輕鬆學英語
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A Visit to the Haunted House 參觀鬼屋的奇妙經歷
上週末我遇到了一件又奇怪又難以置信的事。那天原本陽光明媚,但突然間下起大雨。我和朋友 Jeff(胖胖的傑夫)在田野中奔跑,想找個地方躲雨。我叫 Jack(瘦瘦的傑克)。我們發現一間房子,它看起來華麗、古老,而且非常偏僻。我們覺得那可能是間鬼屋。身為兩位勇敢的少年,當然決定進去探險看看。 一走進去,一位老爺爺接待我們,他叫 Dennis(老丹尼斯)。他帶我們到客廳,天花板上有一盞大吊燈,讓整個房間看起來很高級。牆上掛著一位英俊勇敢士兵的照片--會不會是年輕時的丹尼斯呢?誰知道呢?這位老先生一路上都很安靜,看起來懶洋洋又想睡。 他說:「我要在沙發上睡一下,你們自己當自己家吧。」 我和 Jeff 一頭霧水,因為沒有枕頭可以靠,也沒有被子可以蓋。我們只好勉強躺在一間空房間的角落。說實話,地板一點也不舒服,但我們實在太累,很快就睡著了。 隔天一早,溫暖的陽光把我們叫醒。我們起床後去找丹尼斯,卻只看到一副骷髏。這時我們早就不是什麼勇敢少年了,嚇得拔腿就跑,回到田野裡。就在這時,我們回頭一看,那間華麗又古老的房子竟然消失了。風把一張舊照片吹到我們手中,那是丹尼斯的照片,上面寫著:他在二十年前的戰爭中就已經過世了……。
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Care for Your Fish 照顧你的魚
Fish are quiet pets. They are easy to feed. You can just put fish food in the tank and let them eat. You don't need to play with them. The following tips will help you care for your fish better. First, you have to have a fish tank that you can see through. The fish tank must be big enough for the fish. It should also have a lid to stop the fish from jumping out. Second, you need to get the things the fish need. They need lights, a heating rod, a filter, an aquarium pump, and seaweed. They may also need some stones and shells. Third, clean the tank every two months. Cut the seaweed with clean scissors and throw away the trimmings. Use a drain pump to change the water in the tank. Make sure the pump is working properly. Lastly, always check if there's enough fish food. You have to give your fish the right food. The food should be the right size for them-not too big or too small. Don't feed them too much because they can't eat too much! Remember, fish die easily. You must make sure you have everything the fish need. If you don't, your fish may die. 魚是很安靜的寵物,也很容易餵食。你只需要把魚飼料放進魚缸,讓它們自己吃就可以了。你不需要跟它們玩。 以下是一些照顧魚的小建議,讓你能更好地照顧你的魚。首先,你必須有一個可以看得清楚的魚缸。魚缸要夠大,讓魚可以自由游動,並且要有蓋子,防止魚跳出來。 其次,你需要準備一些魚需要的東西。魚需要燈光、加熱棒、過濾器、水族箱泵以及海藻。它們可能還需要一些石頭和貝殼。 第三,每兩個月清潔一次魚缸。用乾淨的剪刀剪海藻,並且丟掉剪下來的部分。使用排水泵更換魚缸裡的水,並且要確保這些設備運作正常。 最後,要記得常常檢查魚飼料夠不夠。你必須給魚合適的食物,食物的大小要適合牠們,既不能太大也不能太小。不要餵太多,因為牠們吃不完的! 記住,魚很容易死。你必須確保所有魚需要的東西都準備好。如果你沒準備好,它們可能會死掉。
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My Family 我的家庭
There are four people in my family. My dad is handsome and smart. My mom is smart, too. They are both busy with work. I have an older brother. He likes to play computer games on weekends. We go to school every day. We don't like doing homework, but we like doing housework. 我的家庭有四個人。爸爸既帥又聰明,媽媽也很聰明。他們都很忙,常常工作。我的哥哥比我大,他喜歡在週末玩電腦遊戲。我們每天都上學。我們不喜歡做功課,但我們喜歡做家務。
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A Spooky Experience 一個可怕的經歷
Something strange and unbelievable happened to me last weekend. Jack and I had planned to go to a national park. On our way there, it suddenly started to rain. We had no choice but to run to a spooky house nearby. "Knock, knock! Anybody home?" When there was no reply, we opened the door and saw an old lady dressed in white. "She looked just like anyone's grandmother," I thought to myself. She calmly welcomed us into the house, as if she had expected our visit. "It's already too late. Stay for the night and continue your journey tomorrow!" she said. Jack and I looked at each other for a moment and agreed hesitantly. At that time, we hadn't realized that staying overnight in the spooky house was a bad idea. We followed the old lady into the living room. It was big but quite empty. She showed us a large blue couch where we could rest, and a small bathroom nearby where we could take a shower. After we took turns in the shower, the old lady returned and said, "I'll be sleeping in my room. Sleep anywhere you like. Have a good rest, boys." After we waved goodnight to the old lady, Jack and I left the living room to find a bedroom to sleep in. We came to a much smaller room with only one bed and no other furniture. To make things worse, the ceiling lights kept flickering, and we could hear strange noises coming from the walls. We tried to figure out where the sounds were coming from, but there was nothing we could do to stop them. The only thing we could do was ignore the noise and try to sleep. To look out for each other, Jack and I sat back to back. It had been a long day for both of us, so we soon fell asleep. The next morning, we woke up early and quickly got ready to leave. Before we left, we wanted to thank the old lady for her kindness. To our surprise, the old woman had turned into a skeleton, still dressed in white, sitting motionless on the blue couch where we had sat the night before. We were so shocked and scared that we screamed and ran out of the spooky house. Even now, we still can't explain what happened that night. What a spooky experience! 上個週末發生了一件奇怪又難以置信的事情。我和Jack計劃去一個國家公園。途中突然下起了大雨,我們只好跑到附近一棟陰森的房子避雨。 「敲敲!有人在家嗎?」 沒有回應,我們便推開門,看到一位穿著白色衣服的老奶奶。「她看起來就像是每個人的奶奶,」我心裡想。她平靜地迎接我們進屋,好像她早就預料到我們會來。 「已經很晚了,留下來過夜,明天再繼續你的旅程吧!」她說。 Jack和我對望了一眼,猶豫了一會兒,還是同意了。那時,我們並沒意識到在這間陰森的房子過夜根本不是個好主意。我們跟隨老奶奶走進客廳。那裡很大,但空空蕩蕩的。她給我們指了指一個藍色的大沙發,讓我們休息,並告訴我們旁邊有一間小浴室,可以去洗澡。我們輪流洗完澡後,老奶奶再次出現,說: 「我會去我的房間睡覺。你們隨便選個地方睡,休息好,孩子們。」 我們對老奶奶說了聲晚安後,便離開了客廳,開始尋找可以睡覺的房間。我們來到一間更小的房間,裡面只有一張床,沒有其他家具。更糟的是,天花板的燈光不停閃爍,還能聽到一些從牆壁裡傳來的奇怪聲音。我們試著找出聲音的來源,但發現沒辦法阻止它們。唯一能做的,就是忽略這些聲音,試著入睡。為了互相照應,我和Jack背靠背躺著。那天我們都很疲倦,沒過多久就睡著了。 第二天早上,我們很早就起來,迅速準備好離開。在離開之前,我們想感謝老奶奶的好意。 但讓我們驚訝的是,老奶奶變成了骷髏,依然穿著白色衣服,靜靜地坐在我們昨晚坐過的藍色沙發上。我們嚇得尖叫著跑出這棟陰森的房子。 直到現在,我們仍然無法解釋那晚發生了什麼。真是一個可怕的經歷!
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My brother 我的弟弟
My little brother is the most adorable person in my life. He has big, round eyes, a small nose, and a mouth. I feel happy whenever I see his smile. Although he can be naughty sometimes, he is actually very smart and likes to act like a spoiled child. We often ride bicycles together, play tag, talk about homework, and do many other things. I am very happy to have him as my brother. He makes our family life full of laughter and warmth. 我的弟弟是我生命中最可愛的人。他有大大的圓圓眼睛、小小的鼻子和嘴巴。每當我看到他的笑容,我就覺得很開心。 雖然他有時候會很頑皮,但其實他很聰明,還喜歡裝作像個被寵壞的小孩。我們常常一起騎腳踏車、玩捉迷藏、討論作業,還有做很多其他的事情。 我很高興有他當我的弟弟。他讓我們的家充滿了歡笑和溫暖。
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All About Me 關於我
My name is Ivy. I'm 10 years old. My height is 144cm and my weight is 32kg. I like ghost videos because I am brave. My favorite subject is PE because I like playing soccer. I also like English class. My favorite foods are ice cream, hamburgers, and fries. That's all about me. 我的名字是Ivy。我10歲。 我的身高是144公分,體重大約是32公斤。 我喜歡鬼片,因為我很勇敢。 我最喜歡的科目是體育,因為我喜歡踢足球。我也喜歡英文課。 我最喜歡的食物是冰淇淋、漢堡和薯條。這就是我啦!
