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Mini-Three Links-Golden Routes to Grow in Popularity
小三通黃金旅遊路線火紅 A delegation from Kinmen Travel Agent Association joined forces with a delegation from Fujian Provincial Tourism Bureau and held "Million Tourists To Travel Across Strait" promotion presentations in Shenyang, Changchun, Harbin, Jinan, etc. They received warm responses. Local travel agents in northern China expressed interest and willingness to organize tours to Kinmen and then to Taiwan from there. They all believed these were diversified(1) and convenient golden routes. The prices were cheap and the itineraries(2) were rich in variety as well as flexibility. 金門旅行商業同業公會代表團聯合福建省旅遊局代表團,前進瀋陽、長春、哈爾濱、濟南等地召開「百萬遊客海峽行」大型專場推介會,反應熱烈,當地組團社對赴金門旅遊及經金門赴台遊展現高度興趣與意願,一致認為是條多元便捷、價格實惠且具遊程豐富性和彈性的海峽旅遊黃金路線。 The first objective of the promotion presentations, put together by the delegations from Kinmen Travel Agent Association and Fujian Provincial Tourism Bureau, was to promote the "Million Tourists To Travel Across Strait" activity and corresponding incentive(3) measures. The second purpose was to recommend nine excellent routes to travel in Fujian in the hope of attracting more Mainland Chinese as well as Taiwanese tourists to take their cross-strait journeys through Fujian. 金門旅行商業同業公會代表團聯合福建省旅遊局代表團舉辦「百萬遊客海峽行」大型專場推介會,目的其一是重點推廣「百萬遊客海峽行」活動方案及獎勵措施;其二是推介9條入閩旅遊精品路線,以吸引更多的大陸居民及臺灣遊客經福建往來兩岸旅遊。 The tourism organizations and businesses have recently worked together and designed 10 interesting routes for people from outside Fujian Province to visit Kinmen, Mazu and Penghu and then travel to the Taiwan Island. Five of these routes were designed to go through Fujian in order to shorten the time for people who would like to visit for business purposes as well as tourism but are on a tight schedule. The other five routes are longer, going through Fujian to Kinmen, Mazu or Penghu and then to Taiwan. They are suitable for senior groups with no time pressure and leisure travelers. 福建與金馬澎旅遊機構及業者,近期已聯合設計推出十條省外居民赴金馬澎旅遊及延伸到臺灣本島旅遊的精品路線。其中,五條路線是經福建赴金馬澎旅遊,時間相對較短,較適合短期內到福建參會及旅遊觀光的遊客出遊;另外五條長線路線,是經福建連接金馬澎並延伸至臺灣本島旅遊,尤其適合時間彈性較大的夕陽群體及休閒度假遊客出遊。 According to Deputy Director Chen Yangbiao of Fujian Provincial Tourism Bureau, the varieties and reasonable prices of these new travel routes are obvious. They are cheap and cover all the major attractions in Fujian as well as Kinmen, Mazu and Penghu. Plus, there are many Mini-Three Links connecting flights and boat rides for visitors to choose from. Using the air-sea joint transportation operation to travel to Taiwan definitely has its advantages. 福建省旅遊局副局長陳揚標表示,這些新推出的旅遊路線,不僅凸顯了產品多樣、價格合理的「海峽旅遊」特色,既省錢又能多玩福建和金馬澎的主要景點,再加上「小三通」海空聯運航班多,遊客可選擇性強。因此,經「小三通」海空聯運赴台旅遊具有極大的優勢。 Kinmen Travel Agent Association particularly explained at the presentations on "How to Travel in Kinmen", including application procedures, as well as the special features of travel and local specialty products in Kinmen, to help Mainland Chinese travel agents target their customers and organize tours. Hopefully, this will attract Mainland Chinese people to join tour groups to travel to Kinmen and to Taiwan from there as well as to boost tourism business in Kinmen. 金門縣旅行公會特別在會中宣傳推廣「如何到金門旅遊」相關資訊,包括申辦手續及金門旅遊與名特產特色,協助大陸組團社開拓客源以及組團,以利帶動大陸人士組團赴金門旅遊及經金門赴台遊人潮,促進金門旅遊客源成長。 Kinmen Travel Agent Association expects to continue to work with Fujian Province and Xiamen City to apply more joint-marketing measures through strategic alliances. It intends to use Kinmen's unique geographic location on the "cross-strait tourism" market, utilize(4) Kinmen's advantage as the midway point for two-way travel packages by emphasizing "Travel in Kinmen, Have Fun on Both Shores". The here-to-fore(5) "Look at Kinmen from the Sea" itinerary will become "Get on Kinmen Island and Look around". There will also be the extended itineraries through the new "Fujian-Xiamen-Kinmen-Taiwan" golden cross-strait travel routes under new brand names that will go on working hand in hand to market, expand and develop clienteles(6) outside Fujian Province. The result will be multi-wins and mutual benefits on the "Fujian-Xiamen-Kinmen" tourism market. Once the connection with major tourist clientele sources in China is established, the tourism business in Kinmen will develop profoundly and move up to a new plateau.(7) 金門縣旅行公會期透過持續與福建省、廈門市進行策略聯盟的聯手行銷模式,以凸顯金門在「海峽旅遊」市場線路上的獨特區位優勢,強化宣傳推廣「樂遊金門,玩轉兩岸」的雙向旅遊產品優勢,從傳統的「海上看金門」遊程,邁向「登島看金門」,以及延伸為「閩-廈-金-台」海峽兩岸黃金旅遊新路線及品牌,共同行銷拓展爭取福建省外客源市場,創造閩--廈--金旅遊市場的多贏共利,推動金門旅遊業往縱深發展,與大陸各主要旅遊客源地接軌的嶄新局面。 ■1. diversified-(adj.)多變化的、多元化的。 ■2. itinerary-(n)旅程、路線;旅遊行程規劃。 ■3. incentive-(adj.)刺激的、獎勵的;亦可當名詞,指刺激,動機,鼓勵。 ■4. utilize-(vt.)利用。 ■5. here-to-fore-也有拼為heretofore者,意指「迄今為止」,「在這以前」,「直到此時」。 ■6. clientele-(n)顧客;訴訟委託人。 ■7. plateau-(n)(上升之後的)穩定水平、水準或時期。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Little Kinmen小金門(下)
Tourist: How long are we going to stay in Little Kinmen? 遊客:我們預計在小金門停留多久呢? Tour Guide: We are going to stay here for about three hours, enough time to finish sightseeing and have lunch here. 導遊:大約會停留三個小時左右,可以參觀小金門的景點和品嚐美味的午餐。 Tourist: Wow! Can we finish all the scenic sites in just three hours? 遊客:哇!短短的三個小時就可以逛完小金門一圈嗎? Tour Guide: Probably. The island is less than 15 k㎡ in area, almost as big as "Green Island," an offshore island of Taiwan. So we should be able to complete the tour around the island before noon. 導遊:應該會的。小金門的面積不到15平方公里,和台灣的一個離島「綠島」面積差不多大,所以一個上午就可以逛完。 Tourist: Can we tour by bike? 遊客:那麼可以騎自行車環島小金門吧? Tour Guide: Excellent idea, but only if we have plenty of time. Because Little Kinmen has a special "tank road," or "shore-line road", on which biking is favorable. 導遊:如果有充分的時間,那是再好也不過了!因為小金門有具特色的『戰車道』,或叫作『濱海大道』,可以騎腳踏車環島一圈。 Tourist: A "tank road" or "shore-line road"? Why is that? 遊客:『戰車道』或『濱海大道』?為什麼有這樣的稱呼呢? Tour Guide: During the early stages of the battles, Kinmen had a shortage of construction materials. When building the road, concrete material was available only for the wheel tracks on both sides, while the middle of the road was filled with stones. This sort of road was convenient for tanks, so that's how it was named. And because the road circles along the coastline of the island, it is also called "shore-line road". 導遊:因為早期戰爭時,金門的建築材料比較缺乏,所以在建造這條路時,只有在路的二邊舖上水泥,中間舖設石頭,便於戰車行走,所以稱為『戰車道』。這條道路沿海岸線環繞小金門一圈,所以也叫作『濱海大道』。 Tourist: What scenic sites in here are different from those we've seen in Kinmen? 遊客:在小金門有什麼景色是大金門所沒有的嗎? Tour Guide: Well, since Little Kinmen is very close to Xiamen, you can see the construction sites of the opposite Xiamen City by using those binocular facilities in Hujingtou Battle Museum. At the General Temple of Shanglin Village you can even see clearly the mainlanders' fishing boats and the houses of Xiamen without using any vision enhancement.(1) 導遊:由於小金門與大陸廈門的位置非常接近。因此,在小金門的湖井頭戰史館內透過望遠鏡,可以很清楚看到廈門市的建設。在上林的將軍廟更是用肉眼就可以清楚的看到許多大陸漁船和廈門沿海的樓房。 Tourist: Really? Is the mainland that close? 遊客:真的嗎?有這麼近嗎? Tour Guide: It sure is. You will find out soon enough. 導遊:是的。等一下你就可以發現。 Tourist: Any other special sites? 遊客:還有別的景色嗎? Tour Guide: Yes, "Linshuei Lake" is another famous site which provides the best place for migratory(2) birds. It's also the biggest wetland of Little Kinmen. Various sorts of water creatures and an abundance of waterweeds(3) flourish(4) in the lake. Just as the lake attracts migratory birds, so the birds attract bird watchers. 導遊:還有一個候鳥棲息地叫『陵水湖』,是小金門有名的湖泊,也是小金門最大的溼地。湖中生物非常多,而且有豐富的水草,因此吸引許多水鳥棲息,同時也吸引了許多的賞鳥人士。 Tourist: Do they have local food specialties? 遊客:有沒有什麼特產呢? Tour Guide: Yes, one of the most famous specialties of Little Kinmen is "taro." The specialty of "taro with pork" could be the most popular of all. 導遊:有的。 小金門最有名的農產品之一是『芋頭』。尤其芋頭加上扣肉所煮出來的這道菜,是大受歡迎的一道菜。 Tourist: Where can we taste this course? 遊客:那裡可以品嚐到這道菜呢? Tour Guide: We'll be able to eat it at the restaurant where we have lunch. 導遊:中午用餐的餐廳就可以吃到了。(三十一) ■1. enhancement-(n)提高、增加。此處指不需視力上加強或增強,即可看見對岸。 ■2. migratory-(adj.)遷移的,有遷居習慣的。此處指候鳥。 ■3. waterweed-(n)水草;水蘊草。 ■4. flourish-(vt.)植物茂盛、繁茂;亦可指事業繁榮、興旺。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Hot Wheels Bicycle Team Begins Pilgrimage Ride to Meizhou
