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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） --------------------------------------------

----------------------------------- 🎧 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. L128: Approves Wegovy Pill for Weight Loss Highlights 主題摘要The FDA has officially approved Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill as the first oral GLP-1 medication for weight management.Clinical trials demonstrated that a daily tablet can achieve weight loss results comparable to the popular weekly injections.This new oral alternative aims to expand access for patients who are uncomfortable with needles or require travel-friendly options. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially authorized a pill version of Wegovy, marking a groundbreaking historic milestone in the treatment of obesity. This decision makes it the first oral GLP-1 medication authorized specifically for chronic weight management. Developed by pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, the drug contains semaglutide, the same active ingredient found in blockbuster injectables. For years, patients had to rely on weekly self-injections, which acted as a psychological barrier for many individuals struggling with their weight. 美國食品藥物管理局正式批准了口服版的 Wegovy （週纖達/瘦瘦筆），這標誌著肥胖治療領域一個突破性的里程碑。這項決定使其成為首款專門被授權用於慢性體重管理的口服 GLP-1 藥物。這款由製藥大廠諾和諾德研發的藥物，含有與明星針劑商品相同的藥物活性成分。幾年來，患者必須依賴每週自行注射，這對許多與體重抗爭的人來說，無疑是一個巨大的心理障礙。 The approval was primarily supported by clinical trials evaluating a daily 25 mg dose. Data showed that participants who carefully followed the daily regimen lost 16.6% of their body weight over 64 weeks, a result remarkably similar to the injectable version. However, doctors emphasize that the pill requires more discipline than the weekly shots. To ensure the medication is properly absorbed, users must take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with a small amount of water. 這項核准主要基於評估每日 25 毫克劑量的臨床試驗支持。數據顯示，嚴格遵守每日療程的受試者在 64 週內減輕了 16.6% 的體重，這個結果與注射劑型非常相似。然而，醫生強調，與每週注射一次相比，藥錠需要更強的自律性。為了確保藥物能被妥善吸收，使用者必須在早晨尚空腹的狀態下，搭配少量開水服用。 Despite the convenience of a tablet, patients may still face common potential gastrointestinal side effects. During trials, symptoms such as nausea and vomiting were reported, particularly as users increased their dosage. Experts suggest that because the medication hits the stomach directly, some people might find these sensations more intense than with injections. Nevertheless, the pill's shelf-stable nature offers a clear advantage over injectables, which require refrigeration. This makes the treatment much easier to manage for people who travel frequently. 儘管藥錠具有便利性，患者仍可能面臨常見的潛在胃腸道副作用。在試驗期間，受試者報告了噁心和嘔吐等症狀，特別是在增加劑量時。專家表示，由於藥物直接進入胃部，有些人可能會覺得這些感覺比注射更強烈。儘管如此，藥錠可在常溫保存的特性優於需要冷藏的注射劑。這使得對於經常出差的人來說，管理治療變得更加容易。 The market landscape for weight loss is expected to shift rapidly as this oral option launches in early January. To remain competitive, Novo Nordisk has reached a pricing agreement with the administration to offer the starting dose for approximately $149 per month. This significant strategic move aims to lower the financial threshold for many people. The company hopes to reach a demographic of American patients. This expansion represents a vital step toward treating obesity as a biological condition rather than a personal failure. 這款口服藥將於一月初上市，減重市場的格局預計將迅速轉變。為了保持競爭力，諾和諾德已與政府達成價格協議，提供每月約 149 美元的起始劑量。這項重大策略目標是降低許多人的經濟門檻。公司希望能接觸到更廣大的美國患者族群。這次醫療選擇的擴張是重要的一步，代表肥胖應被視為一種生理疾病，而非個人的失敗。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Psychological [adjective, relating to the mental and emotional state of a person]: Weekly self-injections acted as a psychological barrier for many individuals.Regimen [noun, a prescribed course of medical treatment or way of life]: Data showed that participants who carefully followed the daily regimen lost significant weight.Gastrointestinal [adjective, relating to the stomach and the intestines]: Patients may still face common potential gastrointestinal side effects associated with the drug.Threshold [noun, the level at which something starts to happen or have an effect]: This strategic move aims to lower the financial threshold for many people.Demographic [noun, a particular sector of a population sharing common characteristics]: The company hopes to reach a large and important demographic of American patients. Reference article: 1. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-approves-wegovy-weight-loss-pill-novo-nordisk-rcna240800 2. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/fda-approves-wegovy-pill-weight-loss/story?id=128644712

Topic: Malaysia supermarket creates grocery shopping guide for clueless husbands Malaysia’s movement control order（MCO）states that only the "head of the household" should be allowed to leave the house to purchase necessities, and although it didn’t state whether the person should be male or female, the husbands probably took it upon themselves to accomplish "mission grocery shopping". 馬來西亞的行動管制令（MCO）指出，只有「一家之主」被允許出門採購必需品，雖然管制令並未明說這個人應該是男性還是女性，但是丈夫們較有可能承擔這項「買東西任務」。 In hilarious posts shared by Malaysians Cheanu Chew and Muzaffar Rahman on Facebook, they observed many men looking clueless in supermarket aisles while glued to their phones. These "remote shoppers", as Chew called them, were presumably receiving instructions from their wives to ensure that they got the grocery list right. 馬來西亞人Cheanu Chew與Muzaffar Rahman在「臉書」發布的一則滑稽貼文中指出，他們觀察到許多看起來毫無頭緒的男性，在超市走廊上黏著手機不放。被Chew稱為「遙控購物者」的人們，想必正在接收妻子的指示，確保他們買對採購清單上的物品。 Now, supermarket chain Tesco in Malaysia has come to the rescue, with an ingenious hack to put all their troubles to rest. The shopping guide "for husbands" provides pictures of basic ingredients with captions, and also breaks it down to the nitty-gritty. 現在，馬來西亞的連鎖超市Tesco投入救援，巧妙地解決他們的麻煩。「給丈夫」的商品指南提供基本商品的圖片與名稱，並將其細分。 Next Article: Topic: Three elephants found poisoned in Malaysia 馬來西亞發現三頭大象被毒死 Three elephants were poisoned to death near a palm oil plantation in Malaysia, officials said Friday, in the latest case of the endangered creatures being killed near human settlements. 馬來西亞官員週五說，三頭大象在棕櫚油園附近被毒死，是這種瀕危生物在人類墾地附近被殺害的最新一起案例。 Local police in southern Johor state found the animal carcasses and alerted wildlife officers on Tuesday, Wildlife and National Parks Department director-general Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim told AFP. 野生生物及國家公園保護局局長阿卜杜勒．卡迪爾．阿布．哈希姆告訴法新社，南部柔佛州當地警方發現動物屍體，週二通報野生生物官員。 The dead animals are believed to be part of a herd of 30 elephants from the nearby forest reserve. 這些死去的動物據信是來自附近森林保護區的一群30隻大象的部分成員。 "We conducted a post-mortem on the three female elephants aged between 18 and 22, and it revealed they were poisoned," Abdul Kadir said. 阿卜杜勒．卡迪爾說，「我們對這三頭年齡介於18至22歲的母象進行驗屍，結果顯示牠們遭下毒。」 "I am shocked and saddened by this incident. If this trend continues, all our wild elephants will be wiped out." 「我為這起事件感到震驚悲痛。如果這股趨勢持續，我們所有野生大象將消失殆盡。」 Electric fences used to keep elephants away from village crops were not functioning and allowed the creatures to trespass on plantations, Abdul Kadir said. 阿卜杜勒．卡迪爾說，用來避免大象靠近村落作物的電籬笆未起作用，使這些生物得以侵入棕櫚油園。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1296139 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1365803 Next Article Topic: Eat your rice straws after finishing your drink? 馬來西亞媒體The Star報導，上週五在馬來西亞檳城舉辦的2019年國際綠色論壇及會議中，大馬業者Ricestraw向全世界推出了由稻米及木薯粉製作而成的可食環保吸管，引起熱論。 Made from rice and tapioca, the environmental-friendly straws are edible but tasteless, said Ricestraws IT director Anddrew Loh on Penang International Green Conference & Exhibition (PIGCE) 2019 held in Malaysia on Sept. 27. 業者表示，米吸管可以在浸泡在熱飲中長達2至5小時，冷飲更可以維持10小時，下半部因為浸泡在飲料裡吃起來有點黏糊，但是上半部分是酥脆的口感，就像在吃薯片。另外，業者強調米吸管沒有任何添加物，可以在90天內百分之百分解，甚至可以回收成動物飼料或肥料。 “The straws can last for two to five hours in hot water and about five to 10 hours in cold water,” Loh said. “The bottom part when immersed in drinks will taste a bit starchy while the upper section will be crispy like chips.” Loh added, “The straws, made from natural ingredients, do not contain any additives and will decompose completely in 90 days and can also be turned into animal feed or fertiliser.” 業者進一步表示，製作米吸管是幫助生態循環，因為他們利用的是人類不吃的碎米去製作吸管。業者更指出使用紙吸管並不完全環保，因為製作紙吸管代表要砍伐更多樹木。 Furthermore, the Malaysian company stressed that by producing rice straws, the company has helped to complete the ecosystem cycle. “We use broken rice which people hardly eaten,” Loh said. “When we use paper straws, we are actually cutting down more trees.” 世界趨勢在淘汰一次性使用塑膠吸管，在這波環保浪潮裡，米吸管成為眾多亞洲業者爭相開發的產品。據The Hindu報導，南韓業者Yeonjigonji在政府開始實施限塑政策後，在去年研發推出百分之30木薯粉其他百分之70穀米製作成的可食米吸管。而The Epoch Times報導，越南業者HungHau Foods也在這兩年推出類似的米吸管產品。 Asian merchandisers are competing to produce eco-friendly commodities in reflecting this worldwide trend of ditching plastic straws. Malaysia is not the first one who uses rice to make straws. With 30 percent of tapioca and 70 percent of rice, The Hindu reported that company Yeonjigonji from South Korea started to market the edible straws last year after the government imposing relevant policies to reduce plastic use. Vietnam-based HungHau Foods also has had similar products in these two years, The Epoch Times reported. Next Article: 馬來西亞蘇丹想要給老婆香吻被嫌棄  Queen tweets candid pix of king trying to steal kiss during photoshoot 馬來西亞最高元首蘇丹阿布都拉的妻子，東姑阿濟茲占阿米娜，週四在推特上發表一系列她自己跟蘇丹的合照，合照中阿布都拉企圖親吻老婆臉頰未果，可愛的互動引起熱議。 Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah won the hearts of Malaysians on Twitter Thursday (Oct 3) afternoon with a series of tweets. The tweets featured photographs of her and Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin

----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 延續上集Reading Out Loud的話題,這集John老師和阿鍵老師要揭開一個讓很多人卡關的關鍵秘密:為什麼用中文方式念英文會像打字機?為什麼念出來總是不自然? 答案就在語言結構的根本差異:中文是「音節計時」(syllable-timed)語言,英文是「重音計時」(stress-timed)語言!這個差異決定了為什麼我們用中文思維念英文會這麼辛苦。 🎯 中英文發音結構的根本差異 阿鍵老師提出疑問:「英文和中文,中文是我們的聲調語言,有四聲聲調。英文的部分好像也有起伏,但那個起伏我們常常不知道怎麼抓?」 John老師解釋:中文是syllable-timed(音節計時)語言,每個字的發音時間幾乎固定,像打字機一樣「啵啵啵」地組合。你不能把發音拉長或分開念,分開念會很奇怪。 英文則是stress-timed(重音計時)語言,透過重音(stress)來決定韻律,而不是靠咬字。一個三音節的英文字,可以在第一個音節或最後一個音節做拉長、加重,產生不同的韻律感和意義。 John老師示範:「I want to go to the toilet」如果每個字都平均念出來,就像打字機,不自然。但中文的「我要去上廁所」這樣念是可以的,因為中文本來就是這樣的結構。 這就是為什麼用中文的語感去學英文會變得很辛苦!如果沒有透過reading out loud和廣聽(像ICRT、Live ABC、或現在的podcast)來抓到那個rhythm(韻律),其實不容易掌握英文的自然表達方式。 💡 快慢的藝術:英文可以,中文不行 John老師提出另一個關鍵差異:中文如果要把文字念慢,就整篇文章都會慢。但英文有些地方可以慢,有些地方可以快,聽起來都不會太差。 經典示範: 中文:「我覺得今天很冷」— 每個字的時間幾乎固定,即使加一點演繹也會很怪。 英文:「I think it's really cold today」— 可以把"really cold"拉長來強調很冷,或把"today"拉長來強調是今天特別冷。 阿鍵老師補充台灣現象:便利商店店員會說「你也歡迎光臨」,兩個字說在一起,但還是一個字的音長,不會變成0.5個字。 什麼時候放慢?什麼時候加快? John老師說:「Where you want to stress, you slow it down!當你想讓對方覺得這是very important matter時,就會slow down。」 相反地,心虛的地方可以快快帶過。本來20分鐘的presentation如果5分鐘講完、講很快,就表示「Nothing to stress, nothing important here」,想趕快結束。 示範不同強調點:"I think it's really cold today" — 強調「真的很冷」"I think it's really cold today" — 強調「冷」這件事"I think it's really cold today" — 強調「今天」特別冷 中英文表達強調的方式不同: 中文要強調「很冷」,會塞字進去:「今天超級冷」「爆炸無敵冷」,透過加形容詞來強化。 英文則是透過拉長音節或加重發音來表達,不一定要加字。 John老師說:「當你知道這件事情,希望大家下次Reading Out Loud時,Listen to the rhythm and try and practice rhythm in your reading out loud activities!」 🎵 透過歌曲學韻律:Angel老師的秘密武器 阿鍵老師提到:「以前老師說中文的歌也有聲調,比較老的歌會按照這個去寫。英文歌好像也可以挑一些比較老的歌曲,用唱歌的方式來學韻律結構!」 John老師分享:「我們的Angel老師在English Café單元,大概一年前有一集說他當時學英文就是聽一堆90年代boy bands(男團)!他是boy band粉,所有的boy band他都知道,甚至有些是我沒聽過的!」 在那個只能去CD店找唱片、沒有Wikipedia、沒有線上資料的年代,Angel老師懂的boy band比John老師還多,超強! Angel老師就是用歌唱去抓到英文的韻律,知道哪裡可以慢、哪裡可以快,哪裡透過stress來表達情感、強化意義。 推薦: 詩敏老師的「爵士學英語」單元,挑一些老歌、爵士歌來練習,跟著朗朗上口,練習這些rhythm! 🎁 本週挑戰活動:抓住John老師的韻律細節,送15Mins周邊! John老師宣布:「這個禮拜,你的Reading Out Loud practice裡面,要抓住rhythm!韻律的地方停就停,句點停的地方、換氣的地方,你有沒有catch到?韻律的點在哪裡?哪裡停、哪裡開始、哪裡加重?」 活動辦法: 找出John老師在節目中的10個韻律細節:哪裡有停頓哪裡有加重哪裡換氣哪裡放慢或加快 獎品: 累積到10個點以上,就送15Mins通勤家族周邊! 活動時間: 原本想設定到下週日,但阿鍵老師說太短了!最後決定:到農曆年前都算數! John老師說:「時間夠多了吧?No excuse了吧!」 如何參加: 使用資訊欄裡的留言連結(comment link)留言,做簡單筆記就足夠了。幕後教師室會幫你累計,農曆年前揭曉誰是大贏家! 📚 核心學習重點 這集最重要的觀念:不能用中文的思考方式去念英文! 中文和英文雖然都可以表達強調和情感,但做法完全不同:中文:塞字(加形容詞)英文:拉長或加重(跟著韻律) 當你在Reading Out Loud和Listening Practice時,記得:Listen to the rhythm! 抓住韻律,你的英文表達就會更自然、更道地。 如果遇到生字也不用怕,嘴巴跟著聽到的聲音發出聲音就好,這樣可以保持你的韻律感和發音感。 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: This article discusses how cultural changes in the US have caused that parents are more in favor of having girls because of a bias in society against males. Vocabulary and Sample Sentence: Preference n. > more desire / interest for one choice compared to another Do Asian cultures still have a preference for males? Do you have a preference for drip coffee? Equity n. > situation where all are treated equally Is there equity in the workplace? Does equity guarantee success?  Bias n.> a feeling towards a choice not based on a fair judgement Is there a bias towards Apple in the world? Do you have a bias for black clothes? 