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Exploring the stories of Sihu Village
本期文章為金門大學企管二乙僑生吳紹良同學探訪泗湖之作品,透過吳同學精心採訪及文字表達,希望能讓更多國外旅客認識金門之美,也提供本報讀者英文學習之參考。 Located in the countryside of Kinmen (金門), Sihu Village (泗湖村) is a charming testament to the island's rich heritage and traditional way of life. With its well-preserved Hokkien-style architecture, serene ponds, and lush fields, the village offers a peaceful escape from modern hustle. As one of Kinmen's many historic settlements, Sihu embodies the island's unique blend of Fujianese culture and wartime legacy. Strolling through its narrow lanes, you'll encounter century-old stone houses, ancestral temples, and remnants of Kinmen's military past—all set against a backdrop of idyllic rural scenery. Beyond its scenic beauty, Sihu Village is a living community where traditions endure, from local handicrafts to age-old customs. Whether you're exploring its quiet pathways, admiring its traditional swallowtail roofs, or learning about its role in Kinmen's storied past, Sihu provides an authentic glimpse into the island's enduring spirit. Learning about the history and legends of the Wind Lion God in Houhu fills me with a deep sense of wonder. This isn't just a stone statue - it's a powerful spiritual guardian that has watched over the village for generations. The way villagers believed it could punish wrongdoers by breaking animals' teeth gives it an almost supernatural presence. It's fascinating how this cultural artifact blends practical wind protection with deep spiritual beliefs, showing how closely intertwined daily life and folklore were in traditional Kinmen society. The restoration efforts in the 1950s speak volumes about how valued this Wind Lion God was to the community. Even after years of weathering and damage, the villagers recognized its importance enough to carefully rebuild and reposition it. The ritual of using white rooster blood to empower it adds another layer of mystical significance. These traditions reveal a worldview where the physical and spiritual realms constantly interact, where a well-placed statue could mean the difference between harmony and chaos for the whole village. What strikes me most is how this Wind Lion God represents Kinmen's unique cultural identity. Positioned strategically to block winds from Mount Taiwu while avoiding populated areas, it shows thoughtful consideration of both natural and supernatural forces. The detailed craftsmanship - from its fierce fangs to the seven stars on its face - transforms it from mere decoration into a character with personality and power. Even today, knowing these stories makes me see these stone guardians differently, as silent witnesses to centuries of history and belief. Learning about Mr. Gong fills me with a solemn respect for the way communities honor even the unknown. The small, humble temple housing a pair of unidentified human bones speaks to a deep cultural reverence for the dead—a belief that even nameless souls deserve dignity and worship. It's moving to think that fishermen, upon discovering the bones, chose not to discard them but to enshrine them, transforming a chance finding into a sacred tradition. The fact that villagers still offer sacrifices during festivals, and that even the deity Lord Liu acknowledged Mr. Gong's presence, shows how seamlessly this unknown spirit has woven itself into the fabric of Sihu's spiritual life. There's something haunting yet beautiful about this practice. The bones could belong to anyone—a lost sailor, a forgotten traveler, or even a victim of war—yet they've become a protective force for the living. The 2008 reconstruction, where Mr. Gong requested a raised base to avoid dampness, adds a strangely intimate touch, as if the spirit itself still cares for its own resting place. This blend of mystery, respect, and communal care makes Mr. Gong more than just a folk belief; it's a testament to how humanity seeks meaning in the unknown, turning even fragments of the past into guardians of the present. The Stone Turtle's history stirs a different kind of awe—one tied to survival, play, and the unseen forces of nature. At first glance, it's just a rock formation, but its role as a bomb shelter during the 1949 August 23rd Artillery Battle gives it a heroic weight. Imagine villagers huddled beneath it, finding safety in its shadow while war raged outside. Later, it became a playground for children, a place where laughter and games momentarily eased the hardships of postwar life. This duality—protector in crisis, companion in peace—makes the Stone Turtle feel almost alive, a silent witness to generations of joy and fear. The legends around it deepen its mystique. The tale of the antique dealer who suffered misfortune after disturbing the Stone Turtle suggests a lingering spiritual presence, one that punishes disrespect. The geomantic belief that Sihu's landscape resembles a "tiger forcing a turtle into water" adds another layer, tying the stone to the village's very identity. It's fascinating how a natural formation becomes a character in local lore, its "divine power" shaping both land and lives. Today, though children no longer play around it, the Stone Turtle remains a sacred stop during temple processions—a reminder that some guardianship never fades, even when the world changes around it. Learning about the Dai Tian Xun Shou Palace fills me with a deep sense of reverence for how faith and community intertwine in Sihu Village. This temple is far more than just a place of worship—it is the emotional and spiritual heart of the village, a living force that has shaped daily life for generations. The idea that the temple, the deity (the "King"), and the villagers form an unbroken chain of mutual care and devotion speaks to a profound cultural tradition where belief is not just personal but collective, binding people together in shared rituals and responsibilities. What strikes me most is how every aspect of life—from temple construction to seasonal festivals, from divine consultations to communal labor—revolves around this sacred space. The temple is not just a backdrop to life; it actively guides it, offering protection, moral order, and a sense of belonging. The emphasis on selflessness and collective benefit in maintaining traditions is especially moving. It suggests that the temple's endurance isn't just about faith in the divine, but also faith in one another—a shared commitment to preserving what uplifts the entire community. There's also something powerful about how the temple adapts. The mention that "customs can be established or changed" reveals a dynamic spirituality, one that balances deep-rooted tradition with the need for renewal. This isn't a stagnant relic of the past, but a living institution that evolves while holding fast to its core purpose: fostering harmony and justice under the King's watchful gaze. To witness such a tradition is to see how sacred spaces can become the soul of a community, anchoring identity and purpose across centuries. Ultimately, the Dai Tian Xun Shou Palace feels like a testament to resilience—not just of a temple, but of the people who sustain it. It reminds me that the most enduring traditions are those that unite, adapt, and above all, serve the greater good. Walking through Sihu, one can almost feel the presence of that unbroken chain, linking past, present, and future in an endless cycle of devotion and care. Exploring the stories of Sihu Village—from its Wind Lion Gods and Mr. Gong's humble shrine to the Stone Turtle's protective embrace and the Dai Tian Xun Shou Palace’s sacred influence—reveals a community where history, spirituality, and daily life are deeply intertwined. Each landmark is more than just a physical structure; it is a vessel of memory, belief, and resilience, shaped by generations of villagers who have relied on these guardians for survival, identity, and hope. The Wind Lion God stands as a fierce protector against both natural and supernatural threats, embodying Kinmen's struggle against the elements and its unyielding spirit. Mr. Gong's shrine, with its anonymous bones, reflects a profound respect for the unknown dead, transforming chance discoveries into enduring traditions of reverence. The Stone Turtle, once a wartime shelter and children's playground, carries the weight of legend, its geomantic power a reminder of the unseen forces that villagers believe shape their fate. And at the heart of it all, the Dai Tian Xun Shou Palace orchestrates communal life, binding people together through rituals that balance divine worship with collective responsibility. —————————————————— 金門大學王宏男博士(評析):來自南洋的學子吳紹良同學,在我這學期通識中心開設《金門生態學》中,展現了令人讚賞的穎悟之姿。尤其在《泗湖村史》的筆耕之間,字裡行間流淌著對這片土地深沉的眷戀。願他在往後的四年光陰裡,這份赤忱之心,終能學有所成,圓滿大學之夢。
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Where Will I Be in Ten Years? 十年後的我會在哪裡?
"The best way to predict your future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln In ten years, who will I be? Will I find success and happiness? The future is unknown, but one thing is for sure: I have the power to create it. This is the story of my journey ahead, the choices I will make, and the person I will become. My name is Nick. Right now, I am a student at Jin-Ning Primary and Junior High School. I enjoy listening to music and reading books. In ten years, I will be twenty-four years old. I plan to study in the Department of English at National Taiwan Normal University. In the future, I want to be a cram school teacher, because not only can I choose the students I want to teach, but it is also a stable job that allows me to earn a lot of money. Most importantly, I feel accomplished when teaching students and learning new things. I have some dreams that I want to achieve: to travel around the world, see a Taylor Swift concert, and earn a lot of money. These dreams are not easy to achieve, so right now, I have to improve my English skills by listening to English songs and watching English videos every day. I used to like English songs just because of their melody, but now, I've started to pay more attention to their lyrics and try to sing along with them. I think this is a good way to improve my English. Step by step, I believe I will get closer to the life I dream of. The road will not always be easy. Sometimes, English grammar will be difficult. Sometimes, traveling will be too expensive. I might not get into my first-choice school. But each problem will help me grow stronger. Problems are not walls - they are steps that help me become the teacher I want to be. In ten years, I hope to be more confident and brave. I wish that when I face a problem or make a mistake, I will be able to handle it better. I feel excited and nervous about the future because it is challenging. Lincoln said that we can predict our future by creating it. I say that we can create our future by first being brave enough to dream it. 「預測未來的最好方法就是創造未來。」──亞伯拉罕‧林肯 十年後的我會是什麼樣子呢?我會找到成功與幸福嗎?未來是未知的,但有一點是確定的:我有能力去創造它。這是我未來旅程的故事,這些是我將做出的選擇,還有我將成為的人。 我叫Nick。現在,我是金寧國中小學的學生。我喜歡聽音樂和閱讀書籍。十年後,我會是24歲。我計劃在國立台灣師範大學的英語系繼續深造。未來,我想當一名補習班老師,因為不僅可以選擇我想教的學生,這也是一份穩定的工作,讓我能賺到很多錢。最重要的是,我在教學和學習新知識的過程中會感到很有成就感。 我有一些夢想想要實現:環遊世界、看一場泰勒·斯威夫特的演唱會,以及賺很多錢。這些夢想並不容易實現,所以現在,我每天都會聽英文歌和看英文影片來提升我的英語能力。我以前喜歡英文歌,只是因為它們的旋律,但現在,我開始更注意歌詞並試著跟著唱。我認為這是提升我英語的好方法。一步一步來,我相信我會越來越接近我夢想中的生活。 這條路不會總是那麼容易。有時候,英語語法會很難;有時候,旅行會太貴;我可能無法進入我的第一志願學校。但每一個問題都會幫助我變得更強大。問題不是牆壁,而是幫助我成為理想中的老師的階梯。 十年後,我希望自己能變得更有自信和更勇敢。我希望當我面對問題或犯錯時,能夠更好地處理。我對未來既興奮又緊張,因為它充滿挑戰。林肯曾說過,我們可以通過創造來預測未來。而我說,我們可以通過勇敢地去夢想,來創造我們的未來。
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The Marvelous City 美好的城市
I live in Kinmen. It's a small island next to China, but it belongs to Taiwan. You can see China from the beaches of the island. It's beautiful and fun. There are a lot of farms and a few houses and buildings. There are many wonderful things to do and see in my city. It's famous for its Wind Lions and sorghum wine. There are statues of Wind Lions and sorghum fields everywhere, which help people become really good at making sorghum wine. Tourists can ride bikes, go for a walk, or go running while exploring the island because there aren't many cars. People who love architecture would be fascinated to see the ancient houses and Western-style buildings on this island. They can also go fishing because there are many ponds filled with fish. You can also go birdwatching because there are different kinds of birds here. There are a lot of beaches, so you can try collecting some seashells along the beach. I have lived on this island for ten years, and I feel happy here. 我住在金門。金門是一個在中國大陸旁邊的小島,但它是屬於台灣的。從海邊就可以看到對岸的中國。這裡又美又好玩,有很多農田,也有一些房子和建築物。 我的家鄉有很多好玩又特別的地方。這裡有名的是風獅爺和高粱酒。到處都可以看到風獅爺的雕像,也有很多高粱田,大家都很會釀高粱酒。觀光客來到這裡,可以騎腳踏車、散步或跑步,因為路上車子不多。喜歡建築的人,一定會很喜歡這裡的古厝和西式建築。這裡還有很多魚池,所以也可以去釣魚。因為有各種不同的鳥,也很適合賞鳥。海邊也很多,大家可以去撿貝殼喔! 我在這個島上已經住了十年,我覺得很開心。
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Toy's Party 玩具派對
In English class, Teacher Sonia asked us to join a toy party with Filipino kids. This was my self-introduction: "Kumusta. We are from Kinmen, Taiwan. My name is Elsa. I'm six years old. This is my favorite toy. It is a piano. Let me play it for you. Thank you." When I finished the show, my classmates applauded me. I was happy. 在英文課上,Sonia老師請我們和菲律賓的小朋友一起參加一場玩具派對。 這是我的自我介紹: 「Kumusta(你好)。我們來自台灣金門。我叫Elsa,我六歲了。這是我最喜歡的玩具,是一台小鋼琴。讓我彈給你們聽。謝謝!」 當我表演完後,同學們為我鼓掌,我覺得好開心!
