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【一家旅遊不卡卡，就找富邦旅平卡！】出國前還在為投保旅平險煩惱嗎？讓富邦產險快樂旅平卡幫您搞定所有問題！只要一次註冊就能存好資料，下次出門勾一勾就搞定!快速又方便!馬上了解更多： https://fstry.pse.is/8upunr 本保險商品一切權利義務悉依保單條款辦理，富邦產險保留承保與否之權利。 ——以上廣告由 Firstory 與【月城南廣告】共同執行—— ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- ⏰ 5-4-3-2-1,轉念就是這麼簡單!Mel Robbins的無秒法則,讓你從猶豫到行動! 📚 為什麼選Mel Robbins? John老師:「很多生產力提升的書,讀完方法論就像讀完PhD,手冊太厚、要follow的事情太多,你就覺得成功離你太遠!但Mel Robbins很friendly,就像隔壁家阿姨,戴著粗框眼鏡,平易近人,用的詞彙不會很深!」 她用的比喻超簡單:當你猶豫要不要把球踢出去,別人已經踢出去了球不踢出去,成功率就是0%總是要先踢出去才會知道 AI時代的閱讀方式: 阿鍵老師:「現在有AI輔助,我們看得很快、過濾也很快!以前可能花半天一天看一本書,現在一個下午20幾本書,一直過濾過濾!」 「比較多是在篩選上面協助我們!」 The 5 Second Rule:五秒法則 核心概念:5-4-3-2-1 當你沒有辦法take action時,當你心中很多雜念、無法專注時:在心裡默念或直接念出來「5-4-3-2-1」 在這幾秒鐘裡,你就很容易轉念! 阿鍵老師:「這五秒鐘不要去想你待會要幹嘛,你就是倒數!在這五秒鐘會幫你把思緒集中到接下來要做的事情上面,這是一個很神奇的心理運作過程!」 背後原理:啟動「蜥蜴腦」 蜥蜴腦(Lizard Brain): 管理我們求生、比較原始的能力Fight or flight的反應媽媽的倒數 vs 自己倒數: John老師:「小時候媽媽說『我數到三,一二三八樓!』是在幫我們啟動蜥蜴腦——你跟媽媽打架,要不然就逃跑!」 「如果我媽媽倒數,我應該很慘!但想一想,Mel Robbins講得也沒錯:你在倒數時,尤其是自己替自己倒數,更容易摒除雜念、啟動理性作業、理清當下!」** 💡 Two Uses:兩種使用情境 情境1:猶豫不決時 John老師:「When you are undecisive,沒辦法決定一件事情時:5-4-3-2-1,你更能回歸本心、看清楚本心本意是什麼!」 阿鍵老師舉例:「內向的人問路時會想很多,到底要不要找這個人?但其實5-4-3-2-1,直接上了,問路是大家都會的!」 John老師補充:「你猶豫的是要找帥哥還是美女?5-4-3-2-1,結果不是找美女也不是找帥哥,找那個老伯伯——回到本位了!」 情境2:拖延、動力不足時 「我今天應該要做學習、我已經plan要做這件事,但為什麼行動帶不起來?這時候你需要5 second rule!」 阿鍵老師:「倒數完就是幫你解決掉理由、把藉口給殺掉了!」 John老師:「甚至讓你可以觀察到你的猶豫!當你觀察到它以後,它就不存在了!你會問:Why am I hesitating?為什麼我不做?立場就switch了——本來是被理由綁住,現在變成一個主動、active的人!」 🎯 需要刻意練習! Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't John老師:「這需要刻意練習!就像任何運動員一樣,不是天生來就有辦法,有些人有天賦5-4-3-2-1就啟動了,但別人要花刻意練習的能力才能啟動!」 刻意練習久了: 每次倒數5-4-3-2-1後,那些雜念、心裡的反抗、蜥蜴腦的voice就會消失你的flow被打斷時,5-4-3-2-1幫你回到專注狀態適用情境: 起床爬不起來:5-4-3-2-1自我怀疑(Imposter Syndrome):5-4-3-2-1Meeting卡住想吃東西:5-4-3-2-1回到狀態關掉電視機、少用social media:5-4-3-2-1被完美主義影響:5-4-3-2-1🔍 Self-Awareness自覺感的重要性 John老師:「心理學裡有一個部分是自覺感。If you become more self-aware,很多問題其實就不見了,它自己會不見!但你越沒有self-awareness、沒有自覺感,你就不知道它存在!」 Prioritize你的注意力: 阿鍵老師:「你注意的著重點是什麼,它就會變成重要的!只要注意點一直都是『我好緊張我好焦慮』或『我不會』,那它就變成重要的。但如果把注意點放在『我要去進行了』,那些不會、焦慮就變得沒那麼重要了!」 💪 信心來自行動! Mel Robbins的核心觀念: 阿鍵老師:「我們的信心來自於行動,不是因為有信心之後才去做行動!我們行為做久了之後,才能夠建立信心!」 John老師:「肯定是這樣!刻意練習久了,在更多情境應用時,你肯定會對自己更有信心!為什麼?Because you are in control!那些蜥蜴腦的voices就不會來control你!」 跟英語學習的關聯: 「你的英語只要有用,那一定有用!進不進步這件事,很多人都會進入完美主義心態『我要進步、分數要得高』。但你有沒有用?有用,信心就會大增!」 「常聽而已、單向input絕對沒辦法幫助信心!但當你跟外國人開口、在meeting大膽用字、大膽享受full English environment時,你的信心倍增!你才會發現:這個東西才是我的,我控制它,而不是它控制我!」 想要加入這個充滿學習熱忱的VIP社群嗎？ 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday

Summary: Tesla’s overtook Toyota as the world’s most valuable carmaker recently as a sign that investors are believing more and more in an energy transition away from fossil fuels. On the day that Tesla exceeded Toyota in market value, Tesla shares rose 3.5% in intraday trading, giving it a market capitalization of US207.2billion (Toyota’s were USD201.9billion). Tesla made 103,000 vehicles in the last quarter, only about 4% of the 2.4 million made by Toyota. So, by 2025, we should be able to see electric vehicle account for 10% of all global passenger vehicles. 原文章討論: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-896-tesla-overtakes-toyota-and-exxon-s-market-value-in-symbolic  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences Surpass v. – exceed Tesla surpassed Toyota in market value last week. Investor enthusiasm surpassed the forecast of market analysts.  Doubled v. - two times Shares of Tesla doubled in a few months. Peter doubled his pay by working overtime every day.  High-profile adj. – well known   Toyota is making high-profile investments in electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Terry Kuo is a high-profile entrepreneur in the tech industry.

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L160: Epstein Files Unleash Political Conspiracies Highlights 主題摘要The release of the Epstein files has reignited fierce controversy and wild conspiracy theories.Catastrophic redaction failures exposed victim identities, severely damaging public trust in government agencies.The relentless obsession with these files distracts voters and traumatizes the actual victims. The release of the Jeffrey Epstein files has reignited a firestorm of political controversy and wild conspiracy theories across the United States. In early 2026, millions of recently declassified documents were made public, exposing extensive networks of powerful figures. Rather than providing clear answers, the document dump has fueled rampant speculation. Names of high-profile politicians, including former President Bill Clinton and current President Donald Trump, appear frequently in the logs. While the files confirm both men socialized with Epstein decades ago, no concrete evidence of criminal wrongdoing by either leader has officially emerged. 艾普斯坦檔案的發布，在全美再度引爆了政治爭議與各種荒誕的陰謀論。二〇二六年初，數百萬頁近期解密的檔案被公開，揭露了龐大的權貴交友網絡。這批外洩文件非但沒有提供明確解答，反而助長了猖獗的臆測。前總統比爾・柯林頓與現任總統唐納・川普等知名政客的名字頻繁出現在這些紀錄中。儘管檔案證實兩人幾十年前都曾與艾普斯坦有過往來，但目前官方尚未提出任何關於兩位領導人涉嫌犯罪的具體證據。 Adding fuel to the fire, the chaotic release has severely damaged public trust. The Department of Justice faced intense backlash after catastrophic redaction failures exposed the identities of numerous victims. Online sleuths quickly discovered that blacked-out text could easily be recovered, revealing sensitive information. This staggering incompetence has led to widespread allegations that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the FBI are deliberately manipulating the narrative. Critics argue that the selective exposure of names proves deep-state operatives are orchestrating a massive, coordinated disinformation campaign. 讓情況雪上加霜的是，這次混亂的文件發布過程已嚴重損害了民眾的信任。美國司法部因災難性的文件塗黑疏失，意外暴露了眾多受害者的身分，進而面臨強烈的輿論反彈。網路鄉民很快就發現，只需簡單操作就能還原被遮蔽的文字，輕易揭開敏感資訊。這種令人錯愕的嚴重失職，導致外界普遍質疑中央情報局和聯邦調查局正刻意在背後帶風向。批評者認為，這種選擇性地揭露部分名字的做法，證明了深層政府的幕後黑手正在策劃一場大規模、有組織的假訊息戰。 President Trump recently addressed the unfolding situation during a highly tense White House press briefing, aggressively pushing back against the mainstream media. When repeatedly pressed by a CNN reporter about the sensitive documents, the president visibly lost his temper. He angrily dismissed the ongoing inquiries as a fabricated witch hunt orchestrated by political enemies, bluntly stating that it was time for the country to move on. Meanwhile, the House Oversight Committee has urgently requested the Clintons to testify regarding past associations, guaranteeing more political theater. 川普總統最近在一場氣氛緊繃的白宮新聞記者會上，針對這個不斷延燒的局面做出回應，並強烈反擊主流媒體的報導。當一名 CNN 記者不斷追問這些敏感文件時，總統明顯情緒失控。他憤怒地將這些持續進行的調查斥為政敵策劃的捏造獵巫行動，並直言不諱地表示國家是時候該向前看了。與此同時，眾議院監督委員會已緊急要求柯林頓夫婦就過去的交往關係作證，這無疑保證了未來將有更多的政治大戲上演。 The unrelenting obsession with these highly classified files highlights a profound sickness within the modern American political landscape. As toxic conspiracy theories continue to mutate and spread unchecked across digital platforms, the actual victims of these horrific crimes are repeatedly traumatized and completely forgotten. Until an independent commission can thoroughly investigate without political interference, the truth will remain buried beneath layers of political spin, leaving society vulnerable. 外界對這些極度機密文件的無休止迷戀，凸顯了現代美國政壇中一種深層的病態。隨著有毒的陰謀論在數位平台上持續變異並肆無忌憚地散播，這些駭人聽聞犯罪事件的真正受害者卻不斷受到二度傷害，甚至徹底被遺忘。除非有一個獨立委員會能夠在不受政治干預的情況下徹底展開調查，否則真相將永遠被埋藏在層層的政治話術之下，讓社會繼續處於脆弱的危險之中。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Declassified [adjective, having had security classification removed]: Millions of recently declassified documents were made public.Redaction [noun, the process of removing sensitive information from a document before publication]: Catastrophic redaction failures exposed the identities of numerous victims.Fabricated [adjective, invented or produced in order to deceive]: He dismissed the ongoing inquiries as a fabricated witch hunt.Unrelenting [adjective, not yielding in strength, severity, or determination]: The unrelenting obsession with these highly classified files highlights a profound sickness.Interference [noun, the action of getting involved in a situation where you are not wanted]: An independent commission must investigate without political interferenc

Topic: Hurricane, tropical storm or super typhoon? Here is what to know about Asia’s most dangerous weather systems 颱風是一個具有破壞性的風暴。大西洋另一端稱之為「颶風」的颱風，在亞太地區最常於七月到十月間侵襲台灣。 A typhoon is a storm of damaging proportions. Also known as hurricanes across the Atlantic Ocean, the most dangerous weather systems in the Asia-Pacific region are most likely to hit Taiwan from July to October. 然而，熱帶性低氣壓和超級颱風的差別到底是什麼？ But, what’s the difference between tropical depressions and super typhoons? 亞太地區有四種類型的的破壞性暴風。它們與地震不同在於它們一定程度的可預測性。 There are four types of destructive storms in the Asia-Pacific region which, unlike earthquakes, are somewhat predictable. 風速每小時29英理(46公里)以下的稱之為「熱帶性低氣壓」；風速在每小時29英里（46公里）和每小時55.5英里（89公里）之間的稱之為「熱帶風暴」或「熱帶氣旋」。而又稱之為颶風的颱風則是風速在每小時55.5英里（89公里）和每小時114.5英里（183公里）之間的風暴。 The tropical depressions — wind speeds of 29 mph (46 kph) or less; the tropical storms — wind speeds between 29 mph (46 kph) and 55.5 mph (89 kph); and, the typhoons, also known as hurricanes — wind speeds between 55.5 mph (89 kph) and 114.5 mph (183 kph). 超級颱風，相當於第五類風暴，因為其風速超過114.5英里/小時（183公里/小時）。 Super Typhoons, which are equivalent to a category 5 storm, have wind speeds greater than 114.5 mph (183 kph). 除了帶來破壞力強大的巨風外，颱風還能降下難以置信的雨量。由於台灣島的山脈縱貫全島，這些風暴的降雨量有時會在數個月中超過常規降雨量。 In addition to bringing damaging winds, typhoons can drop incredible amounts of rain. Owing to the mountains running the length of the island, these storms can sometimes drop rain in excess months of regular precipitations. 應該準備什麼？｜What should you prepare? 颱風來襲，你應該在家中準備好一個緊急災難包，裡面應當有急救箱和基本藥物。 In case of a typhoon, you should prepare a disaster supplies kit for home, including a first aid kit and essential medications. 台灣災難醫療隊建議民眾備好足夠維持至少一天的食物量、水、電池和其他應急用品。 Disaster preparedness officials recommend that you have enough food, water, batteries, and other emergency supplies to last at least 1 day. 在斷水的情况下，可以考慮到附近的便利商店買可飲用的水和一些泡麵。 In case of water cuts, think of rushing to a convenience store next door to buy some drinkable water and some instant noodles. 還剩下什麼呢？｜What’s more? 記得將電器產品充飽電，多儲備可飲用水和電池，同時也別忘記為車子加好油(以防萬一)。同時，你也可以將家裡的浴缸先裝滿水以備不時之需。 Remember to charge up electronics, secure extra water and batteries, and fill up your car ahead of the weekend. You can also run a bathtub full of water for a large supply of emergency water, in case the water supply is interrupted. 颱風很危險不只因為它們可以造成身體傷害和財產損失；強風還可能擊倒電線和中斷水的供應。 Typhoons are dangerous not only because they can cause bodily injury and damage to property, but strong winds can also knock down power lines and disrupt the water supply. Source article: https://chinapost.nownews.com/20210911-2762480 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 water storage capacity. 水利署資料顯示，截至昨日下午二時為止，石門水庫蓄水量為百分之四十四，翡翠水庫蓄水量百分之六十二點三，曾文水庫蓄水率百分之三十一點三，三大水庫中有兩座儲水量低於五成。 In order to prepare for demand for water next year, the government has decided to implement three measures to control water usage. Firstly, starting from last Wednesday, night water pressure in the Taoyuan, Hsinchu and Miaoli areas was to be lowered from 11pm through to 5am the following day. Secondly, the irrigation of some areas of Taoyuan, Hsinchu and Miaoli was to be suspended, and farmers affected by the measures will receive government compensation. Thirdly, the Ministry of Economic Affairs is setting up a central drought response center to better respond to the crisis and to distribute water resources according to needs. Taiwanese are advised to take water-saving measures. 為審慎因應明年用水需求，政府實施三項因應措施。第一，桃竹苗中自上週三起，每天晚上十一點至隔日清晨五點實施減壓供水；第二，桃竹苗部分地區的農田，將停止供灌，政府也會給予補償，維持農民生活；第三，經濟部將成立抗旱中央應變中心，拉高應變層級，做好調度節水，更請全民配合省水。Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/10/19/2003745390 Next Article Topic: Wax apples price rise expected due to premature drop caused by weather Wax apples are popular gifts during the Spring Festival season in Taiwan. The fruit’s major producing area is the coastal townships in Pingtung County such as Donggang, Fangliao and Nanjhou. However, since 2016, wax apple