風火輪車隊赴湄洲騎福之旅 The Hot Wheels Bicycle Team from Kinmen arrived in China for the second time through the Mini-Three Link on Apr. 23. The 18 cyclists(1) would to start a 4-day 300 km pilgrimage(2) ride to Meizhou as well as to conduct athletic exchange in Fujian. They were going to ride to the original Mazu Temple on Meizhou Island to pay respects to(3) Mazu and pray for blessings on Kinmen and Cross-Strait peace. 金門風火輪自行車隊4月23日再度小三通上「陸」,十八名騎士前進福建,展開四天三百公里的湄洲「騎」福之旅,並進行體育交流,此行,他們將以自行車代步前往湄洲島媽祖祖廟朝聖,祈祝媽祖福佑金門與兩岸和平。 Led by Xu Jinxi, the bicycle team boarded the passenger ship Quanjin at Shueitou Pier on the 23rd with their bicycles to head to Shijing Harbor in Quanzhou where they would begin their pilgrimage ride to Meizhou. 金門風火輪車隊是由許進西擔任領隊,23日上午從水頭碼頭搭乘「泉金輪」客船出發,帶著自行車上「陸」,前往泉州石井港,展開湄洲「騎」福之旅。 This Meizhou trip is the team's second bicycle tour after their 5-day 400 km ride of Tulou in Fujian in October last year. The members include 17 men and one woman. 金門風火輪車隊這次湄洲行,是繼去年十月間以五天騎完四百公里的福建土樓長征之旅後,再度鐵馬上陸,共有隊員十七男一女參加。 The only female, Zhuang Jinshen, works at the Kinmen Hospital of Department of Health. Encouraged by her husband Xu Yongxi, a clerk at Kinmen District Court, she decided to join the team to challenge herself. As the only couple within the team, they are the envy(4) of the other members. 其中,唯一女性的莊錦慎,服務於署立金門醫院,在另一半金門地方法院書記官許永溪鼓勵下,夫妻一同參加,挑戰自我,讓其他隊員有「只羨鴛鴦不羨仙」的感受。 Team leader Xu Jinxi said, Mazu is the guardian(5) angel of the sea and she protects the people on both sides of the Strait. Therefore, the Hot Wheels Team made the plan to go on a pilgrimage trip in the first half of this year by riding to the original Mzu Temple on Meizhou Island to pay respects to the goddess as well as to pray for blessings on Kinmen and peace across the Strait. 領隊許進西表示,媽祖為海峽兩岸的海上守護神,庇佑著兩岸的人民,因此,風火輪車隊今年上半年的活動,規劃湄洲「騎」福之旅,以自行車代步前往湄洲島媽祖祖廟朝聖,祈祝媽祖福佑金門與兩岸和平。 The team set out(6) on their 4-day journey soon after arriving at Shijing Harbor in Quanzhou in the morning. They would visit Quanzhou City, Huian, Xianyou, Wenjia, Meizhou as well as Shishi, before returning to Kinmen from Shijing Harbor by boat on the 26th. 金門風火輪車隊上午抵達泉州石井港後,四天的行程將走訪泉州市、惠安、仙遊、文甲、湄洲、石獅等地,預定二十六日下午自石井港搭船返回金門。 ■1. cyclist-(n)騎腳踏車的人,騎士。 ■2. pilgrimage-(n)朝聖,旅行。 ■3. pay respect to-向~致敬。 ■4. envy-(n)羨慕、嫉妒的對象。其用法為SB's X is the envy of B,即某人的X令B羨慕。 ■5. guardian-(n)守護者,保護者,監護人。 ■6. set out-開始,出發。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Little Kinmen小金門(上)
Little Kinmen is also called Lieyu. It measures 14.851 square kilometers in area. Little Kinmen lies 2 miles or so away from Kinmen proper.(1) If you travel there by boat, it takes about 15 minutes. The island still preserves a taste of farming tranquility,(2) and it has many old military facilities remaining for tourists. Moreover, among its famous food specialties(3) are taros(4) and peanut candies in bamboo leaves. 小金門又稱「烈嶼」,面積約為14.851平方公里,與金門本島(大金門)距離約兩海里,坐船所需時間約為十五分鐘。在恬靜的農村生活中,小金門仍保留許多風味,而且島上有多處老舊軍事設施遺址供遊客參觀。此外,當地主要的特產是芋頭和竹葉貢糖。 Jiougong Tunnel is also called Sihwuei Tunnel. Its waterway has a shape of a "Double T". The tunnel measures about 790 meters in total length, and consists of five auxiliary(5) tunnels and four entrances. It can accommodate 52 boats or so. Dug in 1961, the tunnel had the main function of military supply transportation during wartime. In 1961 Kinmen National Park Administration took over the tunnel from the military and opened it to tourists in 2001. At the same time, a tourist center was set up to provide travel information and service for tourists here. 九宮坑道又稱四維坑道,是『雙丁』字型的水道,總長約為790公尺,共有五個副坑道和四個出入口,大約可停靠52隻船。坑道在民國五十年(西元1961年)開挖,主要的功能是提供作戰時物資運補。民國八十七年(西元1998年)由金門國家公園接收管理,並在民國九十年(西元2001年)正式對外開放;同時成立烈嶼遊客中心,為來到小金門的遊客提供資訊服務。 When traveling to Little Kinmen, visitors can never skip the sites of Victory Monument and Victory Gate, because they are on the way to town and are considered the two most awe-inspiring(6) symbols of the forward-most frontline. During the August 23rd Artillery Battle in 1958, the Communist army fired hundreds of thousands of artillery shells on Little Kinmen. The monument and the gate were thus established in commemoration of(7) victory in battle. 八二三砲戰勝利紀念碑和勝利門,是到小金門旅遊的必經之處,被視為最前哨的精神指標。民國四十七年(西元1958年)發生的八二三砲戰,共軍在小金門投下數萬發砲彈。為了紀念八二三戰役的勝利,特別興建了勝利紀念碑和勝利門。 Passing the most prosperous Dongling Street of Little Kinmen, visitors will arrive at Bada Tower. When the troops moved in and were stationed in Little Kinmen in 1933, they built the tower right in the middle of the island. The tower was built in memory of seven brave soldiers who fought against the Japanese enemies at one of the gates on the Great Wall in China. They were outnumbered(8) by the Japanese army and were all killed after several days. 通過小金門最為熱鬧的東林街就來到了八達樓子。民國五十五年(西元1966年)駐軍遷移至小金門時,為了悼念民國二十二年(西元1933年)抗日時期,駐守在長城古北口上的七勇士,特地在小金門的中心點建造「八達樓子」做為紀念。當時七勇士與日本兵展開數日的戰鬥,最後因寡不敵眾,全數為國捐軀。 Hujingtou War Museum was built in 1989. Inside the museum there are pictures and historical data about the September 3rd Battles, and the Dadan & Erdan Battles. Also displayed are our weapons used during August 23rd Artillery Battle. At the very end of the walkway in the museum, many hi-fi(9) binoculars are provided that visitors can use to view the scenery on the opposite Xiamen coast. On the wall outside the museum, there is a relief(10) sculpture about the August 23rd Artillery Battle. 湖井頭戰史館建於民國七十八年(西元1989年),館內有九三戰役、大二膽戰役等相關照片和史料資料,還有八二三砲戰中我方所使用的武器等展示品。在戰史館最底處,並設有高倍數望遠鏡可以眺望對岸大陸廈門沿岸的景致。館外的牆上有八二三戰役的浮雕一座。 Located in Cingci village of Little Kinmen, Chaste(11) Maiden Temple is also called Immortal(12) Fairy Temple where Wang Yu-lan (the Immortal Fairy Wang) is worshiped. Madam Wang was from Xiamen. In 1954 when she went to the seashore to get oysters, she was accosted(13) by some Communist soldiers. As she resisted them sternly,(14) the soldiers took off her clothes and drowned her in the sea. Then her body drifted to the coast of Little Kinmen. After learning of the chaste deeds of Madam Wang, some residents of Little Kinmen volunteered to spend either money or labor and they built the temple for people to worship her. 烈女廟又叫作仙姑廟,位於小金門的青岐村,供奉王玉蘭(王仙姑)。王仙姑為廈門人,民國四十三年(西元1954年)在海邊撿拾海蚵,遭到共軍的調戲,王仙姑抵死不從,後來被共軍脫光衣物後溺屍大海,隔天漂留至小金門沿海。當地百姓得知王仙姑堅守貞節的事後,於是有錢出錢、有力出力,建造這座廟宇供奉。(三十) ■1. proper-(adj.)本身的。此處Kinmen proper指金門島本身,也就是烈嶼距離金門本島2公里遠的意思。 ■2. tranquility-(n)安靜、寧靜,穩定。 ■3. specialty-(n)特產、名產。 ■4. taro-(n)芋頭。 ■5. auxiliary-(adj.)輔助的,從屬的。 ■6. awe-inspiring-(adj.)令人心生敬畏的。awe就是「敬畏」的意思,inspiring是「激勵人心的」。 ■7. in commemoration of-紀念。 ■8. outnumber-(vt)數量上超過~。 ■9. hi-fi-(adj.)高傳真的。 ■10. relief-(n)浮雕。亦指痛苦的緩和或減輕。 ■11. chaste-(adj.)貞潔、純潔的;高尚的。 ■12. immortal-(adj.)不死的,神仙的。 ■13. accost-(vt)搭訕,引誘、勾引。 ■14. sternly-(adv)嚴厲、嚴格的。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Ronald McDonald House Charities Offers Free Accommodations for Children Under 18 Seeking Medication in Taipei
18歲以下兒少北市就醫 麥當勞兒童之家提供免費住宿 As a feedback to society to look after(1) social minorities, the Ronald McDonald House Charities,(2) sponsored by enterprises, now offers accommodations(3) for children under 18, as well as their caring family members, who come from remote regions and offshore islands to seek medication at medical centers like Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Tri-Service General Hospital or National Taiwan University Hospital in Taipei. 台北縣、市以外之偏遠及離島地區,十八歲以下之兒童、青少年,若轉診到台北榮總、三軍總醫院、台大醫院等大型醫院治療,麥當勞兒童之家本著回饋民眾、照顧社會弱勢之意,在企業的贊助下,提供兒童或照顧親屬免費住宿服務。 A private citizen surnamed Wang from Jinsha Town said he is one of those who have benefited from the offer. His grandson had just undergone a 14-hour brain tumor(4) surgery in Taipei. Going all the way from Kinmen to see the child but unable to find a place to stay, he sought assistance from the nursing personnel at the Taipei Veterans Hospital. Through their referral,(5) he was given free lodging(6) at the Ronal McDonald House for eight days. His grandson is still in the hospital and he will travel to Taiwan again to relieve(7) his daughter-in-law and look after the child. He has contacted the Ronald McDonald House and will stay there again. 家住金沙鎮的王姓民眾說,他自己就是受惠者,日前孫子腦瘤住院,進行十四小時的手術,由於大老遠從金門趕過去沒有住宿地點,因此,他向護理人員反映住宿問題,經北榮醫護人員的轉介下,免費到麥當勞兒童之家住宿八天,孫子目前仍在住院中,他說,將再赴台和兒媳交班照顧,經聯絡後又將入住麥當勞兒童之家。 According to Wang, currently there are government transportation subsidies for people over 65 years old, children under 12 or handicapped people, as well as their accompanying family members, who are transferred from Kinmen to Taiwan for medication. If government lodging services like the Armed Forces' Hero House can provide cheap accommodations for people from Kinmen, it can really reduce their burden and they will be able to concentrate on taking care of their family members. 王姓民眾也表示,金門地區在一般民眾轉診赴台就醫,除了六十五歲以上以及幼童或身障者之陪同人家屬有交通補助外,是否能夠研議和國軍英雄館等單位配合,提供金門鄉親緊急需求之住宿優惠,以減輕民眾之負擔,專心照料家人。 Mr. Lin from the Ronal McDonald House Charities expressed that the free lodging service is meant to help children, as well as their family members, from remote areas or offshore islands seeking medication in Taipei. People who need such assistance will have to acquire a "Letter of Referral" from the doctor. Hospital social workers will contact the Ronal McDonald House after the hospital confirms the need of accommodations. Ronald McDonald House will then arrange free lodging for such people. Anyone from Kinmen who needs such assistance can contact related hospital personnel or call 02-26581300. 麥當勞兒童之家林先生表示,麥當勞之家提供之免費住宿服務係在照顧偏遠地區或離島地區前往就醫之院童和家屬,有需要之院童或照顧家屬需由醫生開立「轉介單」,由院方評估後透過醫院社工和麥當勞之家聯繫,經評估確實因為看診就醫需要住宿之下,將會安排免費住宿服務,提醒金門鄉親萬一有需求可以和醫護人員提出,相關事宜亦可電洽02-26581300查詢。 ■1. look after-照料。 ■2. charity-(n)慈善團體;慈善事業;慈善、善舉。 ■3. accommodation-(n)住宿;膳宿。 ■4. tumor-(n)腫瘤。 ■5. referral-(n)推薦、介紹、轉介;被推薦者;轉診的病人。「轉診單」就是Letter of Referral。 ■6. lodging-(n)寄宿、借宿;住所、寓所;宿舍。 ■7. relieve-(vt.)接替,替~的班;緩和、減輕、解除。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Deyue Tower得月樓 (下)
