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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 出去旅遊時，你會擔心沒去到知名景點就虧了嗎？或是你喜歡隨興漫步、走到哪算到哪呢？本週的《英語咖啡館》John老師和Angel老師要來聊聊2025年最夯的旅遊趨勢新單字！你聽過JOMO、OOO、Set Jetting和Awayborhoods嗎，不妨跟我們一起從這些旅遊新趨勢，來重新思考旅行的意義喔。 When you travel, do you worry about missing out if you don't visit famous attractions? Or do you prefer wandering freely and seeing where you end up? This week on English Cafe, John and Angel discuss the hottest travel trend buzzwords of 2025! Have you heard of JOMO, OOO, Set Jetting, and Awayborhoods? Join us as we explore these new travel trends and rethink the meaning of travel.

----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L076: Pakistan's Tekken Legend Highlights 主題摘要Pakistani Tekken players dominate globally despite economic hardships and infrastructure limitations.Arslan Siddique won six EVO championships, becoming Pakistan's gaming superstar.Visa barriers limit Pakistani gamers' international tournament participation opportunities. In the bustling streets of Lahore, Pakistan, an unlikely gaming revolution has emerged from grimy arcade halls powered by sputtering generators. Three of the world's top ten Tekken players hail from Pakistan, a nation better known for political turmoil than esports excellence. This remarkable achievement becomes even more extraordinary considering that a PlayStation costs more than most Pakistani workers earn monthly, and reliable electricity remains a luxury rather than a guaranteed necessity. The contrast between Pakistan's economic constraints and its gaming prowess highlights the determination of its young players. 在巴基斯坦拉合爾的繁忙街道上，一場意想不到的遊戲革命從骯髒的街機廳中興起，這些街機廳靠著噗噗作響的發電機供電。世界排名前十的鐵拳選手中有三位來自巴基斯坦，這個國家以政治動盪而非卓越的電競聞名。考慮到PlayStation的價格超過大多數巴基斯坦工人的月薪，而穩定的電力供應仍是奢侈品而非必需品，這項非凡成就變得更加不可思議。巴基斯坦的經濟限制與遊戲實力之間的對比，突顯了年輕選手的決心。 Arslan Siddique aka "Ash" epitomizes this extraordinary journey from local arcade hero to international champion. The quietly assured 30-year-old practices eight hours daily in a modest Lahore studio decorated with gleaming trophies and anime figurines. Starting at age seven in neighborhood arcades, Ash has claimed six consecutive EVO fighting game championships, earning $12,000 in his latest Las Vegas victory. His remarkable success story reflects Pakistan's unique arcade culture, where expensive home consoles drove passionate gamers toward affordable public gaming venues. The legendary Maniax arcade, with its disheveled chairs and rainwater seepage, continues nurturing new talent despite harsh conditions. 阿斯蘭・席迪克（Ash）完美體現了從當地街機廳的英雄到國際冠軍的非凡歷程。這位沉穩自信的30歲選手每天在拉合爾一間樸實的工作室練習八小時，工作室裡裝飾著閃亮的獎盃和動漫人偶。他從七歲開始在社區的街機廳玩遊戲，Ash已連續贏得六屆EVO（進化冠軍系列賽）格鬥遊戲大賽的冠軍，在最近的拉斯維加斯勝利中獲得12,000美元獎金。他非凡的成功故事反映了巴基斯坦獨特的街機文化，昂貴的家用主機讓熱情的玩家轉向負擔得起的公共遊戲場所。傳奇的Maniax街機廳儘管條件惡劣，椅子破舊、雨水滲漏，仍持續培養新人才。 However, Pakistan's gaming prodigies face substantial obstacles beyond the virtual battlefield. Stringent visa restrictions severely limit international travel opportunities, as Pakistan holds one of the world's weakest passports. After spectacularly defeating South Korea's national team in Seoul, Ash publicly criticized the bureaucratic barriers preventing Pakistani players from showcasing their exceptional talents globally. "No matter how talented we are, if you cannot go outside and show our talent, it's not worth it," he explained during media interviews. The lack of government infrastructure support compounds these challenges, though officials are now developing Pakistan's first esports policy. 然而，巴基斯坦的遊戲天才在虛擬戰場之外面臨重大障礙。嚴格的簽證限制嚴重阻礙了國際旅行的機會，因為巴基斯坦擁有世界上最弱的護照之一。在首爾壯觀地擊敗南韓國家隊後，Ash公開批評阻止巴基斯坦選手在全球展示卓越才華的官僚障礙。他在媒體採訪中解釋：「無論我們多有才華，如果無法出國展示才能，那就沒有意義。」政府基礎設施支援不足加劇了這些挑戰，不過官員現在正在制定巴基斯坦首項電競政策。 Despite these persistent challenges, Pakistan's Tekken community continues inspiring a new generation of determined gamers. The government promises dedicated gaming arenas and infrastructure support through upcoming policy initiatives. Female player Laiba Adnan represents growing diversity within the traditionally male-dominated scene, though women still face cultural barriers accessing public arcades. Meanwhile, even Tekken's director admits being puzzled by Pakistan's sudden dominance, confessing he has "no idea" how the game became so popular there. As Ash confidently declares while surrounded by his impressive championship trophies, "The future is bright" for Pakistan's gaming revolution. 儘管面臨這些持續挑戰，巴基斯坦鐵拳社群持續激勵新一代堅定的玩家。政府透過即將推出的政策計劃，承諾提供專門的遊戲競技場和基礎設施支援。女性選手萊巴・阿德南代表傳統男性主導場景中日益增長的多元化，儘管女性在進入公共街機廳時仍面臨文化阻礙。與此同時，連鐵拳遊戲總監都承認對巴基斯坦突然稱霸感到困惑，坦承他「不知道」遊戲如何在那裡變得如此受歡迎。正如Ash在令人印象深刻的冠軍獎盃環繞下自信宣言，巴基斯坦遊戲革命的「未來是光明的」。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Epitomizes [verb, represents perfectly]: Arslan Siddique epitomizes this extraordinary journey from local arcade hero to international champion.Prodigies [noun, exceptionally talented people]: However, Pakistan's gaming prodigies face substantial obstacles beyond the virtual battlefield.Obstacles [noun, barri

逐字稿如下： Topic: Australia's bushfires: 2019 like nothing seen before As the bushfires in Australia this year extend across five million hectares, an area larger than many countries, stories of destruction have become depressingly familiar. 大火不斷延燒，澳洲本季野火所焚毀的面積超過了五百萬公頃，比許多國家的面積都還要大，災情不斷傳出，在在都是慘重的破壞，令人灰心。 So far 24 people and 460 million animals have been killed. In New South Wales (NSW), the worst-affected state, up to 1,365 homes have been destroyed. It is too early for a thorough examination of the impact on wildlife, including the many threatened species in the fires' path. 目前已知大火造成了二十四人死亡、四點六億隻動物喪命。新南威爾斯省的災情最為嚴重，已有多達一千三百六十五座房屋被毀。現在仍無法全面調查野生生物所受的影響，包括火舌所席捲的區域中許多瀕危的物種。 Does this qualify as unprecedented? Plenty of experts say yes, but not all politicians and newspaper columnists are convinced. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison acknowledged the fires were severe, but also adopted a familiar line: Australia has always had bushfires. That's true. But a key question is whether it has always had bushfires like this. 這樣的大火算是前所未見的嗎？許多專家都說是的，但並非所有的政客和報紙專欄作家都這麼認為。澳洲總理史考特‧莫里森承認大火很嚴重，但也採用了一套常見的說詞：澳洲一直都有森林火災。確實如此。但一個關鍵問題是，澳洲是否一直都有像這樣的森林大火。 David Bowman, director of The Fire Centre at the University of Tasmania, says the most striking thing about this fire season is the continent-scale nature of the threat. "The geographic range, and the fact it is occurring all at once, is what makes it unprecedented," Bowman says. "There has never been a situation where there has been a fire from southern Queensland, right through NSW, into Gippsland, in the Adelaide Hills, near Perth and on the east coast of Tasmania." 塔斯馬尼亞大學消防研究中心主任大衛‧鮑曼表示，這次火災季節最突出的是，災情的威脅橫跨整個大陸。鮑曼說：「由於它所影響的地理範圍，且是同時發生，因此這火災是空前的」。「從未發生過像這樣的情況，大火從昆士蘭省南部燒到新南威爾斯省，吉普斯蘭、阿德雷德山、珀斯附近都燒起來，還有塔斯馬尼亞島東岸。」 He says one of the less explored issues, though it has begun to receive some attention in recent days, is the economic impact of having prolonged fires that affect so many Australians. "You can't properly run an economy when you get a third to a half of the population affected by smoke, and the media completely focused on fires," he says. 他說，有個問題雖近來已有人開始關注，但研究較少，那就是長時間的大火對許多澳洲人造成了經濟上的影響。他說：「當有三分之一到一半的人口受到煙塵影響，而媒體完全聚焦於火災時，就無法正常經營經濟」。 There are also fears critically endangered Wollemi pines have burned in the fires tearing through the Blue Mountains. They were thought extinct until discovered by bushwalkers in 1994. Their whereabouts had been kept secret from the public to keep them safe. 也有人擔心，瀕臨滅絕的瓦勒邁杉已在肆虐藍山的大火中被燒毀。一九九四年登山客在藍山發現了瓦勒邁杉，在此之前該樹種被認為已經滅絕。為保護瓦勒邁杉，其發現地點一直秘而不宣。 Authorities say the smoke that has smothered Sydney, Canberra and other centers and towns in recent weeks has produced pollution up to 11 times greater than the hazardous level for human health. In Sydney, the air pollution has been hazardous for at least 30 days. 澳洲政府表示，最近幾週以來，煙塵壟罩了雪梨、坎培拉與其他城鎮，所造成污染之巨，是足以造成人類健康危害程度的十一倍。在雪梨，空氣污染達有害程度的情況，已有至少三十天。 The explanation should be familiar by now: greenhouse gas emissions do not cause bushfires, but they play a demonstrated role in increasing average and particularly extreme temperatures and contribute to the extraordinarily dry conditions afflicting eastern Australia. Scientists cite the near absolute lack of moisture in the landscape as a key reason the fires have been so severe. Multiple studies, here and overseas, have found the climate crisis is lengthening the fire season. 以下的解釋如今應不陌生了：溫室氣體的排放不會引起森林大火，但它對於提高平均溫度，尤其是提高極端溫度，有舉足輕重的作用，助長了澳洲東部極端乾燥的成災條件。科學家指出，地景中幾乎完全沒有水分，是火災如此嚴重的關鍵原因。澳洲國內外所進行的多項研究已發現，氣候危機正在拉長火災季節。 Source article: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/01/07/2003728808 Next Article Topic: 7.5 billion-year-old meteorite contains oldest material ever found on Earth Scientists analyzing a meteorite that fell down onto an Australian village in 1969 have discovered that the rock contained many particles of stardust that existed before our solar system was formed, dating them to around 7.5 billion years ago, making them the oldest material ever found on the Earth. The study findings have been published in the American scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 科學家對一九六九年墜落在澳洲的一顆隕石進行分析，發現其中含有許多在太陽系形成前就已存在的星塵，最久遠者更可追溯到約七十五億年前，是迄今在地球上能找到的最古老物質。研究結果刊登於美國國家科學院院刊。 The meteorite that was analyzed fell to the Earth in the area around the village of Murchison in Victoria, Australia on Sept. 28, 1969. A team of scientists from the US and Switzerland placed ground particles of the meteorite in acid to remove all the material, leaving only the stardust. They then measured the length of time that this stardust would have been exposed to cosmic rays, in order to determine its age. 這顆被分析的隕石是在一九六九年九月二十八日墜落於澳洲維多利亞省默奇森附近。來自美國及瑞士的研究團隊將隕石磨碎後溶於酸中，只留下其中的星塵，並測量這些星塵暴露於宇宙射線下的時間，以確定其年齡。 According to Philipp Heck, the primary author of the study, they determined that 90 percent of the stardust in the meteorite was dated to between 4.6 billion and 5.5 billion years ago, with the remaining 10 percent being over 5.5 billion years old, of which the ol

----------------------------------- 🎧 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，15Mins 通勤學英語即將迎來第二個週年！這集 Teacher's Lounge，John 老師和阿鍵老師不只要宣布週年慶優惠，更要回顧這兩年來的成長與進化，從內容規劃到學習資源的全面升級，以及為什麼現在訂閱是最划算的時機。 學習 Buffet 的正確心態 John 老師用了一個很生動的比喻來描述 15Mins 的內容策略：「就好像 buffet 一樣，帶你去一個很 high quality 的 buffet，雖然龍蝦吃到飽，雖然 rib eye steak 吃到飽，可是你喜歡吃 rib eye 你就繼續吃 rib eye，你喜歡吃龍蝦你就繼續吃龍蝦，沒有一定每個東西都要吃到撐。」 這個觀念很重要。許多 VIP 會員反映「太多了跟不上，太多了聽不完」，但 John 老師強調：「我們文章多是給大家選擇，而不是每天逼你餵食。」內容豐富是為了讓不同需求 和興趣的學習者都能找到適合自己的素材。 阿鍵老師也幽默地補充：「聽 John 老師剛剛這樣講，聽起來好像就是我們現在都不年輕了，所以吃不下的感覺。大概 20 年前我們應該是可以多吃幾盤海霸王，但現在就是大家年紀不小了之後，可能胃口有限，就會挑比較自己喜歡的。」 從海霸王到饗 A Joy 的品質升級 兩位老師用餐廳等級來比喻 15Mins 的進化過程：「我們可能之前是海霸王，也一陣子我們進入饗食天堂這種 level 了，然後我們現在進入饗饗，很快我們就會進入饗 A Joy 的 level。」 這不只是比喻，而是真實反映了內容品質和多元性的持續提升。從最初的隨性選題，到現在涵蓋總體經濟、地緣政治、永續環保等多元主題；從基本的新聞閱讀，到加入學習筆記、多元口音訓練等豐富資源。 週年慶優惠：最後機會 週年慶優惠持續到 10 月 31 日，這是最後倒數的時刻。特別是 C 方案（學習大補帖）的年訂月方案，享有 65 折優惠，「AB 加起來再打個六五折，就是 35% off。」 John 老師強調：「六五折，現在在新光三越或週年慶幾乎都看不到了。」而且重要的是，「只要定下去的那一刻，你的價格就永久都保留在那一個訂閱的價格。」任何未來的漲價都不會影響現有訂戶。 訂閱方案的選擇建議 15Mins 提供三種訂閱方案： A 方案：國際時事新聞 主推聽力訓練，適合想透過時事新聞提升英語聽力的學習者。目前累積超過 400-500 集新聞內容，「已經足夠你作為你的練習教材、聽力的教材。」 B 方案：英語咖啡館 適合喜歡 podcast 形式，想學習口語化表達方式的聽眾。每集 40 分鐘的深度對話，涵蓋生活、文化、職場等多元主題。 C 方案：學習大補帖 包含 A+B 所有內容，折扣最多。阿鍵老師建議：「如果還沒有訂閱過的朋友，我當然會直接推薦 C 方案，因為 C 方案不只是折扣最多，而且前面有的它通通都有。」 家庭共享的學習價值 訂閱制的另一個優勢是可以當作 family plan。John 老師舉例：「爸爸喜歡聽新聞，小孩子喜歡聽 English Café，都歡迎，反正全家都可以聽。」 最驚人的案例是香港的小吉家庭，他還沒上小一的孩子就在聽英語咖啡館，「40 分鐘全音的內容，每天早上爸爸送他去幼兒園的時候他要聽的。」這證明了優質內容的普遍吸引力，「不要說這個東西太難了，小朋友聽不懂，不好意思，他可能聽得比你懂。」 兩年來的重要進化 回顧這兩年的變化，有幾個重要的發展值得關注： 主題多元化 從原本的 finance、science、趣味新聞，擴展到總體經濟、地緣政治、永續環保等多元領域，還包括會員許願的內容。 學習筆記升級 原本每集選 6-8 個詞彙，現在根據主題可能達到 20-30 個。而且會依照主題提供補充教材，比如月餅主題會附上月餅相關詞彙，烤肉主題會有烤肉相關用語。 新單元推出 English Cafe 增加了 Patrick 老師的「人生系列」（The Life Series），討論人生中會遇到的各種重要經歷，從第一次看牙醫到第一次報稅。 多元口音訓練 這是 John 老師特別自豪的創新：「I'm really proud to say that I've never seen this being offered anywhere else。」透過國際外師錄製的 Bonus Episodes，提供英國、美國、澳洲、加拿大、印度、拉丁等多種口音訓練。 多元口音的獨特價值 關於多元口音訓練，阿鍵老師用「中文怪兽」節目做類比：「你可以發現裡面的外國人在講中文的時候，不同的國家會有不同的腔調。我們就是做這個 multi accent，其實就是有點像要練習你的耳朵，可以很熟悉聽出來不同的國家在講英文的時候也有不同的特性。」 這種訓練的價值在於：「一旦你習慣這些特性，你就跟母語人士一樣，美國人他們在聽這些不同國家的人講英語的時候，可以很快速的理解，就是因為他們可以分辨出這些特色。」 而且 15Mins 提供的口音訓練超越了雅思、托福等考試的範圍。「雅思、托福只會有英美澳，可是這英美澳我們已經有包括了，還有加拿大。我們有更難的，我們有 Latino 跟 Indian。」 學習笔记的精心設計 關於學習筆記，John 老師強調了設計理念：「不是叫大家拿我們的逐字稿或拿學習筆記就去背這些單字，而是聽完了以後激起你的興趣，然後有興趣的時候翻一翻。」 每集都會 summarize 許多 useful phrases 和 idioms，「你今天聽了，只要搭配著我們的學習筆記，你明天就可以知道在哪個場合可以用到這些 useful phrases and idioms。」 更重要的是，每集學習筆記的內容幾乎不重複，因為 John 老師在錄製時會思考「這個地方有沒有什麼 idioms 可以用」，有時是設計好的，有時是當下最適合的自然表達。 創始會員的堅定支持 最令人感動的數據是：創始會員中將近六成到現在還持續訂閱，「跟著我們一起在訂閱中，繼續保持著訂閱，跟著我們享受著我們提供的多元內容。」 John 老師和阿鍵老師代表所有 English Cafe 的老師群向創始會員致謝：「感謝你，然後你們是最棒的夥伴，因為有你的 support，我們會繼續努力給你更多元，幫助你創造全英的學習環境。」 額外福利：社會人核心英語課程 訂閱 VIP 會員還有額外福利：John 老師錄製的「社會人核心英語」線上有聲書課程折扣碼。「訂閱的時候，我們就會給大家這個折扣碼，讓你可以帶回家。」現有會員如果需要 coupon code，也可以私訊索取。 社群互動的多元管道 除了 Podcast 內容，15Mins 也在 Instagram 上持續經營。「這兩年來，我們 IG 也是花了不少功夫，現在算是有穩定在更新了。」 內容包括新聞圖卡、Teacher's Lounge 和 Cafe 的精華，「你可以在下面留言，或者直接私訊給我們，跟我們做互動。」所有的互動都有機會在幕後教師室單集中獲得 shoutout。 持續進化的承諾 最後，兩位老師透露了未來的方向（雖然沒有具體說明）：「有大家的 support，我們就能夠更完整地幫助大家，我們從教材、從內容、從主題等等的，都可以更多元化。」 從海霸王到饗食天堂到饗饗，下一站是饗 A Joy。這不只是品質的提升，更是對學習者需求的深度理解和用心回應。 準備好加入這個持續進化的學習旅程了嗎？週年慶 65 折優惠只到 10 月 31 日，早買早享受，而且價格永久保留。不只是訂閱一個學習資源，更是投資一個會持續成長、持續創新的學習夥伴。 立即訂閱 15Mins VIP 會員，享受兩週年慶 65 折優惠，開始你的英語學習進化之旅！

