通勤學英語 15Mins Today

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 1.Sam Walton (Walmart Founder) Quote: "There is only one boss: the customer. And hecan fire everybody in the company from the Chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else." Samuel Moore Walton was born in 1918 inKingfisher, Oklahoma, during the Great Depression. Before creating the world's largest retail chain, he worked multiple jobs, including waiting tables and delivering newspapers. In 1945, he borrowed $20,000 from his father-in-law to buy his first retail store, a Ben Franklin franchise in Newport, Arkansas. Walton revolutionized retail by focusing on small rural towns that other retailers ignored. He would fly his own plane to visit stores and scout locations, accumulating over 230,000 flight hours. His first Walmart opened in 1962 in Rogers, Arkansas, and he introduced innovative practices like computerized inventory systems and profit-sharing with employees. Despite becoming one of the richest people in America, Walton maintained his modest lifestyle, driving the same 1979 Ford F-150 pickup truck and living in the same small house. He even continued visiting stores until shortly before his death in 1992, showing his dedication to hands-on management. Walton received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 for his contributions to American retail and job creation. 山姆·沃爾頓（沃爾瑪創辦人） 名言：「公司裡只有一個老闆：顧客。他可以用腳投票，只要把錢花在別處，就能讓從董事長以下的所有人都丟掉飯碗。」 山姆·摩爾·沃爾頓1918年生於奧克拉荷馬州金費舍，正值經濟大蕭條時期。在創立全球最大零售連鎖企業之前，他打過多份工，包括當服務生和送報員。1945年，他向岳父借了2萬美元，在阿肯色州紐波特買下第一間零售店，是一家班·富蘭克林加盟店。沃爾頓專注經營其他零售商忽視的小型鄉鎮，徹底改變了零售業。他開自己的飛機視察店面和勘查地點，累積超過23萬飛行小時。1962年，他在阿肯色州羅傑斯開設第一家沃爾瑪，並推出創新做法，如電腦化庫存系統和員工分紅制度。儘管成為美國首富之一，沃爾頓保持簡樸作風，開著同一輛1979年的福特F-150皮卡車，住在同一間小房子裡。直到1992年去世前不久，他仍堅持親自到店巡視，展現他對親力親為管理的堅持。沃爾頓因對美國零售業和就業市場的貢獻，於1992年獲頒總統自由勳章。 2. Jeff Bezos (Amazon Founder) Quote: "I knew that if I failed I wouldn't regret that,but I knew the one thing I might regret is not trying." Trivia (90 seconds): Born in 1964 in Albuquerque, NewMexico, Jeff Bezos showed entrepreneurial spirit from an early age. He graduated as valedictorian of his high school and studied computer science at Princeton University. Before founding Amazon, he worked on Wall Street and became the youngest senior vice president at investment firm D.E. Shaw. In 1994, Bezos read that internet usage was growing by 2,300% annually, which inspired him to start an online bookstore. He wrote Amazon's business plan while driving cross-country from New York to Seattle with his wife MacKenzie. Initially operating from his garage, Amazon sold its first book in July 1995. Bezos chose Seattle because of its large tech talent pool and proximity to a major book distributor. He based early decisions on what he called the "regret minimization framework," asking himself what he would regret least when he was 80 years old. Despite early skepticism from investors and media (who called Amazon "Amazon.bomb" during the dot-com bust), Bezos maintained his long-term vision, famously saying Amazon would be "willing to be misunderstood for long periods of time." 傑夫·貝佐斯（亞馬遜創辦人） 名言：「我知道失敗不會讓我後悔，但不去嘗試可能會讓我後悔。」 出處：2001年接受成就學院訪談 傑夫·貝佐斯1964年生於新墨西哥州阿爾伯克基，從小就展現企業家精神。他以高中第一名的成績畢業，進入普林斯頓大學主修電腦科學。創立亞馬遜之前，他在華爾街工作，成為投資公司D.E.Shaw最年輕的資深副總裁。1994年，貝佐斯讀到網路使用率年增2300%的報導，因此萌生創辦線上書店的想法。他在和妻子麥肯齊開車從紐約橫越美國到西雅圖的途中，擬定了亞馬遜的營運計畫。亞馬遜最初在他的車庫營運，1995年7月賣出第一本書。他選擇西雅圖是因為當地有豐富的科技人才和主要書商。他的早期決策都基於「後悔最小化原則」，問自己80歲時最不會後悔的選擇是什麼。儘管早期投資人和媒體持懷疑態度（網路泡沫時期稱亞馬遜為「炸彈」），貝佐斯堅持長遠眼光，他有句名言：「我們願意被誤解很長一段時間。」 3. IngvarKamprad (IKEA Founder) Quote: "Making mistakes is the privilege of the active.It is always the mediocre people who are negative, who spend their time proving that they were not wrong." Trivia (90 seconds): Ingvar Kamprad was born in 1926 inSmåland, Sweden. He began his entrepreneurial journey at age five, buying matches in bulk and reselling them to neighbors. The name IKEA combines his initials (IK) with the first letters of Elmtaryd and Agunnaryd, the farm and village where he grew up. He founded IKEA in 1943 at age 17, initially selling small household items like picture frames and pencils. The company's breakthrough came in 1956 when an employee removed the legs of a table to fit it into a car, inspiring IKEA's flat-pack furniture concept. Despite his wealth, Kamprad was known for his frugal lifestyle – he flew economy class, drove an old Volvo, and encouraged a corporate culture of cost-consciousness. He had dyslexia, which influenced IKEA's produc

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- In this episode of 15Mins Cafe, we examine the cultural significance of driving experiences, comparing our journeys to obtaining driver's licenses in South Africa and Taiwan. We discuss the unique aspects of each country's learner's license system, our personal challenges, and our excitement for upcoming car models in 2024. Patrick and I reflect on manual versus automatic transmission, modern vehicle preferences, and the rise of electric cars. Through relatable anecdotes and driving-related idioms, we explore how navigating the roads mirrors our life journeys, making for a humorous and insightful discussion. 在這一集的15Mins 英語咖啡館中，我們探討駕駛經驗的文化意義，比較在南非和台灣考取駕照的不同歷程。我們討論了兩國考照制度的獨特之處、個人在考照過程中所面臨的挑戰，以及對2024年即將推出的新車款的期待。Patrick和我分享了對手排車和自排車的看法、現代汽車的偏好，以及電動車的崛起。透過生動的軼事分享和與開車相關的俗語，我們探索了如何在人生道路上駕駛前行，帶來一場既幽默又富有洞察力的對談。

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep.K883: Hello Kitty at 50: The Global Icon That Transcends Cultures Highlights 主題摘要：Hello Kitty's success stems from her unique adaptability and the Japanese concept of "kawaii," allowing her to remain relevant across different cultures and generations while maintaining her core appeal.Despite her cat-like appearance, Hello Kitty is officially a British schoolgirl with a detailed backstory, including family members and pets, which helps create deeper emotional connections with fans worldwide.The character's 50-year journey from a simple decoration to an $80 billion global phenomenon demonstrates how a well-crafted brand can transcend cultural boundaries and become a bridge between Eastern and Western cultures. Hello Kitty, the beloved character created by Japanese company Sanrio, celebrates her remarkable 50th birthday this November, marking half a century of unprecedented cultural influence and commercial success. What began as a simple decoration on a coin purse in 1974 has evolved into a global phenomenon worth over $80 billion, captivating audiences across generations and continents. From humble beginnings to worldwide recognition, her journey represents one of the most successful character franchises in history. 深受喜愛的角色 Hello Kitty 由日本三麗鷗公司所創造，今年十一月迎來其意義非凡的五十歲生日，標誌著半世紀以來前所未有的文化影響力與商業成就。從 1974 年最初只是錢包上的簡單裝飾，發展至今已成為價值超過 800 億美元的全球現象，吸引著跨世代、不同大陸的觀眾。從最初簡單的開始到今天的世界知名，她的旅程代表了史上最成功的角色品牌之一。 Despite her feline appearance, Hello Kitty is officially not a cat but rather a British schoolgirl named Kitty White. Standing five apples tall and weighing three apples, she lives in London with her parents and twin sister Mimmy. Her character profile includes charming details like her love for baking cookies, playing piano, and her mother's homemade apple pie. This carefully crafted backstory has helped create a deeper connection with fans worldwide. She even has her own pets: a Persian cat named Charmmy Kitty and a white Djungarian hamster called Sugar, adding layers to her character that appeal to diverse audiences. 儘管外表像貓，Hello Kitty 官方設定其實不是貓，而是一位名叫 Kitty White 的英國女學生。她身高五個蘋果、體重三個蘋果，與父母和雙胞胎妹妹 Mimmy 一起住在倫敦。她的角色設定包含許多迷人的細節，例如喜歡烤餅乾、彈鋼琴，以及最愛媽媽做的蘋果派。這些精心設計的背景故事幫助她與全球粉絲建立更深層的連結。她還養了自己的寵物：一隻波斯貓 Charmmy Kitty 和一隻三線鼠 Sugar，為她的角色增添了更多層次，吸引不同群眾。 The secret to Hello Kitty's enduring success lies in her remarkable adaptability and the concept of "kawaii" - the Japanese word for "cute" that encompasses a broader cultural significance. Under the guidance of three successive female designers, most notably Yuko Yamaguchi since 1980, Hello Kitty has remained both timeless and contemporary. Her mouthless face allows people to project their own emotions onto her, making her relatable across different cultures and contexts. This versatility has led to countless collaborations, from luxury brands to everyday products, and even earned her roles as a UNICEF children's ambassador and Japan's tourism ambassador. The character's ability to evolve while maintaining her core appeal has been crucial to her longevity in the fast-paced world of popular culture. Hello Kitty 經久不衰的成功秘訣在於她非凡的適應力，以及「可愛」（kawaii）這個日文概念——它不僅僅是可愛，更包含更廣泛的文化意涵。在三位女性設計師的相繼帶領下，特別是自 1980 年起的山口裕子（Yuko Yamaguchi），Hello Kitty 既保持經典又與時俱進。她沒有嘴巴的臉孔讓人們可以投射自己的情緒，使她在不同文化和情境中都能引起共鳴。這種多變性使她獲得了無數合作機會，從奢侈品牌到日常用品，甚至擔任聯合國兒童基金會（UNICEF）兒童大使和日本觀光大使。這個角色在保持核心魅力的同時能夠不斷進化，是她在瞬息萬變的流行文化中長盛不衰的關鍵。 As Hello Kitty enters her sixth decade, her influence shows no signs of diminishing. The character has embraced modern platforms, attracting millions of followers on TikTok and appearing in various digital formats. Recent celebrations of her 50th anniversary have included museum exhibitions, theme park spectacles, and special merchandise collections worldwide. Even Britain's King Charles acknowledged her cultural significance during a state banquet with Japan's Emperor Naruhito, demonstrating how this kawaii icon has become a bridge between Eastern and Western cultures. Hello Kitty's journey from a simple character to a global phenomenon reflects not just successful marketing but also the power of creating a symbol that resonates with universal human emotions and experiences. Her story continues to inspire new generations, proving that some cultural icons truly are timeless. 隨著 Hello Kitty 邁入第六個十年，她的影響力絲毫未減。這個角色已經擁抱現代平台，在 TikTok 上吸引了數百萬追隨者，並以各種數位形式出現。近期為慶祝她五十週年所舉辦的活動包括博物館展覽、主題樂園表演，以及全球限定商品系列。就連英國查爾斯國王在與日本德仁

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: Drinking any amount of alcohol causes damage to the brain There is no such thing as a "safe" level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health, according to a new study. 根據一項新研究，沒有所謂的「安全」飲酒量，飲酒量增加與大腦健康狀況較差有關。 In an observational study, which has not yet been peer-reviewed, researchers from the University of Oxford studied the relationship between the self-reported alcohol intake of some 25,000 people in the UK, and their brain scans. 在一項尚未經過同行評審的觀察性研究中，牛津大學的研究人員，研究英國約2萬5000人報告的飲酒量，和與他們的大腦掃描圖像之間的關係。 The researchers noted that drinking had an effect on the brain’s gray matter － regions in the brain that make up "important bits where information is processed," according to lead author Anya Topiwala, a senior clinical researcher at Oxford. 研究人員指出，飲酒對大腦的灰質有影響，灰質是構成「重要資訊處理位元」的大腦部位，牛津大學高級臨床研究員托皮瓦拉說。 The team also investigated whether certain drinking patterns, beverage types and other health conditions made a difference to the impact of alcohol on brain health. 研究團隊還調查了特定的飲酒習慣、酒精飲料類型和其他健康狀況，是否會改變酒精對大腦健康的影響程度。 Next Article Topic: Scientists have taught bees to smell the coronavirus 科學家教導蜜蜂嗅出冠狀病毒 Scientists in the Netherlands have trained bees to identify COVID-19 through their sense of smell, according to a press release from Wageningen University. 瓦赫寧恩大學發布新聞稿聲稱，荷蘭科學家已訓練蜜蜂透過嗅覺，識別2019冠狀病毒病（COVID-19，武漢肺炎）。 The research was conducted on more than 150 bees in Wageningen University’s bio-veterinary research laboratory. 這項研究是在瓦赫寧恩大學生物獸醫研究實驗室對150多隻蜜蜂進行的。 The scientists trained the bees by giving them a treat — a sugar-water solution — every time they were exposed to the scent of a mink infected with COVID-19. Each time the bees were exposed to a non-infected sample, they wouldn’t get a reward. 科學家透過獎勵糖水溶液來訓練蜜蜂，每次蜜蜂在聞到感染COVID-19的貂身上氣味時，都會獲得獎勵。如果蜜蜂聞到的是沒被感染病毒的氣味樣本，則不會獲得獎勵。 Eventually, the bees could identify an infected sample within a few seconds — and would then stick out their tongues like clockwork to collect the sugar water. 最終，這些蜜蜂可以在幾秒鐘內識別出感染的樣本，而且牠們的舌頭會像發條一樣，伸出來吸取糖水。 Bees aren’t the first animals to detect COVID-19 by scent. Researchers have also trained dogs to distinguish between positive and negative COVID-19 samples from human saliva or sweat with fairly high levels of accuracy. 蜜蜂不是第一種透過氣味識別COVID-19的動物。研究人員也曾訓練狗區分來自人類唾液或汗液的陽性和陰性COVID-19樣本 ，準確率相當高。 Topic: Whale of a time: NYC offers walk-up vaccinations for all Appointments are no longer mandatory at any of the coronavirus vaccination sites run by New York City, including its newest and maybe coolest location： beneath the giant blue whale at the Museum of Natural History. 任何紐約市設立的新型冠狀病毒疫苗接種處，不再強制要求預約，包括最新設立、或許也是最酷的地點：位於自然歷史博物館巨大藍鯨下的接種處。 Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that the city will now be accepting walk-ins at all its vaccination sites. "You can just walk up and get vaccinated," he said. 市長白思豪週五宣布，該市所有接種站現在接受隨到隨登記接種，「你可以直接進來接種疫苗」。 The expansion of walk-in service comes as supplies of the vaccine have increased. 擴大實施現場登記接種，是在疫苗供應量已經增加之際推出。 Just weeks ago, most people trying to get an appointment for a vaccination in the nation’s biggest city had to game online appointment systems in which scarce slots would be snapped up in moments. 僅在數週之前，在這個全美最大城市，大多數要預約接種時間的人還得在網路預約系統上賭運氣，稀少的名額一下子就會被搶光。 Next Article Topic: Serbian diner thanks those getting COVID shots with plates of roast meat （感謝客人打新冠疫苗 塞爾維亞餐館請吃烤肉） Get a COVID-19 vaccine and you will be served a plate of spit-roast ox or wild game goulash for free - in the Serbian city of Kragujevac. 塞爾維亞「米盧廷圖書館」餐廳招待接種疫苗的顧客吃牛肉大餐。（路透資料照） 在塞爾維亞克拉古耶瓦茨，只要接種新冠肺炎疫苗，就能免費獲得一盤烤牛肉串或野味燉牛肉。 Restaurateur Stavro Raskovic offered the popular local dishes as his way of promoting vaccination and campaigning for the full reopening of the country’s restaurants, cafes and bars. 餐館老闆斯塔夫羅．拉斯科維奇端出這2道受歡迎的本地菜餚，作為推廣疫苗及推動該國餐廳、咖啡廳、酒吧全面重新營業的方式。 Lockdowns in 2020 and partial restrictions this year have driven Biblioteka kod Milutina (Milutin’s Library) restaurant to the brink of closure, he said. 他說，2020年的封城及今年的局部封鎖措施，讓「米盧廷圖書館」餐廳瀕臨停業。 "Our trade, catering, has been particularly hit... and if this (vaccination) is the way out, then we wanted to contribute." 「我們的生意、外燴服務尤其受到影響…若這（疫苗）是解決方法，我們想要出一份力。」 Local health authorities turned the restaurant into a vaccination point to deliver shots made by Pfizer/BioNtech, and China’s Sinopharm. 當地衛生當局把餐廳變成疫苗接種點，提供輝瑞／BNT疫苗和中國國藥集團疫苗。 "Today we have vaccines from bo