----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 💼 228連假後,該收心了!一個年沒練習,嘴巴舌頭都卡卡?這集教你找出Speaking盲點! 農曆年後第二週,John老師和阿鍵老師要帶大家做輕量級收心操!過年吃太多、錢包變瘦、體重飆升,嘴巴也生疏了?這集從最直達心脏的tips開始:台灣人Speaking常犯的5大錯誤,自覺了才知道怎麼修正! 🎯 成功秘訣:刪掉失誤就成功! John老師:「You can learn fast by knowing how not to fail, you succeed faster!找到失誤的點,把失誤都eliminate掉,我們就成功了!成功的方法有好幾百種,但刪掉失誤永遠不敗!」 阿鍵老師:「做起來沒那麼容易!大家多少都意識到這些問題,只是不見得有心力去調整。」 關鍵:必須先自覺!先自覺才知道what to fix, what is the problem, then we will deal with how to fix it! ❌ 錯誤1:Lazy Tongue - 尾音全部不見! 最常見的問題:最後一個音節不發音 經典例子: Help → Hel (沒有p) = Hell(去地獄吧!) Work → Wor (沒有k) Life → Lif (沒有F音) Live → Li (沒有V音) Please → Plea (沒有Z音) John老師:「一個是『幫幫我』,一個是『去地獄吧』!差很多!」 為什麼會這樣? 阿鍵老師:「尾音對華語使用者來說不是中文會用到的講法,我們比較不在意。」 日本人 vs 台灣人: 日本人:補足音節 → Work變成「Wa-ku」(加ku)台灣人:直接omit → 尾音消失V和Z特別容易skip: 台灣人對咬唇音(V)或Z音都會skip、很輕、或不認真發音,這就是Lazy Tongue!解決方法:Shadowing時把它念完整! John老師:「只有read out loud、經歷shadowing exercise時,才會發現『啊!John老師的有V,我的沒有V!我的沒有T,沒有D!』」 ❌ 錯誤2:過去式全部消失 - 沒有ED! 台灣人習慣:全部都是現在式,沒有過去式! 沒有Wanted,只有Want沒有Worked,只有WorkED很麻煩?Lazy就讓它過!為什麼會這樣? John老師解釋:「中文語法影響我們!昨天做的、今天做的、明天做的,我們都會加『昨天』『今天』『明天』,所以習慣性就是『I work yesterday』『I will work tomorrow』,work就是always work!」 阿鍵老師:「我們以前國高中真的會變這樣!」 ED發音有時是eat、有時是id: 所以大家覺得「我懶得think,那我就全部現在式,反正大家聽得懂!」 ❌ 錯誤3:Will vs Going to - 承諾的差異 阿鍵老師問:「日常生活中聽外國人比較少用will,比較常用going to(gonna),這有什麼關係嗎?」 John老師解析:Commitment的差異 I will go to Japan this year: 一個commitment、一個promisePre-planned的東西More certaintyI'm going to Japan this year:不知道什麼時候反正今年有去沒去聽起來沒那麼serious現代人的趨勢:「現在的人不喜歡做太多承諾,不喜歡把話講死!所以用going to就是『反正今年去一下』,沒有那麼committed的感覺!」 ❌ 錯誤4:過度補償 - 把尾音發得超級重! 另一個極端:為了提醒自己發音,把它發得超級重! 經典例子: Work: 正常:Work(k很輕)過度補償:Work-er!(加一個ker,變成k-e-r或k-u-h)Street: 正常:Street(三個子音str連在一起)台灣人:S-uh-treet 或 Stree-t!(把每個子音分開念)Spring: 正常:Spring(spr是同一個音的輔音)台灣人:S-uh-pring!(S獨立出來,加一個U-H或ER)Ask: 國外:Ask(K是輕音)台灣:As-k!(K非常非常重)為什麼會這樣? John老師:「當老師提醒要念出來時,不是叫你把那個音加重,而是『Remember the syllable, don't skip it!』但華語小朋友(大人也會)為了補足,就做過頭了!」 兩個極端都不好: 都沒有(omit)全部加重我們要取中間值!阿鍵老師:「這些連音、子音沒有母音輔助,真的需要靠shadowing多練習,習慣它怎麼發!」 ❌ 錯誤5:S的混亂 - 單複數、第三人稱 兩種S常常搞錯: 1. 第三人稱動詞的S: He work at Google ❌He works at Google ✅2. 複數名詞的S: Singular and Plural但Water不能加S(不可數名詞)Double或Triple時忘記加S台灣人的兩種極端:完全不加S(加S會錯,那我乾脆不加!)通通都加S(過度補償)解決方法:自覺自己的pattern「是不是我常態都過分加S?或過分都不加S?Singular and plural分不清楚?Countable and uncountable nouns搞不懂?」 但是...Who Cares? John老師安慰:「外國人也常講錯!但如果你能意識到這個,聽的人會覺得你講話還蠻好聽的、有水準!」 阿鍵老師:「You care about communication more than the grammar!」 💡 學習心態:一次進步一個錯誤 John老師:「We eliminate one mistake at a time!你去自覺一個,慢慢去消除它。如果真的有錯,who cares!先從溝通開始,有更多應用,再從中eliminate錯誤,這就是學習的過程!」 阿鍵老師:「學習就是先做了,然後再把錯誤調掉,一步一步進化!」 🔥 2026火馬年目標 今年從自覺開始: 做Reading Out Loud時identify自己的common mistakes透過Shadowing練習修正一次改善一個問題不要怕錯,溝通最重要有需要幫忙?歡迎留言在幕後教師室!John老師和阿鍵老師會想更多方式鼓勵你、幫助你! 想要加入這個充滿學習熱忱的VIP社群嗎？ 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday

Summary: Climate change is benefitting South Korean farmers, as increased temperatures enables them to farm bananas, causing a boom in it. The second article discusses how a Soccer club got fined for using sex dolls to fill empty seats in their stadium due to coronavirus. 原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-874-about-skorea-more-korean-bananas-to-be-harvested-this-year   Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Agriculture n.: science or practice of farming Is agriculture the most important industry in the world? Does Taiwan excel at fruit agriculture?  Controversy n.: public discussion about something negative Did the recall of the mayor of Kaoshong spark controversy? Is controversy good for a brand?  Salacious adj.: too much sexual detail Was Playboy a salacious magazine? Did the scandal contain lots of salacious details?

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Topic: More ’Korean bananas’ to be harvested this year amid climate change Jeju Island was long considered the only warm-enough region in Korea for commercial banana farming, but climate change is now turning the mainland into a producer of the tropical fruit. 濟州島長久以來被認為是韓國唯一一個夠溫暖的地區，適合香蕉商業化種植。但氣候變遷現在正使韓國本土，變成這種熱帶水果的產地。 According to the agricultural technology center in North Chungcheong Province, the number of people investing in banana farming has surged in recent years. 根據忠清北道農業技術中心，投資香蕉種植的人數近年來已急遽增加。 About 99.7 percent of all bananas consumed here are imported, mainly from the Philippines, and most of the rest is produced on Jeju. But with more farmers exploring the field, this soon could change. 南韓吃掉的所有香蕉中，約99.7%為進口，主要來自菲律賓，其餘大多數產自濟州島。惟隨著更多農民探索這片領域，這種情形不久就可能有所改變。 Next Article Topic: Climate change exposes future generations to life-long health harm A child born today faces multiple and life-long health harms from climate change, growing up in a warmer world with risks of food shortages, infectious diseases, floods and extreme heat, a major global study has found. 一項大型全球研究發現，今日出生的孩童，面臨著氣候變遷帶來多項終生的健康危害──他們在暖化的世界長大，伴隨著糧食短缺、傳染性疾病、洪水，以及極端高溫等風險。 Climate change is already harming people’s health by increasing the number of extreme weather events and exacerbating air pollution, according to the study published in The Lancet medical journal. And if nothing is done to mitigate it, its impacts could burden an entire generation with disease and illness throughout their lives. 根據這份發表於醫學期刊《刺胳針》的研究指出，氣候變遷造成極端天氣事件不斷增加，空氣汙染持續惡化，早已開始傷害人類健康。而且，如果不採取任何行動來緩和情況，氣候變遷的影響將帶來疾病和病痛，加重一整個世代終生的負擔。 “Children are particularly vulnerable to the health risks of a changing climate. Their bodies and immune systems are still developing, leaving them more susceptible to disease and environmental pollutants,” said Nick Watts, who co-led the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change study. He warned that health damage in early childhood is “persistent and pervasive,” and carries lifelong consequences. “Without immediate action from all countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions, gains in wellbeing and life expectancy will be compromised, and climate change will come to define the health of an entire generation,” he told a London briefing. 《刺胳針健康與氣候變遷倒數計時》的研究共同主持人尼克‧沃茲指出：「孩童面對變遷氣候的健康風險特別脆弱。小孩的身體和免疫系統仍然在發展階段，使得他們更容易受到疾病和環境污染物影響。」 Yet introducing policies to limit emissions and cap global warming would see a different outcome, the research teams said. In that scenario, a child born today, would see an end to coal use in Britain, for example, by their sixth birthday, and the world reaching net-zero emissions by the time they were 31. The Lancet study is a collaboration by 120 experts from 35 institutions including the WHO, the World Bank, University College London and China’s Tsinghua University. 不過，研究團隊表示，推出政策限制氣體排放，並控制全球暖化程度，則會出現不同的結果。在那樣的情況下，舉例而言，今天出生的孩童會在六歲生日那天看到英國停止使用燃煤，並在三十一歲時看到全球達成淨零碳排放的目標。《刺胳針》這項研究是一百二十位專家的合作成果，他們來自三十五個機構，其中包括世界衛生組織、世界銀行、倫敦大學學院，以及中國的清華大學。 On a “business-as-usual” pathway, with little action to limit climate change, it found that amid rising temperatures and extreme weather events, children would be vulnerable to malnutrition and rising food prices, and the most likely to suffer from warmer waters and climates accelerating the spread of infectious diseases such as dengue fever and cholera. 研究發現，如果照著「一切照常進行」的路徑發展，只採取少許行動限制氣候變遷，除了持續攀升的氣溫和極端天氣事件之外，孩童容易受到營養不良以及食物價格上漲的影響，也最可能面臨暖化的水源和氣候，加速登革熱和霍亂等傳染性疾病的傳播。 Among the most immediate and long-lasting health threats from climate change is air pollution, the researchers said. They called for urgent action to reduce outdoor and indoor pollution through the introduction of cleaner fuels and vehicles, and policies to encourage safe and active transport such as walking and cycling. 研究人員表示，氣候變遷帶來最立即且持續最久的健康威脅就是空氣汙染。他們呼籲各國政府採取緊急行動，藉由引進較乾淨的燃料和交通工具，以減少室外和室內的污染，並推出政策鼓勵大眾採取安全且自主性較高的通勤方式，包括步行和騎腳踏車。 The WHO says that globally in 2016, seven million deaths were due to the effects of household and ambient air pollution. The vast majority of these were in low and middle-income countries. “If we want to protect our children, we need to make sure the air they breathe isn’t toxic,” said Sonja Ayeb-Karlsson, a global health specialist at Britain’s Sussex University who worked on the Lancet study. 世界衛生組織表示，二○一六年全球有七百萬人的死亡原因來自於家庭和周遭環境中的空氣汙染。這些人絕大多數都居住於中低收入國家。英國薩塞克斯大學的全球健康專家索妮雅‧阿耶布─卡爾森參與了這份研究，她表示：「如果想要保護我們的孩子，就必須確定他們呼吸的空氣是無毒的。」 Source article: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2019/11/17/2003725971/2 Next Article Topic: Physics Nobel rewards work on climate change, other forces Three scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday last week for work that found order in seeming disorder, helping to explain and predict complex forces of nature, including expanding our understanding of climate change. 致力於在看似無序中找到秩序的三位科學家，上週二獲得了諾貝爾物理學獎。他們的研究有助於解釋及預測複雜的自然力量，包括增進我們對氣候變化的理解。 Syukuro Manabe, originally from Japan, and Klaus Hasselmann of Germany were cited for their work in developing forecast m

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Summary Few years ago, delivery apps such as UberEats, GrubHub, FoodPanda, Deliveroo were the disruptive technology that gave way to a closer link between the gig economy and restaurants. Thanks to these apps, restaurants are able to make deliveries and reach more customers. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants that have turned to rely solely on these apps for business are feeling the pain- the pain of higher costs. With most of the delivery apps charging 40% of the order taken, restaurants are now losing money. 原文章討論: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-890-as-diners-flock-to-delivery-apps-restaurants-fear-for-their Vocabulary and Sample Sentences Delivery apps（Food-delivery apps） n. - 外送平台 Delivery apps deliver restaurant food and groceries. Foodpanda and UberEats are the most well -known food-delivery apps in Taiwan.  Hostage n. - 被綁架的人 The tourists were taken hostage by the gunman.  Wine growers have been held hostage to the interests of the cereal and soybean farmers.  Deceptive adj. - 虛偽的，詐欺的 Appearances can be deceptive. The firm is indicted for deceptive business practices.