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A Lesson Learned on a Rainy Day 在雨天學到的一課
Fifteen-year-old Judy was thrilled when she ordered her favorite Harry Potter book online. Six days later, she received a notification that her package had arrived at the local convenience store. Excited to get her hands on the book, she decided to ride her bicycle to pick it up. Before leaving, her mother warned her about the weather forecast predicting rain and suggested she take an umbrella. However, Judy dismissed her mother's concerns as unnecessary worrying. The road to the store went smoothly, and she successfully picked up her package. However, the weather suddenly changed dramatically. Her decision to ignore her mother's advice came at a high cost on her return trip. Both Judy and her precious new book got completely soaked. To make matters worse, she caught a bad cold the next day, forcing her to stay in bed instead of enjoying her new book. This experience taught her a valuable lesson about the importance of heeding both weather forecasts and her mother's wisdom. 十五歲的朱迪在網上訂購了她最喜愛的《哈利·波特》書籍,當她收到通知說包裹已經到達當地的便利店時,她興奮不已。六天後,她決定騎自行車去取書。出發前,媽媽提醒她天氣預報預示會下雨,並建議她帶把雨傘。然而,朱迪認為媽媽的擔心多餘,便不以為意。 前往便利店的路程順利無阻,她順利拿到了包裹。然而,天氣突然發生了劇變。她忽視媽媽建議的決定在回程時付出了沉重的代價。朱迪和她珍貴的新書被淋得透濕。更糟的是,她第二天得了重感冒,不得不躺在床上,無法享受她的新書。這次經歷讓她深刻體會到,聽從天氣預報和媽媽的建議有多麼重要。
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The Scariest Experience in My Life 我人生中最可怕的經歷
Something strange and unbelievable happened to me last weekend. It was a rainy day. We went to play basketball in our school gym, and when it was about time for us to go home, it was raining heavily. My friend Jerry and I forgot to bring our umbrellas, so we had to run. We planned to go to our classmate Max's home, but unfortunately, we got lost on our way. As the sky got darker and darker, the weather grew colder and colder. Jerry and I had been lost for hours, and our cell phones' batteries were dead. We were cold, tired, and starving. We almost gave up hope and lay down on the ground when, suddenly, an ancient and remote castle appeared. It was eleven o'clock at night, so even though it didn't make any sense to find a castle in Kinmen, we decided to walk in anyway. Inside the castle, we saw an old gentleman in a nice suit. He introduced himself as Hulk and welcomed us to his place. The place was bright, clean, and spacious. There was even a big, nice fireplace in the middle of the living room. "There are plenty of bedrooms here. You can sleep wherever you like." We were surprised to hear that but truly thankful for Hulk's help. Hulk left. Jerry and I were a little bit afraid, so together we explored the place and finally chose a room to stay in. Because there were no beds in the room, Jerry and I had to sit back to back and sleep in the corner. It was Monday morning. The sun shone through the window, and we got up and saw something scary. A skeleton dressed in a nice suit was sitting in front of the window across our room. We screamed, rushed out of the castle, and never went back. It was the scariest experience in my life so far. 上個週末,發生了一件既奇怪又難以置信的事情。那天是個下著大雨的日子。我們去學校的體育館打籃球,當我們準備要回家的時候,外面正下著滂沱大雨。我和我的朋友Jerry忘了帶雨傘,所以我們只好跑回去。我們原本計畫要去同學Max的家,但不幸的是,我們在路上迷路了。 隨著天色越來越暗,天氣也變得越來越冷。我和Jerry迷路已經好幾個小時,手機的電池也沒電了。我們又冷又累又餓,差點就放棄希望,準備躺在地上休息時,突然眼前出現了一座古老又偏僻的城堡。那時已經是晚上11點,雖然在金門找到一座城堡根本不合邏輯,但我們還是決定走進去看看。 城堡裡,我們看到一位穿著西裝的老先生。他自我介紹說自己叫Hulk,並歡迎我們來到他的地方。這裡很明亮、乾淨又寬敞,客廳中央甚至還有一個大而漂亮的壁爐。"這裡有很多臥房,你們可以選擇任何一個睡。"聽到這番話,我們雖然感到驚訝,但也非常感謝Hulk的幫助。 Hulk離開後,我和Jerry有點害怕,所以我們一起探索了這個地方,最後選了一間房間住下來。因為房間裡沒有床,我和Jerry只好背對背坐在角落裡,準備睡覺。 到了星期一早上,陽光透過窗戶照進來,我們起床後看到了一個非常可怕的東西。那是一具穿著西裝的骷髏,正坐在我們房間對面的窗戶旁邊。我們尖叫著衝出城堡,再也沒有回去過。那真的是我人生中最可怕的經歷。
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Me and My Dreams 我和我的夢想
Hello everyone, my name is Rock, and my friends call me Angry Doggy. I am 9 years old. I live in Kinmen. I go to Jung-Jeng Primary School, and I'm in class 403. My favorite subject is Math. I have many friends at school, and we always do everything together. I like to eat ice cream. I want to be a cook so I can make ice cream for everyone. Thank you for reading. 大家好,我叫 Rock,我的朋友叫我 Angry Doggy。我今年 9 歲,住在金門。我上中正國小,現在是 403 班的學生。最喜歡的科目是數學。我在學校有很多朋友,我們總是一起做各種事情。我很喜歡吃冰淇淋,我希望將來能當廚師,這樣就可以為大家做冰淇淋了。謝謝大家閱讀!
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All About Me 關於我
My name is Jone. I am 11 years old. I am 143.3 cm tall and I weigh 39.5 kg. I like funny videos because I am funny. My favorite subject is music because I love singing. I also like English. My favorite foods are ice cream, fries, and watermelon. That's all about me. 我的名字叫做 Jone,我今年 11 歲。 我的身高是 143.3 公分,體重大約是 39.5 公斤。 我喜歡看有趣的影片,因為我覺得自己也很有趣。 我最喜歡的科目是音樂,因為我喜歡唱歌。我也喜歡英文課。 我最喜歡的食物是冰淇淋、薯條和西瓜。這就是我啦!
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Camping in the Rain 雨中露營
Something strange and unbelievable happened to my classmates last weekend. Bob and Jerry were best friends. They planned to go camping with the scouts club. In the evening, they were sent into the forest to collect some sticks for the campfire. Unfortunately, it started to rain heavily, and they didn't have an umbrella. They ran quickly to a big, fancy, ancient house, hoping to borrow one. Jerry knocked on the door. "Excuse me, we are Boy Scouts from Jinning Junior High School. May we borrow an umbrella, please?" A friendly old man opened the door and welcomed them in. "Of course, my boys. You are all wet. Come in and have some tea and snacks. I will go get an umbrella for you." Jerry and Bob were very hungry, so they didn't want to miss a free treat. They walked inside and enjoyed a fancy tea time. After the big meal, they felt very sleepy. The friendly old man came in again to clean the table. "It's still raining outside. Instead of sleeping in a tent in the rain, why not stay here for the night? I'll rest on this sofa. You can sleep anywhere you like." Jerry and Bob looked at each other and smiled. How lucky they were! They were supposed to go back and meet their scout friends, but they just couldn't leave this warm, cozy place. They thanked the old man and happily stayed. They slept soundly all night and forgot they came just to borrow an umbrella. The next morning, a cold breeze woke Jerry and Bob up. The fire in the fireplace had gone out, and they saw that the window was broken. Was there a robbery last night? They went into the old man's bedroom to check on him, but they couldn't find him anywhere. Suddenly, they heard a noise by their feet - a rat ran by and hid under the sofa. They followed the rat and saw a skeleton on the sofa! Jerry and Bob were terrified. They ran out of the house, into the forest, and back to their camp. When they looked back, the big, fancy, ancient house had disappeared. They were still wet and starving in the rain. 雨中露營 上週末,我的同學們經歷了一件奇怪又難以置信的事情。Bob 和 Jerry 是最要好的朋友,他們計劃和童子軍社一起去露營。傍晚時,他們被派去森林裡撿一些柴火來生營火。不幸的是,開始下起大雨,他們又沒帶傘。他們趕緊跑到一棟又大又漂亮的古老房子,希望能借一把傘。 Jerry 敲了門說:「不好意思,我們是金寧國中的童子軍,可以借我們一把傘嗎?」一位親切的老先生開門,歡迎他們進來。「當然可以,孩子們。你們都淋濕了。進來喝點茶、吃點點心吧。我去拿傘給你們。」當時 Jerry 和 Bob 餓壞了,所以他們決定不錯過這份免費的大餐。他們走進屋裡,享受了一段豪華的下午茶時光。 吃飽後,他們感到很睏。那位親切的老先生再次進來收拾桌子說:「外面還在下雨。與其在帳篷裡淋雨睡覺,不如今晚就待在這裡吧?我就在這張沙發上休息,你們可以隨便選地方睡。」 Jerry 和 Bob 互看了一眼,笑了。他們好幸運啊!他們本來應該回去找其他童子軍的,但現在實在不想離開這個溫暖又舒適的地方。他們向老先生道謝,快樂地留下來。他們一夜好眠,甚至忘了自己原本只是來借一把傘。 隔天早上,一陣冷風吹醒了他們。壁爐裡的火已經熄了,而且窗戶也破了。昨晚發生了搶案嗎?他們走進老先生的臥室想找他,但哪裡都找不到。突然,他們腳邊傳來聲音──一隻老鼠跑過去,躲到沙發底下。他們跟著老鼠一看,竟然看到沙發上有一具骷髏!Jerry 和 Bob 嚇壞了。他們衝出那棟房子,跑進森林,回到自己的營地。回頭一看,那棟又大又漂亮的古老房子竟然不見了。他們仍然淋著雨、餓著肚子。
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What I Want to Be When I Grow Up 我長大後想做的工作
Have you ever dreamed about what you want to be when you grow up? When I grow up, I want to be a scientist. The main reason I want to be a scientist is because I want to discover different species that are non-human (humanoid) or alien-like creatures that might be out there in the universe, on other planets, or in galaxies, black holes, wormholes, and other mysterious places in space. Another reason I want to be a scientist is to explore new types of cells, such as bacteria, viruses, amoebas, and other microscopic organisms or diseases that could exist outside of Earth. The type of scientist I want to be is an astronomer. Astronomers usually use telescopes to discover planets beyond Earth and study them to see if they could support life or have new forms of life that go beyond our imagination. Some astronomers work with space agencies like NASA to plan space missions. If I were an astronomer, I would likely discover exoplanets, like J1407B. If you don't know what an exoplanet is, it's a planet that orbits a star outside of our solar system. J1407B is also known as "Super Saturn" because of its giant ring system. To become an astronomer, I will study science and math in school and learn more about planets and the universe. I will also explore the internet to learn more about other planets and potential new life forms. Reading books about space, watching space documentaries, participating in science fairs, and visiting planetariums could also help me achieve my goal of becoming an astronomer in the future. I really hope to achieve this dream one day. Don't you think it's exciting? 你有沒有曾經夢想過長大後想做什麼呢?我長大後想當一位科學家。我想當科學家的主要原因是,我想發現一些不同的物種,像是非人類的(擬人類)或是外星生物,這些生物可能潛伏在宇宙的某個角落,或許存在於其他星球、銀河系、黑洞、蟲洞等神秘的太空場所。另一個原因是,我想探索新的細胞種類,像是細菌、病毒、變形蟲等微生物,還有可能存在地球外的其他疾病。 我想成為的科學家類型是天文學家。天文學家通常使用望遠鏡來發現地球以外的行星,並研究這些行星是否適合生命生存,或是否擁有超乎我們想像的生命形式。有些天文學家會與像是 NASA 這樣的太空機構合作,規劃太空任務。 如果我成為天文學家的話,我很可能會發現類似 J1407B 的外行星。如果你不知道外行星是什麼,那就是一顆繞著太陽系外的恆星運行的行星。J1407B 也被稱為「超土星」,因為它擁有巨大的環系。 要成為天文學家,我會在學校努力學習科學和數學,並深入了解行星和宇宙。我也會利用網路學習更多關於其他行星和潛在的新生命形式的資訊。閱讀太空相關的書籍、觀看太空紀錄片、參加科學展覽,還有去天文館參觀,也都能幫助我實現成為天文學家的目標。我真的希望有一天能夠實現這個夢想,你覺得這不是很刺激嗎?