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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. L124: Deep 7.0 Quake: Why Taiwan Escaped a Major Disaster Highlights 主題摘要A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit off Yilan Saturday, but its 73-kilometer depth buffered the surface impact.While intense shaking lasted twenty seconds, major tech hubs like TSMC reported no damage and resumed operations.Authorities warn that aftershocks up to magnitude 6.0 are possible, urging the public to stay prepared. On Saturday evening at 11:05 PM, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck approximately 32 kilometers off the northeastern coast of Yilan, sending strong tremors throughout Taiwan. According to the Central Weather Administration, the earthquake's hypocenter was situated at a significant depth of 73 kilometers. While the intense shaking lasted for twenty seconds in urban centers like Taipei, initial assessments suggested that the island fortunately escaped a catastrophic outcome despite the widespread panic and disrupted sleep across northern administrative regions. 週六晚間 11 時 05 分，宜蘭東北部海域約 32 公里處發生了規模 7.0 強震，強烈震感籠罩全台。根據中央氣象署資料，該地震的「震源」位於海平面下 73 公里的深處。台北等城市中心經歷了長達 20 秒的劇烈搖晃，但初步評估顯示，儘管北部各行政區出現廣泛恐慌並驚醒許多民眾，台灣仍慶幸地避開了災難性的後果。 This technical distinction explains why northern cities managed to avoid severe structural failure. seismologists noted that the intense friction was generated deep within the crust rather than near the surface. This occurred because the event was located within a subduction zone. In this region, the Philippine Sea Plate slides northward beneath the Eurasian Plate at a considerable depth. Much of the seismic energy dispersed before reaching major population centers, keeping the "peak ground acceleration" within manageable limits. 這項技術差異解釋了為何北部城市避開了嚴重的「結構性」損害。地震學家指出，強烈的板塊「摩擦」發生在地殼深處而非地表附近。這是因為該地震位於「隱沒」帶內，在此區域，菲律賓海板塊在相當深的地方向北滑入歐亞板塊下方。大部分地震能量在到達主要人口中心前就已分散，使「地動加速度」維持在可控範圍內。 Despite the lack of major casualties, minor incidents were reported across northern industrial hubs. In the Hsinchu Science Park, high-tech facilities including TSMC initiated precautionary evacuations of cleanroom staff, although employees returned shortly after safety inspections were completed. Meanwhile, Taoyuan International Airport dealt with falling ceiling debris that slightly injured two passengers. Additionally, a fault at a substation in Yilan caused a temporary blackout for over 3,000 households, while emergency crews worked through the night to resolve every reported elevator malfunction. 儘管沒有重大傷亡，北部工業重鎮仍傳出幾起輕微事故。在新竹科學園區，包括台積電在內的高科技廠房啟動了無塵室員工的預防性疏散，不過員工在完成安全檢查後隨即返回崗位。同時，桃園國際機場處理了天花板碎片掉落導致兩名旅客受輕傷的事件。此外，宜蘭一處變電所故障導致 3,000 多戶家庭暫時停電，緊急應變小組則連夜修復了每一件通報的電梯「故障」。 President Lai Ching-te addressed the nation via social media, confirming that authorities are closely monitoring critical infrastructure and the situation is under control. He reminded citizens that Taiwan remains prone to seismic activity due to its location at the junction of two tectonic plates. Looking ahead, experts warn that moderate aftershocks ranging from magnitude 5.5 to 6.0 are likely throughout the coming week. While rigorous building codes once again proved their value, the government urges the population to remain vigilant for potential secondary tremors. 賴清德總統透過社群媒體向全國發表談話，確認當局正嚴密監控關鍵基礎設施，局勢已在掌控中。他提醒國民，由於台灣位於兩大板塊交界處，天生容易發生地震活動。展望未來，專家警告未來一週內很可能發生規模 5.5 到 6.0 的中度餘震。雖然嚴格的建築規範再次證明了其價值，政府仍敦促民眾對潛在的二次震動保持警覺。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Hypocenter [noun, the point of origin of an earthquake]: The earthquake's Hypocenter was situated at a significant depth of 73 kilometers.Structural [adjective, relating to the arrangement of parts in a building]: This technical distinction explains why northern cities managed to avoid severe Structural failure.Friction [noun, resistance encountered when one surface moves over another]: Seismologists noted that the intense Friction was generated deep within the crust rather than near the surface.Subduction [noun, the process of one tectonic plate sliding under another]: This occurred because the event was located within a Subduction zone.Malfunction [noun, a failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner]: Emergency crews worked through the night to resolve every reported elevator Malfunction. Reference article: 1. https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/27/asia/taiwan-earthquake-tremors-intl-latam 2. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2025/12/29/2003849671

Topic: Czech hunter reports rifle-stealing deer to police Czech police are seeking help in an unusual case after a deer turned the tables on the hunters and snagged a pursuer’s rifle on his antlers before running away. 捷克警方正就一宗不尋常的案件尋求協助，一頭鹿在逃跑前用鹿角勾走一名追捕者的步槍，轉而佔了獵人們上風。 The deer, frightened by a dog, ran toward one of the hunting party, tore his sleeve and caught a strap of a 0.22 Hornet rifle on his antlers, police said on Tuesday. 警方週二表示，這頭鹿受一隻狗驚嚇，朝狩獵隊的一名獵人奔去，撕裂他的袖子，鹿角抓到一把點二二黃蜂彈口徑的步槍。 "The rifle, which the hunter had slung over his left arm - fortunately without ammo - slipped on the deer’s antlers and disappeared with him," the police said. 警方說，「這名獵人本來掛在左手臂的這把步槍─幸好沒彈藥─滑到鹿角上，隨著牠消失。」 "The hunters searched the forest but did not find the gun. He had no other choice than to report the incident to the police," the police said, adding anyone who finds the weapon should contact authorities. 警方說，「這些獵人搜索森林，但沒有找到那把槍。他別無選擇，只能報警」，並補充指出，任何發現這把武器的人，都該聯絡當局。 Next Article Topic: Obsolete Czech phone booths find new life as mini libraries 過時的捷克電話亭重生為迷你圖書館 Two Czechs have breathed new life into telephone booths made obsolete in the cell phone age, converting them into mini libraries with the first installed at a Prague hospital recently. 兩名捷克人讓被手機時代所淘汰的電話亭重現生機，他們把電話亭改造為迷你圖書館，首座電話亭圖書館最近在布拉格一所醫院正式設立。 On the shelves of the red booth, patients of the IKEM hospital will find a plethora of genres, including works by US crime writer John Grisham, Czech and Russian titles and biographer Andrew Morton’s "Diana： Her True Story". 在這座紅色電話亭裡的書架上，IKEM醫院的病人可以找到各種類型的書，包括美國犯罪小說家葛里遜的作品、捷克和俄羅斯書籍，以及英國傳記作家莫頓的作品「黛安娜：她的真實故事」等。 Library mastermind Monika Serbusova, 27, said she and a friend drew inspiration from a similar project in Britain. 圖書館幕後策劃者、現年27歲的塞布索娃說，她和另一個朋友的靈感是來自英國的一個類似計畫。 They won backing from a local phone operator, then built the libraries with the help of colleagues and friends, painting the booths and installing wooden shelves. 她們獲得當地電話公司的支持，並在同事與友人協助下把電話亭改造為圖書館、替電話亭上新漆並裝設木製書架。 She said they intend to set up other libraries at a shopping centre and elsewhere. They currently have 700 books, but the selection will grow as people have promised to donate large collections. 她表示未來還打算在購物商場和其他地方設置其他圖書館。她們手上目前只有700本書，但有人表示願意捐贈大批藏書，藏書量可望繼續增加。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1415573 ; https://news.ltn.com.tw/index.php/news/world/paper/754649 Next Article Topic: The Czech Republic is the unhealthiest country in the world The Czech Republic is the least healthy country in the world, according to new research conducted by Clinic Compare. 英國調查機構「臨床比較」的一項新研究顯示，捷克共和國是全世界最不健康的國家。 Researchers analyzed World Health Organization data on alcohol consumption, tobacco consumption and the prevalence of obesity in 179 countries. According to the list, the Czechs love their booze and are the 5th biggest drinkers in the world, consuming 13.7 liters of alcohol each per year – that’s 550 shots, or 1.5 shots a day. The country also had the 11th highest tobacco consumption. 研究人員分析世界衛生組織對179個國家的酒精攝取、香菸消費及肥胖流行率的資料。根據這份名單，捷克人熱愛他們的酒飲，是全世界第五愛喝酒的民族，每年攝取13.7公升酒精，相當於550杯，或每日1.5杯。捷克也是香菸消費全球排名第十一高的國家。 The research found Eastern Europe is the least healthy region in the world, occupying nine out of the top 10 spots. Russia is the second most unhealthy country, followed by Slovenia, Belarus, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Poland, Luxembourg and Lithuania. 研究發現，東歐是全世界最不健康的地區，前10名中佔了9名。俄羅斯是第二不健康的國家，其後是斯洛維尼亞、白俄羅斯、斯洛伐克、匈牙利、克羅埃西亞、波蘭、盧森堡及立陶宛。 The healthiest country is Afghanistan, boasting the second lowest rate of obesity in the world. Just 2.7 per cent of the population had a BMI over 30. Plus, residents only smoked 83 cigarettes a year and drank the least alcohol. 最健康的國家則是擁有全球第二低肥胖率的阿富汗。阿國只有2.7％人口的身體質量指數在30以上。而且，阿國居民一年平均只吸食83根香菸，酒精飲用量也最低。 Source article: http://iservice.ltn.com.tw/Service/english/english.php?engno=1167152&day=2018-01-09 捷克共和國是全世界最不健康的國家

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Summary: This article talks about a new study that postulates that eating a big breakfast and smaller dinner leads to more calorie loss per day. So, eat up in the morning and lose weight. This story states that air pollution shortens lives by up to 3 years and affects 8.8 million people. Cleaner air can add up to a year’s worth of life expectancy to people. The air is more dangerous than alcohol, aids and malaria! Asia is the area most affected. 原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-822-about-science-2-eating-a-big-breakfast  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Metabolism n. > the chemical process of changing food into energy Do you have a fast metabolism? Is a good metabolism key in being healthy? Premature adj. > happen before expected time Was the announcement of a cure premature? Do premature deaths pose a problem for the world’s economy? Mortality n. > being human and not living forever Is the key to mortality a healthy lifestyle? Has the mortality of humans impacted religion? 

----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 你有沒有過這樣的經驗：一首歌唱了好多年，旋律早就深深烙印在腦海裡，卻從來不知道歌詞在唱什麼？本週《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Shimin 老師要帶大家重溫搖滾之王 Elvis Presley 「貓王」的經典情歌，這竟然 John 老師第一次真正「讀」這首歌的歌詞！究竟這首傳唱數十年的情歌藏著什麼樣的浪漫密碼呢？ Elvis 這首 《Can't Help Falling In Love》 用最簡單的文字，創造出跨越世代的浪漫魔力。今天的咖啡館我們從童年音樂課的回憶，聊到了現代社會中愛情表達方式的轉變，絕對讓你對這首經典老歌有全新的認識！ Have you ever had this experience: singing a song for years with the melody deeply imprinted in your mind, but never really knowing what the lyrics are about? This week on English Cafe, John and Shimin take everyone back to revisit the King of Rock Elvis Presley's classic love song—and this is actually Teacher John's first time truly "reading" the lyrics to this song! What romantic secrets are hidden in this love song that has been sung for decades? Elvis's "Can't Help Falling In Love" uses the simplest words to create romantic magic that transcends generations. In today's cafe, we chat from childhood music class memories to the transformation of how love is expressed in modern society, giving you a completely new perspective on this classic old song!