Tour Guide: Definitely not. The clock shows the owner's original purpose of reminding his offspring(15) of the importance of diligence.(16) Always work 40 more minutes than other people, because working hard is one of the best strategies to get rich. 導遊:不是的。這屋頂上的時鐘指著十二點四十分,主要的用意在於屋主要提醒他的後代子孫,永遠要比別人多工作四十分鐘再休息吃飯,用以告知子孫勤勞是致富的方法之一。 Tourist: So it is. The owner of the houses was such a wise man. Any other stories? 遊客:原來如此。屋主真是聰明。還有別的嗎? Tour Guide: Well, look in front of the houses. There is a tower called the "Gun Tower". Its main function was to find and prevent invaders(17) from the sea. 導遊:你看這洋樓的前面有一座較高建築,稱為『槍樓』。它的最主要功能是用來觀察和防禦海上的強盜。 Tourist: Why is that? Isn't the public security very good in Kinmen? 遊客:為什麼呢?金門的治安不是很好嗎? Tour Guide: Although Kinmen is culturally civilized and publicly secure now, it was not safe in ancient times. Surrounded by the sea, Kinmen was easily exposed to invading robbers and pirates, especially a port village like Shueitou. In order to protect his family from invaders, the house owner built this gun tower. In the middle of the tower there is an iron-frame used to place firearms. On two sides of the tower there are windows where watchers could observe the enemies. 導遊:金門現在民風純樸,治安良好。但是金門四面環海的地形,在早期容易招致強盜和海盜入侵。尤其水頭村又是一個港口,屋主為了防止敵人入侵因此建造了這個槍樓。在槍樓的中間有一個鐵架,是用來架槍的,兩邊還有瞭望孔,可以觀察外面的敵人。 Tourist: Understood! So the gun tower is not only beautiful but also defensive. 遊客:原來如此。所以槍樓不僅造型美觀外,還具有防禦的功能。 Tour Guide: That's true. By the way, in front of the western houses there is "Jinshuei Elementary School". It was the first private school in Kinmen. The school was completed in 1931 with the sponsorship(18) of some overseas Chinese from this village. In the Japanese colonial days, this elementary school was used as a hospital for the Japanese soldiers. The school a traditional roof of red bricks, but its front door is decorated with some English letters and an angel pattern. This tells us that the building has some European influence. 導遊:是啊。而且,這洋樓前面的「金水國小」也是金門島上第一間新式學堂,是由水頭華僑出資在民國二十年(西元1931年)完工。在日據時代,這個小學也成為日本軍人的醫院。金水國小建築是傳統紅磚屋頂,但在門前卻出現英文字和天使的裝飾圖樣,很顯然是受到歐洲建築的影響。 Tourist: All of these western houses show a combination of Chinese and Western architecture; at the same time, they provide testimony(19) of a profound(20) history. 遊客:這些洋樓真是中西建築的融合;同時,也為歷史留下美好的見證。(二十九) ■15. offspring-(n)後裔、子孫;結果、產物。 ■16. diligence-(n)勤勉、勤奮。 ■17. invader-(n)入侵者。 ■18. sponsorship-(n)贊助、資助。 ■19. testimony-(n)證言、證詞、證據。 ■20. profound-(adj.)淵博、深奧的;深刻的。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Jingning Stone Oyster Cultural Festival Undraped
金寧石蚵文化節盛大登場 Activities of the Seventh "Jingning Township Stone Oyster Cultural Festival" took place on the 11th and 12th of April. Multitudes(2) in the thousands visited the oyster field of Guningtou to shuck(3) and taste oysters and enjoy the views and cultural banquets of an oyster village. 第七屆「金寧鄉石蚵文化節」系列的活動,於四月十一、十二日登場,數千人次民眾到古寧頭訪蚵田、剝蚵、嚐蚵,領略蚵村風情及不同風味的文化饗宴。 Township mayor Li Wen-Jun presided over the opening ceremony, which included lion dances and various performances. The two-day festivities(4) included: "Oyster Dishes Fair," "Stone Oyster Product Sales Carnival(5)," "Stone Oyster Creative Cooking Contest," "Karaoke Competition," historical landmark tour, stone oyster information exhibition, king crab appreciation, family tree exhibition, display of accomplishments over the years, display of winning photography and artistic paintings. 四月十一日舉行的開幕活動,由鄉長李文俊主持,並安排有祥獅獻瑞以及多項節目的表演。兩天連續的活動有:「石蚵美食園遊會」、「石蚵農特產促銷」、「石蚵創意美食比賽」、「卡拉OK歡唱比賽」、古蹟景點遊覽、石蚵資料展、賞鱟、族譜展文史資料展、歷年成果作品展示、攝影、寫生比賽優勝作品展覽等活動。 The key events, "One Thousand People Experiencing Oyster Shucking Together" and "Oyster Lifting with a Pole," took place on the 12th from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at the path lead to Beishan Beach and Beishan Breakwater.(6) For "One Thousand People Experiencing Oyster Shucking Together" each participant was given 30 minutes to shuck the oyster and was allowed to take the oysters home. 活動重點項目的「千人剝蚵體驗」以及「挑蚵體驗」,於十二日上午九時至十一時在北山海路和北山海堤舉行;「千人剝蚵體驗」,每人剝蚵時間預定為三十分鐘,通過體驗後,每位參加人員可將所剝的海蚵,自行攜回烹煮。 The annual event invigorated(7) the normally simple, quiet "Oyster Village" of Guningtou with its deluge(8) of enthusiastic people. 由於是一年一度的地方盛事開幕,也讓平日純樸、寧靜的古寧頭「蚵村」,一下子「人氣十足」,頓時熱鬧了起來,充滿了活力。 Furthermore, Jingning Township Village Administration rented a mid-size bus from the Bus Management Office of Kinmen to take visitors to the oyster fields to enjoy the unique landscapes of the stone oyster forest. The Fisheries Research Institute staff were invited to serve as tour guides to explain the landscape of the oyster village, and to lead visitors into the oyster field from the Beishan stone oyster forest. Arrangements were also made for visitors to view the birds, king crabs and vanilla, to appreciate more deeply the beauty of the oyster village. Jingning Township Village Administration also arranged for the western management station of Kinmen National Park to furnish bikes to visitors. 此外,鄉公所也向車船處租一輛中型公車,專門載送遊客巡禮蚵田,觀賞蚵村獨一無二的石蚵林景觀,並邀請水試所人員擔任解說員,解說蚵村景觀,並於北山石蚵林帶領遊客走入蚵田,同時也安排遊客賞鳥、賞鱟及香草體驗,讓觀光客及民眾能更深入體驗蚵村之美。鄉公所也協調金門國家公園管理處西區管理站協助提供自行車,供民眾自行遊覽。 Jingning Township Village Administration Mayor Li Wen-Jun plans to boost local tourism via industry by attracting tourists and locals to view and experience the unique ecology, old battlefield and southern Fujian architecture of Jingning Township. 金寧鄉長李文俊期望藉由舉辦產業活動,帶動觀光發展,同時結合該鄉特有生態、戰地遺跡、閩南建築等,使觀光客及民眾樂於來金寧鄉旅遊。 ■1. undrape-(vt)揭幕。 ■2. multitude-(n)一大群人、民眾。 ■3. shuck-(vt)去殼;剝殼。 ■4. festivity-(n)慶典、慶祝活動。 ■5. Carnival-(n)嘉年華會、狂歡節;博覽會;巡迴演出。 ■6. breakwater-(n)防波堤。 ■7. invigorate-(vt)鼓舞;賦予精神。 ■8. deluge-(n)蜂擁而至;氾濫。此處指村子被蜂擁而至的人們及其熱情所淹沒。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Deyue Tower得月樓(上)
Deyue Tower and the western houses nearby were built by the local people who went to Southeast Asian countries and earned a lot of money before they returned here at the end of the Ching dynasty and in the beginning of the R.O.C. era.(1) One of the houses, Deyue Tower, was built in 1931 by a wealthy businessman whose name was Huang Huei-huang. In order to effectively prevent pirates and thieves from breaking into(2) the houses, Huang built a "gun tower" by the side of the houses. The tower has four stories and measures 11 meters in height. With such height, the tower was easily thought of(3) at that time as "fetching the moon in the clouds," so the tower was given the name "Deyue Tower" (a moon-fetching tower), referring to(4) an old Chinese proverb(5)-"Getting upon a tower near water, one can catch the moon first." 得月樓及附近的洋樓群,是在清朝末年及民國初年時期,居民遠赴南洋經商致富後返鄉建造的。其中,得月樓是在民國二十年間(西元1931年)由富商黃輝煌所蓋。黃氏為了有效防止海盜、海賊的侵襲,於是在洋樓的一側蓋了一座銃樓。這座銃樓共有四層,高約十一公尺,在當時這種高度看起來好像直入雲霄抓月一般,正如「近水樓臺先得月」的意義,因而取名為「得月樓」。 The roof of Deyue Tower is made of glazed(6) tiles, and its hallway is made of green stones and cement.(7) On the top floor and in the center there are many gun windows perfectly designed for placing firearms(8) for defending against pirates and bandits.(9) Other effective features for defense are the underground tunnels connecting to the adjacent(10) houses in case of(11) emergency. Even though the owner of Deyue Tower is gone, from its exterior(12) and appearance, people can still imagine the exciting stories of the good old days. 得月樓在屋頂的建材是採用琉璃瓦,而騎樓的部份則利用青石洋灰來建造。樓頂和樓身分別設有為了抵抗盜匪而設置槍砲的窗口,造型十分特別。另一個有效的防禦功能,就是得月樓的地下坑道可通往鄰近的洋樓,可因應緊急的需求。雖然現今的得月樓已經人去樓空,但其外觀依然顯露出往日的情懷與風華。 Tourist: These western houses look very unusual. Are they also traditional Southern Fujian style buildings? 遊客:這些洋樓挺別緻的,也是金門傳統的閩南式建築嗎? Tour Guide: Not exactly. Most of the western houses nearby were built by people of earlier days who went to Southeast Asian countries and made a fortune(13) before they returned. When building the houses, they just blended in the western style they had learned from foreign countries and made such kind of mixture of eastern and western-style houses. 導遊:不完全是。這種洋樓大部份都是早期金門先民出外在南洋一帶經商致富後,回來建造的;在建造時將南洋的建築風味融入其中,所以,這種洋樓是中西合璧的房子。 Tourist: What are some of their unique characteristics?(14) And are there any stories about them? 遊客:這洋樓的建築有什麼特別之處嗎?或有什麼典故嗎? Tour Guide: Yes. First, take a look at the clock on the roof of this house. Do you see any thing special? 導遊:有的,首先你看看這洋樓屋頂的時鐘,有發現什麼特別的地方嗎? Tourist: Oh, yes. The clock hands are pointing at "12:40". 遊客:時鐘的時間是指著『十二點四十分』。 Tour Guide: Can you guess why? 導遊:你猜猜這個時間的用意何在? Tourist: Mm…, could it be the time of its completion? 遊客:嗯…,難道這是房子的落成時間嗎?(二十八) ■1. era-(n)時代、年代,紀元。 ■2. break into-闖入。 ■3. think of A as B-把~看作。 ■4. refer to-與~關連。 ■5. proverb-(n)諺語、俗語。 ■6. glazed-(adj.)像玻璃般的;上過釉的。tile則是「瓦」或「瓷磚」。 ■7. cement-(n)水泥。 ■8. firearm-(n)火器、槍枝。 ■9. bandit-(n)強盜、土匪。 ■10. adjacent-(adj.) 毗連的,鄰接的。 ■11. in case of-如果發生,萬一發生。 ■12. exterior-(n)外表、外觀。 ■13. make a fortune-發跡;賺大錢。 ■14. characteristic-(n)特性、特徵、特色。unique則是「獨特的」。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Kinmen's Matsu Pilgrimage Mission Takes Direct Course to Maizhou for Religious Interchange
