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
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-intensiv
It seems like every year, new foods or drinks start trending and suddenly show up everywhere. A decade ago, avocado __1__ restaurant menus, while oat milk became the must-have addition to your coffee in cafes around five years back. The latest trend to hit this list is the pistachio. This flavorful
A: Besides hit TV drama series like “Pursuit of Jade,” Disney+’s South Korean fortune-telling reality show “Battle of Fates” is also quite eye-catching.B: Fortune-telling reality show? That’s new. Are the competitors all fortune-tellers?A: Yup, 49 top shamans and fortune-tellers compete through d
A: Which TV drama series have been global hits so far this year?B: The US drama “Stranger Things 5,” South Korean drama “Can This Love Be Translated?” and Chinese megahit “Pursuit of Jade” are all popular lately.A: Isn’t “Pursuit of Jade” the costume idol drama about the romance between a charmi
Have you ever found yourself desperately feeding coins into a claw machine just because you’ve already spent so much trying to win that stuffed animal? Or maybe you’ve continued watching a boring movie simply because you already paid for the ticket? If so, you’ve experienced the “sunk cost fallacy.”
The US-Israeli war with Iran, which began on Feb. 28, has killed thousands of people, destabilized the Middle East and rocked global energy markets by effectively closing the strait.WHAT IS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ?Lying between Oman and Iran and linking the Gulf north of it with the Gulf of Oman to the
對話 Dialogue清清：這個週末你有空嗎？要不要一起去淨灘？Qīngqīng: Zhège zhōumò nǐ yǒu kòng ma? Yào bú yào yìqǐ qù jìngtān?華華：淨灘？你為什麼突然想參加這個活動？Huáhua: Jìngtān? Nǐ wèishéme túrán xiǎng cānjiā zhège huódòng?清清：因為我看到新聞說，海邊的垃圾越來越多，對海洋生物影響很大。Qīngqīng: Yīnwèi wǒ kàndào xīnwén shuō, hǎibiān de lèsè yuèláiyuè duō, duì hǎiyáng shēng
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