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生活中遇到糾紛，先不必急著打官司，可以考慮用「ADR訴訟外紛爭解決機制」進行調解。 像是消費糾紛、車禍事件、租賃及勞資爭議都能透過ADR，找到專業人員協助，通常1-3次調解期日即可解決， 從「ＡＤＲ機構查詢平台」還能選擇離自己近的機構進行調解，讓你省時又省力。  司法院廣告 https://reurl.cc/WO8a2x ----------------------------------- 🎧 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. Tom Kenny (Voice of SpongeBob SquarePants) Quote: "Voice acting is acting. Acting is acting.Pretending to be someone else is acting, no matter what costume you're wearing - or not wearing." Source: Interview with The A.V. Club, 2012 1. 湯姆·肯尼（海綿寶寶配音） 名言：「配音就是演戲。演戲就是演戲。假裝成為別人就是在演戲，不管你穿著什麼戲服－或者沒穿。」 出處：2012年 A.V.Club訪談 Tom Kenny has voiced SpongeBob SquarePants since 1999, creating one of the most recognizable cartoon voices in television history. Before SpongeBob, he was a stand-up comedian and worked on various animated shows including "Rocko's Modern Life." The voice of SpongeBob was inspired by the voice he used for a minor character in "Rocko's Modern Life." Kenny developed SpongeBob's iconic laugh after creator Stephen Hillenburg requested a laugh that sounded like "a dolphin mixed with a seagull." He records episodes in group sessions with his fellow voice actors to maintain the natural chemistry between characters. Beyond SpongeBob, Kenny has voiced over 1000 characters including the Ice King in "Adventure Time" and the Mayor in "Powerpuff Girls." Despite his success, he still attends voice acting workshops and constantly works on expanding his vocal range. Kenny often visits children's hospitals in character as SpongeBob, bringing joy to sick children. He's won multiple Annie Awards and Emmys for his voice work. 湯姆·肯尼自1999年起為海綿寶寶配音，創造了電視史上最廣為人知的卡通角色聲音之一。在配海綿寶寶之前，他是位單口喜劇演員，也在多部動畫中配音，包括《洛可現代生活》。海綿寶寶的聲音靈感來自他在《洛可現代生活》中為一個小角色配音時的聲線。肯尼根據製作人史蒂芬·希倫伯格要求「像海豚混合海鷗的笑聲」，發展出海綿寶寶標誌性的笑聲。他與其他配音員一起錄製集數，以保持角色間的自然互動。除了海綿寶寶，肯尼還為超過1000個角色配音，包括《探險活寶》的冰霸王和《飛天小女警》的市長。儘管成就斐然，他仍參加配音工作坊，不斷擴展自己的聲域。肯尼經常以海綿寶寶的角色造訪兒童醫院，為病童帶來歡樂。他的配音工作獲得多座安妮獎和艾美獎。 2. Grey DeLisle-Griffin (Voice of Daphne from Scooby-Doo and Azula from Avatar: The Last Airbender) Quote: "The beautiful thing about voice-over is that you can play any role, regardless of what you look like. It's about bringing truth to the character." Source: Behind The Voice Actors Interview, 2018 2. 葛雷·德莉絲-葛里芬（史酷比配音的黛芙妮和《降世神通》的阿祖拉配音） 名言：「配音最美的地方在於你可以演任何角色，不受外表限制。關鍵是為角色注入真實感。」 出處：2018年配音演員幕後訪談 Grey DeLisle-Griffin began her career as a stand-up comedian and singer before becoming one of the most prolific voice actresses in animation. She has voiced over 1500 characters, earning her a place in the Guinness World Records. Her breakthrough came when she replaced Mary Kay Bergman as the voice of Daphne in the Scooby-Doo franchise after Bergman's passing. DeLisle-Griffin is known for her incredible vocal range, able to voice both young boys and elderly women convincingly. She prepares for roles by creating detailed backstories for her characters, even if they're not in the script. In addition to voice acting, she's a trained singer and has released several folk music albums. She regularly teaches voice acting workshops, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in performance. What many don't know is that she started by doing impression shows at retirement homes, which helped her develop her wide range of voices. 葛雷·德莉絲-葛里芬在成為最多產的動畫配音女演員之前，是位單口喜劇演員和歌手。她為超過1500個角色配音，因此獲得金氏世界紀錄認證。她的突破是在瑪莉·凱·柏格曼過世後，接替她在史酷比系列中配音黛芙妮。德莉絲-葛里芬以驚人的聲域著稱，能同時令人信服地為小男孩和老婦人配音。她會為角色創造詳細的背景故事來準備角色，即使劇本中沒有提到。除了配音，她還是受過訓練的歌手，發行過幾張民謠專輯。她定期教授配音工作坊，強調表演真實性的重要。鮮為人知的是，她最初在養老院表演模仿秀，這幫助她發展出多樣的聲音。 3. Nancy Cartwright (Voice of Bart Simpson) Quote: "Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something just because they couldn't do it." Source: Her 2000 autobiography "My Life as a10-Year-Old Boy" 3. 南西·卡特萊特（霸子配音） 名言：「別讓任何人告訴你做不到什麼，只因為他們做不到。」 出處：2000年自傳《我的十歲男孩人生》 Nancy Cartwright originally auditioned for the role of LisaSimpson but felt more connected to Bart's character during the audition. She has voiced Bart and other characters on "The Simpsons" since 1989, making it the longest-running role in animation history. Before The Simpsons, she was mentored by Daws Butler, the voice of Yogi Bear and many Hanna-Barbera characters. Cartwright spent time studying Warner Bros. cartoons and practicing voices while working at a radio station in Ohio. She can switch between her various Simpsons characters (including Nelson Muntz and Ralph Wiggum) in rapid succession during recording sessions. Despite voicin

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L072: Powell Resists Trump Pressure Despite Rate Cut Highlights 主題摘要The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in nine months, responding to mounting concerns about America's weakening labor market conditions.Trump-appointed governors push for aggressive rate cuts while Chairman Powell advocates a measured approach to prevent unfinished inflation control efforts.Political tensions intensify as President Trump attempts to reshape Fed leadership through personnel changes and public pressure campaigns. The Federal Reserve delivered its first interest rate cut since December, lowering the benchmark rate by a quarter point to approximately 4.1% to support America's struggling job market. The decision comes amid rising unemployment and weakening hiring trends, with building permits falling for five consecutive months to their lowest level since April 2020. Fed officials acknowledged growing downside risks to employment while noting that inflation remains above their 2% target, creating a delicate balancing act for monetary policy. 聯邦準備理事會自去年十二月以來首次降息，將基準利率調降一碼至約4.1%，以支撐陷入困境的美國就業市場。此決定是在失業率上升和招聘趨勢疲軟的背景下做出，建築許可已連續五個月下滑至2020年4月以來最低水準。聯準會官員承認就業面臨的下行風險日益增加，同時指出通膨仍高於2%的目標水準，為貨幣政策帶來微妙的平衡挑戰。 Sharp divisions have emerged within the Fed's leadership over the appropriate pace of future rate cuts. Trump-appointed governors Stephen Miran and Michelle Bowman advocate for more aggressive reductions, with Miran becoming the lone dissenter from Wednesday's decision and favoring a larger half-point cut. They argue the Fed risks falling behind the curve in addressing deteriorating labor conditions. However, other officials express caution about moving too quickly, particularly Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, who emphasized the need for careful consideration given inflation's persistent elevation above target levels for over four years. 聯準會領導階層內部對於未來降息的適當步調出現嚴重分歧。川普任命的理事米蘭和波曼主張更積極的降息，米蘭成為週三決定的唯一異議者，傾向更大幅度的半碼降息。他們認為聯準會在處理惡化的就業狀況方面有落後的風險。然而，其他官員對過快行動表達謹慎態度，特別是芝加哥聯儲主席古爾斯比，他強調考慮到通膨已持續高於目標水準超過四年，需要謹慎考量。 Chairman Jerome Powell maintained his measured stance despite mounting political pressure from President Trump, who has repeatedly attacked the Fed chair personally, calling him a "numbskull" and questioning his mental capacity. Powell emphasized that cutting rates "too aggressively" could leave the inflation job unfinished and necessitate painful policy reversals later. He defended the Fed's independence during his press conference, stating officials never consider political factors in their decisions and dismissing political attacks as "cheap shots." Trump's interference campaign has included attempting to fire Powell and trying to strip the Fed board of his authority. 儘管面臨川普總統日益增加的政治壓力，主席鮑爾仍維持其謹慎立場，川普曾多次人身攻擊這位聯準會主席，稱他為「笨蛋」並質疑其心智能力。鮑爾強調「過於積極」降息可能導致通膨控制工作功虧一簣，日後須痛苦地扭轉政策。他在記者會上為聯準會的獨立性辯護，表示官員在決策時絕不考慮政治因素，並將政治攻擊斥為「無腦評論」。川普的干預行動包括試圖開除鮑爾並企圖剝奪聯準會理事會對其主席權威的支持。 Markets responded with initial optimism before turning volatile as investors weighed the Fed's cautious approach against escalating political uncertainties. Stock indices initially rallied with the Dow gaining 260 points, but later retreated as Powell's hawkish comments tempered expectations for aggressive future cuts. The dollar strengthened while Treasury yields fluctuated as traders processed the central bank's measured policy trajectory. Analysts increasingly worry that continued political interference could fundamentally undermine market confidence in the Fed's ability to maintain its century-old tradition of independence and effectiveness. 市場最初反應樂觀，但隨著投資人權衡聯準會謹慎作法與政治不確定性升溫的影響，走勢轉為波動。股指初步上漲，道瓊上漲260點，但隨著鮑爾的鷹派評論壓抑對未來積極降息的預期，指數後來回落。美元走強，而公債殖利率波動，交易員正在消化央行謹慎的政策軌跡。分析師日益擔心，持續的政治干預可能從根本上破壞市場對聯準會維持其百年獨立傳統和有效性能力的信心。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Struggling [adjective, having difficulty]: The Federal Reserve lowered the benchmark rate by a quarter point to support America's struggling job market.Dissenter [noun, one who disagrees with prevailing opinion]: Miran becoming the lone dissenter from Wednesday's decision and favoring a larger half-point cut.Defended [verb, protected or justified]: He defended the Fed's independence during his press conference, stating officials never consider political factors in their decisions.Trajectory [noun, the path followed by a process]: Treasury yields fluctuated

逐字稿如下： Topic: Do your bit for farmers and eat more fries, Belgians urged With potato farmers and processors struggling, Belgians are being urged to eat more fries to offset a slump in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. 隨著馬鈴薯農人和加工者努力求生存,比利時人正被敦促要多吃一點薯條,來彌補這波冠狀病毒全球大流行期間暴跌的需求。 Belgium is the world's largest exporter of fries and other frozen potato products, its processors converting 5.3 million tonnes of potatoes into fries, mash and crisps per year and sending them to customers in more than 160 countries. 比利時是薯條和其他馬鈴薯冷凍製品的世界最大出口國,加工人員每年把530萬公噸的馬鈴薯變成薯條、薯泥和洋芋片,送到逾160國顧客手中。 Restrictions to halt the spread of the coronavirus have forced the closure of cafes and restaurants, the industry's prime customers for fries, and processing firms have seen demand fall by as much as 80%. 制止冠狀病毒傳播的禁令,迫使身為該產業薯條主要顧客的咖啡廳和餐廳關閉,加工企業的需求量下降多達8成。 "We know Belgians like their fries, it's intangible heritage our frying culture, so we ask Belgians to consume an extra portion of fries to allow us to process more potatoes and to avoid food waste," Romain Cools, secretary-general of industry group Belgapom, told Reuters TV. 產業團體貝勒哈彭(譯按:比利時馬鈴薯貿易和加工業協會)秘書長羅曼.庫斯告訴路透電視,「我們知道比利時人喜歡薯條,那是我們油炸文化的無形遺產,所以我們要求比利時人多吃一份薯條,讓我們得以加工更多馬鈴薯及避免食物浪費。」 Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1350979 Next Article Topic: France to ban mink farms and use of wild animals in circuses, marine parks France's environment minister has announced a gradual ban on using wild animals in traveling circuses, on keeping dolphins and killer whales in captivity in marine parks and on raising mink on fur farms. 法國環境部長宣布,將逐步禁止巡迴馬戲團以野生動物進行表演、在海洋公園內圈養海豚和虎鯨,以及在皮草養殖場飼養水貂。 Barbara Pompili, France's minister of ecological transition, said in a news conference on Tuesday last week that bears, tigers, lions, elephants and other wild animals will no longer be allowed in traveling circuses "in the coming years." In addition, she said that starting immediately, France's three marine parks will no longer be able to bring in or breed dolphins and killer whales. 法國生態轉型部部長巴巴拉‧彭皮里上週二在記者會中表示,「未來數年後」馬戲團將不能再有熊、老虎、獅子、大象及其他野生動物。此外,自即日起,法國的三個海洋公園不能再引進或繁殖海豚及虎鯨。 "It is time to open a new era in our relationship with these (wild) animals," she said, arguing that animal welfare is a priority. 她說:「現在該是為我們與這些(野生)動物的關係開啟新時代的時候了」,她說,動物福利應優先考慮。 Pompili said the measures will also bring an end to mink farming, in which animals are raised for their fur, within the next five years. The ban does not apply to wild animals in other permanent shows and in zoos. 彭皮里說,這些措施還包括在未來五年內禁絕水貂養殖──這種養殖場的目的是取貂皮。該禁令並不適用其他常態演出及動物園中之野生動物。 The French government will provide an aid package of more than 8 million euros (US$9.36 million) to help animal shows transition to a new business model. 法國政府將提供逾八百萬歐元(合九百三十六萬美元)的支援計劃,以幫助動物表演轉型為新的商業模式。 Around 20 European countries have already banned or limited the presence of wild animals in circuses. In France, many cities already do not allow circuses with wild animal shows to pitch their tents. 歐洲約有二十個國家已禁止或限制野生動物在馬戲團出場。在法國,許多城市已不准有野生動物表演的馬戲團前來搭篷。 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/10/05/2003744594 Next Article Topic: Young and Jobless in Europe: 'It's Been Desperate' Like millions of young people across Europe, Rebecca Lee, 25, has suddenly found herself shut out of the labor market as the economic toll of the pandemic intensifies. Her job as a personal assistant at a London architecture firm was eliminated in September. 隨著疫情造成的經濟災情加劇,25歲的蕾貝卡‧李伊跟歐洲數百萬青年一樣,突然發現自己被勞動市場拒於門外。她在倫敦一家建築師事務所的個人助理工作,在9月被裁撤了。 Lee, who has a degree in illustration from the University of Westminster, sent out nearly 100 job applications. After scores of rejections, she finally landed a two-month contract at a family-aid charity that pays 10 pounds (about $13) an hour. 具有西敏寺大學插畫學位的李伊送出近百份工作申請。在遭到數十次拒絕後,終於跟一個家庭援助慈善機構簽下為期兩個月的合約,時薪10英鎊(約13美元)。 "At the moment I will take anything I can get," Lee said. "It's been desperate." 李伊說:「現在什麼工作我都肯幹。我已經走投無路了。」 The coronavirus pandemic is rapidly fueling a new youth unemployment crisis in Europe. Young people are being disproportionately hit, economically and socially, by lockdown restrictions, forcing many to make painful adjustments and leaving policymakers grasping for solutions. 新冠病毒大流行正在歐洲迅速引發新的青年失業危機。封鎖限制措施對年輕人在經濟與社會上造成超出比例的打擊,迫使許多人做出痛苦的調整,也讓決策者急於尋求解方。 Years of job growth has eroded in a matter of months, leaving more than twice as many young people than other adults out of work. The jobless rate for people 25 and under jumped from 14.7% in January to 17.6% in August, its highest level since 2017. 數年來的就業成長在短短幾個月內消失了,失業的年輕人是其他成年人的兩倍多。25歲及以下族群失業率從1月的14.7%躍升至8月的17.6%,來到2017年來最高水準。 Europe is not the only place where younger workers face a jobs crunch. Young Americans are especially vulnerable to the downturn. But in Europe, the pandemic's economic impact puts an entire generation at risk, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. 歐洲並非年輕勞工面臨就業危機的唯一地方。美國的年輕人尤其容易受到經濟衰退影響,但根據經濟合作發展組織的數據

