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幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.100: 學員真實故事分享:從害怕到自在,英文如何改變生活? Feedback from our 2nd anniversary survey
----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 🎉 兩周年特輯:學員真實故事分享!從害怕到自在的學習旅程 這集幕後教師室要和大家分享兩周年問卷中收到的感人回饋!Wilson聽懂諧音梗、聲明全家一起受惠、Michelle在歐洲用英文省下125歐元......每個故事都證明:當你不再害怕英文,世界就為你打開了! 🎙️ 本集重點: 📊 三位學員的共通點:做shadowing和reading out loud後,對陌生字不再害怕不熟的字繼續念,讓它變熟悉不用刻意背單字,自然就記住了嘴部肌肉變得靈活 核心發現:不害怕了,就能做更多! 🎬 Wilson的突破:看影集不用字幕了!直接用聽的就聽得懂甚至能聽懂英文的諧音梗! 👨👩👧👦 Sheng-Ming的Family Plan:早上刷牙時play 15Mins全家人跟著一起聽一人訂閱,全家受惠! ✈️ Michelle的歐洲冒險(超精彩!): 故事1:火車票風波系統錯誤,位置跑到頭等艙查票員要罰175歐元用英文清楚說明情況成功降到50歐元,省了125歐元!故事2:飯店房號被分配到414號房(4不吉利)向櫃檯說明文化差異禮貌請求換房成功換到708號房! 🌍 台灣 vs 國際文化差異: 台灣人:習慣息事寧人替別人想很多忍耐、委屈自己國際原則:Policy沒寫的,都可以問!清楚溝通比忍耐更健康表達需求是權益,不是麻煩 💪 學習的黃金原則: 「聽就對了!」聽不懂先跳過聽懂的先聽完不要overthink踏出第一步最重要Reading Out Loud的力量:口腔肌肉記憶自我檢視能力降低恐懼感越念越有信心 🎁 打敗Eric大作戰:Eric年年中獎的傳奇持續中下次想中獎?請踴躍給feedback!在IG tag我們多多跟我們互動
精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.056: 口罩禮儀與睡午覺
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?
英語咖啡/餐酒館 Ep.299: 吃貨學英語 - 大人派對必喝的酒精飲品 Alcoholic drinks for year-end parties
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WHOIs單元Ep.06 : From Couch Surfing to Stadium Tours 從借宿朋友家到開唱世界舞台
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國際時事跟讀 Ep. L108:《魔法壞女巫》續集稱霸全球 Wicked Sequel Dominates Global Box Office
----------------------------------- 🎧 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. L108: Wicked Sequel Dominates Global Box Office Highlights 主題摘要Wicked: For Good earned $226 million globally, breaking Broadway adaptation records.The sequel drew 2 million more viewers than Part 1, with 83% recommending it.The darker film explores consequences and features two brand-new emotional songs. Universal Pictures' gamble on splitting the beloved Broadway musical Wicked into two films has paid off spectacularly. Wicked: For Good soared to an impressive $226 million global debut, with $150 million coming from North American theaters during opening weekend. The release attracted approximately 2 million more viewers than the first film, demonstrating growing enthusiasm. Women comprised 71% of ticket buyers, and exit polls revealed that 83% would recommend the film to friends, indicating powerful word-of-mouth momentum through the holiday season. 環球影業將百老匯經典音樂劇《魔法壞女巫》分拆成兩部電影的冒險一搏獲得豐碩回報。《魔法壞女巫：第二部》全球首週票房飆升至2.26億美元，其中北美地區就貢獻1.5億美元。這次發行吸引的觀影人數比首集多出約200萬人，顯示熱情持續增長。女性觀眾佔71%，離場訪問顯示83%的人肯定會推薦親友觀看，預示強勁的口碑氣勢將在假期季持續發酵。 The sequel's triumph builds on Part 1's extraordinary foundation. Released exactly one year after the first film, which earned $758.7 million worldwide and received 10 Oscar nominations, For Good represents 2025's second biggest debut. Director Jon M. Chu's adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, with IMAX screenings contributing $15.5 million domestically. The combined production cost reached approximately $300 million, making the sequel's performance essential for franchise viability and studio returns. 續集的勝利建立在首集的非凡基礎上。首集全球票房達7.587億美元並獲得10項奧斯卡提名，《第二部》在首集上映整整一年後推出，成為2025年第二大開幕票房。導演朱浩偉執導、辛西婭·艾利沃與亞莉安娜·格蘭德主演的改編作品已演變為文化現象，光是IMAX場次就為國內票房貢獻1550萬美元。總製作成本約3億美元，使續集的表現對系列電影存續與片商回收至關重要。 Unlike the upbeat first installment, Part 2 delves into significantly darker territory. Chu describes the sequel as exploring consequences rather than decisions, with Elphaba undergoing complete transformation as she accesses her rage more fully. Erivo revealed her character's scent, makeup, and presence shifted to reflect this evolution into a more formidable witch. The film features two brand-new songs, including an emotional number that Erivo teases will deeply move audiences. The climactic "For Good" sequence reportedly left both actresses emotionally drained during filming, with Grande describing the shoot as overwhelming. 不同於首集的輕快氛圍，第二部深入明顯更黑暗的領域。朱浩偉形容續集探討後果而非決定，艾法芭經歷完全轉變，更充分展現她的憤怒。艾利沃透露她角色的香氛、妝容與存在感都改變了，反映這個演化成更強大女巫的過程。電影加入兩首全新歌曲，包括一首艾利沃預告將深深打動觀眾的情感曲目。高潮段落《美好》據報導讓兩位女主角在拍攝期間情感耗竭，格蘭德形容這次拍攝令人難以承受。 The film's success arrives at a pivotal moment for theaters recovering from pandemic impacts. With domestic box office hovering around $7.5 billion, far below pre-pandemic levels exceeding $11 billion, Wicked: For Good joins upcoming releases attempting to push past the $9 billion threshold. Last year's Thanksgiving powered by Wicked, Moana 2, and Gladiator II set five-day records. Industry analysts believe the sequel establishes new benchmarks for musical adaptations while restoring confidence in theatrical releases. 這部電影的成功在戲院從疫情衝擊中復原的關鍵時刻到來。國內票房徘徊在75億美元左右，遠低於疫情前超越110億美元的水準，《第二部》與即將上映的作品試圖推動產業跨越90億美元門檻。去年感恩節檔期由《魔法壞女巫》、《海洋奇緣2》和《神鬼戰士2》帶動，創下五天紀錄。產業分析師相信續集為音樂劇改編電影樹立新標竿，同時恢復對院線發行的信心。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Viability [noun, ability to succeed or be sustained]: The combined production cost reached approximately $300 million, making the sequel's performance essential for franchise viability and studio returns.Delve [verb, to explore or examine deeply]: Unlike the upbeat first installment, Part 2 delves into significantly darker territory.Formidable [adjective, inspiring respect through power or strength]: Erivo revealed her character's presence shifted to reflect this evolution into a more formidable witch.Climactic [adjective, forming an exciting or important conclusion]: The climactic "For Good" sequence reportedly left both actresses emotionally drained during filming.Threshold [noun, a level at which something begins or changes]: Wicked: For Good joins upcoming releases attempting to push past the $9 billion threshold. Reference articles: 1. https://apnews.com/article/box-office-4531362f0723978de9b1d67faba41806 2. https://www.billboard.com/lists/wicked-for-good-part-2-details/the-release-date-2/
回顧星期天LBS - 挪威時事趣聞 All about Norway
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
Teacher's Lounge SP.99: 15Mins兩週年VIP特輯 & 年尾感恩Live Podcast
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精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.055: 德國香腸販賣機與法國雪快遞
Summary: Vending machines in Germany are selling German sausages 24/7 and business is booming. These machines compliment the shops. Snow was delivered to a ski resort via helicopter in France. Higher temperatures caused the need. 原文章討論: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-799-about-europe-sausage-vending-machines Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Craving v. n. > have a strong desire for something Do you crave a holiday? Do pregnant women have strong cravings? Punnet n. > a small box or basket for soft fruit Did they sell the strawberries in a punnet? Are cherries sold in punnets? Devoid adj.> have none / nothing Is Taipei devoid of snow in winter? Are the other planets devoid of water?
英語咖啡館 Ep.298: 電商學英語 - 今年社群媒體與數位行銷趨勢回顧 Social media and digital marketing trends that will cross over to 2026
----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 時光飛逝，轉眼間 2025 年進入了最後一個月啦！本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和電商讀書會的 Cariya 要來和大家一起回顧複習一下今年數位行銷的重大趨勢，並展望預測一下 2026 年的發展方向。 你能想像現在有 40% 的 Z 世代已經不再使用 Google 搜尋了嗎？年輕世代會直接在 TikTok 和 Instagram 上搜尋想要的資訊和產品。另外，短影音趨勢持續發燒， 30 秒以內的影片成為最受歡迎的廣告格式，而且有 65% 的行銷人員還計劃增加直式影片的預算。但在 AI 的衝擊下，最讓人印象深刻的還是品牌行銷正在經歷的「真實感革命」，延續了 DEI 政確的風潮但又不完全照搬，像是最近重出江湖的「維多利亞的秘密時尚秀」已經開始推廣各種身形、各種膚色的模特兒啦！ Time flies—2025 has entered its final month! This week on English Cafe, John and Cariya review the major digital marketing trends of this year and look ahead to predict developments in 2026. Can you imagine that 40% of Gen Zers no longer uses Google search? The younger generation now searches directly on TikTok and Instagram for information and products they want. Additionally, the short-form video trend continues to heat up, with videos under 30 seconds becoming the most popular ad format, and 65% of marketers planning to increase their budgets for vertical videos. But amid the AI disruption, the most impressive change is the "authenticity revolution" happening in brand marketing—continuing the DEI and political correctness trend but not completely following the formula. For instance, the recently resurrected "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" has started featuring models of all body types and skin tones!
WHOIs單元Ep.05 : From Waitress to World Stage 從餐廳服務生到世界舞台的巨星
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國際時事跟讀 Ep. L104: 日本首相言論點燃中日外交戰火 Japan PM's Taiwan Remarks Trigger China Crisis
----------------------------------- 🎧 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
回顧星期天LBS - 南美時事趣聞 All about South America
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
幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.98: 年度字67是什麼?三本訓練法揭秘 + Who is單元幕後辛酸史 How do you like the new show?
----------------------------------- 🎧 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!」
精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.054: 出外也可以靠home爸home媽
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.
英語咖啡館 Ep.297: 英語時光機 - 人生系列之孩時遊戲成為人生的養分 Your first game console
----------------------------------- 🎧 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?
WHOIs單元Ep.04 : The Sailor Who Conquered Silicon Valley 征服矽谷的航海家
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國際時事跟讀 Ep. L100:「67」登上年度代表字：Alpha世代的無厘頭語言革命 Dictionary.com Crowns "67" as 2025's Most Influential Term
----------------------------------- 🎧 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-
回顧星期天LBS - 德國時事趣聞 All about Germany
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
幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.97: 你念對了嗎? AI工具英文發音大解密! Can you pronounce these AI tools?
----------------------------------- 🎧 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
精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.053: 億萬富翁如何找女朋友與扎幌雪祭
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.
英語咖啡館 Ep.296: 爵士學英語 - 摩登男爵士歌手 20多歲的困惑 Jamie Cullum's 20 something
----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 還記得你的20歲嗎？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 和 Shimin 老師要來聊聊2000年代的爵士流行歌手 Jamie Cullum，以及經典歌曲「20-something」。 這首「20-something」的歌詞非常直白且真實，唱出20多歲年輕人的困惑：花了這麼多錢在學校真的有用嗎？我應該去旅行找自己，還是直接開始職涯？要不要回家鄉還學貸？愛情和工作真的是答案嗎？John和Shimin老師也分享了我們20多歲時的人生，不論是為了考藥師執照而苦讀的經歷，或是在21歲就拿到多個學位，反而感覺人生方向有些不確定，要慢下來想想的感受。 Do you remember your 20s? This week on English Cafe, John and Shimin talk about 2000s jazz-pop singer Jamie Cullum and the classic song "20-something." The lyrics of "20-something" are very straightforward and real, expressing the confusion of people in their twenties: Was spending all that money on school really worth it? Should I travel to find myself, or jump straight into my career? Should I move back home to pay off student loans? Are love and work really the answers? John and Shimin also share their own experiences in their twenties, whether it was studying hard for the pharmacist licensing exam, or earning multiple degrees by age 21 yet feeling uncertain about life's direction and needing to slow down and reflect.