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------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 台北嘿掰講Episode 15 - Luxury toilet paper a hit in Taiwan 每週更新的播客，來聽聽Gavin跟John這禮拜討論台灣高級衛生紙 #Taipeibanter＃台北嘿掰講 In Taiwan, which variety of toilet paper currently sells the best? The answer may not be the one you were expecting. Household sanitary paper manufacturers have this year discovered that 3-ply toilet tissue has emerged as a force to be reckoned with within the market, with sales volumes jumping 20 percent. Toilet tissue impregnated with balsam and forest-friendly, recycled alternatives have all exhibited strong sales performance. The industry is speculating that Taiwan is gradually moving toward becoming an M-shaped society, as consumer purchasing power becomes more polarized. 在台灣，現在哪一種衛生紙最好賣？答案可能跌破不少人眼鏡。家用紙業者發現，今年以來價格較高的三層衛生紙異軍突起，銷售量大增二成；添加乳霜的衛生紙、不砍樹的再生紙衛生紙，也都有不錯的銷售成績。業者推測，應與台灣走向Ｍ型社會，消費力逐漸兩極化有關。 Household sanitary paper manufacturers have discovered that 3-ply loo paper is selling like hot cakes. For example, for US wholesaler Costco, in addition to its own-brand Kirkland toilet paper, other 3-ply offerings from Kleenex and established brand May Flower, have all been selling well. According to papermaking conglomerate YFY, although 2-ply toilet paper still constitutes the bulk of the market, sales volumes of 3-ply have been gradually increasing, with some lines becoming best-sellers. Papermakers are now rushing to ramp up production and supply of 3-ply. 家紙業者發現，「三層衛生紙超好賣」，以美式賣場好市多為例，除了自有品牌Kirkland外，目前銷售的舒潔以及先前銷售的五月花都相當受歡迎，這些都是「三層衛生紙」。永豐餘控股指出，雖然目前二層衛生紙仍是市場主流，但三層衛生紙的銷售額逐年成長，部分通路甚至是「三層衛生紙最好賣」，因此紙廠會儘可能將產能供應三層衛生紙。 According to YFY, in 2016 sales revenue for 3-ply toilet paper totalled NT$870 million but broke the NT$1billion mark last year: a year-on-year increase of nearly 19 percent and 16 percent market share. 永豐餘指出，二○一六年台灣市場三層衛生紙銷售金額僅八．七億元，二○一七年已突破十億元，年增近百分之十九，且在衛生紙產品的占比提升至百分之十六。 This year, YFY launched a premium 3-ply version of its flagship May Flower toilet paper to appeal to consumers who demand a superior quality feel and softness. Cheng Loong Corp, which markets a top-of-the-range 3-ply extra-thick, 50-percent-more-absorbent toilet paper under the Andante brand, has seen a 20 percent increase in sales of the product since the beginning of this year. 永豐餘今年就主打旗下「五月花」三層衛生紙，訴求高質感、柔軟的特性。正隆的「春風」三層衛生紙，則主打「三層厚手、吸水力提升百分之五十」，今年以來銷售量大增二成。 As for the cause of mushrooming sales of 3-ply toilet paper, the industry believes Taiwan’s consumer market is becoming “M-shaped.” Although many Taiwanese consumers still count every penny, consumers on the right lobe of the “M” curve attach a greater degree of importance to quality, the environment and functionality, and are willing to fork out more cash to buy products perceived to be of a higher quality. 對於三層衛生紙銷售成長的主因，業者認為，台灣的消費市場出現Ｍ型化趨勢，雖然有不少消費者仍對價格錙銖必較，但在Ｍ型右方的消費者更重視品質、環保、功能等，願意花較多的錢買品質更好的產品。 Taipei Banter, where John and Gavin talk about the interesting things around the world. Article referred in the podcast:http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2018/09/04/2003699732

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------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀VIP Ep.K879: Microsoft Transforms Copilot into a Digital Companion Highlights 主題摘要：Microsoft has updated Copilot to be more than a productivity tool, transforming it into an AI companion with a warmer personality that offers encouragement and advice alongside information.The new Copilot features advanced capabilities like voice interactions, image interpretation, and integration with Microsoft Edge, all designed with user privacy in mind.While Copilot represents a shift towards more personalized and emotionally intelligent AI assistants, balancing AI assistance with genuine human connections remains a crucial consideration. Microsoft has unveiled a major update to its AI chatbot, Copilot, aiming to create a more personalized and user-friendly experience. This redesign marks a significant step towards developing an "AI companion" that goes beyond being just a productivity tool. The update comes at a time when many people still struggle to trust AI tools and haven't fully integrated them into their daily lives. 微軟最近公布了其 AI 聊天機器人 Copilot 的重大更新，旨在創造更個人化、更友善的使用體驗。這次的重新設計標誌著朝向開發「人工智慧伴侶」的重要一步，超越了單純的生產力工具。這項更新恰逢許多人仍在努力信任 AI 工具，尚未將其完全融入日常生活之際。 The new Copilot comes with enhanced capabilities, including real-time voice interactions and the ability to interpret images and text on users' screens. Microsoft claims it's one of the fastest AI models available. However, the most notable innovation is the chatbot's new personality. Copilot now interacts with users in a warmer tone, offering not only information but also encouragement, feedback, and advice for everyday challenges. This approach helps Copilot stand out in the growing field of general-purpose AI chatbots. 新版 Copilot 具備更強的功能，包括即時語音互動以及解讀使用者螢幕上圖像和文字的能力。微軟聲稱這是市面上最快速的人工智慧模型之一。然而，最引人注目的創新是聊天機器人的全新個性。Copilot 現在以更溫暖的語調與使用者互動，不僅提供資訊，還能在日常生活的挑戰中給予鼓勵、回饋和建議。這種方法幫助 Copilot 在日益增長的通用 AI 聊天機器人領域中脫穎而出。 These changes reflect Microsoft's vision for the future of AI in people's daily lives. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft AI CEO, believes that AI will become more than just a tool; it will be a digital friend that users turn to for various tasks and support. The company has invested in developing Copilot's personality, employing a team of creative directors, language specialists, and psychologists to refine the AI's conversational abilities. This effort aims to create a balance between making Copilot feel familiar and friendly while still maintaining appropriate boundaries. 這些變化反映了微軟對 AI 在人們日常生活中的未來願景。微軟人工智慧執行長 Mustafa Suleyman 認為， AI 將不僅僅是一個工具，它將成為一個數位朋友，使用者可以向它尋求各種任務和支持。公司投入資源開發 Copilot 的個性，聘請了一個由創意總監、語言專家和心理學家組成的團隊來精進 AI 的對話能力。這項努力希望在讓 Copilot 感覺親切友好的同時，仍保持適當的界限之間取得平衡。 The updated Copilot introduces several new features. Users can now have voice conversations with the AI, choosing from four different voice options designed to sound natural without imitating specific individuals. A "daily" feature provides weather and news updates, sourced from partnerships with reputable news outlets. Integration with Microsoft Edge allows for quick access to Copilot's assistance directly from the browser's address bar. For more adventurous users, "Copilot Labs" offers experimental features like "Think Deeper" for complex reasoning and "Copilot Vision" for visual analysis. Microsoft emphasizes that these new capabilities, especially those involving screen viewing, are designed with user privacy in mind. All Copilot Vision sessions are opt-in, and the content it sees is not stored or used for training. 更新後的 Copilot 引入了幾項新功能。使用者現在可以與 AI 進行語音對話，從四種不同的語音選項中選擇，這些語音選項設計得自然，而不模仿特定個人。「每日」功能提供天氣和新聞更新，這些資訊來自與知名新聞媒體的合作。與微軟 Edge 瀏覽器的整合允許直接從瀏覽器的網址列快速存取 Copilot 的協助。對於更愛冒險的使用者，「Copilot Labs」提供實驗性功能，如用於複雜推理的「Think Deeper」和用於視覺分析的「Copilot Vision」。微軟強調，這些新功能，特別是那些涉及螢幕查看的功能，設計時考慮到了使用者隱私。所有 Copilot Vision 行程都是自訂加入，並且看到的內容不會被儲存或用於訓練。 As AI technology continues to evolve, Microsoft's approach with Copilot showcases a shift towards creating more personalized and emotionally intelligent AI assistants. The company's focus on developing an AI companion that can provide both practical help and emotional support signals a new direction in how we might interact with AI in the future. 隨著 AI 技術持續發展，微軟對 Copilot 的做法展示了朝向創造更個人化、情感智能 AI 助理的轉變。公司專注於開發能夠提供實際幫助和情感支援的人工智慧伴侶，這也預示著我們未來與 AI 互動方式的新方向。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Companion (Com-pan-ion): Microsoft Transforms Copilot into a Digital CompanionInterpret (In-ter-pret): The new Copilot

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: Newspapers in New York, Like Their Readers, Are Vanishing Kenny Hospot is in some ways a typical reader of The Daily News. He’s a construction worker from Queens who’s lived in the city most of his life. He always liked reading the comics and the horoscope in The News. 就某些方面而言，肯尼．霍斯帕堪稱每日新聞報的典型讀者。他是紐約市皇后區的一個建築工人，這一生大多數時間都住在這個城市。他一向愛看該報的漫畫和星座運勢。 How long since he last bought a copy of the paper? Hospot laughed. “I would say like 15 years.” 他上一次買這份報紙是多久之前？霍斯帕笑了，「我看大概有15年了吧。」 Kamel Brown is another archetypal customer for New York’s Hometown Newspaper, as The Daily News styles itself. He’s a maintenance worker for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. He’s 55 years old. He grew up buying the paper for his grandmother in Brooklyn. “When she was finished reading it, I’d pick it up, flip back and start with the sports,” Brown said. 對於自我定位為紐約家鄉報紙的每日新聞報，凱默．布朗是另一種典型讀者。他是都市交通局的維修工人，55歲。他在布魯克林區的成長過程中，常幫祖母買這份報紙。布朗說：「她看完後，我會拿過來，翻回去，從運動版開始看。」 He doesn’t remember the last time he bought it. When he paged through a copy at a friend’s home this past week, he was unimpressed. 他不記得上次買這份報紙是何時。過去這一周的某日他在友人家翻閱一分報紙時，很無感。 Tristan Dominguez, on the other hand, is still a big Daily News fan. “It’s the only place you see anything local,” Dominguez said at a bodega in Washington Heights, where a stack of papers sat behind the counter. 另一方面，崔斯坦．多明奎茲仍是新聞報的大粉絲。「這是你唯一能看到在地新聞的地方。」多明奎茲在華盛頓高地的一家雜貨店內說，櫃檯後方有一大疊報紙。 He reads the paper mostly online and through Twitter. 他大多數是上網或透過推特看這份報紙。 All of this helps explain why there was an air of inevitability about the news Monday that the organization was laying off half its editorial staff. 這些例子亦可說明，當這家報社決定資遣編輯部一半員工的消息周一（7月23日）傳出時，為何外界會覺得此事似難避免。 Once upon a time, The Daily News sold more than 2 million papers a day. Now its circulation is only about a tenth of that, and the paper’s non-hometown owner, the Chicago-based media company Tronc, which bought the paper in 2017, does not have the patience for non-profitability that the prior owner, Mort Zuckerman, did. 每日新聞報曾經一天賣出200萬分以上，現在發行量大約只剩十分之一。這家報社的非在地老闆、芝加哥的媒體公司Tronc，2017年買下每日新聞報，對於它未能獲利，並沒有前任老闆莫特．札克曼那般的耐性。 At a cultural moment when the very idea of New York City as a hometown is quickly dissolving, and when most people get their news from some sort of glowing screen, the thirst for local ink is not what it used to be. 在當下這個文化時刻，將紐約市當作家鄉的想法正在快速瓦解，而且大多數人是從某種閃爍的螢幕獲得新聞，對於在地新聞文字報導的渴求已不如以往。 And those who do crave hard-hitting coverage that holds officials accountable for the state of the city were not pleased to hear about the layoffs. 對於那些渴望看到逼官員為城市現況負起責任的強烈抨擊報導的人，聽到前述資遣消息並非樂事。 “You need those old-school people because they know what they’re doing,” Rosanne Nunziata, a manager at the New Apollo Diner in downtown Brooklyn, said of The Daily News’ staff of veteran shoe-leather reporters, many of whom are now pounding the pavement in search of employment. “They know how to sneak in and get their stories, and know how to get witnesses to talk and do their thing.” 布魯克林鬧區「新阿波羅餐館」經理羅珊娜．努齊亞塔說：「你需要這些老派人士，因為他們知道自己在做什麼。」她指的是新聞報本分且資深的記者，這些人中有不少正在路上奔走著找工作。「他們知道如何潛入並取得新聞，也知道如何讓目擊者開口，做好他們的工作。」 The New York Post, The Daily News’ longtime rival for tabloid dominance, has seen its circulation plummet, too. Rupert Murdoch, whose News Corp. owns The Post, has long tolerated the paper’s unprofitability, but there may come a time when his successors have far less stomach for red ink. 每日新聞報的長期對手，爭奪八卦小報霸主地位的紐約郵報，發行量也持續大跌。擁有紐約郵報的新聞集團老闆魯柏．梅鐸，長期容忍這家報紙未能獲利。但是也許有一天，他的接班人對赤字的容忍度會小得多。 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/330084/web/ Next Article Topic: Dumplings tempt New Yorkers with pizza, peanut butter flavors - and no human contact New Yorkers can now get their dumpling fix from an automat with no human contact, and the adventurous can order flavors ranging from pepperoni pizza to peanut butter and jelly. 紐約客現在可由一套不需要與人接觸的自動販賣機為他們料理餃子，喜歡嘗試新鮮的人可從義式臘腸披薩到花生醬、果醬等口味中選購。 While the Brooklyn Dumpling Shop in the city’s East Village offers traditional pork and chicken bite-sized treats, chicken parm or Philly cheesesteak are also on the menu. 位於這座城市東村的布魯克林餃子店，提供一口大小的傳統豬肉、雞肉餡點心，菜單上也有焗烤雞肉，或是費城牛肉起司三明治。 Spurred by the pandemic and technology advances, the Brooklyn Dumpling Shop is delivering food via automat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 在這場疫情以及科技進步的帶動下，布魯克林餃子店正透過自動販賣機，全年無休24小時出餐。 "Embrace technology, because technology is something that has to be embraced by hospi