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/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） -------------------------------------------- 1. Robin Williams (Voice of Genie in "Aladdin") Quote: "No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." Source: From his 1996 commencement speech at Boston University 1. 羅賓·威廉斯（迪士尼《阿拉丁》精靈配音） 名言：「不管別人怎麼說，文字和想法都能改變世界。」 出處：1996年波士頓大學畢業典禮演說 Robin Williams revolutionized voice acting in animation with his role as Genie in Disney's "Aladdin" (1992). Before his involvement, voice actors typically stuck strictly to the script, but Williams improvised over 16 hours of material for Genie, with only a fraction making it into the final film. His work changed how animation studios approached voice acting, leading to more improvisational freedom. Williams initially took the role for $75,000 (far below his usual fee) but had conditions: his voice couldn't be used for merchandise and Genie couldn't take up more than 25% of advertising. When Disney broke these conditions, Williams refused to return for the direct-to-video sequel. He later reconciled with Disney after receiving an apology and a Pablo Picasso painting. The role earned him a Special Golden Globe Award. Despite his massive success, Williams continued to visit children's hospitals in character as Genie, showing his dedication to bringing joy to others. His work demonstrated how voice acting could be just as dynamic and creative as live-action performance. 羅賓·威廉斯在1992年迪士尼動畫《阿拉丁》中為精靈配音時，徹底改變了動畫配音的形式。在他之前，配音員通常嚴格遵照劇本，但威廉斯為精靈即興創作了超過16小時的內容，最後只有一小部分被採用在電影中。他的工作改變了動畫製作公司對配音的態度，帶來更多即興發揮的空間。威廉斯最初只收了7.5萬美元（遠低於他的一般片酬）接下這個角色，但有條件：他的聲音不能用於商品，精靈的形象在廣告中不能超過25%。當迪士尼違反這些條件時，威廉斯拒絕為直接發行影片的續集配音。後來在收到道歉和一幅畢卡索畫作後，他與迪士尼和解。這個角色為他贏得特別金球獎。儘管大獲成功，威廉斯仍持續以精靈的角色造訪兒童醫院，展現他為他人帶來歡樂的熱忱。他的工作證明配音演出可以和實景表演一樣充滿活力和創意。 2. Jim Cummings (Voice of Winnie the Pooh and Tigger) Quote: "Never give up. Never stop believing in yourself and your abilities. You never know who might be looking up to you." Source: Interview with Animation World Network, 2011 名言：「永不放棄。永遠相信自己和自己的能力。你永遠不知道誰可能正在以你為榜樣。」 出處：2011年動畫世界網路訪談 Jim Cummings has voiced over 400 characters across his career, including Disney's Winnie the Pooh and Tigger since 1988. He began his career doing radio commercials and working at Disneyland. What many don't know is that he would use his voice talents to call sick children in hospitals as their favorite characters, particularly during the holidays. Cummings is known for his incredible versatility – he can seamlessly switch between characters mid-conversation. He took over both Pooh and Tigger from the legendary Sterling Holloway and Paul Winchell, respectively, becoming the first person to voice both characters regularly. His dedication to maintaining the legacy of these beloved characters while adding his own touch has earned him multiple Annie Awards. Despite his success, Cummings still attends voice acting workshops to continue improving his craft. He's known in the industry for helping new voice actors, often providing mentorship and encouragement to those starting their careers. 吉姆·卡明斯在其職業生涯中配音超過400個角色，從1988年起為迪士尼的小熊維尼和跳跳虎配音。他的職業生涯始於廣播廣告和在迪士尼樂園工作。鮮為人知的是，他會用角色的聲音打電話給住院的病童，特別是在節慶期間。卡明斯以其驚人的多變性聞名－他能在對話中無縫切換不同角色。他分別接替了傳奇配音員史特林·哈洛威和保羅·溫切爾，成為第一個同時固定為維尼和跳跳虎配音的人。他在保持這些深受喜愛角色傳統的同時也加入自己的特色，因此贏得多座安妮獎。儘管成就斐然，卡明斯仍參加配音工作坊持續精進。他在業界以幫助新進配音員聞名，經常為剛起步的後輩提供指導和鼓勵。 3. June Foray (Voice of Rocky from "Rocky and Bullwinkle") Quote: "If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life - that's why I'm still working." Source: From her 2009 Television Academy Foundation Interview 3. 瓊·弗雷（《洛基與巴維》中洛基配音） 名言：「如果你熱愛你的工作，你就永遠不會覺得在工作－這就是為什麼我還在繼續工作。」 出處：2009年電視學院基金會訪談 Known as the "First Lady of Voice Acting," JuneForay's career spanned nearly 80 years. Born in 1917, she began voice acting on radio at age 12. Beyond Rocky the Flying Squirrel, she voiced Natasha Fatale, Nell Fenwick, and thousands of other characters. Foray was instrumental in creating the Annie Awards and pushing for animation to be recognized by the Academy Awards. She fought for voice actors to receive proper credit and compensation when most were uncredited. Despite working well into her 90s, she continued to take voice acting classes, believing that one should never stop learning. In 1995, ASIFA-Hollywood created the June Foray Award to recognize individuals who made significant contributions to animatio

Summary: This article discusses how the idea of blue light being bad for us at night might be wrong, that yellow light at night in night mode is doing more bad for us than low level blue light. This came from experiments with mice so whether this is true for humans is up for debate. The only solution is to turn off your phone.  討論的文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/752-not-such-a-bright-idea-why-your-phone-s-night-mode-may-be  Drill Sentences:  Feature: Something important or interesting of a thing Does your new phone have many features? Does the service offer any important features?  Disrupt: To make it difficult for something ro continue in the same way. Are disruptive technologies changing the world? Did my call disrupt your sleep?  Biased: A tendency to show favor towards something Are people biased in politics? Should teachers not have bias in the classroom? 

----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 你知道嗎？許多亞洲國家都有慶祝中秋節，但節慶食物的長相卻完全不同。沒錯，這週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Klim 老師要來介紹各國的「月餅」啦！ 從韓國要用松針蒸煮的半月形米糕，到日本代表滿月的白色糰子，還有越南可愛到捨不得吃的動物造型月餅，每個國家的「月餅」都有自己的故事。另外還有一些傳統中式餅，居然讓 John 老師完全無法理解，用「阿公阿嬤口味」來稱呼？！ Did you know that many Asian countries celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival? But their festive foods look completely different! That's right, this week on English Cafe, John and Klim introduce various countries' "mooncakes"! From Korea's half-moon-shaped rice cakes that must be steamed with pine needles, to Japan's white dumplings representing the full moon, and Vietnam's adorable animal-shaped mooncakes that are too cute to eat—each country's "mooncakes" have their own story. There are also some traditional Chinese pastries that John completely cannot understand, which he considers "grandpa and grandma flavors"?!

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L068: Olympic Champion Lee Yang Becomes Taiwan's First Sports Minister Highlights 主題摘要Olympic badminton champion Lee Yang became Taiwan's youngest Cabinet minister at 30 years old.Lee jogged around the ministry building on his first day in office, covering five thousand meters in thirty minutes.The Ministry of Sports was established on National Sports Day, elevating sports from a department to a standalone government priority. Lee Yang's appointment as Taiwan's inaugural Sports Minister represents a watershed moment in the nation's athletic development. The 30-year-old badminton legend, who captured Olympic gold medals in both Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024 alongside partner Wang Chi-lin, officially assumed leadership of the newly established Ministry of Sports on September 9, 2025. His historic swearing-in ceremony coincided with National Sports Day, creating symbolic resonance that underscores President Lai Ching-te's commitment to elevating sports within Taiwan's national priorities. 李洋獲任命為台灣首任體育部長，代表著國家體育發展的轉捩點。這位30歲的羽球傳奇人物曾與搭檔王齊麟在2021年東京奧運和2024年巴黎奧運奪得金牌，於2025年9月9日正式接掌新成立的體育部。他的歷史性宣誓就職典禮恰逢全民運動日，創造了象徵性的共鳴，彰顯賴清德政府將體育提升為國家優先事項的決心。 True to his athletic roots, Lee demonstrated remarkable leadership style from day one. Rather than confining himself to administrative duties, he laced up his running shoes and jogged 5,000 meters around the ministry building in thirty minutes. This personal commitment accompanied his signature on the ministry's first policy initiative, which encourages citizens to exercise for at least thirty minutes daily. His Facebook post declaring "National fitness starts with me" exemplifies his hands-on approach to governance, showing that policy makers should lead by example. 忠於運動員本色，李洋從第一天就展現出非凡的領導風格。他沒有局限於行政事務，而是穿上跑鞋，在三十分鐘內繞著部會大樓跑了5,000公尺。這項個人承諾伴隨著他簽署部會的首項政策倡議，鼓勵民眾每天至少運動三十分鐘。他在臉書發文宣告「全民健身從我做起」，充分體現了他以身作則的治理方式，展現政策制定者應該率先垂範。 Lee's transition from elite athlete to government minister reflects Taiwan's evolving approach to sports administration. After retiring from professional badminton in December 2024, he briefly served as an associate professor at National Taiwan Sport University before accepting this unprecedented ministerial role. His six-point policy framework emphasizes "sports for all," aiming to broaden participation beyond competitive athletics to include seniors, people with disabilities, and women across all demographics. The framework also prioritizes improving benefits and working conditions for professional athletes based on his firsthand experience. 李洋從頂尖運動員轉為政府部長，反映了台灣體育行政管理方式的演進。在2024年12月從職業羽球退役後，他曾短暫擔任國立體育大學副教授，之後接受了這個史無前例的部長職務。他的六大政策框架強調「全民運動」，旨在將參與範圍從競技體育擴大到包括長者、身障人士和各個年齡層的女性。該框架也優先改善職業運動員的福利和工作條件，運用他的第一手經驗。 The establishment of Taiwan's Ministry of Sports elevates athletic development from a subordinate department within the Ministry of Education to a standalone governmental priority. Lee pledges to balance supporting elite athletes with fostering grassroots participation, ensuring that sports accessibility extends throughout society while maintaining Taiwan's competitive edge in international competitions. His unique perspective as both former competitor and current administrator positions him to bridge the gap between athletic excellence and public health initiatives. Fellow Olympians, including boxer Lin Yu-ting, attended his inauguration ceremony, demonstrating widespread support within Taiwan's athletic community. 台灣體育部的成立，將體育發展從教育部轄下的次級單位提升為獨立的政府優先事項。李洋承諾在支持菁英運動員與促進基層參與之間取得平衡，確保運動的可及性遍及整個社會，同時維持台灣在國際競賽中的競爭優勢。他身兼前競技選手與現任行政官員的獨特視角，使他能夠在體育卓越與公共健康倡議之間搭起橋樑。包括拳擊手林郁婷在內的奧運同儕出席了他的就職典禮，展現台灣體育界的廣泛支持。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Watershed [noun, a crucial turning point]: Lee Yang's appointment represents a watershed moment.Leadership [noun, the act of leading]: Lee officially assumed leadership of the newly established Ministry of Sports.Initiative [noun, a new plan or action]: He signed the ministry's first policy initiative encouraging daily exercise.Transition [noun, a change from one state to another]: Lee's transition from elite athlete to government minister reflects Taiwan's evolving approach to sports administration.Pledges [verb, promises to do something]: Lee pledges to balance supporting elite athletes with fostering grassroots participation. Reference article: 1. https://ocacnews.net/article/

----------------------------------- 🎧 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://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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） -------------------------------------------- Topic: About Canada - Quebec unlocks world’s only maple syrup strategic reserve Quebec Maple Syrup Producers（QMSP）is releasing more than half of the world’s only strategic reserve of 45 million kg of maple syrup to keep up with soaring demand - avoiding a sticky situation for pancake lovers. 魁北克楓糖漿商會（QMSP）正釋出全球僅有的4500萬公斤楓糖漿戰略儲備的逾半儲量，以滿足高漲的需求，避免鬆餅迷無楓糖可吃。 Sales of maple syrup have climbed since the pandemic spread in 2019 and led to more people eating at home. Adding to the syrup squeeze, Quebec’s harvest in 2020 was the smallest in three years due to unusually warm weather. 自2019年疫情蔓延、導致人們更常在家吃飯以來，楓糖漿銷量一飛衝天。由於不尋常的溫暖氣候影響，魁北克省2020年的收成量創下3年新低，也使楓糖漿更加缺貨。 The Global Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve spans 24,805 square meters, the equivalent of five football fields, securing syrup in sterilized 170-liter barrels. 「全球策略性楓糖漿保留計畫」的儲備廠佔地2萬4805平方公尺，相當於5座足球場，楓糖漿則密封在170公升的滅菌桶中。 QMSP is also approving 7 million new taps during the next three years, a 14% increase, to bolster production. QMSP也同意在3年內增採700萬棵楓樹，約增加14％，以提升楓糖漿生產量。 Next Article Topic: To keep coronavirus out, Canada’s smallest province kept the rest of the country away 為了不讓新冠病毒進入 加拿大最小省分與全國其他地方保持距離 In the winter months, when icy conditions keep most people from traveling by sea, there are only two ways to enter Prince Edward Island: by plane or an eight-mile bridge. 在（因海面）冰凍以致大多數人無法搭船（上島）的冬季月份，只有兩種方式可以進入愛德華王子島：搭機或（開車走）8英里長的橋。 When the novel coronavirus started spreading around the world early this year, Canada’s smallest province, off the country’s eastern coast north of Nova Scotia, found itself at a geographical advantage. The island’s remoteness, paired with an aggressive isolation campaign that restricted nonessential travel and enforced two-week quarantines for those arriving in the province, paid dividends. 當今年稍早新冠病毒開始蔓延全球之際，這個位於加拿大東岸外海、新斯科舍省以北的加國最小省分，發現自己享有地理上的優勢。該島的偏僻性，再加上限制非必要旅遊以及蒞臨該省者強制檢疫2週的激進隔離活動，獲致良好效果。 By late April, as death counts were ticking upward in other parts of Canada and soaring in the United States, the province had confirmed just 27 cases of the virus — all of them linked to off-island travel. None of those patients was hospitalized, and no one died. 到了4月底，當加拿大其他地區的死亡人數向上攀升，美國的死亡人數也一飛沖天之際，該省只有27起新冠病毒確診病例─所有病例都與島外差旅有關。這些患者中無人住院，也無人死亡。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1506234 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1388474 Next Article Topic: Fly south or roost? Canadian ’snowbirds’ weigh Florida mid-pandemic Birds of a feather normally flock together, but the pandemic has divided Canada’s "snowbird" warm weather migrants into two camps：those staying home this winter and those heading to Florida no matter the cost. 通常來說，物以類聚，但是這場疫情已經使加拿大每年遷徙到氣候溫暖區的「雪鳥族」分成兩陣營：待在家鄉過冬，以及不計代價前往佛州者。 Nearly a million Canadians make the annual pilgrimage, fleeing to the southern United States to pass what would otherwise be gray and snowy months with their toes tucked in the sand and ocean breeze in their hair. 每年有將近100萬名加拿大人飛奔到美國南方，享受漫步沙灘、和煦海風吹過髮梢，度過在家鄉會是滿是灰白雪世界的幾個月。 The coronavirus has led a majority to forgo the trip this year － but for those flouting Canada’s repeated calls to stay put, the price tag on winter at the beach has skyrocketed. 新型冠狀病毒導致今年大多數人放棄這趟旅程，但是對那些不顧加拿大一再呼籲不要旅行的人來說，到南方沙灘過冬的代價飛漲。 Each plane ticket costs Can$500 and hauling the vehicle 55 miles across the border sets customers back $1,000. 每張機票要500加幣，把車子運送55英里越過邊境，則要花上1000加幣。 Next Article Canadian officials warn drivers not to let moose lick their cars 加拿大官員警告駕駛 不要讓駝鹿舔他們的車 Officials in Jasper, an alpine town in Canada’s Alberta province, have put up signs asking motorists to avoid allowing moose to lick the salt off their cars. 加拿大亞伯達省高山小鎮賈斯柏的官員們，已經張貼標語要求駕駛人不得允許駝鹿舔他們車外的鹽。 "They’re obsessed with salt, it’s one of the things they need for the minerals in their body," Jasper National Park spokesman Steve Young told CNN. "They usually get it from salt lakes in the park, but now they realized they can also get road salt that splashes onto cars." 「他們癡迷於鹽，鹽是其中一種牠們身體必需的礦物質」，賈斯柏國家公園發言人史蒂夫．楊告訴美國有線電視新聞網，「他們通常會從公園的湖鹽獲取它（礦物質），但現在他們知道，他們也能從濺在車上的路鹽得到」。 At the Jasper National Park, where people often park on the side of the road in hopes of catching a glimpse of the moose, letting the animals near your car is actually a serious danger. 賈斯柏國家公園內時常有人停車在路邊，希望能得到駝鹿的注意，但讓動物接近你的車，其實是非常危險的。 By allow

