A nation made up of 7,107 pacific islands, the Philippines is a magical blend of east and west with some fantastic scenery. Come take a closer
look at the Philippines.
由七千一百0七座太平洋島嶼組成的菲律賓,
不但神奇融合東西文化,更坐擁絕美景緻。
和我們一起深入探索菲國之美吧!
A closer look 說古論今
Located in the west Pacific Ocean the Philippines has a rich and varied cultural past. It is believed that there is a shared Austronesian heritage between the Philippines and Taiwan. The islands were also a Spanish colony for 300 years, in fact, the name is derived from the Spanish King Phillip II. As well as converting the vast majority of the Filappinos to Catholicism, the Spanish (ruling through Mexico) are said to have left behind an Hispanic strength of emotion and passion, and cuisine. After struggling for independence in 1898 the Philippines became an American colony, which left a legacy of widely spoken English. Finally after World War II (and the Japanese occupation) ended, the Philippines finally gained indepdence.
Nowadays the Philippines are renowned for their growing tourist industry, the sheer amount of islands means that travellers prepared to cycle or hike off the beaten track can find numerous hidden gems. For those into watersports, the Philippines is home to some world-famous surfing waves, such as Cloud 9. From swimming with whale sharks in Donsol to exploring nineteenth century wrecks in Subic Bay the underwater activities are varied. Some of the best scuba diving in the world can be found in the often pristine waters around the islands.
坐落於太平洋西緣的菲律賓自古以來文化豐富多元,一般相信,菲律賓和台灣原住民源自同一南島文化。菲律賓曾經歷西班牙三百年的殖民統治,事實上,菲律賓之名來自西班牙國王腓力二世的稱號。西班牙(墨西哥也在其管轄之列)除了讓絕大多數菲律賓民眾改信天主教外,也留下拉丁美洲激情、熱情及美食的種子。力爭獨立的菲律賓一八九八年成為美國殖民地,自此他們廣泛使用英語。第二次世界大戰(遭日本佔領)結束後,菲律賓終於宣告獨立。
現今的菲律賓以蓬勃的觀光業聞名,島嶼之多讓打算騎車或步行尋幽的遊客總能發現許多驚喜。對愛好水上運動的人來說,菲律賓境內擁有Cloud 9等多處世界知名衝浪場。水中活動更是包羅萬象,從丹索爾的與鯨鯊共泳到蘇比克灣的探索十九世紀沉船,任君選擇。島嶼週邊幾處純淨水域更是全球最佳的水肺潛水地點。
(翻譯:林倩如)
WHO KNEW? 你知道嗎?
Some pretty famous movies set in Vietnam were actually filmed in the Philippines, such as Apocalpse Now and Platoon. The Philippines was chosen because there is some similarity in the terrain. However it isn't the only example of the Philippines masquerading as another country - Brokedown Palace, a story set in Thailand was also filmed there as the subject matter of the film was too controversial for it to be filmed in Thailand. Even more surprisingly Thirteen Days, a movie set in Cuba was filmed on the islands. The film didn't rely on special effects, just the similarities between the two landscapes. Much of the filming took place in the Pagsanjan jungle.
《現代啟示錄》與《前進高棉》等多部以越南為故事背景的知名電影,其實都是在景色雷同的菲律賓拍攝取景。菲律賓充當其他國家的例子還不只這一樁,以泰國為時空背景的《強迫入境》便因主題過於爭議性,無法在當地拍攝而轉往菲國取景。更令人意外的是,以古巴為故事主軸的《驚爆十三天》也來到這個島國拍攝,全片未仰賴特效,僅在兩國景色相仿之處進行拍攝,當中許多場景取自百勝灘叢林。
WHAT TIME IS IT THERE ? 現在那裡幾點?
The Philippines is in the same time zone as Taiwan. If it is 6pm in Taipei it is 6pm in Manilla.
菲律賓與台灣屬同一時區,如果台北現在是下午六點,馬尼拉也是下午六點。
ABOUT PHILIPPINES 國家概況
Size: 300,000 km2 or about 8 times the size of Taiwan
Location: Southeast Asia
Border countries: None
Capital: Manilla
Population: About 91 million
Languages: Filipino (English widely spoken),
plus 8 major dialects
Government: Republic
Currency: 3 pesos is about NT$2.
面積:三十萬平方公里,約為台灣的八倍大。
位置:東南亞
鄰國:無
首都:馬尼拉
人口:約九千一百萬人
語言:菲律賓語(普遍使用英語),及八種主要地方方言
政府:共和國
貨幣:三披索約兌換新台幣兩元
FLAG 國旗
The sun represents the new era of independence sought after in 1897 (the year the flag was devised). The three stars represent the three major geographic areas of the Philippines: Mindanao, the Visayas and Luzon. The red stripe stands for courage, the blue for ideals. The white represents purity and peace.
太陽象徵一八九七年(國旗完成設計之年)後追求獨立的新時代,三顆星則代表菲律賓的民答那峨島、未獅耶群島及呂宋島;紅色條紋代表勇氣、藍色條紋代表理想;白色部分則象徵純潔與和平。
A LOOK AT CONTEXT 思前想後猜字義
1. The slang expression "gonna" is derived from "going to".
If something is derived from something it ...
a. has roots in it.
b. is unconnected.
c. has no significance.
d. was late arriving.
2. I hate being overseas! I find it difficult to convert the
different currencies in my head.
If you convert something you ...
a. leave it alone.
b. change its color.
c. change it from one given state to another.
d. really want it.
3. The very best chefs often have a passion for food.
If someone has a passion for something they ...
a. don't really like it.
b. are indifferent to it.
c. care deeply for it.
d. are bored by it.
4. The Taiwanese are renowned for their hospitality and
friendliness.
Renowned means ...
a. unlucky.
b. lucky.
c. famous.
d. lonley.
Jumping rope has long been considered an excellent form of exercise. It not only burns calories but also improves cardiovascular health and __1__ core muscles. Anyone who has used a traditional jump rope, though, knows that it requires a certain level of skill and coordination. However, with the development of the cordless jump rope, this is __2__ the case. The cordless jump rope is an innovation in the fitness industry that has gained popularity in recent years. As its name suggests, it doesn’t have a cord connecting the two handles. Instead, each handle features a short cord with a
A: Wow, three Taiwanese restaurants just won the 2024 “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” awards. B: Awesome! Which three restaurants? A: Taipei’s Logy at No. 22 and MUME at No. 34, and Taichung’s JL Studio at No. 33. B: Actually, there are many more great establishments in Taipei. How about other Asian cities? A: Singapore claimed nine spots this year, making it Asia’s new “food capital.” A: 2024「亞洲50最佳餐廳」名單揭曉了,台灣有3家餐廳上榜。 B: 好厲害,哪3家? A: 台北的Logy和MUME分獲第22和34名,台中的JL Studio獲第33名! B: 其實台北還有很多好餐廳,那其他的亞洲城市呢? A: 新加坡今年入選9家,可說是亞洲美食之都。 (By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times/台北時報張聖恩)
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The practice of freezing embryos as part of in vitro fertilization (IVF) was thrown into chaos in Alabama this year, when the state supreme court ruled that such embryos should be considered children, exposing clinics to wrongful death claims in the event they are destroyed in the thawing process. In 2021, more than 80 percent of US IVF procedures involved the transfer of frozen embryos, according to a recent report by the US Department of Health and Human Services. HOW IS EMBRYO FREEZING USED IN IVF? IVF uses high doses of hormones to stimulate ovaries to produce as many eggs as possible. Once