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------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 想要這集的VIP學習筆記 (內含主題討論逐字稿、常用慣用語片語及同義字、聽力小測驗)？ 更多的加值內容成為VIP會員：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday This week Lydia is going to fill us in on the latest trends in UI and UX in 2025. A lot is happening in the tech space lately, especially with AI. However, outside AI, the user-centric design space is also moving forward at a rapid pace. This year we've seen the latest in AR/VR as well as accessibility features. Out of the five trends that Lydia is going to share with us in this episode, what other trends are you seeing? Send in your observations and we will give you a shout out in the next episode! Hope you will enjoy this episode with us as much as we enjoyed producing it! 更多15Mins Cafe節目: www.15mins.today/15mins-cafe 歡迎主題投稿/意見回覆 : [email protected] 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep.K875: South Korea Takes Bold Step to Revive Economy with Interest Rate Cut Highlights 主題摘要：The Bank of Korea has cut its key interest rate to 3.25%, marking the first reduction in over four years, in an effort to stimulate South Korea's sluggish economy.The decision was influenced by slow domestic demand recovery, stabilizing inflation, and a cooling housing market, but the BOK remains cautious about further rate cuts.While aiming to boost economic growth, the BOK is balancing stimulation with financial stability concerns, particularly regarding household debt, and will continue monitoring market conditions closely. South Korea's central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), has made a significant move to stimulate the country's sluggish economy. The BOK cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down to 3.25%. This marks the first rate reduction in over four years, signaling a shift in the bank's monetary policy. The decision comes after a long period of rate increases, which began in August 2021 and saw the rate climb to a 15-year high of 3.5% in January 2023. 南韓中央銀行──韓國銀行（Bank of Korea，BOK）採取重大行動以刺激該國疲軟的經濟。韓國銀行將其關鍵利率下調 0.25 個百分點，降至 3.25％。這是四年多以來的首次降息，顯示著該行貨幣政策的轉變。此決定是在長期升息後做出的，升息始於 2021 年 8 月，並在 2023 年 1 月將利率推升至 15 年來的最高水平 3.5％。 The decision to lower interest rates comes as South Korea faces mounting economic challenges. The BOK cited a slow recovery in domestic demand and a sluggish pace of economic growth as primary reasons for the rate cut. Additionally, the bank noted that inflation has shown signs of stabilizing, with the consumer price inflation easing to 1.6% in September, below the policy target of 2%. This economic environment provided room for the central bank to take action without risking excessive inflation. The cooling housing market in the greater Seoul area also contributed to the decision, as it has led to a slower increase in household debt. 降息決定是在南韓面臨日益嚴峻的經濟挑戰之際做出的。韓國銀行援引國內需求復甦緩慢和經濟增長步伐遲緩作為降息的主要原因。此外，該行指出通貨膨脹已呈現穩定跡象，9 月份消費者物價通膨率降至 1.6％，低於 2％ 的政策目標。這種經濟環境為中央銀行採取行動提供了空間，而不會冒過度通膨的風險。首爾大都會區房地產市場降溫也促成了這一決定，因為它導致家庭債務增長放緩。 Despite the rate cut, the BOK remains cautious about further reductions. Governor Rhee Chang-yong described the move as a "hawkish cut," indicating that the bank still favors relatively tight monetary conditions. The central bank is keeping a close eye on various factors, including the recovery of domestic demand, economic conditions in major countries, and trends in information-technology exports. The ongoing crisis in the Middle East also poses potential risks to fuel prices, exchange rates, and public utility costs, which could impact the country's economic outlook. These uncertainties underscore the need for careful monitoring and potential adjustments to monetary policy in the future. 儘管降息，但韓國銀行對進一步降息仍持謹慎態度。行長李昌鏞（Rhee Chang-yong）將此舉描述為「鷹派式降息」，表明該行仍傾向於相對緊縮的貨幣條件。中央銀行正密切關注各種因素，包括國內需求的復甦、主要國家的經濟狀況以及資訊科技出口的趨勢。中東地區持續的危機也對燃料價格、匯率和公用事業價格構成潛在風險，可能影響該國的經濟前景。這些不確定因素凸顯了未來需要謹慎監測並可能調整貨幣政策的必要性。 The rate cut is expected to have far-reaching effects on South Korea's economy. It aims to encourage borrowing and spending, potentially boosting economic growth. However, the BOK remains vigilant about the potential risks associated with household debt, which has been a concern in recent years. The bank projects South Korea's economy to grow at 2.4% this year, down from 2.6% in 2023. As the country navigates these economic challenges, the central bank's decision reflects a delicate balance between stimulating growth and maintaining financial stability. The move has been welcomed by government officials, including Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, who sees it as a positive step towards revitalizing the economy. However, the BOK has indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation closely and make decisions based on the stability of financial markets, suggesting a cautious approach to future rate adjustments. 預計降息將對南韓經濟產生深遠影響。它旨在鼓勵借貸和支出，可能會促進經濟增長。然而，韓國銀行對家庭債務相關的潛在風險保持警惕，這在近年來一直是一個令人擔憂的問題。該行預測南韓經濟今年將增長 2.4％，低於 2023 年的 2.6％。隨著該國應對這些經濟挑戰，中央銀行的決定反映了在刺激增長與維持金融穩定之間的微妙平衡。政府官員對此舉表示歡迎，包括財政部長崔尚穆（Choi Sang-mok），他認為這是振興經濟的積極一步。然而，韓國銀行表示將繼續密切監測局勢，並根據金融市場的穩定性做出決策，這暗示著未來利率調整將採取謹慎行動。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Sluggish (Slug-gish): The decision to lower interest rates comes as South Korea faces mounting economic challenges. The BOK cited a slow recovery in domestic demand and a sluggish pace

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------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 歡迎收聽這週《Teacher's Lounge 幕後教師室》！本週 John 老師和阿鍵老師要跟大家分享一下，在我們發送VIP會員週年慶的線上聚會活動時所收到的留言與回覆。我們VIP家族們真的很可愛，也很有愛，讓我們老師們真的都很感動與被激勵到。 這次幕後教師室裡又透露了一些John老師南非生活的點滴，上次分享了一些後有家族們來敲碗。如果你也喜歡聽聽一些國外生活的趣事，歡迎繼續敲碗嚕～ 聽完本集歡迎到FB/IG私訊或留言分享心得。別忘了，想要獲得更多精彩內容，歡迎訂閱我們的 VIP 會員，還能享有主題許願的特權喔！​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 1. Binge shopping - 瘋狂購物 2. Availability / Unavailability - 可取得性/非可取得性 3. Shipping - 運送 4. being big on sth - 非常喜好 sth 5. Pay upfront - 先付錢 6. Pay on delivery - 貨到付款 7. Buyer rating - 買家評定 8. International couriers - 國際貨運公司 9. Convenience stores - 便利商店 10. Capsules - 膠囊 (Nespresso 膠囊咖啡) 11. Credit card - 信用卡 12. Seller's rating - 賣家評定 13. Legitimate seller/company - 合法/合規則的賣家 14. Browse (v.) - 遊覽

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- This week Klim will update us on the latest announcement of the Michelin Guide in Taiwan. This year the most number of stars were awards in the whole guide for Taiwan, and that means it's going to be more and more difficult to book restaurants and eateries. That's not all, average joes like me always gets confused about with Bidebndum or Bib Gourmand is. Klim will also shed some light on this for us. Which Bib Gourmand or Michelin starred restaurant do you often eat at? Share your experience with us and we will give you a shout out in the next episode! Hope you will enjoy this episode with us as much as we enjoyed producing it! 更多15Mins Cafe節目: www.15mins.today/15mins-cafe 歡迎主題投稿/意見回覆 : [email protected] 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀VIP Ep.K871: Rafael Nadal's Retirement: The End of a Tennis Era Highlights 主題摘要：Rafael Nadal, one of tennis's greatest players, has announced his retirement due to persistent injuries, marking the end of an era after nearly two decades of dominance.Nadal's extraordinary career includes 22 Grand Slam titles and 14 French Open victories, showcasing his unparalleled skill, work ethic, and sportsmanship both on and off the court.Nadal's retirement, following Federer's, leaves Djokovic as the last of the "Big Three", signaling the conclusion of men's tennis's golden era and prompting tributes from players and fans worldwide. Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, has announced his retirement from professional tennis. This news marks the end of an era in the sport, as Nadal has been a dominant force for nearly two decades. The Spanish champion's decision comes after a series of injuries that have limited his ability to compete at the highest level. 納達爾（Rafael Nadal），這位史上最偉大的網球選手之一，已宣布從職業網壇退役。這個消息標誌著這項運動一個時代的終結，因為納達爾近二十年來一直是網壇的主宰力量。這位西班牙冠軍的決定，是在一連串傷病限制了他在最高水平競技的能力之後做出的。 Nadal's career has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 22 Grand Slam titles, including an incredible 14 French Open victories, he has left an indelible mark on tennis history. His uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, revealed that Rafa had hoped to play for one more season, particularly on his favorite clay courts. However, persistent injuries have forced the Spanish champion to end his career earlier than he might have wished. Toni Nadal told Marca, "Rafa would have liked another good season on clay and that means winning or at least performing at a good level." 納達爾的職業生涯可謂非凡卓越。他贏得了 22 座大滿貫冠軍，其中包括驚人的 14 次法國公開賽勝利，在網球史上留下了不可磨滅的印記。他的叔叔兼前教練托尼・納達爾透露，拉斐爾本希望再打一個賽季，特別是在他最愛的紅土球場上。然而，持續的傷病迫使這位西班牙冠軍比他可能希望的更早結束職業生涯。托尼・納達爾告訴《馬卡報》，「拉斐爾本想在紅土上再有一個好賽季，這意味著贏得比賽或至少表現得很好。」 Throughout his career, Nadal has been known for his incredible work ethic, fighting spirit, and sportsmanship. He has been a role model both on and off the court, earning respect from fans, fellow players, and coaches alike. His rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have produced some of the most memorable matches in tennis history, pushing the sport to new heights of popularity and excellence. Nadal's unique playing style, characterized by his powerful topspin forehand and exceptional court coverage, has made him virtually unbeatable on clay and formidable on all surfaces. 納達爾的整個職業生涯以其驚人的職業道德、鬥志和體育精神而聞名。他在場內場外都是人們的榜樣，贏得了球迷、同行和教練的尊重。他與費德勒（Roger Federer）和喬科維奇（Novak Djokovic）的競爭產生了一些網球史上最難忘的比賽，將這項運動推向熱門程度和卓越性的新高峰。納達爾獨特的打法，以其強大的上旋正手和出色的場上覆蓋率為特點，使他在紅土上幾乎無人能敵，在所有場地上都令人生畏。 Nadal's retirement draws a line under what many consider to be the golden era of men's tennis. His departure, following Federer's retirement two years ago, leaves Djokovic as the last remaining member of the "Big Three". While new stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are emerging, Nadal's absence will be deeply felt in the tennis world. As Nadal prepares for his final appearance at the Davis Cup Finals in November, fans around the globe are preparing to bid farewell to one of the sport's true legends. His retirement has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fellow players and fans alike. Roger Federer wrote on Instagram, "What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come." These sentiments echo the feelings of tennis fans worldwide as they prepare to say goodbye to a player who has given his all to the sport until he simply couldn't anymore. 納達爾的退役為許多人認為是男子網球的黃金時代畫上了句號。繼費德勒兩年前退役之後，他的離去使得喬科維奇成為「三巨頭」中最後一位在役的成員。雖然像卡洛斯・艾卡拉茲（Carlos Alcaraz）和揚尼克・辛納（Jannik Sinner）這樣的新星正在崛起，但納達爾的缺席將令網球界感受強烈。目前納達爾準備在十一月的台維斯盃決賽中最後一次亮相時，全球球迷正準備向這位體壇真正的傳奇告別。他的退役引發了同行和球迷的大量致敬。費德勒在 Instagram 上寫道：「多麼輝煌的職業生涯啊，拉斐爾！我一直希望這一天永遠不會到來。」這些感言呼應了全世界網球迷的心聲，他們正準備向一位全身心投入這項運動直到再也無法繼續的選手道別。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Retirement (Re-tire-ment): Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, has announced his retirement from professional tennis.Persistent (Per-sist-ent): However, persistent injuries have forced the Spanish champion to end his career earlier than he might have wished.Unbeatable (Un-beat-a-ble): Nadal's unique playing style, characterized by his powerful topspin forehand and exceptional court coverage, has made him virtually unbeatable on clay and formidable on all surfaces.Formidable (For-mi-da-ble): N

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: Water-Stressed India Seeks a Tap for Every Home The pipes are laid, the taps installed and the village tank is under construction — all promising signs that, come spring, Girja Ahriwar will get water at her doorstep and finally shed a lifelong burden. 管子鋪好，水龍頭裝好，村子的水槽正在建造。這些充滿希望的跡象顯示，春季來臨時，吉爾嘉．艾里瓦可以在家門口取到水，而且終於解除長期以來的負擔。 “I go out and put the jerrycans in the queue at around 5 a.m. and wait there with the children,” Ahriwar, a mother of three who lives in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, said about her routine of fetching from the village hand pump. “Sometimes it could take five or six hours. I have to stay there because if I leave, someone else moves ahead.” 「我大約在清晨5時出門，把大水桶排進隊伍，然後和孩子們一起等待」，住在印度中部中央邦、三個孩子的媽艾里瓦說，她的例行公事就是從村子的手動泵浦取水，「有時候得花五或六個小時，我必須一直留在這裡，因為如果我離開了，其他人就會搶先往前」。 India, one of the world’s most water-stressed countries, is halfway through an ambitious drive to provide clean tap water by 2024 to all of the roughly 192 million households across its 600,000 villages. About 18,000 government engineers are overseeing the $50 billion undertaking, which includes hundreds of thousands of contractors and laborers who are laying more than 2.5 million miles of pipe. 印度是全世界用水最吃緊的國家之一，在2024年之前提供60萬個村落共約1億9200萬戶乾淨自來水，這項宏大的計畫已進行到一半。約1萬8000名政府工程師監督規模500億美元的工程，包括數十萬名包商和工人，鋪設超過250萬哩的水管。 The project has a powerful champion in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has slashed through India’s notorious red tape and pushed aside thorny political divisions to see it through. His success thus far helps explain his dominance over the country’s political landscape. 這項計畫有個有力的擁護者：總理莫迪，他打破印度惡名昭彰的官僚作風，把棘手的政治分歧暫放一邊，推動計畫。目前為止他的成功也顯示他在這個國家政治版圖的主導力。 Modi has remained popular despite a weak economy and a bungled initial response to the coronavirus that left hundreds of thousands dead. He has increasingly relied on communal politics, continuing to consolidate a Hindu nationalist base he has worked for decades to rally. 即使經濟疲弱，且一開始對新冠病毒的笨拙反應造成數十萬人死亡，莫迪仍舊廣得人心。他日漸依賴宗教團體式政治，持續鞏固印度教國族主義基本盤，他投注數十年整合這些勢力。 But the mission to deliver water to every household combines two of Modi’s political strengths: his grasp of the day-to-day problems of hundreds of millions of India’s poor and his penchant for ambitious solutions. Modi, who grew up in a poor village, has spoken emotionally about his own mother’s hardship in fetching water. 不過，將水送到所有家戶的任務，結合莫迪的兩個政治力量：他對印度數億貧窮人口日常問題的理解，以及喜好採取極具雄心的解決方案。在貧窮村莊長大的莫迪，曾充滿感情的談到母親以前取水的困難。 About one-sixth of India’s households had a clean water tap when the program, called Jal Jeevan Mission, began in 2019. Now, almost half have one. 當這個「水生活任務」2019年開始時，印度家戶有潔淨自來水者約六分之一。現在，幾乎一半。 “You rarely have this drive from the government, the head of state, and it is well funded. Behind the concept, there is budget,” said Nicolas Osbert, who leads the UNICEF water and sanitation unit in India. “All social sectors were impacted by COVID. Not this one. This one was preserved.” 「你很少能從政府或國家領袖獲得這種推動力，而且資金充裕。在這個概念後面，重點是預算」，聯合國兒童基金會印度分部水資源和衛生主管歐斯柏特說，「所有社福單位都遭遇新冠病毒衝擊，但這個沒有，這個計畫保留下來」。 The country’s water problem speaks to the mismatch between its global economic ambitions and the dire conditions of much of its 1.4 billion population, two-thirds of whom still live in rural areas. 這個國家的用水問題顯示，其全球經濟野心和14億人口中許多人的悲慘情況，頗不相配。印度人口三分之二住在鄉村地區。Source article: https://udn.com/news/story/6904/6034821 Next Article Topic: Typhoonless year brings water shortage in fall/winter Most years, Taiwan is hit by typhoons during the summer and fall, but we have yet to see a typhoon this year. This unusual situation has put pressure on water supply levels in reservoirs around Taiwan. 台灣每年夏、秋兩季颱風頻繁，但詭異的是，今年截至目前為止，竟無任何一個颱風登陸台灣，造成水庫缺水問題。 Due to global warming, the typhoons generated in the Pacific Ocean this year have all moved northward, bypassing Taiwan. Although successive fronts and afternoon showers have brought rainfall, it was only fragmented, covering limited areas and did little to replenish reservoirs. As a result, the reservoir storage this year is lower than in previous years. 這是因為全球暖化之影響，今年大平洋生成的颱風往北移，導致沒有任何一個颱風進來台灣，雖然陸續有鋒面及午後陣雨帶來雨量，但下雨範圍多為局部地區，導致水庫蓄水量較往年低。 According to the Water Resource Agency, as of 2pm yesterday, the Shihmen Reservoir’s water storage was 44 percent of capacity, the Feicuei Reservoir’s was 62.3 percent and the Zengwen Reservoir’s was 31.3 percent. Two of the three major water reservoirs have less than 50 percent of their w