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Summary: Japan is a pioneer in cashless technology, but now it is one of the countries in the world that is lagging behind in the adoption of electronic payments. Four out of five purchases are made with cash, while 90% of the payments in Korea are digital. Japanese elders feel more comfortable to use cash, since counterfeiting is non-existent.  In November, Japanese lawmakers giggled during a drill to practice using the disaster prevention helmets. People took to Twitter and questioned the parliament for making light of a life and death matter.  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: Life-and-death adj. – vitally important It is a life-and-death matter, we need to deal with it very seriously. I need you to take me to the hospital now, it’s a life-and-death matter.  Unfold v.– open or spread out from a folded position / information or sequence that is revealed We would have to wait for Gavin to finish the story to understand how it unfolds. Please unfold the boxes and leave it near the trash can.  Off-key adj – not appropriate or not having the correct pitch He was singing off-key, and it was painful for us to hear. What Peter did last week was off-key.

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 → https://15minstoday.firstory.io/joinVIP訂閱常見問題 →https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 🔥 社會人核心英語有聲書課程→https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 🌎 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 💬 你的想法很重要！留言分享 → 留言連結 Web：www.15mins.today YouTube：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：[email protected] 意見回覆 : [email protected] -------------------------------------------- 📜 單集逐字稿 & 內容摘要（播放器字數有限，完整逐字稿請到官網查看） -------------------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep. L064: Nepal's Gen Z Topples Government Highlights 主題摘要Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned after deadly protests killed 22 people, marking a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape.Youth-led demonstrations began over social media bans but evolved into a broader anti-corruption movement challenging Nepal's political establishment.Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was appointed as Nepal's first female prime minister to address the crisis and restore stability. Nepal's political landscape underwent seismic changes this week as youth-led protests forced the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and culminated in the appointment of the country's first female leader. The unprecedented demonstrations, which began as opposition to social media restrictions, evolved into a powerful anti-corruption movement that has fundamentally transformed Nepal's governance structure and challenged decades of traditional political dominance. 尼泊爾政治版圖本週經歷天翻地覆的變化，青年主導的抗議活動迫使總理奧利（K.P. Sharma Oli）辭職，並促成該國首位女性領導人的任命。這場史無前例的示威活動最初是對社群媒體限制的反對，演變為強大的反腐運動，從根本上改變了尼泊爾的治理結構，並挑戰了數十年來的傳統政治主導地位。 The crisis began when the government banned 26 social media platforms, including WhatsApp and Facebook, citing registration requirements with Nepal's communication ministry. However, this decision ignited widespread fury among Nepal's digitally-connected youth, who viewed the ban as a deliberate attempt to suppress their voices and curtail ongoing anti-corruption campaigns. The protests quickly escalated beyond the social media issue, with demonstrators demanding systemic reforms, accountability from corrupt officials, and an end to the widespread nepotism symbolized by the viral #NepoKids hashtag that contrasted politicians' lavish lifestyles with ordinary citizens' struggles. 危機始於政府以向尼泊爾通信部註冊為由，禁用包括WhatsApp和Facebook在內的26個社群媒體平台。然而，這項決定引發數位世代青年的廣泛怒火，他們認為禁令是刻意壓制他們聲音並阻撓正在進行的反腐運動。抗議活動迅速升級，超越社群媒體議題，示威者要求制度性改革、追究貪腐官員責任，並終結以病毒式傳播的#NepoKids標籤所象徵的廣泛裙帶關係，該標籤對比了政治人物奢華生活與一般民眾的困境。 Violence erupted as thousands of Gen Z protesters clashed with police in Kathmandu and other major cities across Nepal. Security forces responded with tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition as determined demonstrators scaled parliament walls, breached government building perimeters, and set fire to key political institutions. The confrontations resulted in at least 51 deaths and over 1,300 injuries, creating a humanitarian crisis that shocked the nation. Additionally, more than 12,500 prisoners escaped from multiple jails during the chaos, with many attempting to flee to neighboring India, creating widespread security concerns that stretched law enforcement resources thin. 當數千名Z世代抗議者在加德滿都和尼泊爾其他主要城市與警方發生衝突時，暴力事件爆發。當堅決的示威者攀爬國會圍牆、突破政府建築警戒線，並放火燒毀重要政治機構時，安全部隊以催淚瓦斯、水砲和實彈回應。衝突造成至少51人死亡、超過1300人受傷，形成震撼全國的人道危機。此外，超過12500名囚犯在混亂中從多座監獄逃脫，許多人試圖逃往鄰國印度，造成廣泛的安全疑慮，讓執法資源捉襟見肘。 In response to the escalating crisis, President Ramchandra Poudel appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim prime minister, making her Nepal's first female head of government in the country's modern history. The 73-year-old legal veteran, renowned for her unwavering anti-corruption stance and judicial integrity, represents a carefully chosen compromise candidate acceptable to both the protesting Gen Z groups and the broader political establishment. Her appointment signals a potential turning point in Nepal's tumultuous political journey, though the country faces continued uncertainty as it navigates this unprecedented transition while addressing deep-rooted issues of systemic corruption, youth unemployment, and the fundamental disconnect between political elites and ordinary citizens that sparked this remarkable uprising. 為因應不斷升級的危機，總統普代爾任命前首席大法官蘇希拉·卡爾基為臨時總理，使她成為尼泊爾現代史上首位女性政府首腦。這位73歲的資深法律人士以堅定不移的反腐立場和司法操守聞名，代表經過慎重選擇、抗議Z世代群體和更廣泛政治體制都能接受的折衷人選。她的任命標誌著尼泊爾動盪政治歷程的潛在轉捩點，儘管該國在因應這場史無前例的轉型時仍面臨持續不確定性，同時需要處理引發這場非凡起義的根深柢固問題：制度性貪腐、青年失業，以及政治菁英與一般民眾間的根本脫節。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Culminated [verb, reached the highest point or final result]: The unprecedented demonstrations culminated in the appointment of the country's first female leader.Transformed [verb, changed completely or dramatically]: The unprecedented demonstrations evolved into a powerful anti-corruption movement that has fundamentally transformed Nepal's governance

----------------------------------- 🎧 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://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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） -------------------------------------------- Topic: Junk food habit affects sleep quality French fries and hamburgers are popular with teenagers. Everyone knows that these high-calorie foods can lead to chronic illnesses such as heart disease and high blood pressure, but, according to a report published by Medical Xpress, a study led by the University of Queensland in Australia has found that eating too much junk food can also have an impact on teenagers’ sleep quality. 薯條、漢堡等速食及飲料很受青少年喜愛。眾所皆知這些高熱量食物會導致慢性疾病，如心臟病和高血壓等。不過，「醫療快訊」報導，澳洲昆士蘭大學帶領的一項研究發現，吃過多的垃圾食品還會影響青少年的睡眠品質。 According to the research results, teenagers who drink more than three soft drinks per day were 55 percent more likely to report sleep disturbance than those who only drink one cup per day. Males who ate fast foods on more than four days per week were 55 percent more likely to report sleep disturbance than those who ate them only once a week, while females were 49 percent more likely to do so. 根據研究結果，每天喝三杯以上飲料的青少年自稱有睡眠障礙的機率，比每天只喝一杯軟飲料的青少年高百分之五十五。每週吃四天以上速食的男性自稱有睡眠障礙的機率，比那些每週只吃一次速食的男性高百分之五十五，而女性的機率高出百分之四十九。 This global study examined unhealthy diets and stress-related sleep disturbance in high school students from 64 countries. The study found that 7.5 percent of adolescents reported having stress-related sleep disturbance, which was more common among females than males and increased with more frequent consumption of carbonated soft drinks, as did the occurrence of sleep problems. Because carbonated drinks often contain caffeine and large amounts of sugar, while fast foods are high in energy but poor in nutrients, long-term consumption can cause nutritional imbalances. 這是一項針對全球不健康飲食和與壓力有關的睡眠障礙研究，涉及來自六十四個國家的高中生。研究表明，百分之七點五的青少年自稱有壓力相關的睡眠障礙，其中女性比男性更常見，且隨著碳酸飲料的頻繁飲用而增加，睡眠障礙的比率也愈高。因為碳酸飲料通常含有咖啡因和高糖分，而快餐食品高熱量但較缺乏營養，長期攝取會營養不均衡。 These data were collected from global health surveys conducted by the WHO between 2009 and 2016, which included about 170,000 students aged 12 to 15 years from 64 low, middle and high-income countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, South America and the eastern Mediterranean. 這些數據收集自二○○九年至二○一六年世界衛生組織的全球健康調查，其中包括來自東南亞、非洲、南美部分地區和地中東海東部地區的六十四個低、中、高收入國家的約十七萬名十二至十五歲的學生。 The research team said that frequent intake of soft drinks and eating of fast foods is closely associated with sleep problems in teenagers, and that this phenomenon is particularly clear in high-income countries. The research team said that these findings are worrying because poor-quality sleep has an adverse impact on adolescent health and cognitive development. They suggested that policies should be formulated that target these unhealthy behaviors. 研究團隊表示，青少年經常喝飲料、吃速食與睡眠障礙之間關聯密切，這現象尤其在高收入國家特別明顯。研究團隊指出，這些發現令人擔憂，因為睡眠品質差會對青少年的健康和認知發展產生不利影響。他們建議應針對這些不健康的行為制定相關政策，使青少年能健康成長。 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2021/01/05/2003749938 Next Article Topic: Cognitive decline linked to ultraprocessed food, study finds Too many daily calories from highly processed foods like lunch meats, frozen dinners, and packaged cookies may speed up cognitive decline, a new study suggests. 一項新的研究表明，每天從午餐肉、冷凍晚餐和包裝餅乾等高度加工食品攝入過多卡路里，可能會加速認知能力下降。 In the study, researchers examined the diets and cognitive function test results of more than 8,000 adults in Brazil. At the start of the study, participants consumed an average of about 2,850 calories a day. About 28 percent of their daily calories came from highly processed foods. 在這項研究中，研究人員檢視巴西8000多名成年人的飲食和認知功能測試結果。在研究開始時，參與者平均每天消耗約2850卡路里的熱量。他們每天有約28％的卡路里來自高度加工食物。 After about nine years of follow-up, cognitive test scores for memory and executive function declined the most for participants who ate the most highly processed foods. 經過約9年追蹤，吃加工食品最多的參與者，其記憶力和執行功能的認知測試分數下降幅度最大。 Ultraprocessed foods are defined as “industrial formulations of food substances (oils, fats, sugars, starch, and protein isolates) that contain little or no whole foods and typically include flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers, and other cosmetic additives,” according to the study. 根據這項研究，超加工食品被定義為「食品物質（油、脂肪、糖、澱粉和蛋白質分離物）的工業配方，含極少或不含全天然食品，通常包括調味劑、色素、乳化劑和其他化妝品添加劑」。 Next Article Topic: Taiwan gourmets shocked at Pizza Hut’s newest cilantro, century egg-flavored delight 必勝客最近傳出將推出「香菜皮蛋豬血糕比薩」，交雜台式料理讓最勇猛的台灣人都震驚。 Pizza Hut is about to release a new “cilantro, century egg pig’s blood cake pizza” (香菜皮蛋豬血糕比薩) whose chaotic combination of fl

----------------------------------- 🎧 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） -------------------------------------------- 你是否常常想要改變，卻總是停留在「想」的階段？這集 Teacher's Lounge，John 老師和阿鍵老師要分享一本顛覆傳統思維的書籍《Self-Discipline in 10 Days: How to Go from Thinking to Doing》，探討為什麼現代人越來越難自律，以及如何用「行動先於動機」的革命性方法，真正開始你的英語學習之路。 現代人的自律困境 自律為什麼這麼難？John 老師從人類本性開始分析：「我們作為成人，So many wants，想要的東西永遠多過於我們需要的東西，然後往往就是在想要跟需要中間，有很多的情緒，讓我們消耗很多自己的內心能量。」 更根本的問題在於現代生活的「逆天」本質。「我們不是夜行動物，結果我就要變成夜貓子，晚上不睡覺滑手機。」這種與自然節律對抗的生活方式，導致了許多現代疾病和心理問題。 阿鍵老師也觀察到：「每個人個性不一樣，有的人可能會比較容易去達到自己對自己的規定，可能大部分的人會比較對自己好一點啦。」這種「對自己好一點」的心態，往往成為缺乏自律的藉口。 即時滿足 vs 延遲滿足的現代挑戰 書中重點討論了 instant gratification（即時滿足）與 delayed gratification（延遲滿足）的衝突。John 老師用社群媒體舉例：「我們有 Instagram，然後我們有 social media，這種東西都是即時滿足。我馬上看到，抖音一直刷一直刷，我一直看不完，然後馬上就得到滿足。」 但這種即時滿足就像「cheap calories」，看似解決了無聊或需求，實際上對知識提升或個人成長沒有太多幫助。相對地，延遲滿足的概念是：「我現在吃可能只能吃兩份，可是過幾天之後我可能得到的更多，我為什麼不 delay 這個 gratification？」 著名的棉花糖實驗證實了延遲滿足能力的重要性。阿鍵老師提到：「找一群小朋友來，跟他說你現在拿這顆糖的話你只能拿一顆，你要是等到 40 分鐘之後你可以拿兩顆。」研究發現，小時候就有延遲滿足能力的孩子，長大後的成功率都很高。 革命性觀點：行動先於動機 這本書最顛覆性的觀點是「行動要先於動機」。這與許多motivational books 的方法完全不同。John 老師解釋：「很多時候人們拖延是因為他們需要 be in the mood，我要 in the mood，我今天心情有點雜，今天沒心情，等我狀況好一點的時候再說。」 但作者 Theodore Bryant 認為，這種等待心情或動機的想法正是問題所在。「他的提倡就是行動要大於動機，不要想你有沒有動機，先做了再說。」 阿鍵老師總結了這個方法的特色：「他蠻特別，他解決的是你的拉力的部分，那動力的部分他是說先做再說。」這種方法特別適合已經「行動力非常薄弱的人」，因為「就不要再 think 了，就會 think too much。」 因時制宜的策略選擇 重要的是，不同的方法適合不同的人或不同的階段。John 老師分析：「你已經是那種很謹慎的人，你現在這個狀態已經是很謹慎的狀態了，你就可以 focus on action。可是你這個狀態是很鬆散的，沒有 well thought out，那你可能要先 think，start with the why。」 這個觀察很重要，因為它承認了沒有一種方法適合所有人。「Timing 跟 which phase you are in 會有一些差距。」 十天計畫的前兩個階段 Theodore Bryant 將自律培養分成五到六個階段，這次節目分享了前兩個階段： 第一階段（Day 1-2）：設定小目標 關鍵是「Set smaller goals」，而且要把焦點放在行動而不是結果上。「不要 set day one and day two and say, I want to improve English，因為這很泛空。」 具體的建議是設定可執行的小目標：Five minutes a dayThree sentences a dayI read 4 lines John 老師強調：「Do 是 the goal，not the result，not the concept。」這樣設定的好處是「前兩天就有得到這種快感，有這個達成的感覺。」 第二階段（Day 3-4）：任務進階 當小目標達成後，就要「學習分解你的學習任務」，在原有基礎上增加一點挑戰： 如果第一階段是「5 minutes every day」，第二階段就是「5 minutes every day and I have to be able to read it out loud properly。」 如果第一階段是「make three sentences a day」，第二階段就是「make three sentences a day and I need to take one sentence and apply it in my life。」 阿鍵老師總結：「第一階段就是我們把目標拆成小的一步一步做，第二階段就是這個小目標已經達成了之後，你把它再延伸一點點。」 實際應用到英語學習 這個方法在英語學習上的應用非常具體。與其設定「我要進步英語」這種模糊目標，不如設定： 階段一具體目標：每天聽 5 分鐘英語每天跟讀 3 個句子每天閱讀 4 行文字階段二進階目標：每天聽 5 分鐘英語並能跟著唸出來每天造 3 個句子並在生活中使用其中一個每天閱讀 4 行文字並能大聲朗讀 改變思維模式的意義 這個方法的深層意義在於改變我們對「準備」和「開始」的認知。John 老師提醒：「我們都知道，永遠不會準備好。」與其等待完美的時機或充足的動機，不如先開始行動， 讓動機在行動中產生。 「有時候這跟我們瘦身一樣，你 try 了好幾種方式無法瘦身，why not 換一個方法，換一個方法可能很適合你。」 社群支持的力量 節目最後也展現了學習社群的溫暖。Wilson 聽了 English Cafe 關於第一支手機的故事後，分享了自己從 Nokia 到 iPhone 的科技使用歷程，這種真實的互動讓學習變得更有人情味。 「我們聽眾裡面應該有很多從黑金剛時代到現在的，所以不管你是什麼時代，其實大家都是有經歷過一段很美好的那個時間點，其實都很值得分享。」 從想到做的關鍵轉換 《Self-Discipline in 10 Days》的核心價值不在於提供另一套心法，而在於提供具體可執行的步驟。它承認現代人面臨的真實困境：資訊過載、即時滿足的誘惑、完美主義的拖延，然後提供一個簡單但有效的解決方案：先做再說。 下週 Teacher's Lounge 將繼續分享剩下的階段，但重點是這週就可以開始實踐前兩個階段。如果你一直想要開始英語學習卻遲遲沒有行動，也許是時候放下那些關於「準備」和「動機」的想法，直接從一個五分鐘的小目標開始。 記住，這不是要你變得完美，而是要你開始變得不同。從思考到行動的距離，也許只是一個小小的「開始」。 準備好從想到做的轉變了嗎？立即設定你的第一個小目標，讓行動成為產生動機的起點！

