Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）
__2__ Specifically, a driver posts their planned route on the platform, and a passenger finds them by searching for available trips to their desired destination. Once a match is made, the passenger books a seat and contributes to the driver’s travel expenses, making the journey more economical for both parties. For safety reasons and ride preferences, both drivers and passengers can view each other’s ratings and profiles before sending or accepting a ride request. __3__ The options range from “Bla” (quiet) to “BlaBla” (chatty) and “BlaBlaBla” (very talkative), which is why this app is named BlaBlaCar.
This platform is now available in 21 countries, mostly in Europe, with around 27 million active users sharing rides annually. __4__ By helping people share rides, the platform not only reduces travel costs but also promotes a more environmentally friendly way to get around.
Photo: AdobeStock I 照片： AdobeStock
BlaBlaCar 是透過配對前往同個方向的駕駛與乘客來運作。具體來說，駕駛在平臺上發布他們預計要走的路線，乘客則透過搜尋他們想去目的地的可乘坐路線來找到駕駛。一旦配對成功，乘客就能預訂座位並分攤駕駛的旅費，使雙方的移動成本更為划算。基於安全因素與乘車偏好，駕駛與乘客都能在送出或接受乘車請求前查看彼此的評價與個人資料。有趣的是，使用者還可以在個人資料中選擇自己偏好的聊天程度。選項從「Bla」（安靜）到「BlaBla」（健談）和「BlaBlaBla」（非常愛說話），這也是為什麼這個應用程式叫做 BlaBlaCar。
目前 BlaBlaCar 可以在二十一個國家使用，主要是在歐洲，每年有約兩千七百萬名活躍的用戶共享車程。隨著 BlaBlaCar 持續擴展，它開始提供日常通勤的短程共乘服務。透過幫助人們共乘，這個平臺不僅降低了旅行成本，也提倡了更環保的移動方式。
What Did You Learn?
Photo: AdobeStock I 照片： AdobeStock
(A) Interestingly, users can also select their preferred level of chattiness on their profile.
(B) BlaBlaCar operates by matching drivers with passengers heading in the same direction.
(C) On this journey, he noticed that many drivers were traveling alone in mostly empty cars.
(D) As it continues to expand, BlaBlaCar has begun offering short-distance carpooling services for daily commutes.
參考答案 :
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. D
Word in Use
4. establish vt. 建立，成立
The school established a scholarship program to support students.
學校建立了一個獎學金計畫來援助學生。
5. route n. 路線
We took the fastest route that the map suggested.
我們走了地圖建議最快的路線。
Practical Phrases
4. contribute to N/V-ing 捐獻∕助給……
contribute to. . . 在本文中不是指單方面給錢，而是「共同分擔（費用）」的概念，亦即乘客支付一部分費用，來補貼駕駛的旅途開銷，例如油錢、過路費等。
Everyone in the office contributes to the cost of the event.
辦公室的每個人都分攤了活動的費用。
Many people contributed to the relief fund to help the victims of the earthquake.
許多人捐款給救災基金來幫助地震災民。
5. range from A to B 範圍從 A 到 B
The prices of the tickets range from $200 to $2000, depending on the seating.
根據不同座位，票價範圍從兩百元到兩千元不等。
聽文章朗讀及講解: https://ivy.pse.is/455bfu
本文出自常春藤解析英語雜誌: www.ivy.com.tw
Oxford University Press (OUP) will no longer publish a controversial academic journal sponsored by China’s Ministry of Justice after years of concerns that several papers in the publication did not meet ethical standards about DNA collection. A statement published on the Web site of Forensic Sciences Research (FSR) states that OUP will stop publishing the quarterly journal after this year. FSR is a journal that comes from China’s Academy of Forensic Science, an agency that sits under the Ministry of Justice. The academy describes FSR as “the only English quarterly journal in the field of forensic science in China that focuses on
A recent medical malpractice case involving a physician trained abroad has once again placed BoBo Doctors under public scrutiny. This incident has revived concerns about the quality of healthcare in Taiwan and highlighted ongoing debates regarding the legitimacy and impact of these doctors in the medical field. The term “BoBo Doctors” refers to Taiwanese students who fail to gain entry into domestic medical programs and instead pursue medical degrees in countries like Poland and other Eastern European nations. Not until they return to Taiwan do they attempt to qualify as practicing doctors by relying on their foreign qualifications to
A: A number of high-profile films are being released this summer movie season. B: I just went to see Superman and visited the Superman-themed DC pop-up store. A: F1, Jurassic World: Rebirth and The Fantastic Four: First Steps are also popular. B: Adapted from a fantasy novel, South Korean blockbuster Omniscient Reader Viewpoint — starring Lee Min-ho, Paul Ahn and Blackpink member Jisoo — is also highly anticipated. A: Let’s not forget that the Taiwanese film Gatao – Big Brothers, the newest of the Gatao series, is set to open next month. A: 今年暑期檔強片真不少！ B: 我最近才剛看了《超人》，還去了超人主題「DC快閃店」。 A: 《F1》、《侏羅紀世界：重生》、《驚奇4超人：第一步》……等巨片也都大受歡迎。 B:
A: I just went to see the Japanese animated film Detective Conan: One Eyed Flashback. B: There are more Japanese animated films this summer, including Doraemon: Nobita’s Art World Tales, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Castillo and Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers. A: The four main characters of those franchises are children’ s idols. B: US animated films Elio and The Smurfs Movie have also gained popularity. A: Pop diva Rihanna not only sings the theme song “Friend of Mine” for The Smurfs Movie, but also voices the character Smurfette. A: 我最近去看了日本動畫《名偵探柯南：獨眼的殘像》。 B: 暑期檔還有多部動畫：包括《哆啦A夢：大雄的繪畫世界物語》、《劇場版「鬼滅之刃」無限城篇》、《蠟筆小新：超華麗！》 A: 這4位卡通主角真是兒童的超級偶像！ B:
RSS