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 1.Ella Fitzgerald (Jazz) Quote: "It isn't where you came from, it's where you're going that counts." Ella Fitzgerald, known as the "First Lady of Song" and "Queen of Jazz," was born in 1917 in Newport News, Virginia. Her career spanned nearly six decades, during which she won 13 Grammy Awards and sold over 40 million albums. Fitzgerald was known for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, and "scat" singing ability. She rose to fame despite a challenging childhood, including a period of homelessness. In 1934, she won an amateur contest at the Apollo Theater, which launched her singing career. Fitzgerald broke racial barriers, becoming the first African American woman to win a Grammy in 1958. She collaborated with many jazz greats, including Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Despite her fame, Fitzgerald remained humble, often suffering from stage fright before performances. Her ability to sing in multiple languages made her an international star, and she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992. Ella Fitzgerald's resilience, talent, and dedication to her craft continue to inspire musicians and music lovers worldwide. 艾拉·費茲傑拉（爵士樂） 名言：「重要的不是你從哪裡來，而是你要去哪裡。」 艾拉·費茲傑拉，被尊稱為「歌壇第一夫人」和「爵士樂女王」，1917年出生於美國維吉尼亞州紐波特紐斯。她的演藝生涯橫跨近六十年，贏得13座葛萊美獎，專輯銷量超過四千萬張。費茲傑拉以音色純淨、咬字清晰，以及「口技爵士」聞名。儘管童年坎坷，甚至曾無家可歸，她仍然成功嶄露頭角。1934年，她在阿波羅劇院的業餘比賽中獲勝，由此開啟了她的歌唱事業。費茲傑拉打破種族藩籬，1958年成為首位獲得葛萊美獎的非裔美國女性。她與路易斯·阿姆斯壯、杜克·艾靈頓等爵士樂大師合作無間。儘管聲名顯赫，費茲傑拉始終保持謙遜，演出前常感到怯場。她能以多種語言演唱，成為國際巨星，並於1992年獲頒美國總統自由勳章。艾拉·費茲傑拉的堅韌、才華和對音樂的執著，至今仍啟發著世界各地的音樂人和樂迷。 2.Ray Charles (R&B) Quote: "I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart. Like my blood. It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was a necessity for me – like food or water." Ray Charles, often called "The Genius," was born in 1930 in Albany, Georgia. He lost his sight completely by the age of seven due to glaucoma, but this didn't stop him from becoming one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Charles pioneered the genre of soul music in the 1950s by combining rhythm and blues, gospel, and jazz. He learned to read, write, and arrange music in Braille, which allowed him to compose his own songs. Charles was one of the first African American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company. He won 17 Grammy Awards and was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987. Despite his success, Charles struggled with heroin addiction for nearly 20 years before successfully overcoming it in 1965. He was known for his distinctive raspy voice and his ability to convey deep emotion through his music. Ray Charles' influence extended beyond music; he was a prominent supporter of the Civil Rights Movement and refused to play to segregated audiences. His life story was portrayed in the 2004 biographical film "Ray," which won several Academy Awards. 雷·查爾斯（節奏藍調） 名言：「我生來就有音樂在體內。音樂是我身體的一部分，就像我的肋骨、腎臟、肝臟、心臟一樣。就像我的血液。當我來到這個世界時，它就已經是我體內的一股力量了。對我來說，它像食物或水一樣必不可少。」 雷·查爾斯，常被稱為「天才」，1930年出生於美國喬治亞州奧爾巴尼。他七歲時因青光眼完全失明，但這並沒有阻止他成為20世紀最具影響力的音樂家之一。查爾斯在1950年代開創了靈魂樂流派，將節奏藍調、福音音樂和爵士樂融合在一起。他學會了用盲文閱讀、書寫和編排音樂，使他能夠創作自己的歌曲。查爾斯是首批獲得主流唱片公司給予藝術控制權的非裔美國音樂家之一。他贏得了17座葛萊美獎，並在1987年獲頒葛萊美終身成就獎。儘管事業有成，查爾斯曾與海洛因成癮抗爭近20年，最終在1965年成功戒毒。他以獨特的沙啞嗓音和傳達深沉情感的能力聞名。雷·查爾斯的影響力不僅限於音樂領域；他也是民權運動的重要支持者，拒絕在種族隔離的場合表演。他的人生故事被改編成2004年的傳記電影《雷》，該片獲得多項奧斯卡獎。 3.B.B. King (Blues) Quote: "The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you." B.B. King, born Riley B. King in 1925 on a cotton plantation in Mississippi, became known as the "King of the Blues." He got his nickname "B.B." from "Beale Street Blues Boy," a moniker he earned as a young musician in Memphis. King's guitar, which he famously named "Lucille," has an interesting story behind it. In 1949, King ran into a burning building to save his guitar from a fire caused by two men fighting over a woman named Lucille. From then on, he named all his guitars Lucille as a reminder never to fight over women or run into burning buildings. King developed a unique guitar style, characterized by his bent notes and vibrato, which influenced countless blues and rock guitarists. Despite only having a fifth-grade education, King was awarded honorary doctorates from several universities. He performed an average of 300 shows a year well into his 70s. B.B. King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall

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------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Gen Z quiz: https://www.wikihow.com/Gen-Z-Slang-Quiz Remember Angel previously talked about her encounters with the newcomers at work? This episode, we are taking on a Gen Z slang challenge to see who can truly communicate with the younger generation. Why don't you take the quiz along with us and tell us who you beat (Me or Angel) in the quiz? Share with us and we will give you a shout out! Hope you will enjoy this episode with us as much as we enjoyed producing it! 更多15Mins Cafe節目: www.15mins.today/15mins-cafe 歡迎主題投稿/意見回覆 : [email protected] 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep.K867: Hurricane Helene: A Devastating Force Across the Southeastern US Highlights 主題摘要：Hurricane Helene devastated the southeastern US, particularly North Carolina, causing over 200 deaths and widespread destruction. It's the deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina in 2005.The storm's impact was catastrophic, leaving hundreds missing and nearly 780,000 homes without power. Massive flooding and landslides have complicated rescue and aid distribution efforts.Despite ongoing recovery efforts, including federal assistance and National Guard deployment, the region remains on high alert as the Atlantic hurricane season continues with more storms brewing. Hurricane Helene, the strongest storm ever to hit Florida's Big Bend region, has left a trail of destruction across the southeastern United States. The hurricane, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, has claimed over 200 lives, making it the deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina in 2005. 颶風海倫（Hurricane Helene），這場有史以來襲擊佛羅里達州大彎地區（Florida's Big Bend）最強烈的風暴，在美國東南部留下了一條破壞的軌跡。這場以四級颶風登陸的風暴已奪走超過 200 條生命，成為自 2005 年卡崔娜（Katrina）颶風以來美國大陸最致命的颶風。 The impact of Helene has been catastrophic, with North Carolina bearing the brunt of the damage. More than half of the reported deaths occurred in this state, where entire communities were uprooted by the storm's fury. The mountainous area around Asheville was particularly hard-hit, with residents describing scenes of "complete pandemonium." Massive flooding, landslides, and widespread power outages have left tens of thousands without basic necessities like electricity and running water. As one Asheville native, Samuel Hayes, put it, "It's going to take us a long time to clean this up." 海倫颶風的影響是災難性的，北卡羅萊納州首當其衝。超過一半的死亡案例發生在這個州，整個社區被風暴的怒火連根拔起。阿什維爾周圍的山區受創尤其嚴重，居民形容場景如同「完全混亂」。大規模的洪水、山崩和廣泛的停電使得數萬人失去電力和自來水等基本必需品。正如阿什維爾的原住民山繆・海耶斯所說：「需要很長的時間才能清理乾淨。」 The storm's effects were felt across multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia. In Florida's Keaton Beach, residents returned to find their homes completely destroyed. Eric Church, a local resident, stood in disbelief before the wreckage of his house, saying, "Man, I just lost my house. I have nowhere else to go." The devastation in some areas was so severe that officials have deemed it unsafe for residents to return, as is the case in Cedar Key, Florida. 風暴的影響遍及多個州，包括佛羅里達州、喬治亞州、南卡羅萊納州和維吉尼亞州。在佛羅里達州的基頓海灘，居民返回時發現他們的家園完全被摧毀。當地居民艾瑞克・丘奇站在他房子的廢墟前，難以置信地說：「天啊，我剛失去了我的房子。我無處可去。」某些地區的破壞如此嚴重，以至於官員認為居民返回是不安全的，佛羅里達州的錫達礁就是這種情況。 Rescue and recovery efforts are in full swing, with over 6,700 National Guard members deployed across 16 states. The federal government has also sent 1,000 active-duty soldiers to assist. However, the task is enormous. Hundreds of people are still missing, and nearly 780,000 homes remain without power almost a week after the hurricane made landfall. The flooding has made many roads impassable, complicating aid distribution to hard-hit areas. In response, private citizens have stepped in to help, using everything from mules to helicopters to deliver supplies to remote communities. 救援和恢復工作正全力進行，超過 6,700 名國民警衛隊成員已部署到 16 個州。聯邦政府也派遣了 1,000 名現役士兵協助。然而，任務是艱鉅的。數百人仍下落不明，颶風登陸近一週後，將近 78 萬戶家庭仍然斷電。洪水使許多道路無法通行，使得援助物資難以運送到受災嚴重的地區。為此，私人公民也挺身而出，利用從騾子到直升機等各種方式，將物資送到偏遠社區。 As affected areas begin the long process of rebuilding, President Joe Biden has toured the devastated regions, promising federal support. "I see you, I hear you, I grieve with you, and I promise you we have your back," Biden told residents in Ray City, Georgia. The president has approved federal disaster assistance for survivors in the affected states. However, with the Atlantic hurricane season continuing until the end of November and two more storms brewing, the region remains on high alert, bracing for potential further challenges in the coming months. 當受災地區開始漫長的重建過程時，美國總統喬・拜登也視察了災區，承諾聯邦政府的支持。拜登告訴喬治亞州雷城的居民：「我看到你們，我聽到你們，我與你們同悲，我承諾我們會支持你們。」總統已批准為受災州的倖存者提供聯邦災難援助。然而，由於大西洋颶風季節將持續到 11 月底，且還有兩場風暴正在醞釀，該地區仍然保持高度警惕，為未來幾個月可能面臨的進一步挑戰做好準備。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Deadliest (Dead-li-est): The hurricane, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, has claimed over 200 lives, making it the deadliest mainland US hurricane since Katrina in 2005.Catastrophic (Cat-a-stroph-ic): The impact of Helene has been catastrophic, with North Carolina bearing the brunt of the damage.Pandemonium (Pan-de-mo-ni-um): The

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: About scientific research - Certain Junk Foods Could Be Messing With Your Brain’s Appetite Control, Study Finds Emerging evidence in humans suggests a typically Western high-fat, high-sugar ’junk food’ diet can quickly undermine your brain’s appetite control. 在人類中新發現的證據顯示，含有高脂高糖「垃圾食物」的典型西方飲食，可以快速破壞大腦對食慾的控制。 After indulging in a week-long binge of waffles, milkshakes and similarly rich foods, researchers in Australia found young and healthy volunteers scored worse on memory tests and experienced a greater desire to eat junk food, even when they were already full. 狂吃鬆餅、奶昔和類似的高脂食物一週後，澳洲研究人員發現，年輕健康的志願者在記憶力測試中成績欠佳，而且對垃圾食物更有食慾，甚至在吃飽之後還想吃。 The findings suggest something is amiss in the hippocampus - a region of the brain that supports memory and helps to regulate appetite. When we are full, the hippocampus is thought to quieten down our memories of delicious food, thereby reducing our appetite. 研究結果顯示問題出在海馬體，這個區域在大腦中支援記憶力，協助調節食慾。我們吃飽之後，海馬體被認為會使美食記憶不再活躍，從而降低食慾。 When it’s disrupted, this control can be seriously undermined. 當海馬體受到擾亂，對食慾的控制也會受到嚴重破壞。 Over the years, extensive research on juvenile mice has found the function of the hippocampus is very sensitive to ’junk food’ , but this has only recently been observed in young and healthy humans. 近年來對幼鼠進行的廣泛研究發現，海馬體對「垃圾食物」很敏感，但最近才在年輕健康的人群中發現這一問題。 Next Article Topic: Squatting or kneeling is better for your posture than sitting all day, anthropologists claim 人類學家：蹲姿或跪姿比坐一整天來得好 Resting postures such as squatting or kneeling may be better for health because they require more muscle activity than sitting on a chair, researchers claim. 研究人員聲稱，蹲或跪這類休息姿勢也許更有益於身體健康，因為它們比坐在椅子上需要更多的肌肉活動。 The findings are based on data gathered from a hunter-gatherer population in Tanzania who wore devices that measured physical activity as well as periods of rest. 這些發現是根據從坦尚尼亞一個狩獵採集部落收集來的數據，這個部落的人佩戴裝置來測量他們的體力活動和休息時間。 Anthropologists from the US found that despite being sedentary for almost 10 hours each day, equivalent to clocking a shift in the office at the desk, the Hazda people appeared to lack the markers of chronic diseases associated with long periods of sitting. 美國的人類學家發現，儘管哈茲達部落的人每天靜止不動的時間將近10個小時，相當於在辦公桌前上一天班，但他們似乎並未出現久坐帶來的慢性病跡象。 They believe this is down to the ‘active rest postures’ used by the tribe. 他們相信，這歸結於該部落使用的「主動休息姿勢」。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1368761 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1367176 Next Article Topic: Aboriginal canoe sets out on voyage to Japan for research An Aboriginal Amis canoe is set to sail from Taiwan’s Taitung County to Japan’s Yonaguni Island some time between Monday and July 13. Organized by Taiwan’s National Museum of Prehistory and Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science (NMNS), the voyage is part of the NMNS’ research on people’s movement from Taiwan to Japan in ancient times. 一艘原住民阿美族的獨木舟，預計在週一至七月十三日間，從台灣的台東縣航向日本的與那國島。該活動是由國立台灣史前文化博物館，及日本的國立科學博物館合辦，此航行是科博館研究的一部分，旨在探討古代人們從台灣到日本的遷徙活動。 According to archaeologists, some of the early inhabitants of Japan most likely traveled from Taiwan to the Ryukyu Islands on similar wooden vessels during the Paleolithic, about 30,000 years ago. The canoe will have to cross the Kuroshio Current (the Black Current) and travel around 205km to Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost island in Okinawa Prefecture. 根據考古學家們指出，日本的某些早期居民，極有可能是搭乘著類似的木筏，自台灣來到沖繩列島，當時大約是距今三萬年的舊石器時代。這艘獨木舟必須跨越「黑潮」洋流，航行約兩百零五公里至沖繩縣、位於全日本最西端的與那國島。 The research team failed to complete a voyage on an Amis bamboo raft last year and the year before that, because the boats used were not strong enough for the big waves. This time around, a canoe made of cedar will be used in the adventure, which is expected to take 2 to 3 days. 研究團隊去年、前年均嘗試以阿美族竹筏渡海，但因竹筏不夠堅固無法抵擋大浪沖擊，最終挑戰失敗。本次冒險則改用以雪松打造的獨木舟，預計需二到三天才能完成整趟航程。 Source article: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2019/06/20/2003717213 Next Article Topic: Researchers ‘reboot’ pig brains hours after animals died The brains of decapitated pigs can be partially revived several hours after the animal has died, researchers have revealed, with some of the functions of cells booted back up when an oxygen-rich fluid is circulated through the organ. 研究人員近日指出，宰殺後的豬隻大腦在死亡數個小時之後，仍然可以被「部分復甦」──藉由一種富含氧氣的液體在器官中進行循環，死亡豬隻的腦細胞部分功能被重新啟動。 The scientists stress that the brains do not show any signs of consciousness — for example, there was no sign that different parts

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------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 暑假放完了，也忙完這陣子！嘿掰講又繼續啦！ 這禮拜Gavin 想在我的名字上找碴～ 1. Johan -約翰 ; John - 強 2. I am in the john - 我在洗手間裡 3. Ladies of the night （性工作者）call their customers John. （用常見的名字用來給恩客隱私） 4. I need your John Hancock - 我需要你的簽名 5. John Doe / Jane Doe - 無名氏，未辨識的人 6. Lazy susan - 桌轉盤 7. Bob's your uncle - 就這樣，結束了 8. Murphy's law - 墨菲定律 9. In like flynn - 用關係很輕易的得到機會/成功 10. Davie Jone's locker - 去深海 11. Pleased as Punch - 很開心快樂 （由來-Punch and Judy 布偶秀） 12. Jack of all trades, master of none - 什麼都會一點，都不在行 13. Keep up with the Jones' - 更進/追上你鄰居 14. Peeping Tom - 偷窺者 15. Take the Mickey out of sb. - 開sb.玩笑 16. The real Mccoy - 正牌的，正確的人or事or物