WHOIs單元Ep.03 : He Doesn’t Wear Flashy Logos—He Owns Them 他不穿名牌，因為名牌都屬於他
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國際時事跟讀 Ep. L096: 超級颱風強襲菲律賓，造成百萬人撤離 Super Typhoon Strikes Philippines, Million Evacuate
----------------------------------- 🎧 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
回顧星期天LBS - 非洲時事趣聞 All about Africa
逐字稿如下： Topic: Are African Artifacts Safer in Europe? 非洲文物在歐洲更安全？ Is Africa's cultural heritage better off in Europe or in Africa? 非洲的文化遺產存放在歐洲或非洲，何者比較好呢？ That is the question at the heart of a yearslong debate that has gripped museums in Europe, where many officials say they support the idea of repatriating artifacts, but worry that African museums cannot compare to state-of-the-art facilities in Britain, France or Germany. 這正是歐洲博物館界討論多年的問題的核心，許多歐洲博物館的管理階層表示，他們贊成應把文物送回非洲的想法，卻又擔心非洲各地博物館不具備英、法或德國那些先進博物館的的條件。 That debate has been given new life in recent months after an investigation by the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper found that many of the artifacts that will be on display in the Humboldt Forum, a huge new museum under construction in a rebuilt Berlin palace, had for years been stored in less-than-ideal conditions. The report featured searing depictions of flooded storage rooms and depots choked with toxic dust. 最近幾個月，這場討論再度熱絡起來，因為南德意志報調查後發現，預定在「洪堡論壇」展出的文物之中，許多已存放在不盡理想的環境下多年。洪堡論壇是興建中規模宏大的新博物館，將位在柏林一座重建的宮殿內。這篇報導對那些文物的存放室淹水，庫房覆滿有毒灰塵，作了特別尖刻地描述。 The Humboldt Forum will bring together the collections of several existing museums in the city under one roof, but reports in German news media have focused on the storage facilities of the Ethnological Museum of Berlin, which will be the Forum's largest single contributor. 洪堡論壇將把柏林幾座現有博物館的藏品集中在一起，不過德國新聞媒體的報導著重在柏林民族學博物館的庫房。這座博物館將是洪堡論壇展品的最大提供者。 Officials at the museum, which closed to the public in 2017 to prepare for the move to its new home, have responded with what observers call an unusual degree of openness. 民族學博物館2017年起停止對外開放，好準備搬新家。館方回應外界質疑的態度十分開放透明，開放程度之高觀察家以異乎尋常形容。 They have denied some of the reports, in particular the claim of flooded storerooms, but said their depots were beset with problems common to museums across Germany. Those included outdated facilities, a lack of staff members, and a sense of disarray that dates to moments of crisis in German history. 館方否認報導中的某些部分，尤其是庫房淹水，不過他們說，倉庫發生的問題在德國各地博物館都很常見，包括設施陳舊、人手不足和擺放方式雜亂，這些問題從德國歷史上那些動盪時期以來就一直存在。 Despite all that, they steadfastly rejected that those conditions might call into question their stewardship of the artifacts, many of which were collected during the era of European imperialism. 雖然倉庫有這些問題，但館方堅決否認這些問題意味著管理不善。倉庫內許多文物是在歐洲帝國主義時期收集而來。 Sindika Dokolo, a Congolese art collector who runs a foundation that has organized the return of artifacts to Congo and Angola, said it was true that "a whole generation" of museum professionals, like curators and conservationists, needed to be trained "in most of the African countries." But while that new generation was being trained, he said, it is European museums' responsibility to make sure African audiences had access to the artifacts in their possession. 剛果藝品收藏家多克洛管理一個基金會，在這個基金會安排下已有一些文物送回剛果和安哥拉。多克洛說，「多數非洲國家」的確有必要訓練「一整個世代的」博物館專業人員，如策展人和文物修復師。不過他說，在非洲訓練這個新世代的同時，歐洲博物館有責任確保非洲的文物愛好者能看到歐洲握有的非洲文物。 It is up to them to create the conditions that would let African artifacts "play their role where they need to be right now, in Africa," he added. 多克洛說，歐洲博物館有責任創造條件，讓非洲文物「在非洲當下需要的地方發揮作用」。 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/345221/web/ Next Article Topic: Neanderthal genes found for first time in African populations African populations have been revealed to share Neanderthal ancestry for the first time, in findings that add a new twist to the tale of ancient humans and our closest known relatives. 非洲的人類族群首度被科學家揭露帶有尼安德塔人的血統。這項發現為古代人類和尼安德塔人──與我們血緣最相近的親戚物種──之間的故事，帶來新的轉折。 Previously it was believed that only non-African populations carried Neanderthal genes due to interbreeding that took place after a major human migration out of Africa and across the globe about 60,000 years ago. The latest findings suggest human and Neanderthal lineages are more closely intertwined than once thought and point to far earlier interbreeding events, about 200,000 years ago. 先前，學界普遍認為只有非洲以外的族群帶有尼安德塔人的基因，這是因為人類大約在六萬年前發生過一次大型的「源出非洲」遷徙，散播到全球各地，而後與尼安德塔人異種交配。最新的研究結果顯示，人類和尼安德塔人的譜系比科學家先前認為的還要緊密相繫，並且指向更早以前──大約在二十萬年前──就出現過異種交配。 "Our results show this history was much more interesting and there were many waves of dispersal out of Africa, some of which led to admixture between modern humans and Neanderthals that we see in the genomes of all living individuals today," said Joshua Akey, an evolutionary biologist at Princeton University and senior author of the research. 普林斯頓大學的演化生物學家、也是該篇研究的資深作者約書亞‧阿奇表示：「我們研究的結果顯示，這段歷史其實更為有趣。其實歷史上曾經發生過好幾波源出非洲的向外擴散，其中幾次造成現代人類與尼安德塔人混血，也就是我們今日在所有現代人類個體的基因組中所看到的現象。」 The study suggests living Europeans and Asians carry about 1 percent Neanderthal DNA, compared with on average 0.3 percent for those of African ancestry. Akey and colleagues believe that this Neanderthal DNA arrived in Africa with ancient Europeans whose ancestors — over many generations — had left Africa, met and mated with Neanderthals and then returned to Africa and mixed with local populations. 這份研究指出，相較於祖先來自非洲的現代人，身上平均帶有百分之零點三的尼安德塔DNA，現代歐洲人和亞洲人則帶有百分之一的尼安德塔DNA。阿奇和他的同事認為，這個尼安德塔DNA和古老的歐洲人一起抵達非洲，而這些歐洲人的祖
幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.96: Part II - 從被動學習到主動學習的關鍵 From passive learning to active learning
----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 🚧 你也遇到學習撞牆期了嗎? 「老師,我每天都聽Podcast、看美劇、聽英文歌,為什麼還是沒進步?」 如果你也有這個困擾,恭喜你——你已經準備好進入下一個階段了!這集幕後教師室,John老師和阿鍵老師延續上週的學習理論金字塔,揭開一個關鍵秘密:被動學習最多只能留下30%,想突破就要轉向主動學習! 📊 快速回顧:學習理論金字塔七層 上週我們學到了記憶保留率的七個層級: 被動學習區(Passive Learning):📚 聽講 Lecture → 5%📖 閱讀 Reading → 10%🎬 影音輔助 Audio/Visual → 20%👨🏫 示範 Demonstration → 30%主動學習區(Active Learning):💬 小組討論 Discussion Group → 50%🏃 實際操作 Practice by Doing → 75%👨🎓 教導他人 Teaching Others → 90% 🎯 關鍵發現:30%就是撞牆點! John老師一針見血地指出:「被動學習最高最高也就30%了!就算你再怎麼努力沉浸,你會發現要撞牆了——你留下的只有30%。」 什麼是被動學習?單向接收(One-Way)不操作、不參與、不反思看Gordon Ramsay煮飯很屌,但自己連買菜都買錯聽Podcast、看劇、聽歌都屬於這一類 阿鍵老師補充:「很多人會問『我怎麼進步?』其實那些materials都是好的,都是你喜歡的,但你太習慣one-way、太習慣passive learning了!」 🔄 Input vs Output:焦點轉移的重要性 John老師強調:「大家都覺得input很重要,花很多時間在input上。但我們鼓勵大家shift the focus to output——把專注力轉移到輸出!」 從Input到Output的轉變: ❌ 只是聽 → ✅ 跟著念出來 ❌ 只是看 → ✅ 自己做summary ❌ 只是讀 → ✅ 分享給別人聽 💪 主動學習實戰技巧 1. Reading Out Loud + Shadowing(必做!) John老師說:「這兩個大家務必一定要做!Turns your passive learning into active learning!」 為什麼這麼重要?口腔肌肉記憶(Muscle Memory)聽到自己的發音訓練造句能力(Sentence Construction)讓大腦習慣「我現在要講英文了」實用建議:不要一次shadowing整篇文章一個paragraph一個paragraph來甚至一行一行慢慢跟讀不要害怕自言自語的感覺! 2. 5W1H 反思法 讀完文章後,用英文問自己:Who - 這篇文章的主角是誰?What - 在討論什麼?When - 什麼時候發生的?Where - 在哪裡?Why - 為什麼人們生氣?為什麼道瓊下跌?How - 市場如何復甦?John老師說:「如果你用英文思考這些問題,you are already practicing it! You are already actively reflecting on the article!」 3. 清單整理法 阿鍵老師提醒:「大家如果有印象,我們在Teachers Lounge介紹過checking list和categorizing list。」 兩種清單:Checking List: 檢查自己學到什麼Categorizing List: 把學到的東西分類這些方法讓你主動介入學習過程,從單向接收變成主動篩選和分類! 4. 寫Summary做筆記 聽完國際時事跟讀或English Cafe後,試著:寫三行五行的summary記錄自己的opinion做reflection**沒有人也可以自己做!**這就是active learning。 5. 分享與討論 有外國同事? 超方便!每天的國際時事跟讀都可以拿來聊天。 沒有外國同事? 幾個選擇:💬 用ChatGPT練習對話(免費版約2分鐘,付費版約10分鐘)👨👩👧👦 找家人小孩當練習對象📧 寫email給15Mins團隊💭 在通勤家族community留言互動 🎯 從被動到主動的完整路徑 階段1:無痛開始(被動學習)看劇、聽歌、聽Podcast建立沉浸習慣保留率:5-30%階段2:加入反思(半主動)Reading out loud基礎shadowing5W1H自問自答保留率:提升到30-50%階段3:實際操作(主動學習)完整shadowing寫summary做筆記Small talk練習保留率:50-75%階段4:分享教學(最高效)Discussion groups分享給朋友家人教導他人保留率:75-90% 🚀 超越考試框架的真實能力 John老師最後說:「當你做到這些,你就會發現你的英語根本不需要在意什麼多益990、金色證書、雅思Band 7.5這種很學術、很考試性的界定。你就跳脫了!因為你就可以跟真正的母語人士溝通了!」 這才是學英文的終極目標:不是為了考試分數不是為了證書顏色而是為了真實的溝通能力 💡 給通勤家族的行動指南 本週開始實踐: ✅ 每天聽完15Mins後至少跟讀一個重點句子用5W1H問自己問題寫3-5行summary✅ 找一個練習對象家人、朋友、同事都可以沒有人就用ChatGPT或在通勤家族留言互動✅ 設定小目標本週shadowing 3次分享1個學到的內容給朋友寫1次英文summary 記住:Baby steps! 從最基礎的reading out loud開始,慢慢進階到shadowing,再到discussion和sharing。 阿鍵老師提醒:「我們的幕後教師室也有整理每一次的Learning Tips,包括List的部分、增強Motivation的方法,都可以混合今天的學習金字塔,讓自己學起來更自然、更無痛!」
精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.052: 最神奇的口味應不應該試試看呢？
Summary: To entice pizza lovers’ craze for all things pizza, Pizza chains like Pizza Hut and Dominoes are creating special fusion pizzas that blends local signature flavors and pizza. In June, Pizza Hut took an in-season fruit – Durian and created a new pizza. Despite its quirky flavor, it was sold at a record of one pizza every ten seconds. Then came stinky tofu pizza. Following fusion pizzas’ success, many pizzerias began to offer their own versions of fusion. Pizza – Japanese strawberry mochi and tabasco pizza, boba milk tea pizz, and spicy ginger and salt duck egg pizza, sticky rice sausage pizza, sesame oil and pork chops pizza, just to name a few. 原文章討論: https://www.15mins.today/blog/772-about-taiwan-odd-pizzas-at-hand-in-taiwan Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: A fusion dish – a dish on the menu that is a blend of flavors from different cuisines. Pizza hut created a fusion dish that is loved by all Fusion dishes are often a challenge to food lovers’ taste buds. Signature n. – a person’s name written/ a characteristic that can be defined Boss pizza in Chiayi has the sticky rice sausage pizza as their signature dish. When you open a bank account in Taiwan, you can choose to sign with your signature or use your personal chop. Boba – tapioca balls / starch balls (transliteration of bubble from bubble tea) Boba milk tea is a popular drink around the world Boba is made from tapioca powder.