Summary:  The boom of sharing economy brought about many types of transportation sharing companies around the world. However, in some countries, sharing economy battle to catch on. For many bike sharing companies, Rome is a difficult city to develop. In 2013, Rome discontinued the bike sharing program after the program ran out of money. Few years ago a Hong Kong company gave up their business in Rome because many of their bicycles landed up in the Tiber river. From there, a Singapore company also left Rome when the romans stole the bikes and broke them down for parts. Uber is confident that its sharing program will grow in Rome.  原跟讀文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/745-maybe-this-time-the-bikes-won-t-end-up-in-the-river  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:  Pull the plug idiom. – cancel / discontinue The city of Rome pull the plug on its bike sharing program when it ran out of money. My boss stopped funding us, so we had to pull the plug on the project.  Run out of ph.v- used up (of supply) The bank ran out of new bank notes over the Chinese New Year. My car ran out of gas before reaching Taichung.  Clog v. – blocked or become blocked The highway is clogged with holiday traffic. Food waste usually clog our kitchen drain. 

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 →https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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. L060: SpaceX星艦重獲成功 SpaceX Starship Achieves Breakthrough Success Highlights 主題摘要SpaceX's Starship rocket completed successful test flights after multiple explosive failures throughout the year.The world's largest rocket endured intense reentry heat and deployed dummy satellites during critical tests.NASA depends on Starship for its 2027 Artemis Moon mission, though timeline remains uncertain. SpaceX faced mounting pressure throughout 2025 as its revolutionary Starship rocket suffered a devastating series of explosive failures. The world's most powerful launch vehicle, standing 403 feet tall, had experienced three catastrophic explosions during test flights, with debris raining down over the Caribbean and another rocket exploding on its test stand in June. Critics questioned whether Elon Musk's ambitious vision of reaching Mars and supporting NASA's lunar program was achievable, especially after years of development costs exceeding billions of dollars and growing skepticism from aerospace industry observers. SpaceX在2025年面臨巨大壓力，因為其革命性的星艦火箭遭遇了一連串毀滅性的爆炸失敗。這個高達403英尺、全世界最強大的運載火箭，在試飛期間經歷了三次災難性爆炸，碎片散落在加勒比海上空，另一枚火箭更在六月的測試台上爆炸。批評者質疑馬斯克雄心勃勃的火星計劃和支援美國太空總署登月計劃是否可行，特別是在開發成本超過數十億美元的多年後，以及航太產業觀察家日益增長的懷疑聲浪。 The breakthrough finally came during a nail-biting 60-minute test flight from Texas, when Starship successfully demonstrated its remarkable capabilities. Despite experiencing engine explosions and flaps catching fire during descent, the massive rocket completed its mission profile, reaching nearly 200 kilometers above Earth before executing a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean. The spacecraft's innovative "Pez"-like satellite deployment system functioned flawlessly, dispensing mock Starlink satellites for the first time—a crucial milestone that previous tests had failed to achieve, providing essential validation for the rocket's commercial viability. 突破終於在德州進行的一次扣人心弦的60分鐘試飛中到來，星艦成功展現了其非凡能力。儘管在下降過程中經歷引擎爆炸和襟翼起火，這個巨大的火箭完成了飛行計劃，到達地球上空近200公里後，成功在印度洋執行受控降落。太空船創新的「Pez糖果盒」式衛星部署系統運作完美，首次發射模擬星鏈衛星——這是先前測試未能達成的關鍵里程碑，為火箭的商業可行性提供了重要驗證。 Technical achievements aside, Starship's success represents crucial validation of SpaceX's controversial "fail fast, learn fast" philosophy, distinguishing it from competitors like Blue Origin who favor extensive ground testing. The company gathered comprehensive data from takeoff through landing, essential information for developing the fully reusable transport system capable of carrying humans to both the Moon and Mars. However, significant engineering challenges remain, including perfecting orbital refueling techniques with super-cooled propellants and developing heat shields that can withstand repeated atmospheric reentries without requiring months of costly refurbishment between missions. 撇開技術成就不談，星艦的成功代表了SpaceX備受爭議的「快速失敗、快速學習」理念獲得關鍵驗證，有別於藍色起源等偏好大量地面測試的競爭對手。公司蒐集了從起飛到降落的完整數據，這些關鍵資訊對於開發能載人前往月球和火星的完全可重複使用運輸系統至關重要。然而，重大工程挑戰依然存在，包括完善超低溫推進劑的軌道加油技術，以及開發能承受重複大氣層重返而無需在任務間進行數月昂貴整修的隔熱罩。 The stakes couldn't be higher for both SpaceX and NASA's ambitious timeline. With the Artemis program targeting human Moon landings by 2027, and Musk promising uncrewed Mars missions within the next year, Starship must prove its operational reliability quickly. The United States finds itself in an intense space race against China, with many experts believing that despite this recent progress, achieving the 2027 lunar deadline remains extremely unlikely. Nevertheless, Tuesday's triumphant success has reinvigorated confidence in the program and demonstrated that SpaceX's boldest engineering dreams may indeed transform from ambitious speculation into technological reality. 對SpaceX和美國太空總署的雄心時程而言，賭注再高不過了。隨著阿提密斯計劃目標在2027年實現人類登月，而馬斯克承諾明年進行無人火星任務，星艦必須迅速證明其營運可靠性。美國發現自己與中國陷入激烈的太空競賽，許多專家認為儘管最近有所進展，達成2027年登月期限仍極不可能。儘管如此，週二的輝煌成功重振了對該計劃的信心，並證明SpaceX最大膽的工程夢想或許真能從雄心勃勃的推測轉化為科技現實。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Revolutionary [adjective, involving completely new methods or ideas]: SpaceX faced mounting pressure as its revolutionary Starship rocket suffered a devastating series of explosive failures.Explosive [adjective, involving or causing a sudden burst]: The world's most powerful launch vehicle had experienced three catastrophic explosive failures during test flights.Breakthrough [noun, important discovery or development]: The breakthrough finally came during a

Original icon font promotes beauty of Taiwan 日本設計師Holoko和英國工程師Rob攜手創作出100個代表台灣的文字圖標（Taiwan Icon Font)，提供免費下載，期望透過台味十足的圖標，讓世界知道台灣的魅力，吸引更多人來台觀光旅遊。 Holoko and Rob, a Japanese designer and a British programmer, recently joined hands to design a hundred Taiwan-themed icon fonts in hopes of introducing local tourism attractions and attracting more tourists to Taiwan. 文字圖標是什麼呢？使用者只要打入對應代碼，便能產生小圖示，也可以像文字一樣改變圖示大小、顏色。 But, what’s an icon font? Icon fonts are fonts that contain symbols and glyphs instead of letters and numbers. Internet users can style them with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to create original designs in a variety of colors and shapes. 圖標種類分為四大類，分別是觀光景點、產品、交通、其他。除了全台從南到北和離島的觀光景點之外，還有珍珠奶茶、台灣鐵路、YouBike等等代表台灣的事物都變成超可愛迷你圖示。 The aforesaid icon font is organized into four types, including sights, products, traffic and more. In addition to famous Taiwan attractions and offshore islands, various cultural features such as pearl milk tea, Taiwan Railways Administration, and YouBike have been converted into cute mini icons. Taiwan Icon Font官網寫道，創作者的發想理念緣起於2019年8月陸客來台禁令生效，對台灣觀光業造成衝擊，然而，設計師認為來台灣的不只有中國人，台灣的美足以吸引來自世界各地的人，盼能藉由小圖示宣傳台灣之美。 In 2019, China imposed a travel ban that froze individual tourists’ permits to Taiwan, which caused a significant impact on Taiwan’s tourism. Against this backdrop, Holoko and Rob launched this project with the hopes of bringing more people from around the world to discover the beauty of Taiwan, according to the designers’ official website. 文內自介寫道，「我們支持台灣，因為台灣有好大的吸引力，而且台灣就是我們的好朋友！」熱愛台灣的設計師不僅被台灣景致吸引，對他們來說，台灣更像是好朋友。舉例來說，珍珠奶茶在日本掀起的熱潮、每年增加的旅台日人、台灣2011年傾囊相助日本東北地震賑災，可見台灣與日本友好關係。 In addition, they stressed how “we support Taiwan not only because Taiwan is attractive but also is our friends.” Among other highlights, they remarked that Taiwan-Japan ties have been blooming ties in recent years which can be seen in the pearl milk tea craze in Japan, an increase of Japanese tourists to Taiwan and donations to the Japan earthquake in 2011. 「WE STAND BY TAIWAN」是計畫口號，呼應整體概念。設計師支持台灣自由、尊嚴而開始了這個計畫。目前已經出了第一版，而設計師們也會持續更新改善，讓世界認識台灣。 “We Stand By Taiwan” the slogan of the project, reflects such design concepts. The two foreign creators launched this project with the aim of supporting freedom in Taiwan. So far, the first version has already been released and they will continue to improve their original font to let more people know about Taiwan. Source article: https://chinapost.nownews.com/20200114-931025 Legendary singer/actress Barbra Streisand lauds Taiwan’s virus control In a tweet on April 5, legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand praised Taiwan for its handling of the COVID-19 outbreak. “Taiwan, despite being just 100 miles from mainland China with regular flights to and from Wuhan, has successfully staved off the worst of the coronavirus pandemic,” the superstar tweeted. 在四月五日的推特中，傳奇歌手、演員芭芭拉史翠珊大讚台灣對於武漢肺炎的爆發處理得宜。這位超級巨星推文說：「儘管台灣距離中國大陸僅約一百英里，與武漢間還有例行往返的班機，但已成功擊退新冠病毒流行病最嚴峻的挑戰。」 She pointed out that Taiwan had only five deaths at the time, and that most schools and businesses remained open. Later that day, President Tsai Ing-wen retweeted Streisand’s post, saying that it is encouraging to have one of the world’s most distinctive voices speak up in support of Taiwan’s proactive approach against the outbreak. 她指出台灣至當天為止只有五例病死，大多數學校與商家仍正常運作。蔡英文總統隨後在當天亦轉推這則推文並說，世界上最特別的聲音，能發聲力挺台灣主動對抗疫情的方法，這真是令人大受鼓舞。 “We are more than willing to share our experiences with friends around the world as well,” the president wrote, followed by hashtag #TaiwanCanHelp — a slogan signifying Taiwan’s willingness to contribute to the world during the pandemic. Fans have suggested that Streisand stage a concert in Taiwan after the crisis, so she can see this beautiful land in person. 蔡總統並說：「台灣很樂意與世界各地的朋友分享我們的經驗。」在文末並附上「台灣能夠幫忙」（#TaiwanCanHelp）的標籤——藉此口號表示台灣願為全球防疫盡一己之力。還有歌迷建議史翠珊在疫情平息後來台開唱，親自看看這片美麗的土地。 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/04/17/2003734741 Taiwan’s culinary innovations cause a stir in the world of pizza Forget your pepperoni or other pizza toppings: Pizza Hut Taiwan has teamed up with Menya Musashi, a popular Japanese ramen restaurant chain, to serve up the world’s first ramen pizza, and it has attracted global interest after a CNN report about the new mashup was published on the front-page of its Japanese version. 忘掉你愛的臘腸或其它配料吧。台灣必勝客近日與熱門日本拉麵連鎖店麵屋武藏合作，共同推出全球首創的「拉麵披薩」！美國有線電視新聞網（CNN）對此混搭的相關報導，還衝上該媒體日本版網站首頁，並進而引發全球關注。 The new pizza has the toppings of a Japanese-style barbecue pork ramen — complete with thick noodles, barbecue pork slices, fresh chilies and white sesame, as well as a half-boiled egg sitting in the middle. It is also garnished with green onions and bamboo shoots on the side. 基本上，這款新口味披薩上有著日式叉燒拉麵的配料——包括粗麵條、叉燒肉片、一些辣椒末和白芝麻，中間還擺著一顆半熟的糖心蛋，旁邊則裝飾著一些青蔥及筍片。 Pizza Hut Taiwan told CNN that its creative pizzas are just a way to introduce some fun into the customer experience. “Taiwanese consumers live a high-pressure life with long working hours and a high cost of living. The food scene h