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- This week is a special week for us here in Taiwan! It is the National Day of Taiwan on October 10th! Patrick will give us the trivia to not just the Double Tenth Day, but also some brands and events that happened in 1911. How are you spending this years National Day holiday? Let us know and we will give you a shout out! Hope you will enjoy this episode with us as much as we enjoyed producing it! 更多15Mins Cafe節目: www.15mins.today/15mins-cafe 歡迎主題投稿/意見回覆 : [email protected] 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀VIP Ep.K863: Meta Connect 2024: A Glimpse into the Future of AR and AI Highlights 主題摘要：Meta unveiled the "Orion" AR glasses prototype, showcasing advanced features like hologram display and gesture tracking in a regular glasses form factor, signaling a major step towards wearable AR technology.The new Quest 3S VR headset, priced at $299, offers a more affordable entry point to virtual reality, demonstrating Meta's commitment to making VR technology more accessible to mainstream consumers.Meta's AI advancements, including updates to Ray-Ban smart glasses and the Llama 3.2 model, highlight the company's focus on integrating AI into everyday devices and expanding its capabilities across social platforms. Meta's annual Connect event, held in September 2024, showcased the company's latest innovations in augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI). CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a range of new products and features, highlighting Meta's commitment to shaping the future of technology. Meta 年度 Connect 大會於 2024 年 9 月舉行，展示了該公司在擴增實境（AR）和人工智慧（AI）方面的最新創新。執行長祖克柏公開了一系列新產品和功能，表明 Meta 致力於塑造科技未來的承諾。 The star of the show was undoubtedly the "Orion" AR glasses prototype. Although not yet available for purchase, these glasses represent a significant step towards truly wearable AR technology. Unlike bulky headsets, Orion aims to pack advanced features into a form factor resembling regular glasses. The prototype boasts tiny projectors that display holograms on the lenses, along with sensors for tracking voice, eye movement, and hand gestures. While a release date remains uncertain, Meta hinted at a launch in the "near future." 本次展會的亮點無疑是「獵戶座」（Orion）AR 眼鏡原型。儘管尚未上市，這款眼鏡代表了向真正可穿戴 AR 技術邁進的重要一步。與笨重的頭戴式裝置不同，獵戶座旨在將先進功能融入類似普通眼鏡的外形中。這款原型配備了微型投影機，可在鏡片上顯示全息影像，還有用於追蹤語音、眼球運動和手勢的感應器。雖然發售日期尚未確定，但 Meta 暗示將在「不久的將來」推出。 On the more accessible front, Meta introduced the Quest 3S, a budget-friendly virtual reality (VR) headset priced at $299. This new model offers a more affordable entry point into VR, with some compromises in resolution and storage compared to its higher-end sibling, the Quest 3. The Quest 3S is set to begin shipping on October 15, marking Meta's continued push to make VR technology more mainstream. 在更易入手的產品方面，Meta 推出了售價 299 美元的 Quest 3S，這是一款經濟實惠的虛擬實境（VR）頭戴裝置。相較於其高階版本的 Quest 3，這款新機型在解析度和儲存空間方面有所妥協，但提供了更實惠的 VR 入門選擇。Quest 3S 將於 10 月 15 日開始出貨，標誌著 Meta 持續推動 VR 技術普及化的努力。 AI advancements were another key focus of the event. Meta announced updates to its Ray-Ban smart glasses, integrating new AI features without changing the hardware. These enhancements include improved voice commands, the ability to set reminders based on objects in view, and better language translation capabilities. The company also revealed updates to its Meta AI assistant, introducing celebrity voices and expanding its capabilities across Meta's social media platforms. AI 進展是本次活動的另一個重點。Meta 宣布對其雷朋（Ray-Ban）智慧眼鏡進行更新，在不改變硬體的情況下整合新的 AI 功能。這些增強功能包括改進的語音命令、根據視野中的物體設置提醒的能力，以及更優秀的語言翻譯能力。該公司還公布了對 Meta AI 助理的更新，引入名人聲音並擴展其在 Meta 社交媒體平台上的功能。 Meta's open-source AI model, Llama 3.2, now includes vision capabilities, allowing it to analyze and describe images. This puts it in direct competition with similar features offered by other tech giants. Additionally, Meta's AI can now edit photos with text prompts, performing tasks like adding or removing objects or changing backgrounds. Meta 的開源 AI 模型 Llama 3.2 現在包含視覺能力，可以分析和描述圖像。這使其與其他科技大廠提供的類似功能直接競爭。此外，Meta 的 AI 現在可以通過文字提示編輯照片，執行添加或移除物體或更改背景等任務。 Meta Connect 2024 painted a picture of a future where AR and AI technologies seamlessly blend into our daily lives. From glasses that can display holograms to AI assistants that understand natural language, Meta is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in human-computer interaction. Meta Connect 2024 勾勒出一幅 AR 和 AI 技術無縫融入我們日常生活的未來圖景。從可顯示全息影像的眼鏡到能理解自然語言的 AI 助理，Meta 正在推動充滿人機互動可能性的界限。 However, these advancements also raise important questions about privacy and data security. As Meta continues to innovate, balancing technological progress with ethical considerations will be crucial in shaping the future of digital experiences. The company's success will depend not only on the capabilities of its products but also on how well it addresses concerns about user privacy and responsible AI use. 然而，這些進展也引發了有關隱私和資料安全的重要問題。隨著 Meta 持續創新，平衡技術進步與倫理考量將是塑造數位體驗未來的關鍵。該公司的成功不僅取決於其產品的能力，還取決於如何有效解決使用者隱私和負責

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: About Technology - ’Smart crib’ aims to help rockabye baby As every new parent knows, sleep can go out the window after the arrival of a newborn. 如每對剛生孩子的爸媽所知，新生兒到來後，再也沒有夜夜好眠。 That was certainly the case for parents Radhika and Bharath Patil, who seeking relief for their own disrupted sleep patterns, put their electronic engineering backgrounds together to create a "smart crib". 這確實就是拉德西卡和巴拉特‧帕蒂爾的狀況，這對父母正在補救自身混亂的睡眠模式，結合他們的電子工程背景，創造了一個「智慧嬰兒床」。 Their crib, powered by artificial intelligence, combines a baby monitor, rocker, bassinet and crib in one. 他們把一台嬰兒監視器、弧形搖桿、搖籃和嬰兒床合而為一，由人工智慧來驅動嬰兒床。 "It’s not the amount of work around the baby that tires the parents, it’s the lack of sleep," Radhika Patil, Cradlewise chief executive, told Reuters in an interview. 「智慧搖籃」執行長拉德西卡‧帕蒂爾在訪問中告訴路透，「並非圍繞著嬰兒的工作量累到父母，而是睡眠不足。」 Early detection is key, she said, adding that the sooner parents can detect the baby waking up, the easier it is to get the child to fall back asleep. 她說，早期偵測是關鍵，並補充指出，父母越早發現嬰兒醒來，就越容易讓他們的孩子再度入睡。 "Once you put the baby in, the crib takes care of everything. That’s the aim," Bharath Patil said. 巴拉特‧帕蒂爾說，「只要把嬰兒放進去，嬰兒床就顧好每件事。這就是目的。」 Next Article Topic: New Thoughts on Math Of Effective Baby Talk It has been nearly 20 years since a landmark education study found that, by age 3, children from low-income families have heard 30 million fewer words than more affluent children, putting them at an educational disadvantage before they have begun school. 將近20年前，一項具有里程碑意義的教育研究發現，低收入戶兒童到了3歲時，已比家庭較富裕的兒童少聽到3000萬個字彙，以致就學前即已處於教育上的劣勢。 Now, a growing body of research is challenging the notion that merely exposing poor children to more language is enough to overcome the deficits they face. The quality of the communication between children and their parents and caregivers, the researchers say, is of much greater importance than the number of words a child hears. 如今，越來越多的研究向此一觀念提出挑戰，不認為光是讓貧窮兒童暴露於更多語言，就能克服他們所面對的不足。這些研究人員指出，兒童與父母及看顧者之間的溝通品質，遠比兒童聽到多少字彙來得重要。 A study presented last month at a White House conference on “bridging the word gap” found that among 2-year-olds from low-income families, quality interactions involving words — the use of shared symbols (“Look, a dog!”); rituals (“Want a bottle after your bath?”); and conversational fluency (“Yes, that is a bus!”) — were a far better predictor of language skills at age 3 than any other factor . 上月在白宮「縮小字彙差距」會議中發表的一項研究結果發現，對2歲的低收入戶兒童而言，和字彙相關的優質互動，例如使用共通的符號（「看哪，一隻狗！」）；固定程序（「洗完澡想喝瓶奶？」）；流暢的對話（「是的，這是一輛公車！」），在預測3歲兒童語言技巧方面，是遠勝於其他因素的更好指標。 “It’s not just about shoving words in,” said Kathryn Hirsh- Pasek, a professor of psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia and lead author of the study. “It’s about having these fluid conversations around shared rituals and objects, like pretending to have morning coffee together or using the banana as a phone. ” 費城天普大學心理學教授、該研究報告主要作者凱瑟琳．赫許─巴塞克說：「它不光是塞進字彙而已，它與圍繞著共有的固定程序和物件的流暢對話有關，例如佯裝一起喝晨間咖啡，或是拿香蕉當電話打。」 In a related finding, published in April, researchers who observed 11- and 14-month-old children in their homes found that the prevalence of one-on-one interactions and frequent use of parentese — the slow, highpitched voice commonly used for talking to babies — were reliable predictors of language ability at age 2. The total number of words had no correlation with future ability. 四月發表的一項相關研究中，研究人員觀察11個月和14個月大孩子在家中的生活情形，發現經常一對一互動，以及頻繁使用「父母語」，也就是父母常用的，對嬰兒說話的那種緩慢、高音調聲音，是2歲兒童語言能力的可靠預測指標。字彙的總數量與兒童的未來能力無關。 Even the 1995 study that introduced the notion of the 30-million- word gap, conducted by the University of Kansas psychologists Betty Hart and Todd R. Risley, found that parental tone, responsiveness and use of symbols affected a child’s I.Q. and vocabulary. 引進3000萬字彙差距概念的那項研究發表於1995年，由堪薩斯大學心理學家貝蒂．哈特和陶德．Ｒ．里斯利所完成，即使那項研究也發現，父母的語氣、反應和符號的使用，對兒童的智商高低和詞彙多寡均有影響。 But this year’s studies are the first time researchers have compared the impact of word quantity with quality of communication. 不過，今年的研究，是研究人員首次將字彙數量和溝通品質的影響作比較。 For the new study, Dr. Hirsh- Pasek and colleagues selected 60 low-income 3-year-olds with varying degrees of language proficiency from a long-term study of 1,300 children from birth to age 15. 在新研究中，赫許─巴塞克和同事，在參與一項從出生到15歲長期研究的1300名兒童中，挑選出60名3歲的低收入戶兒童，語言能力程度各不相同。 The quality of communication accounted for 27 percent of variation in expressive language skills one year later, Dr. Hirsh-Pasek said. 赫許─巴塞克說，1年後，優質溝通占表達語言技巧差異的27％。 But those who

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.51: IG英美小測驗的解答與家族們的Shout out! Jan's review of the IG quizzes Hello通勤家族們！本週阿鍵老師來跟我們一起review一下過去幾週的IG英美小測驗，你都有答對嗎？ 時不時醬老師都會有些小彩蛋給大家娛樂一下喔～ 喜歡我們IG上的小測驗要記得多多分享與來答題！ 有希望我們Teacher's Lounge聊些什麼主題嗎？歡迎來信留言喔。

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) -------------------------------

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- This week we have Shimin in the house! In this episode, Shimin is going to share with us another Grammy award-winning artist, Nicole Zuraitis. Apart from her voal talent, she is also a A-grade pianist and performs regularly with her husband's band. This song is more for the seasoned adults, it's a piece that is poetic in its lyrics as well as its melody. 20 Seconds by Nicole Zuraitis: https://youtu.be/vmBQ6xDHhGw?si=-qSdGcltNKicfaq5 Do you resonate with the song? Share your thoughts and experience with us and we will give you a shout out! Remember to hold your thumbs and support Shimin for winning a GBA award! Stay tuned for good news on October 12th~ Hope you will enjoy this episode with us as much as we enjoyed producing it! 更多15Mins Cafe節目: www.15mins.today/15mins-cafe 歡迎主題投稿/意見回覆 : [email protected] 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep.K859: Big Companies Tighten Return-to-Office Rules Highlights 主題摘要：PwC is implementing a stricter return-to-office policy, requiring UK employees to spend at least 60% of their time in the office or with clients, reflecting a broader trend among major companies.Tech giants and financial institutions like Amazon, Meta, and JPMorgan Chase are also enforcing similar policies, citing the importance of in-person collaboration for productivity and company culture.Experts suggest a balanced approach might be more effective, recommending that companies seek equilibrium between employee needs and business requirements in their hybrid work models. In a significant move, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the world's largest consulting and accounting firms, has announced a stricter return-to-office policy for its UK employees. Starting January 2024, PwC staff will be required to spend at least three days a week, or 60% of their time, in the office or with clients. This marks an increase from the previous two to three-day requirement. To ensure compliance, the company plans to monitor employees' locations using data tracking. This new policy aims to provide clarity and consistency across the business. 在一項大動作中，全球最大的諮詢和會計公司之一資誠聯合會計師事務所（PwC）宣布對其英國員工實施更嚴格的重返辦公室政策。從 2024 年 1 月開始，普華永道的員工被要求每週至少有三天，或 60% 的時間在辦公室或與客戶在一起。這比之前要求的每週兩到三天有所增加。為確保政策執行，公司計劃使用數據追蹤來監控員工的位置。這項新政策旨在為整個企業提供明確性和一致性。 PwC's decision reflects a growing trend among major companies to bring employees back to the workplace as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. The firm believes that face-to-face interactions are crucial for building strong relationships with clients and creating a positive learning environment. Laura Hinton, PwC UK's Managing Partner, stated that this change "feels right for our business and right for our people, given our focus on client service, coaching, and learning and development." The company argues that being physically together offers clients a differentiated experience and fosters a better environment for learning and coaching. 資誠的決定反映了隨著新冠肺炎（COVID-19）疫情消退，大型公司將員工帶回工作場所的普遍趨勢。該公司認為，面對面互動對於建立與客戶的緊密關係和創造積極的學習環境至關重要。資誠的英國管理夥伴蘿拉・欣頓表示，這個變化「對我們的業務和員工來說都是合適的，考慮到我們專注於客戶服務、指導和學習發展」。公司認為，真人在場可以為客戶提供差異化的體驗，並為學習和指導創造更好的環境。 Other tech giants and financial institutions have also implemented similar policies. Amazon and Meta now require employees to be in the office at least three days a week. Amazon has even warned that non-compliance could jeopardize promotions or lead to termination. JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs have taken steps to reduce remote work as well. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been particularly vocal about the flaws associated with working from home. These companies argue that in-person collaboration is essential for productivity, innovation, and maintaining company culture. However, the shift back to office-based work has not been without controversy, with some employees expressing concerns about work-life balance and flexibility. 其他科技巨頭和金融機構也實施了類似的政策。亞馬遜和 Meta 現在要求員工每週至少在辦公室工作三天。亞馬遜甚至警告，不遵守規定可能會危及晉升機會或導致解雇。摩根大通、摩根史坦利和高盛也採取措施減少遠距工作。摩根大通執行長傑米・戴蒙直言不諱地指出了在家工作的缺陷。這些公司認為，面對面的合作對於提高生產力、促進創新和維護公司文化至關重要。然而，重返辦公室的轉變並非沒有爭議，一些員工對工作生活的平衡和靈活性表示擔憂。 While many companies are pushing for a return to the office, experts suggest that a balanced approach might be more effective. Claire McCartney from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) notes that companies with hybrid working models generally rate the performance of remote employees positively. She advises employers to seek a balance that meets both employee needs and business requirements. McCartney emphasizes that it makes good business sense for employees or teams to be together on specific days, rather than requiring everyone in the office due to a lack of trust in remote work performance. As the debate continues, it's clear that the future of work will likely involve a mix of in-office and remote options, with companies fine-tuning their policies to find the right balance for their specific needs and culture. The challenge lies in creating an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation while still offering the flexibility that many employees have come to value during the pandemic era. 儘管許多公司正在推動重返辦公室，但專家建議採取更平衡的方法可能更有效。英國特許人事與發展協會（Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development，CIPD）的克萊爾・麥卡特尼指出，採用混合工作模式的公司普遍對遠距員工的表現評價良好。她建議雇主尋求平衡，以滿足員工