英語咖啡館 Ep.295: 吃貨學英語 - 你不吃可是會請朋友吃的食物 Most hated foods around the world
----------------------------------- 🎧 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「打死不吃」的食物嗎？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Klim 老師要來一場食物大戰！從美國人最討厭的五大蔬菜，聊到台灣最具爭議的食材，兩位老師分享了我們的飲食地雷和跨文化飲食觀察。 你知道為什麼有些人覺得香菜有肥皂味嗎？台灣的「紫色火鍋地獄」又是怎麼回事？這集還有聊到一些讓外國人崩潰的台灣美食，完全符合了網路名言：「你可以不吃，但一定要請你朋友吃」。 Do you have foods you "absolutely refuse to eat"? This week on English Cafe, John and Klim are having a food battle! From the five vegetables Americans hate most, to Taiwan's most controversial ingredients, the two teachers share their dietary deal-breakers and cross-cultural food observations. Do you know why some people think cilantro tastes like soap? What's the deal with Taiwan's "purple hotpot hell"? This episode also discusses some Taiwanese delicacies that freak out foreigners, perfectly embodying the internet wisdom: "You don't have to eat it, but you definitely should make your friends try it"
WHOIs單元Ep.02 : The Dropout Who Connected the World 讓全世界連在一起的大學退學生
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國際時事跟讀 Ep. L092: 三星搶攻 XR 市場 Samsung Enters XR Market Race
----------------------------------- 🎧 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. L092: Samsung Enters XR Market Race Highlights 主題摘要Samsung launched Galaxy XR at $1,800, half the price of Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro headset.The device features 29 million pixels and weighs just 545 grams, lighter than Vision Pro.Running Android XR, it integrates Google Maps, YouTube, and Gemini AI for immersive experiences. Samsung unveiled its Galaxy XR headset at $1,800, directly challenging Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro. The pricing positions Samsung between Meta's $499 Quest 3 and Apple's premium offering. Available now in the United States and South Korea, Galaxy XR runs on Google's Android XR operating system with Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset. Early buyers receive an Explorer Pack including 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and NBA League Pass access. The launch marks Samsung's ambitious entry into extended reality technology. 三星發表 Galaxy XR 頭戴裝置，售價 1,800 美元，直接挑戰蘋果 3,500 美元的 Vision Pro。此定價讓三星介於 Meta 499 美元的 Quest 3 與蘋果高階產品之間。Galaxy XR 現已在美國和南韓開賣，採用 Google 的 Android XR 作業系統，搭載高通 Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 晶片。早鳥買家將獲得探索者禮包，內含 12 個月的 Google AI Pro、YouTube Premium 和 NBA League Pass 觀賞權。此次發表標誌著三星大舉進軍延展實境科技的領域。 Galaxy XR delivers impressive specifications that surpass Apple in key areas. Its micro OLED displays feature 29 million pixels with 4,032 pixels per inch (PPI), exceeding Vision Pro's 3,386 PPI for sharper visuals. At 545 grams, it's lighter than Apple's 600-gram headset, with weight distributed ergonomically to reduce facial pressure. However, Apple maintains advantages with Vision Pro's 120Hz refresh rate versus Galaxy XR's 90Hz, and its M5 computer chip provides substantially more processing power than mobile-oriented processors. Galaxy XR 提供令人驚豔的規格，在關鍵領域超越蘋果。其微型 OLED 螢幕具備 2,900 萬畫素，每英吋 4,032 畫素，超越 Vision Pro 的 3,386 PPI，呈現更銳利的視覺效果。重量僅 545 公克，比蘋果的 600 公克頭戴裝置更輕，重量符合人體工學地分散以減輕臉部壓力。不過蘋果仍保有優勢，Vision Pro 的 120Hz 更新率高於 Galaxy XR 的 90Hz，且其 M5 電腦晶片提供的處理效能遠勝過行動裝置導向的處理器。 Samsung's partnership with Google brings distinctive software capabilities. Users interact with Gemini AI to navigate immersive 3D Google Maps, discover YouTube content conversationally, and convert photos into three-dimensional experiences. Pass-through mode allows hand gestures to circle real-world objects for instant information. The headset supports multitasking with multiple apps at customizable sizes. Major streaming services including Crunchyroll, HBO Max, and Peacock have optimized their platforms for Android XR. 三星與 Google 的合作帶來獨特的軟體功能。使用者能透過 Gemini AI 探索沉浸式 3D Google 地圖、以對話方式探索 YouTube 內容，並將照片轉換成立體體驗。穿透模式讓使用者能用手勢在真實物體周圍畫圈，立即擷取資訊。該頭戴裝置支援多工處理，以自訂大小同時操作多個應用程式。包括 Crunchyroll、HBO Max 和 Peacock 在內的主流串流服務都已針對 Android XR 最佳化平台。 Galaxy XR's launch intensifies competition in the mixed reality market currently dominated by Meta's Quest series. While Meta captures mainstream audiences with affordability and Apple established a premium niche, Samsung fills the middle ground with advanced specifications at accessible pricing. These headsets face similar battery limitations, providing roughly two hours of general use with external packs. As Android XR becomes available to other manufacturers, Samsung's early partnership with Google may prove crucial in capturing market share and defining standards for next-generation extended reality experiences. Galaxy XR 的推出加劇了目前由 Meta Quest 系列主導的混合實境競爭。Meta 以平價吸引主流受眾，蘋果建立高階市場，而三星則以親民價格提供先進規格填補中間地帶。這些頭戴裝置都面臨類似的電池限制，使用外接電池組提供約兩小時的一般使用時間。隨著 Android XR 開放給其他製造商，三星與 Google 的早期合作關係，可能對爭取市場佔有率和定義下一代延展實境體驗標準產生關鍵作用。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Ergonomically [adverb, designed to minimize discomfort]: At 545 grams, it's lighter with weight distributed ergonomically.Distinctive [adjective, clearly different and unique]: Samsung's partnership with Google brings distinctive software capabilities.Immersive [adjective, deeply engaging]: Users interact with Gemini AI to navigate immersive 3D Google Maps.Multitasking [noun, performing multiple tasks simultaneously]: The headset supports multitasking with multiple apps at customizable sizes.Intensifies [verb, makes more intense]: Galaxy XR's launch intensifies competition in the mixed reality market. Reference articles: 1. https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/22/samsung-takes-on-apples-vision-pro-with-new-galaxy-xr-headset/ 2. https://tech.yahoo.com/ar-vr/articles/samsung-galaxy-xr-vs-apple-0939
回顧星期天LBS - 加拿大時事趣聞 All about Canada
逐字稿如下： Topic: Calgary Zoo returning pandas to China due to bamboo barriers The Calgary Zoo will be returning two giant pandas on loan from China because a scarcity of flights due to COVID-19 has caused problems with getting enough bamboo to feed them. Er Shun and Da Mao arrived in Canada in 2014 as part of a 10-year agreement between Canada and China. After spending five years at the Toronto Zoo, the two adult giant pandas arrived at the Calgary Zoo in March 2018 with cubs Jia Panpan and Jia Yueyue. 加拿大卡加利動物園將歸還從中國借來的兩隻貓熊，因為武漢肺炎所造成的航班稀缺，沒辦法運來足夠的竹子來餵養貓熊。加拿大和中國簽署了一份為期十年的協議，貓熊二順與大毛便在二○一四來到了加拿大。牠們在多倫多動物園待了五年，後來這兩隻貓熊和牠們所生的小貓熊加盼盼和加悅悅一起到了卡加利動物園。 The zoo's president, Clement Lanthier, said last week the facility spent months trying to overcome transportation barriers in acquiring fresh bamboo and decided it's best for the animals to be in China, where their main food source is abundant. 卡加利動物園園長克萊蒙‧蘭提耶上週表示，園方花了數月的時間嘗試解決新鮮竹子的運補問題，後來做出結論——對這些貓熊來說，待在中國是最好的，因為在中國，牠們有充裕的主食來源。 "It's about the animals. At the end of the day, we cannot pretend that we care for animals if we don't take those tough decisions," Lanthier said. "We believe the best and safest place for Er Shun and Da Mao to be during these challenging and unprecedented times is where bamboo is abundant and easy to access." Lanthier said the zoo had contingency plans for a steady supply of fresh bamboo, but limits on flights from China was the first problem. Transporting more from California added even more frustrations. "Every week, every 10 days there is more and more problem moving bamboo to Calgary. This risk is unacceptable. We don't feel comfortable at all that we can impose that risk on the health and the welfare of the pandas." According to Lanthier, the animals didn't like some kinds of bamboo and other supplies that arrived were past their expiry point. 「這是為了動物著想。畢竟，我們如果不做出這艱難的決定，就不能假裝我們是愛護動物的」，蘭提耶說。