An outbreak aboard a cruise ship of a rare rodent-borne illness called hantavirus has left three passengers dead and sickened others, but global health officials say the risk to the general public remains low because the germ does not easily spread between people.“This is not the next COVID, but it
對話 Dialogue清清：這個週末就是母親節了，你們打算怎麼過？Qīngqing: Zhè ge zhōumò jiù shì mǔqīn jié le, nǐmen dǎsuàn zěnme guò?華華：有啊，我們家通常會去餐廳吃飯，不過很難訂位。Huáhua: Yǒu a, wǒmen jiā tōngcháng huì qù cāntīng chīfàn, búguò hěn nán dìngwèi.清清：而且那天的餐廳都比較貴。Qīngqing: Érqiě nà tiān de cāntīng dōu bǐjiào guì.華華：所以也有人選擇在家吃，比較輕鬆。Huáhua: S
1. 他病了三天。ˇ He has been sick for three days.χ He has been sick since three days.註︰這裡現在完成時態 have / has been 表示從過去某一時日到現在的一段時間存在的行為或狀態，與它連用的時間副詞應為 「for ＋若干時」，如 for a year, for three hours 等，意思是歷時多少。2. 他自從星期三以來都很忙。ˇ He has been busy since Wednesday.χ He has been busy from Wednesday.註︰「自從……以來」，該用 since。說
A growing green movement allows hotel guests to fund tree planting projects simply by opting out of daily room cleans. This approach turns an ordinary hotel stay into a direct contribution to nature. Founded in the Netherlands, the nonprofit “Hotels for Trees” operates on the principle that one ski
The New England Aquarium in Boston, US, has set up a “retirement home” to offer a safe and supportive environment for aging penguins. With over half the aquarium’s penguins now older than the usual 10 to 15 years they reach in the wild, staff separated one island for closer monitoring. The space fe
A: Apart from the Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei City, the MRT Sanying Line (Light Blue Line) will open in June.B: Is that the new line leading to Yingge District, the ceramic town?A: Yup, the line will connect the Yingge Ceramics Museum and the Old Streets in Sanxia and Yingge Districts.B: The e
A: The Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei City is to open on May 12, and the MRT Sanying Line (Light Blue Line) will also open in June. Isn’t that great?B: Is that the bridge connecting the city’s Tamsui and Bali Districts? What’s so special about this new landmark spanning the Tamsui River?A: The Dan
In the dense forests of Tanzania, a young researcher sat quietly among the trees, her gaze fixed on a troop of chimpanzees. It was 1960, and Jane Goodall, armed with nothing but a notebook and endless curiosity, was about to change science forever. Inspired by childhood stories like the Dr. Dolittle
★ Bilingual Story is a fictionalized account. 雙語故事部分內容純屬虛構。Rain hammered the roof in hard, uneven bursts. “Hold him still!” Baosheng pressed one hand against the stranger’s brow as the man twisted on the wooden bed. His left eye was swollen shut. The right one burned red like a coal. “It feels l
對話 Dialogue清清：五一勞動節連假剛過，你好好地休息了嗎？Qīngqing: Wǔyī láodòng jié liánjià gāng guò, nǐ hǎohǎo de xiūxi le ma?華華：老實說，好像也沒有。每天都在外面跑，反而覺得更累。Huáhua: Lǎoshí shuō, hǎoxiàng yě méiyǒu. Měitiān dōu zài wàimiàn pǎo, fǎn’ér juéde gèng lèi.清清：我也是，本來想放鬆一下，結果行程排得很滿。Qīngqing: Wǒ yě shì, běnlái xiǎng fàngsōng yíxià, jié
1. 途中他們從墓園旁走過。ˇ On their way they passed by the graveyard.χ On their way they passed through the graveyard.註︰「從……旁邊走過」該用 pass by。「從……（中間）穿過」用 pass through。例如：They must pass through the forest before dark.（他們必須在天黑以前穿過樹林。）2. 老師要我們把這一句用自己的話講出來。ˇ The teacher wanted us to rephrase the sentence in our own
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langOne way to monitor marine biodiversity is to send divers down to take photos and notes; however, this method is expensive, time-consuming, and sometimes risky. On coral reefs, noise is an indicator of a healthy seabed. This is large
Few sea creatures of their size have as much destructive power as pistol shrimp. These small animals, usually measuring around four centimeters long, produce shock waves that can stun or even kill their prey.The attack begins when the shrimp opens its specialized claw, allowing water to fill a chamb
A: In addition to the biopic “Michael,” comedy “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is finally in theaters. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since the 2006 debut of the original film.B: Does the sequel still revolve around the fashion industry?A: This time, “Miranda,” the fashion magazine editor-in-chief p
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
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
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 I
對話 Dialogue華華：欸，你最近有沒有發現，路上很多人背的包包上還有一個透明的小包包？Huáhua: Èi, nǐ zuìjìn yǒu méiyǒu fāxiàn, lùshàng hěn duō rén bēi de bāobāo shàng hái yǒu yí ge tòumíng de xiǎo bāobāo?清清：我上次去逛街，也注意到了。我看到好多人把吊飾、照片或娃娃什麼的放進小包裡，掛在包包上。那叫什麼啊？Qīngqīng: Wǒ shàngcì qù guàngjiē, yě zhùyì dào le. Wǒ kàndào hǎo duō rén bǎ diàoshì,
Dos & Don’ts — 想想看，這句話英語該怎麼說？1. 你為什麼在會上一言不發？ˇ Why didn’t you say anything at the meeting?χ Why didn’t you say anything on the meeting?註︰不是「在…上」都用 on，「在會上」是 at the meeting，「在報紙上」是 in the newspaper，「在快車道上」是 in the fast lane。2. 別為這些小事擔憂。ˇ Don’t get upset about such trifles.χ Don’t get upset for such tr
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