金門媽祖朝聖團直航湄洲宗教交流(下) 在結束祭典後,金門代表團立刻包船前往莆田,莆田市委會於晚間特別舉辦迎賓會,讓金門與莆田各界相聚首,互動熱絡,大家都因為媽祖的共同信仰拉近彼此距離,也相約往後要多往來交流,讓彼此情誼長長久久。 Immediately following the conclusion of the sacrificial(6) ceremony, the delegation from Kinmen boarded a chartered boat to Putien. In the evening Putien City Committee held a reception(7) for Kinmen and Putien representatives. The interaction was enthusiastic.(8) Their shared faith in Matsu brought the guests and hosts closer than ever. All agreed to have more frequent interchanges to keep the friendship strong and long-lasting. 十二日上午,在縣長李炷烽與議長謝宜璋護請下,來自金門七家宮廟計九尊媽祖金身至泉州天后宮作客,兩岸的媽祖金身同聚一堂,共同接受兩岸信眾的虔誠朝拜。為了歡迎金門代表團一行,泉州天后宮媽祖廟特別準備大陣仗的鑼鼓隊熱鬧相迎,並舉行媽祖金身安座儀式;為了感謝媽祖對金門的庇佑,縣府與議會及十家金門媽祖宮廟各準備一份爐敬金,向媽祖娘娘表達敬意。 In the morning of the 12th, Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng and Kinmen County Council Chairman Xie Yi Zhang escorted(9) the nine Matsu statues from seven Kinmen temples to Quanzhou Tienhou Temple. The Matsu statues from both sides of Taiwan Strait were seated together to receive the offering and worship of believers from both sides of Taiwan Strait. To welcome the delegates from Kinmen, the Matsu Shrine of Tienhou Temple presented its magnificent gong(10) and drum team and held a seating ceremony for the Matsu statues. In appreciation of Matsu's protection of Kinmen, the county government and council and the ten Matsu temples from Kinmen each prepared a cash offering to Matsu. 金門縣湄洲媽祖祖廟朝聖團十二日圓滿完成任務後,於當日下午順利返航。縣長李炷烽表示,此行是感恩之旅,感謝媽祖娘娘對金門地區的眷顧,讓現在的金門人都很幸福;議長謝宜璋提到,此行已成功將金門媽祖文化與湄洲媽祖文化作最緊密的結合。 Following the accomplishment of all its objectives on the 12th, the Meizhou Matsu Pilgrimage Mission returned to Kinmen in the afternoon. It was a journey of thanksgiving, says Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng, a journey to thank Matsu for safeguarding(11) people living in Kinmen and giving them many blessings. Kinmen County Council Chairman Xie Yi Zhang indicates the mission successfully knitted together Kinmen and Meizhou's Matsu cultures. ■6. sacrificial-(adj.)獻祭的。 ■7. reception-(n)接待會、歡迎會。 ■8. enthusiastic-(adj.)熱情、熱烈、熱心的。 ■9. escort-(vt.)陪同、護送;為~護航。 ■10. gong-(n)鑼、銅鑼。gong and drum就是鑼與鼓。 ■11. safeguard-(vt.)保護、防衛。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Qiu Liang-gong Mother Chastity Arch邱良功母節孝坊
Qiu Liang-gong Mother Chastity Arch, briefly called the "Chastity Arch,"(1) is located in Jincheng Town and is the only first-class national historic relic in Kinmen. It was built in 1812, during the Qing dynasty. The raw materials used for the arch are Quanzhou granite from Fujian (known as Quanzhou White) and blackish(2) green Qingdou Rock (also Grass Rock), and the carving is very exquisite.(3) The arch is about three stories high. It is one of the highest and the most magnificent arches in the Taiwan and Fujian area. Because of its height and to prevent it from shaking too hard, stationed by the pillars there are four pairs of stone lions to stabilize the arch. 邱良功母節孝坊又稱貞節牌坊,位於金城鎮市區,是金門島上唯一的一級古蹟。牌坊建於清嘉慶十七年(西元1812年),建材是採用福建泉州的花崗石(俗稱泉州白)和墨綠的青斗石(也稱青草石),雕刻非常的精細;牌坊約有三層樓高,是台閩地區牌坊中最為壯觀的一座。也因牌坊很高,為了防止搖晃,所以,牌坊的柱子前後立著四對雄雌的石獅來穩定牌坊。 The arch is to commemorate Madam Xu-Shi, the mother of Governor Qiu Liang- gong of Zhejiang Province in the Qing dynasty, for her maintaining chastity for 28 years during her widowhood.(4) When Qiu Liang-gong had lived for only 35 days, his father died. His mother endured all kinds of hardships and raised him to adulthood. Finally he became an excellent government official and contributed a great deal to his country. Madam Xu-Shi's great deeds won the praise of the Emperor, who gave an imperial decree(5) to build the arch. 牌坊是為了表揚清朝浙江總督邱良功的母親許氏守節二十八年而建。邱良功出生三十五天,父親就過世了,母親含辛茹苦將他撫養長大,並且成為朝廷的良將,貢獻良多。許母教子成龍的感人事蹟,獲得皇帝的讚賞,因而下聖旨建造這座牌坊。 Tourist: The arch is very high and magnificent. It's much bigger than the Qionglin Arch (the Three widows Chastity Arch). 遊客:這牌坊很高大、雄偉,比起在瓊林村所看到的牌坊(一門三節坊)大了許多。 Tour Guide: You are right. This is one of the most magnificent arches in Taiwan and Fujian. It's also the only arch graded as a first-class national historic relic in Kinmen. 導遊:是啊,這個牌坊是台閩地區最雄壯的,也是金門唯一列為國家一級古蹟的牌坊。 Tourist: Does it have any special stories? 遊客:有什麼傳說故事嗎? Tour Guide: It's said that out of the eight stone lions in front of the arch, the one right in the middle used to display its power, representing Madam Xu-Shi's reincarnation;(6) therefore, this lion is also called the "Goddess the Stone Lion". Furthermore, the lion is considered particularly powerful due to its ceaseless exposure to sunlight and moonlight, so that local residents keep on worshipping it as a deity.(7) One other special thing is that some soldiers drew a grenade(8) on the lion when repainting it, thus the grenade is thought of as symbol of luck. 導遊:據說牌坊前的八隻獅子,位於中間的這一隻曾經顯靈過,代表邱良功母親許氏顯靈,所以這隻獅子被封為『石獅仙姑』。而且無論是白天的太陽或是晚上的月亮,都可以照射到這隻獅子,因此特別有靈性,地方居民也視為神並且供奉。更特別的是,早期阿兵哥在油漆獅子時,在獅子身上畫上一顆手榴彈,而後人也將此手榴彈,視為吉祥的象徵。 Tourist: How amazing it is that the statue of traditional history has been painted with a modern grenade. 遊客:在傳統的歷史建築上,畫上現代感的手榴彈,真是令人讚嘆。 Tour Guide: By the way, the arch was built under the decree of the Emperor. So it is historically significant. 導遊:另外,這牌坊是當時皇帝下「聖旨」建造的,是非常具有歷史性意義的。 Tourist: I must say that the arch isn't just historical, but architecturally speaking, it is a masterpiece of exquisite art. 遊客:這牌坊不僅是具有歷史意義的建築,也可說是藝術上的傑作。 Tour Guide: Surely it is. Besides that, there is a street called "Mofan Street," also called "ZiQiang Street," by the side of the arch. The street shows a mixture of Japanese style and Southern Fujian style architecture. It's one of most characteristic old streets in Kinmen. You should take your time to visit there. Moreover, the arch is situated at the site of a traditional market. At the market, many local specialties of Kinmen are sold. You can go and try them. 導遊:的確是如此。在牌坊旁有一條融合日本風格與閩南建築味道的『模範街』,又叫做自強街,是金門具有特色的老街之一,可以利用點時間去看看。還有,這牌坊的所在地是金門傳統的市場,販售許多金門風味的小吃,你可以品嚐看看。 Tourist: Can you recommend some of the market specialties? 遊客:可以介紹一下風味小吃嗎? Tour Guide: Yes, the most flavorful and juicy ones are fried oyster omelets,(9) sesame balls, fried salty pancakes,(10) egg rolls, and so on. In the morning, they sell Canton porridge, baked flat bread, and deep-fried twisted dough that you just can't miss. 導遊:好的。附近有名又好吃的小吃有:炸蚵粿、芝麻球、鹹粿炸、蛋捲等;早上來時,還有不可不吃的廣東粥和燒餅、油條呢! Tourist: Sounds good, and I am starving. I can't wait for a snack. Will you join me? 遊客:聽你這樣說,我快餓扁了。我可要大吃一頓囉,要不要一起來?(二十七) ■1. Chastity Arch-節孝坊,此處,chastity是貞節,禁慾、獨身生活,純潔、正派的意思;arch指拱門、牌樓。 ■2. blackish-(adj.)呈現黑色的。 ■3. exquisite-(adj.)精美、精緻的,製作精良的。 ■4. widowhood-(n)守寡;寡婦的身份。 ■5. decree-(n)命令;法令;教令。imperial decree字面上的意思就是皇帝的命令,即「聖旨」。 ■6. reincarnation-(n)化身;轉世。 ■7. deity-(n)神;女神。 ■8. grenade-(n)手榴彈。 ■9. omelet-(n)煎蛋餅;煎蛋捲。此處係沿用台灣對「蚵仔煎」的英語翻譯oyster omelet來形容金門的炸蚵粿(油炸的蚵仔煎)。 ■10. pancake-(n)薄煎餅,鬆餅。此處以鬆餅來形容金門的鹹粿炸(油炸的、鹹的鬆餅)。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Kinmen's Matsu Pilgrimage Mission Takes Direct Course to Maizhou for Religious Interchange