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「挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行」慶祝中國信託60週年！即日起至2026/3/31止，每天登入中國信託行動銀行APP加碼抽OPENPOINT點數10,000點(60份)、跨轉6元手續費優惠券(6萬份)。立即抽獎> https://fstry.pse.is/8t7uns 抽獎路徑>中國信託行動銀行APP>點選更多>任務牆 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— ----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L152: Sana-mania: Iron Lady Becomes Japan's Pop Idol Highlights 主題摘要Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has transformed the Japanese election into a pop culture phenomenon dubbed "Sana-mania," engaging youth like never before.While utilizing a carefully curated "cute" image to gain popularity, Takaichi maintains ultra-conservative policies and a hardline stance on defense.Securing a historic landslide victory, she now possesses a powerful mandate to reshape the nation's economy and constitution without significant opposition. Japanese politics has traditionally been the dull, predictable domain of elderly men in gray suits making obscure backroom deals, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has thoroughly shattered this exhausting mold. As the nation's first female leader, she has ignited a cultural wildfire dubbed "Sana-mania," transforming the typically staid election season into a vibrant, high-energy spectacle rivaling major pop star fandoms. This unprecedented shift has turned political apathy into feverish excitement, capturing the imagination of the electorate and drawing global attention to a democratic process that was once considered sleep-inducing. 日本政壇向來是身著灰西裝的高齡男性與晦澀密室協商的代名詞，既沈悶且乏味；然而，首相高市早苗已徹底粉碎了這令人疲乏的既定印象。作為日本首位女性領袖，她點燃了一股被稱為「早苗狂熱」的文化野火，將向來死氣沈沈的選舉季，轉變為一場熱度堪比流行巨星崇拜的政治奇觀。這種前所未見的轉變，將原本的政治冷感轉化為狂熱的興奮，不僅抓住了選民的想像力，更讓全球目光聚焦於這個曾經被視為令人昏昏欲睡的民主進程。 This viral phenomenon, locally known as "Sanakatsu," is continuously fueled by a youth-led obsession with her meticulously curated style and savvy digital presence. Fans avidly clamor to purchase the specific pink pens she wields in parliament and dissect her luxury handbags, while her X account commands millions of loyal followers. By showcasing heavy metal drumming skills and projecting an approachable, "commoner" persona, she has successfully re-engaged a younger demographic that had previously felt deeply alienated by the rigid stiffness and perceived irrelevance of traditional political discourse. 這股在日本當地被稱為「早苗活」的病毒式現象，源於年輕世代對其精心經營的個人風格與精湛數位操作的狂熱追逐。粉絲們爭相搶購她在國會使用的特定款粉紅鋼筆，熱烈剖析她的名牌手提包款式，而她的 X（前推特）帳號更坐擁數百萬名忠實追隨者。透過展現重金屬爵士鼓的才華並投射出親民的「庶民」人設，她成功重新連結了那些過去因傳統政治論述僵化、且認為政治與己無關而深感疏離的年輕族群。 However, strictly beneath the viral hashtags and fashionable accessories lies a steely political operator frequently compared to Britain’s "Iron Lady," Margaret Thatcher. Takaichi is an unapologetic ultra-conservative who champions drastically increased defense spending to counter regional threats and maintains fiercely hardline stances on both immigration and relations with China. Her signature "Sanaenomics" policy promises bold fiscal stimulus, skillfully blending populist economic relief with distinct nationalism designed to restore national pride and consolidate her power base across varied demographics. 然而，在病毒式傳播的主題標籤與時尚配件之下，隱藏的卻是一位常被比作英國「鐵娘子」柴契爾夫人的鐵腕政治操盤手。高市是一位毫不掩飾的極端保守派，她極力主張大幅增加國防預算以抗衡區域威脅，並在移民改革與對中關係上維持極度強硬的立場。她招牌的「早苗經濟學」承諾推行大膽的財政刺激政策，巧妙地將民粹主義式的經濟救濟與鮮明的民族主義結合，旨在重振國家榮耀並鞏固其跨越不同人口結構的權力基礎。 This hybrid strategy has proven devastatingly effective, securing her Liberal Democratic Party a historic supermajority of 316 seats in the lower house. This stunning landslide victory provides Takaichi with a clear, unshakeable mandate to aggressively reshape Japan’s constitution and economy without the usual fear of opposition interference. By successfully merging celebrity allure with iron-fisted governance, Takaichi has not only dominated the election but fundamentally rewritten the rules of Japanese political engagement for the modern era, proving that style can indeed be substance. 這種混合戰略已證明成效斐然，確保了她所領導的自民黨在眾議院奪下 316 席的歷史性絕對多數。這場令人震驚的壓倒性大勝，賦予高市早苗明確且不可動搖的授權，讓她能在無懼在野勢力干擾的情況下，大刀闊斧地推動修憲與經濟重塑。透過完美融合名人魅力與鐵腕治理，高市不僅主宰了這場大選，更從根本上為現代領導時代改寫了日本政治參與的遊戲規則，證明了「風格」本身即是強大的「實質」力量。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Spectacle [noun, a visually striking performance or event]: She transformed the election into a vibrant pop spectacle, drawing global attention to the process.Obsession [noun, the state of being obsessed with someone or something]: The phenomenon is fueled by a youth-led obsession with her curated style and digital presence.Alienated [adje

Topic: Maybe This Time, the Bikes Won’t End Up in the River In 2013, Rome pulled the plug on its bike share program after it ran out of money and cars kept double-parking in front of its bike racks. Last year, a Hong Kong company gave up after many of its green bicycles ended up in the Tiber river. Months later, a Singapore company bailed after Romans stole the yellow bikes and broke them down for parts. 2013年，由於經費用盡，加上老有汽車並排停在單車架前，羅馬終止了單車共享計畫。去年，在旗下許多綠色自行車落得葬身台伯河的下場後，一家香港公司打了退堂鼓。數月後，一家新加坡公司在羅馬人偷走其黃色單車並拆解拿走零件後，也離開了。 Rome has been a bike share wasteland, but Uber says things will be different for the shiny new red bikes it has introduced all over the city. 羅馬一直是單車共享難以生存的荒原，但優步宣稱，它在全市推出的閃亮紅色新單車會讓情況改觀。 “We’ve tested ours on Rome’s cobblestones,” said Michele Biggi, manager of Uber’s Jump electric-bike program in southwestern Europe, who added that previous competitors’ bikes weren’t up to the city’s demands and “could have fallen down with just a gust of wind.” 優步南歐地區Jump電單車計畫經理米歇爾．畢吉說：「我們已在羅馬的鵝卵石街道上做過測試」，並指以前競爭對手的單車未達到城市的要求，「可能光是一陣風吹過就倒下了」。 He has big plans for the Uber bikes, he said, which “will change Rome and give the city a new lifeblood.” 他說，他為優步單車制定宏偉計畫，這「將改變羅馬且給這座城市注入新的生命力」。 Uber and its competitors have already introduced similar pedal-assisted bikes and electric scooters in Paris; London; Lisbon, Portugal; Brussels and other cities that in several cases are overrun with rolling menaces. (Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, has decried “the scooter anarchy.”) But Rome, the first Italian city to get Uber’s electric-bicycle service, is not any other European city. 優步及其競爭對手已在巴黎、倫敦、里斯本、布魯塞爾及其他城市推出類似的助力單車和電動滑板車，而其中有些城市狀況連連。（巴黎市長安妮．伊達戈曾譴責「滑板車無政府狀態」）。然而，第一個獲得優步電動自行車服務的義大利城市羅馬，可不是任何其他歐洲城市。 Rome could be a bike-share dream in one respect: There is no shortage of demand. The city has only two finished subway lines (a third is perennially under construction), and buses come late, fail to show up and occasionally explode. 從某方面來說，羅馬可以成為共享單車的夢幻國度：不乏需求。該市只有兩條完工的地鐵線路（第三條一直在興建中），而公車則會晚點、不出現，偶爾還會爆炸。 Driving on the city’s notoriously clogged streets is a nightmare. Parking is worse. 在這個城市塞到爆的街道上開車有如噩夢一場，找地方停車更會要了老命。 But the obstacles to a bike share program are daunting: Rome’s infamous potholes, its mounds of uncollected trash, double-parked cars, a strong vandal spirit in place since the actual Vandals sacked Rome, and a local resistance to change and physical exertion. Rome’s embattled mayor, Virginia Raggi, urged Romans to show that the city is civilized after all. 但單車共享計畫遇到的阻礙也令人生畏：羅馬惡名昭彰的路面坑窪、成堆待收的垃圾、並排停放的汽車、自真正的汪達爾人洗劫羅馬以來就一直存在的強烈破壞精神，以及當地人對改變和體力消耗的抗拒。陷入困境的羅馬市長拉吉敦促羅馬市民，以行動證明這座城市畢竟是文明的。 “If we don’t want these bikes to be badly treated, guess who it is up to?” Raggi said at the Uber bikes’ unveiling Oct. 21. “Romans themselves are the first defense against degradation.” 拉吉10月21日在優步單車發布會上說：「如果我們不希望這些單車受到虐待，猜猜要靠誰呢？羅馬人自己是抵禦毀壞的第一道防線。」 The company is introducing a fleet of 2,800 bicycles that can be left practically anywhere, and they seem to be everywhere. 該公司正推出總數2800輛的自行車隊，使用後幾乎隨處皆可停放，而它們也似乎無所不在。 But not all Romans are fans. “Rome Is Gross” a well-known social media feed decrying the city’s degradation, has posted complaints about the high price of the Uber bikes, which cost 50 cents to unlock and then 20 cents for every minute of use. That is about the rate charged by car-sharing services. 但並非所有羅馬人都很喜歡。譴責城市退化的著名社交媒體消息「羅馬讓人噁心」抱怨優步單車收費高昂，解鎖價格為50美分，每用一分鐘收費20美分，這跟汽車共享服務費率差不多。 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/347676/web/#2L-16028705L Next Article Topic : Bike-promoting Belgian minister finds own cycle stolen A Belgian minister arrived by bike to a news conference to promote cycling on Tuesday, only to find it had been stolen when he left half an hour later. 週二，比利時一位部長為了推廣騎自行車，騎單車至新聞發佈會現場，半小時後離開，卻發現自己的單車被偷了。 Ben Weyts, minister of mobility for the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, unveiled a plan to invest 300 million euros （$320 million） in cycle lanes until 2019, as part of a wider program to promote alternative modes of transport. 班．維茨，荷語法蘭德斯區的交通部長，推出一項斥資3億歐元（3億2000萬美元）在2019年前興建自行車專用道的計畫，作為範圍更廣泛的推廣替代性交通模式的一部分。 "We left the bike in racks at the station and locked it," a spokesman for the minister said. "When we got back half an hour later, it was gone." 「我們把單車停在停車架上，還上了鎖，」該位部長的發言人說。「當我們半小時後回來，車就沒了。」 While Belgium is a country obsessed with cycling as a sport, cars are the main method of commuting to work, leading to some of the worst road congestion in Europe. 比利時仍堅信騎自行車是一種運動，汽車還是通勤上班的主要工具，使得比國的交通壅塞情況在歐洲數一數二。 The minister had to call his driver to pick him up from the station in Halle, just south of Brussels, the spokesman said, and hoped police would discover the bicycle thief with the help of security camera footage. 發言人說，部長只好打電話給他的司機，要司機到位於布魯塞爾南部的哈勒自行車站接人，自行車只能指望警方透過監視器影像的協助找出小偷。 Source article: http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/paper/1079689 Next Article Topic: Bicycle helmets can prevent injury and death While riding a bicycle in New Taipei City’s Tamsui District on Oct. 15, author Chen Ro-jin