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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. L120: Compensation Gap & NYE Security Drills Highlights 主題摘要Legal gaps cause massive disparity in victim compensation.City initiates fundraiser to aid ineligible families.Massive security drills scheduled for New Year's Eve. Last Friday's fatal knife attacks in Taipei left three people dead and exposed a painful legal gap regarding victim support. Among the deceased was Yu Chia-chang, who bravely sacrificed his life attempting to stop the assailant. His family will receive NT$12.8 million in compensation. However, the other two victims are ineligible for similar bereavement benefits because they did not perform an active act of intervention. This stark financial disparity has ignited a fierce public debate about the fairness of current protection laws. 上週五台北發生的持刀命案造成三人死亡，也暴露了受害者支援機制中痛苦的法律缺口。死者之一余家昶因英勇犧牲生命試圖制止兇嫌，其家屬將獲得1280萬元的賠償。然而，另外兩名受害者因未進行主動介入行為，不符合此類撫卹金資格。這種財務上的巨大落差，引發了關於現行保護法規公平性的激烈討論。 The variance in financial aid depends heavily on the specific circumstances of each death. One victim, attacked during his daily commute, qualifies for occupational hazard subsidies, whereas the other victim receives only the statutory minimum of NT$1.8 million. To address this inequality, the Taipei City Government plans to initiate a public fundraiser to better support the grieving families. Simultaneously, city councilors are fiercely debating motions to amend these rigid regulations, arguing that the current criteria are too strict for random violence. 財務援助的差異主要取決於每起死亡案件的具體情況。一名在日常通勤途中遇害的受害者符合職災補助資格，而另一位僅能獲得法定的最低金額180萬元。為解決此不平等，台北市政府計畫啟動公開募款來更完善地支持悲痛的家屬。同時，市議員也正激烈辯論修法提案，主張現行的標準對於此類隨機暴力事件而言過於嚴苛。 Beyond financial restitution, authorities are shifting their focus to rigorous prevention as the massive New Year's Eve celebrations approach. In response to the tragedy, the city has scheduled a high-intensity counterterrorism drill for December 26 at key transit hubs like the City Hall MRT station. These exercises will test specific emergency scenarios to perfect coordination between the newly assembled disaster response team and interdepartmental command centers, ensuring that critical safety protocols are battle-tested before the holiday crowds arrive. 除了金錢補償外，隨著大型跨年慶祝活動逼近，當局也將焦點轉向嚴密的預防工作。為因應這起悲劇，市府已安排於12月26日在市政府捷運站等關鍵交通樞紐，舉行高強度的反恐演習。這些演練將測試特定的緊急情境，以完善新組建的災害應變小組與跨部門指揮中心間的協調，確保在節日人潮湧入前，關鍵維安程序已通過實戰測試。 To further guarantee public safety during the countdown event, the city will deploy a massive security force of over 5,000 personnel, including police officers and volunteer firefighters. This heightened security grid is designed to detect potential risks early and reassure a nervous public. While officials continue to urge citizens to remain aware of their surroundings, the overarching goal is to restore a sense of normalcy, allowing residents to welcome the New Year without being paralyzed by fear of the recent traumatic events. 為了進一步確保跨年活動期間的公共安全，市府將部署超過5000名人力組成的龐大維安部隊，包含警員與義消。這個強化的安全防護網旨在及早發現潛在風險並安撫緊張的大眾。雖然官員持續呼籲市民對周遭環境保持警覺，但總體目標是恢復正常生活感，讓居民能迎接新年，而不至於因近期創傷事件的恐懼而動彈不得。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Bereavement [noun, the state of losing a relative to death]: The other two victims are ineligible for bereavement benefits.Disparity [noun, a great difference]: This stark financial disparity has ignited a fierce public debate about the fairness of current protection laws.Statutory [adjective, controlled by law]: One victim receives only the statutory minimum of NT$1.8 million.Coordination [noun, the organization of elements to work together]: The exercises will test scenarios to perfect coordination between teams.Deploy [verb, to move troops or people into position]: The city will deploy a massive security force of over 5,000 personnel. Reference article: https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2025C23W01EA https://english.ftvnews.com.tw/news/2025C24W01EA

Topic: Mom Sells Tomatoes as Her Son Seeks Tennis Titles It should have been one of the happiest times of Yu Te Tseng’s life. But Tseng, the father of the world’s best male junior tennis player, lowered his head and put his right hand to his eyes, trying to stem the flow of tears. 這本該是曾育德一生中最幸福的時刻之一。但這位世界最佳青少年男子網球手的父親，卻低下了頭，把右手放到眼睛上，努力想要止住淚流。 He was sitting in a garden at the United States Open in September after his son, Chun Hsin, had won another big match. But while a friend patted him on the back, Tseng needed more than a minute to compose himself and explain his sadness. 那是9月在美網的球場，兒子俊欣又贏了一場大賽之後。當一位朋友拍了拍他的背時，曾育德用了不止一分鐘來收拾情緒，解釋他為何傷心。 For years, Tseng has coached his son, 17, who plans to turn professional at a tournament in Hong Kong at the end of the month. For years, father and son have traveled the globe while Chun Hsin, also known as Jason, soared from a working class background in Taipei, Taiwan, to the top of the junior tennis rankings. 多年來，曾育德一直給兒子當教練，17歲的他計劃在那個月底的香港錦標賽上轉為職業球員。多年來，父子二人輾轉世界各地，兒子俊欣（英文名Jason）從台北的工薪階層背景，躍至青少年網球排名的冠軍。 He tore through the competition in 2018, reaching the final of the Australian Open junior singles tournament in January and winning the French Open junior title in June and Wimbledon’s in July. He was also a semifinalist in the U.S. Open boys event, and finished the year as the No. 1 junior. 2018年的賽事他一路過關斬將，1月份殺進澳洲網球公開賽青少年組男單決賽，6月份贏得法國網球公開賽青少年組男單冠軍，7月份溫布頓奪冠。他還是美國網球公開賽青少年組的半決賽選手，年終成為世界排名第一的青少年選手。 But while he was achieving all that with his father by his side, Tseng’s mother remained in Taipei, running the family’s small food stand and looking after his 15-year-old brother, Yun Di Tseng. 在父親的陪伴下取得所有這些成績的同時，他的母親仍在台北，一邊料理家裡的小吃攤，一邊照顧他15歲的弟弟曾允帝。 For his mother, Chung Han Tsai, the heavy workload has taken a toll.The family owns a stall at the Lehua night market in Taipei, where they sell tanghulu, a treat made of glazed fruit and tomatoes on a stick. They stay on their feet from 4 p.m. until 1 a.m., with hardly a moment to spare for a break. 對母親蔡仲涵來說，工作的重擔讓她付出了代價。一家人在台北樂華夜市有個小攤位，他們在那裡賣糖葫蘆，這是一種用蜜餞和串在棍子上的番茄製成的小吃。他們從下午4點一直站到凌晨1點，幾乎沒有片刻的休息。 Tseng first played tennis at age 5 with his father, who likes to be called Ed. Within a few years, Jason had demonstrated unusual talent, and his father discovered that his night job was suddenly an advantage. It enabled him to train his son during the day. 曾俊欣第一次打網球是5歲時和父親，後者喜歡別人叫他埃德(Ed)。短短几年裡，曾俊欣就展現出了不同尋常的天賦，他的父親發現自己的夜間工作突然成為了優勢。這份工作能讓他白天訓練兒子。 On a typical day, Ed Tseng would work at the night market and get to sleep around 2 a.m. He would wake up three and a half hours later for early-morning practices, after which he and his son would return home, shower and prepare for school. The father would then sleep a bit more before rejoining his son for afternoon practice. Then it was back to work with his wife. 通常，曾育德晚上在夜市上班，然後凌晨兩點左右上床睡覺。三個半小時後，他要起床去進行晨練，之後他和兒子回家，洗澡、準備上學。曾育德會再補一點覺，然後下午再和兒子一起練球。之後就和妻子再回去上班。 On some nights, Jason and his brother would make the five-minute walk from their home to join their parents at the market, doing their homework there or pitching in by peeling tomatoes. But Jason’s focus and dreams were always on tennis.“In that moment, I don’t have a lot of time to go out with friends and do relaxing things,” he said. “I was always working, working. That is how the professional player has to do it.” 在有些晚上，曾俊欣和弟弟會從家裡走路五分鐘，去夜市和父母在一起，他們在那裡做功課，或是幫忙給番茄剝皮。但曾俊欣的關注點和夢想一直都是網球。「在那一刻，我沒有很多時間和朋友出去玩、放鬆，」他說。「我一直都在練球、練球。這就是職業球員必須要做的。」 Jason Tseng said he does not really like the treats his parents sell. He prefers ice cream, although he eliminated it from his training diet. He indulged in his favorite treat twice recently, though: to celebrate winning the French Open and Wimbledon junior titles. 曾俊欣說，他不怎麼喜歡父母賣的那些小吃。他更喜歡冰激淋，儘管他把它從訓練飲食裡去掉了。但近期，他放縱地吃了兩次自己最愛的零食：為了慶祝自己獲得法國公開賽和溫布頓青少年冠軍。 Tsai could not make those trips. She remained in Taipei, selling tanghulu. But when Jason plays, Ed sends her updates. In a recent email, he said his wife told him that Jason’s victories buoyed her spirit, making her stand stronger in the moment. 蔡仲涵不能一起前往巡迴賽。她得留在台北賣糖葫蘆。但每當曾俊欣打球時，埃德會發給她最新情況。在近期的一封郵件裡，他說妻子告訴他，曾俊欣的勝利激勵了她的精神，讓她變得更堅強。 But the arrangement is no longer tenable with her physical condition. Tsai needs rest to recover, and Ed said this week that in the spring, the family plans to shutter the business. Legally, it cannot be sold, just closed. But now that Jason will be earning some money on tour, the investment in his future may pay off and the financial burden eased. 但她的身體狀況無法應付這種安排了。蔡仲涵需要休息才能恢復身體，曾育德本週說，明年春天的時候，他們計劃關掉攤位。從法律層面來說，它不能被賣掉，只能關張。但如今曾俊欣會在巡迴賽上賺到些錢，對他未來的投資可能會有回報，也能減輕家裡的經濟負擔。 Source article: https://cn.nytimes.com/sports/20181227/chun-hsin-tseng-taiwan/zh-hant/dual/ Next Topic: Gaming’s New Lifestyle:Less Pizza, More Yoga The squats and leg lifts were harder than they looked, and after a few sets, Alfonso Aguirre Rodriguez placed his hands on his knees and attempted to compose himself. 深蹲和抬腿動作比看起來要困難，做了幾組後，阿方索．艾吉瑞．羅德里蓋茲把手放在膝蓋上，試著讓自己放鬆。 In November, A

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Summary: Over the past few months, South Korea has scrambled to put together a new system that has proven to be extremely effective with COVID-19 testing of citizens. It is 20 minutes faster than getting the test done at hospitals or public health centers. Other countries have followed the same method to achieve better testing results. Korean fashion designers want to embrace all generations in their fashion lineups and now senior fashion models are becoming popular.  原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-818-about-s-korea-drive-thru-clinics-korea-s-new Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:  Checkup n. – a medical examination Every year I would go to NTU hospital for a checkup. I told my boss that I would be getting a health checkup next Friday.  Drive-thru adj. n.- a facility that people can be served by just driving their cars through When I was a young boy, I love going with my dad to drive-thru car wash to get the car washed. When you are driving around with children, Mcdonalds drive-thru is the best place to get the children fed without having to get off the car. Runway n. – ground for aircraft to take off or land / a aisle or stage for fashion. Shows At Songshan airport, there are many cafes around where you can watch the airplanes take off or land on the runway. Fashion models have to train hours on the runway before they can audition for a fashion show. 

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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. L116: Bondi Massacre: 15 Dead, ISIS Flags Seized Highlights 主題摘要Police confirm the Bondi Beach shooting was an ISIS-inspired terror attack.A Syrian-born man is hailed as a hero for disarming a gunman.Australia vows to tighten gun laws following the tragic Hanukkah attack. A devastating mass shooting at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach has left 15 people dead and 38 hospitalized during a Hanukkah celebration. Australian authorities have officially classified the tragedy as a terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State ideology. Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett described the assault as a "callous" act where the attackers showed zero regard for age or ability, seemingly driven only by a quest for a high death tally. Among the victims are children and elderly attendees, ranging from 10 to 87 years old. 雪梨標誌性的邦代海灘發生毀滅性的大規模槍擊事件，造成一場光明節慶祝活動中15人死亡、38人送醫。澳洲當局已正式將這場悲劇定調為受「伊斯蘭國」（ISIS）意識形態啟發的恐怖攻擊。警務處長克莉希．巴雷特（Krissy Barrett）形容這起襲擊「冷血至極」，攻擊者絲毫不在乎受害者的年齡或行動能力，似乎只為了追求更高的死亡人數。死傷者中包含兒童與長者，年齡介於10歲至87歲之間。 Investigators identified the suspects as 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son, Naveed. While the father was killed at the scene, the son remains hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities discovered incriminating evidence in their seized vehicle, including improvised explosive devices and two homemade ISIS flags. Immigration records confirm the pair recently travelled to the southern Philippines, a region historically linked to militant groups. Police are now probing whether this international trip played a pivotal role in radicalizing the duo or planning the massacre. 調查人員已確認嫌犯為50歲的薩吉德．阿克拉姆（Sajid Akram）及其24歲的兒子納維德（Naveed）。雖然父親當場被擊斃，但兒子目前仍在醫院接受治療，情況危急。當局在查扣的車輛中發現了具罪證效力的證據，包括簡易爆炸裝置和兩面自製的ISIS旗幟。移民紀錄證實這對父子近期曾前往與武裝組織有歷史淵源的菲律賓南部。警方目前正在調查這趟跨國行程是否在兩人激進化或策劃大屠殺的過程中發揮了關鍵作用。 Amidst the carnage, a moment of extraordinary bravery emerged involving Ahmed al-Ahmed, a Syrian-born fruit shop owner. Viral footage captured the 43-year-old rushing toward one gunman, tackling him to the ground, and wresting away his weapon despite knowing the extreme danger. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited al-Ahmed in the hospital, hailing him as a "true Australian hero" whose selfless actions undoubtedly prevented further loss of life. His father told reporters that Ahmed acted purely on humanity and conscience upon seeing women and children suffering. 在一片血腥屠殺中，敘利亞出生的水果店老闆艾哈邁德．阿爾—艾哈邁德（Ahmed al-Ahmed）英勇挺身而出。網路瘋傳的影片顯示，這位43歲的男子不顧自身安危，衝向一名槍手將其撲倒並奪走武器。澳洲總理安東尼．艾班尼斯（Anthony Albanese）前往醫院探視阿爾—艾哈邁德，並讚揚他是「真正的澳洲英雄」，其無私的舉動無疑阻止了更多生命的逝去。他的父親告訴記者，艾哈邁德在看到婦女和兒童受難時，純粹是出於人性和良知而行動。 In the wake of this atrocity, the Australian government has pledged to implement the most sweeping gun law reforms since the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. Although the older suspect had legally amassed a cache of weapons, officials are determined to tighten restrictions to ensure public safety. Leaders are urging the nation to remain united against division, emphasizing that resilience is the best response to terror. As mourners continue to lay flowers at the impromptu memorial, the focus shifts to healing and preventing future tragedies. 在這起暴行發生後，澳洲政府承諾將實施自1996年亞瑟港槍擊案以來最全面的槍枝管制改革。儘管年長的嫌犯是合法囤積了大量武器，官員們仍決心收緊限制以確保公眾安全。領導人呼籲全國團結一致對抗分裂，並強調韌性是應對恐怖主義的最佳回應。隨著哀悼者持續在臨時紀念地獻花，目前的焦點已轉向療傷止痛以及預防未來的悲劇。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Callous [adjective, showing an insensitive and cruel disregard for others]: Police described the assault as a "callous" act where attackers showed zero regard for age or ability.Incriminating [adjective, making someone appear guilty of a crime]: Authorities discovered incriminating evidence in the vehicle, including explosives and ISIS flags.Conscience [noun, an inner feeling acting as a guide to behavior]: His father said Ahmed acted purely on humanity and conscience upon seeing women and children suffering.Sweeping [adjective, wide in range or effect]: The government has pledged to implement the most sweeping gun law reforms since the 1996 massacre.Resilience [noun, the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties]: Leaders emphasized that resilience is the best response to terror. Reference articles: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/bondi-beach-shooting-suspects-isis-connection-9.7017302 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3wkey5p33o