「我們相信，在這充滿挑戰及不可預見情況的時期，對二順和大毛來說最理想、最安全的地方，就是竹子充裕且容易取得的地方」。蘭提耶表示，卡加利動物園有確保新鮮竹子穩定供應的應變計畫，但第一個問題是，來自中國的航班受到限縮。從加州運多些竹子來，就更令人挫折。「每過一週、十天，運竹子到卡加利所要面臨的問題就越來越多。這種風險是無法接受的。我們一點都不願意給貓熊的健康與福祉帶來這種風險」。蘭提耶說，貓熊不喜歡吃某些品種的竹子，以及運達時已過期的其他補給品。 Giant pandas have unique nutritional requirements and 99 percent of their diet is made up of fresh bamboo. Each adult consumes about 40kg daily. Lanthier said the news came as a bit of a shock to the Chinese government. In other locations where pandas are exhibited — such as France, Spain and parts of Asia — bamboo can be grown locally. 貓熊有獨特的營養需求，新鮮竹子佔了貓熊飲食的百分之九十九。每隻成年貓熊每天要吃大約四十公斤的竹子。蘭提耶說，決定送還貓熊的消息令中國政府感到震驚。在其他展示貓熊的地方——例如法國、西班牙和一些亞洲地區——當地都可以種植竹子。 He said the pandas had been one of the biggest draws at the Calgary Zoo, but the decision wasn't one about business. "It's based on animal welfare. I cannot imagine if one day, two days, three days in a row I am unable to provide the bamboo. That would be catastrophic." There's no date for when the pandas will return home. Lanthier doesn't want the Canadian and Chinese governments to delay things. "We need the federal government and the Chinese government to expedite the permit process, so we can move them back to where this risk of not getting their next meal will be managed differently," he said. 他說，貓熊是卡加利動物園吸引遊客的最大賣點之一，但送還貓熊這個決定跟生意無關。「這是基於動物的福利。我不能想像如果連續一天、兩天、三天無法提供竹子。那會很悲慘」。貓熊送回中國的日期尚未確定。蘭提耶不希望加拿大和中國政府拖延此事。他說：「我們需要聯邦政府和中國政府加快許可證辦理程序，以便我們將貓熊運送到不用擔心下一餐沒著落的地方」。 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/05/19/2003736635 Next Article Topic: Justin Trudeau's Official Home: Unfit for a Leader or Anyone Else At Canada's official residence for its prime minister, security cameras keep silent watch over the fences, visitors pass through gates that can block truck bombs and a detail of uniformed Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers patrol day and night. 在加拿大總理官邸，監視器靜靜盯著圍籬，遊客從能阻擋卡車炸彈的大門前經過，一隊穿制服的加拿大皇家騎警日夜巡邏。 But the prime minister himself is unlikely to be found inside. 但總理本人不太可能在裡面。 When Justin Trudeau became prime minister three years ago, he took a pass on moving his family into the official residence at 24 Sussex Drive, built in 1868 by an American-born lumber baron. Decades of neglect had turned Canada's top political address into its most famous home renovation project. 這座官邸1868年由一名在美國出生的木材大亨建造，位於（渥太華市）薩塞克斯街24號，杜魯多三年前當上總理時拒絕全家遷入。加拿大最高階政治人物的居所由於數十年疏於維護，變成了最受矚目的住家修繕案。 But no recent prime ministers have been willing to commit the tens of millions of dollars it would take to make the stone house habitable again. It would look as if they were spending money on themselves, a politically toxic step in Canada. 不過，最近幾位總理沒有一位願意投入預計需要的數千萬美元，讓這座石頭宅邸再次適合住人。那看起來會像把公帑花在自己身上，在加拿大勢必惹來政治風波。 Trudeau, 46, who lived at 24 Sussex as a child when his father was prime minister, is no exception. 現46歲的杜魯多也不例外。他幼年父親當總理時住過薩塞克斯街24號。 "No prime minister wants to spend a penny of taxpayer dollars on upkeeping that house," Trudeau told the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. earlier this year. 杜魯多今年稍早對加拿大廣播公司說：「沒有一位總理會為了修理那棟房子，花掉納稅人任何一分錢。」 There was little criticism of Trudeau's decision to live with his wife
幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.95: 為什麼昨天學今天忘?學習理論金字塔揭密記憶保留率! Learning Theory Pyramid Explained
----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 🎉 15Mins 兩周年!從盲點突破到超能力 恭喜15Mins通勤學英語邁入第三年!感謝所有從第一天就開始訂閱、一路陪伴我們把英文變成超能力的大學長大學姊們! 在這個特別的時刻,John老師和阿鍵老師決定回歸基本面,和大家聊聊一個所有學習者都會遇到的困擾:「為什麼我昨天聽今天就忘?」、「我到這個年紀了,記不住怎麼辦?」 答案就藏在「學習理論金字塔(Learning Theory Pyramid)」裡! 📊 學習理論金字塔:你的記憶保留率有多少? 想像一座金字塔,從尖端到底部,面積越來越大,代表記憶保留率越來越高。讓我們從上到下一層層揭開: 🔺 第一層:聽講 Lecture - 保留率 5% John老師開玩笑說:「所以你跟老師上了一整個學期的課,100堂課裡你只留下5堂課的資訊!」 阿鍵老師補充:「記憶保留率可能不高,但睡眠品質倒是保存得不錯!」 重點: 單純聽講是最基本但也是保留率最低的學習方式。 📖 第二層:閱讀 Reading - 保留率 10% 如果你完全自學,只靠閱讀,保留率也只有10%。 John老師算了一筆帳:「我去台大EMBA,聽講5%加上閱讀10%,總共15%。那我付的四五十萬乘以15%......完蛋了!」 重點: 閱讀搭配聽講會更好,但仍然不夠。 🎬 第三層:影音輔助 Audio/Visual - 保留率 20% 有圖表、影片、PPT的課程,或是老師做的Podcast,都屬於這一層。 阿鍵老師提醒:「影音雖然保留率較高,但100頁的內容不可能全部講完,會變成摘要版。」 重點: 視覺和聽覺的結合能提升記憶,但注意力持續時間(attention span)也是關鍵。 👨🏫 第四層:示範 Demonstration - 保留率 30% 看大廚做菜、化學老師做實驗、跟著念出來(read out loud)都屬於這一層! John老師說:「這就是shadowing的一部分!你不能只聽老師念,你要跟著念出來,retention才會高!」 重點: 從被動接收到主動模仿,保留率瞬間從5%跳到30%! 💬 第五層:小組討論 Discussion Group - 保留率 50% 一半了!透過小組討論,有人示範、有人質疑、大家交換意見(input and output),記憶就能保留一半。 實用建議: 把家裡變成討論小組!和家人朋友討論今天學到的單字、話題,保留率立刻提升到50%。 🏃 第六層:實際操作 Practice by Doing - 保留率 75% 不是在保護傘下練習,而是真正上場!出國抓著人聊天、真的寫email(不用ChatGPT)、去飲料店打工做飲料...... 阿鍵老師說:「光看飲料譜可能記不得,但做了幾杯之後就記下來了!」 重點: Learning by doing, learning by failing fast! 這是體感記憶,75%都會留下來。 👨🎓 第七層(金字塔底部):教導他人 Teaching Others - 保留率 90%! 這就是費曼技巧(Feynman Technique)! 物理天才Richard Feynman說:「如果你能把專業知識簡化到讓7歲小朋友聽懂,你就是專家!」 為什麼這麼有效?逼迫你徹底理解內容需要拆解複雜概念從學習者轉換成教導者的mindset不是無腦聽、無腦讀,而是思考「我要怎麼教別人」💡 關鍵洞察:主動 vs 被動學習 John老師預告下集內容:「這七層其實可以分成兩大類——被動學習和主動學習。」 🎯 給15Mins Family的挑戰 John老師說:「今年想要更挑戰自己的話,從discussion groups和teaching others開始!想辦法教導別人、分享給更多人,你的retention就會更高。」 實際行動建議: ✅ 不要只聽Podcast → 聽完後跟朋友討論內容(50%) ✅ 不要只背單字 → 用新單字造句給家人聽(50%) ✅ 不要只看影片 → 看完後模仿念出來(30%) ✅ 不要只做筆記 → 試著把今天學的教給別人(90%) ✅ 改變mindset → 從「我在學」變成「我要教別人」 🧠 破解記憶力迷思 迷思1: 「我年紀大了,記不住了。」 真相: 不是年紀問題,是方法問題!用對方法,90%都能記住。 迷思2: 「我很認真聽課/看書,為什麼還是記不住?」 真相: 因為你只用了5-10%保留率的方法! 迷思3: 「我沒時間做那麼多練習。」 真相: 與其花10小時被動學習只記10%,不如花3小時主動學習記75%!
精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.051: 切爾諾貝利核事故與量子電腦
Summary: This article talks about how Chernobyl has become a tourist destination thanks to a HBO tv series. The tourists are mostly interested in taking selfies and not the actual history. The Ukraine government is fully willing to milk the interest. The next article discusses Russia investing in Quantum Computing in an effort to catch up to other countries. 原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/767-about-russia-they-just-want-to-take-a-selfie-how-tv-show Vocabulary and Sample Sentences Eponymous: adj, the name given to a book, play, movie, etc. from a person, town, etc. Who is the eponymous character of the Iron Man movie? Is the eponymous show Chernobyl famous because of a tragedy? Initiative: a new plan to resolve something Is the new initiative to stop drunk driving effective? Are employees who display initiative valuable? Decree: an official order by the government that becomes law Did the decree regarding tax payments affect you? Are too many decrees a good thing or a bad thing?
英語咖啡館 Ep.294: 電商學英語 - 今年值不值得咬一口橘色蘋果？Cosmic Orange iPhone yay or nay?
----------------------------------- 🎧 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/5cjptbVIP會員想許願哪些主題？ →https://forms.gle/xyHoPydBr6LLFL9q8 🔥 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） -------------------------------------------- Apple上個月剛發表最新的iPhone 17，John老師和Cariya老師看完發表會後的第一反應是：「Tim，再加油點才能拿走我們的錢！」本週的《英語咖啡館》兩位老師要來聊聊這次號稱「Awe Dropping」（驚掉下巴）的新機，到底值不值得升級？ Cariya去年雙11才買了iPhone 16，原本覺得不需要換新機，但聊著聊著發現全天候電池續航和20分鐘充到50%的快充功能讓人有些心動。而John老師則分享了一個有趣的觀點：去年換了白色iPhone，結果根本沒人發現換手機，所以這次如果要買，一定要選那個超亮的 Cosmic Orange！ Apple just announced the latest iPhone 17 last month, and after watching the launch event, Teachers John and Cariya's first reaction was: "Tim, try harder if you want our money!" This week on English Cafe, John and Cariya discuss whether this new phone, touted as "Awe Dropping" (jaw-dropping), is really worth upgrading to. Cariya bought an iPhone 16 during last year's Singles' Day sale and originally felt no need to upgrade, but after talking it through, discovered that the all-day battery life and 20-minute to 50% fast charging features are somewhat tempting. John shares an interesting perspective: he switched to a white iPhone last year, but no one even noticed he changed phones, so if he's going to buy one this time, he definitely has to choose that super bright Cosmic Orange!