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My Dream Trip to Australia 我的夢想之旅──澳大利亞
Hello! My name is Garles. I was born in Kinmen, and I study at Jincheng Junior High School. I am thirteen years old, and I enjoy learning different things. I learned to play the tuba when I was nine years old. Music makes me feel relaxed, and I forget about unhappy things when I play it. During the last summer vacation, many of my friends visited Australia. They shared that the trip was a lot of fun. They made many new friends, stayed with host families, and experienced the local culture. After hearing about their experiences, I hope to have the opportunity to participate in this program and visit Australia. I want to learn about the local culture, taste the local food, and observe the local animals, such as Tasmanian devils and wombats. I want to participate in an international exchange program because this activity will allow me to step out of Kinmen. The world is big and full of places worth discovering. I look forward to stepping out of my comfort zone, leaving my hometown, and discovering more beautiful things. 大家好!我叫Garles。我出生在金門,現在就讀於金城初中。我十三歲,喜歡學習不同的事物。我九歲時學會了吹低音號。音樂讓我感到放鬆,當我演奏音樂時,我會忘記那些不開心的事情。 在去年的暑假,很多我的朋友去了澳大利亞。他們分享說這次旅行非常快樂。他們結交了很多新朋友,住在寄宿家庭,並體驗了當地的文化。聽完他們的經歷後,我希望有機會參加這個計劃,去澳大利亞,了解當地的文化,品嚐當地的食物,並觀察當地的動物,比如塔斯馬尼亞惡魔和袋熊。 我想參加國際交流計劃,因為這項活動讓我有機會走出金門。世界這麼大,充滿了值得探索的地方。我期待著走出我的舒適區,離開我的家鄉,發現更多美麗的事物。
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A Better Self 更好的自己
Talia, a junior high school student, had an overwhelming addiction to sweets. Every day, her meals consisted of sugary treats: bubble milk tea and doughnuts for breakfast, cakes and pudding for lunch, and ice cream with syrup for dinner. Her excessive consumption of desserts became a serious problem because she gained weight day by day. Most terribly, her poor dietary habits not only affected her appearance but also her health, as she didn't have balanced nutrition, which led to daily digestive problems. One day, she was determined to make a change. Talia made a comprehensive plan. She gradually replaced sugary foods with nutritious meals and committed herself to daily exercise. The process wasn't easy, but her perseverance paid off. As weeks turned into months, she noticed positive changes in both her physical appearance and overall well-being. Finally, Talia transformed herself into a healthier, more confident person. Her story serves as an inspiring reminder that with determination and proper habits, positive change is always possible. The key is to maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly. 塔莉亞是一位初中生,她對甜食有著極其強烈的依賴。每天,她的餐點都是糖分高的食物:早餐是珍珠奶茶和甜甜圈,午餐是蛋糕和布丁,晚餐則是淋上糖漿的冰淇淋。她過度攝取甜點成為了一個嚴重的問題,因為她日復一日地增加體重。最糟糕的是,她的惡劣飲食習慣不僅影響了她的外貌,還危害了她的健康,因為她缺乏均衡的營養,這導致了她每天的消化問題。 有一天,她決定做出改變。塔莉亞制定了一個全面的計劃。她逐步用營養豐富的食物取代甜食,並且承諾每天運動。這個過程並不容易,但她的堅持最終得到了回報。隨著幾個月的過去,她在外貌和整體健康方面都注意到了積極的變化。 最終,塔莉亞把自己變成了更加健康、自信的人。她的故事是一個鼓舞人心的例子,證明只要有決心和正確的習慣,積極的改變總是可能的。關鍵是保持均衡的飲食並定期運動。
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The Memories of Guningtou 古寧頭的記憶
At Guningtou's tranquil shore, Footprints once marched through storms and cannon fire, Etching stories of courage in the shifting sand, Where echoes of battle still linger. Gentle waves brush the beach, Like storytellers whispering tales of the past. There was a time when the sky turned gray, And thunderous shells shook the trembling earth. Young soldiers stood their ground, Hearts beating in unison with the fearful land, Yet their resolve never faltered, For they fought to shield their cherished home. An ancient banyan tree watched in silence, Witnessing fear, sacrifice, and sorrow. Now, beneath its sheltering shade, children laugh and play, And soft sunlight warms their hopeful smiles. Kinmen, in each grain of your soil, A legacy of heroism gleams, binding past to present. We stroll along your peaceful coast, free from war, Carrying memories of strength into tomorrow. 在古寧頭寧靜的海岸, 曾有足跡穿越風暴與炮火, 在流動的沙灘上刻畫出勇氣的故事, 戰鬥的回聲依然迴盪。 溫柔的海浪輕拂著沙灘, 如同講述過去故事的低語。 曾有一時,天空變得陰暗, 雷鳴般的炮彈震撼著顫抖的大地。 年輕的士兵堅守陣地, 心跳與這片充滿恐懼的土地同頻共振, 然而他們的決心從未動搖, 因為他們為了保護心愛的家園而戰鬥。 一棵古老的榕樹靜靜地守望, 見證了恐懼、犧牲與悲傷。 如今,在它庇蔭下,孩子們歡笑嬉戲, 柔和的陽光溫暖著他們充滿希望的笑容。 金門,在你每一粒土壤中, 英雄的傳承閃耀,將過去與現在緊緊相連。 我們漫步在你寧靜的海岸,遠離戰爭, 將堅韌的記憶帶入明天。
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All About Me 關於我
My name is Jim. I am 11 years old. My height is 154 cm, and my weight is 50 kg. I like game videos because I think they are fun. My favorite subject is PE because I like dancing. I also like English class. My favorite foods are pizza, ice cream, and fried chicken legs. That's all about me. 我的名字是Jim,我今年11歲。 我的身高是154公分,體重大約50公斤。 我喜歡玩遊戲影片,因為我覺得很有趣。 我最喜歡的科目是體育,因為我喜歡跳舞。我也喜歡英文課。 我最喜歡的食物是披薩、冰淇淋和炸雞腿。 這就是關於我的所有事情。
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My English Learning Journey 我的英語學習之旅
In my class, I have some of the best English skills among my classmates. I often get excellent grades on exams, have great pronunciation, and when the English teacher asks me a question, I can answer it correctly. My classmates usually think that I study a lot for English or attend a cram school, or that I am just lucky enough to guess all the exam answers. I usually reply to them: No. My success with English started when I was very young. When I was four years old, my life revolved around English. Every video I watched wasn't a cartoon, but an English word-learning video or an English pop song. These videos had a great rhythm that attracted me, and I used them to learn many words and their pronunciation. There was also an alphabet chart on my room's door. After watching the learning videos, I always tried to read the words on the chart. I did this over and over again, and I became good at reading them and memorized them quickly. When I was an elementary school student, I did my best to get good grades and learn vocabulary and sentence structures, but I didn't think I had great English skills at all, and I didn't even use it for other things. Then, while I was searching for information about things I was interested in, I encountered a problem: I couldn't find the information I wanted. When I tried searching in English, I found it! I realized I could get more information and many other things by using English or other languages to search and find. I finally understood how useful English skills were. Now, I can use English to talk to people smoothly, pronounce words correctly, and get good grades on English exams. Additionally, I even gave a speech in front of everyone at school without making a mistake and was praised by the principal. Every time I want to search for more recipes to cook or more methods to improve something, I can use English to search and always find what I need. Having great English skills is very important and useful for me; it has helped me complete many tasks and enjoy a better life. You can also have great English skills like me-or even better-if you make English a part of your daily life. It might sound difficult, right? But I really did it when I was young! If you still think learning English is hard and time-consuming, why not use English to search for things you need but can't find in Chinese? You might find it if you try searching in English. Learning English properly and using it in real life will give you the best experience. 在我的班級裡,我的英語技能是同學中最出色的之一。我經常在考試中取得優異的成績,發音也很準確,當英語老師問我問題時,我也能正確回答。我的同學通常認為我為了學英語學了很多,或者我上了補習班,或者我只是運氣好,猜對了所有考試的答案。我通常會回答他們:不。 我對英語的成功從我很小的時候就開始了。當我四歲的時候,我的生活圍繞著英語。我看的每個視頻都不是卡通,而是學習英語單詞的視頻和英語流行歌曲。這些視頻有著吸引我的節奏,我用它們學了很多單詞和發音。我的房間門上也有一張字母表圖表。每次看完學習視頻後,我總是試著讀圖上的單詞。我一次又一次地做這件事,我變得能夠快速閱讀並記住它們。 當我還是小學生時,我盡力學習,取得好成績,學習詞彙和句型,但我從未認為自己有很強的英語能力,甚至從未將它應用到其他事情上。 後來,在我尋找自己感興趣的事物時,我遇到了一個問題:我無法找到我想要的資料。當我試著用英語搜尋時,我找到了!我意識到,如果我用英語或其他語言來搜索和查找資料,我可以獲得更多的信息和更多的東西。我終於明白了英語技能有多麼有用。 現在,我可以流利地用英語和人交流,正確發音,並且在英語考試中取得好成績。此外,我還在學校的全體師生面前做過一次演講,並且沒有犯錯,還得到了校長的表揚。每次我想搜尋更多的食譜來做菜,或者想尋找改善某些事情的更多方法時,我都可以用英語搜尋,總是能找到我需要的東西。 擁有優秀的英語技能對我來說非常重要且有用,它幫助我完成了許多工作,並享受了更好的生活。如果你想像我一樣,甚至比我更擅長英語,你可以通過讓英語成為你生活的一部分來實現。這聽起來很難對吧?但我確實在年幼時就做到了!如果你還認為學英語很難,並且會花費大量時間,那麼為什麼不試著用英語搜尋那些你無法用中文找到的東西呢?如果你嘗試用英語搜尋,你可能會找到。學習英語並將它應用到生活中,會給你帶來最好的體驗。