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: In Amsterdam, Floating Homes That Only Look Like Ships When Karen Bosma first moved her boat to the Borneokade, northeast of Amsterdam’s bustling city center, in 1999, the neighborhood was barely more than a cluster of commercial docks and underused warehouses. 凱倫．博斯馬1999年剛把她的船移到荷蘭首都阿姆斯特丹熱鬧市中心東北方的波諾卡德時，這一帶幾乎只有成排商船船席和不常使用的倉庫。 “It was for poor people — a lot of artists lived on boats,” she said, sitting in her neat, cozy living room just below the waterline. 博斯馬坐在她整潔舒適的客廳裡回憶說：「當時這是窮人聚居區，很多藝術家住在船上。」客廳就在吃水線下方。 In the quarter century since, Bosma, a 62-year-old social worker, and her husband have raised two sons on the Distel, a 1912 82-foot freighter, which — stripped of its engine, fuel tanks and cargo hold — is one of Amsterdam’s iconic houseboats, with a seagoing hull, wheelhouse and curtained windows. 此後的四分之一個世紀，現年62歲的社工博斯馬和先生，在這艘船上把兩個兒子帶大。這艘船名叫「迪斯特爾」，是1912年打造的貨船，長25公尺，引擎、燃料槽和貨艙都已去除，是阿姆斯特丹著名船屋之一，具備遠洋船船體、舵手室和裝上窗簾的窗子。 Three boats down lies the B18, an elegant 131-foot, 2 1/2-story floating mansion (with more than 3,000 square feet of interior space) that shows just how perfectly the soul of a luxury yacht combines with open-space living and elegant living quarters. 三艘船以外停泊著B18，是雅緻的兩層半水上豪宅，長40公尺，室內面積超過279平方公尺（約84坪），顯示奢華遊艇的精髓如何與室外生活和優美的室內起居空間完美結合。 “It has to be a ship on the outside and a house on the inside,” said Gijs Haverkate, 53, who created the vessel and lives on it with his family. 53歲的哈福卡特造了B18，並與家人住在船上，他說：「B18必須外觀是艘船，內部是個家。」 In the Dutch capital, houseboats have gone upmarket. The new owners are wealthy and discerning, interested in new designs, upgraded comfort and sustainability. 在阿姆斯特丹，船屋已變得高檔了。新一批船屋主人富裕且有品味，對新設計、更高的舒適感和永續性都很感興趣。 Haverkate, a designer by trade, hopes his boat will inspire others to build on the water. He runs UrbanShips, a company that builds customized houseboats designed to look like ships. 哈福卡特以設計為業，希望他的船能激勵別人在水上蓋房子。他經營「都市船」公司，依照客戶需求打造看來像船隻的船屋。 After years of serving as a relatively cheap place to live in an expensive city, Amsterdam’s houseboats — or rather the spaces they float — have become popular and expensive, with prices increasing 30% to 40% over the past five years alone, according to Jon Kok, one of the city’s best known houseboat real estate agents. 阿姆斯特丹的船屋（更確切地說，是承載船屋的水面），原本的功用是在這昂貴的城市中作為相對廉價的住所，多年下來卻變得大受歡迎且價格高漲，阿姆斯特丹最知名船屋仲介公司之一「約翰科克」資料顯示，單單這五年來，船屋價格就漲了三到四成。 The whale’s share of the price increase comes from the value of the berth, not the ship. 船屋價格上漲，主要是因為船席變得更值錢，而不是船體本身。 A typical Amsterdam canal berth might be worth close to a half-million dollars, depending on its location and how big a ship it will allow; some of the older, unrenovated ships in those berths might be worth only $20,000 (building a new ship, of course, is much more expensive). 一個典型的阿姆斯特丹運河船席，可能就要近50萬美元，視地點和可容下多大船隻而定。停在這種船席上的一些老舊未翻新船隻，可能只值兩萬美元。（當然，造新船貴得多。） But in this gentrification debate, the cost of new berths is less important than the architecture of the ship — and whether they ever served as actual commercial ships. 不過，在討論船屋愈來愈高級的話題時，新船席的價格並不如船隻的設計美感和是否曾作為真正的商船來得重要。 Once populated by converted working boats, the canal now holds an increasing number of floating houses designed to look like oceangoing vessels but with hardly any of the working features of a real boat. 阿姆斯特丹的運河曾經滿是工作船改造後的船屋，現在有愈來愈多的水上房屋，設計成外觀像遠洋船，但實際上幾乎不具備真正船隻的功能。 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/348587/web/#2L-16188816L Next Article Topic: Japan has so many vacant homes it’s giving them away Four years ago, Naoko and Takayuki Ida were given a house in the small town of Okutama, in Tokyo prefecture. For free. 4年前，井田直子與孝之得到一棟位於東京都小鎮奧多摩的房子。不用錢。 A free house may sound like a scam. But Japan faces an unusual property problem： it has more homes than people to live in them. 免費的房子聽起來像是騙局。但日本正面臨一項不尋常的房地產問題：房屋數量多於入住人數。 In 2013, there were 61 million houses and 52 million households, according to the Japan Policy Forum. And the situation is poised to get worse. 「日本政策論壇」指出，2013年時有6100萬間房子與5200萬戶家庭。而且，這種情況還會日益惡化。 Japan’s population is expected to decline from 127 million to about 88 million by 2065, according to the National Institute of Population and Social Security, meaning even fewer people will need houses. As young people leave rural areas for city jobs, Japan’s countryside has become haunted by deserted "ghost houses." 根據（日本）「國立社會保障、人口問題研究所」，預料日本人口到了2065年，會從1億2700萬減至約8800萬，意味需要房屋的人會更少。隨著年輕人為了在都市工作離開鄉間，日本鄉間已

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Hello通勤家族們！本週是爵士之詩的詩詩老師來作客，除了要跟大家分享她入圍廣播金鐘獎的喜悅外，也要請大家一同集氣讓我們15Mins老師把獎拿下～！ 再來希望大家也在各領域上，不斷地努力準備好自己，讓每次的機會都變成改變你人生的轉折點。 有希望我們Teacher's Lounge聊些什麼主題嗎？歡迎來信留言喔。

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Excerpt 摘要: King Willem-Alexander, reigning monarch of the Netherlands, revealed in an interview with Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf that he'd regularly flown flights for a subsidiary of the Dutch flag carrier for over two decades. Calling the part-time role a "hobby," the King says that he'd taken to the cockpit as a co-pilot of KLM Cityhopper -- the airline's short-haul carrier -- flights for over 21 years. The King told the newspaper that he used the twice-monthly flights with KLM to decompress from his royal duties, with his pastime allowing him to fully concentrate on the task at hand. Britain's heir to the throne, Prince Charles, is a qualified pilot, and his two sons, William and Harry, flew helicopters in their previous military careers -- William, a search and rescue chopper and Harry, Apache helicopters in Afghanistan. Article discussed: http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/netherlands-king-willem-alexander-klm-pilot/index.html

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- You must have stayed up all night watching some of the greatest athletes and sportsmen/sportswomen compete in the biggest game of the year! Have you ever wondered what foods were available at the cafeterias? In this episode, Klim and I discuss the menu that the world's top athletes got to have at the biggest game this year in Paris. What do you think is your favorite dish? Share it with us and we will give you a shout out for sharing! Hope you will enjoy this episode with us as much as we enjoyed producing it! 更多15Mins Cafe節目: www.15mins.today/15mins-cafe 歡迎主題投稿/意見回覆 : [email protected] 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀VIP Ep.K855: Climate Change Threatens South Korea's Beloved Kimchi Highlights 主題摘要：Climate change is threatening South Korea's kimchi production by affecting napa cabbage growth. Rising temperatures are making it difficult to cultivate cabbage in traditional mountainous regions, impacting both quality and quantity.The area of highland cabbage farming in South Korea has decreased by over 50% in the past 20 years. Projections suggest this trend will continue, potentially leading to no highland cabbage cultivation by 2090.The South Korean government and scientists are working to address these challenges through climate-controlled storage and developing heat-resistant cabbage varieties. However, concerns remain about maintaining traditional taste and affordable production. South Korea's iconic dish, kimchi, is facing an unexpected challenge: climate change. The rising temperatures are affecting the quality and quantity of napa cabbage, the main ingredient in this traditional fermented food. Scientists, farmers, and kimchi makers are becoming increasingly concerned about the future of this cultural staple. 南韓的招牌料理泡菜（kimchi）正面臨一項意想不到的挑戰：氣候變遷。日益升高的氣溫正影響著大白菜（napa cabbage）的品質和產量，而大白菜是這種傳統發酵食品的主要原料。科學家、農民和泡菜製造商對這項文化瑰寶的未來越來越擔憂。 Napa cabbage, which thrives in cooler climates, has typically been grown in mountainous regions where summer temperatures rarely exceeded 25°C. However, recent studies show that warmer weather is now putting these crops at risk. Plant experts warn that if current trends continue, South Korea might struggle to grow napa cabbage in the future due to intensifying heat. The ideal temperature range for cabbage growth is between 18°C and 21°C, but climate change is pushing temperatures beyond this narrow band. Plant pathologist Lee Young-gyu expressed hope that these predictions don't come to pass, highlighting the delicate nature of cabbage cultivation. 大白菜喜歡在較涼爽的氣候中生長，通常種植在夏季溫度很少超過 25°C 的山區。然而，近期研究顯示，較溫暖的天氣現在正威脅著這些作物。植物專家警告，如果當前趨勢持續下去，由於熱度加劇，南韓未來可能難以種植大白菜。大白菜生長的理想溫度範圍介於 18°C 至 21°C 之間，但氣候變遷正將溫度推升至這個狹窄範圍之外。植物病理學家 Lee Young-gyu 表示希望這些預測不會成真，突顯出大白菜栽培的細緻性。 The effects of higher temperatures on cabbage are already visible in fields and kitchens across the country. Farmers and kimchi makers report that the vegetable's quality is declining, with the cabbage heart going bad and the roots becoming mushy. This change is not only affecting the taste and texture of kimchi but also its production. Government data reveals that the area of highland cabbage farming has decreased by more than half in the past 20 years, from 8,796 hectares to just 3,995 hectares. Climate change projections suggest this trend will continue, with predictions of dramatic shrinkage in farmable areas over the next few decades. Some models even suggest that by 2090, there might be no cabbage grown in the highlands at all. 較高的溫度對大白菜的影響已在全國各地的田野和廚房中顯而易見。農民和泡菜製造商報告說，蔬菜的品質正在下降，大白菜心變壞，根部變得軟爛。這種變化不僅影響泡菜的味道和口感，也影響其生產。政府數據顯示，過去 20 年間，高地白菜種植面積已減少了一半以上，從 8,796 公頃降至僅 3,995 公頃。氣候變遷預測顯示這一趨勢將持續下去，預計在未來幾十年內可耕地面積將大幅縮減。一些模型甚至預測，到 2090 年，高地可能完全無法種植大白菜。 To address these challenges, the South Korean government is taking steps to protect its kimchi industry. They are using large climate-controlled storage facilities to prevent price increases and shortages. Additionally, scientists are working to develop new cabbage varieties that can withstand warmer temperatures and are more resistant to rainfall fluctuations and plant diseases. However, some farmers worry that these new varieties might be more expensive to grow and may not have the same traditional taste. As the country grapples with these changes, many South Koreans are concerned about the future of their beloved kimchi, wondering how they will adapt if cabbage becomes scarce or too costly to produce. The challenges facing kimchi production highlight the far-reaching effects of climate change, touching not just the environment but also cultural traditions and national identity. For now, kimchi remains a staple on Korean tables, but its future in a warming world remains uncertain. 為應對這些挑戰，南韓政府正採取措施保護其泡菜產業。他們正在使用大型的氣候控制儲存設施來防止價格上漲和短缺。此外，科學家正在努力開發能夠耐受較高溫度，且對降雨波動和植物疾病更具抗性的新品種白菜。然而，一些農民擔心這些新品種可能種植成本更高，且可能無法保留傳統口味。隨著國家努力應對這些變化，許多南韓人對他們深愛的泡菜的未來感到憂慮，思考著如果白菜變得稀少或生產成本過高，他們將如何適應。泡菜生產面臨的挑戰凸顯了氣候變遷的深遠影響，不僅涉及環境，還涉及文化傳統和國家認同。目前，泡菜仍然是韓國餐桌上的主食，但在這個日益溫暖的世界裡，它的未來充滿了不確定性。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Mountainous (Moun-tain-ous): Napa

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: Water-Stressed India Seeks a Tap for Every Home The pipes are laid, the taps installed and the village tank is under construction — all promising signs that, come spring, Girja Ahriwar will get water at her doorstep and finally shed a lifelong burden. 管子鋪好，水龍頭裝好，村子的水槽正在建造。這些充滿希望的跡象顯示，春季來臨時，吉爾嘉．艾里瓦可以在家門口取到水，而且終於解除長期以來的負擔。 “I go out and put the jerrycans in the queue at around 5 a.m. and wait there with the children,” Ahriwar, a mother of three who lives in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, said about her routine of fetching from the village hand pump. “Sometimes it could take five or six hours. I have to stay there because if I leave, someone else moves ahead.” 「我大約在清晨5時出門，把大水桶排進隊伍，然後和孩子們一起等待」，住在印度中部中央邦、三個孩子的媽艾里瓦說，她的例行公事就是從村子的手動泵浦取水，「有時候得花五或六個小時，我必須一直留在這裡，因為如果我離開了，其他人就會搶先往前」。 India, one of the world’s most water-stressed countries, is halfway through an ambitious drive to provide clean tap water by 2024 to all of the roughly 192 million households across its 600,000 villages. About 18,000 government engineers are overseeing the $50 billion undertaking, which includes hundreds of thousands of contractors and laborers who are laying more than 2.5 million miles of pipe. 印度是全世界用水最吃緊的國家之一，在2024年之前提供60萬個村落共約1億9200萬戶乾淨自來水，這項宏大的計畫已進行到一半。約1萬8000名政府工程師監督規模500億美元的工程，包括數十萬名包商和工人，鋪設超過250萬哩的水管。 The project has a powerful champion in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has slashed through India’s notorious red tape and pushed aside thorny political divisions to see it through. His success thus far helps explain his dominance over the country’s political landscape. 這項計畫有個有力的擁護者：總理莫迪，他打破印度惡名昭彰的官僚作風，把棘手的政治分歧暫放一邊，推動計畫。目前為止他的成功也顯示他在這個國家政治版圖的主導力。 Modi has remained popular despite a weak economy and a bungled initial response to the coronavirus that left hundreds of thousands dead. He has increasingly relied on communal politics, continuing to consolidate a Hindu nationalist base he has worked for decades to rally. 即使經濟疲弱，且一開始對新冠病毒的笨拙反應造成數十萬人死亡，莫迪仍舊廣得人心。他日漸依賴宗教團體式政治，持續鞏固印度教國族主義基本盤，他投注數十年整合這些勢力。 But the mission to deliver water to every household combines two of Modi’s political strengths: his grasp of the day-to-day problems of hundreds of millions of India’s poor and his penchant for ambitious solutions. Modi, who grew up in a poor village, has spoken emotionally about his own mother’s hardship in fetching water. 不過，將水送到所有家戶的任務，結合莫迪的兩個政治力量：他對印度數億貧窮人口日常問題的理解，以及喜好採取極具雄心的解決方案。在貧窮村莊長大的莫迪，曾充滿感情的談到母親以前取水的困難。 About one-sixth of India’s households had a clean water tap when the program, called Jal Jeevan Mission, began in 2019. Now, almost half have one. 當這個「水生活任務」2019年開始時，印度家戶有潔淨自來水者約六分之一。現在，幾乎一半。 “You rarely have this drive from the government, the head of state, and it is well funded. Behind the concept, there is budget,” said Nicolas Osbert, who leads the UNICEF water and sanitation unit in India. “All social sectors were impacted by COVID. Not this one. This one was preserved.” 「你很少能從政府或國家領袖獲得這種推動力，而且資金充裕。在這個概念後面，重點是預算」，聯合國兒童基金會印度分部水資源和衛生主管歐斯柏特說，「所有社福單位都遭遇新冠病毒衝擊，但這個沒有，這個計畫保留下來」。 The country’s water problem speaks to the mismatch between its global economic ambitions and the dire conditions of much of its 1.4 billion population, two-thirds of whom still live in rural areas. 這個國家的用水問題顯示，其全球經濟野心和14億人口中許多人的悲慘情況，頗不相配。印度人口三分之二住在鄉村地區。Source article: https://udn.com/news/story/6904/6034821 Next Article Topic: Typhoonless year brings water shortage in fall/winter Most years, Taiwan is hit by typhoons during the summer and fall, but we have yet to see a typhoon this year. This unusual situation has put pressure on water supply levels in reservoirs around Taiwan. 台灣每年夏、秋兩季颱風頻繁，但詭異的是，今年截至目前為止，竟無任何一個颱風登陸台灣，造成水庫缺水問題。 Due to global warming, the typhoons generated in the Pacific Ocean this year have all moved northward, bypassing Taiwan. Although successive fronts and afternoon showers have brought rainfall, it was only fragmented, covering limited areas and did little to replenish reservoirs. As a result, the reservoir storage this year is lower than in previous years. 這是因為全球暖化之影響，今年大平洋生成的颱風往北移，導致沒有任何一個颱風進來台灣，雖然陸續有鋒面及午後陣雨帶來雨量，但下雨範圍多為局部地區，導致水庫蓄水量較往年低。 According to the Water Resource Agency, as of 2pm yesterday, the Shihmen Reservoir’s water storage was 44 percent of capacity, the Feicuei Reservoir’s was 62.3 percent and the Zengwen Reservoir’s was 31.3 percent. Two of the three major water reservoirs have less than 50 percent of their w