WHOIs單元Ep.01 : The Dishwasher Who Built the AI Empire 洗碗工出身的AI帝國打造者
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國際時事跟讀 Ep. L088: 萬聖節新趨勢：軟糖取代巧克力Halloween's New Reality: Gummies Replace Chocolate
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回顧星期天LBS - 泰國趣聞 All about Thailand
逐字稿如下： Topic: Spray and pray - Thais celebrate Songkran Thailand's traditional New Year, as known as Songkran, is celebrated on April 13 to 15 every year. It is a time when people splash or spray one another with water, to symbolize washing away the old and welcoming the new. The word Songkran derives from the Sanskrit word for "passage" or "cross over," representing moving into a new year. Songkran is also celebrated in Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos. 「宋干」一詞來自梵文，有「通過、跨越」的意思，代表進入新的一年。除了泰國，緬甸、柬埔寨和寮國也都會慶祝宋干節。 Known by the Taiwanese as the "splashing festival," Songkran conjures up images of street water fights, with participants using water pistols or buckets. It originated from a traditional Buddhist ritual, and the water represents purification and blessing. 被台灣人稱為「潑水節」的宋干節，最出名的景象就是大家在街上拿水槍或水桶打水仗。潑水的起源是佛教傳統儀式，因為水代表淨化和祝福。 Songkran is about more than water fights. Traditionally, Thais also go to Buddhist temples to donate money or goods to the temple or monks during the festival, and the monks sprinkle holy water, symbolizing blessings, on them. People also bathe statues of the Buddha by pouring water over them. Thais will also sprinkle water in the hands of family elders, symbolizing respect and the receipt of the elders' blessings. 不過宋干節可不是只有狂潑水而已。泰國人傳統上會在這幾天到佛寺裡奉獻金錢或物品給寺方或僧侶，僧侶們再以聖水灑向民眾，象徵祝福之意，民眾也會以水淋佛像，稱為「浴佛」。此外，泰國人也會把水輕灑在家族長輩手中，象徵尊敬並獲得長輩的祝福。 Miss Songkran beauty contests are also held throughout Thailand, as a way to preserve traditional Thai costumes. There are around 700,000 migrant workers in Taiwan. Of these, just over 60,000 are from Thailand. 此外，為了要保存傳統的泰式服飾，泰國各地也會舉辦宋干小姐選美比賽。在台灣，來台的移工人數已達到七十多萬人，其中來自泰國的移工有六萬人。 In order to make Thai workers in Taiwan feel at home, Songkran was celebrated on Sunday at the ASEAN Square in Taichung, organized by the Ministry of Labor and the Taichung government. There will be another Songkran celebration held this coming Sunday at City Hall Square in New Taipei City. 為了讓在台灣的泰籍移工一解鄉愁，勞動部與地方政府合作舉辦潑水節活動，十四日已於台中東協廣場舉行，二十一日則將在新北市政府市民廣場舉辦。 Source article: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2019/04/17/2003713497 Next Article Topic: The Price of Recycling Old Laptops: Toxic Fumes in Thailand's Lungs Crouched on the ground in a dimly lit factory, women picked through the discarded innards of the modern world: batteries, circuit boards and bundles of wires. 婦女們蹲伏在一間燈光昏暗的工廠的地上，整理被現代世界棄置的一些內容物：電池、電路板和成綑的電線。 They broke down the scrap — known as hazardous electronic-waste, or e-waste — with hammers and raw hands. Men, some with faces wrapped in rags to repel the fumes, shoveled the refuse into a clanking machine that salvages usable metal. 她們或者用鐵鎚，或者徒手，拆解這些被稱作有害電子廢棄物或電子垃圾的廢品，再由男性工人鏟進一台鏗鏘作響的機器，以回收有用的金屬。有些男工用碎布包住臉來隔擋煙塵。 As they toiled, smoke spewed over nearby villages and farms. Residents have no idea what is in the smoke — plastic, metal, who knows? All they know is that it stinks and they feel sick. 當他們賣力工作之時，煙霧飄散至鄰近的村莊和工廠，居民對煙霧中有什麼物質一無所知—塑膠？金屬？誰知道！他們只知道聞起來很臭，讓人惡心。 The factory, New Sky Metal, is part of a thriving e-waste industry across Southeast Asia, born of China's decision to stop accepting the world's electronic refuse, which was poisoning its land and people. Thailand in particular has become a center of the industry even as activists push back and its government wrestles to balance competing interests of public safety with the profits to be made from the lucrative trade. 這間名為「新天空金屬」的工廠，是東南亞正蓬勃發展的電子垃圾業的一部分，是在中國大陸決定停止接收毒害其土地人民的全球電子垃圾後，應運而生。泰國特別成為這項產業的中心，過程中社運人士大力阻擋，政府則在公共安全與可觀的收益之間謀取平衡。 Last year, Thailand banned the import of foreign e-waste. Yet new factories are opening across the country, and tons of e-waste are being processed, environmental monitors and industry experts said. 去年泰國禁止外國電子垃圾進口，然而環境監控人員和產業專家說，新工廠仍然在國內各地開設，處理成噸的電子垃圾。 "E-waste has to go somewhere," said Jim Puckett, executive director of the Basel Action Network, which campaigns against trash dumping in poor countries, "and the Chinese are simply moving their entire operations to Southeast Asia." 「電子垃圾必須有去處。」以反對將垃圾傾倒至窮國為訴求的「巴塞爾行動網路」執行長吉姆．帕其特說，「中國就是把整個作業搬到東南亞。」 "The only way to make money is to get huge volume with cheap, illegal labor and pollute the hell out of the environment," he added. 他說：「賺錢的唯一方法，是用便宜、非法的勞力處理極為龐大的數量，而且大肆汙染環境。」 Each year, 50 million tons of e-waste are produced globally, according to the United Nations, as consumers grow accustomed to throwing away last year's model and acquiring the next new thing. The notion of recycling these gadgets sounds virtuous: an infinite loop of technological utility. 根據聯合國的統計，全球每年製造出5000萬噸電子垃圾，消費者習慣了丟掉前一年的機型，入手新款式。回收這些小電器的觀念聽起來道德高尚：科技便利的無限循環。 But it is dirty and dangerous work to extract the tiny quantities of precious metals — like gold, silver and copper — from castoff phones, computers and televisions. 但是，從廢棄的手機、電腦和電視中採集微量的金銀銅之類貴金屬，其實是骯髒且危險的工作。 For years, China took in much of the world's electronic refuse. Then in 2018, Beijing closed its borders to foreign e-waste. Thailand and other countries in Southeast Asia — with their lax enforcement of enviro
幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.94: 多益990分卻看不懂氣象警報?談英文考試與真實能力 Force 10 Gust and Monsoon
----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程 ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 🌧️ 一則氣象警報引發的網路論戰 最近北台灣暴雨不斷,大家的手機是不是都收到了細胞簡訊警報?但你有注意到那則警報的英文翻譯嗎?一位網友在Threads上發文表示:「我多益990分,但我看不懂這個緊急警報的英文版本!」短短幾句話,在網路上掀起了一場關於英文能力、翻譯品質,以及「考試高分等於英文好嗎?」的熱烈討論。 在這集幕後教師室中,John老師和阿鍵老師從這個有趣的案例出發,和大家聊聊英文檢定考試、專業術語,以及如何把每個爭議都變成學習的機會! 📱 爭議的起源:那則氣象警報寫了什麼? 這則引發討論的細胞簡訊中文寫著:「您所在地沿海及空旷處亦有十級、時速89公里以上的強陣風,請注意人車安全。」 而英文版本則是:"Be cautious of force-ten gusts caused by low pressure and the northeasterly monsoon." 發文者特別點出兩個字:gust 和 monsoon,認為這些字太過專業,不利於緊急時刻的快速理解,尤其對在台灣生活的數十萬印尼移工來說可能更難懂。 💭 多益990分代表什麼? John老師和阿鍵老師指出了一個關鍵觀念:不同的英文考試,測試的是不同領域的能力。 多益(TOEIC) 主要測試:商務英文能力辦公室場景應對商務信件往來銀行金融術語會議記錄理解 John老師分享了一個有趣的例子:「我之前有個建築系學生看CSI影集學英文,結果學到一堆法醫解剖和警察術語。後來他問我要不要考多益來測試英文程度?我說當然可以,但你要知道CSI跟多益考的東西完全不一樣!」 所以多益滿分,不代表你懂所有領域的英文! 🌪️ Gust 和 Monsoon 到底是什麼? 兩位老師詳細解釋了這兩個「讓990分都卡關」的單字: Gust(陣風)意思:短暫、急促出現的強風全名: A short gust of windForce 10 指的是蒲福風級(Beaufort Wind Scale)的第10級,從0級(無風)到12級(颶風級)Monsoon(季風)意思:季節性的風向改變特色:通常會帶來大量降雨在東南亞旅遊業常聽到 "monsoon season"(季風季/雨季) 阿鍵老師補充:「這些字其實不算生僻字,只是如果你沒有接觸過地理、氣象相關的英文,確實可能不熟悉。」 🌍 有趣的地區性差異 兩位老師也分享了許多有趣的國際對比: 颱風的不同說法:台灣:Typhoon北美:Hurricane澳洲:Willy-Willy陸地龍捲風:Tornado(當地人也叫Twister)John老師笑說:「你跟南非人講颱風,他們完全不care,因為南非根本沒有颱風!」 風級制度也不同:台灣:幾級風香港:八號風球國際:蒲福風級(Beaufort Scale)🎯 把爭議變成學習機會 面對這類網路論戰,John老師和阿鍵老師給出了超正向的建議: 不要被激怒,要把握學習機會! 阿鍵老師提醒:「Threads的演算法就是設計來找人跟你吵架的,所以真的不用太把這些話放心上。重點是看內容,學到東西。」 John老師說:「與其批評翻譯不好,不如想想:如果是我來翻,我會怎麼寫?怎麼讓更多人看懂?這就是積極的學習態度!」 實用建議: ✅ 遇到不懂的字,先從前後文猜測 ✅ 查字典了解精確意思 ✅ 思考:如果是我,我會怎麼表達? ✅ 把每個議題都當作擴充詞彙的機會 📚 選對考試,了解自己的需求 兩位老師也解析了各種英文檢定的特色:多益(TOEIC): 商務社會人士,辦公室英文全民英檢(GEPT): 一般生活英文,適合benchmarking雅思(IELTS): 留學申請,英國入籍托福(TOEFL): 留學申請(傳統美系)Duolingo English Test: 新興選擇,也被美國大學接受 John老師強調:「不管你考哪個考試、拿幾分,都很棒!重點是這些測驗要告訴你:還有更多可以學習的空間。」 💡 最重要的學習心態 就算是母語人士也不可能精通所有領域! 阿鍵老師說:「台灣有個說法叫『理工男』,講話別人聽不懂,因為不同領域的術語差異真的很大。」 John老師補充:「連native speakers在國高中都要選科目了,我自己就是因為物理太難,選了生物和地理!」 所以,不要因為看不懂某個專業術語就否定自己的英文能力。每個人都有自己擅長和不熟悉的領域。 🎧 節目金句 "Don't get worked up! Take it one day at a time and enjoy your learning experience." 「不要抓狂!一天一點進步,享受你的學習過程。」 "Every post on social media could be a learning opportunity for everybody, including yourself." 「社群媒體上的每則貼文,都可能成為包括你在內所有人的學習機會。」 想知道更多英文學習的眉角?快來收聽這集幕後教師室! 你也有看到有趣的英文翻譯或網路爭議嗎?歡迎使用資訊欄的留言連結跟我們分享,下集說不定就會討論你的話題!
精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.050: 素漢堡是設計給吃素的人吃的嗎？Plant-based diet for meat lovers or vegans?
Summary: This article covers how the new vegetarian meat companies are targeting meat lovers and not really vegans or vegetarians. This makes sense as that market is much larger. They have some famous investors and also all the big fast food companies are getting in on it. It is good for the environment and your health, go and try it! 原討論文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/766-veggie-food-suppliers-target-meat-lovers Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Surged: a strong forward movement, related to waves Has there been a surge in sales of toilet paper? Has Samsung surged ahead with phone sales? Artificial: made by humans, opposed to natural Is artificial meat surging in popularity? Is artificial intelligence a threat to humanity? Embrace: accept a new idea enthusiastically Did the public embrace the new iPhone? Has recycling been embraced globally?
英語咖啡館 Ep.293: 英語時光機 - 人生系列 - 第一次被欺騙或詐騙的狀況是如何的？When were you first scammed or cheated?
----------------------------------- 🎧 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 2024 年全球因詐騙損失了多少錢嗎？答案是 1.3 兆美元！更驚人的是 67% 的人以為自己能識破詐騙，但最終還是會上當。本週的《英語咖啡館 - 人生系列》John 老師和 Patrick 老師要來聊聊我們自身的上當經驗，以及如何在這個 AI 詐騙橫行的時代保護自己。 從小學時玩線上遊戲交易被騙，到現在被用 AI 模仿聲音打給家人要錢，詐騙手法不斷進化，我們在本集節目中分享了幾個實用的防詐技巧，也帶大家認識了一些與詐騙相關的英文字詞，以及許多你可能不知道的詐騙相關冷知識和英文俚語。 Do you know how much money was lost globally to scams in 2024? The answer is 1.3 trillion US dollars! Even more shocking is that 67% of people think they can detect scams, but end up falling for them anyway. This week on The Life Series, John and Patrick talk about their own experiences of being scammed and how to protect ourselves in this era of rampant AI fraud. From getting scammed in online game trades back in elementary school to today's AI voice cloning scams calling family members asking for money, fraud methods continue to evolve. In this episode, we share several practical anti-scam tips, introduce scam-related English vocabulary, and reveal many scam-related facts and English slang expressions you may not know about.