The Old Pop Music Is Over. Introducing a Playbook for Pop 2.0. What pop means changes depending on what angle you’re looking from. It can be a descriptor of audience size, indicating something that’s popular, or it can be a genre tag, specifying a sound. But for much of the past three decades, these two definitions have effectively been one and the same. 「流行音樂」一詞的定義取決於從什麼角度去看它。它可以是界定受眾多寡的符號，顯示某樣東西是否熱門，也可以是一張類型標籤，用來指特定的音樂類型。然而卅年來在頗長的時間裡，這兩個定義幾乎合為一體。 You know the sort: Katy Perry’s confetti cheer, Justin Timberlake’s feather-light chirps, Lady Gaga’s exorbitant theater, Taylor Swift’s guileless guile. Music that strives for gloss, pep, ecstasy, spectacle. Often an expression of whiteness, too. A one-size-fits-all solution. 你絕對熟悉那種音樂，凱蒂佩芮五彩碎紙般的奔放歡呼，賈斯汀輕如羽毛的滑音尖唱，女神卡卡隆重奢華的戲劇效果，和泰勒絲看似無邪的使壞。那種試圖營造光鮮亮麗、活力充沛、極度狂喜，和壯觀場面的樂曲。這種音樂往往也以白人為主要受眾。一體適用的解決之道。 For a time, in the 1980s, this kind of pop music — think of Michael Jackson and Madonna — was effectively monoculture, which is why the two meanings of pop have been so tightly tethered and so difficult to disentangle. 一九八○年代有段時間，這一種流行樂——想想麥可傑克森和瑪丹娜就好——基本上完全同質。這也是流行樂兩種意義緊密相連、難捨難分的原因。 But in the past couple of years, this framework has been almost completely dismantled, owing in large part to the widespread adoption of streaming. What were once regarded merely as pop subgenres — K-pop, Latin trap, melodic hip-hop and more — have become the center of the conversation. 然而在過去這幾年裡，這個框架幾乎完全被打破，這與串流音樂廣為普及大有關係。過往僅被視為次類型的南韓流行歌、拉丁曲風、旋律嘻哈等樂種，儼然成了舞台上的主角。 This is not an arbitrary agglomeration of styles. This is Pop 2.0 — music that comes from several different scenes but works with its own distinct set of rules. It is the first time in decades that the playbook for pop success has been updated, and it has profoundly reshaped the sound of America. 這可不是武斷的類別區分。這是全新一代的流行樂。音樂來自不同文化背景，卻自有一套清楚的運作規矩。這是數十年來流行音樂的致勝攻略首度更新，而這也大大重塑了美國樂壇。 Previously, when artists from hip-hop, country or hard rock were said to be going pop, that implied they were sacrificing something essential about themselves in exchange for something plastic and transitory. Pop was a softening. A compromise. 在過去，外界若說某一嘻哈、鄉村，或硬式搖滾樂手轉向流行樂風，往往暗指他們犧牲了自己的核心特質，換取更人工化而短暫的東西。流行樂過去是軟化、妥協的同義詞。 Now, thanks to the largely frictionless internet, and the evolution in how Billboard calculates its charts — accounting for streaming data in addition to sales and radio play — these styles top the charts in unfiltered fashion. Hip-hop almost completely dominates streaming. Latin trap and reggaeton thrive on YouTube. K-pop, the dominant sound of young South Korea, has become a live-concert blockbuster and outrageously popular online worldwide. 而現在，由於網路幾乎暢行無阻，告示牌也改變了排行榜的計算方式——除唱片銷售和電台點播數字外，也計入串流量。上述的幾種音樂直截了當地名列前茅。嘻哈樂幾乎獨霸串流樂。拉美和雷鬼音樂在Youtube上隨處可見。南韓流行樂——來自南韓新生代的主流聲音，不僅橫掃全球演唱會票房，在網路上更是紅到不行。 All of that has made for Billboard charts that look vastly different than they did a decade ago and sets the template for how all of pop music will sound moving forward. 凡此種種，都使現在的告示牌排行榜和十年前看來大不相同，也替整體流行樂的前行之路定好了調。 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/335845/web/#2L-14007387L Next Article Australia wins AI ’Eurovision Song Contest’ Dutch broadcaster VPRO decided to organise an AI Song Contest after the country won the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. The aim was to research the creative abilities of AI and the impact it has on us, as well as the influence it could have on the music industry, according to the official Eurovision website. 荷蘭廣播公司VPRO決定舉辦一場AI歌曲大賽，在這個國家贏得2019年歐洲歌唱大賽後。歐洲歌唱大賽官方網站指出，（比賽的）目標是研究AI的創意能力、對我們的衝擊，以及它對音樂產業的影響。 Thirteen teams entered the contest, with Australia beating out Sweden, Belgium, the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands to take home the title, giving fans a taste of Eurovision after 2020 contest was cancelled due to COVID-19. 共有13組人馬參賽，最後由澳洲擊敗瑞典、比利時、英國、法國、德國、瑞士與荷蘭等對手，將冠軍頭銜帶回家，在2020年歐洲歌唱大賽因為2019冠狀病毒流行病（COVID-19）疫情取消後，讓歌迷一嚐大賽的滋味。 The winning song, titled Beautiful the World, includes audio samples of koalas, kookaburras and Tasmanian devils, and was made by music-tech collective Uncanny Valley as a response to the Black Summer bushfires. 獲勝曲的題目為「Beautiful the World」，含有無尾熊、笑翠鳥與袋獾的聲音樣本，由音樂技術團體「恐怖谷」製作，回應黑暗夏日的叢林大火。 Next Article Slow music: Chord change in Germany of 639-year organ piece Hundreds of fans attended a special kind of musical happening on Sept. 5 at a church in Germany: a chord change in an organ piece that is supposed to last for an entirety of 639 years. The performance of the ORGAN2/ASLSP, or As Slow As Possible, composition began in September 2001 at the St. Burchardi Church in the eastern town of Halberstadt and is supposed to end in 2640 if all goes well. 數百名樂迷在九月五日齊聚德國一間教堂，參加一場特別的音樂活動：預計持續演奏整整六百三十九年的一首管風琴作品，在當天改變了和弦。這首名為 《ORGAN2/ASLSP》，又名《愈慢愈好》的作品，從二○○一年九月開始在德國東部小鎮哈柏斯塔的聖布爾夏迪教堂演奏。如果一切順利，演奏將會於二六四○年結束。 The music piece by the American composer John Cage is played on a special organ inside the medieval church. The last sound has been the same one for the last six years and 11 months, and therefore t

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Summary:  Burger King’s new advertising campaign is a big, moldy burger. The mold on the burger says that the burger is 100% natural and that no artificial preservatives are added in any of its ingredients. Following through on the no artificial preservatives campaign, Burger King plans to roll out its no-artificial coloring and flavors in its sandwiches, desserts, and sides. On the competitor’s side, Mcdonalds is rolling out new merchandise that will reinforce the brand. New food scented candles are rolled out as fan club merchandises. The candles come with scents including, 100% fresh beef, ketchup, onions, cheese, pickles, and bread. The whole goal is to appeal to the Instagram generation that will display their fandom for Mcdonalds and ultimately become its brand ambassadors online.  原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-813-about-fast-foods-burger-king-breaks-the  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Artificial adj. – produced by humans rather than occurring naturally Jelly is made from artificial flavors and gelatin. In order to make the food colors brighter, food producers would add artificial colors to brighten the product.  Preservative n. – substance to preserve food, wood, or any material from decay Food companies add preservatives to preserve processed food for longer periods. Natural preservatives for food include salt, sugar, and vinegar.  Ingenious adj. – clever, original, inventive Burger King’s ingenious marketing campaign pushed Mcdonalds to come up with a creative marketing campaign of their own. Cybertruck by Tesla has an ingenious exterior design.  Merchandise n. – products to be bought or sold Many brands will use merchandise as giveaways during conferences or fan meets. Youtubers make their money from advertisers and by selling merchandise. 

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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. L112: Trump Dominates World Cup Draw, Wins Peace Prize Highlights 主題摘要Trump received FIFA's inaugural Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw for promoting global dialogue.The president claimed to have settled eight wars in ten months, though widely disputed.The ceremony featured celebrities and sports stars, dominated entirely by Trump. The 2026 World Cup draw at Washington's Kennedy Center became Donald Trump's show from start to finish. Though the United States will co-host the soccer tournament with Canada and Mexico next year, the event bore Trump's unmistakable stamp. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum attended, but the former reality TV host placed himself squarely at the center. FIFA President Gianni Infantino served as master of ceremonies, having the three leaders stand behind game-show-style podiums to draw teams, culminating in a selfie together. 2026年世界盃抽籤儀式在華盛頓甘迺迪中心舉行，從頭到尾都是川普的個人秀。雖然美國將於明年與加拿大及墨西哥共同主辦這場足球賽事，但整場活動明顯帶有川普的個人色彩。加拿大總理卡尼和墨西哥總統薛恩鮑姆均出席活動，但這位前電視實境秀主持人將自己置於舞台中央。FIFA主席因凡蒂諾擔任司儀，讓三位領導人站在遊戲節目風格的講台後方抽籤，最後還一起自拍留念。 Trump received FIFA's inaugural Peace Prize for his efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation in global hotspots. The gold-plated trophy, carried by upraised hands and considerably larger than the Nobel medal, came with a separate medal that Trump donned immediately. Infantino praised him for "promoting peace and unity around the world." Trump called it "one of the great honors of my life," noting he had "settled eight wars" in his ten months in office. He claimed the United States was now "the hottest country anywhere in the world." 川普獲頒FIFA首屆和平獎，表揚他在全球熱點地區促進對話與緩和局勢的努力。這座由高舉雙手托起的鍍金獎座，比諾貝爾獎章大得多，還附贈一枚獎章，川普立即戴上。因凡蒂諾讚揚他「在全球推動和平與團結」。川普稱這是「我人生中最偉大的榮譽之一」，並表示他在就任十個月內「解決了八場戰爭」。他宣稱美國現在是「全世界最炙手可熱的國家」。 Trump's claim about ending eight wars remains widely disputed, with much work ahead before conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war can be considered resolved. The award came during a controversial week: his administration had just frozen immigration applications from 19 countries following a shooting incident, and Trump had demeaned Somali immigrants as "garbage," sparking domestic and international outcry. Earlier, he told reporters he didn't need prizes but wanted to "save lives," insisting he had "saved millions and millions of lives" already. 川普關於結束八場戰爭的說法仍受到廣泛質疑，像是以哈戰爭等衝突在被視為真正解決之前，還有許多工作要做。這個獎項頒發的時機頗具爭議：他的政府才剛因槍擊事件凍結19國的移民申請，而川普也才剛將索馬利亞移民貶為「垃圾」，引發國內外強烈抗議。稍早，他告訴記者自己不需要獎項，只想「拯救生命」，堅稱自己已經「拯救了數百萬條生命」。 The glitzy ceremony, held in Washington at Trump's urging, featured Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli singing Trump's favorite opera piece, followed by performances from Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger. American sports stars Tom Brady, Shaquille O'Neal, and Aaron Judge participated alongside Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. Trump has frequently incorporated presidential trappings into major sporting events this year, attending the Super Bowl to mixed reactions. The evening concluded with a live performance of "YMCA" by the Village People, cementing another event Trump made distinctly his own. 這場星光熠熠的典禮應川普要求在華盛頓舉行，義大利男高音波伽利演唱了川普最愛的歌劇曲目，隨後由羅比威廉斯和妮可舒辛格接力演出。美國體壇巨星湯姆布雷迪、俠客歐尼爾和亞倫賈吉參與其中，加拿大冰球傳奇韋恩格雷茨基也共襄盛舉。川普今年經常將總統排場融入重大體育賽事，出席超級盃時就引發正反兩極反應。這場晚會以村民合唱團現場演唱《YMCA》作結，鞏固了另一場被川普打上鮮明個人烙印的盛會。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Squarely [adverb, directly and firmly]: The former reality TV host placed himself squarely at the center.Hotspots [noun, areas of conflict]: Trump received FIFA's Peace Prize for promoting dialogue and de-escalation in global hotspots.Demeaned [verb, to insult]: Trump had demeaned Somali immigrants as "garbage."Outcry [noun, strong public protest]: Trump had demeaned Somali immigrants, sparking domestic and international outcry.Cementing [verb, to strengthen or establish]: The evening concluded with "YMCA," cementing another event Trump made his own. Reference articles: 1. https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/trump-attends-pageantry-filled-world-cup-final-draw-designed-with-him-mind-2025-12-05/ 2. https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/fifa-mens-world-cup-draw-2026-kennedy-center/