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All About Me and My Dream 關於我和我的夢想
Good morning, everyone! My name is Panda, and my nickname is Little Doggy. I am 9 years old, and I live in Shuitou Village. I am a fourth-grade student. My favorite class is English. I have many good friends at school, and we always learn new things together. I do not like homework or tests. I want to be a teacher, and in my classroom, there will be no homework or tests. We can learn every day and be happy all day. That's me. Thank you for reading. 大家早安!我叫Panda,綽號是Little Doggy。我9歲,住在水頭村。我是四年級的學生。我最喜歡的課程是英語。我在學校有很多好朋友,我們總是一起學習新事物。我不喜歡作業和考試。我想當一位老師,我的學生不需要做作業和考試。我們每天都可以學習,並且整天開心。這就是我。謝謝閱讀。
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Fun in Mount Taiwu 太武山的樂趣
Last time, I went to Mount Taiwu with my friends and my teacher. We went hiking, and I was very happy because I could play with my good friends and learn English from my teacher. When I was on the mountain, I was sweating a lot. I walked a long way to get there. There was a temple, which was very famous in Kinmen. It protected all the people in the area, and we saw it right in front of us. I was really happy this time. I also shared the story of Kinmen with my teacher and friends, and they were very interested in what I said. After walking for just three more minutes, we arrived at the temple. There was a cat, and it was so cute! We touched the cat, but then it ran away. After that, we had to go back. Before leaving, we took a picture in front of the big "毋忘在莒" stone. Hiking was really fun! 上次,我和我的朋友們以及老師一起去了太武山。我們去爬山,我非常開心,因為我可以和好朋友一起玩,還能從老師那裡學英語。當我在山上時,我流了很多汗。我走了很長一段路才到達那裡。那裡有一座廟,這座廟在金門非常有名,保護著這裡的所有人,我們就在它面前看到了它。這次我真的很開心。 我還把金門的故事講給我的老師和朋友們聽,他們對我說的內容非常感興趣。再走了三分鐘,我們到達了廟宇。那裡有一隻貓,非常可愛!我們摸了摸牠,但牠馬上就跑走了。 之後,我們必須返回。離開之前,我們在大「毋忘在莒」石碑前拍了張照片。爬山真的很有趣!
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A Busy Day of a Middle School Student 一個中學生的忙碌一天
This morning, I almost slept through my alarm and ended up rushing out of the house at 7:28 AM. I didn't even have time for breakfast, so I grabbed a piece of toast and dashed to school like one of those cartoon characters. Yesterday, I stayed up late finishing homework, and guess what? I was dead tired. During classes, I could barely keep my eyes open. Suddenly, the teacher dropped a pop quiz on us. A POP QUIZ! My brain was so exhausted that I couldn't even figure out how to answer the first question. By the end of the quiz, I knew I was doomed. After dragging myself through the rest of the morning, the clock finally hit 4:30 PM, and it was basketball club time! I needed this break more than anything. My best friend and I had a one-on-one match, and guess what? I won! It was such a close and exciting game that I almost forgot how bad my morning had been. By the end of it, I was starving, so I went to my favorite little restaurant and treated myself to a simple but delicious dinner at 6:30 PM. But my day wasn't over yet. At 7:30 PM, I had math tutoring for two whole hours at a cram school. It was tough, and I felt tired and lethargic. When I finally got home, I took a nice shower, finished my homework, and collapsed into bed. What a crazy, busy day! But at least it ended much better than it started. 今天早上,我差點沒聽到鬧鐘,結果7:28 才匆忙衝出家門。連早餐都沒時間吃,只好抓了一片吐司,像卡通人物一樣衝去學校。 昨天我熬夜做功課,結果猜猜看?我累得快死了。上課時,我幾乎睜不開眼。突然,老師給我們來了一份隨堂小測驗。隨堂小測驗!我的大腦已經疲憊不堪,連第一題該怎麼回答都想不出來。測驗結束時,我知道自己注定完蛋。 熬過了早上的課程,終於等到下午4:30,這是籃球社的時間!我真的比任何時候都更需要這個休息。我的最好朋友和我來了一場一對一的比賽,結果怎樣?我贏了!這場比賽非常接近且激動人心,讓我幾乎忘記了早上的糟糕。比賽結束後,我餓得不行,就去了我最喜愛的小餐館,6:30的時候給自己享受了一頓簡單但美味的晚餐。 但我的一天還沒有結束。7:30,我在補習班上了兩個小時的數學輔導。真是辛苦,我感到又累又無精打采。終於回到家後,我洗了個舒服的澡,做完功課,然後倒頭就睡。真是一個瘋狂又忙碌的一天!不過至少結束得比開始要好。
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新聞英文解析 敘利亞內戰結束
The Syrian, government 50-year-ruled by the Bashar al-Assad family, fell early Sunday (Dec. 08) in a stunning end after a sudden rebel offensive sprinted across government-held territory and entered the capital in 10 days. 叛軍在10 天內衝過政府控制區並進入首都後,週日(十二月八日)突然發動攻勢,巴沙爾·阿薩德家族統治50年的敘利亞政府令人震驚地結束。 stunning:(a.)令人震驚的 rebel:(n.)背叛者;造反者 rebel尤其是指試圖武裝推翻國家政治制度的反抗者或對抗權威或社會的叛逆者,通常是武裝叛軍 offensive:(n.)軍事進攻;攻勢 sprint:(v.)短距離衝刺 territory:(n.)領土 capital:(n.)首都 補充說明:敘利亞內戰敘利亞總統巴沙爾·阿薩德支持者與敘利亞革命反對派等多股勢力之間的武裝衝突,該內戰始自於2011年至今。 ────────────────── The rapid advance of the rebel has caught much of the world off guard. Syrian rebels have declared the tyrant Bashar al-Assad has been overthrown and the capital Damascus “liberated” after entering the city. The oppressed prisoners have been released from the notorious Saydnaya prison, where rights groups say thousands were tortured and killed. 叛亂分子進攻的速度之快讓世界上許多人措手不及,敘利亞叛軍在進入首都大馬士革後宣布暴君巴沙爾·阿薩德下台及首都大馬士革「解放」,叛亂分子表示,關押在臭名昭著的賽德納亞監獄的人被釋放,人權組織稱有數千人在該監獄遭受酷刑和殺害。 advance:(n.)前進 declare:(v.)宣稱 tyrant:(n.)暴君 overthrown:(v.-pp.)被(武力)推翻 liberated:(v.)被解放 oppressed:(a.)被壓迫的 notorious:(a.)惡名昭彰的 torture:(v.)拷打;折磨 Syrian had been buffeted and fractured by more than a decade of civil war. The removal of Assad would bring not only an end to his family's autocratic rule of the nation of about 23 million more than half of the century but also about a stunning reordering of power in a Middle Eastern nation that has long been at the crossroads of a regional power struggle. Both Iran and Russia were supporters of the Assad regime and helped keep him in power during a grueling civil war that sparked one of the world's largest recent refugee crises. 十多年來,敘利亞一直受到內戰的衝擊和分裂。阿薩德的下台不僅將結束其家族對這個擁有約2300萬人口的國家50多年的獨裁統治並且為這個長期處於區域權力鬥爭交叉點的中東國家帶來了令人震驚的權力重組。伊朗和俄羅斯都是阿薩德政權的支持者,並幫助他在一場殘酷的內戰中繼續掌權,這場內戰引發了近期世界上最大的難民危機之一。 buffet:(v.)風、雨等連續猛擊或打擊 fracture:(v.)使(組織或社團)分裂;解體 decade:(n.)十年 removal:(n.)去除;免職 autocratic:(a.)專制的;獨裁的 reordering:(n.)重新安排 crossroad:(n.)十字路口;交叉點 struggle:(n.)奮鬥;(面對困難而需要的)努力 regime:(n.)政體 grueling:(a.)使人筋疲力盡的;艱辛的;讓人受不了的 spark:(v.)導致;觸發(尤指鬥爭與打鬥) refugee:(n.)難民 ────────────────── Since Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the Islamist group that led the offensive to topple Assad, is still designated as a terrorist organization by the U.N., U.S. and others, efforts by the U.N. and others to build a successful transitional government will be complicated, despite the group's leader, Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has sought to present a far more moderate face in recent months. The government was ready to “extend its hand” to the opposition and turn its functions over to a transitional government, said Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali. 因為領導推翻阿薩德攻勢的伊斯蘭沙姆解放組織(Hayat Tahrir al-Sham) 仍被聯合國、美國和其他組織認定為恐怖組織,這將使聯合國和其他組織建立成功過渡政府的努力變得更加複雜。儘管該組織的領導人阿布·穆罕默德·戈拉尼 (Abu Mohammed al-Golani) 最近幾個月一直試圖表現出更溫和的一面。敘利亞總理穆罕默德·加齊·賈拉利表示,政府已準備好向反對派「伸出援手」,並將其職能移交給過渡政府。 Hayat Tahrir al-Sham:(n.)伊斯蘭沙姆解放組織 補充說明:沙姆解放組織於2017年1月28日由征服沙姆陣線與其它一些反政府武裝團體合併而成,活躍於敘利亞內戰,也是現時敘利亞境內單一最大的反巴沙爾政府的武裝團體。 topple:(v.)推翻(首領)或使(政府)倒下 designated:(v.-p.p.)被視為 terrorist:(n.)恐怖份子 transitional:(a.)過渡性的;變遷的 moderate:(a.)溫和的;不偏激 opposition:(n.)反對者
