A: I think that’s just about everything. Did you bring your ID? We need to check everything.
B: I’m so sorry. I forgot to bring it. Is it OK if I swing by tomorrow and give it to you?
A: Oh, I see. Please wait a minute. I’ll have to ask the HR head.
B: I’m really sorry. Thanks for all your help.
A:我想這樣應該差不多了,你有帶證件正本來嗎?請讓我們核對一下。
B:真的很抱歉,我今天忘記把它帶出門了,我可以明天再來一趟補嗎?
A:這樣啊,你稍等一下,我去跟人事主任問問看。
B:真的很不好意思,那就拜託你了。
A ‘Dutch angle’ is a classic camera technique that has been used in filmmaking since the 1920s, when it was introduced to Hollywood by German Expressionists. Why is it called the Dutch angle if it’s actually German? In fact, it has no __1__ to the Netherlands. The term “Dutch” is widely believed to be a misinterpretation of “Deutsch,” which means German in the German language. In any event, the name stuck, and the Dutch angle remains a popular cinematic tool to this day. This technique involves tilting the camera on its x-axis, skewing the shot to create a sense of
A: After holding nine concerts in Kaohsiung and Taipei recently, “God of Songs” Jacky Cheung will stage three extra shows later this week. B: They’re compensation for the three shows he postponed last year due to illness. A: He also canceled three more shows in Guangzhou last month. His health is worrisome. B: When touring Guangzhou, he dedicated his hit “She Is Far Away” to late singer Khalil Fong. That’s so touching. A: Online music platform KKBOX has also launched a campaign to pay tribute to Fong. I can’t believe he died so young: he was only 41. A:
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