Topic: About Indonesia - Former Indonesia First Lady wows fans with photos from exile days 人氣日劇電影版續集《信用欺詐師JP : 公主篇》最近上映，眼尖的網友發現已故前印尼總統的遺孀 Dewi Sukarno 也出現在戲中，年屆八旬的她保養甚好，看起來仍十分年輕，掀起討論。戲如人生，Dewi Sukarn 的ㄧ生也同樣跌宕起伏，十分精彩。 Dewi Sukarno, the widow of the late Indonesian President, was recently featured in a sequel of the popular Japanese drama, “The Confidence Man JP: Princess,” to the delight of many fans. Dewi Sukarno, 80, was able to wow fans with her youthful looks. Behind her ageless beauty, however, is a life full of ups and downs, just like the film she starred in. Dewi Sukarno 原名叫根本七保子（Naoko Nemoto），於1940年出生於日本。從小就天生麗質的她懷抱著演藝夢，高中時輟學去東京當俱樂部小姐，後來在19歲那年，在東京一間酒吧遇上當時 57 歲、到日本進行訪問的印尼前總統蘇加諾。 Dewi Sukarno, originally named Naoko Nemoto, was born in Japan in 1940. To achieve her dream of becoming a star, she quitted high school to work at a club where she learned singing and dancing. At the age of 19, she met the then 57-year-old Sukarno, the former president of Indonesia, in a Tokyo bar when he was on a visit to Japan. 儘管對方是有婦之夫，兩人還是一見鐘情，當年 Dewi 就隨著蘇加諾返回印尼，並成為他的情人。直到 1962 年兩人才正式結婚，Dewi 成為他的第三任妻子，也是印尼的總統夫人，經常出席重要社交場合，兩人還生了一個女兒Kartika。 The two fell in love at first sight. Despite Sukarno being married, Dewi returned to Indonesia with him that year as his lover. 可惜好景不常，1967 年印尼發生政變，蘇加諾被部下將領推翻，被囚於自家中，直到1970年去世。Dewi 則在叛變發後被迫帶著女兒 Kartika 流亡海外，在瑞士、巴黎和紐約等地居住。在蘇加諾死後，Dewi 靠著不減的魅力活躍於演藝圈，人人都稱她「Dewi夫人」。現在她經營自己的美妝和珠寶事業，偶爾會出現在日本電視節目中擔任選美評審，目前居住在東京。 Unfortunately, the sweet days didn’t last long. In 1967, a coup d’état broke out in Indonesia and Sukarno was overthrown by his subordinates. He remained under home arrest until his death in 1970. Dewi was forced to live in exile for a long time with her daughter Kartika in Switzerland, Paris and New York. After Sukarno’s death, Dewi became active in Japan’s show business with her unfailing charisma; she was known as “Mrs. Dewi”. Living in Tokyo, she now runs her own beauty and jewelry business, while occasionally appearing as a beauty pageant judge on Japanese television. Dewi 近日在Instagram上貼出流亡海外時與女兒的合照，她指出這些照片在 1967 年拍攝，當時她 27 歲、帶著6個月大的女兒從三藩市遷居到美國，再輾轉回巴黎拍下的。儘管當時過著顛沛流離的流亡生活，照片中的Dewi看起來依舊明艷動人、抱著女兒露出幸福甜笑，讓網友們看到後直呼「年輕的時候太美了」、「為母則強」。 Dewi recently posted photos of herself and her daughter from their exile on Instagram, with the captions explaining that the photos were taken in 1967 when she was 27 years old carrying her 6-month-old daughter Kartika moving between Japan, The States and Paris. Despite the chaotic and struggling life of exile, Dewi still looks gorgeous in the photos, holding her daughter and smiling happily, prompting social media users to comment, “she was so beautiful when she was young,” and “Mothers become strong for their children”. Source article: https://chinapost.nownews.com/20201103-1837117 Next Article Topic: Time for fungus? Indonesian watchmaker turns to mushroom leather A watchmaker in Indonesia’s Bandung city thinks the next step in sustainability is a wristwatch with a strap made out of the complex root structure of a mushroom. Mycelium leather, as the material is known, is fibrous and tough yet pliable and waterproof, and has been touted as an environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic products or natural leather made from animal hide. 印尼萬隆市的一名製錶師認為，利用某種蕈類複雜的根部結構製作錶帶，做成的腕錶是邁向永續發展的下一步。此材料被稱為「菌絲體皮革」，以纖維構成，而且耐用，同時容易彎折，還能防水，近來被譽為環境友善的替代材料，以取代合成皮或是動物獸皮製成的真皮。 Erlambang Ajidarma, head of research at Mycotech, the start-up supplying the mycelium leather to make the wrist straps, said his team was inspired by tempeh, a traditional Indonesian savory dish made by fermenting soybeans with fungus. “Finally we found one mushroom with a mycelium that can be made into binding material,” said Ajidarma, after testing several different types of mushrooms since 2016. Mycotech是一間供應菌絲體皮革以製作錶帶的新創公司，該公司的研究部門主管艾爾蘭邦‧阿吉達瑪表示，他的團隊是從傳統的印尼美味菜餚「丹貝」──利用真菌發酵的大豆製品──獲得啟發。阿吉達瑪表示，他們從二○一六年以來測試了好幾種不同蕈類，「我們終於找到一種菇類的菌絲體可以被做成接合用材料。」 Now, the company grows the fungus on sawdust and then harvests the leather. After scraping off the sawdust, it is dried and then cut to various sizes, depending on the use. The process is tedious, taking around three weeks to make 10 square meters of material. But Ajidarma thinks it’s worth it. 今日，該公司在鋸木屑上種植這類真菌，再收成皮革。先將鋸木屑刮除後，真菌還要進行烘乾，再根據用途切割成不同大小。整個過程相當繁瑣，大概要三星期才能做出一塊十公尺見方的材料，但是阿吉達瑪認為辛苦是值得的。 It costs less to make mycelium leather than to make petroleum-based synthetic leathers, he says, and the mycelium manufacturing process produces a fraction of the carbon dioxide emitted by the cows killed to make real leather. Ajidarma’s team also uses dyes extracted from leaves, roots and food waste to color the mycelium leather, which they say absorbs dye faster than leather made from animal hide. 他指出，製作菌絲體皮革的成本比以石油為原料的合成皮來得便宜，而且製造菌絲體的過程只會產生少許二氧化碳，遠比因為需要真皮而遭到殺害的牛隻少。阿吉達瑪的團隊也利用樹葉、樹根，以及廚餘中萃取出的染料為菌絲體皮革上色。他們表示，這種環保材質吸收染料的速度比動物皮更快。 Watchmaking company Pala Nusantara cuts and sews the leather into the straps for its watches, which are made with a wooden bezel. The watches, priced

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Summary: The first article talks about masks in the office, is it rude or not? What is the correct etiquette? Is it an overreaction? Napping is very healthy; it is good for the heart. One or two maps a week helps fight heart disease. 原文章討論: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-802-about-health-wearing-masks-in-office  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Etiquette > polite behavior in society or a profession Is it good etiquette to clean the white board before you vacate a classroom? Is burping bad etiquette in Chinese culture?  Raging > very strong emotions / forces of nature / pain or illness Is there a raging fear of infection in the world? Were there raging bushfires in Australia? Do you have a raging headache?  Nap > short sleep, usually in the day Do you enjoy taking a nap? Are naps particularly important for young children? 

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Topic: Dark hair was common among Vikings, genetic study confirms They may have had a reputation for trade, braids and fearsome raids, but the Vikings were far from a single group of flaxen-haired, sea-faring Scandinavians. A genetic study of Viking-age human remains has not only confirmed that Vikings from different parts of Scandinavia set sail for different parts of the world, but has revealed that dark hair was more common among Vikings than Danes today. 維京人或許以貿易、髮辮，以及讓人聞風喪膽的燒殺擄掠聞名，但是他們並非全部來自單一群體，不只是一群亞麻色頭髮、經年航海的斯堪地那維亞人。近日一項維京時代人類遺骸的基因研究，證實維京人從斯堪地那維亞半島的不同地區揚帆航向世界各地，更透露維京人頭髮多為深色，跟今日的丹麥人相比更為普遍。 What’s more, while some were born Vikings, others adopted the culture — or perhaps had it thrust upon them. “Vikings were not restricted to blond Scandinavians,” said Eske Willerslev, a co-author of the research from the University of Cambridge and the University of Copenhagen. 更重要的是，儘管有些北歐人天生就是維京人，其他族群也會吸收維京文化──或是可能被迫接受。該研究由英國劍橋大學和丹麥哥本哈根大學合作，共同作者之一艾斯克‧威勒斯列夫指出：「維京人並非僅限於金髮碧眼的斯堪地那維亞人。」 Writing in the journal Nature, Willerslev and colleagues report how they sequenced the genomes of 442 humans who lived across Europe between about 2,400BC and 1,600AD, with the majority from the Viking age — a period that stretched from around 750AD to 1050AD. The study also drew on existing data from more than 1,000 ancient individuals from non-Viking times, and 3,855 people living today. 在這篇刊登於《自然》期刊的研究中，威勒斯列夫和他的同事闡述他們如何定序四百四十二人的基因體。這些研究對象來自歐洲各地，大約生活在西元前兩千四百年到西元一千六百年間，其中大多數人屬於維京時代──也就是橫跨西元七百五十年到一千零五十年之間的時期。該研究也運用現有的基因資料，其中包括超過一千名並非生活在維京時代的古老人類，以及三千八百五十五名現代人。 Among their results the team found that from the iron age, southern European genes entered Denmark and then spread north, while — to a lesser extent — genes from Asia entered Sweden. “Vikings are, genetically, not purely Scandinavian,” said Willerslev. However, the team found Viking age Scandinavians were not a uniform population, but clustered into three main groups — a finding that suggests Vikings from different parts of Scandinavia did not mix very much. 在他們的研究結果中，團隊發現南歐的基因在鐵器時代進入丹麥，而後往北傳播，也有少部分來自亞洲的基因進入瑞典。威勒斯列夫指出：「維京人，從基因上來說，並非純然是斯堪地那維亞人。」另外，團隊發現維京時代的斯堪地那維亞人並非種族齊一的人口，而是由三個主要族群組成──這項發現顯示：來自斯堪地那維亞不同地區的維京人並未充分融合。 The team found these groups roughly map on to present-day Scandinavian countries, although Vikings from south-west Sweden were genetically similar to their peers in Denmark. Genetic diversity was greatest in coastal regions. Further analysis confirmed the long-standing view that most Vikings in England came from Denmark, as reflected in place names and historical records, while the Baltic region was dominated by Swedish Vikings, and Vikings from Norway ventured to Ireland, Iceland, Greenland and the Isle of Man. 團隊表示，這些族群的分布範圍大約和今日的北歐三國疆界疊合，不過瑞典西南部的維京人在基因上和丹麥維京人較為相近。基因多樣性則在沿岸地區最為顯著。進一步的分析更證實一項存在已久的學界看法：英國大多數的維京人來自丹麥，正如同地名和歷史紀錄反映出的情況，而巴爾幹地區是由瑞典維京人統治，至於挪威的維京人則冒險前往愛爾蘭、冰島、格陵蘭以及今日的英屬曼島。 However, the team says remains from Russia revealed some Vikings from Denmark also travelled east. The study also revealed raids were likely a local affair: the team found four brothers and another relative died in Salme, Estonia, in about 750AD, in what is thought could have been a raid, with others in the party likely to have been from the same part of Sweden. 不過，團隊指出，來自俄國的遺骸顯示，丹麥的維京人也曾往東方旅行。研究也透露維京人的劫掠可能只是「地方事件」：團隊發現，有四名兄弟和一名親戚，大約在西元七百五十年死於愛沙尼亞的薩爾梅，看起來是一場劫掠的結果，其他參與者可能也來自瑞典的同一個地區。 In addition, the team found two individuals from Orkney, who were buried with Viking swords, had no Scandinavian genetic ancestry. “[Being a Viking] is not a pure ethnic phenomenon, it is a lifestyle that you can adopt whether you are non-Scandinavian or Scandinavian,” said Willerslev, adding that genetic influences from abroad both before and during the Viking age might help explain why genetic variants for dark hair were relatively common among Vikings. 此外，團隊還發現兩名奧克尼群島的個體，遺骸旁有維京劍陪葬，但是這兩人沒有斯堪地那維亞的基因世系。「（身為維京人）並不是單純的人種學現象，無論你是不是斯堪地那維亞人，都可以採取這種生活方式，」威勒斯列夫補充表示，來自國外、在維京時代之前，以及該時代期間的基因影響，也許可以解釋為什麼深色頭髮的基因變異在維京人當中相對普遍。 Steve Ashby, an expert in Viking-age archaeology from the University of York, said the study confirmed what had been suspected about movement and trade in the Viking age, but also brought fresh detail. “The evidence for gene flow with southern Europe and Asia is striking, and sits well with recent research that argues for large-scale connectivity in this period,” he said. “[The study] also provides new information about levels of contact and isolation within Scandinavia itself, and offers an interesting insight into the composition of raiding parties.” 英國約克大學的維京時代考古學專家史蒂夫‧阿什比指出，這項研究證實了先前科學家對於維京時代遷徙和貿易活動的猜測，並且帶來新的細節。「（維京人與）南歐以及亞洲基因流動的證據相當驚人，也吻合近年研究主張這段時期大規模的人類交流情況。」阿什比表示：「（這項研究）傳達新的資訊，透露斯堪地那維亞半島內部交流和隔離的程度，並且提供有趣的見解，讓我們一窺強盜集團的組成。」 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/09/27/2003744127 Next Article Topic: In Norway, Electric and Hybrid Cars Outsell Conventional Models Sales of electric and hybrid cars in Norway outpaced those running on fossil fuels last year, cementing the cou

