Rarely does Nature present such a striking contradiction as the one found in Lencois Maranhenses National Park. Located along Brazil’s northeastern coast, the park unveils breathtaking scenery, where rippling sands meet crystal-clear lagoons. Under the sun’s golden glow, the waters glitter in shades
China commemorated 80 years since the end of World War II last week with a massive military parade against a backdrop of a disputed history about who ultimately defeated Japan.The issues, including Japan’s reckoning with its wartime record in China, are bound to flare again in December, a flashpoint
對話 Dialogue清清：我有一個親戚今年夏天從休士頓回台灣見家人，坐飛機就坐了快一天，落地後還要調時差，光想就覺得好累。Qīngqing: Wǒ yǒu yí ge qīnqī jīnnián xiàtiān cóng Xiūshìdùn huí Táiwān jiàn jiārén, zuò fēijī jiù zuò le kuài yì tiān, luòdì hòu hái yào tiáo shíchā, guāng xiǎng jiù juéde hǎo lèi.華華：長途飛行真的很累，我以前去美國的時候也要坐十幾個小時的飛機。Huáhua: Chángtú fēixíng z
1. 我和他相識已經九個月了。ˇ He and I have known each other for nine months.χ I and he have known each other for nine months.註：單數的不同人稱代名詞連用，其次序一般是 you and I、you and he、he and I、she and I。複數人稱代名詞的次序是 we and you、you and they、we, you, and they。2. 我自己不願意去那家公司工作。ˇ I myself am unwilling to work in that company.χ Myse
In a major step to combat carbon emissions, Norway’s pioneering “Northern Lights project” is set to expand its carbon capture and storage (CCS) capabilities. Backed by energy giants and the Norwegian government, this collaborative project is working to increase its annual carbon storage capacity fro
Have you ever wondered why “Manila envelopes” carry that name? The answer lies in a plant native to the Philippines. Though a fruit-producing plant, abaca is most valued for its leaf stalks, which are __1__ to extract fibers known as “Manila hemp.” These fibers are known for their strength and resis
A: In addition to boyband Energy’s concerts, Taiwan’s first major male dance revue has attracted attention.B: Several South Korean male dance revues and Australia’s Thunder from Down Under often tour Taiwan. Now Taiwan’s first all-male revue has finally appeared. A: According to the Liberty Times
A: Any fun events happening this weekend?B: Boyband Energy’s concerts and Taiwan’s first major male dance revue have both sparked anticipation recently.A: Energy staged a comeback last year — 15 years after they disbanded — and they’re now more popular than ever.B: Their megahit “Friday Night” e
Have you ever dreamed of hiking Taiwan’s majestic Mt. Jade or visiting Peru’s breathtaking Machu Picchu? These adventures sound amazing, but there’s something you should know about first: “altitude sickness.” This condition strikes when you climb to a higher elevation too quickly. The higher you go,
★ Bilingual Story is a fictionalized account. 雙語故事部分內容純屬虛構。“Get in. It’s pouring.” She slid into the back seat, drenched and silent. “Tissues?” the driver asked. “No, thank you,” she said. Water beaded off her hair, ran from her coat, and made a small lake on the vinyl. She kept her head down, long
對話 Dialogue清清：華華，你不覺得最近天氣還是很熱嗎？都已經入秋了耶！ Qīngqing: Huáhua, nǐ bù juéde zuìjìn tiānqì hái shì hěn rè ma? Dōu yǐjīng rùqiū le yē!華華：對啊，白天的太陽好像夏天一樣強，我每天都流很多汗。Huáhua: Duì a, báitiān de tàiyáng hǎoxiàng xiàtiān yíyàng qiáng, wǒ měitiān dōu liú hěn duō hàn.清清：聽說是「秋老虎」在發威，白天的太陽超曬的。Qīngqing: Tīngshuō shì “qi
Week 24 詞法—名詞1. 人們一致稱讚他。ˇ People praised him unanimously.χ Peoples praised him unanimously.註：people 作「人們」（＝ men and women）解時，是單數形式，作複數用。peoples 是「多個民族」、「各國人民」，不是「多數人」，如 the peoples of Asia（亞洲各民族、亞洲人民）。2. 她為他做了一條新褲子。ˇ She made him a new pair of trousers.χ She made him a new trousers.註：scissors 和 tr
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang Interestingly, one of the words Collins Dictionary discarded was selected by Oxford University Press (OUP) for its own Word of the Year. On its Web site, the publishing house of the University of Oxford stated it had conducted a p
If you think you’re cool and know all the latest trends, then here’s a question for you: What does the word “brat” mean? If you said something like, “a child who behaves badly or is annoying or rude,” you might not be as hip as you think. This four-letter word now has a new definition that has becom
A: Seeing as the 2025 Michelin Guide extended to New Taipei City and Hsinchu City and County, it’s hard to believe that none of the restaurants won a Michelin star.B: Some fine establishments — like Hsinchu’s A Cut steakhouse — surely deserve the honor. A: Michelin-starred restaurants have good qual
A: The Michelin Guide Taiwan announced the 2025 Bib Gourmand eateries and starred restaurants last week.B: What were the highlights this year?A: In addition to Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, New Taipei City and Hsinchu City and County were included for the first time.B: As a New Taipei resi
In 2024, multiple airplane accidents caused severe casualties, including a Jeju Air disaster at the year’s end. However, not all incidents ended in tragedy. Early in the year, a Japan Airlines flight caught fire after landing in Tokyo, but all 379 passengers and crew members escaped within 90 second
When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed on Friday last week that the company is working with the Trump administration on a new computer chip designed for sale to China, it marked the latest chapter in a long-running debate over how the US should compete with China’s technological ambitions.The reasoni
對話 Dialogue清清：七夕就要到了，是華人的情人節欸！Qīngqing: Qīxì jiù yào dào le, shì Huárén de Qíngrén jié ē!華華：跟2月14號的西洋情人節有什麼不一樣？都是花錢的日子。Huáhua: Gēn èr yuè shísì hào de Xīyáng Qíngrén jié yǒu shénme bù yíyàng? Dōu shì huā qián de rìzi.清清：是啦！不過七夕有牛郎和織女的故事，比較傳統。Qīngqing: Shì la! Búguò Qīxì yǒu Niúláng hàn Zhīnǚ de gùsh
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