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Topic: Japan to fund AI matchmaking to boost birth rate Japan plans to boost its tumbling birth rate by funding artificial intelligence matchmaking schemes to help residents find love. 日本計畫透過資助人工智慧配對相親計畫，幫助國民尋找愛情，以提高該國不斷下降的出生率。 From next year it will subsidize local governments already running or starting projects that use AI to pair people up. 從明年開始，日本政府將提供補貼，資助地方政府已經在運行以及新啟動的人工智慧配對相親項目。 Last year the number of babies born in Japan fell below 865,000 - a record low. 去年，日本新生嬰兒數跌破86.5萬，創下歷史新低。 The fast-greying nation has long been searching for ways to reverse one of the world’s lowest fertility rates. 日本的生育率為全世界最低的國家之一，這個快速高齡化的國家長期以來一直在尋找扭轉局面的方法。 Boosting the use of AI tech is one of its latest efforts.加強人工智慧技術的運用，是其最新舉措之一。 Next year the government plans to allocate local authorities 2bn yen to boost the birth rate, reported AFP news agency. 據法新社報導，日本政府計畫明年撥款20億日圓給地方政府，以提高出生率。 Many already offer human-run matchmaking services and some have introduced AI systems in the hope they will perform a more sophisticated analysis of the standardised forms where people submit their details. 許多企業已經提供了人工婚介服務，一些已經引入AI系統，希望能夠對民眾提交的標準化表格進行更精密的分析。 Next Article Topic: The Age of Quantum AI The age of Quantum AI is upon us. AI needs processing power that current computers can’t provide but quantum computers could pick up the slack. 量子人工智慧的時代來臨。人工智慧（AI）需要當前計算機（電腦）無法提供的處理能力，而量子電腦可以彌補不足之處。 Google announced that it had built the world’s first real quantum processor, the 53-qubit Sycamore chip. It seems that IBM took it a little bit personally, maybe because Big Blue’s Summit is the world’s fastest calculating machine, for now. 谷歌（Google）已宣布研發出全球首座真正的量子處理器，即53量子位元的「Sycamore」晶片。但國際商業機器公司（IBM）對此頗有微詞，因為IBM的超級電腦「Summit」現在還是全球最快的計算機。 Quantum computing and AI aren’t just two parallel research fields that happen to meet somewhere. They’re more like a match made in heaven. 量子運算與人工智慧不僅是平行卻碰巧有交集的兩個研究領域。它們更像是天生一對。 Big Data is the nexus between AI and quantum computers. The former needs data and lots of it to learn and improve its intelligence. The latter are well-equipped to deal with huge swaths of data in a time-efficient manner. 大數據是人工智慧與量子電腦的連接點。前者（人工智慧）需要透過大數據學習及改進。後者（量子電腦）能夠高效處理大數據。 Financial modeling, weather forecasting, chemical simulations, and quantum cryptography are just a few examples of the areas that quantum AI would revolutionize. 財政模型化、天氣預報、化學模擬、量子密碼學都只是量子人工智慧即將革新的其中一些領域。 Next Article: Topic: Evolution of circuits for machine learning 機器學習電路的進化 Artificial intelligence （AI） has allowed computers to solve problems that were previously thought to be beyond their capabilities. There is therefore great interest in developing specialized circuits that can complete AI calculations faster and with lower energy consumption than current devices. 人工智慧（AI）讓電腦能夠解決此前被認為超出計算機能力範圍的問題。人們因此相當關注專門電路的開發，以實現比現有裝置更快速、能源消耗更低的人工智慧計算。 Writing in Nature, Tao Chen et al. demonstrate an unconventional electrical circuit in silicon that can be evolved in situ to carry out basic machine-learning operations. 陳滔（譯音）等人刊登在《自然》的研究，演示一種在矽材料上的非常規電路，它能直接執行基本的機器學習運算。 Previous work by some of the current authors produced isolated charge puddles from a collection of gold nanoparticles that were randomly deposited on a silicon surface, with insulating molecules between them. These puddles are at the heart of Chen and colleagues’ circuit design. 該研究的其中一些作者先前在矽材料的表面隨機堆積奈米黃金顆粒，並用絕緣分子隔開這些電荷坑。金奈米電荷坑是陳博士團隊的電路設計核心。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1354193 ; https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1349153 Next Article Topic: Australia wins AI ’Eurovision Song Contest’ Dutch broadcaster VPRO decided to organise an AI Song Contest after the country won the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. The aim was to research the creative abilities of AI and the impact it has on us, as well as the influence it could have on the music industry, according to the official Eurovision website. 荷蘭廣播公司VPRO決定舉辦一場AI歌曲大賽，在這個國家贏得2019年歐洲歌唱大賽後。歐洲歌唱大賽官方網站指出，（比賽的）目標是研究AI的創意能力、對我們的衝擊，以及它對音樂產業的影響。 Thirteen teams entered the contest, with Australia beating out Sweden, Belgium, the UK, France, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands to take home the title, giving fans a taste of Eurovision after 2020 contest was cancelled due to COVID-19. 共有13組人馬參賽，最後由澳洲擊敗瑞典、比利時、英國、法國、德國、瑞士與荷蘭等對手，將冠軍頭銜帶回家，在2020年歐洲歌唱大賽因為2019冠狀病毒流行病（COVID-19）疫情取消後，讓歌迷一嚐大賽的滋味。 The winning song, titled Beautiful the World, includes audio samples of koalas, kookaburras and Tasmanian devils, and was made by music-tech collective Uncanny Valley as a response to the Black Summer bushfires. 獲勝曲的題目為「Beautiful the World」，含有無尾熊、笑翠鳥與袋獾的聲音樣本，由音樂技術團體「恐怖谷」製作，回應黑暗夏日的叢林大火。 Next Article Topic: AI technology causing sensation in translation world Through artificial intelligence (AI), there may be another kind of imagination for translation, said Nicolas Bousquet, the scientific director of Quantmetry, a French consulting firm specializing in AI. The expert made the comment when attending a forum, titled “Translation in t

----------------------------------- 🎧 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://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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） -------------------------------------------- 從 Shadowing 練習到真實對話：突破語言學習的最後一哩路 你也有這樣的困擾嗎？明明每天都有在做 shadowing 練習，嘴巴也越來越順了，但一遇到真實對話情境就不知道該怎麼應用？這集 Teacher's Lounge 回應了聽眾Wei的提問，探討如何從練習階段跨越到實際應用，從「嘴巴順了」進化到「能夠對話」的關鍵策略。 一個值得鼓掌的好習慣 首先要給Wei一個大大的讚！能夠持續進行 shadowing 練習並感受到口說進步，這本身就「海放很多人了」。John 老師特別強調這個成就的重要性，因為大多數人都卡在「建立習慣」這一關，而Wei已經成功養成良好習慣並感受到明顯進步。 Wei的問題很典型：「在練習跟讀之後，不知道怎麼實際應用到對話層面的輸出。」這反映了許多學習者面臨的瓶頸—從個人練習跳躍到互動對話的鴻溝。 英語思維的培養核心 John 老師的建議核心是培養「英語思維」（thinking in English）。什麼是英語思維？就是擺脫大腦總是在翻譯的習慣。「看到英文先 translate 變中文，然後再回去到英文，所以一個 apple 就是 apple，不用想說 apple 是蘋果，然後蘋果是 apple。」 這種直接用英語思考的能力，需要在熟悉的領域中培養。魏是工程師，John 老師建議他專注在工程或 IT 相關領域的文章上深化練習，因為「熟悉的領域開始，你才容易在腦中處理更多的英語腦」。 5W1H 架構的實戰應用 具體的練習方法是運用新聞文章的基礎架構：5W1H（Who, What, When, Where, Why, How）。「看完這個文章了以後，去解釋這件文章，去 summarize 這個文章，用 who, what, when, why, how 這個架構去講出來，去解釋出來 in his own words。」 這個練習的對象可以是朋友、家人，甚至「to the mirror if you really have nobody」。重點是用自己的英語去詮釋文章內容，而不是背誦或翻譯。 環境創造的重要性 阿鍵老師強調環境在語言學習中的關鍵作用。雖然節目能提供的環境「每天大概 15 分鐘到一小時」，但更重要的是「是不是可以自己去製造環境」。 許多人其實已經身處英語環境中：「你的筆電打開就是英文的 Windows、英文的 MacBook，然後你手機打開是英文的 iOS、英文的 Google 的 System Android System。」關鍵是要有意識地善用這些環境。 對話技巧的實戰策略 阿鍵老師分享了從雅思口說考試學來的實用技巧：利用緩衝片語爭取思考時間。當聽到問題後，可以先說「Oh that's an interesting question」或「Oh it's a good point」，這些固定句型可以作為「connection 做橋接，讓你可以在中間製造一點點思考的空間」。 另一個技巧是重複對方的問題。當考官問「How is your day?」時，可以回答「Oh how is my day? My day is fine」，前面先重複問題就能爭取思考時間。 語感培養的沉浸體驗 語感（language intuition）是「很難去用學的，必須用 immerse 用沉浸在裡面，然後用身體去感覺的」。這包括了解固定搭配，比如「month 的話通常前面是 in month，但是 Friday Monday 是 on」這些慣用搭配。 阿鍵老師建議透過聽音樂、聽新聞、看劇來「習慣他們講話的步調還有他們的用詞選字」，特別是 idioms 的運用。English Cafe 中有「非常大量的 idioms，都會把固定的字配對在一起」，是很好的語感培養材料。 專業領域的深度練習 針對特定主題的刻意練習非常重要。「你今天看的 finance 跟明天看的 finance，你看了 10 篇 20 篇的 finance，其實那個詞彙大概就是那麼多。」 John 老師強調：「Deliberate practice on certain topics is very important。」如果你想在某個專業領域用英語對話，就必須在該領域累積足夠的詞彙和表達方式。 Reading Out Loud 的隱藏價值 許多學習者認為 reading out loud 沒有用，但 John 老師澄清：「Reading out loud 對你的 brain processing 是非常非常有用的。」如果覺得 shadowing 有壓力，至少要做 reading out loud。 重點是「沉浸在這個 reading out loud 的氛圍裡面，持續的去 focus on English，不用去太專注在阿鍵老師每周都幫大家還有 VIP members 翻譯好好的中文上面。」換句話說，不要依賴中文翻譯，要讓自己完全沉浸在英語環境中。 從練習者到新聞主播 最終的練習建議是把自己當成「news anchor 新聞主播」。看完文章後，用 5W1H 架構解釋出來，「這樣子的方式逼自己不用再去針對單字或片語去做翻譯，而是用你自己所理解的部分、所有的詞彙去應用出來。」 這個過程會讓你「越來越會去挑剔自己在 reading 的時候有沒有做一些理解，還是說我就是做 reading out loud 然後其實我沒有在 process any information」。真正的理解和機械式的朗讀之間有很大差別。 突破最後一哩路的關鍵 從 shadowing 練習到真實對話的跨越，核心在於： 建立在熟悉領域上的英語思維培養、運用結構化方法（5W1H）進行輸出練習、善用身邊的英語環境並主動創造對話機會、掌握實用的對話技巧和緩衝策略、透過大量接觸培養 自然語感，以及在特定專業領域進行深度練習。 魏的提問反映了許多中高級學習者的共同困擾：技能有了，但不知道如何實際應用。關鍵不是需要更多的練習量，而是需要正確的練習方法和心態轉換。當你開始用英語思考、用英語組織想法、用英語表達觀點時，就能真正從練習者轉變為使用者。 記住 John 老師的提醒：不要再依賴翻譯，不要再看字幕，讓自己完全沉浸在英語的世界裡。只有這樣，才能真正突破語言學習的最後一哩路。 面臨類似的學習瓶頸嗎？立即開始你的 5W1H 輸出練習，讓 shadowing 的成果真正轉化為對話能力！ 想要加入這個充滿學習熱忱的VIP社群嗎？ 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday

Summary:  On average, students who graduate from public university in the US is expected to have over USD35000 in student debt loan. Official government statistics also indicates that 71% of US students are burdened with student loans, with minorities – black women hit the hardest. For students, it’s the inability to repay the loans on time that is incurring additional interest, and over time the debt just keeps piling upwards.  Next article Singapore schoolchildren is struggling with stress from school. According to news reports, the number of schoolchildren seeking psychiatric help is increasing. To ease the pressure of students, the government removed some exams in primary and secondary schools and group the students according to ability in math and science classes.  Full article here: https://www.15mins.today/blog/724-about-education-student-debt-a-life-sentence-for-millions-of  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:  Debt n. A sum of money that is owed or due / a feeling of gratitude for a service or favor You will be in debt if you borrow money from the bank that you cannot pay back. Thank you for the help, I am in your debt.  Burden v. n. A heavy load ; load heavily The student loans over time will become a huge burden for the graduates. Please don’t burden yourself with too much debt before you get a job.  Anxiety n. adj. A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about uncertain outcome Compared to student in other countries, Singaporean students suffer from greater anxiety. 

----------------------------------- 🎧 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://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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） -------------------------------------------- 下個月就是中秋節，你準備要烤肉了嗎？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Klim 老師要帶大家環遊世界，一起探索世界各國令人驚奇的獨特烤肉文化！ 從巴西的 churrasco 到南非的 braai，從祕魯神秘的地下土窯烤肉到韓國使用水果醃肉的技巧，每個國家的烤肉方式都讓人大開眼界。另外 Klim 老師也分享了經典台式烤肉醬的常見配方，有興趣的通勤家族不妨在今年中秋烤肉試試看我們的傳統好滋味。 The Mid-Autumn Festival is next month—are you getting ready for barbecuing? This week on English Cafe, Klim and I take everyone on a world tour to explore the amazing and unique barbecue cultures from around the globe! From Brazilian churrasco to South African braai, from Peru's mysterious underground earth oven barbecuing to Korea's fruit-marinating techniques, each country's barbecuing methods are truly eye-opening. Additionally, Klim shares the classic Taiwanese barbecue sauce recipe. Interested members of the commuter family might want to try our traditional flavors at this year's Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue.

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 →https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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. L052: Trump's Gold Tariff Confusion Rocks Global Markets Highlights 主題摘要US Customs ruled Swiss gold bars would face thirty-nine percent tariffs, surprising Wall Street traders completely.Gold prices surged to record highs before retreating when White House called reports misinformation.Trump clarified on Truth Social that gold would not face tariffs, ending market confusion. The global gold market experienced unprecedented turmoil when US Customs issued a surprising July thirty-first ruling targeting Swiss gold bars. The agency declared that one kilogram and hundred-ounce imports would face reciprocal tariffs, completely blindsiding Wall Street traders who expected precious metals to remain exempt from duties. This ruling specifically targeted Switzerland, which faces Trump's highest tariff rate of thirty-nine percent among trading partners. Gold bullion serves as crucial backing for financial contracts traded on New York's Comex exchange, making this unexpected ruling particularly significant for American precious metals markets. 全球黃金市場在美國海關於7月31日發布針對瑞士金條的意外裁定後，經歷了前所未有的動盪。該機構宣布一公斤和100盎司的進口將面臨對等關稅，這讓原本預期貴金屬將免於課稅的華爾街交易員完全措手不及。這項裁定特別針對瑞士，該國在所有貿易夥伴中面臨川普最高的39%關稅稅率。黃金作為在紐約商品交易所交易的金融合約的重要擔保，使得這項意外裁定對美國貴金屬市場格外重要。 Market reaction was immediate as gold futures surged more than one percent Thursday, reaching record highs above thirty-five hundred dollars per troy ounce. The precious metal had gained thirty-one percent this year as investors sought safe havens amid trade uncertainty. However, the potential tariff created serious supply chain concerns since Switzerland houses much of the world's gold refining capacity. A thirty-nine percent tariff would significantly increase costs for importing bullion into America. Traders worried about navigating complex new import duties on such a fundamental commodity, fearing operational disruptions. 當下市場立即反應，黃金期貨週四飆升超過1%，達到每金衡盎司3500美元以上的歷史新高。這個貴金屬今年已經上漲31%，因為投資人在貿易不確定性中尋求避險資產。然而，潛在的關稅引起了嚴重的供應鏈擔憂，因為瑞士擁有全世界大部分的黃金精煉產能。39%的關稅將大幅增加向美國進口金條的成本。交易員擔心在如此基礎的商品上處理複雜的新進口關稅，擔心會造成營運中斷。 Industry experts quickly recognized the potentially devastating impact on global precious metals markets. UBS strategists warned that tariffs would create significant costs for traders who rely on importing gold to settle financial contracts. The Swiss Precious Metals Association expressed concern about implications for the longstanding gold trade partnership between Switzerland and America. Friday afternoon, a White House official attempted damage control by calling the tariff reports "misinformation" and promising an executive order to clarify the situation. This announcement caused gold prices to retreat from earlier gains. 業界專家迅速認識到對全球貴金屬市場的潛在破壞性影響。瑞銀策略師警告，關稅將為依賴進口黃金來結算金融合約的交易員帶來巨大成本。瑞士貴金屬協會對瑞士和美國之間長期黃金貿易夥伴關係的影響表示擔憂。週五下午，白宮官員試圖進行危機處理，稱關稅報導為「假訊息」，並承諾發布行政命令澄清情況。這項聲明使金價從早先的漲幅回落。 President Trump finally ended the confusion Monday with a definitive Truth Social statement declaring "Gold will not be Tariffed!" His announcement immediately sent gold futures tumbling two-point-four-eight percent to close at thirty-four-oh-four-point-seven-oh dollars per ounce. The episode highlighted the significant market influence of Trump's trade policies and demonstrated the importance of clear government communication. While the immediate crisis was resolved, the incident raised serious questions about federal coordination and potential future miscommunications affecting commodity markets under the current administration. 美國總統川普最終在週一透過Truth Social發表明確聲明「黃金不會被課稅！」結束了混亂。他的宣布立即使黃金期貨下跌2.48%，收於每盎司3404.70美元。這個事件突顯了川普貿易政策的重大市場影響力，並展示了政府清晰溝通的重要性。雖然立即的危機得到解決，但這起事件對聯邦部門間的協調，以及未來在現任政府下可能影響商品市場的類似誤傳，提出了嚴重質疑。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Reciprocal [adjective, mutual or corresponding]: The agency declared that one kilogram and hundred-ounce imports would face reciprocal tariffs, completely blindsiding Wall Street traders.Bullion [noun, gold or silver in bulk]: A thirty-nine percent tariff would significantly increase costs for importing bullion into America.Devastating [adjective, highly destructive]: Industry experts quickly recognized the potentially devastating impact on global precious metals markets.Misinformation [noun, false or inaccurate information]: Friday afternoon, a White House official attempted damage control by calling the tariff reports "misinfor