----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 🎙️ 特別來賓:克寧老師!聊聊Podcast剪接時最想刪掉的Filler Words! 這集非常榮幸請到克寧老師來喝咖啡!讓阿鍵老師休息一下,換個口味!John老師和克寧老師要聊聊Podcaster剪接時的秘密:那些「嗯」「啊」「那個」「you know」「I mean」到底要不要剪?剪太多會不會太像念稿?保留多少才natural? 從Podcaster的角度到英語學習者的實戰技巧,這集要告訴你filler words的存在意義,以及如何聰明使用、有效練習! 👋 開場:克寧老師很難Book! John老師:「非常榮幸,因為時間喬不上!克寧老師的時間很難book,而且最主要是——這個單元不需要我吧!」 克寧老師:「這個單元不需要你!」 John老師:「所以15Mins Family如果想在Teacher's Lounge多聽到克寧老師的聲音,用comment link給克寧老師一個shout out!要不然會覺得沒有存在感!」 **今天的話題來源:**之前John老師跟阿鍵老師聊到podcast剪接,私底下又發想了一個主題:Podcast剪接時最想刪掉哪幾個字? 🎬 Podcaster的剪接哲學 克寧老師的做法:盡量保留來賓特色 「我其實蠻喜歡的是,最近做比較多人物訪談,我喜歡讓大家聽得到來賓本來的特色!只要不會太不順、不會造成『替他提心吊膽』或『你對這個東西是不是很有自信』的感覺,我通常都會盡量保留!」 但有些真的要剪:一直說「嗯」「啊」遠距錄音時來賓看不到John老師的臉,講完會很沒自信地說:「對,所以...」(重複一遍)當下錄音還好,但剪接時聽起來就有點煩躁John老師的觀察:看波形就知道! 「我現在只要看波形,我就可以知道這一段是他在講『那個』,這段可以直接拉掉;他在講『對』,這個也可以拉掉!」 克寧老師:「我已經可以看波形看出來了!」 💬 中英文常見的Filler Words 英文Filler Words: 克寧老師最常講:Well (拉長一點)No, OK, no「因為那時候我可能用中文在思考,腦袋還在想怎麼轉化成英語,我就會怕對方尴尬,想辦法用一些詞去填!」 John老師 x Angel老師的互相影響: 「我跟Angel老師很常互相影響!如果那次聊天我用了很多you know,他就會開始使用大量的you know;他用like的時候,就會影響我一直用like!」 為什麼會這樣? 「聊開以後會不自覺開始用同樣的頻率或用詞,達成和諧——讓對方覺得『我get你在做什麼』的樣子!」 John老師 x Gavin老師的特殊Pattern: 「我跟Gavin老師最常的是——I mean(換句話說)!」 「我們兩個都很喜歡講完一件事情,進入那種老師狀態,怕對方聽不懂:I mean, 換句話說... 然後再重新summarize一遍!」 「我跟Angel沒有這個問題!」 克寧老師:「我今天自己節目也很常會有!他講完某個話題怕我聽不懂,就再解釋一遍。通常這個地方我就把它剪掉!」 跟不同人就有不同Filler Words: John老師分析:「跟Patrick老師比較少,因為Patrick會很stick to the outline,他很precise!我跟Angel老師、Gavin老師幾乎沒有在follow outline,outline拿來參考用!」 「我們沒有熟到那種尬聊、完全忘記前面是麥克風、忘記我們在錄podcast!」 🎭 Filler Words的存在意義 好處1:聽起來更Natural 克寧老師:「我會猶豫到底要不要剪,而且Podcast應該很real!剪太多就很像在念稿!」 John老師:「變成一個預錄節目,顯得很生硬,可能有距離感!我們就是要表現很real,尤其Café一開始設定的目標就是最模擬的狀態——咖啡廳裡隔壁桌兩個人在尬聊!」 好處2:大腦還在組織 克寧老師:「很多filler的存在好像有幾個原因:第一個就是你的腦子還在動、嘴巴還在組織,所以你會想說我要講什麼;第二個是你可能跟人家聊天,對方還在思考沒有講話,你會很怕那個silence,覺得很尴尬!」 John老師補充第三個原因:「你不自覺的!比如說在家裡沒有演練、沒做rehearsal,然後去做presentation,你很容易回歸到原本的狀態——跟朋友聊天的狀態。Filler word就會再次使用,但那個場合可能需要你很formal!」 🎯 如何練習改善Filler Words? 克寧老師的方法:聽自己錄音 「對我來講最有用的方法是——我以前真的會有很多『對啊所以然後』,但我覺得可能因為自己有在做podcast,就會被迫去聽自己講話的習慣。你就會覺得『原來我常常有這些語詞』,我就會想辦法有意識地去修正它!」 John老師:「聽自己錄音很好!等你聽到那個filler word,你才會自覺『我還蠻常用這個字的』!」 Angel老師的練習法:自己對自己講話 克寧老師問:「所以John老師你鼓勵平常沒事的時候要自己多對自己講話嗎?」 John老師:「這個其實Angel老師當年就是這樣練習的!聽起來像配音員課程的感覺!」 Angel老師的成功案例:拿美劇來roleplay拿戲劇、boy band的歌來唱模仿他們的腔調模仿被interview時的樣子「如果你喜歡Scarlett Johansson講話的語氣,大量吸收她的interview,去模仿的話,你就變成台版的Scarlett Johansson——雲端情人!模仿久了就變你的!」 📝 進階技巧:用更好的Filler Words取代 ❌ 不好的Filler Words(可以刪掉):嗯、啊、呃那個 克寧老師:「那個就拜拜!Delete those!」 ✅ 好用的Filler Words(可以保留):WellYou knowLet me think for a sec / Let me think for a secondAllow me to process this(讓我消化一下) 🎯 升級版的Filler Words(更專業): Instead of "I mean":What I want to say is...What I want to explain is... Buy time的技巧(Presentation必學):I like your questionThat is a great question克寧老師:「先贊同對方,然後賺時間!其實意思跟well、you know沒差太多,只是換一個比較長、真的是句子的講法!」

Summary:  For higher education students, standardized college exams in the US have been upended during the pandemic. In-person SAT exams have been canceled and a number of selective schools have made the exams test optional, at least temporarily. A group of high school students sued the College Entrance Examination Board, claiming its advanced placement tests are unfair to teens trapped at home by the coronavirus pandemic without adequate computers or Internet connections. Students take the AP exams often with the hopes of earning college credit. As many as 20 percent of students were unable to submit their responses through the testing platform in the first three days of the exam.  原討論文章：https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-869-college-tests-called-unfair-to-homebound-tech-poor-students  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:  Discriminate v. discrimination – make an unjust distinction in the treatment of different categories of people to things - It would be considered discrimination if the online tests do not allow students with low internet bandwidth to participate. - The AP test discriminated against students who were in remote areas and lack in resources.  Unrealistic adj. – not realistic- It is unrealistic to think all students have good internet connectivity - One cannot have unrealistic expectations about Advanced Placement Tests.  Upend v. – set or turned upside down - College exams are upended by the pandemic - Kelly upended her lego box, trying to find that one lego figure. 

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L148: AI Giants War: Age Checks & Security Highlights 主題摘要OpenAI launches strict age verification to block under-13s and protect teenagers.Google reveals Gemini 3 and AntiGravity to secure AI development hubs.Anthropic unveils Claude Cowork for real-time team collaboration and file sharing. The global AI arena exploded into action this week as three industry titans launched major updates simultaneously. Moving beyond simple text generation, the battle has aggressively shifted toward user safety, rigorous developer security, and streamlined enterprise efficiency. This strategic divergence indicates a maturing market where companies are no longer just showing off speed, but are fiercely competing to integrate their models into the fabric of daily life while balancing rapid innovation with strict regulation. 近期全球人工智慧戰場烽火連天，三大科技巨頭不約而同地發布了重量級更新。這場戰役已超越了單純的文字生成，轉而積極搶攻用戶安全、嚴密的開發者資安以及企業運作效率。這種策略上的分歧，顯示出市場正邁向成熟：各家公司不再僅止於炫耀運算速度，而是激烈競逐將自家模型融入日常生活的運作架構中，力求在快速創新與嚴格監管之間取得平衡。 OpenAI is tackling digital safety head-on by rolling out a controversial age-prediction system for ChatGPT. This new mechanism utilizes advanced algorithms to analyze usage patterns, aiming to identify and strictly block users under thirteen while protecting teenagers. While privacy advocates voice concerns, OpenAI insists that automatically filtering inappropriate content is non-negotiable. By enforcing these checks, the company aims to preempt regulatory crackdowns and ensure its platform remains a responsible educational tool rather than a liability. OpenAI 選擇正面迎擊數位安全議題，為 ChatGPT 導入了一套備受爭議的年齡預測系統。這項新機制運用先進演算法分析使用者的行為模式，旨在精準識別並嚴格封鎖 13 歲以下的用戶，同時強化對青少年的保護。儘管隱私權倡議團體對此表達憂心，但 OpenAI 堅持，自動過濾不當內容是不可妥協的底線。透過強制執行這些查核，該公司試圖搶先防範潛在的監管打壓，確保其平台能維持負責任教育工具的定位，而非淪為安全漏洞。 In parallel, Google officially unveiled Gemini 3, featuring the specialized "AntiGravity" hub to revolutionize development security. This launch directly addresses past vulnerabilities by prioritizing architectural integrity alongside raw processing power. Developers can now build complex applications with the confidence that their infrastructure is shielded against external threats and internal leaks. This move signals Google’s commitment to raising the standard for secure software engineering in an increasingly hostile digital environment. 與此同時，Google 正式揭曉了 Gemini 3，並主打名為「AntiGravity」的專屬中心，誓言徹底革新開發安全性。此次發布將架構的完整性置於與原始運算效能同等的地位，直接回應了過去的安全漏洞問題。開發者現在能更有信心地建構複雜的應用程式，確信其底層基礎設施能有效抵禦外部威脅與內部資料外洩。此舉宣示了 Google 在日益險惡的數位環境中，致力於提升安全軟體工程標準的決心。 Finally, Anthropic is targeting the corporate sector with "Claude Cowork," a feature designed for seamless team collaboration. Unlike its rivals focusing on consumer safety or backend code, Anthropic is doubling down on office productivity, allowing users to analyze documents together in real time. This transforms the chatbot into a dynamic colleague capable of managing heavy workflows. As these distinct paths emerge, users now face a diverse ecosystem where AI serves as a specialized utility for safety, security, and professional success. 最後，Anthropic 透過推出「Claude Cowork」鎖定企業端市場，這是一項專為無縫團隊協作所打造的功能。不同於競爭對手聚焦於消費者安全或後端程式碼，Anthropic 選擇在商務生產力上加碼押注，允許使用者即時共同分析文件。這項功能成功將聊天機器人轉型為能駕馭繁重工作流程的動態協作夥伴。隨著這三條截然不同的發展路徑浮現，使用者如今面對的是一個多元蓬勃的生態系，在此之中，AI 已演化為能滿足安全、資安防護與專業成就的專門工具。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Simultaneously [adverb, at the same time]: The global AI arena exploded into action as three industry titans launched major updates simultaneously.Divergence [noun, a difference in opinions, interests, or directions]: This strategic divergence indicates a maturing market where companies are competing to integrate models into daily life.Controversial [adjective, causing a lot of disagreement or argument]: OpenAI is tackling digital safety by rolling out a controversial age-prediction system for ChatGPT.Preempt [verb, to take action in order to prevent something from happening]: By enforcing these checks, the company aims to preempt regulatory crackdowns and ensure its platform remains responsible.Architectural [adjective, relating to the design and structure of a building or system]: This launch addresses past vulnerabilities by prioritizing architectural integrity alongside raw processing power. Reference article: 1. https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/chatgpt-starts-detecting-under-18-users-new-safety-sys

Topic: Why the Philippines Is a Hoops Haven Go to any street corner in the Philippines. Any village. Any beach. Even a church. You’re likely to see a basketball jersey. 在菲律賓隨便去到哪個街角，哪個村落，哪個海灘，甚至哪個教堂，你應該都會看到籃球衣。 “It’s often described as a religion,” Carlo Roy Singson, managing director of NBA Philippines, said in an interview. 美國國家籃球協會（NBA）菲律賓分會總監辛松受訪時說：「大家常說，籃球就是菲律賓人的宗教。」 Indeed, basketball is ingrained in Filipino culture and has been for more than a century. The sport’s permeation of a country of about 105 million began in the late 1800s, when Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States in 1898 after the Spanish-American War. 的確，籃球在菲律賓文化扎根已超過一個世紀。 籃球於19世紀末傳入這個目前有一億零五百萬人口的國家，終至遍布每個角落。1898年西班牙在美西戰爭中戰敗，把菲律賓割讓給美國。 A large facet of the introduction of the fledgling game was Christian missionaries, who were part of the YMCA, or Young Men’s Christian Association. The game’s inventor, Dr. James Naismith, conceived of the sport at what was then known as the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts. 籃球這個新興運動傳入菲律賓，很大一部分是靠基督教傳教士，這些傳教士是基督教國際社會服務團體「基督教青年會」（YMCA）的成員。籃球發明人奈史密斯博士就是在美國麻州春田市當時名為「國際YMCA訓練學校」的地方，想出籃球這種運動。 To take a round object and throw it into a peach hoop, as Naismith pictured it, could be a character-building endeavor. Soon after he invented it, missionaries began spreading it around the world, particularly in the Far East and the Philippines, in U.S.-controlled areas — a kind of sports imperialism. 奈史密斯設想，拿起一個球形物並將它丟進一個桃木筐，這種努力過程可以培養品格。在他發明籃球後不久，傳教士開始把這種運動傳布到世界各地，尤其是美國控制的遠東地區和菲律賓，算是一種運動殖民。 The NBA and its players, recognizing the sport’s popularity in the Philippines, have invested time there in recent years. In 2013, the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers played a preseason game there. According to a spokesman for the league, the NBA’s Facebook page has 7.3 million followers from the Philippines, the largest of any country outside of the United States. NBA及其運動員認識到籃球在菲律賓大受歡迎，近年在菲律賓投入許多時間。2013年，休士頓火箭隊和印第安納溜馬隊在菲律賓打了場季前賽。根據NBA發言人的說法，NBA臉書專頁有730萬名粉絲來自菲律賓，菲律賓是美國之外最大的粉絲來源國。 This all began in the early 1900s, when basketball was introduced into schools in the Philippines. In 1913, the first Far Eastern Championship Games — an early version of what is now known as the Asian Games — took place in Manila, featuring several East Asian countries taking part in Olympics-style competitions, including basketball. 這一切全始於20世紀初，當時籃球傳入菲律賓各級學校。1913年，亞洲運動會前身、第一屆遠東運動會在馬尼拉舉行，幾個東亞國家參與奧運式的競賽，包括籃球。 It was the first of 10 biennial events, before disagreements between the countries disbanded the games. The Philippines won gold in nine of them. 遠東運動會兩年一次，總共辦過十次，後來因為各國意見不合而停辦。菲律賓在其中九次贏得籃球金牌。 The country’s population took to the sport en masse. In 1936, its national team made the Olympics and finished fifth. At the 1954 FIBA World Championship, the Philippines won a bronze medal, the best finish for an Asian country. 菲律賓舉國上下都愛上籃球。1936年，菲律賓國家隊打進奧運並拿下第五名。在1954年世界杯男籃錦標賽中，菲律賓贏得銅牌，寫下亞洲國家最佳成績。 Two decades later, in 1975, the Philippine Basketball Association, Asia’s first basketball league, was created. These games kept the sport at the forefront of Filipino culture and helped grow interest throughout the 20th century. 20年後，1975年，菲律賓職業籃球聯賽開打，是亞洲第一個職業籃球聯賽。這些比賽讓籃球處在菲律賓文化的重要位置，並在整個20世紀激發菲律賓人對籃球的興趣。Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/341713/web/#2L-15029994L Next Article Topic: About Philippines - Sinking feeling: Philippine cities facing ’slow-motion disaster’ When Mary Ann San Jose moved to Sitio Pariahan more than two decades ago, she could walk to the local chapel. Today, reaching it requires a swim. 當瑪莉．安．聖荷西20多年前搬到西堤歐帕里翰時，她還能走路到當地的禮拜堂，如今卻得游泳才能到達。 The main culprit is catastrophic subsidence caused by groundwater being pumped out from below, often via unregulated wells for homes, factories, and farms catering to a booming population and growing economy. 主因是抽取地下水造成的災難性地層下陷，通常是經由未受管制的家庭、工廠和農田水井抽取，目的是應付人口暴增及經濟成長所需。 The steady sinking of coastal towns in the northern Philippines has caused Manila Bay’s water to pour inland and displace thousands, posing a greater threat than rising sea levels due to climate change. 菲國北部沿海城鎮持續下陷，讓馬尼拉灣的海水湧向內陸，造成數千人無家可歸，威脅更甚於氣候變遷所引發的海平面上升。 The provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan have sunk between four and six centimeters annually since 2003, according to satellite monitoring. By comparison, the UN estimates average sea level rise globally is about three millimeters per year. 衛星觀測顯示，從2003年起，班巴加省和布拉坎省每年地層下陷達4到6公分。相較之下，聯合國估測，全球海平面平均每年上升約3公釐。 Next Article: Topic: Philippines’ Duterte pestered again as gecko stalls speech 菲律賓杜特蒂又被糾纏 因壁虎打斷演說 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte just keeps getting bugged during his public speeches. 菲律賓總統羅德里戈．杜特蒂公開演講時，一直被打擾。 A noisy gecko was the latest wildlife contributor to an address by Duterte, interrupting the leader on Thursday evening just as he launched another tirade at human rights groups critical of his bloody war on drugs. 一隻喋喋不休的壁虎，是供稿給杜特蒂演講的最新野生生物，週四晚間就在他發表另一段長篇大論斥責批評他嗜血反毒戰的人權團體時，打斷這名領袖。 The reptile’s persistence caused laug