金門媽祖朝聖團直航湄洲宗教交流(上) 金門縣各界所組成的「湄洲媽祖祖廟朝聖團」,四月十日直航湄洲,並前往莆田、泉州展開為期三天兩夜的宗教交流。 On April 10 the "Meizhou Matsu Pilgrimage(1) Mission" organized by representatives from different sectors of Kinmen took a direct course to Meizhou, beginning a three-day-two-night religious exchange that included Putien and Quanzhou. 十日上午七時許,由金門縣議會議長謝宜璋與縣長李炷烽親自率領一百八十人的朝聖團直航湄洲。此行地區的天后宮媽祖會與料羅順濟宮分別恭請大媽、二媽、三媽與聖母媽等媽祖金身前往,其他的廟宇也請出媽祖神像與盛大旗幟及陣頭加入陣容。 Around 7:00 AM on the 10th, under the leadership of Kinmen County Council Chairman Xie Yi Zhang and County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng, the 180-pilgrim mission set out for(2 ) Meizhou, with Dama, Arma, Sanma and Shengmuma from the Tienhou Temple Matsu Association and Liaoluo Shunzi Temple, as well as Matsu statues, flags and patrol teams. 湄洲祖廟為了迎接金門直航過去的進香團,推出高規格的接待,也動員近六百人的盛大歡迎儀式。 To greet the pilgrimage mission arriving directly from Kinmen, Meizhou Matsu Temple mobilized nearly six hundred people for a grand welcome ceremony. 湄洲島地方政府也特別舉行「兩地見面會」,縣長李炷烽在會中表示,湄洲與金門有相似的地理環境與信仰風俗,往後應該相互學習,有來有往,祈願可以擺脫離島的歷史悲情,掙脫現實環境的束縛。 The local government of Meizhou organized a reunion meeting, in which Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng indicated that since Meizhou and Kinmen share similar geographical environments and religious practices, that the two places should learn from each other and interact frequently, so both places might be freed, he hoped, from the historical tragedies of the islands and the bondage of political realities. 議長謝宜璋也認為金湄兩地很相似,此行的這段海路是見證媽祖文化頂禮膜拜與虔誠信仰,他也表示,希望往後兩地加強交流,相互學習。 In concurrence,(3) Kinmen County Council Chairman Xie Yi Zhang agreed that he has seen many similarities between Meizhou and Kinmen. The marine course of this pilgrimage, he says, is to witness the worship and devotion(4) of the Matsu culture. He also would like to see more interchanges between the two places. 代表團十一日參與湄洲媽祖祖廟的盛大慶典祭祀,整個典禮遵循古禮進行,隆重莊嚴。金門府會並獻匾給湄洲媽祖祖廟,縣長李炷烽敬獻「慈航普渡」匾額;議長謝宜璋則敬獻「順天濟民」匾額;另外,府會首長也代表捐贈六十六萬元予祖廟,由湄洲祖廟董事會董事長林金榜代表接受。 On the 11th, the pilgrimage mission attended the great celebration of Meizhou Matsu Temple. Conducted in accordance with(5) the established ancient practices, the entire ceremony was both solemn and magnificent. Kinmen County Government and Council offered tablets to Meizhou Matsu Temple: Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng presented the "Motherly Grace Saving All" tablet, and Kinmen County Council Chairman Xie Yi Zhang presented the "Heavenly Will Helping All" tablet. Leaders of Kinmen County Government and Council also donated NTD 660,000 to the parent temple. The offering was received by Mr. Lin Jin Bang, chairman of Meizhou Matsu Temple board of directors. ■1. pilgrimage-(n)朝聖。朝聖者,或香客是pilgrim。 ■2. set out for-出發至~。 ■3. concurrence-(n)贊同、意見一致;亦指「與~同時發生」,「與~一致」。 ■4. devotion-(n)虔誠;奉獻。摯愛、熱愛。 ■5. in accordance with-遵照;遵循;與~一致。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Maple Woods楓香林
Maple Woods is in the suburbs of Bishan village, close to Shanhou Folk Culture Village, and on the way from Bishan to Shanhou. The Woods are broad in area, diverse in vegetation,(1) and used to be the farming land of the villagers of Bishan before becoming one of the reforested(2) areas of Kinmen. Maple trees are planted everywhere here, and a path and an arch bridge have been constructed, making the woods a natural park for recreation. Ambling(3) along the path in the woods to reach the platform top, one can catch a graceful view of Taiwu Mountain in the distance. When autumn comes, the maple leaves immediately paint the woods in red color and add somewhat to the nostalgia(4) of the tourists. Furthermore, the adjacent Bishan village, which has a couple of western style buildings and a tranquil atmosphere, is a scenic site well worth seeing. 楓香林在碧山村村郊,靠近山后民俗文化村,由碧山通往山后的途中。楓香林區域內地方遼闊,植物多元化,以前是碧山村民耕種的地方,後來成為金門的造林計畫地之一。園區遍植楓樹,並設有景觀步道、曲橋造景,是一座天然遊憩的絕佳公園。在楓香林沿著步道登上景觀平台,可以眺望太武山的優美景色。秋天的楓香林,滿山遍野的楓紅,更增添了幾許思鄉情懷。臨近的碧山村有數棟古洋樓建築,寧謐幽靜,是一個值得參觀品味的地方。 Tourist: As soon as autumn comes, the maple woods must be very beautiful with red leaves everywhere. 遊客:這座楓香林,秋天一到,滿地楓紅,一定很美。 Tour guide: You bet! The maple trees have spread throughout the woods, and their leaves fall down with the autumn winds. Here, people feel as though they are living in a painting. 導遊:是的。這園區遍佈楓樹,入秋後,紅紅的楓葉隨風吹落,在這裡真有住在畫中的感覺! Tourist: Here maple trees have been planted, but most of the trees I've seen planted in Kinmen are of a tall variety. What's the name of that kind of tree? 遊客:這裡種的是楓樹,不過金門還遍佈著一種高高大大的樹。叫什麼來著? Tour Guide: The trees you are talking about are called "casuarinas."(5) In the early days in Kinmen, That kind of tree was widely grown mainly because the casuarinas branches can survive the strong winds. As Kinmen is surrounded by the sea, in the early days a large number of casuarinas trees were planted to serve as the best windbreak forest.(6) 導遊:你指的是「木麻黃」。金門早期所種植的樹大多是「木麻黃」;主要是因為木麻黃樹不怕強風的吹襲;而金門是四面環海的小島,所以,早期種植大量的木麻黃形成最佳的防風林。 Tourist: So that explains it. But why are the maple trees replacing the older trees? 遊客:原來如此。那這裡為什麼改種植楓樹呢? Tour Guide: The replacement of old casuarinas by maple trees is one of the special reforestation projects in Kinmen. Some of the casuarinas are too old to survive typhoons and may cause damage. 導遊:這區域種植楓樹來取代樹齡高的木麻黃,是金門的造林計畫之一。有許多高齡的木麻黃樹,禁不起颱風吹襲而傾倒,形成災害。 Tourist: Are there any other sightseeing spots near here? 遊客:在這園區附近還有其他的景點嗎? Tour Guide: Yes, there are. The scenic sites around here are Shanhou Folk Culture Village, Shi Mountain, Wuhu Mountain and so on. Bicycle riding is proper for tourists around these sites. By the way, there is a village nearby called "Bishan", which has some western style buildings and is culturally rich. It is well worth a visit. 導遊:附近的景點有:山后民俗文化村、獅山、五虎山等;景點之間非常適合騎自行車。此外,臨近的碧山村有數棟古洋樓建築,很有文化氣息,也是一個值得參觀的地方。 Tourist: You've got to take me there. 遊客:一定要帶我去參觀一下。 Tour Guide: Yes. However, one other thing worthy of noting is that a shooting range(7) is located outside Bishan village. In the early day it used to be a soldiers' training ground. Now that Kinmen is no longer a battlefield, and the number of soldiers has been reduced a lot, this shooting range has long been discarded. Now the residents just take advantage of the range and make it a place for raising cattle. So people have turned the old shooting range into a natural pasture.(8) 導遊:是的。值得一提的是,碧山村郊有一座靶場。早期是阿兵哥練習打靶的地方;但現在金門已經不是戰地,阿兵哥也大量減少,靶場便慢慢廢棄不用了。現在反而常見附近居民把家裡養的黃牛牽到這裡餵食和棲息,所以,昔日的靶場已經成了現在的牧場了。 Tourist: I have heard that Kinmen is famous for its oxen and their juicy beef. Is that true? 遊客:聽說金門的黃牛很有名,非常好吃,是嗎? Tour Guide: Absolutely. Kinmen beef is really mouthwatering(9) and delicious. 導遊:金門的黃牛餐的確非常有名,令人垂涎三尺。 Tourist: Will I have the opportunity to taste it? 遊客:有機會去品嚐看看嗎? Tour Guide: Of course you will. 導遊:那是一定要的。(二十六) ■1. vegetation-(n)植物的總稱;植被。 ■2. reforest-(vt.)在~重新造林。名詞形式是reforestation。 ■3. amble-(vi)散步、輕鬆漫步。 ■4. nostalgia-(n)懷舊之情。 ■5. casuarinas-(n)木麻黃的學名,俗稱beefwood。 ■6. windbreak-(n)防風林。 ■7. shooting range-射擊場、靶場。 ■8. pasture-(n)牧場。亦可當動詞使用,指「放牧」或「吃草」。 ■9. mouth-watering-(adj)指美味,與delicious為同義詞。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Kinmen Residents Overjoyed(1) with Commemorative Vouchers
縣府發放金酒回饋券縣民超樂 金門首創獨步全國的「金酒感恩回饋券」福利,四月五日在全縣6鄉鎮(含烏坵鄉)各發放所同步發放,縣長李炷烽上午巡視各發放所瞭解發放狀況,並慰問工作人員辛勞。 Kinmen County Government issued the first-ever(2) "Commemorative Vouchers" to its residents in the six townships (including Wu-qiu) on Apr. 5. Magistrate Li Zhu-feng visited each issuing station to inspect the operations as well as to give his regards to(3) the workers. 據統計,全縣受惠縣民為8萬5143人,實領人數共計6萬9660人,領券率高達八成一;縣府籲請未領券者於4月13至17日至戶籍所在地鄉鎮公所領取,時間為上午9時至12時、下午1時30分至5時,逾期未領取者,不再發給。 According to county government statistics, 69,660, or 81%, of the 85,143 residents in total to receive the benefit showed up to pick up their vouchers. The government reminds those who have not gotten their vouchers to pick them up between Apr. 13 and 17 at the township office where they are registered. The office hours are from 9:00AM to 12:00AM and from 1:30PM to 5:00PM. After the said time period, no vouchers will be issued. 今年適逢古寧頭戰役60週年,金門縣政府為感念前金門防衛司令部司令官胡璉上將對金門的貢獻,提案以金酒公司捐贈經費發放金酒感恩回饋券,經過縣議會通過,決議今年在清明、端午和中秋節各發放1次、每次3600元,等於今年可領取1萬800元回饋券兌換金酒。 This year happens to be the 60th anniversary of the Gu-ning-tou Battle. To commemorate the contribution of General Hu Lian, former Kinmen Defense Commander-in-chief, Kinmen County Government proposed to issue Commemorative Vouchers with donated funds from Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc. The county council passed the proposal and reached the resolution(4) to issue NT$3,600's worth of commemorative vouchers to each Kinmen resident on the Tomb Sweeping Day, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival respectively. Each resident would receive vouchers totaling NT$10,800 and exchange them for Kinmen Kaoliang (sorghum liquor). 感恩回饋券在哪裡使用?清明「金酒感恩回饋券」使用截止日為6月5日,縣府財政局表示,感恩回饋券於金門地區或金酒公司各門市,只要業者願意收,都可以使用,持有人得按感恩回饋券所載面額,視同現金使用。消費者於門市按零售價購買商品,批售商可按批售價,向上游廠商進貨。屬於金酒公司批售商,可按批售價格,於金酒公司寧山配銷處或烈嶼供銷處兌換商品。 The Tomb Sweeping Day Commemorative Vouchers expire on Jun. 5. According to the Finance Bureau of the county government, they can also be used at any KKL retail outlet(5) or in Kinmen, as long as the business is willing to accept them. The denomination(6) on the voucher is to be regarded as the same amount of cash. Consumers can use them to make retail purchases. Wholesalers can use them to pay their suppliers. KKL's wholesale clients can exchange them for wholesale products at KKL's Ning-shan or Lie-yu Distribution Center. 縣府財政局同時表示,由於金門縣無法「立法」,無法強制業者受理消費者使用感恩回饋券,係以鼓勵方式,鼓勵業者受理消費者使用感恩回饋券。 The Finance Bureau also added that, since the county cannot make it a law to force all businesses to accept consumers' payments made with these vouchers, they can only "encourage" businesses to accept these vouchers from consumers. 本次清明節感恩回饋券發放作業,總動員人力754人、發放所595人、作業中心及警力159人,總計1508人。 754 people were mobilized(7) to operate the issuance of the Tomb Sweeping Day Commemorative Vouchers. 595 workers were deployed(8) at the issuing stations. The personnel running the operations center and from the police force added another 159. The manpower used was 1,508 people in total. 解說 ■1. overjoy-(vt)使狂喜。指高興已極。be overjoyed with(at),指為~而極度高興或狂喜。 ■2. first-ever-(adj.)破天荒第一次。 ■3. give regard to-向~致意。 ■4. resolution-(n)決議。reach(pass) the resolution to V就是「達成決議」或「通過決議」。 ■5. outlet-(n)銷路、商店、商行。 ■6. denomination-(n)貨幣的面額。 ■7. mobilize-(vt.)動員、調動。 ■8. deploy-(vi.)部署、展開。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Gugang Lake古崗湖