Topic: South Korean ’phone maniac’ won’t give up his LG smartphones South Korean Ryu Hyun-soo describes himself as an ’’LG phone maniac’’ and says he won’t give up his LG smartphones even though the company is getting out of the business. 南韓人柳賢秀形容自己是「LG手機狂人」，還說即使這家公司準備停止手機業務，他也不會棄用。 LG Electronics Inc. said in April it would wind down its smartphone division by the end of July because of a prolonged sales slump. LG電子4月宣布，由於長期銷售委靡，將在7月底前逐步關閉手機部門。 Ryu, 53, who has collected nearly 90 devices over 23 years, said the audio quality made him fall in love with them. At his house in Anyang, Ryu has a room dedicated to the devices and the parts and tools to fix them. 23年來蒐集近90支LG手機的53歲柳男說，音質使他鍾情於此。在他位於安養市的家中，有一個房間專門放LG手機和修理用的相關零件和工具。 He’ll use the LG phones "forever" as long as the parts are still being supplied. 只要零件仍持續供應，他將「永遠」使用LG手機。 "A Samsung phone is like a smart friend and an Apple phone is like a girlfriend to me. Then a LG phone is like a friend whom I’ve shared the ups and downs of life together with. It is sad to see the friend leaving. It is very sad," Ryu said. 柳男說：「對我來說，三星手機就像聰明的朋友，蘋果手機就像女朋友，而LG手機就像與我一起度過人生高低潮的朋友。看著這位朋友離開很難過，真的很難過。」 Next Article Topic: The ‘Right to Repair’ Movement Gains Ground If you buy a product — a car, a smartphone, or even a tractor — and it breaks, should it be easier for you to fix it yourself? 如果你買了一個產品，例如一輛汽車、一部智慧型手機，甚至是一台拖拉機，結果它壞了，是不是應該讓你自己修理起來更容易些呢？ Manufacturers of a wide range of products have made it increasingly difficult over the years to repair things, for instance by limiting availability of parts or by putting prohibitions on who gets to tinker with them. It affects not only game consoles or farm equipment, but cellphones, military gear, refrigerators, automobiles and even hospital ventilators, the lifesaving devices that have proved crucial this year in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. 多年來，許多種產品的製造商都讓維修變得愈來愈困難，比如限制零件的取得，或對何人有權動手維修施加限制。受影響的產品不止於遊戲主機或農用機具，還有手機、軍用設備、冰箱、汽車，甚至包括今年對抗新冠病毒疫情發揮關鍵作用的救生設備—醫院裡的呼吸器。 Now, a movement known as “right to repair” is starting to make progress in pushing for laws that prohibit restrictions like these. 現在，一項名為「維修權」的運動在推動禁止此類限制的立法上，正取得進展。 In August, Democrats introduced a bill in Congress to block manufacturers’ limits on medical devices, spurred by the pandemic. In Europe, the European Commission announced plans in March for new right-to-repair rules that would cover phones, tablets and laptops by 2021. 今年8月，美國民主黨因防疫需要而在國會提出一項法案，旨在阻止製造商對醫療裝置設下限制。在歐洲，歐盟執行委員會3月宣布了新的維修權規定計畫，在2021年以前實施，涵蓋手機、平板電腦和筆記型電腦。 And in more than 20 statehouses nationwide, right-to-repair legislation has been introduced in recent years by both Republicans and Democrats. 近年來，在全美國20多個州的議會裡，共和黨和民主黨都提出了維修權法案。 Over the summer, the House advanced a funding bill that includes a requirement that the Federal Trade Commission complete a report on anti-competitive practices in the repair market and present its findings to Congress and the public. 今年夏天，眾議院推動了一項資助法案，其中責成聯邦貿易委員會做成一份關於維修市場反競爭行為的報告，並向國會和民眾提交調查結果。 The goal of right-to-repair rules, advocates say, is to require companies to make their parts, tools and information available to consumers and repair shops in order to keep devices from ending up in the scrap heap. They argue that the rules restrict people’s use of devices that they own and encourage a throwaway culture by making repairs too difficult. 倡議人士表示，維修權規定的目的是要求企業向消費者和維修商家提供零組件、工具及資訊，以免這些裝置最終被扔進垃圾堆。他們主張，目前的慣例對人們使用自己的裝置設下限制，並透過讓維修變得太過困難的方式，助長了一種用完即丟的文化。 They also argue that it’s part of a culture of planned obsolescence — the idea that products are designed to be short-lived in order to encourage people to buy more stuff. That contributes to wasted natural resources and energy use at a time when climate change requires movement in the opposite direction to rein in planet-warming emissions. 他們還認為，這是一種計畫性淘汰文化的一部分，即為了鼓勵人們購買更多東西，產品被設計成短命的。在氣候變遷需要採取反向行動來控制溫室氣體排放的此際，這助長了自然資源的浪費以及能源的使用。 Manufacturing a new device or appliance is still largely reliant on polluting sources of energy — electricity generated from burning fossil fuels, for instance — and constitutes the largest environmental impact for most products. 製造一種新設備或裝置在很大程度上，仍仰賴會造成汙染的能源，例如燃燒化石燃料產生的電力，對大多數產品而言，這正是構成最大環境影響的因素。Source article: https://udn.com/news/story/6904/5015841 Next Article Topic: Help for Curing The Phone Addiction Like pretty much everyone, Susan Butler stares at her smartphone too much. But unlike most everyone, she took action, buying a $195 ring from a company called Ringly, which promises to “let you put your phone away and your mind at ease.” 和大多數人一樣，蘇珊．巴特勒盯著智慧手機看的時間太長了。不一樣的是，她採取了行動，從Ringly公司買了一只195美元的戒指，保證可「讓你手機放一旁，腦袋放輕鬆」。 Ringly does this by connecting its rings to a smartphone filter so that users can silence Gmail or Facebook notifications while preserving crucial alerts, which cause the ring to light up or vibrate. Ringly透過將戒指連接一個篩選程式辦到這一點，因此使用者可以讓Gmail或Facebook通知改為靜音，同時保留重要提示，這時戒指會發光或震動。 “Hopefully it will keep some distance between my phone and my hand,” said Ms. Butler, 27, a technolog

----------------------------------- 🎧 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://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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） -------------------------------------------- 清單革命來了！從醫生到歐巴馬顧問都在用的學習秘技 你以為 checklist 只是簡單的待辦事項清單嗎？這集 Teacher's Lounge 要徹底顛覆你的想法！John 老師和阿鍵老師帶來了一本來自醫學界權威、曾經擔任歐巴馬醫改顧問的重磅著作《清單革命》，要告訴你為什麼連飛行員和外科醫生都離不開 checklist，以及如何運用進階清單技巧讓你的英語學習產生革命性的突破！ 從歐巴馬顧問學來的簡單智慧 《清單革命》的作者 Atul Gawande 可不是一般人。他是印度裔醫生，同時也是公共衛生研究的權威，更重要的是，他曾經是歐巴馬醫改（ObamaCare）的重要顧問。「當年的 ObamaCare 有一部分是他的 idea 跟他的架構、他的研究做出來的。」John 老師介紹時特別強調了這位作者的分量。 但這樣一位頂尖學者為什麼要寫一本關於 checklist 的書？John 老師的疑問很有意思：「就好像 Warren Buffett 來告訴你說你要存錢，這件事情會不會⋯⋯為什麼要出一本書呢？」答案就在於，真正的專家看到的是我們看不到的深度。 簡單工具背後的深刻洞察 Atul Gawande 的核心觀點是：我們現在面臨資訊過量和操作流程過度複雜的問題，因此需要用更簡單的工具來應對。「不是叫你把東西記下來，而是你可以用打勾就可以了事的。」但這個「簡單」有個重要前提：在速度要快、資訊量要大、工作流程很複雜的現代環境中，我們的工具也變得很複雜，結果搞不清楚「是工具在用你，還是你在用工具」。 這讓人想起子彈筆記（bullet journal）的概念。阿鍵老師觀察：「我們現在要記一個東西、要做筆記真的有太多方法，然後要記下來的東西就會長得都不一樣，那到底哪一個才是重點會有點混亂。」 人性的弱點：太簡單就覺得沒價值 有個有趣的人性現象：我們往往覺得太簡單的事情就是低價值。John 老師一針見血地指出：「有時候人很奇怪，太簡單的事情反而就覺得 low value，會覺得它很低價值，就覺得高大上的東西好像比較厲害。」 「我們不會有一個 to do list 或 check list 然後要 subscribe 19.99 吧，每個月要花錢弄這個東西就不會了嘛。」這種心理讓我們錯過了很多簡單但有效的工具。 從航空業和醫療業學來的精準執行 書中提到了一個關鍵例子：航空業的飛行員和醫療業的外科醫生都大量使用 checklist。這些都是「絕對不能出錯的部分，一出錯就是跟人命相關的」高風險行業。他們用 checklist 不是為了記住該做什麼，而是為了確保每一步都做對、做完整。 Checklist 的真正威力：發現愚蠢錯誤 Atul Gawande 指出，checklist 的核心功能不是幫你記住資訊，而是「幫助你出錯」——更精確地說，是幫你識別錯誤。特別是那些「stupid error」：「我知道我該做這個，可是這件事它的執行不完整。」 這種錯誤最常見也最危險。「不是說老板有沒有來 check，我沒有上班 check，我沒有在呼吸 check，並不是這樣。是到了工作流程裡面到了那個點，我打勾了，這件事情有沒有完全執行好？看起來他沒有達到他的 intended result，那我這個勾不能打。」 從任務導向升級到結果導向 傳統的 to do list 只關注「做了沒有」，但進階的 checklist 要關注「做好沒有」。「我們太 task oriented，其實我們這個 checklist 應該跟 result 有關，那就不一樣了，會整個把它的用法升級。」 這個概念可以完美應用到英語學習上。之前討論的 playlist 是一種分類過濾法，讓你能在有限的時間內選擇 casual listening 或 deliberate practice。但在分類之後，如何確保學習成效？這就需要結果導向的 checklist。 英語學習的進階 Checklist 應用 John 老師提出了一個革命性的想法：「當我在做 deliberate practice，我們怎麼樣用這個 result oriented checklist？我們要針對我們想要 improve 的點⋯⋯我今天聽力的部分，我想要聽連音，我想要聽到所有的名詞人事物，我想要聽到什麼東西，你就做一個 task based result oriented 這個 checklist。」 具體應用例子包括：對數字敏感的金融業人士：「今天的數字我要能夠把它都寫出來」想練習連音的學習者：「今天有沒有聽到幾個連音？」想擴充詞彙的學習者：「今天聽到幾個生字？哪個生字明天可以用？」 設定個人挑戰而非工作負擔 關鍵是要把 checklist 當作「個人挑戰」而不是工作或考試。「大家通常不會很主動，變成工作或者是挑戰或考試大家就會不想做了。所以反而我覺得應該是，你想要 achieve the result，我們可以想想說我達成什麼樣的樣子，然後會讓自己覺得很高興、很有成就、很 high，那你就從那個先開始。」 進步追蹤的可視化力量 很多學習者的困擾是「不知道自己有沒有進步」，但又不想參加考試。進階 checklist 完美解決了這個問題。「你看到你一個禮拜打了 10 個勾，一年下來打 120 個勾、200 個勾，這有沒有進步？你自己打勾，自己都是給自己加分，其實最明顯的。」 阿鍵老師分享了學習者最明顯的進步指標：「一開始在聽我們的節目的時候可能還需要稍微專注，然後稍微用心才聽得到，但後來就是你可以慢慢的同時做其他事情或放空，但也可以聽得到、聽得懂。有的人甚至就是聽熟了之後，現在去聽英文歌你也可以抓到歌詞在唱什麼。」 從輔助工具到自然能力的轉變 學習的最高境界是不再需要輔助工具。就像香港小朋友 Winston 透過多次聆聽就理解了 Castella Cake 和 Honey Cake 的差別，「他整個詞彙是幾乎是烙印在他心裡面的，那個根本連背都不用背。」 「一開始可能你還會用到我們的學習筆記或是 shadowing 的逐字稿，後來其實搞不好不見得需要了。」更進一步的期待是學習者能用英文分享心得，「學以自用」才是真正的成功。 療癒感與遊戲化的學習體驗 Checklist 還有一個意想不到的好處：療癒感。阿鍵老師觀察到：「在做這件事情的時候好像有一點點療癒感，就是 checklist 你把它打勾，然後或者是你把這個 tick 換成 star 星星，或者是換成愛心 heart，你可以一個一個畫下來的時候，好像也蠻有療癒感的。」 這就像是「自製的 bullet journal 子彈日記的概念，你就一點一點把它畫下來，把它填滿」，甚至可以適度犒賞自己：「這個半年回顧了，我集滿了 30 個勾勾，我要來換一個冰淇淋。」 自主學習的終極目標 最終，進階 checklist 要達成的是完全的自主學習。「我們自主學習的部分我們可以自我追蹤，我們就不用依賴老師的考試了。」同時也能「減少遺忘」，因為透過打勾的過程等於又做了 review。 這種方法讓學習變成一個正向循環：設定想要的結果 → 執行並追蹤 → 獲得成就感 → 更有動力繼續學習。「我們每天再去累積好習慣之外，就好像我們可以複利多餘的精力、多餘的時間複利到我們人生的這個小遊戲裡面，然後再讓這個遊戲滋潤給我們養分。」 簡單工具的深刻革命 誰能想到，一個簡單的 checklist 背後竟然有如此深刻的學習哲學？從醫學權威到歐巴馬顧問，從飛行員到外科醫生，這些頂尖專業人士都在使用的工具，原來可以成為我們英語學習路上的超能力。 重點不在於工具本身有多複雜，而在於如何運用簡單的工具達成複雜的目標。當你下次打開播客準備學習時，不妨試試看準備一張紙，設定幾個想要達成的小目標，然後享受一個一個打勾的療癒過程。也許你會發現，學習從來沒有這麼有趣過！ 想要體驗進階 checklist 的神奇力量嗎？立即開始你的結果導向學習之旅，讓每一次的學習都有看得見的成果！ 想要加入這個充滿學習熱忱的VIP社群嗎？ 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday

Summary: Thai mangosteens are selling like hot cakes after an absence of 15 years in the Taiwan market. The return is thanks to a new procedure that can eradicate pests without affecting the flavor of the fruit.  Full article: https://www.15mins.today/blog/719-thai-mangosteens-a-gigantic-hit-in-taiwan  Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:  Queued v.: to line up Do you enjoy queuing for food? Is it a cultural thing to queue in Taiwan?  Entrepreneurs n. : people who start a new business and take risks Does Taiwan have many entrepreneurs? Are you an entrepreneur?    Eradicate v. : destroy completely Can we eradicate corruption? Has polio been eradicated? 

----------------------------------- 🎧 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://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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） -------------------------------------------- 你還記得第一次拿到手機時的興奮心情嗎？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Patrick 老師要和大家聊聊手機如何改變我們的生活，從笨重的功能型手機到現在生活中不可或缺的智慧型手機！ John 老師是在上世紀末，2000年以前的非洲拿到第一支手機！而且當時還有一個台灣沒有的特別功能，讓 John 老師覺得很頭痛？ Patrick 老師則分享了一個高中時期的爆笑惡作劇，差點促成一段良緣？兩位老師的第一支手機經歷截然不同，一位在南非，手機就是奢侈品，一位在台灣，從國中就開始用二手機。 另外你知道台灣的手機普及率在全世界排名如何嗎？台灣人平均一天花幾小時滑手機呢？本集節目最後也帶來三個實用的手機相關英語慣用語，讓你輕鬆學會道地英語！ Do you still remember the excitement of getting your first mobile phone? This week on English Cafe, John and Patrick chat with everyone about how mobile phones have changed our lives, from bulky feature phones to the smartphones that are now indispensable in our daily lives! John got his first mobile phone in Africa before the year 2000, at the end of the last century! And it even had a special feature that Taiwan didn't have at the time, which gave John quite a headache? Patrick shares a hilarious high school prank that almost led to a romantic connection? The two teachers had completely different first mobile phone experiences—one in South Africa where phones were luxury items, and one in Taiwan where he started using second-hand phones from junior high. Also, do you know how Taiwan's mobile phone penetration rate ranks globally? How many hours per day does the average Taiwanese person spend on their phone? The episode concludes with three practical mobile phone-related English idioms to help you learn authentic English effortlessly!