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About WFH - Microsoft to let employees work from home permanently Software giant Microsoft will let employees work from home permanently if they choose to, US media reported on Friday, becoming the latest employer to expand work-from-home provisions prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic. 美國媒體週五報導，軟體業巨擘微軟將允許讓員工選擇永久在家工作，在武漢肺炎（新型冠狀病毒病，Covid-19）大流行疫情下，微軟成為最新擴大讓員工遠距上班的雇主。 US tech news website The Verge said most Microsoft employees are still at home as the health crisis drags on, and the company doesn’t expect to reopen its US offices until January of next year at the earliest. 美國科技新聞網站The Verge稱，在這場健康危機拖延之際，大多數微軟員工仍在家辦公，微軟預期最早明年1月才會重新開放在美國的辦公室。 But when it does, workers can choose to work from home permanently with their manager’s approval, although they will have to give up their office space. 但當它重開，員工經主管批准，可以選擇常態性在家工作，儘管他們將必須放棄他們在辦公室的空 間。 Next Article Working parents’ woes deepen as schools shut down again 學校再次關閉 在職父母的麻煩加深 Working parents of kindergarten and elementary school students are struggling again to find suitable childcare options, as all schools in the Seoul metropolitan area have been ordered to move classes online until Sept. 11. （南韓）幼兒園和小學學生的在職父母，正再次努力尋找合適的育兒選項。因為首都圈的所有學校，均已被通令將課程改為線上，直到9月11日。 Although the measure was in response to the recent surge in the number of infections among students, teachers and other education workers, remote learning poses a burden to working parents as younger children are less likely to stay focused on lectures for a longer time. 儘管這些措施旨在因應最近在學生、教師與其他教育工作者中，感染人數激增的疫情，但遠距學習對在職父母造成負擔，因為較年幼的孩童，比較不可能長時間專注於課程。 The only option for working parents is sending their children to "emergency child care" classes, set up at schools for kindergarteners and younger elementary students who are in need of care during the day. 在職父母的唯一選項，是將他們的小孩送到「緊急托兒」班，學校的緊急托兒班是為了有日間照顧需求的幼兒園生及低年級小學生而設。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1410043 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1396438 Next Article Topic: The New, Hip Co-Working Spaces Technology has upended where we work. The line between work and play has been blurred, and the difference between the office and home has all but disappeared. As a result, there's a new class of white-collar workers who roam the earth looking for places to get their jobs done. 科技顛覆了我們工作的場所。工作與玩樂之間的界線模糊了，辦公室和家的區別也幾乎消失了。 因此，出現了新一類的白領工作者，他們在地球上四處遊走，尋找完成他們工作的地方。 Some of them work from home, curled up on the couch or in a home office — maybe with a drone hovering nearby. Others camp out at expensive cafes, refilling their mugs of fancy coffee throughout the day. But increasingly, these untethered employees are gathering in a new kind of office known as the co-working space. 他們當中有些人在家工作，蜷縮在沙發上或是家庭辦公室裡，或許還有架無人機在附近盤旋。其他人則是在昂貴的咖啡店內紮營，整天將他們的昂貴咖啡不斷續杯。 然而，這些不受束縛的員工正聚集在一種被稱為共同工作空間的新的辦公室，而且此風日盛。 Surely, you've heard of these places. But their numbers have multiplied across the country in the past few years, filling a niche for those who need more than a cafe but less than an office. They now come in a wide range of options. Some are fancy; some are not. Some require memberships; some do not. Some target technology workers; others are for writers or small businesses. And in the Los Angeles area, there seems to be a co-working option for every neighborhood and every profession. 你肯定聽說過這些地方，然而它們的數量過去幾年裡在全國卻呈倍數成長，滿足了那些需要一處不只是咖啡店，卻又不像辦公室的場所的小眾的需求。 這種場所如今可有多樣的選擇。有些很昂貴，有些則不會。有些需要是會員，有些則不用。有些瞄準科技業員工，也有些針對作家或小企業。而在洛杉磯地區，每個區里和行業似乎有都共同工作空間可供選擇。 Before you rush out to join a co-working space, there are pros and cons to consider. Some believe working away from a traditional office improves productivity. A study published last year in The Quarterly Journal of Economics examined Ctrip, a 16,000-employee Chinese travel agency, where call-center employees were randomly assigned to work in either the office or the home. Those who worked from home were 13 percent more productive, the report found. When Ctrip gave all its workers the option to work from home, productivity grew even further, to 22 percent. 在你急著加入共同工作空間前，必須考量其中利弊。 有些人認為不在傳統辦公室工作能提高生產力。去年發表在經濟學季刊的一項研究報告對於攜程進行了研究。攜程是家有1萬6000名員工的中國大陸旅行社，其客服中心員工被隨機分配到辦公室或是在家工作。這篇報告發現，在家工作的員工生產力多了13%。當攜程讓所有員工在家工作時，生產力更進一步成長22%。 Another study published last year in the journal Sleep Health, found that people who had flexible work schedules slept better than those who had to report to the office at specific times. But there are studies that raise doubts about working remotely. "How Effective Is Telecommuting?" published last year in the journal Psychological Science in the Public Interest, found that working from home can make people feel sad. The report says this is likely because of the social and professional isolation experienced from being home alone for too long. 另個去年發表於睡眠健康期刊的研究報告發現，享有彈性工作時間的人比那些必須在特定時間向辦公室報到的人睡得更好。 但也有研究對於遠距工作提出了質疑。去年發表於公共利益心理科學期刊的研究報告「電子通勤效果如何？」發現，在家工作會讓人感到悲傷。報告稱，這很可能是孤獨在家太久而產生的社會與職業隔離感造成的。Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/293698/web/ Next Article What can employers do if

----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 延續誇張練習法的話題,John老師和阿鍵老師這集要分享一個被遺忘但超重要的練習技巧: **錄下自己的聲音!**就像照鏡子才知道自己的表情,錄音才能聽到別人聽到的你。而且,透過跟15Mins音檔比對,你會發現原來那些停頓、語調變化都有意義! 🎧 Podcaster的秘密:為什麼要戴監聽耳機? 阿鍵老師透露:「我們在錄音的時候一邊帶著監聽耳機,這個叫做監聽,是在聽我們自己的聲音!」 監聽的目的:確認頭沒有離開麥克風檢查咬字清不清楚即時發現設備問題(最慘的狀況)控制voice control(發聲控制力)檢查喉嚨有沒有雜音John老師說:「這叫direct monitoring(直接監聽),當下就要聽到自己哪個咬字不對、聲音飽不飽和。就好像照相,一開始照好了,後面修圖就不用修得那麼辛苦!」 兩種monitoring方式:同步監聽(Synchronous): 錄音當下戴耳機即時聽非同步回放(Asynchronous): 錄完之後playback剪輯時聽 🔊 為什麼聽自己的聲音這麼奇怪? John老師解釋:「從物理性來講,我們自己發聲時聽到的聲音是骨傳導,從體內聽到的,不是從耳朵聽到的!所以對著麥克風錄出來再playback,跟我們體內聽到的聲音不太一樣!」 需要習慣多久? John老師:「50集左右!」 阿鍵老師驚訝:「John老師的50集很快,我的50集大概是一年!你50集大概一個月兩個月就到了!」(當初日更時代) John老師坦白:「其實不是習慣,是根本無視了!I start to ignore my own voice or how different it is。慢慢就比較在意voice control——我發聲出去有沒有控制力,而不是在意聲音有沒有磁性、像不像radio voice。那個都是其次了!」 真正要在意的是:咬字有沒有清楚Playback時能不能想像自己嘴巴張開的樣子聲音裡面有沒有帶表情 大概總共within a month, over three hours of content,三個小時左右的錄音時間就會習慣了! 📱 Language Learning的Recording Benefits John老師:「Recording yourself has a lot of benefits!在台灣我們都做silent reading(默讀),但還有一種方式:record yourself!」 具體做法:Take a couple of lines(挑幾行)Record yourself(錄下自己)Play it back(播放回聽)Check your own work(檢查自己的表現)這樣可以double check和review你的Reading Out Loud到底做到心中的幾分! 🎥 要不要錄影? 阿鍵老師建議:「如果要做的話,可以連夸張的嘴型一起錄!用錄影的,這樣可以連嘴巴的形狀跟聲音一起錄下來!」 John老師:「如果沒有camera shy(鏡頭恐懼)當然沒問題!如果camera shy就先從recording開始。」 阿鍵老師:「Camera shy的話你要一次面對兩個挑戰:聽自己的聲音,還要面對自己的臉!」 John老師:「就好像照鏡子有點害羞,沒有那麼自恃!照久了要慢慢習慣!」 💡 Recording的三大好處 好處1:發現困難點 阿鍵老師:「你會很容易發現自己在哪些地方有困難點,下次就知道要在哪個地方多小心、放慢速度或加強!」 當你遇到比較難發音的字,或某個paragraph念Reading Out Loud有困難,把它錄下來會很明顯! 好處2:Compare Playbacks(比較錄音) John老師:「我們國際時事跟讀單元,John老師已經念好一種版本,你拿這個文稿自己做Reading Out Loud exercise,自己錄自己,然後兩個recording做comparison(比較)!」 可以清楚抓到細節:John老師在這邊念怎麼會有pause(停頓)怎麼會有intonation的change(語調變化)哪個地方比較快、哪個地方比較慢哪個地方比較高、比較低阿鍵老師:「這就有點像我們上次提到英文比較像rhyming(有韻律感),用playback的時候就可以聽得出來句子的節奏!」 好處3:培養細節敏感度 John老師用咖啡比喻:「就像我們煮兩杯咖啡來比較哪一杯比較好喝、喜歡哪種豆的風味。有了comparison以後,對細節的敏感度會非常非常好!」 阿鍵老師:「你同時要練的部分蠻多的:耳朵的聽覺反應、嘴巴的肌肉,它的速度累積都需要一段時間練習!」 ⏱️ 練習建議:不用太長! 阿鍵老師貼心提醒:「時間不用太長,一段大概30秒到90秒,跟一個reels的時間差不多就夠了!」 回聽時的重點:❌ 不要算犯了多少個錯誤❌ 不要看成「算分數」「被扣分」✅ 只注意嘴型和聲音就好 📈 每次都會進步! John老師鼓勵:「每一次的recording都不是考試!你下一個recording一定會比之前的recording更好!」 Podcast界的智慧: 「很多人錄podcast錄一兩集就想放棄,覺得『哇我怎麼那麼難聽,口條怎麼這麼差』。但沒有人生下來口條就好的!」 阿鍵老師:「我們建議大家都要自己錄、自己剪輯。剪輯是你最快知道自己哪個地方要進步的方式!」 進步公式:第一集一定比第二集差第二集一定比第三集差等到一百集以後,每一集的平均值就拉高了持之以恆下去,一定會進步! 🎁 農曆年前活動持續中! 每週挑一兩段小段落或few lines來做這樣的練習,有體會的時候:Use the comment link and let us know your experience! 分享你的:Insight(領悟)聽到什麼細節比較之後聽到什麼我們繼續累積農曆年前的好寶寶貼紙! 👨‍👩‍👦 Shout Out時間 1️⃣ 香港小吉與Winston: 去年中秋節帶月餅來台灣的香港朋友小吉,這次Winston哥哥聽到克寧老師美食單元(Café某集)講到生日要帶「乖乖桶」跟同學分享,很好奇:「乖乖桶是什麼?那是可以吃的嗎?」 John老師:「現在都很難找到了,結果他來台灣要找這個東西!香港沒有乖乖桶!」 答案:可以吃!是滿滿一桶的軟糖(Gummies)——乖乖Gummies! 感謝小吉和Winston每次一上車就play English Café!Winston, keep listening to the foodie stuff!

Summary: The pandemic in 2020 has changed many aspects of our lives. In Japan, it did not only affect the economy, but also their office processing. Japan, like Taiwan has a culture that require paperwork such as memos be confirmed or checked off with a personal seal/chop. Since the Japanese Minister has called on citizens to stay at home during the pandemic, he asked the government to change the custom of using seals to promote remote work. At the same time, the government require small businesses applying for subsidies to hand in the paperwork in person at unemployment offices, which is in conflict with the Prime Minister’s intentions of promoting remote work. This custom was imported from China from over a thousand years ago, where citizens were required to legally register their name to use on important documents. 原文章討論: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-850-japan-taking-another-look-at-ancient-seal-custom-to-push Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Custom n. – a tradition or a widely accepted way of behaving The local custom dictates that you take off your shoes before entering into other people’s homes. When in Rome do as Romans do means you should follow the local customs whereever you go. Formalize v. – give something legal or formal status / give something structure or shape The use of a seal was formalized by Japan’s modern government in 1800s. Our business relationship will be formalized through a business contract. Telecommute n. – work from home through the use of internet or phone My boss wants me to start telecommuting next week. You need to check the stability of your internet connection in order to telecommute. 