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新聞英文解析 台灣棒球首獲世界冠軍慶祝遊行
Taiwan topped Japan 4-0 on Sunday (Nov. 24) in Tokyo under the name “Chinese Taipei to win the WBSC's Premier 12 Championship for the first time, achieving their best-ever performance. Jubilation across Taiwan was sparked and various ways to celebrate the victory are called. A grand parade to celebrate Taiwan's first victory in the senior international baseball tournament officially would be held on Ketagalan Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon, and at the end of the parade, President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim will greet the players and hold a reception for them at the Presidential Office, the GACC said in a statement issued Monday. 台灣隊週日(11月24日)以「中華台北」的名義比賽並在東京以4比0擊敗日本隊,首次奪得世界棒球壘球聯盟(WBSC)Premer12 錦標賽冠軍,取得有史以來最佳表現。此舉引發全台歡呼,並呼籲以各種方式慶祝勝利。中華文化總會週一發表聲明稱,慶祝台灣在高級國際棒球錦標賽中首次獲勝的遊行將於週二在凱達格蘭大道舉行,在遊行結束後,賴清德總統和蕭美琴副總統將在總統府迎接球員並舉行招待會。 top:(v.)超越 WBSC:(n.)世界棒壘球總會World Baseball Softball Confederation的頭字語縮寫。 補充說明:2013年4月14日由原國際棒球總會(IBAF)和國際壘球總會(ISF)合併成立WBSC,是管理各國棒球、壘球及五人制棒球代表隊間賽事的組織,目前共有143個國家或地區加入。 premier:(a.)首要的 WBSC Premier 12:(n.)世界棒球十二強錦標賽 jubilation:(n.)歡欣,喜氣洋洋,尤其是指因成功而感到的歡欣鼓舞 tournament:(n.)錦標賽 reception:(n.)接待 GACC:(n.)「中華文化總會」the General Association of Chinese Culture的頭字語縮寫。 補充說明:GACC前身為「中華文化復興運動推行委員會」,於1967年成立,是台灣文化連結的非政府組織。 ────────────────── A ticker-tape parade was held in Taipei on Tuesday to honor the Taiwan baseball team. Eight tents were set up along the route to distribute exclusive limited-edition "Team Taiwan" banners and small national flags, and several "support stations" for cheerleaders and fans lined the route to cheer the players on. The Army deployed more than 30 military vehicles for the players to ride on with each vehicle carrying two players. Head coach Tseng Hao-ju led the parade and would speak on behalf of the players during their visit to the presidential office. The team wore black hoodies emblazoned with “Taiwan” as they stood in the back of military jeeps and trucks, waving flags and smiled broadly, gold medals hanging around their necks. Thousands of fans filled the streets to cheer for the champions. 週二在台北為台灣棒球隊舉行閱兵式的盛大車隊彩帶遊行。沿途搭建了八個帳篷,分發專屬的限定版「台灣隊」橫幅和小國旗,並設置數個啦啦隊和球迷「應援站」,為選手們加油助威。陸軍調動了30多輛軍車供球員乘坐,每輛車載有兩名隊員。遊行隊伍由總教練曾豪駒帶隊,並將代表球員前往總統府發言。球隊成員穿著印有「台灣」字樣的黑色連帽衫身,揮舞旗幟,笑容滿面,脖子上掛著金牌,站在軍用吉普車和卡車的後座。上千名粉絲們夾道為冠軍歡呼。 ticker-tape:(n.)彩帶 ticker-tape parade:(n.)彩帶遊行。 補充說明:ticker-tape parade是人們從街邊兩側高樓向外拋撒紙屑,以此向遊行隊伍中取得成就的某人表達敬意的一種歡慶形式。 distribute:(v.)分發 exclusive :(a.)獨家的;專有的 limited-edition:(n.)限定版 banner:(n.)橫幅 route:(n.)路徑 deploy:(v.)部署;調動 hoody:(n.)連帽衫 emblazon:(v.)醒目地「印製」 on behalf of:(ph.)代表~;作為~的代理 ────────────────── The parade ended at the Presidential Office Building, where the team passed through a saber arch formed by the honor guard and were greeted by President William Lai and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim wearing the same hoodies as the players. Lai described the players as “the glory of Taiwan.” He said, “Thank you for showing Taiwan to the world.” Lai told them that their achievement let the world know “Taiwan is not just about semiconductors; Taiwan also has baseball.” Meanwhile, in the legislature, a bill to make Nov. 24 National Baseball Day was proposed by DPP Legislator Hsu Chih-chieh and cosponsored by 26 of his DPP colleagues. 遊行隊伍在總統府大樓結束,身穿與隊員同款連帽衫的總統賴清德和副總統蕭美琴迎接穿過儀仗隊形成的軍刀拱門隊伍。賴將球員們描述為「台灣之光」。賴對他們表示「感謝你們向世界展示了台灣。」,並告訴球員們,他們的成就讓世界知道「台灣不只有半導體,還有棒球。」同時,在立法院,民進黨立委許智傑提出了一項將11月24日定為全國棒球日的法案,並得到了26名民進黨同僚的共同提案。 saber:(n.)佩劍;軍刀 saber arch:(n.)佩劍拱門 honor guard:(n.)儀仗隊 補充說明:the glory of Taiwan:(ph.)「台灣之光」,是台灣的榮耀,與「台灣的驕傲」the pride of Taiwan意思相同。故不建議使用“light”來表示。 semiconductor:(n.)半導體 legislature:(n.)立法院 propose:(n.)提案 DPP:(n.)Democratic Progressive Party 民進黨的頭字語縮寫 cosponsor:(n.)共同發起人
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新聞英文解析 桃園市觀音區垃圾處理廠發生橘色氣體雲洩漏
A gas leak from a waste management plant on Huanke Road in Taoyuan's Guanyin District releasing an unidentified orange gas cloud prompt an emergency response on Wednesday (Nov. 13). Firefighters identified the leak as nitric acid gas from a waste liquid tank during the unloading process and successfully contained it. Authorities said that the emission posed no immediate harm. 週三(11 月 13 日)桃園觀音區環科路一家廢棄物處理工廠發生瓦斯外洩事故,釋出不明橘色氣體雲,引發緊急應變。消防隊員確定洩漏是卸載過程中廢液罐中的硝酸氣體,並已成功控制,當局表示該洩漏氣體不會造成立即危害。 leak:(n.)洩漏 prompt:(v.)引起;導致 nitric acid:(n.)硝酸 unloading:(adj.)卸載 contain:(v.)控制 pose:(v.)造成 emission:(n.)排放(氣體、熱量、光線等);散發 ────────────────── At around 7 a.m., witnesses heard a loud bang before a bright orange smoke with a sour smell began to emit from a waste tank. The smoke continued to billow from the plant but no injuries were reported. Soon 18 firefighters, 7 fire trucks, and 2 ambulances are dispatched to the scene, but when they arrived, the leak had already been under control, said the Fire Department. 上午 7 點左右,目擊者聽到一聲巨響,然後廢物箱開始冒出帶有酸味的橘色煙霧。消防局部門表示,很快地,18名消防員、7輛消防車和2輛救護車出動趕赴現場,但在抵達時,洩漏已經得到控制。 witness:(n.)目擊證人;目擊者 emit:(v.)(氣體、熱量、光線等)排出 billow:(v.)波浪般起伏;洶湧向前 補充說明:billow特別用來形容像是巨浪或波濤般的東西,比如大火、煙、霧等所呈現出來的狀態。 dispatch:(v.)派遣 ────────────────── Firefighters discovered a cloud of unidentified orange gas leaking from a waste tank when they arrived on the site, the department said, adding that they put on Level A chemical protection clothing before entering the building. After finding there was no continuous leak, the department worked with the city’s Department of Environment Protection and the Northern Environmental Hazard Team to confirm there were no other hazards on site. 消防隊員到達現場時發現一團不明橙色氣體從廢物罐中洩漏,並補充說,他們在進入建築物之前採取了 A 級化學防護措施。通報稱,在發現沒有持續洩漏後,該部門會與市環保署和北部環境危害小組確認現場沒有其他危害。 hazard:(n.)危險;危險物;為害物 補充說明:「危險」在英文中可以用danger、peril和 hazard這三個名詞來表達,都能用來談論能給人帶來危險或者傷害的事物。danger當作不可數名詞時,指的是 「切身的、可致傷或致死的危險」。常和介係詞 in和out搭配,用來描述人們「處於危險當中」in danger或者「脫離危險」out of danger。而danger也可作可數名詞使用,指某事導致的 「各種危險」。而hazard多用來指危險物或危害物,只能作可數名詞使用,而且指的並不是立刻就會發生的危險,而是可能會帶來危險的 「隱患」。至於peril的用法和 danger類似,也有可數和不可數名詞兩種,所表達的危險程度 比danger和hazard都要高,所帶來的危害也最嚴重。我們要表示 「後果(風險)自負」,可以用do something at one’s peril這個片語。 ────────────────── The Taoyuan Department of Environmental Protection arrived on-site to conduct monitoring with a technical team from the Ministry of Environment and said the leak occurred at a waste liquid processing facility during the unloading of nitric acid waste, which reacted with metals to produce nitric acid gas and the gas dispersed over the ocean by 8 a.m. Residents with respiratory issues in affected areas, including two neighborhoods, Datan and Baosheng boroughs, should exercise caution and wear a mask outside, as the wind was coming from the north-northeast, sending the gas through the areas, it added. 桃園市環保署同環境部技術團隊一起抵達現場進行監測,並表示洩漏發生在廢液處理設施卸載硝酸廢棄物時,硝酸廢棄物與金屬反應產生硝酸氣體,且氣體於上午 8 點擴散到海洋上。該單位補充說道,受影響地區,包括鄰近的大潭和保生兩個區,有呼吸系統問題的居民應謹慎行事,並在外出時戴口罩,因為風從北北東方向吹來,將毒氣吹過這些地區。 