Nestled in the mountain region of northern Taiwan lies a small village that was once bustling due to a thriving coal industry, only to later gain fame for an entirely different reason — cats. This is Houtong Cat Village (猴硐貓村), located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City.Traditional Coal Mining and
對話 Dialogue清清：氣象預報說週末好像有寒流，天氣這麼冷，我只想宅在家裡。Qīngqīng: Qìxiàng yùbào shuō zhōumò hǎoxiàng yǒu hánliú, tiānqì zhème lěng, wǒ zhǐ xiǎng zhái zài jiālǐ.華華：說到這個，我週末想約剛認識的新朋友出去玩，但寒流來的話戶外活動可能不太合適，我還不知道要做什麼好。Huáhua: Shuō dào zhège, wǒ zhōumò xiǎng yuē gāng rènshí de xīn péngyǒu chūqù wán, dàn hánliú lái de huà
1. 我們必須盡可能生產更多優良的絲布。ˇ We must produce as much fine silk cloth as possible.χ We must produce as many fine silk cloths as possible.註：many 用於可數名詞前面，much 用於不可數名詞前面。cloth 作「布料」解，是不可數名詞，沒有複數；作「一塊布」、「桌布」解，才是可數名詞，複數是 cloths。2. 抱歉，我法語懂得不多。ˇ I am sorry I know so little French ( = very little French).χ I am so
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langMicroexpressions appear quickly and can disappear in the blink of an eye. They typically last only a fraction of a second, yet they reveal a person’s true emotions. Here’s how to recognize the seven microexpressions.Happiness: The c
People use far more than just spoken language to communicate. Apart from using our voices to pronounce words, we also use body language, which includes countless facial expressions. Most people know that smiles and frowns indicate pleasure and displeasure, or that wide eyes with raised eyebrows typi
A: There are always adventurers who want to conquer Taipei 101 as a world-class landmark. Didn’t someone once parachute from the top of it?B: Yeah, that’s right. Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner once parachuted from the rooftop observation deck in 2007 without permission. He died earli
A: Wow, US climber Alex Honnold has announced that he’s going to free-climb Taipei 101 on Jan. 24. And the challenge, titled “Skyscraper Live,” will be broadcast worldwide live on Netflix at 9am.B: Oh my goodness, Taipei 101 is the world’s tallest green building. Is he crazy?A: Honnold is actuall
Twelve dinner guests have just left your house, and now a tower of greasy plates stares back at you mockingly. Your hands are already wrinkling as you think about scrubbing each dish by hand. This nightmare bothered households for centuries until inventors in the 19th century tried to solve the prob
For many introverts, shy individuals and people with social anxiety, mingling at parties is often draining or arouses uncomfortable emotions. The internal debate about whether or not to attend large get-togethers can get especially intense during the holiday season, a time when many workplaces celeb
對話 Dialogue清清：你看到小陳最近發的滑雪照了嗎？看起來真帥氣。Qīngqing: Nǐ kàndào Xiǎo Chén zuìjìn fā de huáxuě zhào le ma? Kàn qǐlái zhēn shuàiqì.華華：感覺滑雪很好玩。看了他的照片以後，我在想要不要去學滑雪。Huáhua: Gǎnjué huáxuě hěn hǎowán. Kàn le tā de zhàopiàn yǐhòu, wǒ zài xiǎng yào bú yào qù xué huáxuě.清清：我聽說報名滑雪教室的話，會有教練帶你練習。Qīngqing: Wǒ tīngshuō b
1. 她看起來很失望。ˇ She looks disappointed.χ She looks disappointing.註︰disappointed 意思是「某人感到失望」，disappointing 是「某事令人失望」，例如：a disappointing experience、a disappointing result。2. 他的話使我不安。ˇ His remark disturbed me.ˇ His remark made me disturbed.χ His remark made me disturbing.註︰同上例，凡是由於某種外來的因素而產生某種情緒，都用過去分詞；這些
German researchers have developed a method to produce carbon fiber from microalgae, offering a greener alternative to petroleum-based materials. Led by the Technical University of Munich, the GreenCarbon project uses algae that absorb CO2 and store energy-rich oils. These oils are then chemically co
Facing relentless flooding and rising expenses, Dumble Farm in England has stopped selling milk and started an unexpected but therapeutic venture: cow cuddles. In 2022, the owners sold most of their dairy cows and began letting visitors spend time brushing, petting, and even hugging specially traine
A: In its latest annual travel guide, Bloomberg recommended two restaurants in Taipei: Golden Pig barbeque from South Korea and two-Michelin-star restaurant A.B: Also, tourists should definitely try Taiwanese cuisine while they’re here. Mountain & Sea House, Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine, and Fujin T
A: Bloomberg just released its annual travel guide, titled “25 Best Places to Travel in 2026.” What were the best Asian destinations?B: There were actually six Asian hotspots: Taiwan’s Taipei, Malaysia’s Penang, Kazakhstan’s Almaty, Indonesia’s Rote Island, India’s Tiger Reserves, and Oman.A: Wit
Owls have long fascinated people with their distinctive appearance and mysterious habits. These nocturnal birds possess large, round eyes and a flat facial disc. Their feathers come in shades of brown, gray, or white, helping them blend easily into the darkness.The most remarkable trait of owls is t
US President Donald Trump has renewed his ambition to take control of Greenland for national security reasons and questioned whether Denmark has any legal right to the Arctic island. The debate has revived scrutiny of how Greenland became part of Denmark, its current self-rule and path to independen
對話 Dialogue清清：華華，你聽說了嗎？2026年是觀賞極光的黃金期。Qīngqing: Huáhua, nǐ tīngshuō le ma? Èr líng èr liù nián shì guānshǎng jíguāng dehuángjīnqí.華華：真的嗎？我一直很想看極光，但還沒機會。Huáhua: Zhēnde ma? Wǒ yìzhí hěn xiǎng kàn jíguāng, dàn hái méi jīhuì.清清：我也是！我朋友說，今年極光大爆發，看到極光的機會很多。Qīngqing: Wǒ yě shì! Wǒ péngyǒu shuō, jīnnián jíg
1. 展出的是幾幅張大千的名畫。ˇ There are some masterpieces painted by Chang Dai-chien on exhibition.χ There are some masterpieces painting by Chang Dai-chien on exhibition.註：現在分詞 painting 表明主動的或未完成的動作，這裏必須用過去分詞。現代英語裡，正句裡的 painted 一字，往往略去。若將 painting 視為名詞，則應加s — paintings.2. 書前面有簡短的序言。ˇ There is a short foreword
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