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----------------------------------- 🎧 通勤學英語 VIP 專區 & 🚀 線上課程  ----------------------------------- 💡 想要更自然的提升英語力？加入VIP會員，獲得專屬內容與優惠！立即加入VIP方案 →https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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. L048: 前所未有的晶片交易Unprecedented Chip Deal Between US and China Highlights 主題摘要Tech giants Nvidia and AMD agreed to pay US government 15% of Chinese chip revenues.The deal allows AI chip sales to China despite previous national security bans.Critics say this creates dangerous precedent of monetizing national security decisions. The United States recently announced an extraordinary trade arrangement involving two major technology companies. Nvidia and AMD, leading semiconductor manufacturers, have agreed to pay the American government fifteen percent of their revenues from selling advanced chips to China. This unprecedented deal emerged after intensive lobbying efforts, particularly from Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang, who reportedly met with President Trump at the White House. The agreement represents a dramatic shift from earlier policies that completely banned these chip exports to China due to national security concerns. 美國最近宣布一項涉及兩家主要科技公司的非凡貿易協議。輝達和超微這兩家領先的半導體製造商同意將向中國銷售先進晶片的營收15%上繳美國政府。這項前所未有的協議是在密集遊說下達成的，特別是輝達執行長黃仁勳據報在白宮與川普總統會面後促成。該協議代表政策的戲劇性轉變，此前基於國安考量完全禁止這些晶片出口到中國。 The deal centers around specialized chips designed for the Chinese market. Nvidia's H20 chip and AMD's MI308 chip are modified versions of their flagship products, created to comply with export restrictions while accessing China's massive artificial intelligence market. Industry analysts estimate China's AI investment will reach approximately one hundred billion dollars this year, representing nearly fifty percent growth compared to last year. This enormous market potential explains why both companies accepted the unusual revenue-sharing requirement imposed by the US government to resume their Chinese operations. 這項協議主要圍繞在為中國市場設計的特殊晶片。輝達的H20晶片和超微的MI308晶片是其旗艦產品的修改版本，目的是在遵守出口限制的同時進入中國龐大的人工智慧市場。產業分析師預估中國的AI投資今年將達到約一千億美元，相較去年成長近50%。這個龐大的市場潛力解釋了為何兩家公司都接受美國政府施加的不尋常營收分潤要求，以便重啟中國業務。 The announcement triggered widespread criticism from security experts, former government advisers, and lawmakers across the political spectrum. Critics described the arrangement as unprecedented, with some calling it a "shakedown" that establishes a dangerous precedent for handling national security concerns. Democratic congressman Jake Auchincloss expressed alarm, stating that having the US government financially motivated to sell AI technology to China made him deeply concerned. Security specialists warned that these chips remain powerful accelerators of China's AI capabilities, potentially benefiting military applications including autonomous weapons systems and intelligence platforms. 這項宣布引發安全專家、前政府顧問和跨黨派立法者的廣泛批評。批評者將這項協議形容為史無前例，有些人稱之為「敲詐」，為處理國安問題創下危險先例。民主黨國會議員傑克．奧金克洛斯表達憂慮，表示美國政府在向中國銷售AI技術方面有經濟動機讓他深感擔憂。安全專家警告，這些晶片仍是中國AI能力的強大加速器，可能有助於包括自主武器系統和情報平台等軍事應用。 This revenue-sharing model raises fundamental questions about America's technology export strategy and national security priorities. Trade experts worry about implications for other US companies operating in China, questioning whether this represents a new taxation model on Chinese business dealings. While the arrangement could generate substantial revenue for the US government, critics argue that financial incentives should never influence national security decisions. The deal reflects the complex balance between economic interests and security concerns, potentially reshaping how future export control policies are developed and implemented in an era of intense technological competition. 這種營收分潤模式對美國的科技出口策略和國安優先事項造成了根本性問題。貿易專家擔心對其他在中國營運的美國公司造成影響，質疑這是否代表對中國業務往來的新課稅模式。儘管這項協議可能為美國政府帶來可觀收入，批評者認為經濟誘因絕不應影響國安決策。這項協議反映了經濟利益與安全考量之間的複雜平衡，可能重塑未來出口管制政策在激烈科技競爭時代的制定與實施方式。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字Announced [verb, made public or known]: The United States recently announced an extraordinary trade arrangement involving two major technology companies.Leading [adjective, most important or successful]: Nvidia and AMD, leading semiconductor manufacturers, have agreed to pay the American government fifteen percent of their revenues.Intensive [adjective, involving a lot of effort or activity]: This unprecedented deal emerged after intensive lobbying efforts, particularly from Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang.Massive [adjective, extremely large]: Both companies accepted the unusual requirement to access China's massive artificial intelligence market.Wi

----------------------------------- 🎧 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://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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） -------------------------------------------- Topic: Alleviate dry eyes with massage and good nutrition If you are an office worker who sits in front of a computer screen all day, and after work swipes away on your mobile phone, plays on a Nintendo Switch or other electronic devices, you are at risk of “diseases of affluence,” including tired and sore eyes. To avoid dry eye syndrome, in addition to resting your eyes, you can use eye massage techniques and eat nutritious foods to alleviate the symptoms. 上班時常常看電腦螢幕工作，下班又滑手機、玩switch等3C用品，現代文明病「眼睛疲勞、痠痛」，就這樣無聲無息進入生活。如果想擺脫眼睛乾澀的症狀，除了讓眼睛多休息，跟著眼科醫生教學的眼部按摩法減緩不適，營養師也分享對眼睛乾澀有幫助的食物。 Smartphone addicts and office workers glued to screens all day often go for long periods without blinking; this can lead to tiredness, dry eye syndrome and sore eyes. According to ophthalmologist Wang Meng-chi, getting a good night’s sleep and using a steam eye mask can help. However, Wang also recommends massaging acupressure points around the eye area, including the eyebrows, between and at the tips of the eyebrows, the temples, below the eye sockets and the corners of the eyes near the bridge of the nose. Wang advises massaging each of these areas in turn to relieve discomfort. 低頭族、上班族久看螢幕，眼睛時常會忘記眨眼，造成疲勞、乾澀或痠痛的症狀，眼科醫師王孟祺說：「充足的睡眠、熱敷可以幫助減緩痠痛。」並教學如何按摩眼部穴道，包括眉頭、眉心、眉毛尾端、太陽穴、眼眶下緣中間，還有內眼角的位置，輪流按壓這些部位，可以減緩眼睛不適。 In addition to massaging the eye area, nutritionist Kao Min-min also recommends eating certain foods, such as seasonal watermelon, which contains 90 percent water, and vegetables such as gherkin, cucumber and winter melon to relieve dry eye syndrome. Kao also recommends eating deep-sea fish such as salmon, tuna, Pacific saury and mackerel, which are rich in fish oils and can reduce inflammation, one to three times a week. Vegetable oil-containing foods such as nuts are also beneficial to eye health, Kao adds. 除了眼部按摩方法能舒緩疲勞症狀，營養師高敏敏也分享幾個對眼睛乾澀有幫助的食物，像是現在夏天當季的西瓜有百分之九十的含水量，蔬菜的話像是小黃瓜、大黃瓜、冬瓜。油脂的部分，建議大家一周可以吃一至三次的深海魚，包含鮭魚、鮪魚、秋刀魚、鯖魚，裡面的魚油可以降發炎。植物性的油脂，如堅果，對眼睛也有益處。 Kao says a lack of vitamin A can increase the severity of dry eye syndrome so, in addition to taking in more oil-rich foods, she recommends supplementing the diet with starchy foods such as sweet potato or pumpkin, vegetables such as red and yellow peppers, fruits such as papaya, watermelon or cantaloupe melon and berry fruits such as blueberries. All of these foods contain anthocyanin, says Kao, which has antioxidant properties and is excellent at reducing inflammation. 除了油脂的攝取，高敏敏也補充：「維生素A的低下，有可能會讓眼睛的乾澀更加嚴重，所以可以補充像是澱粉類的地瓜、南瓜，蔬菜類的紅椒、黃椒，或者是木瓜、西瓜、哈密瓜以及藍莓等莓果類，這些含有花青素的食材，對於抗氧化能力、降低發炎的反應也很強。」 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/07/15/2003739918 Next Article Topic: Thai mangosteens a gigantic hit in Taiwan 泰國農業部主任Surmsuk Salakpetch表示，台灣自2003年禁止山竹進口，15年後終於在今年九月開放進口，泰國山竹一進口就在台灣造成轟動，對於泰國水國出口商無疑是一大福音。 It’s the sweet smell of success for Thai fruit exporters: Thai mangosteens have become an instant hit among Taiwanese consumers after the fruit went on sale there for the first time in 15 years, Department of Agriculture director-general Surmsuk Salakpetch said. Surmsuk說道：「台灣媒體報導，台灣人排隊搶購泰國山竹。而且第一批980公斤重的山竹30分鐘就被掃購一空。」 “The Taiwanese press reported that consumers queued up to buy mangosteen from Thailand,” she said. “The first lot of 980 kilogrammes was sold out in only 30 minutes. 另外，Surmsuk補充：「一箱裡面四個山竹賣200泰銖（約台幣203元）。」 ”Each box of four mangosteens was sold at Bt200 (NT$203),” Surmsuk added. 她說道：「市場出乎意料的熱烈反應顯示這是泰國出口商的大好機會。自從九月五日起，泰國公司已經出口價值2千萬泰銖（約台幣2034萬元），逾10萬公斤的山竹到台灣。」 “The unexpected positive response has proved a good opportunity for Thai exporters,” she said. “Since September 5, Thai entrepreneurs have exported 100,533kg of mangosteens to Taiwan, worth more than Bt20 million.” 她進一步指出，在過去十五年來台灣禁止進口山竹，是因為來自東南亞的山竹帶有害蟲果實蠅，因此，這次重新開放進口山竹，台灣要求所有來自泰國的山竹必須經過蒸汽消毒，以除去所有的果實蠅。 According to the director-general, Taiwan’s import standards require Thai mangosteens to undergo a steam treatment for decontamination and eradication of fruit flies – the latter being the reason why Taiwan had been rejecting fruits from Thailand for the past 15 years. Surmsuk表示：「我們已經發展了一套消毒山竹的技術，以攝氏46度高溫持續58分鐘蒸熟果實核心，這樣不僅能夠維持山竹最佳品質，也能夠符合台灣動植物防疫檢疫局的檢疫條件。」 “We have developed a technique to treat mangosteens at 46 degrees Celsius for 58 minutes, which is the optimal temperature and time so the taste of the fruits is not ruine

----------------------------------- 🎧 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://open.firstory.me/join/15minstodayVIP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） -------------------------------------------- 跨國友情大串聯！從香港月餅到捷克先鋒的溫暖故事 這集 Teacher's Lounge 是一個超級溫暖的特別集數！從香港來的小粉絲帶著道地月餅來台灣，到遠在捷克布拉格的台商先鋒偶然發現彼此都是 15Mins 的忠實聽眾，再到陪伴了整個高中時期的 Alex 成功考上心儀大學，這些跨越時空的連結讓人深深感受到語言學習的神奇力量。 香港小粉絲的台灣美食之旅 故事要從一個很可愛的 request 開始。六歲的 Winston 向 John 老師許願：「是不是可以做一個 20 minutes cafe，不要做 15 minutes cafe？」John 老師笑說：「其實我們每一集都超過 20 分鐘，小朋友還沒有時間的概念，所以是真的很小。」 這次香港來的通勤家族帶著兩位小朋友 Winston 和四歲的妹妹 Murphy 來台灣進行四天三夜的旅程，還特地帶來了香港道地月餅感謝節目製作團隊。這不是一般在台灣看到的美心或奇華月餅，而是「香港當地人在吃的百年老店月餅」，John 老師驚嘆：「好重！真材實料啊！我沒有摸過這麼重的餅，真的！你拿起來下面會有其他東西。」 從鐵路便當到雙排骨的生活智慧 這位香港朋友其實是老聽眾了，從去年開始就一直給節目很多回饋，特別喜歡 English Cafe 中提到的台灣美食內容。更有趣的是，他還曾經分享過「鐵路便當秘技」：「大家去買排骨便當的時候要秤一下重量，比較重的有可能會有兩片排骨。」 這個秘技後來真的在台北車站得到驗證！「他跟朋友講了，結果他朋友在台北車站買排骨便當，就手抓有去摸那個比較重的，結果真的是雙排骨！」阿鍵老師感嘆：「連台灣人都不懂的秘技啊！」John 老師開玩笑說：「要是我們現在還是學生時代的話，這個秘技，哇塞，每天每個學生都給你摸一下，會看到一堆人在那邊手蹭變大。」 多語言環境下成長的小朋友 六歲的 Winston 和四歲的 Murphy 展現了驚人的語言能力，能夠在廣東話、英文和國語之間自由切換。「他聽到什麼，他就講出來，那當然有些時候會聽不太懂，Winston what are you saying？然後他後面又會 reconstruct 那個 sentence，他會再說一遍。」 更有趣的是，這兩個小朋友每天早上去幼稚園的路上都會要求：「要聽 John 老師的那一集，要聽 Castella Cake。」而且 Winston 還會認真地糾正：「Castella Cake 不是 Honey Cake，Castella Cake 不見得 always 有 honey。」這次來台灣他們還真的去吃了豆花、剉冰和蜂蜜蛋糕，完全按照節目內容實地體驗。 小吉（孩子的爸爸）採用比較嚴格的教育方式：不給小朋友 iPad 或手機，主要的娛樂就是 reading 和 podcast listening。「對他們來說，我們的節目已經是他的 entertainment 裡面最頂了，最頂的娛樂了，那我們要盡量再做得有趣一點啊！」 意外的捷克連線 更神奇的故事發生在遙遠的捷克布拉格。John 老師有一群南非長大的朋友被公司外派到捷克工作，有一天他們在聊天時提到 John 老師的名字，結果同事的耳朵就豎起來了：「你們是在說通勤學英語那個 John 老師嗎？」 這位同事就是小郭 Antonio，目前在 CTI Europe 上班，based in Prague。他告訴朋友們：「我聽了好久，聽你的聲音的感覺，覺得你很活潑很 ABC，然後身高不高不胖。」朋友們在 LINE 裡狂笑，John 老師回應：「你們在笑不胖的這件事，對不對？」 這個巧合也讓 John 老師有機會更正一個地理觀念。當他在 Instagram 貼文寫「東歐來的祝福」時，朋友們立刻糾正：「我們是中歐，不是東歐。」John 老師解釋：「以前我們都叫他東歐，是因為 2000 年前的概念很簡單，就是柏林的另外一邊都是東歐。可是現在當然是，我們要正視一點，其實真的他們是 Central Europe。」 產業先鋒的全球佈局 小郭他們在捷克其實是公司的先鋒部隊，因為川普的關稅政策逼著很多企業將 manufacturing 移到 regional office，變成區域型而不是全球化的製造模式。「他們在那邊算是公司的先鋒，很辛苦，要去那邊從零開始，然後去那邊打造那邊替公司打造那邊的工廠跟業務。」 有趣的是，很多台灣企業現在都選擇在捷克設點。「以前我們很熟的時候是說他們都在荷蘭，但現在就是荷蘭要去東邊，真的有點遠，所以他們現在很多都選擇在捷克。」郭台銘據說也是最早一批去的台商，還在那邊買了一個城堡。 Alex 的成長軌跡 最溫馨的故事屬於 Alex，他從高二開始聽節目，現在已經考上台中教育大學的台灣語文系！「記得他是在疫情期間就開始了，在我們 VIP 之前，算是高一，近乎高一的時候，整個高中我們陪他長大。」 Alex 對語言學習很有熱情，在當時的 live podcast 中「幾乎每週他是第一個到，最後一個走」，積極練習口說。現在考上台灣語文系，算是走向他真正有興趣且願意鑽研的領域。 阿鍵老師也很好奇 Alex 未來的學習內容：「台灣語文除了台語之外，其實現在很大一部分是在做原住民語，然後南島語系這些，這其實也是很大的一個主題。」從語言的傳播可以了解「大概哪裡的人是怎麼來的」，這是很值得研究的領域。 跨越時空的溫暖連結 這些故事展現了一個有趣的現象：從 4 歲到 18 歲，從台灣到香港再到捷克，15Mins 的聽眾遍布各個年齡層和地區。「我們今天的留言有從 4 歲到 18 歲，到可能有 38，不知道還有沒有更之後。」 John 老師感慨地說：「有些時候在這個轉換期呢，沒有問題。我們這麼多年製作這些內容，你看我們從 Alex 他從高中到高中畢業到上大學，Winston 呢，可能有一天我們會做到說 Winston 跑來台灣自己來台灣玩的時候來找我們。」 語言學習的生活化體驗 這些真實故事完美詮釋了 John 老師一直強調的理念：「生活的周遭，點點滴滴，都是學習的 opportunity。Learning opportunity everywhere，you can learn English just from reading labels on boxes and packages，from food to cosmetics to anything that you really really like。把你的英文跟你的中文都把它當成你的 first language 來，這樣子很自然的，你就不會覺得說，哎呀我要轉換，或者是我要怎麼背單字等等的。」 小朋友透過吃台灣美食來做機會教育，學習多國文化；香港家庭利用通勤時間進行英語沉浸；遠在捷克的台商透過 podcast 維持與台灣文化的連結；高中生藉由參與 live podcast 練習口說並確立未來方向。 國際化媒體的影響力 「你看我們這個國內外有 podcast 呢，其實就是一個非常國際化的一種媒體，所以讓大家都可以收聽，然後收聽了以後呢，讓我們在台灣也可以好像接觸得到國外所發生的事情。」 這個觀察很重要。在全球化的時代，一個 podcast 節目可以成為連結不同國家、不同文化、不同年齡層聽眾的橋樑。無論是香港的小朋友學台灣美食文化，還是捷克的台商保持與家鄉的連結，或是高中生透過英語學習找到人生方向，都展現了語言學習超越學習本身的意義。 準備好成為下一個跨國連結的故事主角了嗎？也許下次在世界的某個角落，你也會遇到同樣在聽 15Mins 的朋友，然後發現原來我們早就被這些溫暖的聲音連結在一起了。 想要加入這個溫暖的國際學習社群嗎？立即訂閱 15Mins，讓英語學習成為你生活中最自然的一部分，也許下一個溫馨故事的主角就是你！ 想要加入這個充滿學習熱忱的VIP社群嗎？ 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday

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