conduct:(v.)進行 facility:(n.)設備 disperse:(v.)分散;擴散 respiratory:(n.)呼吸道 borough:(n.)行政區 caution:(n.)小心;謹慎 ────────────────── The plant contravened Article 33 of the Air Pollution Control Act for its failure of reporting the incident within an hour of its occurrence, thus the company could face a fine of NT$100,000 to NT$20 million (US$3,082 to US$616,333) in accordance with the act. The plant was ordered to stop processing waste and submit a full inspection to the Taoyuan City Government for approval before resuming normal operations, said the environmental department. 因事故發生後一小時內未報告,該廠違反《空氣污染防制法》第三十三條規定,因此,根據該法案,該公司可能面臨新台幣 10 萬至 2,000 萬新台幣(3,082 美元至 616,333 美元)的罰款。環境部門表示,該廠已被命令停止處理廢棄物,並提交給桃園市政府全面檢查批准後才能恢復正常運作。 contravene:(v.)與…相抵觸;違反(法律或規則等) occurrence:(n.)發生 accordance:(n.)依據 submit:(v.)提交 inspection:(n.)檢查 approval:(n.)允許;批准 resume:(v.)中斷後繼續;重新開始;恢復 ────────────────── Inhaling strong acid into the lungs causes irritation, acute pulmonary edema, respiratory tract swelling, and tracheal constriction similar to asthma, said Su Yi-fong (蘇一峰), a Taipei City Hospital Yangming Branch pulmonologist. He also warned that nitric acid gas is highly irritating and cannot be filtered by surgical masks, adding that the best response is to keep doors and windows tightly closed, limit outdoor activities, and seek medical attention if respiratory symptoms develop. 台北市立醫院陽明分院肺科醫師蘇一峰表示,吸入強酸進入肺部會引起刺激,出現急性肺水腫、呼吸道腫脹、氣管收縮,類似氣喘。蘇還警告說,硝酸氣體具有很強的刺激性,外科口罩無法過濾。並補充最好的應對措施是保持門窗緊閉,限制戶外活動,如果出現呼吸道症狀,請就醫。 inhale:(v.)吸入 irritation:(n.)刺激 acute pulmonary edema:(n.)急性肺水腫 respiratory tract swelling:(n.)呼吸道腫脹 tracheal constriction:(n.)氣管收縮 asthma:(n.)氣喘 pulmonologist:(n.)肺科醫生 filter:(v.)過濾 symptom:(n.)症狀
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新聞英文解析 俄羅斯大規模空襲烏克蘭電網
Russia yesterday unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes on Ukraine in almost three months, launching around 120 missiles and 90 drones in a sweeping attack that killed at least seven people and caused “severe damage” to the power system, officials said. "These attacks again highlight Ukraine's need for additional air defense systems from our allies," said Maxim Timchenko, CEO of DTEK, Ukraine's largest private power company. 官員稱,俄羅斯昨對烏克蘭發動了近三個月來最大規模的空襲,發射了約120 枚飛彈和 90 架無人機,造成至少 7 人死亡,並對電力系統造成「嚴重破壞」。烏克蘭最大的私營電力公司DTEK 執行長 Maxim Timchenko 表示:「這些攻擊再次凸顯烏克蘭需要我們的盟友提供額外的防空系統。 unleash:(v.) 突然釋放;使爆發 airstrike:(n.) 空襲 sweeping:(a.) 影響廣泛的 highlight:(v.) 凸顯;強調 ally:(n.) 盟友 ────────────────── The strikes, which prompted numerous emergency power cuts, came at a time when the impending U.S. presidential election victory of former US president Donald Trump, who has pledged to end the war without saying how, has raised the prospect of a looming push for negotiations. Russia making gains across the frontlines and Donald Trump retaking the White House, which could mean the end to vital US support. 這些導致多次停電的襲擊發生在美國前總統唐納德·川普贏得總統大選即將就任美國總統之際,他承諾結束戰爭,但沒有透露如何結束戰爭,這增加了推動談判的可能性。這場戰爭現在接近第三個年頭,對烏克蘭來說已經到了關鍵時刻,俄羅斯在前線取得進展,唐納德·川普重新入主白宮,這可能意味著美國重要支持的結束。 prompt:(v.) 導致;引起 impending:(a.) (通常指不愉快或不受歡迎的事件)即將發生的;逼近的 pledge:(v.) 保證;承諾 prospect:(n.) 可能性;前景 looming:(a.) (不希望或不愉快的事情)迫近的,逼近的 用法解析:looming用來形容即將發生的壞事,有「隱約可見」的意思,所以也用來形容(不好的)事情逐漸成形,而impending形容壞事將發生,有步步逼近的含義。 frontline:(n.) 前線 gain:(n.) 獲得 retake:(v.) 重新取得 vital:(a.) 重要的;攸關生死的 ────────────────── President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a “massive” Russian missile and drone attack has targeted power infrastructure across Ukraine, adding that some areas remain without power, which authorities are working to restore. DTEK said its energy thermal power plants were attacked and equipment was “severely damaged”, resulting in blackouts. Besides, the extent of the damage was hard to assess because the officials reveal little detailed information about the outcome of strikes and the state of the network after repeated Russian attacks on the power grid. The country's state-owned energy operator, Ukrenergo, said that it will enforce "restriction measures" for the whole of Ukraine on Monday. 烏克蘭總統澤倫斯基表示,俄羅斯「大規模」飛彈和無人機攻擊的目標是烏克蘭各地的電力基礎設施,並補充,一些地區仍然斷電,當局正在努力恢復。DTEK公司表示,其火力發電廠遭到攻擊,設備「嚴重受損」,導致停電。此外,因為在俄羅斯多次襲擊電網後,官員幾乎沒有透露有關襲擊結果和網路狀況的詳細資訊,所以損壞的程度很難評估。該國的國有能源營運商Ukrenergo表示將於週一對整個烏克蘭實施「限制措施」。 massive:(a.) 大量的;厚重的 infrastructure:(n.) 基礎設施;公共建設(如鐵路、公路、下水道等) restore:(v.) 恢復使用;修復 thermal:(a.) 熱的 blackout:(n.) 停電;斷電期間 用法解析:表示A事件導致B結果,可以使用A result in B或B result from A 來表示。 assess:(v.) 評估;估價 grid:(n.) 電力網;網格結構 restriction:(n.) 限制(尤指官方) ────────────────── "Peaceful cities, sleeping civilians" and "critical infrastructure" were targeted, said Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's foreign minister. Energy supplies in Ukraine have been repeatedly targeted by Russian attacks since its full-scale invasion in February 2022, causing rolling blackouts. Bombardments have intensified in recent months, leaving the country in a precarious position as the war grinds into its third winter. The Ukrainian fear that crippling damage would cause long winter blackouts and the psychological pressure keeps mounting at the critical moment almost 1,000 days after the attack stated. 烏克蘭外交部長安德里·西比哈表示,「和平的城市、沉睡的平民」和「關鍵基礎設施」成為攻擊目標。自2022年2月俄羅斯全面入侵以來,烏克蘭的能源供應已多次成為俄羅斯攻擊的目標,導致輪流停電。近幾個月來,轟炸愈演愈烈,隨著戰爭進入第三個冬天,該國陷入了岌岌可危的境地。烏克蘭人擔心冬季到來會造成嚴重破壞,導致長時間停電,在戰爭開始近一千天後的這個關鍵時刻,心理壓力不斷加大。 critical:(a.) 重要的;關鍵的 用法解析: vital 跟critical 都有重要的意思,但前者有「致命的;攸關生死存亡」的含義,後者則表示「具關鍵性的」。 invasion:(n.) 入侵 bombardment:(n.) 連續砲擊;連續轟炸 intensify:(v.) 增強;使變劇烈 precarious:(a.) (情勢)不穩定的;危險的 grind:(v.) 碾;磨光 crippling:(a.) 造成嚴重後果的 psychological:(n.) 心理的 mount:(v.) 增加;上升
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新聞英文解析 墮胎罪修正惹議急撤
The MOJ on Tuesday has withdrawn its proposal ofdraft amendments seeking to raise the financial penalties for offenses relating to illegal abortions following a fierce backlash from women's rights groups. 在婦女權利團體的強烈反對下,法務部周二撤回了提高對非法墮胎相關犯罪的經濟處罰的修正草案提議。 The MOJ:(n.)法務部Taiwan's Ministry of Justice的頭字語縮寫 draft:(n.)草案 amendment:(n.)修正案 penalty:(n.)罰金、罰款。 常見用於表示「罰款」的字有penalty跟fine兩個,差別在於 penalty除可指金錢上的懲罰,亦可指其它任何形式的處罰。而fine只能指金錢上的處罰。 offense:(n.)犯法(行為);罪刑。 abortion:(n.)墮胎 backlash:(n.)社會或政治方面的強烈反應;強烈反對;反彈。 ────────────────── Under current legislation, Article 288 of the Criminal Code, "a pregnant woman who by taking drugs or by other means causes her abortion" --referring to a woman who aborts a fetus herself --shall be sentenced to jail for no more than six months or be fined up to NT$3,000 (US$94), although the punishment can be remitted if the abortion is done because of sickness or for averting danger to life.However, last week, the MOJ proposed raising the maximum fine for this offense to NT$80,000 --a more than 26-fold increase. 據現行立法,《刑法》第 288 條規定,「孕婦以藥物或其他方法導致墮胎」--指的是婦女自行墮胎-,處六個月以下有期徒刑或科新台幣 3,000 元(94 美元)以下罰金,但處罰可如果因疾病或為了避免生命危險而進行墮胎,則可免除。然而,上週,司法部提議將此類違法行為的最高罰款提高至新台幣 8 萬元,增幅超過 26 倍。 Criminal Code:(n.)刑法 remit:(v.)減刑;赦免 avert:(v.)避免;防止 maximum:(a.)最大量的 fold:(n.)