名人正念語錄 Inspirations 知名自我提升大師 Famous self-development gurus
----------------------------------- 🎧 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會員 → 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） -------------------------------------------- 1. Dale Carnegie (Author of "How to Win Friends and Influence People") Quote: "Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." 戴爾·卡內基（《人性的弱點》作者） 名言：「猶豫不決會滋生懷疑和恐懼。行動能建立自信和勇氣。如果你想克服恐懼，不要坐在家裡想東想西，出門去忙碌才是正道。」 Born in 1888 in Missouri, Dale Carnegie grew up in poverty on a farm. He began his career as a salesman but found his true calling in public speaking. In 1912, he rented a YMCA room to teach public speaking, developing what would become the Dale Carnegie Course. His breakthrough came in 1936 with "How to Win Friends and Influence People," which has sold over 30 million copies and been translated into 36 languages. What many don't know is that Carnegie changed his surname's spelling from "Carnagey" to match that of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, hoping to benefit from the association. His teaching method was revolutionary – instead of focusing on theory, he emphasized practical experience and learning from mistakes. He would have students speak about their failures and learn from them, creating a supportive environment for personal growth. The Dale Carnegie Training program has graduated over 8 million people worldwide. Despite his success in teaching confidence, Carnegie himself battled depression and self-doubt throughout his life, making his achievements even more remarkable. 戴爾·卡內基1888年生於密蘇里州一個貧困的農家。他最初當推銷員，後來發現自己在公眾演說方面的天賦。1912年，他租下基督教青年會的一間教室教授演說，這就是日後「戴爾·卡內基課程」的雛形。1936年出版的《人性的弱點》讓他一舉成名，該書至今銷量超過3000萬冊，翻譯成36種語言。鮮為人知的是，卡內基將姓氏拼法從「Carnagey」改成「Carnegie」，是為了讓人聯想到企業家安德魯·卡內基。他的教學方法很創新－不專注於理論，而是強調實務經驗和從錯誤中學習。他會讓學員分享自己的失敗經驗並從中學習，營造支持個人成長的環境。全球已有超過800萬人完成戴爾·卡內基訓練課程。儘管在教導他人建立自信方面很成功，卡內基一生都在與憂鬱症和自我懷疑抗爭，這使他的成就更顯難能可貴。 2. Stephen Covey (Author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People") Quote: "I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions." 史蒂芬·柯維（《與成功有約》作者） 名言：「我不是環境的產物，而是決定的產物。」 Stephen Covey was born in 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Before becoming a management guru, he served as a Mormon missionary in England. He earned his MBA from Harvard and a doctorate from Brigham Young University. Covey spent years researching success literature from the past 200 years before writing "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" (1989), which has sold over 25 million copies in 40 languages. The book took him over 20 years to develop. Covey created the concept of "paradigm shift" in personal development and introduced the idea of "abundance mentality" versus "scarcity mentality." He suffered from a severe head injury from a bicycle accident in 2012, which led to his passing, but his work continues to influence millions. He was named one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans in 1996. Covey practiced what he preached – he would wake up at 5 AM daily to exercise and plan his day, demonstrating the "first things first" principle from his book. 史蒂芬·柯維1932年生於猶他州鹽湖城。在成為管理大師之前，他曾在英國擔任摩門教傳教士。他獲得哈佛大學MBA學位和楊百翰大學博士學位。在寫作《高效能人士的七個習慣》（1989年）之前，他花了多年研究過去200年的成功文獻，該書至今銷量超過2500萬冊，被翻譯成40種語言。這本書花了他20多年才完成。柯維在個人發展領域創造了「典範轉移」的概念，並提出「豐盛心態」對比「匱乏心態」的理念。2012年他因自行車事故導致嚴重頭部受傷而離世，但他的理念持續影響著數百萬人。1996年，《時代》雜誌將他評為美國25位最具影響力人物之一。柯維身體力行他所提倡的理念－每天清晨5點起床運動並規劃一天，展現了他書中「要事第一」的原則。 3. Tony Robbins (Author and Motivational Speaker) Quote: "The path to success is to take massive, determined action." 東尼·羅賓斯（作家與勵志演說家） 名言：「通往成功的道路就是採取大規模的、堅定的行動。」 Born Anthony J. Mahavoric in 1960, Tony Robbins grew up in a financially struggling family. He left home at 17 and worked as a janitor to support himself. His career began when he started promoting seminars for Jim Rohn, who became his mentor. Robbins developed his own methodology by studying Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and various psychological approaches. His breakthrough came with "Unlimited Power" in 1986, but he's perhaps best known for his seminars, including the famous "firewalk" experience where participants walk across hot coals. What's less known is that Robbins has a condition called acromegaly, which caused his distinctive appearance and deep voice. He has coached notable figures including Bill Clinton, Serena Williams, and Hugh Jackman. Despite having no college degree, he's built a billion-dollar business empire. Robbins feeds millions through his partnership with Feeding America, having prov
國際時事跟讀 Ep. L084: 中國稀土管制新局面 China's Rare Earth Gambit
----------------------------------- 🎧 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. L084: China's Rare Earth Gambit Highlights 主題摘要China added five rare earth elements to export restrictions before Trump-Xi talks.Foreign firms using Chinese materials must obtain export licenses.Defense users face denials while chip applications undergo case reviews. China announced major rare earth export control expansions on October 9, adding five elements—holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, and ytterbium—to its restriction list. These materials are vital for manufacturing products from smartphone screens to jet engines and military radar systems. The timing appears strategic, coming weeks before Presidents Trump and Xi meet in South Korea. Beijing controls over 90% of global rare earth processing, giving it significant leverage in trade negotiations. The Ministry of Commerce also added dozens of refining technologies to the control list. 中國於10月9日宣布大幅擴大稀土出口管制，將鈥、鉺、銩、銪和鐿五種元素納入限制清單。這些材料對於製造智慧型手機螢幕、噴射引擎和軍用雷達系統等產品至關重要。時機選在川習南韓會面前數週，顯然具有戰略意圖。北京控制全球超過90%的稀土加工，在貿易談判中握有重要籌碼。中華人民共和國商務部同時將數十項精煉技術納入管制清單。 The new regulations extend Beijing's reach beyond its borders. Foreign companies producing rare earths or related magnets must obtain Chinese export licenses if their products contain Chinese equipment or materials, even when no Chinese firms are involved. This mirrors U.S. semiconductor export controls that restrict chipmaking equipment sales to China. Defense manufacturers will not receive licenses, while applications for advanced semiconductors—including 14-nanometer chips and memory chips with 256 layers or more—face rigorous scrutiny. The rules also cover artificial intelligence research with potential military applications, affecting major chipmakers in South Korea and Taiwan. 新規定將北京的管轄權延伸至境外。生產稀土或相關磁材的外國企業，若產品含有中國設備或材料就必須取得中國出口許可，即使交易中沒有中國公司參與也一樣。這種做法仿效美國的半導體出口管制，限制晶片製造設備銷往中國。國防製造商將無法獲得許可，而先進半導體申請——包括14奈米晶片及256層以上記憶體晶片——也面臨嚴格審查。規定並涵蓋具潛在軍事用途的人工智慧研究，影響了南韓和台灣的主要晶片製造商。 Analysts view the expanded controls as positioning for the upcoming summit. "This helps with increasing leverage for Beijing ahead of the anticipated Trump-Xi summit," said Tim Zhang of Edge Research. The White House expressed concern that the rules were "imposed in an apparent effort to exert control over the entire world's technology supply chains." The announcement followed U.S. lawmakers' calls for broader bans on chipmaking equipment exports to China, reflecting escalating technological competition. Industry observers note this could mark the beginning of parallel supply chain systems. 分析師認為擴大管制是為即將到來的峰會布局。新加坡市場調查機構「Edge Research」創辦人Tim Zhang指出:「這有助於北京在川習峰會前增加籌碼。」白宮表示關切，認為規定「顯然意圖控制全球科技供應鏈」。此宣布發生在美國議員呼籲擴大禁止晶片製造設備出口至中國之後，反映科技競爭升級。產業觀察家指出，這可能標誌著平行供應鏈系統的開端。 Market reactions were swift. Chinese rare earth companies surged, with China Northern Rare Earth Group gaining 10% and Shenghe Resources climbing 9.4%. U.S.-based producers also rallied, with Critical Metals jumping 25% and USA Rare Earth up 15%. Industry experts predict "structural bifurcation" as China localizes its value chain while the U.S. and allies accelerate efforts to build alternative networks. The restrictions take effect November 8, with foreign producer compliance requirements starting December 1, shortly before a 90-day trade truce expires. 市場反應迅速。中國稀土企業大漲，中國北方稀土集團上漲10%，盛和資源上漲9.4%。美國生產商股價也上揚，Critical Metals跳漲25%，USA Rare Earth上漲15%。產業專家預測將出現「結構性分化」，中國本地化自己的價值鏈，而美國和其盟友則加速建立替代網絡。限制將於11月8日生效，外國生產商合規要求將從12月1日開始，時間點就在90天貿易休戰期屆滿前不久。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Strategic [adjective, carefully planned]: The timing appears strategic, coming weeks before Presidents Trump and Xi meet.Rigorous [adjective, thorough and strict]: Applications for advanced semiconductors face rigorous scrutiny.Exert [verb, to apply force or influence]: The rules were imposed in an apparent effort to exert control over supply chains.Bifurcation [noun, division into two parts]: Industry experts predict structural bifurcation in supply chains.Compliance [noun, following rules]: Foreign producer compliance requirements starting December 1. Reference articles: 1. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-tightens-rare-earth-export-controls-2025-10-09/ 2. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgzl0nwvd7o
回顧星期天LBS - 南韓趣聞 All about South Korea
逐字稿如下： Topic: About S.Korea - Drive-thru clinics: Korea's new weapons in virus fight South Korea is trying new ploys to battle the novel coronavirus outbreak. 南韓正嘗試新方法來對抗新型冠狀病毒的爆發。 Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, set up a drive-thru testing facility on Wednesday, where symptom checks, sample collection and payment receipt are done in one-stop fashion in under 10 minutes. 京畿道高陽市週三搭建一個得來速檢測設施，即以一站式的方式、不到10分鐘，在該設施完成症狀檢查、採樣和開立付款收據。 Gyeonggi Province communications official Park Hyun-su said that the checkups at the drive-thru are about 20 minutes faster than the typical way done at hospitals or public health centers. Park said the service will soon be introduced in other regions of the province. Other cities outside Gyeonggi Province with drive-thru clinics are Daegu and Sejong. 京畿道政府聯絡官朴炫秀（譯音）說，在得來速門診進行的體檢，比在各醫院或衛生所做的典型檢查約快20分鐘。朴還說，這項服務很快就將被引進該道其他地區。京畿道以外設有得來速門診的其他城市為大邱與世宗。 Next Article Topic: Vintage fashion: senior models bridge S. Korea's age divide 陳年時尚：高齡模特兒縮小南韓世代鴻溝 Aged 70 she was working 20 hours a day in a hospital just to make ends meet. Now at 75, Choi Soon-hwa is an unlikely fashion star and model in South Korea. 70歲時，她每天在醫院工作20小時也僅能餬口。現在75歲，崔順花在南韓是打破眾人印象的時尚明星和模特兒。 "I think of having this job at this age as a miracle," Choi says. 「我覺得在這年紀能有這份工作，已經是奇蹟了」，崔順花說。 She is now the oldest professional model in the South, and has walked runway at Seoul Fashion Week. It is a far cry from her life even just a few years ago when she was a care worker. 她是目前南韓年紀最大的職業模特兒，在首爾時尚週走過秀。這與她僅僅數年前還是一名看護員的生活截然不同。 "The stress was excruciating," she confesses. 「那時候壓力大得令人喘不過氣」，她坦言。 When she worked at the hospital, she says she had to dye her hair as patients didn't want someone who "looked too old" to look after them. Now her pale locks have become an asset to a new generation of designers who value distinctiveness. 她說，她在醫院工作的那段時間，因為病患不希望被「看起來太老」的人照顧，她不得不染髮。現在，她的一頭銀髮反而成為重視獨特性的新世代設計師眼中的資產。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1355590; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1352896 Next Article Topic: More 'Korean bananas' to be harvested this year amid climate change Jeju Island was long considered the only warm-enough region in Korea for commercial banana farming, but climate change is now turning the mainland into a producer of the tropical fruit. 濟州島長久以來被認為是韓國唯一一個夠溫暖的地區，適合香蕉商業化種植。但氣候變遷現在正使韓國本土，變成這種熱帶水果的產地。 According to the agricultural technology center in North Chungcheong Province, the number of people investing in banana farming has surged in recent years. 根據忠清北道農業技術中心，投資香蕉種植的人數近年來已急遽增加。 About 99.7 percent of all bananas consumed here are imported, mainly from the Philippines, and most of the rest is produced on Jeju. But with more farmers exploring the field, this soon could change. 南韓吃掉的所有香蕉中，約99.7%為進口，主要來自菲律賓，其餘大多數產自濟州島。惟隨著更多農民探索這片領域，這種情形不久就可能有所改變。 Next Article Topic: South Korean football club fined $81,300 after filling stands with 'sex dolls' 南韓足球隊在看台上擺放充氣娃娃後被罰款8萬1300美元 South Korean football team FC Seoul has said it has been handed a 100 million KRW ($81,300) fine after being accused of placing sex dolls in its stands to add to the atmosphere during a closed match. 南韓足球隊FC首爾隊表示，該隊在被控於看台上擺放充氣娃娃，以便在一場閉門比賽時增添氣氛後，遭罰款1億韓圜（8萬1300美元）。 FC Seoul sparked controversy on Sunday during its home match against Gwangju in South Korea's top football championship, with the club being accused of using sex dolls to fill its stands. FC首爾隊週日在主場出戰光州隊的南韓頂級足球聯賽中引發爭議，被控在看台上擺放充氣娃娃。 Fans criticized the club online and said it had blown the chance to show off the K League to an international audience. 球迷在網路上痛批該隊，指稱該隊讓向各國觀賽者展現南韓足球聯盟的大好良機告吹。 "FC Seoul messed it up making the league look salacious," wrote one. "It's really ugly and dirty." 「FC首爾隊搞砸了，讓聯盟看起來很淫蕩，」一名球迷寫道。「真的又醜又髒。」 However others said the whole incident had been blown out of proportion. 但也有其他人覺得，整件事情未免小題大作。 "Those who don't even watch football normally are turning this into a thing," wrote another fan. 「通常是那些連足球都沒在看的人才會把這個當一回事，」一名球迷寫道。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1379287; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1379517 Next Article Topic: Real Korean Flavor For a YouTube Table During the years that she was addicted to online gaming, life for Emily Kim began when she got home from work at 6 p.m. 艾蜜莉．金沉迷網路遊戲那些年，她的生活從下午6點下班到家開始。 "I would shower quick, and eat something, no matter what, so I could start playing my game," said Ms. Kim, a.k.a the YouTube Korean-cooking star Maangchi. "And I wouldn't stop till 3 a.m." 「我會很快沖個澡，隨便吃點東西，然後就玩遊戲，一直玩到凌晨3點。」這位金女士，也就是YouTube上的韓國料理烹飪明星Maangchi，如是說。 In 2003, divorced and with her two grown children out of the house, Ms. Kim ventured into the online role-playing battle game City of Heroes and couldn't pull herself away. Maangchi, pronounced MAHNG-chee and meaning "hammer" in Korean, was the name of her online avatar, who specialized in destruction, wielding a huge scimitar and wearing a tiny miniskirt. 2003年，她離了婚，兩個孩子也長大離家，她投入線上角色扮演打鬥遊戲《城市英雄》，難以自拔。Maangchi是她的網名，發音似「忙起」，在
幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.93: 英語時光機Patrick老師得金鐘啦 - 專訪第60屆廣播金鐘獎得主 60th GBA Award Winner!
