Have you ever argued with your parents about politics, news or social issues? Maybe you think their opinions are outdated, while they claim you have been brainwashed by the Internet. The truth is, neither of you is wrong. You’re simply living in different “filter bubbles,” seeing entirely different
It often starts with a text message asking if you are available on weekends, looking for a part-time job or you get a simple “hello” from an unknown number. Halfway across the world, a laborer is usually pulling in 12-16 hour days, sending non-stop messages, hoping someone will take the bait.The ult
對話 Dialogue清清：華華，天氣轉涼了，我想去踏青。你推薦去哪裡？Qīngqing: Huáhua, tiānqì zhuǎn liáng le, wǒ xiǎng qù tàqīng. Nǐ tuījiàn qù nǎlǐ?華華：聽說八德的落羽杉很有名，秋天到了正好可以去看看。Huáhua: Tīngshuō Bādé de luòyǔshān hěn yǒumíng. Qiūtiān dào le zhènghǎo kěyǐ qù kànkan.清清：落羽杉？那是什麼?Qīngqing: Luòyǔshān? Nà shì shénme?華華：它是一種杉科植物，它的葉子秋天會慢慢轉黃
1. 她把畫掛在書房牆上。ˇ She hung the picture on her study wall.χ She hanged the picture on her study wall.註：hanged 是 hang（吊死，絞死）的過去式。hang 作「掛」解時過去式是 hung，過去分詞也是 hung。2. 他失去平衡，跌倒在地。ˇ He lost his balance and fell down.χ He lost his balance and felled down.註：felled 是動詞 fell 的過去式，作「砍倒」解，是及物動詞。這裡作「跌倒」解是 fall，過去式是
Small talk is a lighthearted form of communication meant to facilitate interaction between strangers. These brief exchanges often serve as a gateway to a more significant conversation. Frequent topics include the weather, sports, and the latest TV shows. However, many people are __1__ small talk, an
Have you ever felt a sudden pang of discomfort after handing over cash? That sensation is known as the pain of paying, the emotional sting that __1__ when money leaves your hands. Neuroscientific studies suggest that this pain activates the insula, an area in the brain associated with physical pain
A: For next weekend’s Golden Horse Awards ceremony, the Lifetime Achievement Award will go to Chen Shu-fang.B: Didn’t Chen win both Best Leading Actress and Best Supporting Actress in 2023? What a talented performer she is.A: But with the debut of the world’s first AI-generated “actress,” human perf
A: The 62nd Golden Horse Awards ceremony is set for next weekend. So what are the nominees for Best Narrative Feature?B: The nominees are: A Foggy Tale, The Waves Will Carry Us, Left-Handed Girl, Queerpanorama and Mother Bhumi.A: What about the nominees for Best Leading ActorActress?B: Richie Koh, W
Did you know that one in 10 people will develop kidney stones in their lifetime? These tiny, hard deposits can cause intense pain that sends even the toughest individuals to the emergency room. Kidney stones form when minerals and waste in urine become too dense. Normally, these substances are flus
With the pace of climate change speeding up, extreme weather and other impacts are taking an increasing toll on populations and environments across the globe. Here are some of the developments this year in climate science:WARMER, FASTER Global temperatures are not just climbing, they are now climbin
對話 Dialogue清清： 華華，你還記得我們認識的那位自行創業的朋友嗎？Qīngqing: Huáhua, nǐ hái jìde wǒmen rènshí de nà wèi zìxíng chuàngyè de péngyou ma?華華： 記得啊，他最近不是說資金不太夠，也還沒找到理念相同的合作夥伴嗎？Huáhua: Jìde a, tā zuìjìn bú shì shuō zījīn bú tài gòu, yě hái méi zhǎodào lǐniàn xiāngtóng de hézuò huǒbàn ma?清清： 對，他有點煩惱。我在想，要不要建議他去參加「創業嘉年華」
1. 他們搭船渡河。ˇ They crossed the river by boat.χ They crossed the river by the boat.註︰ 表示交通方式時，交通工具前不加冠詞，如 by car、by train、by bus、by plane、by ship 等。若加了冠詞，則變成特指，意思是「他們搭上了正談論的那班船」，而不是泛指搭船這種交通方式。2. 他們不再相信社會主ˇ They no longer believe in socialism.χ They no longer believe in the socialism.註︰ socialism、capita
When we hear the word honeymoon, most of us probably think of newlyweds relaxing on a beach or exploring a romantic city. It’s that sweet, exciting period right after the wedding and before real life kicks in. While it sounds modern, this word has a surprisingly long history. Some __1__ believe the
The subject of placebos has been fascinating scientists and medical professionals for decades. The word placebo comes from Latin and means “I shall please.” The concept of the placebo effect refers to the phenomenon in which treatments or procedures produce positive outcomes merely because individua
A: According to reporter Joon Lee’s analysis, what are other reasons why the Los Angeles Dodgers made back baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani’s huge contract so quickly?B: Second, a lot of Japanese and global enterprises are eager to benefit from the “Ohtani effect”. . . A: That’s sure to increase the
A: Major League Baseball’s 2025 World Series took place last week. The games between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays were so exciting.B: As the highest-paid baseball player in the world, Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers was an incandescant superstar. A: The Dodgers signed a record-breaking
Picture this: contestants are walking gracefully across a stage, competing for the highly desired title of “most beautiful.” However, these participants aren’t fashion models—they’re camels. Welcome to the extraordinary world of the Pushkar Fair, where beauty contests take on an entirely different m
★ Bilingual Story is a fictionalized account. 雙語故事部分內容純屬虛構。Kevin leaned over the bubbling pot. “Hey. . . are you okay? You’ve barely touched your food.” Zoey blinked. Her face was red — not from blushing, but from the “mala” spice and the heat of the room. Her blond hair clumped to her face like s
對話 Dialogue清清：華華，你知道嗎？聽說11月5號有「超級月亮」！那天的月亮會特別大、特別亮。Qīngqing: Huáhua, nǐ zhīdào ma? Tīngshuō shíyī yuè wǔ hào yǒu “chāojí yuèliàng”! Nà tiān de yuèliàng huì tèbié dà, tèbié liàng.華華：真的嗎？太棒了！我想去河邊看月亮，順便拍照片。Huáhua: Zhēnde ma? Tài bàng le! Wǒ xiǎng qù hébiān kàn yuèliàng, shùnbiàn pāi zhàopiàn. 清清：聽說在超級
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