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Sure? Edit ---------------------------------- 更多加值內容，就在通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 15Mins 名人正念語錄 Inspirations 1.Mel Blanc Quote: "That's all folks!" This was Blanc'ssignature sign-off line as Porky Pig, which he used at the end of many Warner Bros. cartoons. Trivia (90 seconds): Mel Blanc, known as "The Man of aThousand Voices," was one of the most influential voice actors in history. He voiced numerous iconic characters for Warner Bros. cartoons, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. Blanc's career spanned over 60 years, during which he voiced characters in over 3,000 cartoons. His dedication to his craft was legendary - during a severe car accident in 1961, Blanc was in a coma for two weeks. Doctors struggled to get him to respond until one of them asked, "How are you feeling today, Bugs Bunny?" To everyone's amazement, Blanc answered in Bugs' voice, "Eh... just fine, Doc. How are you?" This incident showcased Blanc's deep connection to his characters and his incredible talent. 1. 梅爾·布蘭克（MelBlanc） 名言：「就這樣啦，各位！」這是布蘭克作為小豬波奇的標誌性告別台詞，他在許多華納兄弟卡通片結尾處使用。 趣聞（90秒）：梅爾·布蘭克被稱為「千音之王」，是歷史上最具影響力的配音演員之一。他為華納兄弟卡通配音了眾多標誌性角色，包括兔八哥、達菲鴨和小豬波奇。布蘭克的職業生涯跨越60多年，期間他為超過3,000部卡通片配音。他對工作的奉獻精神是傳奇性的——1961年，布蘭克遭遇嚴重車禍，昏迷兩週。醫生們努力讓他有所反應，直到其中一位醫生問道：「兔八哥，你今天感覺如何？」令所有人驚訝的是，布蘭克用兔八哥的聲音回答：「呃...很好啊，醫生。你呢？」這一事件展示了布蘭克與他的角色之間深厚的聯繫和他令人難以置信的才能。 2. June Foray Quote: "I love everything I do with all of the partsthat I do because there's a little bit of me in all of them." Trivia (90 seconds): June Foray was often called the"First Lady of Voice Acting." Her career spanned almost 80 years, from radio in the 1930s to cartoons in the 21st century. Foray voiced a wide array of beloved characters, including Rocky the Flying Squirrel and Natasha Fatale from "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show," Cindy Lou Who in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," and Granny in the Sylvester and Tweety cartoons. Despite her immense talent and prolific career, Foray remained humble and passionate about her work throughout her life. She was a founding member of ASIFA-Hollywood, which created the Annie Awards to recognize excellence in animation. In a fitting tribute, ASIFA-Hollywood created the June Foray Award in 1995 to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to animation. Foray herself was the first recipient of this award named in her honor. 2. 朱恩·福瑞（June Foray） 名言：「我熱愛我所做的一切，以及我扮演的所有角色，因為每個角色中都有一點我自己。」 趣聞（90秒）：朱恩·福瑞常被稱為「配音界第一夫人」。她的職業生涯橫跨近80年，從1930年代的廣播到21世紀的卡通。福瑞為眾多深受喜愛的角色配音，包括《洛基和布魯溫克爾秀》中的飛鼠洛基和娜塔莎·法塔爾、《鬼靈精》中的辛蒂·露·胡、以及貓貓與崔弟卡通中的奶奶。儘管擁有巨大的才華和豐富的職業生涯，福瑞一生都保持謙遜，對工作充滿熱情。她是ASIFA-Hollywood的創始成員之一，該組織創立了安妮獎，以表彰動畫領域的傑出成就。作為一項恰當的致敬，ASIFA-Hollywood於1995年設立了朱恩·福瑞獎，以表彰對動畫事業做出重大貢獻的個人。福瑞本人是這個以她名字命名的獎項的首位獲得者。 3. Frank Oz Quote: "I think if you study–if you learn too much ofwhat others have done, you may tend to take the same direction as everybody else." Trivia (90 seconds): Frank Oz is a multi-talented artistknown for his work as a puppeteer, actor, and director. However, his voice acting has left an indelible mark on popular culture. Oz is perhaps best known as the voice of Yoda from the Star Wars franchise, bringing wisdom and gravitas to the tiny Jedi Master. He also voiced Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and other characters in The Muppet Show, and various characters on Sesame Street, including Cookie Monster and Bert. Oz's approach to voice acting involves fully embodying his characters. For Yoda, he created a complete backstory and personality that informed every aspect of the character's speech and mannerisms. This dedication to character development has made his performances particularly memorable and inspiring. Beyond voice acting, Oz has directed several successful films, including "Little Shop of Horrors" and "In & Out," showcasing his diverse talents in the entertainment industry. 3. 法蘭克·奧茲（Frank Oz） 名言：「我認為如果你研究——如果你過多地學習別人所做的，你可能會傾向於和其他人走同樣的方向。」 趣聞（90秒）：法蘭克·奧茲是一位多才多藝的藝術家，以其木偶操縱、演員和導演工作而聞名。然而，他的配音工作在流行文化中留下了不可磨滅的印記。奧茲可能最為人所知的是為《星球大戰》系列中的尤達大師配音，為這位小個子絕地大師帶來了智慧和威嚴。他還為《芝麻街》和《木偶秀》中的多個角色配音，包括餅乾怪獸、伯特、豬小姐和福茲熊。奧茲的配音方法包括完全融入他的角色。對於尤達，他創造了一個完整的背景故事和性格，這些都影響了角色的言談舉止的每個方面。這種對角色發展的奉獻使他的表演特別令人難忘和具有啟發性。除了配音之外，奧茲還執導了幾部成功的電影，包括《小商店》和《同性大廚》，展示了他在娛樂產業中的多樣化才能。

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) -------------------------------

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Growing up in Taiwan, we can never forget some of the iconic food or drinks from our childhood. This week Patrick and I talk about the most iconic drink in our childhoods - Yakult. Patrick will also uncover the brand origin of Yakult and how it got popularized in Taiwan. What is your favorite childhood drink and what are some of your stories? Share it with us and we will give you a shout out for sharing! Hope you will enjoy this episode with us as much as we enjoyed producing it! 更多15Mins Cafe節目: www.15mins.today/15mins-cafe 歡迎主題投稿/意見回覆 : [email protected] 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀Ep.K851: Oasis Reunion Tour: Global Ambitions and Ticket Turmoil Highlights 主題摘要：Oasis is planning a global reunion tour for 2025, potentially expanding beyond the UK and Ireland to the US, Mexico, and Argentina, with expected profits exceeding £500 million.The initial ticket sales faced significant problems, including long queues and price hikes due to Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing, leading to fan frustration and a regulatory investigation.In response to the backlash, Oasis added shows, implemented a lottery system for tickets, and clarified their lack of involvement in pricing decisions, aiming to improve the fan experience. The music world is buzzing with excitement as the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour takes shape, promising to be a global phenomenon. Initially slated for the UK and Ireland in 2025, rumors now suggest the Gallagher brothers are eyeing an expansion into the United States, Mexico, and Argentina. This ambitious move could see the band performing at massive venues like the 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, potentially pushing the tour's profits beyond the £500 million mark. 樂壇因期待已久的綠洲合唱團重聚巡演正在成形一片沸騰，有望成為全球性的音樂盛事。原本計劃於 2025 年在英國和愛爾蘭展開，如今傳聞蓋勒格兄弟正考慮將演出擴展至美國、墨西哥和阿根廷。這個雄心壯志可能會讓樂團在洛杉磯的 SoFi 體育場等大型場地演出，該場地可容納 7 萬名觀眾，有望將巡演收益推升至 5 億英鎊以上。 However, the euphoria surrounding the reunion has been tempered by the chaos that ensued during the initial ticket sales. Fans faced numerous challenges, including lengthy virtual queues and unexpected price hikes due to Ticketmaster's controversial "dynamic pricing" system. Many supporters were shocked to find standing tickets priced at £355, more than double the expected £148.50. This situation sparked widespread frustration and disappointment, prompting an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority into whether Ticketmaster violated consumer protection laws. 然而，重聚的欣喜之情卻因首輪售票的混亂而蒙上陰影。歌迷們面臨諸多挑戰，包括冗長的虛擬排隊等候，以及因 Ticketmaster 備受爭議的「動態定價」系統而導致的意外漲價。許多支持者震驚地發現，站票價格高達 355 英鎊，是預期 148.50 英鎊的兩倍多。這種情況引發了廣泛的不滿和失望，促使競爭與市場管理局（Competition and Markets Authority）展開調查，以確定 Ticketmaster 是否違反了消費者保護法。 In response to the backlash, Oasis has taken steps to address the situation. The band announced two additional shows at Wembley Stadium for September, implementing a lottery system for ticket sales. This new approach aims to streamline the process and reduce stress for fans. Oasis also released a statement clarifying that they were unaware of Ticketmaster's intention to use dynamic pricing, emphasizing that all ticketing and pricing decisions were left to their management and promotion teams. 為了回應這些批評，綠洲合唱團採取了一系列措施。樂團宣布在九月於溫布利體育場增加兩場演出，並採用抽籤制售票。這種新方法旨在簡化過程，減輕歌迷的壓力。綠洲合唱團還發表聲明，表示他們不知道 Ticketmaster 打算使用動態定價，強調所有票務和定價決策都由他們的管理和推廣團隊負責。 The Oasis reunion tour is set to kick off in Cardiff in July 2025, with subsequent stops in Manchester, London, and Edinburgh before concluding in Dublin. With the addition of the extra Wembley dates, the tour now comprises 20 shows in total. As fans eagerly await the brothers' return to the stage, there's hope that the new ticket sale strategy will provide a more equitable opportunity for supporters to secure their spots at these highly anticipated concerts. 綠洲合唱團重聚巡演定於 2025 年 7 月在卡地夫揭開序幕，隨後將在曼徹斯特、倫敦和愛丁堡演出，最後在都柏林結束。加上額外的溫布利場次，巡演共計 20 場演出。歌迷們熱切期待兄弟倆重返舞台，希望新的售票策略能為支持者提供更公平的機會，搶到這些備受期待的演唱會門票。 Excitement for potential international dates has been further fueled by electronic billboards appearing in New York's Times Square. These teasers, featuring the Amazon Music logo and a picture of the Gallaghers, displayed the message: "If we need to put up a billboard to get these guys to come to the States, here it is." This has intensified speculation about a US leg of the tour, suggesting that the Oasis reunion might truly become a global phenomenon, thrilling fans around the world. 對於可能的國際巡演日期，紐約時代廣場出現的電子廣告看板更是火上加油。這些預告片上有亞馬遜音樂的標誌和蓋勒格兄弟的照片，並顯示訊息：「如果我們需要豎立一個廣告牌才能讓這些傢伙來美國，這就是那面廣告。」這進一步加劇了對綠洲合唱團可能進行美國巡演的猜測，暗示這次重聚可能真的會成為一個全球性現象，讓全世界的歌迷為之瘋狂。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Reunion (Re-un-ion): The music world is buzzing with excitement as the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour takes shape, promising to be a global phenomenon.Frustration (Frus-tra-tion): This situation sparked widespread frustration and disappointment, prompting an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority into whether Ticketmaster violated consumer protection laws.Backlash (Back-lash): In r

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: Collins Dictionary picks ‘NFT’ as word of the year Collins Dictionary has chosen the term NFT as its word of the year after surging interest in the digital tokens that can sell for millions of dollars brought it into the mainstream. 《柯林斯詞典》於近日選出「NFT」為年度詞彙！該數位貨幣交易動輒高達數百萬美元，各界對它的興趣大增，並成功打入主流市場。 NFT is short for non-fungible token. Collins defines it as “a unique digital certificate, registered in a blockchain, that is used to record ownership of an asset such as an artwork or a collectible.” NFT是「非同質代幣」的縮寫，《柯林斯詞典》將NFT定義為「一種基於區塊鏈的獨特數位認證，用於記錄藝術品或收藏品等資產的所有權。」 Most people didn’t know what an NFT was until this year, when sales boomed, sparked in large part by artist Beeple’s March auction of a digital collage NFT for nearly US$70 million (approximately NT$2 billion). Experts at Collins said they chose NFT because of its “meteoric rise in usage,” up 11,000 percent this year. 人們原本對NFT很陌生，但自從數位藝術家畢波今年三月以近七千萬美元（近二十億台幣）的天價，售出一件數位拼貼作品後，NFT熱潮隨即興起，人們紛紛將目光投向NFT市場。柯林斯的專家表示，NFT一詞的使用量「迅速竄升」，今年已增長一百一十倍。 “NFTs seem to be everywhere, from the arts sections to the financial pages and in galleries and auction houses and across social media platforms,” said Alex Beecroft, managing director of Collins Learning. But whether NFT will have a lasting influence is yet to be determined, he added. 「柯林斯學習」的總經理比克羅夫特表示︰「NFT似乎無所不在，從藝術領域到金融版面，並且在畫廊、拍賣會還有社交平台都有它的蹤影。」他補充︰「但NFT是否會產生持久的影響，仍有待觀察。」Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2021/12/06/2003769067 Next Article Topic: Art Museums Are Struggling to Weed Out the Vandals From the Visitors For Hans-Peter Wipplinger, the director of Vienna’s Leopold Museum, the past few weeks have been challenging. As climate protesters across Europe stepped up their attacks against art, Wipplinger took measures to protect his storied collection, which includes famous paintings by Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele. Bags were banned; coats, too. The museum hired extra guards to patrol its five floors. 對維也納立奧波德博物館館長維普林格來說，過去幾周充滿挑戰。隨著歐洲各地氣候抗議者加大對藝術品的攻擊力道，維普林格採取措施保護他的著名收藏，包括克林姆和席勒的名畫。禁止包包，外套也是。博物館雇用額外警衛巡視五個樓層。 It didn’t work. Last week, members of a group called Last Generation walked into the museum and threw black liquid at one of Klimt’s major works, “Death and Life.” A protester had sneaked the liquid into the museum in a hot water bottle strapped to his chest, Wipplinger said. 但沒有成功，上周一個名為「最後一代」團體的成員走進博物館，向克林姆主要作品之一《死亡與生命》潑灑黑色液體。維普林格說，一名抗議者將這種液體裝在一個熱水瓶內偷偷帶進博物館。 The Klimt, protected by glass, was unharmed. But Wipplinger said his security team could only have stopped the attack by subjecting visitors to invasive body searches, “like at the airport.” He didn’t want to even consider that prospect, he added. 受玻璃保護的克林姆作品雖毫髮無損，但維普林格說，他的保安團隊恐怕只能對訪客進行侵入式搜身 來阻止攻擊，「就像在機場一樣」。他還表示，他甚至不想考慮這一可能性。 With the attacks showing no sign of abating, museum directors across Europe are settling into a nervous new equilibrium, fearful for the works in their care but unwilling to compromise on making visitors feel welcome. So far, nothing has been permanently damaged. But many fear that an accident or an escalation in the protesters’ tactics could result in a masterpiece being destroyed. 由於攻擊沒有減弱跡象，歐洲各地博物館館長正陷入一種緊張的新平衡狀態，擔心自己照顧的作品受到損害，但又不願在讓訪客感覺賓至如歸的問題上妥協。到目前為止，還沒有任何永久性的損壞，但許多人擔心，若發生意外或抗議者升級策略，恐導致名作被毀。 The actions, which began in Britain in June, are already increasing in frequency and daring. At first, protesters glued themselves to the frames of famous paintings, but since footage of activists splattering Vincent Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” with tomato soup spread rapidly on social media in October, masterpieces have been doused in pea soup, mashed potatoes and flour. 這些行動於6月在英國開始，如今已日益頻繁，愈來愈大膽。最初，抗議者將自己黏在名畫畫框上，但自從10月活動人士向梵谷《向日葵》潑灑番茄湯影片在社群媒體上迅速傳播以來，名作陸續被潑上豌豆湯、馬鈴薯泥以及麵粉。 Those works were all protected by glass, and the protesters’ projectiles never touched an artist’s brushstroke. Yet, last month, protesters in Paris poured orange paint directly onto a silver Charles Ray sculpture outside the Bourse de Commerce contemporary art space. (A Bourse de Commerce spokesperson said the sculpture was cleaned within a few hours.) 這些作品都有玻璃保護，抗議者的投擲物從未接觸到藝術家的畫作。然而，巴黎的抗議者上月將橘色油漆直接倒在商業交易所當代藝術空間外查爾斯．雷的銀色雕像上。（法國商業交易所一名發言人說，這座雕像在數小時內就被清理乾淨了。） In a statement last month signed by the leaders of more than 90 of the world’s largest art institutions, museum administrators said they were “deeply shaken” by the protesters’ “risky endangerment

