Beat the drum

敲鼓

Learning English Conversations

2014-06-30

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Neil and Li want to help protect baby turtles. But do they need a drum?
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  • This is a feature from BBCLearningEnglish.com for more information and our terms of use, go to bbcworldservice.com podcasts the English we Speak hello, Lee.

  • Are you ready?

  • Yes, Neil.

  • We are going to that event for the protection of turtles, aren't we, Neil?

  • Where is it happening again?

  • By the beach.

  • They're going to make some speeches and then release some small turtles into the sea.

  • How sweet.

  • I love baby turtles.

  • Yes, they're lovely, aren't they?

  • Let's go and join all the scientists, animal lovers and campaigners and beat the drum for the cause.

  • Beat the drum.

  • Will there be drums there?

  • No, I don't think so.

  • But if you think we need to drum, I have one here.

  • We can beat the drum like this.

  • Well, you're a great drummer, Lee, but sadly, no need for drums.

  • It might scare the baby turtles.

  • But why are you talking about drums, then?

  • I'll tell you in English.