倍數 ────────────────── Article 290 states that carrying out an abortion of a woman's fetus "for purpose of gain" merits imprisonment from six months to five years, and a fine of up to NT$15,000. If it results in aggravated injury, then the sentence ranges from one to seven years, and the prison sentence increases to 3 to 10 years when causing the death of the woman. The MOJ also proposed that the financial penalty in Article 290 would be raised from NT$15,000 to NT$500,000(nearly US$15,650). As for the offense of causing an abortion that results in "aggravated injury," the MOJ sought to raise the currently-stipulated penalty of NT$15,000 to NT$1,000,000, and the fine for causing an abortion that results in a woman's death to increase 133-fold from the current NT$15,000 to NT$2,000,000. Only the penalties are increased, the possible prison sentences are unchanged. 第290條規定,「以營利為目的」墮胎者,處六個月以上五年以下有期徒刑,並科新台幣一萬五千元以下罰金。如果導致嚴重傷害,則刑期從1年至7年不等;如果導致婦女死亡,則刑期增至3年至10年。法務部也建議違反該法條,罰款由新台幣 15,000 元提高至新台幣 50 萬(將近美金15,650元),至於墮胎致「嚴重傷害」罪,法務部力求將目前規定的新台幣一萬五千元提高至一百萬元,墮胎導致婦女死亡的罰款增加133倍,從目前的新台幣15,000元增加到新台幣2,000,000元。僅罰款增加,入獄刑罰規定不變。 fetus:(n.)(三個月後的)胎兒 merit:(v.)根據事實 aggravated:(a.)家中的 stipulated:(a.)規定的 ────────────────── Additionally, the MOJ also suggested completely removing Article 292, which stipulates the crime of a person who "publicly advertises a method or thing to be used for abortion or who offers the services of himself or another for abortion, " from the statute books, citing the fact that no one has been indicted for this crime in the past ten years. However, some women's rights groups, including Taiwan Women's Link and the Awakening Foundation, separately expressed their concerns that the MOJ's proposed changes to Articles 288, 290 and 292 of the penal code represented a "setback" for women's rights and accused the MOJ of failing to consider abolishing the crime of abortion in the criminal code, but instead only seeking to increase the fines. 此外,法務部也建議從法典中徹底刪除第292條,該條規定「公開宣傳用於墮胎的方法或物品,或為自己或他人提供墮胎服務」的人構成犯罪,因過去十年來沒有人因為這一罪行被起訴。然而,包括台灣婦女連線和覺醒基金會在內的女權組織分別表達了他們的擔憂,認為法務部提議修改刑法第288條、第290條和第292條代表著婦女權利的「倒退」,並指責法務部沒有考慮廢除刑法中的墮胎罪,只是尋求增加罰款。 statute:(n.)成文法;法令 setback:(n.)挫折;障礙;倒退 abolish:(v.)廢止;廢除 ────────────────── The MOJ had been touting its proposal as being aimed at "protecting the bodily autonomy of pregnant women and the right to life of fetuses" and stressing that it was in line with the requirements of the CEDAW. However, Taiwan Women's Link said on Friday that "the MOJ actually misinterpreted and violated the spirit of CEDAW" since the 2022 CEDAW National Report published in 2022 recommended decriminalizing abortion for pregnant girls and women. Owing to the debate around whether to retain, increase or abolish the penalties altogether, the MOJ said it decided to withdraw the proposals pending further deliberation. 法務部一直宣揚其提案旨在「保護孕婦的身體自主權和胎兒的生命權」,並強調其符合《聯合國消除對婦女一切形式歧視公約》的要求。然而,台灣婦女聯盟週五表示,自2022年發布的《2022年消除對婦女歧視公約國家報告》建議將懷孕女孩和婦女的墮胎合法化以來,「法務部實際上曲解並違反了《消除對婦女一切形式歧視公約》的精神」由於圍繞是否保留、增加或完全廢除處罰存在爭議,法務部表示決定撤回這些提議,等待進一步審議。 tout:(v.)宣傳;做廣告 autonomy:(n.)自主權 CEDAW:(n.)《聯合國消除對婦女一切形式歧視公約》United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women misinterpret:(v.)誤解;曲解 violate:(v.)違反 decriminalize:(v.)(使原本不合法的事物)合法化 withdraw:(v.)撤回 pend:(v.)懸而未決;待定 deliberation:(n.)審慎考慮;深思熟慮
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新聞英文解析 衛福部成立三AI中心助實現電子醫療
The MOHW has announced the establishment of three artificial intelligence (AI) centers which focus on responsible implementation, forensic verification, and impact research to help achieve its smart medicine (e-health) goals, adding that 16 “indicator hospitals” have been selected to test and demonstrate the technology. The AI canters cloud not only help educate doctors about AI, aid in the certification of AI products and help formulate NHI pricing standards but also lead to more advanced medical services. 衛生福利部昨天宣布成立三個專注於負責任的實施、法醫驗證和影響研究的人工智慧(AI)中心,以幫助實現其智慧醫療(電子醫療)目標,並補充說已選擇16家「指標醫院」來測試和示範該技術。這些人工智慧中心不僅可幫助醫生進行人工智慧教育,協助人工智慧產品的認證,並協助制定國民健康保險定價標準,也能帶來更先進的醫療服務。 MOHW:(n.)衛生福利部the Ministry of Health and Welfare的頭自語縮寫,是中華民國有關公共衛生、醫療與社會福利事務的最高主管機關,同時監督各縣市地方政府衛生局與社會局。 forensic :(a.)法醫的 verification:(n.)驗證程序 補充:法醫的「鑑識科學」forensic science是一種利用科學手段處理、解決與司法體系利益相關問題的科學。其主要針對刑事及民事案件。數位證據鑑識工作digital evidence forensic有時又被稱作數位鑑識科學或數位取證,是鑑識科學的其中一個分支,主要在針對數位裝置中的內容進行調查與復原,常與電腦犯罪有關。 indicator:(n.)指標 demonstrate:(v.)示範 certification:(n.)認證 NHI:(n.)國民健康保險National health insurance,是一種法定健康保險statutory health insurance,SHI,提供給民眾,用來支付醫療衛生的成本。 ────────────────── The health ministry first announced the subsidy plan in July and the applications from 30 medical institutions were received by 1 August. Among them, 16 hospitals, including National Taiwan University Hospital and Taipei Veterans General Hospital, were approved. They are set to be granted subsidies to establish three types of AI centers -those being responsible AI implementation centers, clinical AI verification centers, and AI impact research centers. The initiation of these centers will effectively solve concerns regarding the use of AI in clinical practice, and the move will help solve issues including medical manpower shortages, the optimizing of long-term medical care policies, and sustaining the national health insurance system, said the Health Minister Chiu Tai-Yuan. 衛福部於7月首次公佈了補貼計畫,截至8月1日,已收到30家醫療機構的申請。其中包括台大醫院、台北榮總醫院在內的16家醫院的申請已獲批准。衛福部擬發放補貼建立三類A-I中心-負責A-I的實施中心、臨床 A-I 驗證中心和 A-I 影響研究中心。衛福部長邱泰源表示,此舉將有助於解決包括醫療人力短缺,長期醫療優化政策,維持國民健康保險體系。 subsidy:(n.)補助金 veteran:(n.)退伍軍人;榮民 clinical:(a.)臨床的 concern:(n.)憂慮;關切 manpower:(n.)人力 optimize:(v.)使優化;完善 ────────────────── AI can be an assistive tool in generating electronic medical records, analyzing images, researching genetic data and monitoring the condition of patients. AI can also help doctors and nurses assess potential issues beforehand. Ranging from electronic medical records to specific applications at different specialties, the goal smart healthcare is to help hospitals use AI and big data collection to introduce technological applications to medical care. In the future, the AI imaging research center could be added into the health insurance system if it clears clinical assessments. 人工智慧可以成為產生電子病歷、分析影像、研究遺傳資料和監測病患狀況的輔助工具,也可以幫助醫生和護士提前評估潛在問題。涵蓋電子病歷到不同專業的特定應用,智慧醫療的目標是幫助醫院利用人工智慧和大數據收集將技術應用引入醫療保健。未來,AI影像研究中心如果通過臨床評估,可望納入健保體系。 assistive:(a.)輔助的 genetic:(a.)基因的 assess:(v.)估計 常見表示評估或估計的單字有estimate、assess 和 evaluate,estimate含有推測或猜測出一個大概數值的含義,比如推估成本或數量,而assess 和 evaluate則是指對於事物的數量、價值及重要性作出評價或評定。在大多數情況下,assess 和 evaluate 非常相似,可以互換,但如果談及稅務或稅款的話,通常會用assess,而不是 evaluate。 beforehand:(adv.)事先;預先 ────────────────── Chiu firmly believes that AI medical applications can help achieve the goal of net-zero emissions. Otherwise, he emphasized that the launching of the centers is not only an important milestone in smart medical development in Taiwan but also reflects the government's goal of advancing e-health and ensuring the international competitiveness in the global medical field. He also stressed that AI could assist in environmental impact, resources and manpower allocation, development of new drugs and technologies, and sustainable development of the national health insurance system, echoing President Lai Ching-De's vision of a healthy Taiwan. 邱堅信 A-I 醫療應用可以協助實現淨零排放目標。此外,他強調這些中心的啟動不僅是台灣智慧醫療發展的一個重要里程碑也反映了政府推進電子醫療並確保全球醫療領域國際競爭力的目標。他還強調,人工智慧可以協助環境影響、資源和人力配置、新藥和新技術的開發以及國民健康保險體系的可持續發展,並呼應賴清德總統的健康台灣願景。 net-zero emission:(n.)淨零排放 淨零排放簡稱為淨零,是減緩全球暖化的行動之一,指在一段特定時間內,全球人為排放的溫室氣體量和人為移除的量相抵銷後,其結果為零。全球已有130多國提出「2050淨零排放」的宣示與行動,台灣國發會於2022提出包含四大轉型、兩大治理及十二項關鍵戰略在內的臺灣2050淨零排放路徑及策略來逐步落實全球氣候目標。 echo:(v.)呼應