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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. L104: Japan PM's Taiwan Remarks Trigger China Crisis Highlights 主題摘要Japanese PM Takaichi said Japan might respond militarily if China blockades Taiwan, ending strategic ambiguity.China retaliated with travel warnings, trade restrictions, and symbolic diplomatic gestures, escalating the dispute into economic confrontation.The conflict exposes deep historical wounds and threatens billions in bilateral trade between Asia's major economies. In early November, Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a statement that shattered diplomatic norms. During a parliamentary session, she declared that a Chinese naval blockade of Taiwan could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, potentially justifying military intervention. This frank acknowledgment departed sharply from Japan's traditional policy of strategic ambiguity, which deliberately avoided specifying how Tokyo would respond to a Taiwan crisis. China's reaction was swift and fierce, with Beijing demanding immediate retractions and warning of consequences. 在十一月初，日本新任首相高市早苗發表了一項打破外交常規的聲明。在國會會議中，她宣稱中國對台灣的海上封鎖可能構成日本的「生存威脅情勢」，可能正當化軍事干預。這項坦率的表態與日本傳統的戰略模糊政策形成鮮明對比，傳統的政策刻意避免具體說明東京將如何回應台灣危機。中國對此反應迅速而激烈，北京要求立即撤回言論並警告將有後果。 The dispute rapidly escalated beyond diplomatic protests. China issued travel advisories urging citizens to avoid Japan, targeting the nation's tourism sector that welcomed 7.5 million Chinese visitors in nine months. Major Chinese airlines offered refunds for Japan-bound flights, while authorities suspended Japanese film screenings and threatened seafood export bans. Beijing even took the matter to the United Nations, accusing Japan of planning aggression. Most symbolically, during bilateral talks in Beijing, Chinese diplomat Liu Jinsong wore a distinctive five-button suit associated with China's 1919 anti-imperialist movement, standing with hands in pockets while the Japanese envoy appeared to bow—an image that went viral on Chinese social media. 爭端迅速升級，已超越外交抗議範疇。中國發布旅遊警示，敦促公民避免前往日本，主要針對該國在九個月內接待了750萬中國遊客的旅遊業。中國主要航空公司提供前往日本航班的退款，當局暫停日本電影放映並威脅海鮮出口禁令。北京甚至將此事提交聯合國，指控日本計劃侵略。最具象徵意義的是，在北京雙邊會談期間，中國外交官劉勁松穿著與中國1919年反帝運動相關的獨特五扣西裝，雙手插在口袋裡站立，而日本特使則似乎鞠躬——這一畫面在中國社交媒體上瘋傳。 China's fury reflects profound historical grievances. Imperial Japan's brutal occupation during the 20th century, including the Nanjing Massacre where over 200,000 civilians were killed, remains raw in Chinese collective memory. Beijing views Takaichi's hawkish stance as evidence that Japan seeks to revive militarism, particularly troubling as Tokyo increases defense spending and acquires counterstrike capabilities. For China, which considers reunification with Taiwan essential to its "national rejuvenation" by mid-century, Japan's potential interference threatens core strategic objectives. The territorial dispute over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands adds another volatile layer to bilateral tensions. 中國的憤怒反映深刻的歷史恩怨。日本帝國在二十世紀的殘暴佔領，包括南京大屠殺超過二十萬平民被殺，在中國集體記憶中仍歷歷在目。北京將高市的鷹派立場視為日本尋求復興軍國主義的證據，特別令人不安的是東京正在增加國防開支並獲取反擊能力。對於視與台灣統一為本世紀中葉「民族復興」核心的中國而言，日本潛在的干預威脅核心戰略目標。釣魚台群島的領土爭端為雙邊緊張局勢增添另一層不穩定因素。 The standoff shows no signs of resolution. Takaichi has refused to retract her comments, maintaining they reflect Japan's consistent position, while China continues demanding apologies. The economic stakes are enormous: China is Japan's second-largest export market, purchasing $125 billion in Japanese goods annually, while Tokyo bought $152 billion from China in 2024. Japanese seafood exporters and businesses face mounting uncertainty. Both nations remain locked in a confrontation where neither side appears willing to back down, leaving the region's stability hanging in precarious balance. 僵局毫無解決跡象。高市拒絕撤回言論，堅稱這反映日本一貫立場，而中國則持續要求道歉。經濟利害關係巨大：中國是日本第二大出口市場，每年購買1250億美元的日本商品，而東京在2024年從中國購買了1520億美元。日本海鮮出口商和企業面臨日益增長的不確定性。兩國仍陷於對抗，雙方似乎都不願讓步，使地區政局的穩定性岌岌可危。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Blockade [noun, an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving]: She declared that a Chinese naval blockade of Taiwan could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.Symbolically [adverb, in a way that represents or expresses something]: Most symbolically, during bilateral talks in Beijing, Chinese diplomat Liu Jinsong wore a distinctive five-button suit associated with China's 1919 anti-imperialist mo

逐字稿如下： Topic: As Economy Lags, Hugo Chavez's Movement Fades in Venezuela As president, Hugo Chavez lavished millions from this country's oil boom on his home state of Barinas. But boom has turned to bust, the economy is in shambles and the love affair is over. 在總統任內，烏戈．查維茲把石油價格大好為國家帶來的收入，以超大手筆花在他的家鄉巴里納斯州。當油價從大好變成大壞，經濟陷入衰敗，戀愛也結束了。 Similar sentiments are being heard around the continent, where political dynasties are falling or under intense pressure and where protests and social unrest are on the rise. In Brazil, legislators have begun an impeachment proceeding against President Dilma Rousseff, as scores of other political leaders have become embroiled in a huge corruption scandal. 整個南美洲都能感受到類似的氛圍，政治王朝正在崩解或受到極大壓力，示威抗議和社會動盪方興未艾。在巴西，國會議員已展開彈劾狄爾瑪．羅塞芙總統的程序，其他幾十位政治領袖也被捲入巨大的貪汙醜聞。 In Ecuador, protesters angry at President Rafael Correa have taken to the streets to demonstrate against budget cutbacks necessitated by vanishing oil revenues. And in Argentina, President Mauricio Macri was inaugurated last month after surging to a surprising win against the candidate of the Peronist party of his predecessor, Cristina Fernandez. His victory ended 12 years during which Fernandez or her late husband, Nestor Kirchner, occupied the presidential palace. 在厄瓜多，對拉斐爾．柯利亞總統不滿的抗議群眾走上街頭，表達反對因石油營收減少而必須進行的預算削減。還有在阿根廷，毛里西奧．馬克里聲勢竄起，意外擊敗前總統克莉絲蒂娜．費南德茲所屬裴洛黨的候選人，於上個月宣誓就職。他的勝利終結了費南德茲和她的已故丈夫內斯托．基希納在總統府的十二年歲月。 The strains are being felt most keenly by leftist governments, but analysts say that something other than ideology is at work here. South America saw robust growth in the century's first decade, thanks to a historic boom in the value of raw materials and other commodities that are sold to the rest of the world. High prices for oil, natural gas, coal, copper, gold, silver, bauxite, soy beans and other products led to steady growth, a sharp drop in poverty and an expansion of the middle class throughout the region. That growth, in turn, brought political stability, with leaders and parties being repeatedly re-elected. 左派政府感受的壓力最大，但分析家說，這其中有意識型態以外的因素在作用。南美在本世紀第一個十年出現強勁的成長，因為賣到世界其他地區的原物料和其他大宗商品行情空前地好。石油、天然氣、煤、銅、金、銀、礬土、黃豆和其他產品的高價帶來穩定成長，貧窮大幅下降，整個區域的中產階級擴張。成長接著帶來政治穩定，政治領袖和政黨一再當選連任。 "There's been a pretty striking continuity in many countries, in large part thanks to the commodities boom that leaders and parties have been riding," said Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialog, a policy analysis group in Washington. "When that's over, voters look elsewhere and for new leaders, but governing is extremely difficult because they no longer have the resources to meet the high expectations that have been generated during the commodities boom." 華盛頓的政策分析團體「美洲對話」主席麥可．席福特說：「許多國家有很明顯的持續性，相當程度上歸因於政治領袖和政黨搭上了大宗商品行情好的便車。當榮景結束，選民望向別處，尋找新的領袖，但治國極為困難，因為他們不再握有資源來滿足大宗商品上漲時期激起的高期望。」 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/291818/web/ Next Article Topic: About Crime - Come to Rio, get robbed: Brazil tourism body shares awkward Instagram post Brazil's national tourism agency typically focuses on the city's world-class beaches, samba-filled music scene and caipirinha-fueled parties. Violent crime is rarely listed among the attractions. 行銷里約熱內盧時，巴西國家觀光機構通常主打該市的世界級海灘、洋溢森巴音樂的地方，以及有卡琵莉亞酒催情的派對。暴力犯罪鮮少被列入魅力特點。 But in an embarrassing social media snafu this week, the Brazilian Tourist Board (Embratur) accidentally shared a critical Instagram post from a tourist who did not enjoy her stay in the so-called "Cidade Maravilhosa," or Marvelous City. 但本週一起令人尷尬的社群媒體烏龍事件中，巴西旅遊局意外地分享了一名不愛待在這個所謂「奇蹟之城」的旅客於Instagram的批評貼文。 "I just spent 3 days in Rio with my family, and in those 3 days my family and I were robbed and my 9-year-old sister witnessed a violent robbery," Instagram user "withlai" wrote in an Instagram Stories post. "I can't recommend a visit to a city where I felt afraid of even leaving the apartment." Instagram用戶「withlai」的一則限時動態貼文寫道，「我和我的家人只花了3天在里約，而那3天當中，家人和我都被搶，我的9歲妹妹還親眼目睹了一件暴力搶案。」「我無法推薦拜訪一個我連離開公寓都會怕的城市。」 Embratur deleted the shared post on Wednesday. It said in a subsequent statement that "sharing (the post) was a mistake," adding that it had worked hard to promote a nationwide fall in crime in 2019. 巴西旅遊局週三刪了這則分享貼文。它在隨後聲明中說道，「分享（那則貼文）是個錯誤」，並補充指出，已努力宣傳全國2019年犯罪減少一事。 Safety concerns along with inconvenient flights, poor infrastructure and high costs have long held back Brazil's tourism industry, which lags its South American neighbors. 除了航班不便、基礎設施貧乏及費用高昂，安全考量令巴西觀光產業長久以來遲滯不前，落後於南美鄰國。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1358564 Next Article Topic: Ecuadorean discovery pushes back origins of chocolate People have been enjoying chocolate far longer than previously known, according to research published on Monday detailing the domestication and use of cacao beginning 5,300 years ago at an ancient settlement in the highlands of southeastern Ecuador. Scientists examined ceramic artifacts at the Santa Ana-La Florida archeological site, a remarkably preserved village and ceremonial center that was part of the Mayo-Chinchipe c

----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 🎉 兩周年大禮:10份品牌周邊等你拿! 這集幕後教師室資訊量超大!John老師和阿鍵老師不僅要公布兩周年抽獎活動,還要聊聊2024年度字、三本的超人訓練法,以及Who is單元背後Gavin老師的辛酸復出故事! 首先,重要通知! 15Mins兩周年回饋問卷開跑中!填問卷就有機會抽中10份品牌周邊(包含新品),而且問題還會在節目中獲得老師親自回答! 問卷內容:你的學習心得和收穫學習上的困擾想更深入了解的主題阿鍵老師說:「我們會在12月初抽出10名填表人!」 傳說中的幸運王Eric: John老師透露有位老朋友Eric「年年都中獎」,每次活動都抽到他!😂 所以其他通勤家族成員,這次可不可以跟Eric說一下,讓其他人也有機會啊! 🔢 2024年度字:神秘的「67」 還記得2023年度字是Rizz(魅力、很chill的感覺)嗎?2024年的Brain Rot(腦腐,刷手機刷到腦袋爛掉)也紅極一時。那2025年呢? 答案是:67! 什麼?數字也能當年度字? John老師一開始就說:「我到現在還沒有get,也不太懂為什麼小朋友聽到這個會偷偷giggle(竊笑)!」 67的特色:沒有具體意義小朋友聽到會偷偷笑是一種世代的暗號「懂的人就懂」那種感覺阿鍵老師補充:「他不是six-seven(6-7),是sixty-seven(67)!當你講67的時候,小朋友會笑到翻掉!」 跟以前的「酷」很像? John老師分析:「這個蠻特別的,就像80、90年代的『酷』。酷本身是涼的意思,但可以變成yes的意思,也可以說東西好、人有魅力。」 差別在於:「酷」已經被define下來了「67」還沒有明確定義可能之後會慢慢有一個「稍微有點定義的感覺」台灣的M3現象 兩位老師也提到台灣Hiphop圈的「M3」,同樣是一個還沒有很明確意思但很潮的用語。 John老師說:「所以現在潮流字都走向抽象了!以前至少會比較像emoji的概念,現在M3看起來怎麼看都不是臉,它到底是幹什麼的?」😂 如何應對67? John老師建議:「通勤家族應該跟著我一樣,不懂要裝懂!Fake it till you make it!」 正確示範:死不說sixty-seven,就是要說67Really? 67?跟著用就對了錯誤示範(故意搞笑):Do you mean 42? (小朋友會笑死)老師不是九九乘法表嗎?(外國小朋友背不起來) ⚾ 三本的超人訓練法:科學化訓練揭秘 看完Dodgers的Game 7,大家都在問:三本為什麼可以投這麼多球,手都不會廢? 阿鍵老師說:「他的球數是人家的兩到三倍,球速也不會輸人家!」 身材劣勢反而成為優勢 西方媒體開始研究:為什麼一個亞洲體型這麼小、肌肉量這麼少的棒球選手,可以一直保持巔峰狀態? 答案:科學化訓練! 三本18歲遇到訓練師Yada先生,一路train了8年到現在26歲。 顛覆傳統的訓練理念 傳統訓練 vs 三本訓練法: ❌ 傳統: 練大肌肉(二頭肌、三頭肌)高度使用下會先損傷大型肌肉無法避免運動傷害✅ 三本的方法: 讓所有肌肉都work 10-20%累積起來達到效果平均分配給所有muscle核心肌群(core strength)超重要John老師說:「看到三本做那個橋式,上半身轉、下半身也轉,真的很厲害!」 三大訓練項目瑜珈 (Yoga)伸展 (Stretching)延展 (Extension) - 不是拉伸,是延展!Extension的特色:用字是extension不是stretch真的是延展,把所有肌肉的控制度在延展過程中體會用倒立來訓練投塑膠標槍(不是把標槍投出去,是握在手上做旋轉動作)阿鍵老師解釋:「投標槍的人就是墊步,透過腳踏的力氣去投,他用這個方式做協調性訓練。」 未來趨勢:小隻也能強 John老師預測:「未來可能這類訓練會越來越多。像NBA以前都是碰撞,現在從Curry開始變成射手。三本走出這條路成功了,以後大家都小小隻的,頭擺擺給你看,有機會這條路會越來越多!」 重要單字:Extension(延展)Rotation(旋轉)Core strength(核心肌群)Coordination(協調性)Flexibility(柔軟度)這些字未來會越來越常聽到,不見得要做瑜伽才會碰到! 🎙️ Who is單元回歸!Gavin老師的復健之路 從Inspiration到Who is 還記得以前的Inspiration單元嗎?因為停了一段時間,很多通勤家族都說很喜歡、希望恢復。 經過一年半的討論(從線上聚會後開始),團隊決定推出Who is單元! 單元特色:每週二播出介紹當代人物(都是活人!)涵蓋各個領域除了生平事蹟,還有冷知識!阿鍵老師說:「我們加入派翠克老師的概念,會挖一些有趣的冷知識!」 例如黃仁勳:在廁所裡面跟人家追工作進度很愛洗碗,認為這是他成長歷程的一環 Gavin老師的辛酸復出史 John老師揭露幕後故事:「Gavin老師這幾年小孩正在成長期,需要爸爸一直陪在身邊,所以失去了很多錄音時間。」 復出的三大挑戰:Microphone Shy很久沒錄音,聽到自己的聲音不習慣會吃螺絲(講錯)體力問題早上在學校教書,下午已經體力透支雖然有空檔時間,但狀態不佳老花眼!進入老花眼的stage看螢幕很吃力John老師說:「這跟我們這禮拜新聞的更年期有點關係!」😂 漸入佳境的過程 團隊安排了一兩個月的時間讓Gavin老師慢慢調適,才完成Season 1的錄製。 現在Season 2已經準備好,正在給Gavin老師時間醞釀! 拜託大家: 請在底下留言鼓勵Gavin老師! John老師和阿鍵老師誠懇呼籲:「真的真的,務必要鼓勵Gavin老師!」