----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 金鐘加持！15Mins團隊再添榮耀 還記得去年我們的詩敏老師入圍廣播金鐘獎時,大家有多興奮嗎?今年,我們 English Cafe的主持團隊再次締造歷史——Patrick老師以《週報時光機》榮獲第60屆廣播金鐘獎「少年節目獎」! 在這集特別的幕後教師室單元中，John老師和阿鍵老師邀請到剛從頒獎典禮歸來的Patrick老師,分享這段從入圍到得獎的精彩旅程。從報名策略的調整、典禮前的造型準備,到站上舞台從唐國師手中接過獎座的那一刻，Patrick老師毫無保留地與我們分享這趟夢想成真的心路歷程。 ✨ 本集精彩亮點 🎯 得獎策略大公開 Patrick老師透露,今年改變報名策略是關鍵!在上屆得主「松松」的建議下,從競爭激烈的「生活風格節目獎」轉戰「少年節目獎」,沒想到不僅入圍,更一舉奪下獎項。這個決定性的轉變,成就了今天的榮耀。 👔 典禮幕後花絮 為了這個重要時刻,Patrick老師特別留長頭髮、精心打扮,甚至動用了婚紗拍攝認識的廠商提供西裝和妝髮。John老師開玩笑說:「Patrick平常就長這樣啦,只是頭髮留厚一點!」 🤝 廣播圈的溫暖交流 今年首次舉辦的「入圍派對」讓所有入圍者有機會提前交流。Patrick老師分享,現場完全沒有「比試鏈」的感覺,反而是廣播人與Podcaster互相支持、共同壯大聲音產業的溫馨氛圍。甚至有電台台長在典禮上直接訂閱了《週報時光機》! 📻 從廣播本科到金鐘得主 很多人不知道,Patrick老師其實是廣播系本科出身!雖然當初想走配音路線,在學校期間也沒當過主持人,但隨著Podcast興起,他重新運用所學,開創了自己的節目。這個獎項對他來說,不僅是對內容的肯定,更是對堅持初心的最佳回饋。 🎓 明年目標:雙金達成? Patrick老師透露,他特別為明年的金鐘獎開設了新系列「課本放大鏡」,專門給國中生聽的社會課知識內容。雖然他謙虛地說不敢奢求連莊,但John老師已經替他立下flag:「明年讓Patrick老師變雙金人!」 💬 主持人有感而發 John老師在節目中感性地說:「從2021年Podcast爆發年,到KKBOX獎項的起落,再到廣播金鐘為我們開設專屬類別,看到Patrick站在台上領獎,真的是long time coming!」克寧老師更是感動到哭,第一時間就在直播中見證這個歷史時刻。 這不只是Patrick個人的榮耀,更是整個台灣Podcast圈的里程碑。從默默耕耘到被主流媒體認可,從兼職興趣到金鐘肯定,每一位Podcaster的堅持與熱情,都在這個獎項中得到了最好的回應。 🎧 聽眾許願成真? 節目最後,阿鍵老師提到有聽眾許願想聽Patrick老師錄一整集英文節目。Patrick老師謙虛地說實力還不夠,但也感謝聽眾對他發音的肯定。想聽Patrick老師更多精彩內容嗎?快去訂閱《週報時光機》,也別忘了在15Mins留言,告訴我們你還想聽什麼幕後秘辛! 立即收聽這集「幕後教師室」,聽金鐘得主分享不為人知的幕後故事! 👉 還沒訂閱《週報時光機》的15Mins Family,要打屁股囉!趕快去支持我們的金鐘主持人團隊! 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
精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.049: 澳洲大火跟是人為還是地球暖化？Wildfires in Australia
Summary: In 2019, the bushfire in Australia devastated over 5 million hectares of land and killed hundreds of millions of wild animals. The disaster drove some animals almost to extinction. In Australia, bushfires would happen during the season, however, it is unprecedented the amount of bushfires that happened at the same time and over such vast geographic area. Main reason of the bushfire is the lack of moisture and the extreme temperature changes in the world 討論原文稿：https://www.15mins.today/blog/763-australia-s-bushfires-2019-like-nothing-seen-before Vocabulary and Sample Sentences Severe adj. – very great / intense The severe changes in climate is extending the bushfire season in Australia. Bushfires are severe in the drought seasons. Unprecedented adj. – never done or known before Bushfires in Taiwan are unprecedented. The election turnout was unprecedented. Prolong v. – extend the duration To prolong your battery life, do not overcharge them. Extreme climate change is prolonging the duration of our natural disasters.
英語咖啡館 Ep.292: 爵士學英語 - 撫慰人生中的天使時刻 The Angel moment in your life
----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 本週的《英語咖啡館 - 爵士學英語》年代金曲系列來到了90年代，也是 John 老師和詩詩老師的黃金年代啦。今天要帶大家重溫這首 Sarah McLachlan 的經典作品，讓人一聽就想落淚的《Angel》。這首曾讓無數人淚崩的歌曲不只是電影《City of Angels》的主題曲，更常在許多重要的追思場合響起，讓我們一起來看看歌曲背後隱藏著什麼樣的故事。 《Angel》這首看似簡單的歌曲，其實承載著創作者面臨的掙扎與社會壓力，也體現了音樂治癒心靈的強大力量。本集節目裡我們除了探討這首歌的創作背景外，也包含了歌詞分析和情感層面的討論，透過這集節目，我們希望大家能以更深的同理心去理解身邊的人，珍惜當下擁有的友誼與愛情。記得準備好面紙，一起感受這首90年代經典的溫暖與力量吧！ This week's English Cafe arrives at the 90s, which is also the golden era for John and Shimin. Today we're revisiting Sarah McLachlan's classic work, the tear-inducing "Angel." This song that has moved countless people to tears is not only the theme song for the film "City of Angels," but also frequently played at important memorial occasions. Let's explore the story hidden behind this song. "Angel," a seemingly simple song, actually carries the struggles and social pressures faced by its creator, and embodies the powerful healing force of music. In this episode, besides exploring the creative background of this song, we also include lyrical analysis and emotional discussions. Through this episode, we hope everyone can understand the people around them with deeper empathy and cherish the friendships and love we have in the present. Remember to prepare tissues and feel the warmth and power of this 90s classic together!
名人正念語錄 Inspirations 知名旅遊作家與節目主持人 Famous travel authors and TV show hosts
----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 1. Rick Steves (Travel Writer and TV Host) Quote: "Travel is rich with learning opportunities, and the ultimate souvenir is a broader perspective." Rick Steves began his travel career in 1976, teaching piano to fund his trips across Europe. He started his business by giving travel lectures in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, and self-published his first guide book "Europe Through the Back Door" in 1980. What sets Steves apart is his philosophy of "temporary local" travel – encouraging travelers to experience destinations like locals rather than tourists. His PBS show "Rick Steves' Europe" has aired since 2000, but he actually started in public television by doing travel segments for his local PBS station while washing dishes in their cafeteria. Despite his success, he still leads tours several weeks each year to stay connected with travelers and maintain his expertise. He advocates for what he calls "thoughtful travel" – using travel as a tool for breaking down cultural barriers and promoting global understanding. Interestingly, Steves maintains a policy of featuring only places that regular travelers can realistically visit, refusing to showcase exclusive resorts or luxury experiences that are out of reach for average tourists. 1. 瑞克·史蒂夫斯（旅遊作家與電視節目主持人） 名言：「旅行充滿學習機會，最珍貴的紀念品就是更寬廣的視野。」 瑞克·史蒂夫斯1976年開始旅遊生涯，靠教鋼琴資助自己環遊歐洲。他在家鄉華盛頓州艾德蒙茲開始事業，舉辦旅遊講座，1980年自費出版第一本旅遊指南《歐洲後門之旅》。史蒂夫斯與眾不同之處在於他提倡「暫時成為當地人」的旅行哲學－鼓勵旅客像當地人而不是遊客般體驗目的地。他的PBS節目《瑞克·史蒂夫斯的歐洲》自2000年開播，但其實他是從在當地PBS電視台餐廳洗盤子時開始製作旅遊節目單元的。儘管事業有成，他每年仍親自帶團數週，以保持與旅客的連結和專業知識。他提倡「深思熟慮的旅行」－運用旅行作為打破文化隔閡和促進全球理解的工具。有趣的是，史蒂夫斯堅持只介紹一般旅客實際可以造訪的地方，拒絕展示一般人負擔不起的奢華度假村或豪華體驗。 2. Anthony Bourdain (Chef, Author, and Travel Documentarian) Quote: "If you're twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel – as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them – wherever you go." Anthony Bourdain began his journey not as a travel writer but as a chef in New York City. His breakthrough came with his 2000 book "Kitchen Confidential," which led to his first TV show "A Cook's Tour." Bourdain was known for his unique approach to travel journalism, focusing on how food connects to larger cultural and political issues. He spoke French fluently and studied at Vassar College before dropping out to pursue cooking. During his career, he visited over 100 countries, often highlighting lesser-known destinations and local cuisine. What many don't know is that he wrote several crime novels before his food writing career took off. Bourdain insisted on paying for meals at restaurants featured in his shows to maintain journalistic integrity. He was also known for learning basic phrases in the local language of wherever he visited, believing it showed respect for the culture. His show "Parts Unknown" won multiple Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award for expanding viewers' cultural knowledge through food and travel. 2. 安東尼·波登（廚師、作家與旅遊紀錄片製作人） 名言：「如果你22歲，身體健康，渴望學習和進步，我強烈建議你去旅行－越遠越好，範圍越廣越好。必要時可以睡地板。去了解別人如何生活、吃什麼、怎麼煮飯。無論去哪裡都要向他們學習。」 安東尼·波登最初不是旅遊作家，而是紐約市的一名廚師。2000年出版的《廚房機密》讓他一舉成名，進而開始主持首個電視節目《廚師巡迴之旅》。波登以獨特的旅遊報導方式聞名，專注於食物如何連結更廣泛的文化和政治議題。他精通法語，曾就讀瓦薩學院但中途輟學去學廚藝。在他的職業生涯中，他造訪過100多個國家，經常報導鮮為人知的目的地和當地美食。許多人不知道他在投入美食寫作之前曾寫過幾本犯罪小說。波登堅持自掏腰包支付節目中餐廳的餐費，以維持新聞誠信。他也以在每個造訪地點學習基本當地用語聞名，認為這表示對文化的尊重。他的節目《未知之旅》獲得多項艾美獎和皮博迪獎，因為透過美食和旅行擴展了觀眾的文化知識。 3. Bill Bryson (Travel Author) Quote: "To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted." Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, but spent much of his adult life in Britain, giving him a unique perspective on both American and British culture. His travel writing career began almost accidentally during a backpacking trip across Europe in the 1970s. He started keeping detailed notes about his experiences, which later became his first travel book "The Lost Continent." Bryson is known for combining historical research, scientific facts, and humor in his travel writing. He has served as the chancellor of Durham University and was made an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to literature. What makes Bryson unique is his ability to
國際時事跟讀 Ep. L080: 諾貝爾和平獎得主「鐵娘子」Venezuela's Opposition Leader Wins Peace Prize in Hiding