Located at the entrance of Gugang village, Gugang Lake is a semi-artificial and semi-natural lake.(1) On the banks of the lake, willow(2) trees sink in the water and dance with the wind. In the central area there is a classically old-fashioned tower dipping(3) in the lake. The surroundings here can inevitably(4) attract lovers to rendezvous(5) for a romantic date. The tower was built in 1964 and is a three-story building, measuring 147 square meters in area. From the top of Gugang Tower, the surrounding scenery is relaxing and to everybody's liking.(6) 古崗湖位於古崗村的村口,是一座半人工、半天然的湖泊。湖岸柳樹迎風搖曳、垂入湖心,湖區並有一棟古意盎然的古崗樓與湖水相伴,處處都是情侶約會談心的好地方。古崗樓建於民國53年(西元1964年),樓高三層,佔地約有147平方公尺。登上古崗樓俯視四周美景,讓人心曠神怡。 Han-Ying-Yun-Gen Inscribed(7) Rock is located on Siantai Hill (originally called Donghong Hill) south of the Gugang Lake. It's a third-class national historic relic. It's a historic relic dated back to Lu-King of the Ming dynasty. During the Ming dynasty, Emperor Lu wrote the four characters "Han-Ying-Yun-Gen" and had them carved on the rock. But the original rock collapsed(8) and the "Gen" of the four big characters was cracked,(9) leaving the other three characters on the ground with the rock. In 1970, Kinmen County Government placed a facsimile(10) of the original words on another rock, which is now placed on the side opposite from the original one. 位於古崗湖南側的獻臺山(舊名東紅山)上,有一座「漢影雲根」碣石,為三級古蹟。明朝魯王在碣石上題刻「漢影雲根」四個大字;但原碣石已經崩落,四個大字中的「根」字已不見,只留下「漢影雲」三個大字倒立地上。民國59年(西元1970年)金門縣政府在真跡碣石的對面,模仿拓印相同字跡在另一塊巨石上。 ******************************************* Tourist: Wow! The surrounding scenery is just amazing. Surrounding us are hills, a lake, and a tower. Walking on the pathway, I feel nothing but peacefulness. 遊客:哇!這裡的風景好悠美,有山、有湖、還有樓;走在步道上,就感覺好悠閒哦。 Tour Guide: I have the same feeling, too. I feel like I have been placed in a painting. 導遊:是呀!彷彿走進畫裡的感覺。 Tourist: Yes, but is the lake a natural one? 遊客:嗯!但是這個湖是天然的嗎? Tour Guide: Not exactly. This is a semi-natural and semi-artificial lake. It's said that the lake was dug in 1963 by the soldiers using "washbasins."(11) Therefore, the lake is also called "washbasin lake." 導遊:不完全是。這是半天然、半人工的湖。據說這個湖是民國五十二年(西元1963年)由當地阿兵哥用『臉盆』挖的,所以這個湖也叫做『臉盆湖』。 Tourist: That's really funny. Can I participate in recreational activities in the water? 遊客:真有意思。湖面可以從事什麼休閒活動嗎? Tour Guide: Recreational activities like swan boats were permitted before, but for the sake of safety and lack of management, they have been suspended(12) now. Still you can see some soldiers or villagers fishing by the lake. 導遊:以前可以踩踩天鵝船,不過因缺乏管理,且為了安全起見,已經停止了這項活動。現在有些居民或軍人會在湖邊垂釣。 Tourist: Is swimming permitted? 遊客:可以游泳嗎? Tour Guide: No swimming is permitted. Since we have plenty of time to hang around, you can climb up Gugang Tower to view the beautiful scenery form the top. Gugang Tower is a classic old-fashioned building. It used to be one of the recreation resorts for the late President Chiang Jin-guo. 導遊:不行。這裡是禁止游泳的。我們有充分的時間在這兒停留,你可以登上古崗樓遠眺美景,而且古崗樓非常典雅,也是先總統蔣經國先生來金門巡視的休憩場所之一。 Tourist: I will go in a couple of minutes. By the way, is the lake only for sightseeing or does it have other functions? 遊客:我待會兒就上去看看。此外,這個湖是僅供欣賞用嗎?還是具有其他功能呢? Tour Guide: Besides sightseeing, the lake has the added function of water supply for the villagers of Gugang. 導遊:嗯,除了供休閒遊憩之外,還有另一個附帶的功能是供應古崗地區居民的民生用水。 Tourist: It's really a multi-functional lake. 遊客:真是個多功能的湖。(二十五) ******************************************* ■1. semi-(prefix)用以表達「半」或「部分的」。例如文中的semi-artificial,就是「半人工」的意思。 ■2. willow-(n)柳、柳樹。 ■3. dip-(vt.)浸入水中,伸入~。此處指古塔佇立於湖畔彷,自遠處看就彿浸在水中一般。 ■4. inevitably-(adv)無可避免的;必然的。 ■5. rendezvous-(vt.)在指定地點約會、會面。亦可當名詞,用以描述太空梭、太空船或海軍船艦的會合。 ■6. liking-(n)喜愛、喜好。have a liking for~,指喜愛~。 ■7. inscribe-(vt.)雕、刻;題寫。inscribed rock指題有文字的勒石。 ■8. collapse-(vi.)倒塌,崩潰,瓦解。 ■9. crack-(vt.)使爆裂、使破裂。 ■10. facsimile-(n)摹本。亦指平日常用的「傳真」。而平常泛稱的Fax,事實上是從facsimile取其第一音節,並簡化而來。 ■11. washbasin-(n)臉盆。 ■12. suspend-(vt.)使暫停、使中止。 ******************************************* 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Swim Across Kimen-Xiamen Strait Slated for August 1
泳渡金廈海上長泳八月一日盛大登場 編按:有關泳度金廈海上長泳活動,已經在8月15日盛大舉行,本文係今年4月份縣府召開第二次協調會時所發布之新聞,因此,當時預定之活動內容、時間等相關細節與實際情況均有差距。 金廈兩岸預定8月1日合辦「泳渡金廈」體育交流,金門縣政府四月八日召開第二次協調會,為海泳安全,金防部同意配合移除矗立海灘數十年的軌條砦,並決定活動結束後,再將軌條砦「歸位」恢復原貌。 Pursuant to(1) agreement of both sides of the Taiwan Strait, a sports interchange event named "Swim Across Kinmen-Xiamen Strait" has been scheduled for August 1st this year. On April 8th Kinmen County Government held the second coordination meeting. For swimming safety, Kinmen Defense Command agrees to temporarily remove the rail stockades,(2) which have been on the beach for decades, until conclusion of the event. 陸委會三月廿四日同意金門縣與廈門市人民政府共同主辦泳渡金廈海上長泳,主持協調會的副縣長楊忠全認為,兩岸共辦泳渡金廈是件「喜事」、「好事」,盼各相關單位全力以赴,分工合作,以圓滿完成這項歷史新創舉。 Mainland Affairs Council on March 24 consented to the Swim Across Kinmen-Xiamen Strait jointly sponsored(3) by Kinmen County Government and Xiamen Municipal Government. Presiding(4) over the coordination meeting, deputy magistrate Yang Zhong-Quan says collaboration of both sides of the Taiwan Strait in Swim Across Kinmen-Xiamen Strait is a good and delightful thing. He urges all agencies concerned to work together to successfully accomplish this historic event. 其中,有關軌條砦移除估計數量約有五百支,金防部同意基於維護泳者安全前提之下,在活動前兩星期進行移除,俟活動結束後一星期立即著手恢復;同時考量雷區及據點問題,軍方也要求整個動線界定要明確;此外,空拍部份,只要是我方範圍金防部願全力配合;比較棘手是飛行傘安全問題,因風勢或天候因素難以掌控,但仍要以安全第一為重。 There are approximately 500 rail stockades to be cleared. For the safety of the swimmers, Kinmen Defense Command agrees to relocate the rail stockades two weeks prior to the activity and restore them one week after the event is over. In view of the landmine area and security depot(5) issues, the military authority requires the organizer to clearly define the routes. Kinmen Defense Command also agrees to provide full support for aerial filming(6) as long as it is done within our domain. Paragliding(7) safety remains a primary concern. Since wind and climate factors are hard to control, every measure has to be exacted to ensure safety. 有關「橫渡金廈海上長泳活動」,縣府教育局長李再杭在會中提出簡報指出,活動預定在今年8月1日星期六(農曆6月11日),預定12時30分下水出發,泳程由廈門椰風寨至小金門雙口,直線距離約6千公尺,估計要花費約3至3個半小時,預定當天下午3時30分上岸。全程視泳渡選手現場情況做適度調整,對泳者採全程安全戒護。 Regarding the "Swim Across Kinmen-Xiamen Strait", county government education department director Li Zhai-Hung indicates in his briefing that the event is slated for(8) Saturday, August 1st (June 11th according to the lunar calendar). The swimmers are scheduled to set out(9) at 12:30 PM. The direct distance of the swim course from Yefengzhai, Xiamen to Shuangkou, Xiaojinmen is about 6,000 meters, which may require three to three and a half hours to finish. Thus, all the swimmers are expected to reach the shore at 3:30 PM. In accordance with the conditions of the swimmers, adjustments will be made to ensure their safety throughout the journey. 參加對象將邀請兩岸文體明星及各界代表人士、玩水名家如奧運金牌選手、世界大賽冠軍等華人共同參與;參加泳渡人員以1百人以內為限(雙方暫訂各50名為原則,視實際游泳能力狀況增減人數),參加人員由各當地主辦單位負責推薦或選拔,並繳交推薦書,其體能及游泳技能必須達到一定標準(游泳池內2小時能游完8500公尺者,取最佳名次)。 To be invited for this affair are cultural and athletic stars and representatives of different sectors from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as well as Chinese marine activity leaders, such as Olympic gold medalists(10) and world event champions. The number of the participants is tentatively(11) set to be no more than 100 (50 from each side, to be adjusted according to swimmers' actual swimming abilities). Participants are to be selected or recommended by local organizers, with letters of recommendation required. The physical fitness and swim skill of the participants must meet the established standard (being able to finish 8,500 meters within two hours in the swimming pool; selected according to ranking of performance). 解說 ■1. pursuant to-隨著、緊接著~之後。pursuant是形容詞,指隨後的。 ■2. rail stockade-軌條砦。一種以鐵軌切段豎立於岸際的軍事防禦措施,此處stockade指防禦柵欄、圍欄,rail則是鐵軌。 ■3. sponsor-(vt.)倡議、發起。jointed spnsor就是「共同發起」或「共同舉辦」之意。 ■4. preside-(vi.)擔任會議主席;主持會議。與at或over連用。 ■5. depot-(n)軍事補給站或「兵站」,此處security depot指的是部隊的「據點」。 ■6. aerial filming-指「空拍」。aerial指「航空的、飛行的、由飛機進行的」。 ■7. paragliding-(n)飛行傘。形狀類似降落傘,但可人為操控滑翔方向。另有一種固定翼的「滑翔傘」,叫hand gliding。 ■8. slate for-預定、選定。slate較常見的用法是當作名詞,指「石板」,或當作動詞,指「鋪上石板」。 ■9. set out-開始或展開(旅程…等)。 ■10. medalist-(n)獎牌得主。 ■11. tentatively-(adv.)暫時地。 資料來源:金門縣政府 (本系列由國立金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師協助校正英文譯稿,本報編輯部提供解說。)
