A: I’m worried about the new electric mopeds.
B: Why? I think they’re a great idea, and they’re environmentally friendly.
A: Yes, but I’m concerned I can’t hear them when they scoot up behind me.
B: Time to ditch the mp3 player, I think.
A: 我蠻怕那些電動自行車的。
B: 為什麼？我覺得電動自行車是很好的發明啊！而且很環保。
A: 對啦，可是電動自行車如果突然從我後面騎過來，我怕會聽不到。
B: 那你就別邊走邊聽MP3隨身聽啊。
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A: Actually, Brazilian jiu-jitsu is particularly good for small people like you. B: Really? How so? A: According to Diana Wang, a US doctor of physical therapy, the BJJ’s purpose is to help smaller, weaker people defend themselves by using various techniques, such as leverage. B: That sounds interesting. What time does Dr Wang’s BJJ seminar begin tonight? A: The event is scheduled for 7:30pm at PMA Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in Taipei. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. A: 其實你的個子比較小，很適合練巴西柔術呢。 B: 真的嗎？為什麼？ A: 據美國理療醫師王幼瑞博士說，巴西柔術的概念是讓弱小的人，也能利用槓桿作用等技巧防身。 B: 真有趣，王醫師的巴柔研討會幾點開始？ A: 今晚7點半在「台北巴柔運動館」，免費入場自由樂捐唷！ （By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張迪）
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