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀VIP Ep. L136: Trump's Greenland Ultimatum Sparks NATO Crisis Highlights 主題摘要Trump demands Greenland for security, refusing to rule out military force.US eyes Arctic dominance and rare earth minerals to counter China.Denmark rejects the offer, sparking a crisis within the NATO alliance. In a move shaking the global geopolitical landscape this January 2026, President Donald Trump has aggressively renewed his campaign to acquire Greenland. Following recent US military decisiveness in Venezuela, the White House has signaled that taking control of the vast Arctic territory is a critical national security priority. Trump explicitly argued that American ownership is essential to deter adversaries, even suggesting that the use of military assets remains a potential option if diplomatic avenues fail to secure the island. This resurgence of what was once considered a mere "real estate fantasy" has now hardened into a concrete foreign policy objective. 2026 年 1 月，川普總統大動作重啟「收購格陵蘭」計畫，此舉在國際地緣政治版圖投下震撼彈。繼美軍近期在委內瑞拉展現雷厲風行的行動後，白宮已明確定調，將掌控這片廣袤的北極領土視為攸關國家安全的優先事項。川普明確主張，美國擁有格陵蘭主權是嚇阻敵對勢力的必要手段，甚至暗示若外交斡旋失敗，不排除動用軍事資產來達成目標。這項一度被譏為單純「炒房狂想」的議題，如今已轉化為具體且強硬的外交戰略目標。 The strategic logic behind this demand centers on Greenland’s pivotal location and untapped resources. Situated between North America and Europe, the island commands the "GIUK gap," a maritime corridor vital for monitoring Russian naval activity. Furthermore, as melting ice opens new shipping lanes, the territory has become a hotspot for competition with China and securing dominance in the high north. The administration views Greenland’s massive deposits of rare earth minerals as indispensable for reducing dependence on foreign supply chains for advanced military technology. 這項要求背後的戰略邏輯，核心在於格陵蘭樞紐般的地理位置及其未開發資源。該島位於北美與歐洲之間，扼守著監控俄羅斯海軍動向的咽喉：「GIUK 缺口」海廊。此外，隨著冰層融化開啟新航道，該地已成為與中國角力及鞏固極北霸權的兵家必爭之地。川普當局認為，格陵蘭蘊藏的龐大稀土礦藏，對於降低先進軍事科技對海外供應鏈的依賴，具有絕對的不可取代性。 Tensions escalated when President Trump declared that NATO should actively facilitate the territory's transfer to American jurisdiction. He asserted that the alliance would become "far more formidable" with Greenland under US command, dismissing alternatives as unacceptable. White House officials are reportedly drafting acquisition options ranging from economic incentives to coercive measures. This direct challenge has transformed a diplomatic disagreement into a severe test of alliance unity, as Washington doubles down on its "America First" doctrine. 當川普總統宣稱北約應積極促成該領土移交美國管轄時，緊張局勢急遽升溫。他斷言若格陵蘭納入美軍指揮體系，北約戰力將「如虎添翼」，並駁斥任何替代方案皆無法接受。據傳白宮官員正研擬各種併購劇本，手段涵蓋經濟誘因乃至於強制性措施。隨著華府加倍貫徹「美國優先」路線，這項直接挑戰已將一場外交分歧，演變成對盟國團結度的嚴峻試煉。 The response from Copenhagen and Nuuk has been immediate, creating a "fundamental disagreement" that threatens the NATO alliance. Danish officials and Greenland’s leadership have firmly rejected the proposal, emphasizing that the autonomous territory is not for sale. European leaders have rallied behind Denmark, warning that forced annexation would violate international law and shatter trust. Despite intense political pressure from Washington, the Greenlandic people remain resolute in their desire for self-determination, insisting that their home cannot be bought. 哥本哈根與努克（格陵蘭首府）當局隨即強力回擊，雙方爆發危及北約聯盟的「根本性分歧」。丹麥官員與格陵蘭領導層嚴正拒絕這項提議，強調該自治領土絕非待價而沽的商品。歐洲各國領袖紛紛聲援丹麥，警告強行兼併將違反國際法並摧毀互信基礎。儘管面臨華府排山倒海的政治施壓，格陵蘭人民捍衛自決權的意志堅定不移，堅持家園不容買賣。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Indispensable [adjective, absolutely necessary; essential]: The administration views rare earth minerals as indispensable for reducing dependence on foreign supply chains.Jurisdiction [noun, the official power to make legal decisions and judgments]: Trump declared that NATO should actively facilitate the territory's transfer to American jurisdiction.Coercive [adjective, relating to using force or threats]: White House officials are drafting acquisition options ranging from economic incentives to coercive measures.Autonomous [adjective, having the freedom to govern itself or control its own affairs]: Danish officials and Greenland’s leadership emphasized that the autonomous territory is not for sale.Annexation [noun, the action of seizing something, especially territory]: European leaders warned that forced annexation would violate international law and shatter trust. Reference article: 1. https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/06/europe/

Topic: Chinese ready meals have more salt than 11 bags of potato chips Chinese takeaways and ready meals should carry compulsory health warning labels on menus and packaging to alert consumers to “astonishing and harmful” salt levels, UK health experts have recommended. 英國健康專家建議，外帶餐廳或是超市販售的即食中式料理，應該在菜單中以及包裝上強制加上健康危害警告標語，提醒消費者餐點中的含鹽量達到「令人驚恐而且有害」的程度。 The worst-offending Chinese takeaway dishes in a survey published on March 13 by Action on Salt were found to have as much salt as five McDonald’s Big Macs, while many had more than half an adult’s entire daily allowance.Supermarket Chinese ready meals were also laden with salt, with some containing more than the amount found in two Pizza Express margherita pizzas, the report reveals. Some rice dishes contained more salt than 11 bags of ready salted crisps. 英國組織「抗鹽行動」在三月十三日發布一項調查結果，發現那些對健康造成最嚴重危害的外帶型中式料理，其中鹽分的含量相等於五個麥當勞大麥克堡，還有許多菜餚的含鹽量超過一個成人每日食鹽建議攝取量的一半。這份報告同時揭露出超市的即食中式料理同樣充滿著鹽分，其中一些菜餚含鹽量遠超過連鎖義式餐廳Pizza Express的兩個瑪格麗特披薩。某些米飯類料理所含的鹽分甚至超過十一袋加鹽的洋芋片。 Action on Salt is leading a group of health experts in calling on Public Health England to set tough new salt targets, make front-of-pack labelling mandatory and to follow New York’s lead by requiring chains to put warning labels on high-salt dishes. They are also urging the food industry and restaurants to reduce salt by reformulating takeaways and ready meals. 「抗鹽行動」組織率領一群健康專家，向英國公共衛生部呼籲應制定嚴格的新鹽分標準、強制食物包裝正面必須加上標示，並且仿效紐約之前率先採取的行動，也就是要求連鎖超市或餐廳必須在高鹽分菜餚的包裝上加註警語。他們同時也呼籲食品產業和餐廳重新設計外帶與即食料理的成份，減少其中的鹽分。 Of 141 supermarket Chinese ready meals analysed, nearly half (43 percent) were high in salt — containing more than 1.5g/100g, or 1.8g per portion — which would trigger a red “traffic light” label. 在經過分析的一百四十一種中式即食料理中，有接近半數（百分之四十三）的菜餚含鹽量過高──每一百克的菜餚中就有超過一點五克的鹽，或是一份菜餚中含有一點八克的鹽──可能導致身體中的鹽分攝取亮起紅燈。 “Salt is the forgotten killer as it puts up our blood pressure, leading to tens of thousands of unnecessary strokes, heart failure and heart attacks every year,” said Graham MacGregor, the chairman of Action on Salt and a professor of cardiovascular medicine at Queen Mary University of London.“ 「抗鹽行動」的理事長葛拉漢‧麥可葛瑞格表示：「食鹽是經常遭到忽略的殺手，它會增加我們的血壓，每年導致好幾萬個可以避免的中風、心臟衰竭，以及急性心臟病等案例」。葛拉漢‧麥可葛瑞格同時也是倫敦瑪麗王后大學心血管醫藥研究部門的教授。 Reducing salt is the most cost-effective measure to reduce the number of people dying or suffering from strokes or heart disease.”Accompanying rice dishes, spring rolls and prawn crackers — and soy sauce — can pile on the salt in a Chinese meal.Dishes from six Chinese restaurants were also analysed, with 97 percent found to contain 2g of salt or more. More than half (58 percent) contained in excess of 3g of salt per dish: Half an adult’s maximum recommended daily intake. 「要減少中風或心臟疾病的死亡人數或罹病者數量，減少鹽分是最有效率又成本最低的措施。」 中式餐點如果搭配米飯類菜餚，或是春捲和蝦餅──再淋上醬油──鹽分就會大幅增加。 這個組織同時也分析了六間中式餐廳的多種料理，有百分之九十七的菜餚含有兩公克或以上的鹽分。超過半數（百分之五十八）的菜餚每份的含鹽量甚至超過三公克──這已經是一位成人每日食鹽建議最大攝取量的一半了。 Source article: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2018/03/25/2003689953 Next Article Topic: ‘Free chips with your bag of air’ is good for you, says FDA Have you ever felt like you have been conned when you joyfully open a bag of potato chips, only to find a mere handful of chips inside? The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) says that storage in a sealed bag filled with nitrogen is necessary to keep the chips fresh and tasty. 你是否曾經有過滿心歡喜打開洋芋片，卻發現裡面東西只有一點點，感覺像被騙呢？台灣食品藥物管理署表示，為了保持洋芋片的新鮮美味，密封包裝以及氮氣充填保存是必須的。 The TFDA shared a post on its Facebook page and an article on its Web site, in which it said that potato chips are fried at a high temperature during the manufacturing process, and when they come into contact with air they can easily become oxidized, which would tend to make them turn soft and crumble, and can even make them smell and taste rancid. 食藥署在臉書專頁「食用玩家-食藥署」及食藥好文網發文分享，洋芋片的製造過程會經高溫油炸，與空氣接觸後易氧化，導致洋芋片容易變軟、破碎，甚至還會產生油耗味，變得不好吃。 The TFDA explained that a sealed bag can prevent the chips from coming into contact with air, thus reducing oxidation and extending their shelf life. This it done by sealing them inside a plastic bag lined with a compound material such as tin foil or aluminum foil. As well as keeping out contamination by things like air, grease, damp and microbes, it can also help to prevent light exposure and reduce oxidation. 食藥署說明，密封包裝可以避免洋芋片接觸空氣，減少氧化的程度，延長保存期限。目前是運用內層有錫箔或鋁箔等複合性材質的塑膠包裝袋密封，不僅能阻擋空氣、油脂、潮濕、細菌微生物等外在汙染，錫箔或鋁箔的材質還可以輔助避光，減少氧化。 The TFDA says that food manufacturers pump the bags full of nitrogen to prevent the chips from being damaged and broken by knocking or crushing during transportation. Nitrogen is chemically stable and does not easily react with other substances. It is the most plentiful gas in the Earth’s atmosphere, comprising 78.09 percent of its total volume, which makes it easy and cheap to obtain. “Nitrogen flushing” technology can therefore be used to ensure the quality and safety of potato chips, making them look wholesome and taste good as well as keeping them free from contamination by bacteria or other microbes. 食藥署表示，為了避免洋芋片在運送的過程中因碰撞、擠壓而

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 你搭飛機時，是否曾好奇空服員之間的「神秘對話」？當他們透過對講機說出 "Cockroach" 或 "Deadhead" 時，其實指的可能不是昆蟲或死腦筋，而是飛機上不能讓乘客知道的秘密？本集《英語咖啡館》是 Angel 老師2026年的首次上場， John 老師準備了一些機組員才懂的航空業「暗號」要來考考她！ 你知道為什麼有些穿著制服搭機的組員必須全程把自己「蓋起來」嗎？或是當空服員在登機門口親切問候時，其實眼神正在掃描誰是關鍵的 "ABP"？Angel 老師要來分享這些行話背後的故事與規範，絕對讓你在下次的旅行有全新的觀察。 When you're on a flight, have you ever been curious about the "mysterious conversations" between flight attendants? When they say "Cockroach" or "Deadhead" through the intercom, they might not actually be referring to insects or stubborn people, but rather secrets on the plane that passengers can't know about? This episode of "English Cafe" marks Angel's first appearance in 2026, and John has prepared some aviation industry "code words" that only crew members understand to quiz her! Do you know why some crew members in uniform must keep themselves "covered up" throughout the flight? Or when flight attendants greet you warmly at the boarding gate, their eyes are actually scanning to identify who is the critical "ABP"? Angel shares the stories and regulations behind this jargon, giving you completely new insights for your next trip.