Summary: In recent years, people are opting to travel to experience the different lifestyles around the world. One of the most authentic ways is not to stay in a hotel or guesthouse, but to homestay. When travelling to Peru, Brain and Constance decided to homestay with Marie, a 65 year old widower and his son, Jonathon. Every evening, Brain and Constance would come home and be greeted and share their experience during the day with Marie and Jonathon like a family. Homestay was originally an alternative for backpackers or exchange students, now it is what people are looking for. A intimate, locally driven, nongeneric experience. For luxury tour planners, they are now including homestays as part of the local experience. In countries like Cuba, where lodging is limited, homestay is the best option.  討論原文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-793-their-home-is-yours  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:  Host mother / host family n. – the family hosting travelers at their home The host mother would prepare breakfast every morning for the travelers as if they were her children. Living with a host family would give you an insider’s look at the local culture and lifestyle.  Intimate adj. – closely acquainted / familiar Peter and Amy had an intimate relationship, but no one knew for sure whether they were dating or not. Even if you want to be intimate with your girlfriend or boyfriend, it is better to practice social distancing during the outbreak    Itinerary n. – a planned route or journey My five-day itinerary includes three nights’ stay in a homestay and one night’s stay in Four Seasons. The travel agency will send us the itinerary next week to confirm our trip to North Korea. 

----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 你知道 Nintendo 和 Sony 曾經合作開發過「Nintendo PlayStation」嗎?這台從未上市的夢幻主機，最後倖存的唯一原型機竟然拍賣出了36萬美元！本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Patrick 老師要來聊遊戲主機的故事，從感恩節的送禮文化聊到我們的遊戲人生。 John 老師分享了小時候被爸爸說「太老了不適合玩遊戲機」的悲傷童年，而 Patrick 老師的主機則因為離奇的事件壞掉了！？另外這集還教了三個實用的遊戲相關慣用語，你知道"Don't hate the player, hate the game"是什麼意思嗎？ Did you know that Nintendo and Sony once collaborated to develop a "Nintendo PlayStation"? This dream console that never made it to market—the only surviving prototype—actually sold at auction for $360,000! This week on English Cafe, John and Patrick talk about the stories of gaming consoles, from Thanksgiving gift-giving culture to their own gaming lives. John shares his sad childhood of being told by his dad that he was "too old to play video games," while Patrick's console broke due to a bizarre incident!? This episode also teaches three practical gaming-related idioms. Do you know what "Don't hate the player, hate the game" means?

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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. L100: Dictionary.com Crowns "67" as 2025's Most Influential Term Highlights 主題摘要Dictionary.com named "67" its 2025 Word of the Year, a Gen Alpha slang term with no concrete meaning.The term originated from rapper Skrilla's song and viral NBA clips, spreading rapidly since October 2024."67" functions as an interjection and identity marker, showcasing Gen Alpha's linguistic creativity. Dictionary.com announced Wednesday that "67" — pronounced "six seven," not sixty-seven — has been chosen as its 2025 Word of the Year. Director of lexicography Steve Johnson noticed the term's pervasiveness across social media and schools nationwide. The turning point came when his friend, a middle school teacher, messaged him urgently: "Do not make six seven word of the year." Johnson immediately recognized that if educators were pleading against it, the term had achieved genuine cultural penetration. For parents and teachers dealing with students randomly shouting "67" throughout the day, this recognition feels bittersweet. 《Dictionary.com》週三宣布，「67」（發音為「six seven」而非「sixty-seven」）被選為2025年度代表字。詞典學總監史蒂夫·強森注意到這個詞在社群媒體和全國學校的普及程度。轉捩點發生在他的中學教師朋友緊急傳訊息：「千萬別讓67成為年度代表字。」強森立刻意識到，連教育工作者都懇求反對，代表這個詞已達到真正的文化滲透。對每天要面對學生隨機大喊「67」的家長和教師來說，這項認可讓人喜憂參半。 What makes "67" unprecedented is its deliberate ambiguity. Unlike conventional words with established definitions, "67" resists concrete meaning. Some interpret it as "so-so" or "maybe this, maybe that," occasionally accompanied by palms facing up and moving alternately. However, Dictionary.com classifies it as "brainrot slang" — intentionally nonsensical and playfully absurd. Johnson explains that it functions primarily as an interjection, something people simply shout without expecting semantic clarity. This makes "67" the first word of the year in decades to prioritize sound over substance. 「67」之所以前所未有，在於其刻意的模糊性。不像傳統詞彙有既定定義，「67」拒絕明確意義。有些人將它解讀為「還可以」或「可能這樣、可能那樣」，有時搭配雙手掌心朝上交替移動的手勢。然而，《Dictionary.com》將它歸類為「腦殘流行語」——故意無意義且玩笑性荒謬。強森解釋，它主要作為感嘆詞使用，人們只是大喊出來而不期待語義清晰。這使「67」成為數十年來第一個優先考慮聲音而非實質的年度代表字。 The term's journey began with rapper Skrilla's song "Doot Doot (6 7)" in late 2024. TikTok and Instagram users quickly paired the song with basketball footage, particularly clips featuring NBA player LaMelo Ball, who stands 6 feet 7 inches tall. By October 2024, the meme had gained unstoppable momentum among young audiences, eventually appearing in "South Park" episodes. The combination of catchy audio, athletic visuals, and absurdist humor proved irresistible to Gen Alpha content creators. 此詞的發展始於饒舌歌手Skrilla在2024年底發表的歌曲《Doot Doot (6 7)》。TikTok和Instagram用戶迅速將這首歌與籃球畫面配對，特別是身高6呎7吋的NBA球員拉梅羅·鮑爾的影片。到了2024年10月，這個迷因在年輕觀眾中獲得難以阻擋的動能，最終出現在《南方公園》劇集中。朗朗上口的音樂、運動視覺和荒誕幽默的組合，對Alpha世代內容創作者來說無法抗拒。 Beyond entertainment, "67" serves as a generational identity marker. Johnson describes it as an in-group signal, a way for Gen Alpha to assert, "I'm part of this generation." While older generations might dismiss it as meaningless noise, linguists recognize it as Gen Alpha flexing their linguistic creativity. The term's success demonstrates how digital natives reshape communication through deliberate absurdity and shared cultural references. Johnson remains curious about its longevity, noting that predicting slang's trajectory requires time — perhaps six or seven months. 除了娛樂價值，「67」還是世代身分標誌。強森形容它是圈內信號，讓Alpha世代主張「我屬於這個世代」。雖然年長世代可能視它為無意義噪音，語言學家卻認為這是Alpha世代展現語言創造力的表現。這個詞的成功展示數位原生世代如何透過刻意的荒謬性和共享文化參考來重塑溝通。強森對這個詞的壽命感到好奇，指出預測俚語的趨勢就看時間——也許就六、七個月吧。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Pervasiveness [noun, the quality of spreading widely]: Johnson noticed the term's pervasiveness across social media and schools nationwide.Ambiguity [noun, the state of having unclear meaning]: What makes "67" unprecedented is its deliberate ambiguity.Momentum [noun, force gained by continuous development]: By October 2024, the meme had gained unstoppable momentum among young audiences.Absurdist [adjective, relating to meaningless and irrational ideas]: The combination of catchy audio, athletic visuals, and absurdist humor proved irresistible to Gen Alpha content creators.Trajectory [noun, the development pattern over time]: Johnson remains curious about its longevity, noting that predicting slang's trajectory requires time. Reference article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dictionary-67-2025-word-of-

逐字稿如下： Topic: About Germany - Big cats' droppings help German circus weather coronavirus crisis One creature's droppings can be another's treasure, as Germany's Krone Circus is finding out during the new coronavirus pandemic. 一個生物的糞便，可能是另一個生物的寶藏，正如德國王冠馬戲團在新型冠狀病毒大流行期間所發現。 Home to 26 lions and tigers, the circus has found an unusual side income and raised money despite coronavirus-related restrictions: selling jars of big cats' droppings. 儘管受到冠狀病毒相關的限制，這個養了26隻獅子和老虎的馬戲團發現了一種不尋常的外快並攢了錢：販售裝有大貓糞便的瓶罐。 Customers have told lion tamer Martin Lacey they swear by the stuff. 顧客告訴馴獅人馬丁．拉西，他們相信這玩意兒有用。 "I am told it keeps cats away from the garden, and since then we have learned that also it keeps the animals away from the car, where they eat all the electric cables," Lacey said. 拉西說，「我聽說這讓貓遠離花園，從此我們知道，它也能讓這些動物遠離車輛，牠們之前把裡頭所有電纜都吃掉。」 The jars sell for 5 euros each, with some of the money going towards a charity to improve the living conditions of captive animals. 每罐賣5歐元，有些錢用在慈善機構，以改善圈養動物的生活條件。 And if you don't have a garden pest problem but find your neighbours pesky? – "Put some in the garden, and the neighbours will go away," Lacey chuckles. 而若你沒有花園動物蟲害問題，但覺得你的鄰居很討厭？—拉西竊笑表示，「放一點在花園裡，然後那些鄰居就會走開。」 Next Article Topic: Berlin brothels reopen after lockdown, but no sex allowed 柏林妓院歷經封鎖後恢復營業，但是不准性愛 Berlin's brothels were allowed to reopen last week after months of closure due to coronavirus restrictions – but full-on sex is still off-limits. 柏林妓院因為新冠病毒防疫限制而關閉數月後，上週獲准恢復營業，但是仍然禁止全套性服務。 Instead, clients looking for sexual healing in the German capital will have to make do with erotic massages until regulations are further relaxed in September. 顧客想在這座德國首都找性愛療癒，將得先將就情趣按摩，直到9月防疫規定進一步放寬為止。 At the brothel where longtime sex worker Jana plies her trade, beds have been made, animal-print pillows fluffed and fresh flowers placed in vases. 資深性工作者雅納工作的妓院，床舖準備好了，印著動物圖紋的枕頭蓬鬆柔軟，花瓶裡也插上了鮮花。 But Jana, 49, is looking forward to next month when she can offer the full service again. 但是49歲的雅納在期待下個月恢復提供全套服務。 Sex work had been banned in Berlin since mid-March as part of efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus. 柏林自3月中起禁止性工作業，做為控制新冠病毒蔓延的一部分措施。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1394745; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1395609 Next Article Topic: About Europe - Sausage vending machines booming in Germany Hungry Germans craving a sausage in the dead of night are increasingly turning to vending machines for their bratwurst, bockwurst, and so on. The machines are booming outside German cities where shops are less likely to stay open for long hours, according to a survey by the German Press Agency. 在深夜裡飢腸轆轆、想吃香腸的德國人，愈來愈常利用自動販賣機購買巴雷特煎腸、博克香腸等食品。德新社調查顯示，這類自動販賣機在德國城市以外的地區大幅增加，因為當地商店的營業時間沒那麼長。 Some butchers' vending machines sell three or four types of sausages, and punnets of accompanying potato salad – so customers can buy all they need for a traditional hearty German feast anytime. 某些肉商設置的自動販賣機提供3到4種香腸，還搭配一小盒馬鈴薯沙拉，讓顧客隨時都能買到一頓豐盛的德國傳統餐點。 There are over 570,000 vending machines in Germany, but despite their popularity they are expected to complement, rather than replace traditional shops. 德國目前有逾57萬台自動販賣機，儘管廣受歡迎，人們仍認為這些販賣機只是為傳統商店增色，而非取而代之。 "Vending machines will play a complementary role in brick-and-mortar retailing," Wolfgang Kampmeier of the Berlin-Brandenburg trade association told the Berliner Zeitung newspaper. 「柏林布蘭登堡貿易協會」的沃夫岡．坎普邁耶向《柏林日報》表示：「自動販賣機將在實體商店零售業務中扮演互補角色。」 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1354230 Next Article Topic: Slow music: Chord change in Germany of 639-year organ piece Hundreds of fans attended a special kind of musical happening on Sept. 5 at a church in Germany: a chord change in an organ piece that is supposed to last for an entirety of 639 years. The performance of the ORGAN2/ASLSP, or As Slow As Possible, composition began in September 2001 at the St. Burchardi Church in the eastern town of Halberstadt and is supposed to end in 2640 if all goes well. 數百名樂迷在九月五日齊聚德國一間教堂，參加一場特別的音樂活動：預計持續演奏整整六百三十九年的一首管風琴作品，在當天改變了和弦。這首名為《ORGAN2/ASLSP》，又名《愈慢愈好》的作品，從二○○一年九月開始在德國東部小鎮哈柏斯塔的聖布爾夏迪教堂演奏。如果一切順利，演奏將會於二六四○年結束。 The music piece by the American composer John Cage is played on a special organ inside the medieval church. The last sound has been the same one for the last six years and 11 months, and therefore the chord change on Saturday last week was a big event among fans of the John Cage Organ Project. 這首樂曲是由美國作曲家約翰‧凱吉所作，在這座中世紀教堂內由一台特製管風琴演奏。在過去六年又十一個月之間，這首樂曲一直持續著相同的聲音，也因此上週六轉換和弦，對「約翰‧凱吉管風琴計畫」的樂迷而言堪稱一大盛事。 A chord change means that the sound of the organ pipes changes either because new sounds are added or existing sounds end. On Sept. 5, two new organ pipes were added. Organizers say the performance is "one of the slowest realizations of an organ musical piece." 轉換和弦意味著管風琴音管的聲音改變，變化來自於新聲音加入，或是原本持續的聲音停止。在九月五號當天，管風琴裝上了兩根新的音管。主辦單位則表示，這場演出是「實現一部最慢的管風琴音樂作品。」 A compressor in the basement creates energy to blow air into the organ to create a continuous sound. When a chord cha

