A: The teacher said we’re going to have a test next class. She will give us 10 true or false questions on Hamlet.
B: Will it just be about the text, or will there also be questions about the writer?
A: Of course it’ll be about the text. She just wants to know whether everyone understood the play.
B: I’m going to do really badly. Elizabethan English is really difficult and I have trouble understanding Shakespeare.
A: 老師說下次上課要考試,她會出十個關於哈姆雷特的是非題。
B: 都是關於文本的嗎?還是也會考作者相關的問題?
A: 當然都是關於文本,她只是要測試大家是不是都有讀懂劇本。
B: 我一定會考得很差。近代英語那麼難懂,我讀莎士比亞的作品都是一知半解。
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In 2023, an 80-year-old woman in Taipei suffocated her paralyzed son after over five decades of caring for him. Turning herself in immediately, she confessed that worsening health and anxiety about who would care for him after her death had driven her to act. The court, acknowledging her difficult situation, sentenced her to two-and-a-half years in prison while recommending a presidential pardon. This rare judicial recommendation drew a complicated social response. Supporters argue that the mother’s half-century of caregiving renders her deserving of compassion instead of incarceration, believing that allowing her to live her final years in dignity and
A: Over 130,000 college graduates are about to enter the workforce upon graduation. B: According to a survey, the top 10 most desired careers among Taiwanese are: independent content creator, civil servant, information engineer, financial professional, medical worker, content planner, flight attendant, news anchor, designer and fitness trainer. A: What are the “dream jobs” for young Gen Zers? B: The top three for men are YouTuber, pro gamer and engineer. For women, they are writer, social media editor and YouTuber. A: Every profession has its champion. Just look at Taiwanese fire dancer Yang Li-wei — who was on fire
★ Bilingual Story is a fictionalized account. 雙語故事部分內容純屬虛構。 The mango looked perfect. It sat on the fruit stand like a small sunset, red on one side and gold on the other. “I’ll take this one,” said Daniel. The fruit seller shook her head. “Not that one.” Daniel was surprised. “Why not? It looks beautiful.” “Yes,” she said, “but beautiful is not always ready.” She picked up another mango and held it near his nose. “First, smell here.” Daniel smelled the top of the mango. It was sweet and warm. “Good mangoes have a smell,” she said. “Next, feel the weight.”
A: While AI is reshaping the world, “Money Talks News” revealed seven career fields that are “AI-proof.” First is the healthcare field, like nursing jobs, personal care aides, and social work specialists. B: This type of job is indeed in high demand. So what’s next? A: Up next are skill-based positions, like electricians, mechanics, and construction workers. Then there’s the field of education, like teachers, tutors, and education specialists. Fourth is the mental health field, like jobs in counseling, therapy, and social work. B: I didn’t expect teaching to be safe from AI. What else is