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L136: Rich Feast, Poor Starve: The K-Shaped Economy Reality Highlights 主題摘要Stock markets soar while inflation forces families to cut basics.Credit card debt and bankruptcies hit a 14-year high.Wage growth slows down despite hopes for future price cuts. The year 2026 has solidified a starkly divided reality known as the "K-shaped" economy, where financial fortunes diverge sharply based on social class. While wealthy households celebrate record-breaking stock market gains and robust investment returns, working-class families are continuously battling a severe cost-of-living crisis. This economic phenomenon has created a split-screen existence across the nation: one privileged group enjoys luxury spending, while the other faces mounting debts and the agonizing decision to sacrifice holiday celebrations just to keep food on the table. 2026 年，「K型經濟」的殘酷現實已然成形，貧富差距徹底拉大。當富人忙著慶祝股市頻創新高、投資荷包滿滿的同時，工薪階層卻深陷生活成本飆升的泥淖。這種經濟現象讓美國社會彷彿活在兩個平行時空：特權階級豪擲千金享受生活，另一端的人們卻背負著沉重卡債，為了求頓溫飽，甚至不得不忍痛放棄過節。 For ordinary citizens like Marcus Satterfield, booming macroeconomic statistics feel like a cruel illusion rather than reality. Despite having steady employment, his purchasing power has been eroded by inflation, forcing him to slash budgets and consider driving for Uber to afford groceries. Similarly, retirees on fixed incomes are struggling to manage skyrocketing medical bills and utility costs. Federal data confirms this distress, revealing that credit card delinquencies have surged to a fourteen-year high as families exhaust their savings to cover basic daily necessities. 對於像 Marcus Satterfield 這樣的小老百姓來說，亮眼的總體經濟數據不但無感，反倒像場殘酷的笑話。儘管工作穩定，通膨卻吃掉了他的薪水，逼得他必須大砍預算，甚至考慮去開 Uber 貼補日常開銷。同樣地，依靠固定退休金生活的長輩，也被飆漲的醫藥費和水電瓦斯費壓得喘不過氣。聯邦數據證實了這股慘況：為了支付日常開銷，許多家庭已將積蓄耗盡，導致信用卡違約率飆升至十四年來新高。 The financial strain is further compounded by a "hiring recession," making it increasingly difficult for people to find second jobs or secure better wages. As safety nets shrink, desperate households are relying on credit cards, leading to a dangerous cycle of high-interest debt that threatens their long-term stability. Economists warn that while aggregate numbers look healthy, serious pockets of pain exist, with student loan defaults and personal bankruptcies climbing rapidly. For the bottom half of the economy, there is simply no end in sight. 雪上加霜的是，就業市場正面臨「求職寒冬」，民眾想找兼差或跳槽加薪變得難上加難。隨著社會安全網破洞越來越大，走投無路的家庭只能刷卡度日，陷入高循環利息的債務黑洞，嚴重威脅未來的財務穩定。經濟學家示警，雖然整體數據光鮮亮麗，但暗處卻充滿隱憂，學貸違約和個人破產數正急速攀升。對經濟底層的一半人口而言，這場苦難似乎還看不到盡頭。 Looking ahead, there are faint glimmers of hope as retailers begin cutting prices to stimulate sluggish demand. However, experts caution that these potential savings may be offset by a weakening labor market and slowing wage growth in the coming months. While proposed tax cuts might offer some relief, the immediate outlook remains precarious. Without structural changes to bridge this widening wealth gap, the punishing wind of this two-lane economy will continue to leave vulnerable populations behind. 展望未來，零售商為了搶救買氣也許會開始降價，這似乎透出一絲微小的希望。但專家同時也警告，勞動市場疲軟與薪資成長停滯，恐怕會抵銷掉這些降價帶來的小確幸。雖然擬議中的減稅方案或許能稍解燃眉之急，但眼前的局勢仍然岌岌可危。若沒有結構性改革來縮小貧富差距，這種「一個國家，兩個世界」（雙軌經濟；two-lane economy）的經濟寒風，將繼續無情地掃向弱勢族群。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Starkly [adverb, in a way that is very obvious and often grim or harsh]: The year 2026 has solidified a starkly divided reality known as the K-shaped economy.Diverge [verb, to follow a different direction or to become different]: In this economy, financial fortunes diverge sharply based on social class.Agonizing [adjective, causing extreme physical or mental pain or difficulty]: Many families face the agonizing decision to sacrifice holiday celebrations just to keep food on the table.Delinquencies [noun, failure to pay money that is owed on time]: Federal data reveals that credit card delinquencies have surged to a fourteen-year high.Precarious [adjective, not safe or certain; dangerous]: While tax cuts might offer some relief, the immediate economic outlook remains precarious. Reference article: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/31/economy/k-shaped-consumers-left-behind-2026

A coronavirus "vaccination persuasion" initiative is gearing up to be rolled out across Turkey after proving a resounding success in a district in the country’s south-east. 一項新冠病毒「接種疫苗勸說」倡議在土耳其東南部一個地區證明成效卓著後，正加緊在全國各地推出。 Since February, doctors and healthcare workers in the mainly Kurdish city of Adıyaman have been calling people in age groups already eligible for the vaccine to ask why they have not come to clinics for appointments. 醫師和醫護人員2月起在以庫德族為主的阿德亞曼市，打電話給符合接種年齡資格的族群，詢問他們為什麼沒有到診所預約接種。 Then, equipped with cooler boxes full of vaccine vials, they fan out across the rural area to visit patients who are still reluctant. 然後，他們帶著裝滿疫苗針劑的保冷箱，在這個鄉村地區四處拜訪仍不願去接種疫苗的患者。 It is working, boosting the vaccine take-up rate among the 250,000 strong population scattered across the province’s central district by nearly 30%. 此舉確實發揮作用，將散佈該省中心地區約25萬人口的疫苗接種率，提高了將近30%。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1452359; Next Article Topic: Prehistoric settlement in Turkey bears telltale signs of modern woes Overcrowding. Violence. Infectious diseases. Environmental degradation. It may sound like the worst of modern mega-cities. 過度擁擠、暴力、傳染性疾病、環境惡化，這聽起來就像是最惡劣的現代巨型都市。 But people encountered these very same problems when the first large settlements were being established millennia ago as humans began to swap a nomadic hunter-gatherer existence for a lifestyle centered on farming, scientists said on June 17, based on findings from a prehistoric site in south-central Turkey. 不過，科學家在六月十七日指出，根據土耳其中南部一處史前遺址發現的證據顯示，人們早在幾千年前建立最初的大型聚落時，就遭遇過這些類似的問題，人類當時正開始從遊牧式狩獵採集的生活型態轉換成農牧為主的生活方式。 The researchers examined 742 human skeletons unearthed at the prehistoric ruins of Catalhoyuk, inhabited from 9,100 to 7,950 years ago during a pivotal time in human evolution, for clues about what life was like at one of the earliest sizable settlements in the archeological record. At its peak, 3,500 to 8,000 people lived there, with the researchers calling it a “proto-city.” 研究人員檢驗「加泰土丘」史前遺跡出土的七百四十二具人類骨骸，希望能找到線索，拼湊出人類當初在這處大型聚落中生活的樣貌。加泰土丘是考古紀錄中年代最早的一處大型聚落遺址，人類在九千一百年前到七千九百五十年前居住於此，當時正好是人類演化的關鍵時刻。在巔峰時期，當地約有三千五百到八千位居民，研究人員遂稱此地為一個「原始城市」。 The residents experienced a high rate of infections, as seen in their teeth and bones, probably caused by diseases spreading in crowded conditions amid challenges to proper hygiene, the researchers said. Overcrowding may have contributed to interpersonal violence. Many skulls bore evidence of healed fractures to the top or back of the cranium, some with multiple injuries. 研究人員表示，居民的牙齒跟骸骨顯示他們遭到感染的比例相當高，可能是因為擁擠的生活條件，難以維持良好衛生，使得疾病於其中散播。過度擁擠也可能導致人與人之間發生暴力行為。證據在於，許多頭骨在頭蓋骨上方或後腦處可見癒合後的骨裂痕跡，有些頭骨還有多處損傷。 The shape of these injuries indicates they may have been caused by hard clay balls found at Catalhoyuk that researchers suspect were used as projectiles from a sling weapon. “A key message that people will take from these findings is that our current behaviors have deep roots in the history of humankind,” said Ohio State University biological anthropologist Clark Spencer Larsen, who led the study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 從形狀研判，這些損傷可能是遭到堅硬的黏土球體撞擊而導致。研究人員懷疑，在加泰土丘發現的黏土球當時可能被用來當作投石器或彈弓的子彈。「人們從這些發現中獲得的關鍵訊息就是，我們目前的行為模式在人類歷史中有著很深的根源，」俄亥俄州立大學的生物人類學家克拉克‧史賓瑟‧拉爾森這麼說，他是這篇發表於《美國國家科學院院刊》研究的主持人。 “The people living in this community faced challenges of life in settlements addressing fundamental issues: what to eat, who produces the food, how is the food distributed, what are the social norms for division of labor, the challenges of infection and infectious disease in settings where there is limited sanitation, the strategy of interpersonal relationships involving animosity in some instances,” Larsen added. 拉爾森補充指出：「住在這個社群中的人們，當時在聚落生活中面臨解決基礎問題的挑戰：要吃什麼、誰負責做東西吃、食物如何分配、分工的社會規範是什麼、感染和傳染性疾病在環境衛生受限的情況下帶來的挑戰，以及在某些場合中當人際關係牽涉到敵意時該採取的策略。」 As the world emerged from the last Ice Age, with warmer conditions conducive to crop domestication, there was a shift from foraging to farming beginning 10,000 to 12,000 years ago among people in numerous places. The people grew crops including wheat, barley and rye and raised sheep, goats and eventually cattle. Some homes boasted wall murals, and other art included stone figurines of animals and corpulent women. 在一萬到一萬兩千年前，隨著世界從上一次冰河時期中浮現，加上較溫暖的氣候條件有助於人工培植農作物，世界各地的人們開始從搜尋食物轉為從事農業。加泰土丘當地人類種植的作物包括小麥、大麥、裸麥，也會飼養綿羊、山羊，最後甚至還有牛。有些家屋裡繪有壁畫，其他藝術品則包含主題為動物或是豐滿女性的石雕像。 Catalhoyuk’s residents lived in clay brick structures akin to apartments, entering and exiting through ladders that connected the living areas of houses to the roofs. After death, residents were buried in pits dug into the floors of the homes. 加泰土丘的居民住在由黏土磚砌成的建築結構，類似公寓的模樣，只不過進出是靠連接屋內起居空間和屋頂的階梯。居民過世後，其他人會在家屋的地板底下挖洞，將他們埋葬於其中。 Catalhoyuk, measuring about 13 hectares, was continuously occupied for 1,150 years and appears to have been a largely egalitarian community. It was eventually abandoned, perhaps because of environmental degradation caused by the human population and a drying climate that made farming there harder, the

----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 過年期間是不是一直被Facebook的發音課程廣告洗版?John老師和阿鍵老師也是!這集他們在二哥藝能館的錄音室,要來聊聊台灣人最常見的發音問題,從大魔王TH音、日本influence的R/L不分,到懶惰舌頭造成的V/W混淆,還有讓人尷尬的長短音錯誤。 John老師:「今天我們移駕了,不在kitchen counter也不在我們家或你家,到二哥藝能館這邊!因為二哥不在家,所以我們就來幫忙顧店!」 他們時不時週二會來這邊參加podcaster早餐聚,今天就偶爾來喝喝別人的咖啡,We're taking over! 😂 👅 台灣人發音的五大常見錯誤 1️⃣ TH音:大魔王級的舌頭挑戰 這個the的TH音真的是大魔王!要咬住舌頭吐出來,但台灣人兩種TH音都不用,通常會變成: 應該有兩種TH音:像V的音(有聲)像F的音(無聲)台灣人變成:"I think" → "I sink"(變成「死」的音)"This" → "Dis" 或 "Lis"(舌頭不吐,變成D或L)"Thread" → "Tread"(變脆了)阿鍵老師:「其實國高中都有學TH有兩種發音,但台灣人兩種都不用!」 解決方法: 看到TH不要太懶惰!牙齒夾著舌頭,然後吐氣:Think, this, the, thread不斷練習直到舌頭習慣 2️⃣ R/L不分:受日本影響的發音 台灣人有點日本influence!日本人的R和L是同一個音,我們就學到日本人的習慣:R不會捲舌,L舌頭沒有放在牙齒正後方。 經典對比:Right(對的) vs Light(輕的)Glass(玻璃) vs Grass(草)阿鍵老師示範grass時說:「草的話我會發比較英式的,所以比較沒問題。」 John老師:「Potato, potato!大家心裡都知道舌頭要捲舌,L是一個le的音,可是舌頭不聽使唤!所以要多練習!」 晨間練習法: 早上刷牙洗臉、聽15Mins的時候:啦啦啦啦(練L)Ra ra ra ra(練R) 3️⃣ V/W混淆:懶惰舌頭的後果 中文裡沒有V這個音,所以台灣人很容易念成W或B! 經典錯誤:BVD → "B V D"(念成"逼V滴")DVD → "滴V滴"Very → "Berry"(變成B音)Vase(花瓶) → "Wase"Vest(背心) → "West"John老師回憶:「我小時候很有名的男生內衣褲品牌BVD,大家都念成『逼V滴』!」 阿鍵老師補充最近Thread趨勢:「對岸的口音會反過來,應該念W的音念成V,像『問你這個問題』會念成『V你這個V題』!」 正確發音: 咬住下唇,嘴巴要開:Vase, vest, very不是bery或wery 4️⃣ 長短音:Ship vs Sheep的尷尬 這是John老師在課堂上必須常常修正的錯誤!E的長短音和扁開的音,真的是Lazy Tongue(懶惰舌頭)的表現。 經典危險組合:Ship(船) vs Sheep(羊)Live vs LeaveSit vs SeatBit vs Beat還有年度提醒: 今年是馬年,記得horse要念對,那個R要發音!不然horse變成hose就是另外一個東西了,可能會變成罵人的話! 😂 Beach的陷阱: "I go to the beach" 如果念錯會變成...這位先生小姐你是在說什麼! 5️⃣ 音節拉長的藝術 中文每個音節時間差不多,但英文的長短音要明顯區分。 心裡默念節拍法:Leave:「一、二」Leave(拉長)Live:很短,不需要數練習句:Seat:「John sat in his seat」(小朋友讀本故意這樣設計)Bit and Beat:「a bit」vs「beat box」Sit and Seat:「Sit in the seat」💡 根本解決之道:最新夸張這一點! John老師回憶修道院修女的教導:「音試教育很在意你要把每個音節都把嘴巴打開,念完整!最新夸張就可以避免A/E、R/L的錯誤!」 🎤 下集預告:Vocal Exercise來了! John老師和阿鍵老師預告:「下一集要準備一些資料,分享怎麼做vocal exercise(聲樂練習)!像Angel老師做配音,他們進錄音室前的暖聲練習,都可以用在發音練習上!」 完整練習流程:每天15分鐘聽通勤學英語(培養聽力)做暖聲和舌頭伸展嘴巴和舌頭ready了進行reading out loud和shadowing exercise 🎯 入境隨俗:因地制宜的發音策略 John老師提醒:「看你溝通的對象是誰!對台灣人他們都聽得懂,對外國人他聽不懂,你就要想是不是TH發成T或D了?」 Target audience很重要:習慣澳洲人:他們的發音習慣英國人:那個「啊」音很重去日本:要用Japanese English!John老師分享經驗:「誰說英文不會通?你要講Japanese English就沒問題!Makudonarudo(麥當勞)、Ebi bāgā(蝦堡)、Kechappu(番茄醬)、Tokyo tawā(東京鐵塔)!你講人家聽得懂的英文,入境隨俗!」 🎁 農曆年前挑戰活動持續中! 還記得上次的挑戰嗎?現在加碼:分享你的發音突破經驗或容易出錯的地方,就能累積好棒棒點數! 活動內容:分享你怎麼突破發音困難的分享你的練習方法分享你平常容易出錯的地方**活動時間:**到農曆年前 **如何參加:**使用comment link留言分享 **獎品:**15Mins周邊禮物! 💪 2026年目標:把英語全部說出來! John老師:「我們不只要練聽力,聽力練完就要練口說!今年2026年,就把英語全部說出來了!」 實用建議: 透過國際時事跟讀的文章,找你自己覺得發音困難的部分,然後突破它!耳朵應該已經打開差不多了,接下來就是練你的嘴巴!