----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 這集幕後教師室,John老師和阿鍵老師又回到Kitchen Counter,在煮咖啡的背景音中和大家聊一個超實用的話題:你每天在用的AI工具,你念對了嗎? 從ChatGPT到Gemini,從Claude到Perplexity,這些AI工具的英文名字你都會念嗎?還是你也跟大多數台灣人一樣,有自己的「台式發音」?😂 🎉 兩周年特別活動預告 在正式進入主題前,先告訴大家一個好消息!15Mins兩周年剛過,我們準備了特別問卷和10份品牌周邊要送給通勤家族! 問卷內容:分享你的學習故事你的學習歷程遇到什麼困難有什麼收獲獎品: 15Mins品牌周邊(包含新品!) 阿鍵老師說:「如果你有填問卷,我們會在幕後教師室裡面來跟你回答你的問題喔!」 🤖 AI元年的發音混亂 John老師開場就說:「去年跟今年都是我們所謂的AI元年,AI工具到處都是,大家用的工具都很多!」 還記得YouTube剛進台灣時,大家都叫它「YouTube」(優兔逼)嗎?還有Skype被叫成「Skype」?台灣人對新科技產品總是有自己的發音方式! 現在輪到AI工具了。Threads被叫成「脆」、Gemini變成「The Mini」、ChatGPT常被打成GTP...... John老師笑說:「台灣人都聽得懂,國外的人沒有一個人聽得懂!」 📱 AI工具發音大解密 1. Gemini (Google) ❌ 錯誤: The Mini、Gemini(念成「吉米奈」) ✅ 正確: Gemini (念「傑米奈」) 重點解說:Gemini = 雙子星座這是希臘文/拉丁文,不完全是英文後面的"ni"不是"ne",所以不念成"奶"參考電影:Will Smith主演的《雙子殺手》就叫Gemini阿鍵老師說:「我以前也念mini,因為那個ni後面如果再加個ne才會變成奶!」 John老師補充:「下次我們可以來做一個星座怎麼念的特輯!」 2. Claude (Anthropic/Amazon) ❌ 錯誤: Cloud(克勞德) ✅ 正確: Claude (克勞德) 重點解說:不是Final Fantasy的Cloud(雲)!拼法是C-L-A-U-D-EAU發音成"aw",所以是Claude美國和英國對AU/OU的發音會有點不同John老師的Final Fantasy梗:「大家都覺得克勞德多帥啊!結果不好意思那是C-L-O-U-D,那個是雲喔!」😂 3. ChatGPT (OpenAI) ❌ 錯誤: GTP、Chat GTP ✅ 正確: ChatGPT 重點解說:很多人會把P和T互換有些人念成"GTP"(尤其老一輩)GPT = Generative Pre-trained Transformer現在很多人直接簡稱"GPT"John老師說:「Reddit上面很多人都亂打,你就知道是老一輩的,那個P跟T兩個互換!」 小知識: 現在OpenAI推出SORA等新產品,慢慢不再強調GPT這個名字了。 4. DeepSeek (中國) ❌ 錯誤: Deep Seek(念得太重) ✅ 正確: DeepSeek (輕鬆念就好) 重點解說:不用念得那麼重"p"甚至可以輕輕帶過就是Deep + Seek兩個字John老師笑說:「台灣都念得比較重,那個有點像日本人P跟K會跑出來!」 5. Copilot (Microsoft) ❌ 錯誤: Copilot、Copiloto(受日文影響) ✅ 正確: Copilot 重點解說:就像Costco vs Costco的分別Co = 副、第二順位(如co-host副主持人)Pilot = 飛行員,Copilot = 副駕駛O的音要把嘴型變成O型台灣陷阱: 因為日本文具品牌Pilot(百樂/飛龍)的廣告很常見,很容易受影響念成"Copiloto"! 6. Perplexity ❌ 錯誤: Perpecity(L不見了)、其他各種亂念 ✅ 正確: Perplexity 重點解說:這個字真的很長很難念每個音節都要念出來:per-plex-i-ty如果平常有做跟讀,應該念得出來Reddit上很多人直接簡稱"PP"或"PPAI"John老師分享:「我老婆很愛用這個搜尋,可是她叫perpecity,她那個L不見了,嘴巴沒有張開!」😂 7. Grok (xAI/Elon Musk) ❌ 錯誤: Grock ✅ 正確: Grok 重點解說:又是Costco vs Costco的問題O要念成O型,不是A想成Gro+k = Grok目前最短的AI工具名字,只有4個字母John老師說:「有點像青蛙在叫!」😂 阿鍵老師補充:「Grok的限制最少,可以用色色模式,Elon Musk自己要求的!」 特色: 繪圖功能叫"Imagine",美國人很愛用。 8. Monica ❌ 錯誤: Monica(莫尼卡,中文諧音) ✅ 正確: Monica (摸妮卡) 重點解說:Monday的那個Mon台灣最早期ChatGPT的網頁版工具很多台灣人用中文諧音念成"莫尼卡"如果遇到叫Monica的人會很尷尬!參考: 《六人行》(Friends)裡面有個角色叫Monica,他們不會叫她"莫尼卡"! 💡 為什麼發音很重要? John老師強調:「主要是你跟外國人講的時候,希望他們聽得懂你在幹嘛、你在講什麼!」 重點不是當正音魔人,而是:能夠有效溝通避免尷尬誤會展現專業度跟國際接軌 🎯 台灣人的發音特色 觀察1: 喜歡簡化或諧音Threads → 脆Gemini → The MiniMonica → 莫尼卡觀察2: 受其他語言影響受日文影響:Copilot → Copiloto受遊戲影響:Claude → Cloud觀察3: 字母順序會搞混ChatGPT → GTPPerplexity → 漏掉L 結論: 這都是正常現象!重點是知道正確發音,在需要時能正確使用。 🎁 別忘了參加抽獎! 記得填寫學習故事問卷,就有機會獲得15Mins品牌周邊(共10份)! 如何參加:使用資訊欄的連結填寫問卷分享你的學習歷程和收穫提出你的問題(老師會在節目中回答!) 💬 你還用哪些AI工具? John老師說:「如果你有其他AI工具想推薦給通勤家族,歡迎使用底下的留言連結跟我們分享!我們會在下集給你shout out!」 想知道更多AI工具的正確念法?快來聽這集Kitchen Counter特輯! ☕ 邊喝咖啡邊學英文,輕鬆掌握科技英文發音! 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:  Japanese billionaire, Yusaku Maezawa bought the first tickets to travel on Elon Musk’s SpaceX flight around the moon. He did not only buy tickets for himself but also for a group of artists and one female partner. So, what’s the catch? On this trip, Yusaku is also making a matchmaking documentary called full moon lovers that will cover how he went on this special trip with his “special someone”. Not surprisingly, over 20,000 people entered their details and took the compatibility test on the contest website. Next article is about the lack of snow in Sapporo during December and January that got the organizers of the Sapporo Snow Festival scrambling to get snow for the ice sculpture displays. How serious was the lack of snowfall? In December, Sapporo only had 41% of average monthly snowfall.  原討論文: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-788-about-japan-2-japanese-billionaire-s  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:  Documentary n. - a film or television or radio programme that provides a factual report on a particular subject Supersize me was a documentary about the impact of fast food in our lives. Discovery Channel offers many documentary and programs about the earth, space, and wildlife.  Multiple-choice questions – a question in tests that offer multiple choice answers, often with only one correct answer If you want to enter into the Full Moon Lovers documentary contest, you would have to answer a few multiple-choice questions. I skipped all the multiple-choice questions in my History test because I didn’t understand the questions.  Fret v. – be constantly anxious or visibly anxious Our presentation equipment broke down and my boss began fretting over the meeting. People tend to fret about the things they cannot control. 

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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. L096: Super Typhoon Strikes Philippines, Million Evacuate Highlights 主題摘要Typhoon Fung-wong hit Aurora province with winds reaching 185 km/h, forcing over 900,000 residents to evacuate.The storm arrived days after Typhoon Kalmaegi killed nearly 200 people and suspended rescue operations nationwide.Scientists warn that warming oceans could make future storms more intense for vulnerable nations like the Philippines. Typhoon Fung-wong slammed into the Philippines' Aurora province on Sunday evening as a super typhoon, bringing destructive winds and life-threatening conditions to the country's most populous island. The storm's eye hit Luzon at 9:10 PM local time with sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 230 kilometers per hour. By early Monday morning, the typhoon had weakened slightly but remained dangerous as it traveled westward across the island, prompting meteorological services to issue urgent warnings about storm surges and flooding. 颱風鳳凰週日晚間以超級颱風強度猛烈襲擊菲律賓奧羅拉省，為該國人口最密集的島嶼帶來毀滅性強風與致命威脅。暴風眼於當地時間晚間9點10分登陸呂宋島，持續風速達每小時185公里，陣風更高達每小時230公里。到了週一清晨，颱風雖稍微減弱，但在橫掃島嶼西移過程中仍具危險性，氣象單位發布海嘯與洪災的緊急警報。 The disaster comes merely days after Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through the same regions, killing over 200 people and leaving more than 100 missing. Heavy rainfall from that earlier storm sent torrents of mud cascading down hillsides into residential neighborhoods, with some poorer communities completely obliterated by fast-moving flash floods. Civil aviation authorities closed multiple airports and cancelled nearly 300 flights as Fung-wong approached. Two fatalities have been confirmed so far, including a drowning victim and a woman trapped under debris in Catbalogan City. 這場災難距離颱風海鷗橫掃同一地區僅數日之隔，該次風災造成超過200人死亡、100多人失蹤。先前那場暴雨引發大量泥流從山坡沖刷而下，淹入住宅區，部分貧困社區完全遭到快速移動的山洪滅村。隨著鳳凰颱風逼近，民航當局關閉多座機場，取消近300架次航班。目前已確認兩起死亡案例，包括一名溺水罹難者和一名在卡巴洛甘市遭瓦礫掩埋的婦女。 At evacuation shelters across central Aurora, families huddled together with young children too small to remember Typhoon Haiyan, which claimed over 6,000 lives in 2013. Jessa Zurbano, sheltering at a sports center with her family, expressed deep worry about the storm's strength and her children's safety. Another evacuee, Patry Azul, explained that her wooden house near the coastline felt unsafe during such extreme weather. Hotel worker Hagunoy stayed behind at his beachside workplace as long as possible, watching staff secure gates and tie windows with rope before eventually fleeing on his motorbike. 在奧羅拉中部的避難所裡，一個個家庭帶著年幼孩童聚集避難，這些孩子還太小，不記得2013年奪走6千多條人命的海燕颱風。在體育中心避難的潔莎·祖爾巴諾與家人表示，她對風暴威力深感憂慮，更擔心孩子們的安全。另一位避災民眾派翠·阿祖爾解釋，她家是靠海的木造房屋，在這種極端天氣下實在不安全。海濱旅館員工哈古諾伊盡可能留守工作崗位，看著同事們用繩索綁緊窗戶、加固大門，最後才騎機車逃離。 The Philippines faces approximately 20 tropical cyclones annually due to its location near Pacific storm formation zones, making it one of the world's most vulnerable nations to such disasters. While climate change may not increase the overall number of typhoons globally, scientists emphasize that warmer oceans create conditions for more intense storms. The combination of rising sea temperatures and a warmer atmosphere can generate higher wind speeds, heavier rainfall, and greater coastal flooding risks, posing escalating threats to countries like the Philippines that already endure frequent devastating weather events. 菲律賓因位於太平洋風暴形成區域附近，每年面臨約20個熱帶氣旋侵襲，使其成為全球最易遭受此類災害的國家之一。雖然氣候變遷未必會增加全球颱風總數，但科學家強調，海洋暖化會爲更強烈的風暴創造形成的條件。海水溫度上升與大氣層變暖的結合，可能產生更高風速、更強降雨量和更嚴重的沿海洪災風險，對菲律賓這類已經頻繁遭受毀滅性天氣事件的國家構成日益嚴峻的威脅。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Gust [noun, a sudden strong rush of wind]: The storm's eye hit Luzon at 9:10 PM local time with sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 230 kilometers per hour.Cascade [verb, to pour downward rapidly in large quantities]: Heavy rainfall from that earlier storm sent torrents of mud cascading down hillsides into residential neighborhoods.Evacuee [noun, a person who has been moved from a dangerous place to somewhere safe]: Another evacuee, Patry Azul, explained that her wooden house near the coastline felt unsafe during such extreme weather.Annually [adverb, once every year or each year]: The Philippines faces approximately 20 tropical cyclones annually due to its location near Pacific storm formation zones.Generate [verb, to produce or create something]: The combination of rising sea tempera