----------------------------------- 🎧 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. L080: Venezuela's Opposition Leader Wins Peace Prize in Hiding Highlights 主題摘要Maria Corina Machado, forced into hiding by death threats, won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her democratic advocacy in Venezuela.Barred from the 2024 election, she united Venezuela's divided opposition behind replacement candidate Edmundo González.The Nobel Committee praised her courage in remaining in Venezuela, saying she has inspired millions. On October 10, 2025, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Peace Prize to Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader who has spent the past year living in hiding. Known as the "Iron Lady" in her homeland, Machado was recognized for her persistent efforts to promote democratic rights and achieve a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy. The 58-year-old industrial engineer turned politician reacted with shock upon learning of her win, speaking by telephone to Edmundo González Urrutia, her replacement candidate in last year's disputed presidential election. 2025年10月10日，挪威諾貝爾委員會將和平獎頒給了瑪麗亞・柯瑞納・馬查多，這位委內瑞拉反對派領袖過去一年都生活在藏匿之中。馬查多在她的祖國被譽為「鐵娘子」，她因持續努力推動民主權利並實現從獨裁到民主的和平轉型而獲得表彰。這位58歲工業工程師出身的政治人物在得知獲獎後震驚不已，她透過電話與埃德蒙多・龔薩雷茲・烏魯蒂亞通話——他是在去年極具爭議的總統大選中替代她的候選人。 Machado's political career began in 2002 when she cofounded Sumate, a civil organization challenging Hugo Chávez's authoritarian policies. Her activism led to treason accusations and death threats that forced her children abroad. In 2023, she won the opposition's presidential primary, positioning herself to challenge Nicolas Maduro in 2024. However, Venezuela's Supreme Justice Tribunal upheld a ban preventing her from holding office, citing allegations of supporting US sanctions. Despite this setback, Machado rallied the fragmented opposition behind González, who won according to polling station tallies, though Maduro's government declared itself victorious. 馬查多的政治生涯始於2002年，當時她共同創立了Sumate這個挑戰烏戈・查維茲威權政策的公民組織。她的行動導致叛國指控和死亡威脅，迫使她將孩子送往國外。2023年，她贏得了反對派的總統初選，為2024年挑戰尼古拉斯・馬杜洛做好準備。然而，委內瑞拉最高法院維持了禁止她擔任公職的禁令，理由是她涉嫌支持美國制裁。儘管遭遇這個挫折，馬查多仍團結了四分五裂的反對派支持龔薩雷茲，他根據投票站統計獲勝，儘管馬杜洛政府宣布自己勝出。 Following the disputed July 2024 election, Machado went into hiding within Venezuela, fearing for her life. In August, she briefly emerged to join street protests in Caracas, dressed in white, telling supporters they had never been stronger. When she reappeared in January 2025 before Maduro's inauguration, she was briefly arrested while waving a Venezuelan flag. Maduro's government accused her of conspiracy and dismissed the incident as a media distraction orchestrated by "fascists." She has since returned to hiding, maintaining contact with supporters through social media platforms. 在2024年7月充滿爭議的選舉後，馬查多進入委內瑞拉境內的藏匿狀態，擔心自己的生命安全。8月時，她短暫現身加入加拉加斯的街頭抗議，穿著白衣，告訴支持者他們從未如此強大。當她在2025年1月馬杜洛就職典禮前再次現身時，她在揮舞委內瑞拉國旗時被短暫逮捕。馬杜洛政府指控她陰謀叛亂，並將這起事件視為「法西斯分子」用來轉移注意力的媒體操作。此後她重返藏匿狀態，透過社交媒體平台與支持者保持聯繫。 The Nobel Committee emphasized that Machado meets all criteria in Alfred Nobel's will, praising her work uniting opposition, resisting militarization, and supporting peaceful transition. Nobel chairman Jørgen Watne Frydnes highlighted her civilian courage as "one of the most extraordinary examples in Latin America in recent times." In a phone call with US President Donald Trump, Machado expressed gratitude for his efforts promoting peace globally. While Trump had publicly sought the prize, his spokesperson criticized the Nobel Committee for "placing politics over peace," though Trump has not personally commented. 諾貝爾委員會強調馬查多符合阿佛烈・諾貝爾遺囑中的所有標準，讚揚她在團結反對派、抵抗軍事化以及支持和平轉型方面的工作。諾貝爾主席約根・瓦特尼・弗里德尼斯強調她的公民勇氣是「近期拉丁美洲最非凡的典範之一」。在與美國總統唐納・川普的電話中，馬查多對他在全球推動和平的努力表達感謝。儘管川普曾公開尋求該獎項，他的發言人批評諾貝爾委員會「將政治置於和平之上」，不過川普本人尚未就此發表評論。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Persistent [adjective, continuing firmly despite difficulty]: Machado was recognized for her persistent efforts to promote democratic rights.Authoritarian [adjective, enforcing strict obedience to authority]: Her activism challenged Hugo Chávez's authoritarian policies.Fragmented [adjective, broken into separate parts]: Machado rallied the fragmented opposition behind González.Orchestrated [verb (past), arranged carefully, often secretly]: The incident was dismissed as a media distraction orchestrated by "fascists."Civilian [noun/adjective, relating to ordinary citizens]: Her civilian courage was
回顧星期天LBS - 比利時趣聞 All about Belgium
Topic: Belgian city finds its former mayor's heart in a fountain For years it was just an urban myth. Then the diggers moved in and found it was true - that the heart of a former mayor of the eastern Belgian city of Verviers really was buried under a fountain. 多年以來，這不過是個都市神話。然後，挖土機進駐，發現是真的—比利時東部韋爾維耶市前市長的心臟，真的埋在一座噴泉下。 A small metal box, containing Pierre David's heart in an ethanol-filled jar, was uncovered during renovation work on the city's ornate stone fountain last month. 上月在該市裝飾華麗的石頭噴泉翻修工程中，發現了一個小金屬盒，內含一只充滿乙醇、放有皮埃爾．大衛心臟的廣口瓶。 The relic is mentioned in civic documents, but until it was found "no one really believed it," Verviers city councillor Maxime Degey told Reuters. 韋爾維耶市議員馬克西姆．德杰告訴路透，民間文件曾提及此遺物，但直到它被發現前，「沒人真的相信」。 David, the city's first mayor after Belgium became an independent country, was still in office when he died in 1839 after falling from a building. 大衛是比利時成為獨立國家後的該市首任市長，1839年在位時墜樓身亡。 Authorities built a fountain in his honour and, with his family's permission, placed his heart under a stone in the monument in 1883. 為了向他致意，當局建了個噴泉，並在其家屬允許下，1883年把他的心臟放在這座紀念建物一塊石頭下。 The box is on display at the Verviers Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics. It will be returned to the Fontaine David in the city's Place Verte once the renovation is complete. 這個盒子正在「韋爾維耶繪畫與陶瓷博物館」展出。一旦位於該市「綠色廣場」的「大衛噴泉」整修完畢，它將回歸原處。 Next Article Topic: Fifty meters up and two apart - Belgium's dinner-in-the-sky relaunches 在50公尺上空相距2米：比利時高空晚餐重新開張 Belgians looking for a different culinary experience will once again be able to eat 50 metres above the ground as the dining-in-the-sky experience returns from COVID-19 lockdown with a new, socially distanced feel. 尋求不同餐飲經驗的比利時人，將再次能夠於地面50公尺上方吃東西，因為高空用餐經驗從2019冠狀病毒疾病行動限制令後，正以著一種新的社交距離感重返。 Belgium-based Dinner in the Sky, which has been set up in some 60 countries since its 2006 launch, involves diners strapped into seats at a table suspended from a crane while well-known chefs cook and serve from the centre. 2006年開張以來在將近60國設立的比利時「空中餐廳」，把用餐者和一架起重機吊著的餐桌座位繫在一起，而知名主廚們在中間烹調服務。 Their original platform sat 22 people together along the perimeter, but in the COVID-19 era, up to 32 diners will now reserve four-person private tables spaced apart. The chefs and servers also have a little more space to roam. 他們原本的平台是22人圍著坐，但在2019冠狀病毒疾病時代，多達32名用餐者現在將預約彼此間隔的4人桌。主廚和侍者也有多些空間遊走。 Dinner in the Sky offers three sittings - for lunch and two for dinner over the coming two weeks. The price is 295 euros per head or 150 euros for weekend afternoon cocktails. 「空中餐廳」提供3個入席時段—未來2週有午餐以及晚餐2個時段。價位是平均每人295歐元，或週末下午雞尾酒150歐元。 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1402192; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1400700 Next Article Topic: Brussels start-up pushes crickets as protein alternative A Brussels start-up is hoping to stir a culinary revolution in Belgium by pushing crunchy crickets as a protein alternative to meat. 布魯塞爾一家新創公司，藉著推出脆口的蟋蟀當做肉類以外的蛋白質另類選擇，希望在比利時掀起一波料理革命。 Eco-friendly 'Little Food' said its crickets, which can be eaten dried, in different flavors such as garlic or tomato, or turned into flour, were also friendlier on the environment. 對生態友好的「小食」說，蟋蟀可以用各種不同口味乾吃，例如蒜頭或番茄，或是化為粉狀，相較於一些畜牧業，都是對環境更友善。 "For the same amount of protein as a cow for instance, they (crickets) need 25 times less food, they need 300 times less water, and they produce 60 times less greenhouse gases," Little Food cricket breeder Nikolaas Viaene said. 「小食」蟋蟀飼養員尼可拉斯．維安納說：「拿牛當例子，要取得等量的蛋白質，蟋蟀所需食物少了25倍，用水少了300倍，而牠們製造的溫室氣體少了60倍。」 While eating insects is common practice in a number of countries, such as China, Ghana, Mexico and Thailand, Brussels residents seemed unsure about putting crickets on the menu. 當吃蟲在一些國家司空見慣，例如中國、迦納、墨西哥和泰國，布魯塞爾居民對於把蟋蟀放進菜單，則顯得躊躇猶豫。 Strolling in downtown Brussels, Efthimia Lelecas declined the offer of a cricket snack: "No, I'm not eating that," she said. "No, no, that looks awful, no, no...no." 漫步在布魯塞爾市中心，埃弗奇米亞．樂勒卡斯拒絕一份送上門的蟋蟀零食，她說：「不，我不要吃那個。」「不、不，那看來好可怕，不、不……不。」 Source article: http://iservice.ltn.com.tw/Service/english/english.php?engno=1115149&day=2017-07-01 Next Article Topic: Bike-promoting Belgian minister finds own cycle stolen 推廣騎自行車的比利時部長發現自己的單車被偷了 A Belgian minister arrived by bike to a news conference to promote cycling on Tuesday, only to find it had been stolen when he left half an hour later. 週二，比利時一位部長為了推廣騎自行車，騎單車至新聞發佈會現場，半小時後離開，卻發現自己的單車被偷了。 Ben Weyts, minister of mobility for the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders, unveiled a plan to invest 300 million euros ($320 million) in cycle lanes until 2019, as part of a wider program to promote alternative modes of transport. 班．維茨，荷語法蘭德斯區的交通部長，推出一項斥資3億歐元（3億2000萬美元）在2019年前興建自行車專用道的計畫，作為範圍更廣泛的推廣替代性交通模式的一部分。 "We left the bike in racks at the station and locked it," a spokesman for the minister said. "When we got back half an hour later, it was gone." 「我們把單車停在停車架上，還上了鎖，」該位部長的發言人說。「當我們半小時後回來，車就沒了。」 While Belgium is a country obsessed with cycling as a sport, cars are the main method of commuting to work, leading to some of the worst r
幕後教師室Teacher's Lounge Ep.92: Teacher's Lounge 雙喜臨門特輯 - 金鐘獎喜訊與 AI 垃圾新現象
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