Summary: A bakery in Helsinki took the opportunity to be creative when their cake orders were getting canceled. As Finnish people began to panic and hoard toilet rolls, the bakery decided to demonstrate their creativity by creating a cake that looked like toilet rolls. It took social media by the storm and became the bakery’s lifeline in the past few months. Meanwhile, in Iceland, because of the social distancing rules, the Icelandic Forestry Service suggested an alternative to hugging friends and family members by hugging trees. 原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-845-about-odd-news-novelty-toilet-roll-cakes-keep-finnish-baker Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Hoard v. – stock/store valuable goods In his senior life, my grandfather began to hoard all the imported cigarettes he would receive as gifts. People who likes to keep hoarding stuff is a “hoarder”. Relieved adj. – no longer feeling anxious or distressed My parents were relieved to find out that their favorite restaurant didn’t close down because of the lockdown. I am relieved that KFC didn’t hike their prices this year. Impose v. – force / forcibly put on When the governments around the world imposed the lockdown, many people’s travel plans were disrupted. You have to impose strict house rules to discipline your children. 

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L132: Trump’s Shock Raid: Maduro Captured Highlights 主題摘要Explosions in Caracas signaled the start of a US raid to capture Maduro.Trump revived plans to buy Greenland to counter Russian and Chinese influence.The US threatened to intervene if Iran uses lethal force against protesters. Loud explosions rocked Caracas on Saturday as low-flying aircraft signaled the start of an audacious US military operation. The strike targeted President Nicolás Maduro, culminating in his capture and transport to New York. While the city descended into confusion with smoke rising from La Carlota airport, the objective was clear: decapitating a regime Washington accuses of narco-terrorism. This aggressive move shatters the long-standing geopolitical stalemate that had defined relations for years. 週六，震耳欲聾的爆炸聲撼動卡拉卡斯，低空飛掠的軍機揭開了美軍大膽軍事突襲的序幕。此次行動直指委內瑞拉總統馬杜洛，最終成功的將其逮捕並押解至紐約。儘管拉卡洛塔機場濃煙竄升，整座城市陷入混亂，但行動目標十分明確：旨在對華府指控為「毒品恐怖主義」的政權實施「斬首」。這記重拳徹底粉碎了多年來僵持不下的地緣政治局勢。 Following the raid, President Donald Trump declared that the United States is effectively "in charge," warning interim leader Delcy Rodríguez of severe consequences and a similar fate if she resists. Maduro now faces federal drug trafficking charges, a reality that has sent shockwaves through the region. The administration views the operation as a necessary enforcement of law against a "criminal enterprise." The swift removal of the Venezuelan leader has left a power vacuum and raised questions about the country's future stability. 突襲過後，川普總統霸氣宣稱美國已實質「接管大局」，並向臨時領導人德爾西·若德里格茲喊話，若敢抵抗將面臨嚴重後果，恐步上馬杜洛後塵。馬杜洛目前面臨聯邦販毒重罪指控，這個事實震撼了整個區域。美方當局將此行動定調為針對「犯罪集團」的必要執法。委國領導層遭迅速拔除留下了權力真空，也讓該國未來的穩定性充滿變數。 Emboldened by the success in Caracas, Trump immediately pivoted to other strategic interests, reviving his controversial push to acquire Greenland. He argued the semi-autonomous Danish territory is essential for security due to Russian and Chinese vessels in the Arctic. Meanwhile, the President dismissed the need for military action against Cuba, suggesting the island is already on the verge of economic collapse without Venezuelan oil subsidies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reinforced this hardline approach, labeling the Cuban government a "huge problem" that is rapidly running out of time. 挾著卡拉卡斯行動捷報的氣勢，川普隨即轉向其他戰略利益，重提備受爭議的格陵蘭購地案。他主張由於中俄船艦頻繁出沒北極，這塊丹麥半自治領土對國安至關重要。同時，總統駁斥了對古巴動武的必要性，暗示若無委內瑞拉的石油奧援，該島國經濟早已瀕臨崩潰。國務卿魯比歐也呼應此強硬立場，直指古巴政府是個「大麻煩」，且時日無多。 The warning blitz extended beyond the Western Hemisphere, as Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran regarding its handling of domestic protests. He threatened that the US would "come to the rescue" of demonstrators if Tehran resorted to lethal force. This series of blunt declarations signals an increasingly confrontational posture from Washington. As the world digests these developments, the administration has made it clear that it will aggressively pursue its interests, regardless of diplomatic norms or international condemnation. 這波警告攻勢更延伸至西半球之外，川普就伊朗處理國內抗議發出嚴厲最後通牒。他揚言若德黑蘭當局動用致命武力，美國將「出手相救」示威者。這一連串直言不諱的聲明，凸顯華府採取了日益強硬的對抗姿態。隨著各國消化這些局勢發展，美方已擺明無論外交慣例或國際譴責為何，都將強勢追求自身利益。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Audacious [adjective, showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks]: Loud explosions rocked Caracas on Saturday as low-flying aircraft signaled the start of an audacious US military operation.Decapitating [verb, removing the leader or head of a group or organization]: The objective was clear: decapitating a regime Washington accuses of narco-terrorism.Enforcement [noun, the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation]: The administration views the operation as a necessary enforcement of law against a "criminal enterprise."Ultimatum [noun, a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation]: The warning blitz extended beyond the Western Hemisphere, as Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran regarding its handling of domestic protests.Posture [noun, a particular way of dealing with or considering something; an approach or attitude]: This series of blunt declarations signals an increasingly confrontational posture from Washington. Reference article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/1/3/live-loud-noises-heard-in-venezuelas-capital-amid-us-tensions https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/05/world/greenland-cuba-iran-trump-warnin

Topic: Inside Italy’s Shadow Economy In a second-floor apartment in the southern Italian town of Santeramo in Colle, a middle-aged woman sat in a black-padded chair this summer, hard at work at her kitchen table. She carefully stitched a sophisticated woolen coat, the sort of style that will sell for 800 to 2,000 euros ($935 to $2,340) when it arrives in stores this month as part of the fall and winter collection of MaxMara, the Italian luxury fashion brand. 在義大利南部城鎮聖埃拉莫因科萊一棟公寓的二樓，一名中年婦女今年夏天坐在黑色軟墊的椅子上，在廚房用桌前辛勤地工作著。她以針線細心縫製一件精緻的羊毛外套，這個款式本月送進商店時，標價800至2,000歐元（935至2,340美元）不等，是義大利奢侈品牌MaxMara秋冬系列的一部分。 But the woman, who asked not to be named for fear that she could lose her livelihood, receives just 1 euro from the factory that employs her for each meter of fabric she completes. 不過，擔心可能因此失去生計而不願透露姓名的這名女性，每完成1公尺面料，只能從雇用她的工廠那裡拿到1歐元。 “It takes me about one hour to sew one meter, so about four to five hours to complete an entire coat,” said the woman, who works without a contract, or insurance, and is paid in cash on a monthly basis. “I try to do two coats per day.” 這名女性說：「我大概1小時縫1公尺，大約4到5小時完成一整件外套。我試著每天做兩件大衣。」 她的工作沒有聘雇合約，也不提供保險，僅按月支領現金。 The unregulated work she completes in her apartment is outsourced to her from a local factory that also manufactures outerwear for some of the best-known names in the luxury business, including Louis Vuitton and Fendi. The most she has ever earned, she said, was 24 euros ($28) for an entire coat. 她在公寓內完成，未受任何規範的這份工作，是當地一家工廠外包給她的，該廠還替奢侈品界另一些知名品牌製造外套，包括路易威登和芬迪。她說，她所獲得的最高收入，是一整件外套24歐元（合28美元）。 Homework — working from home or a small workshop as opposed to in a factory — is a cornerstone of the fast-fashion supply chain. It is particularly prevalent in countries such as India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and China, where millions of low-paid and predominantly female homeworkers are some of the most unprotected in the industry, because of their irregular employment status, isolation and lack of legal recourse. 家庭代工─ 在家中或小型工作室而非工廠工作─已成為快速時尚供應鏈的基石。在印度、孟加拉、越南和中國這些國家，家庭代工尤其普遍，數以百萬計，且主要是女性的家庭代工從業人員 ，因就業狀況不穩定，孤立和欠缺法律追索權，屬於該行業中最缺乏保護的一群。 That similar conditions exist in Italy, however, and facilitate the production of some of the most expensive wardrobe items money can buy, may shock those who see the “Made in Italy” label as a byword for sophisticated craftsmanship. 然而，類似狀況同樣存在於義大利，而且幫忙生產錢能買到的一些最昂貴衣物，卻可能讓視「義大利製造」標籤為精緻工藝代名詞的人震驚。 Increased pressure from globalization and growing competition at all levels of the market mean that the assumption implicit in the luxury promise — that part of the value of such a good is that it is made in the best conditions, by highly skilled workers, who are paid fairly — is at times put under threat. 全球化帶來更大壓力，市場各層面競爭亦日益激烈，意味奢侈品的承諾之一，這種商品部分價值來自它在最佳狀態下，由高技術、拿合理報酬的工人製造的這項隱含的假設，不時受到威脅。 Although they are not exposed to what most people would consider sweatshop conditions, the homeworkers are allotted what might seem close to sweatshop wages. Italy does not have a national minimum wage, but roughly 5 to 7 euros per hour is considered an appropriate standard by many unions and consulting firms. In extremely rare cases, a highly skilled worker can earn as much as 8 to 10 euros an hour. But the homeworkers earn significantly less, regardless of whether they are involved in leatherwork, embroidery or another artisanal task. 儘管他們的處境還不到大多數人會認為是血汗工廠的境地，但家庭代工的工資似已接近血汗工廠。義大利沒有設定全國最低工資，但許多工會和顧問公司認為每小時5-7歐元是適當標準。在極少數情況下，高技術工人每小時可賺取8-10歐元。但是家庭代工的收入低了許多，無論他們從事的是皮革製品，刺繡或其他手工藝工作。 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/332436/web/ Next Article Topic: White truffles fetch 75,000 euros at Italian auction 義大利拍賣會 白松露七萬五千歐元高價拍出 Alba, a small town in the northwestern region of Piemonte, is known as Italy’s white truffle capital. 阿爾巴是位於義大利西北部皮埃蒙特的一個小鎮，被稱為義大利白松露之都。 It has hosted Italy’s most famous white truffle market, during which the auction is held, for close to 90 years. 義大利最著名的白松露市集在此舉辦已近九十年，松露拍賣會則在此間舉行。 Every year at this time it hosts the famous International Alba White Truffle Fair, which attracts around 100,000 visitors from all over the world who come to buy, sell and smell the tasty tuber. 每年此時，阿爾巴舉辦著名的國際阿爾巴白松露會展，吸引了來自世界各地的大約十萬名訪客前來，來買賣和嗅聞這些美味的蕈類。 Dry weather and changing climate patterns have hit production and sent prices soaring. Over the past 25 years, there has been a 30 percent decrease in truffle production. In some places, they are disappearing altogether. 乾燥的天氣和不斷變化的氣候模式已重創松露的產量，並使其價格飛漲。在過去的二十五年間，松露產量已下降了百分之三十。在某一些地方，松露正徹底消失。 Truffle hunter Marilena Tarable says with this week’s much needed rain the truffles have started growing a little bigger and a bit rounder because the earth has softened. 松露獵人馬利雷娜‧塔拉布雷表示，本週降下了及時雨，因此松露已開始變大、變圓了一點，因為泥土變軟了。 “But up until now, with the very hard earth, it’s really hard to extract them,” she says. 「但是到目前為止，因為泥土很硬，要拔起松露真的很難。」她說道。 A highlight of the fair is the truffle auction, now in its eighteenth year, with proceeds going to charitable causes. This Sunday it took place in Grinzane Cavour Castle with live satellite links to Hong Kon

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Summary: During the COVID-19 outbreak, Malaysia enforced what is called “MCO” – Movement Control Order which only allows the “head” of the family to leave the house to purchase necessities. What went viral on social media was the men who were considered the head of household at the supermarket being clueless in their mission to shop for groceries, and also supermarkets creating guides to help these men to buy the right groceries. Next article is about the endangered elephants in Malaysia being killed, not by poachers for their tusks, but poisoned so that they would not destroy the palm plantation. 原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-834-about-malaysia-malaysia-supermarket-creates-grocery-shopping Vocabulary: Clueless adj. – having no knowledge, understanding or ability. The clueless men shopped for hours in the supermarket, trying to find the groceries they need at home. One should always write down a shopping list before visiting the supermarket cluelessly(adv.). Necessities n. – something that is indispensable (can’t do without) Grocery shopping is all about shopping for your daily necessities. Your daily necessities include tooth brush, detergents, food and drinks. Plantation n. – area where trees are planted /crops cultivated by resident labor My mother grew up near rice paddies and bamboo plantations. Plantations of any sort would require a large piece of flat land. 

----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 一月壽星們照過來～本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Klim 老師要來聊聊世界各國生日吃什麼！你知道嗎？台灣人吃長壽麵、韓國人喝海帶湯，不同國家的生日餐桌上藏著什麼樣的文化意義呢？ 台灣除了麵線、壽桃外，還有一個七、八年級生小時候超級紅的生日食物，你猜到是什麼了嗎？當年只要帶了這個到班上，走路都有風喔！ Calling all January birthday boys and girls! This week on English Cafe, John and Klim discuss what people eat for birthdays around the world! Did you know? Taiwanese people eat longevity noodles, Koreans drink seaweed soup—what cultural significance is hidden in different countries' birthday meals? Besides noodles and longevity peach buns, Taiwan has another birthday food that was super popular among millennials and Gen Z when they were kids. Can you guess what it is? Back in the day, if you brought this to class, you'd walk with swagger!