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------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Article excerpt: How much exercise do I really need? Two and half hours a week of moderate intensity exercise is what is recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association. Ideally, this means 30 minutes, five times per week, of activities such as jogging, ballroom dancing, biking or swimming. Moderate intensity means you're working in the intermediate zone. If you're able to hold a conversation with the person next to you while doing that activity, you're in the zone. Newer evidence about high intensity workouts known as HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), shows that intensity minutes reduce required exercise time by almost half. There are obvious benefits to exercise. People feel better, they look better, and they perform better in all aspects of their lives when they exercise regularly. Across the spectrum of the human body, irrefutable evidence shows that exercise isn't just about getting a good workout, it's about staying healthy in a broader sense. Exercise can treat depression, anxiety and sleep disturbances. For your heart, it lowers blood pressure, cholesterol levels, the risk of heart attack and stroke. Exercise reduces the risk of inflammatory bowel disease and both prevents and treats type 2 diabetes Source article: http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/29/health/how-much-exercise-metzl/index.html

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- This week Angel brings us to a very important topic for middle-aged people - weight loss. We all know to stay slim and fit require exercising and eating right, but what if we can actually lose weight without exercising? In this episode, we discuss a few possible alternatives to losing weight. Remember, these alternative methods are merely interesting ways you can trick your mind to eat less. It's no means of a proper healthy approach to weight loss. If you have any interesting tips and tricks for losing weight, share it with us and we will give you a shout out for sharing! Hope you will enjoy this episode with us as much as we enjoyed producing it! 更多15Mins Cafe節目: www.15mins.today/15mins-cafe 歡迎主題投稿/意見回覆 : [email protected] 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected]

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep.K847: K-Beauty Tourism: A Growing Trend in South Korea Highlights 主題摘要：South Korea has become a global beauty tourism destination, offering innovative and affordable treatments. Tourists combine travel with beauty procedures, taking advantage of competitive prices and cutting-edge techniques.The affordability of treatments in South Korea, such as Botox injections costing as little as $70, has led to a significant increase in medical tourism, with over 600,000 visitors in 2023.While low prices are attractive, experts advise prioritizing safety and quality. Thorough research, choosing reputable clinics, and understanding potential risks are crucial for a successful beauty tourism experience in South Korea. South Korea has become a global beauty capital, attracting tourists from around the world who are eager to experience its famous skincare treatments and cosmetic procedures. This trend has given rise to a new form of tourism, where visitors combine their travel experiences with beauty treatments, taking advantage of the country's innovative techniques and competitive prices. The Korean beauty industry, known as K-beauty, has gained international recognition for its cutting-edge products and services. 南韓已成為全球美容之都，吸引世界各地的遊客前來體驗其著名的護膚療程和美容手術。這股趨勢催生了一種新型態的觀光，遊客在旅遊中融入美容療程體驗，享受該國創新技術和具有競爭力的價格。韓國美容產業，也就是所謂的 K-beauty（韓式美容），以其尖端產品和服務贏得國際認可。 One such tourist, Yerim Lee, recently shared her experience of undergoing 15 beauty treatments in just three days during a trip to Seoul. Her story highlights the growing popularity of beauty tourism in South Korea. Lee's treatments ranged from non-invasive procedures like microblading and skin boosters to more intensive ones such as Ultherapy and fat-dissolving injections. These treatments aim to achieve the Korean beauty ideal, which emphasizes glowing skin, delicate features, and a youthful appearance. Lee's beauty makeover included popular treatments like Botox, collagen-promoting injectables, and high-tech scalp treatments. The total cost of her treatments came to $4,578, which she claims is significantly cheaper than similar treatments in her home city of New York. 一位名叫 Yerim Lee 的遊客最近分享了她在首爾三天內接受 15 種美容療程的經歷。她的故事凸顯了南韓美容觀光日益普及的現象。李女士接受的療程從非侵入性的眉毛紋繡和皮膚重生注射（skin boosters），到較密集的音波拉提（Ultherapy）和溶脂注射等。這些療程目標是要達到韓式美的理想，強調亮澤肌膚、精緻五官和青春外表。 Lee 小姐的美容改造包括了諸如肉毒桿菌（Botox）注射、膠原蛋白促進劑注射，以及高科技頭皮護理等流行療程。她的療程總費用為 4,578 美元，她聲稱這比在她的家鄉紐約接受類似療程便宜許多。 The affordability of these treatments is a major draw for many tourists. For instance, Botox injections in Seoul can cost as little as $70, compared to $500-$1,400 in New York City. This price difference has led to a surge in medical and beauty tourism, with the South Korean government actively promoting this sector. In 2023, the country saw a record-breaking 605,768 tourists visiting for cosmetic procedures, a 144.2% increase from the previous year. The government has even announced plans to ease immigration procedures for medical tourists, aiming to attract 700,000 such visitors by 2027. This influx of beauty-seeking tourists has transformed areas like Seoul's Gangnam district, which is now famous for its high concentration of plastic surgery clinics and beauty treatment centers. 這些療程的可負擔性是吸引眾多遊客的主要原因。舉例來說，在首爾注射肉毒桿菌素的費用低至 70 美元，相較之下在紐約則需 500 至 1,400 美元。這樣的價差導致醫療和美容觀光大幅增長，南韓政府也積極推廣這個產業。2023 年，該國接待了破紀錄的 605,768 名前來接受美容手術的遊客，較前一年增加了 144.2%。政府甚至宣布計畫放寬醫療遊客的入境程序，目標在 2027 年前吸引 70 萬名此類遊客。這股美容遊客潮已經改變了首爾江南區等地的面貌，該區現在以高密度的整形診所和美容中心聞名。 However, experts caution that while the low prices are attractive, tourists should prioritize safety and quality over cost. Lee advises thorough research and recommends choosing reputable boutique clinics over cheaper "factory clinics." She emphasizes the importance of consulting with medical professionals and understanding the potential risks and side effects of each procedure. Language barriers can also pose challenges for international visitors, making it crucial to choose clinics that offer services in multiple languages. As beauty tourism continues to grow, South Korea is working to improve accessibility for non-Korean speakers and enhance the overall experience for international visitors. This includes developing resources and databases to help tourists navigate the complex world of K-beauty treatments and find reputable clinics. With proper research and caution, beauty tourists can enjoy the benefits of Korea's advanc

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: About space - NASA and Tide team up to do laundry in space Tide is going to outer space. The Procter & Gamble brand is partnering with NASA to keep astronauts’ spacesuits fresh, even on Mars. 汰漬正在前往外太空。這個寶鹼公司的品牌正與美國航太總署合作，維持太空人太空服的乾淨，即便是在火星。 Company and NASA scientists have created a fully degradable detergent that will clean clothes without wasting water. 該公司與NASA科學家已經創造一款完全可自然分解的洗滌劑，不用浪費水就能潔淨衣物。 Over the next decade, they’ll be testing fabric care products, including Tide pens and wipes, at the International Space Station and on missions to the moon and Mars. 在未來10年中，他們將在國際太空站與登月、登火星的任務中，測試織物照護產品，包括汰漬的筆與濕紙巾。 The months or even years that astronauts spend away from Earth means that their spacesuits and clothes can become smelly and stained. Clothes have to be reworn several times before they are ejected with other waste into the atmosphere or sent back to Earth as trash. A crew member will receive 160 pounds of clothes per year through resupply shipments. 太空人離開地球數月，甚至數年的時間，意味著他們的太空服與衣物會變臭且染色。這些衣物與其他廢物被拋入大氣層或當成垃圾送回地球前，必須重複穿著許多次。1名組員每年將透過補給，拿到160磅重的衣物。 Next Article Topic: Russia wants to return to Venus, build reusable rocket 俄羅斯希望重返金星，打造可重複使用的火箭 The head of Russia’s space agency said Friday that Roscosmos wants to return to Venus and bring back soil samples and build spacecraft that will surpass Elon Musk’s rockets. 俄羅斯太空機構負責人週五說，俄羅斯航太太空活動國有公司（Roscosmos）想重返金星 ，帶回土壤樣本，並打造超越（太空探索科技公司）創辦人穆斯克的火箭的太空船。 "We are making a methane rocket to replace the Soyuz-2," Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin said in an interview with state news agency RIA Novosti. 「我們正在打造一種甲烷火箭取代聯合2號火箭（Soyuz-2）」，俄羅斯航太總裁羅戈辛在接受國營「俄羅斯新聞社」訪問時說。 He said it will be a reusable space complex, noting that it will be possible to use its first stage at least 100 times. 他說，新火箭將是可以重複使用的太空綜合體，並強調第一節將有望重複使用至少100次。 "Of course we are looking at what our American colleagues are doing," said Rogozin. "But our engineers are trying to take a shortcut － not to repeat what our SpaceX colleagues are doing but surpass them." 「我們當然有在關注美國同業的進展」，羅戈辛說。「但我們的工程師正試圖抄近路—不是重複SpaceX在做的事，而是超越他們。」Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1457274; https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/paper/1395146 Next Article Topic: Why Tom Hanks turned down Jeff Bezos’ offer to go to space Jeff Bezos offered Tom Hanks a ride to space on his Blue Origin rocket, but it came at a price. （亞馬遜創辦人）傑夫‧貝佐斯曾邀請（好萊塢男星）湯姆‧漢克搭乘他的「藍源」火箭上太空，但要付出代價。 The actor confirmed that Bezos had asked him during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Tuesday, saying if he accepted the offer he was expected to pay. 這名男星週二現身（電視節目）「吉米金默現場秀」時證實，貝佐斯曾邀約他（上太空），並說若他接受（邀約），應該要付錢。 "Well yeah, provided I pay," Hanks said. "It costs like $28 million or something like that. And I’m doing good, Jimmy — I’m doing good — but I ain’t paying $28 million. You know what, we could simulate the experience of going to space right now." 「是啊，若我付錢（就能上太空），」漢克說。「大概要2800萬美元左右。我算是事業有成，吉米—我混得還不錯—但我才不要付2800萬。你知道嗎，我們現在就可以模擬上太空的經驗。」 Hanks, who appeared to promote his new movie "Finch," mimicked shaking in a rocket while in his chair, saying, "I don’t need to spend 28 million bucks to do that." 上節目宣傳新片「芬奇的旅程」的漢克（語畢）便在椅子上模仿搭火箭（上太空時）身體抖動的模樣，並說「我才不要花2800萬來做這種事。」 Next Article William Shatner says Prince William is ’missing the point’ of space tourism 威廉沙特納說 威廉王子沒搞懂太空旅行的真諦 William Shatner is firing a rhetorical rocket back at Prince William after the future king criticized space tourism. 在（英國）威廉王子出言批評太空觀光後，（男星）威廉‧沙特納反唇相譏，還擊這位未來國王。 Shatner, who blasted into space on one of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ rockets, said the British royal has "got the wrong idea" by saying that solving problems on Earth should be prioritized over tourist trips to space. 搭乘亞馬遜創辦人傑夫‧貝佐斯的一艘火箭上太空的沙特納說，宣稱解決地球上的問題應優先於太空旅行的這位英國王室成員，「搞錯了」。 The 90-year-old "Star Trek" actor said that a power generating base could be constructed 250 miles above the Earth and used to supply homes and businesses below. "The prince is missing the point," he added. 這位90歲「星際爭霸戰」男演員說，距離地表250英里的上空可以蓋一座發電基地，用來供應地面住家與建築（所需）。「王子沒搞懂（太空旅行的真諦），」他補充道。 Without mentioning names, William criticized billionaires focused on space tourism in an interview Thursday with the BBC, saying they should invest more time and money in saving Earth. 威廉週四接受英國廣播公司訪問時，在未指名道姓的情況下批評億萬富豪聚焦太空觀光的現象，指稱富豪們應將更多時間與金錢投資於拯救地球。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1498987 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/engli

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎留言你對這集的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 15Mins 名人正念語錄 Inspirations 1. Emma Watson Quote: "I don't want the fear of failure to stop me from doing what I really care about." Emma Watson was born on April 15, 1990, in Paris, France. She rose to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, starting at just 9 years old. Despite her early success in acting, Watson pursued higher education, graduating from Brown University with a degree in English literature. She's known for her advocacy of education, particularly for girls, and was appointed as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in 2014. Watson has consistently emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, balancing her acting career with her studies and activism. She's also a certified yoga and meditation teacher, demonstrating her commitment to personal growth and learning new skills. Watson's dedication to education and self-improvement has made her a role model for many young people around the world. 2. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Quote: "Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come." Dwayne Johnson, born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California, is an actor, producer, and former professional wrestler. Known for his incredible work ethic, Johnson's approach to learning is deeply rooted in consistency and dedication. Before his Hollywood fame, he played college football for the University of Miami, where he learned the value of discipline and teamwork. His transition from wrestling to acting showcases his ability to learn and master new skills. Johnson is known for doing many of his own stunts, constantly pushing himself to learn new physical skills for his roles. Off-screen, he's an avid reader and often shares book recommendations with his followers. Johnson has openly discussed his struggles with depression, using his experiences to learn and grow, and now advocates for mental health awareness. His production company, Seven Bucks Productions, reflects his commitment to learning the business side of entertainment. Johnson's journey from a struggling athlete to one of Hollywood's highest-paid actors illustrates his dedication to continuous learning and self-improvement. 3. Natalie Portman Quote: "I don't love studying. I hate studying. I like learning. Learning is beautiful." Natalie Portman was born on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, Israel. She began her acting career at a young age, starring in the film "Léon: The Professional" at just 13. Despite her early success in Hollywood, Portman has always prioritized education. She famously took a break from acting to attend Harvard University, where she graduated with a degree in psychology in 2003. Portman is fluent in five languages: English, Hebrew, French, Japanese, and German, showcasing her love for learning. She's also published in scientific journals, co-authoring two papers in neuroscience. Beyond acting, Portman has directed and produced films, demonstrating her eagerness to learn different aspects of filmmaking. She's known for thoroughly researching her roles, often learning new skills for her characters, such as ballet for her Oscar-winning performance in "Black Swan." Portman's dedication to learning, both in academics and her craft, has made her a respected figure in Hollywood and beyond.