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Shanhou Folk Culture Village山后民俗文化村
Shanhou Folk Culture Village is located at Jinsha township, on the side east of Kinmen island. It was built by Wang Guo-jhen and his son Wang Jing-siang, who co-sponsored the construction after getting wealthy through business in Japan. The construction took about 24 years during the Ching dynasty form 1876 to 1900. After completion, the Wang father and son presented the houses to the whole clan to live in gratis.(1) The Village is Fujian-style, consisting of 18 houses with two wings, and they are also called the "Shanhou 18 Residences," i.e.,(2) 16 grand houses, one ancestral hall,(3) and a private school. 山后民俗文化村位於金沙鎮﹐在金門的東半島﹔是由當年到日本經商致富的華僑王國珍和王敬祥父子出資建造而成。民俗村古厝興建於清光緒2年到26年間(西元1876年─1900年)﹐共約花了二十四年的時間﹔完工後﹐王氏父子將古厝贈送給王氏宗親居住。而民俗文化村的聚落為十八棟雙落(二進式)的閩南古厝﹐也稱為「山后十八間」﹐分別是十六間民宅﹑一間宗祠和一間學堂。 Most buildings of the Folk Culture Village are houses with two wings with swallow-tail shaped roofs, with a few exceptions of saddleback(4) shape. Nevertheless, all of the houses are arrayed in conformity.(5) The walls of the houses are decorated with colorful exquisite(6) bricks and ceramics that show the traditional culture of the village. In addition, Shanhou is located below Wuhu Mountain (literally "Five Tigers Mountain"), and is described as the "reversing(7) head of the 5 tigers". By the side of the Wang Family Ancestral Hall, there is a "dragon's cave" where it is said lived a dragon with an invisible tail. According to legend, one of the huge rocks sticking out of the ancestral hall is said to be the head of the dragon that can protect the younger generations. So Shanhou is one of the best places for sightseeing as well as for studying traditional houses and culture in Kinmen. 民俗文化村的大部份的建築為燕尾型的雙落大厝﹐但有少部份是採馬背型的房子﹐聚落的整體建築具有一致性。在古厝牆面的裝飾採用花磚﹑燒陶等細膩的工法﹐表現出聚落的特色與傳統的文化。另外﹐山后位於五虎山下﹐風水上稱作「五虎回頭」﹔在王氏宗祠旁則有「神龍見首不見尾」的龍穴﹐傳說宗祠旁的突出岩石﹐被認為是龍穴的龍首﹐可以庇蔭後代子孫。因此﹐山后村是個值得參觀以及研究金門傳統建築和文化的最佳地點之一。 Tourist: How long did it take to build the old houses here? 遊客﹕這些古房子花了多久的時間才蓋好﹖ Tour Guide: About 24 years. 導遊﹕大約二十四年。 Tourist: Why did it take so long? 遊客﹕為什麼需要那麼久的時間﹖ Tour Guide: Because the main building materials came from Jhangjhou, Ciyuanjhou of Fujian Province, and even from Jiangsi Province of mainland China. In those early days the traffic and transportation were not so convenient between Kinmen and the mainland; therefore, the construction took a long time. 導遊﹕主要是因為房子的建材大都來自大陸的漳州﹑泉州及江西一帶。早期往返金門和大陸的交通不是很便利﹐所以耗費這麼多的時間。 Tourist: So that's it. Here is a characteristic old house, with a pond in front of it. 遊客﹕原來如此。這兒有一間很有特色的房子﹐前面還有水池。 Tour Guide: Yes, it was a private school called "Hai Jhu Hall," and the pond in front is called "Half Moon Pond". The school faces the eastern direction, and in the distant foreground(8) is the sea. From here you can see the sun rise every morning, just like a bright pearl floating in the sea, so the hall is called "Hai Jhu Hall,"-the Sea Pearl Hall. 導遊﹕這間房子以前是學堂﹐叫做「海珠堂」﹐前面的小水池叫做「半月池」。因為學堂面向東方﹐前方最遠的地方是海﹐在這兒可以看到每天太陽升上來的時候﹐就像是海上的一顆明珠﹐所以叫做「海珠堂」。 Tourist: That's interesting. But didn't the houses get hit or damaged during the battles? 遊客﹕真有意思。這些房子在金門發生戰爭時都沒有被打到或破壞嗎﹖ Tour Guide: Yes, they did. Flames of war plus long exposure to the sun and sea wind badly damaged the old houses. Therefore, Kinmen County Government spent a lot of money to renovate(9) them in 1979. The renovation included setting up an antiquities hall, a ceremony hall, a wedding hall, a martial arts hall and so on, all providing exhibitions for tourists. 導遊﹕有的。戰爭時期戰火的砲擊下﹐再加上房子長期日照和海風的侵襲﹐使得房子的原貌受到破壞。因此﹐在民國六十八年(西元1979年)時﹐金門縣政府出錢修護改建﹐並開設文物館﹑禮儀館﹑喜慶館﹑武館等幾個展示館﹐讓遊客欣賞。 Tourist: That's why the houses are kept so well. 遊客﹕原來如此。難怪這些房子保存的如此完整。 Tour Guide: Yes. By the way, there is an old saying which goes "Iou Shanhou Fwu, Wu Shanhou Cwu." It means that in Kinmen though one is as rich as the people of Shanhou, one has no house as elegant as those in Shanhou. So this proverb highly values these grand and elegant houses in Shanhou. 導遊﹕嗯﹐在金門當地有一句諺語﹕「有山后富﹐無山后厝」﹔意思是﹐在金門縱使有像山后村那麼富有的人家﹐但是卻沒有那麼漂亮的房子。這諺語用來讚美這裡宏偉和精緻的古厝。 Tourist: Without a doubt. 遊客﹕一點兒也沒錯。 Tour Guide: Besides those, the village contains other houses with traditional beauty of architecture; therefore, it is often used for shooting domestic films or TV shows. You can take many pictures around here. 導遊﹕此外﹐由於民俗村非常有傳統建築的特色﹐所以常被用來當作本土電影或是電視劇的拍攝景點。你可以在這裡多多拍照哦﹗ Tourist: I will. Please let me do that later on. 遊客﹕我會的﹐待會兒再多拍一些。(二十四) ■1. gratis-(adv.)免費地。 ■2. i.e.-是拉丁文id est的縮寫﹐指「即﹔換言之」。 ■3. ancestral hall-宗祠。其中ancestral是形容詞﹐指「祖先的﹑祖傳的」。 ■4. saddleback-(n)鞍狀山脊。也就是所謂的「馬背式」。 ■5. conformity-(n)一致﹑相似或順從。通常in conformity with~﹐指「與~一致」。 ■6. exquisite-(adj.)精緻的﹔精美的。 ■7. reversing-(adj.)相反的。此處指虎頭面向尾端。 ■8. foreground-(n)前景。 ■9. renovate-(vt.)修繕﹑修復﹐改善。名詞為renovation 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Commissioner Lee's Interview With Croatian State Media Reporters
李縣長接受克羅埃西亞媒體訪問 Commissioner Lee pointed out in an interview on April 2nd with three senior reporters from Croatia National Broadcast Company, Mr. Zeljko Valcis et al, that Kinmen was the frontline during the civil war between KMT and Chinese communists, and the tension aroused by the battle between both sides has allayed(1) as time went by. Cross straight relationship alleviating.(2) Mini-Three-Links is under way,(3) and the close neighbors, Kinmen and Xiamen, have become Kinmen-Xiamen life circle, regaining(4) a peaceful and friendly relationship. 李縣長四月二日接受克羅埃西亞國家廣播電視公司資深記者Mr.Zeljko Valcis一行三人專訪時指出,金門在國共內戰時位處戰地前線,砲火隨著歲月煙消雲散,兩岸關係和緩,小三通上路,近在咫尺的金廈兩門已然形成金廈生活圈,並恢復過去和平與友好關係。 Commissioner Lee pointed out that Kinmen used to be the anti-communism springboard. After the opening of policies between cross-straights, Kinmen has become the bridge of peace connecting China and Taiwan. A Predictable regain of past peace and prosperity can be expected as the situation develops, because both sides consider war as horrible and not a solution to solving problems. The only way an opportunity for peace is to come out of grieving.(5) 李縣長指出,金門過去是反共跳板,兩岸政策開放後,金門扮演大陸、台灣和平的橋樑,也可以說是和平走廊,未來隨著局勢發展,可預期將回復過往和平榮景,因兩岸體認戰爭是可怕,戰爭是無法解決問題,唯有走出悲情,和平才有希望。 The Croatian trio(6) came to Taiwan during March 27th to April 3rd to film a movie named "Taiwan experience." They were in Kinmen to shoot on-the-spot(7) and do some interviews on April 2nd. The shootings here will be used as a contrast to show how Kinmen has turned from an important military base into a tourist sightseeing spot and a critical part of the Mini-Three-Links. The film will be shown during their TV programs. Because of the high audience rating of the challenl on the Balkan Pneesula, the effectiveness of this story can be expected. Mr.Zeljko Valcis一行人,係三月二十七日至四月三日期間來台訪問,主要拍「台灣經驗」專輯,四月二日抵金門實地拍攝及參訪,以便製作金門曾為軍事要塞而今成為觀光與小三通要點的比對部份,所拍攝內容分別於其所屬電視節目中播出,以該台在巴爾幹半島的收視率衡之,成效可期。 Croatian National Broadcast Company is a public organization which is supported by the money collected from audience by the government. It has a long history. It has some 3,600 or more employees. The headquarter is based in the capital Zagreb, and it supervises(8) three main branches, radio broadcast, TV channels, and music production programming companies. There are two permanent TV channels. 克羅埃西亞國家廣播電視公司是一個主要由政府向閱聽者徵收執照費資助經營的公共機構,歷史悠久,擁有員工三千六百餘人,總部在克國首都薩格勒布,下設有廣播電台、電視台和音樂節目製作公司等三個主要分支機構。其電視台並擁有兩個常設頻道。 Croatia used to be the hardcore(9) of the former Yugoslavia. Its culture, economy and industry were closely related to that of the Austria's, and it was part of the Austro-Hungary empire. At the present day, Austria is the main investing country of Croatia. 克國原為前南斯拉夫六國的骨幹,文化、經濟和工業與奧地利關係密切,曾為奧匈帝國一部份,目前奧地利為克國之最大投資國。 ■1. allay-(vt.)使緩和;使平息。 ■2. alleviat-(vt.)緩和、減輕。 ■3. be under way-正在進行中。 ■4. regain-(vt.)恢復;收復;取回。 ■5. grieve-(vt.)使悲傷,使苦惱。動詞三態是:grieved、grieved、grieving。名詞是grief。 ■6. trio-(n)由三人組成的一組、一套,或指三重奏、三重唱。此處指的是來自克羅埃西亞的三位記者。 ■7. on-the-spot-(adj.)指現場的、當場的、立即的。 ■8. supervise-(vt.)督導、管理、指導。 ■9. hardcore-(n)或拼為hard core,骨幹、中堅。 本系列由國立金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師協助校正英文原稿,本報編輯部提供解說。 【資料來源:金門縣政府】
