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Though you probably don’t know it __3__ you’re a movie buff, the Dutch angle has been used by famous filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Spike Lee, and Tim Burton. For example, in Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds, there’s an intense scene __4__ one of the main characters confronts a captured Nazi soldier. The menacing posture of the character holding a baseball bat is emphasized by the tilted frame, which draws viewers into his mindset and __5__. The next time you find yourself enjoying a film, take a closer look at what exactly is happening on screen, and you’re likely to recognize a Dutch angle!
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除非你是個電影迷，不然你可能不知道，斜角鏡頭曾被昆汀‧塔倫提諾、史派克李和提姆波頓等知名導演使用過。舉例來說，在塔倫提諾的《惡棍特工》裡有個緊張的場景，是其中一名主角與一名被捕的納粹士兵對峙。這名主角手持棒球棍的威脅姿態就以傾斜的畫面來強調，帶領觀眾進入他的思維，並且加劇了緊張感。下次你享受一部電影時，稍微仔細看看螢幕上究竟正發生什麼事，那麼你就很有可能會認出斜角鏡頭！
* 本文含有外來語。由於外來語有多種讀法，課程音檔選用 1-2 種讀法，僅供讀者參考。
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What Did You Learn?
1. (A) connection (B) interaction (C) direction
(D) expectation
2. (A) alone (B) as well (C) alike (D) as such
3. (A) once (B) unless (C) despite (D) besides
4. (A) with that (B) at that (C) for which
(D) in which
5. (A) confirms the identity (B) interrupts the flow
(C) strengthens the tension (D) eliminates the burden
參考答案 :
1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C
Word in Use
7. frame vt. 表達
The lawyer framed the case as a clear violation of human rights.
這名律師將此案件表述為明顯違反人權的事件。
8. distorted a.（事實、觀點等）扭曲的
People with anorexia have a distorted view of their bodies.
患有厭食症的人對自己身體的認知扭曲。
＊anorexia n. 厭食症
9. intense a. 緊張的
The atmosphere in the stadium was intense as the final seconds of the game ticked away.
隨著比賽最後幾秒一點一點流逝，體育館裡的氣氛相當緊張。
10. confront vt. 與……對峙，勇敢面對
Johnny confronted the angry man and asked him to leave immediately.
強尼與那名氣憤的男子對峙，要他馬上離開。
11. posture n. 姿態；姿勢
Bad posture may cause back problems when you age.
不良的姿勢可能會在你年老後造成背部問題。
Practical Phrases
1. in any event 無論如何，不管怎樣
In any event, I will be at your side whenever you need me.
無論如何，只要你需要我，我都會在你身邊。
聽文章朗讀及講解: https://ivy.pse.is/455bfu
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Computex, Asia’s biggest electronics conference, kicked off Monday in Taipei, and as in years past drew industry chieftains from Nvidia Corp.’s Jensen Huang and Qualcomm Inc.’s Cristiano Amon to Young Liu of Foxconn, which makes the bulk of the world’s iPhones and Nvidia servers. But while last year’s event was a celebration of the post-ChatGPT AI boom, executives this time are likely grappling with the uncertainty of the Trump administration’s effort to reshape the global trade order — disrupting a decades-old model for tech manufacturing. This year’s exhibition will of course feature the hardware required to bring artificial intelligence to life.
For many people, allergies are an all-too-familiar annoyance. The constant sneezing, itching, and watery eyes are just a few clear signs of allergies, which is a surprisingly common condition affecting millions worldwide. But what exactly triggers these reactions, and how can we cope with them? Allergies arise from a misunderstanding between our immune system and seemingly harmless substances. Under normal circumstances, the immune system acts as our body’s personal bodyguard, diligently identifying and eliminating threats like viruses and bacteria. However, in individuals with allergies, the immune system mistakenly identifies certain substances, called allergens, as invaders. This triggers a reaction, leading to
1. 眾所皆知，資訊產業是我國經濟的基礎。 ˇ As everyone admits, the IT industry is the backbone of our economy. χ As everyone admits that the IT industry is the backbone of our economy. 註：這裏 as 作關係代名詞，引導從屬子句。誤句多了 that， IT industry is. . . 就變成從屬句，欠缺了主句，結構上錯誤。又如： As my friend pointed out, necessity is the mother of invention. As is known to all, grammar is not the only important thing in language study. 2. 她心情總是非常好。 ˇ She is always in a good mood. χ She always is in a good mood. 註：always, often 一般放在行為動詞之前，連繫動詞、助動詞之後： He always behaves well. He is always happy and gay. He is always reading. 其他用法類似的副詞，還有 still、also、hardly、seldom、never 等。 3. 你看！他還在寫報告呢。 ˇ Look! He is still working
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日） https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang Training a dog to use the buttons requires a great deal of time and patience, but certain techniques can be employed to speed up the process. Secure the buttons to the floor __4__ they don’t move and dogs can easily recognize their positions. Additionally, starting training with an activity that highly motivates the dog can accelerate learning. For instance, if a dog is more interested in walks than in food or water, it may learn to press the “walk” button __5__ than it learns to press the other two. By using these buttons, dogs are able to express
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