A : Recently, another engineer had a heart attack at work. Fortunately someone gave him first aid and he was OK.
B : I heard that he had been working long, odd hours and smoked every day.
A : Luckily he’s OK now. I think we should all take care of our health.
A : 最近又有工程師在工作時突然心肌梗塞，幸好急救後康復。
B : 聽說，這位工程師因為工時過長，日夜顛倒，每天抽菸才會如此。
A : 幸好沒事，我想我們都要注意自己的健康。
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca, which is the world’s busiest waterway for international trade. WHAT IS THE MALACCA STRAIT? The 900km long Malacca Strait, bounded by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, provides the shortest sea route from East Asia to the Middle East and Europe. It carries nearly 22 percent of the world’s maritime trade, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). This includes oil and gas shipments from the Middle East to the energy-hungry economies of China,
One reason pistachios have taken the food world by storm compared to other nuts is their soft, green color. When ground down into a cream or butter, the green hue __6__ nicely with golden pastries or dark-brown chocolate, making it perfect for Instagram photos and TikTok videos. Their labor-intensive cultivation and __7__ also contribute to their image as a premium ingredient. Thus, buying a pistachio-based product often feels like a __8__ treat. Pistachios also stand out for their distinct flavor and health __9__. They have a subtle, sweet, earthy flavor that goes well with both sweet desserts and
Cameras are everywhere — in our pockets, on our walls and even in space. They capture emotions, preserve history and reflect culture. Through these devices, photography is now essential to modern life, influencing how we perceive ourselves and the world. To understand the root of their power, let’s explore the camera’s remarkable journey. The story begins with the camera obscura, a dark room with a tiny hole. Light passing through the opening projected an inverted image on the opposite wall. Renaissance artists used this principle to paint accurate scenes. However, these images couldn’t be preserved as photographs. That changed
A: This year’s two most anticipated films have finally hit theaters in Taiwan. “Michael” premiered last Wednesday, while “The Devil Wears Prada 2” premiered this Wednesday ahead of its global release. B: Isn’t “Michael” the biopic about the late King of Pop Michael Jackson? A: Yup, it tells the story of Michael’s legendary life, from child star to global icon. And the role is in fact played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson. B: Michael caused a sensation when touring Taiwan twice in 1993 and 1996. His classic hits, dance moves and music videos reshaped global pop culture at that time. A: I’m gonna
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