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Shueitou水 頭
Shueitou village is located in the southwest of Kinmen island. In the Yuan dynasty, the Huang family and the Lee family moved here first from Twong-an County of Fujian. Afterwards the Tsai family and the Chen family followed suit. All of these families have made Shueitou a multi-clan village. Shueitou is a culturally rich and diversified village, which embraces many scenic sites such as "Deyue Tower & Western Style Houses," "Jinshuei Elementary School", "Huang Family Youtang Villa," "Stories of the Overseas Chinese," and "Overseas Chinese Hometown Cultural Exhibition Hall," etc., all representing a combination of Chinese and Western culture. Walking along the alleys at Shueitou, one can easily admire the village for its cultural combination of traditional Fujian style houses and those of western style. 水頭村位於金門島的西南方,在元朝時就有黃姓、李姓先民由福建省同安縣遷移至此,後來又有蔡姓、陳姓等陸續遷進,使水頭成為多姓血緣的村落。水頭村是一個豐富且有多樣文化的聚落,整個水頭聚落包含「得月樓洋樓群」、「金水國小」、「黃氏酉堂」、「出洋客的故事」和「僑鄉文化展示館」等,呈現中西合璧的景觀。走在水頭村的鄉間小路上可以同時欣賞傳統的閩南建築與西洋樣式的「番仔樓」。 The Huang Family Youtang Villa is rated as a national historical relic of second class. It was built in the Ching dynasty (A.D.1766) by a wealthy millionaire whose name was Huang Jyun (also called Huang Bai-wuan, or Millionaire Huang). He made a great fortune doing business in Southeast Asian countries and became the richest man in Kinmen at that time. Then he came back home to build the villa. On the front door of the villa, there hung a tablet carved "You Tang," hence the name of the villa. The villa was once used as a local private school, and was later designated by Commander Hu Lian as an official news agency during his tenure of office in Kinmen. 黃氏酉堂是國家二級古蹟,興建於清朝乾隆三十一年(西元1766年),當時的金門首富黃俊(又名黃百萬)因為到南洋經商賺錢,便回鄉興建這處別墅。別墅門前掛有『酉堂』的橫額。早期的酉堂也是私塾的場所。在胡璉司令官的任內也曾作為官方的報社。 Tourist: The houses here differ a bit from those of Cyonglin village. Especially this one with a pond in the front. 遊客:這裡的房子跟瓊林的聚落有些不一樣。尤其是前面有水池的造景,很特別。 Tour Guide: The pond of the villa is called "Sun Moon Pond." With the Sun Moon Pond in the front, and the hills in the back, this villa has the characteristics of a stylish Soochow garden. 導遊:這個水池叫做「日月池」。房子前面有日月池、後面有山丘,是屬於江南庭園式的建築。 Tourist: Then it is one of the few houses in Kinmen with a pond. 遊客:那可算是金門地區少見的囉! Tour Guide: That's right. There are few traditional houses in Kinmen that have a pond of their own. Two of them are the "Sun Moon Pond" and the "Half Moon Pond" of the Folk Culture Village at Shanhou. 導遊:是的。金門傳統建築中擁有水池的並不多。其中有水池的是水頭黃氏酉堂的「日月池」和山后民俗文化村的「半月池」。 Tourist: There are some western-like houses here. Are they also among the traditional houses of Kinmen. 遊客:這裡還有幾棟洋樓的房子,也是金門的傳統建築嗎? Tour Guide: Well, the western-style houses were owned by the local people who had gone to Southeast Asian countries doing business and had become rich. After returning to their hometown, they built the houses blending Chinese style and Southeast Asian colonial architectural style together. Hence, the houses have an exotic flavor. 導遊:這些洋樓是早期金門人到南洋一帶辛苦賺錢後,返回家鄉所蓋的房子,所以,把中國和南洋殖民建築風格融入住宅之中,建造出富有異國風格的建築。 Tourist: May I take a look at one? 遊客:可以進去參觀嗎? Tour Guide: Yes, you may. Kinmen National Park has designed the houses around "Deyue Tower" as a site for display, along with the two exhibits, "Stories of the Overseas Chinese" and "Overseas Chinese Hometown Culture" for display. Both of the exhibits are the main attraction. 導遊:可以。金門國家公園將「得月樓」附近洋樓群設計為展示館,並以「出洋客的故事」和「僑鄉文化」作為展示主題,非常吸引人。 Tourist: Do you have any other ways to let me know more about these western houses? 遊客:有什麼方法可以讓我更瞭解這些洋樓嗎? Tour Guide: The exhibition hall has pictures with subtitles. These pictures can help us trace back the time when the houses were first built. The subtitles let us realize how hard the emigrants worked to earn their money. You can also understand how people made a living in the early stages of Kinmen. 導遊:展示館以圖畫加文字敘述的方式來呈現,圖畫讓我們追溯到洋樓建造時的情境;文字的敘述讓人體會先民到南洋時,辛苦賺錢的情境;可以深深瞭解早期金門居民的生活情形。 Tourist: I have to experience it myself. It's just unimaginable. 遊客:這樣的體驗一定要親身經歷才行,是無法用言語來形容的吧! Tour Guide: Definitely. And seeing is believing. 導遊:的確!而且,百聞不如一見喔!(二十三) ■1. followed suit-動詞片語,「跟著做」的意思。 ■2. clan-(n)家族、宗族。multi-是「多重」的意思,兩者合在一起是「多姓氏」之意。 ■3. embrace-(vt.)包含、包括。另有「擁抱」之意。 ■4. villa-(n)別墅,位於郊區的住宅。 ■5. designate-(vt.)指定;委任、指派。 ■6. tenure-(n)任期。 ■7. Soochow-此處是「蘇州」的音譯。原文為「江南」,但對外國人來說,蘇州就是江南的代表,因此翻譯時把「江南」轉譯為「蘇州」。 ■8. colonial-(adj.)殖民地的、殖民的。 ■9. subtitle-(n)說明或(電視、電影)對白的字幕;副標題。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Free Milk Policy Implemented for Students
學童免費喝鮮乳政策正式施行 The policy to provide free milk for students two days a week by the county government took effect(1) on April 1st. On the first day 473 students in Xiaojinmen (Little Kinmen) received the delivery. According to the Livestock Research Institute, on the morning of April 1st, the carton-packed fresh milk was delivered to Shueitou Pier via Styrofoam thermo-containers(2) for the 8:30AM ferry to Jiougong Pier. Whether the cartons will be replaced by buckets is still being evaluated for safety and sanitation concerns. Based on the trial delivery this week, the shipment and distribution details will be reviewed comprehensively and the outcomes can be expected next week. 縣府買單學童每周二天免費喝鮮乳政策四月一日起上路,首日小金門四百七十三位學童受惠。畜試所指出,一日上午將盒裝鮮乳以保麗龍保溫箱送到水頭碼頭,搭八時三十分的船到九宮碼頭,至於未來是否以桶裝取代紙盒,因安全衛生考量仍在商議中,相關配送細節將以本周試送情形做全盤考量,預計下周會有結果。 To help students maintain balanced diets, the county government encourages students at each schooling level to drink fresh milk from the Livestock Research Institute. Two days each week the country government delivers milk to both eastern and western regions, as well as Lieyu, and pays for the bills. 縣府為增進學生攝取均衡營養,鼓勵各級學校學生飲用畜試所鮮乳,於每周針對金門東、西半島、烈嶼地區供應鮮乳二天,費用由縣府買單。 All the students get to enjoy the taste of fresh milk from the Livestock Research Institute twice a week. The Livestock Research Institute furnishes(3) free milk to Jincheng and Jinning Schools, on the west side, on Mondays and Thursdays, and to Jinsha and Jinhu Schools, on the east side, on Tuesdays and Fridays. Lieyu receives the treats on Mondays and Wednesdays. April 1st happened to fall on Wednesday, so Lieyu students became the first to enjoy the benefits. 學童每周有二天可喝到畜試所鮮乳,畜試所於星期一、四免費供應西半島金城、金寧各校鮮乳;星期二、五提供東半島金沙、金湖各校鮮乳;烈嶼則於星期一、三有免費鮮乳喝,一日為星期三該政策首日,烈嶼學童成為首批受惠者。 The trial delivery during the first week will be made mainly in carton-packs, according to the Livestock Research Institute. Whether bucket containers will be used in the future, with the students drinking the milk with environment-friendly cups to reduce waste of carton-packs, is still being assessed due to potential safety and sanitation problems. Unwashed milk residues(4) left in the cup may also be a health concern if the students use the same cup again to drink milk the next time. Since the carton-pack is sealed for better temperature and sanitation control, the entire issue is still being discussed. 畜試所也表示,試送首周以盒裝鮮奶為主,至於是否改以桶裝,由各校需要之學生用環保杯盛裝飲用,減少紙盒浪費,由於有安全衛生問題,以及牛奶若殘留於杯中未被學童清洗乾淨,再次盛裝飲用也將會引發衛生問題,再且,盒裝為密封,在溫度和衛生上較好掌握,因此,目前仍在商議中。 Furthermore, from the actualordering to the receiving of the milk, the number of students of each school is continuously changing. Some of the schools have complained that the amount is insufficient. Yet based on total volume control, the Livestock Research Institute recommends provision(5) of appropriate amounts of milk. Based on comprehensive review of the trial delivery this week, the shipment and distribution details will be finalized next week. 另外,各校有些學生從訂購到免費喝到牛奶,人數以及需求均還在變動:有學校反映數量不夠,但基於總量考量畜試所建議適量提供,所以,相關配送細節將以本周試送情形做全般考量,預計下周會有結果。 ■1. take effect-生效。 ■2. Styrofoam thermo-container-以聚苯乙烯發泡塑料做成的保溫容器。Styrofoam即俗稱的「保麗龍」,是一個從「商標」轉化而來的普通名詞;thermo-則是與「熱」有關的字首。 ■3. furnish-(vt)提供、供應。 ■4. residue-(n)殘餘、殘渣。 ■5. provision-(n)供應。 本系列由金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師校正英文原稿,本報編輯部提供解說 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Old Wen Tai Pagoda文台古塔
Old Wei Tai Pagoda(1) is located on the southeast side of Jinmenchen (also called Old Jinchen). It's a five-storied hexagonal(2) construction made of granite and was built in the Ming dynasty in 1387, over 600 years ago. The pagoda has been rated a second class national historic relic.(3) 文台古塔位於金門城(又稱舊金城)東南方,是由花崗石堆砌而成的五層高六角型實心塔。古塔建於明朝洪武廿年(1387年),現在已經有六百多年的歷史,是國家的二級古蹟。 Kinmen has three big pagodas in its history, including Taiwu Mountain's Daoieng Pagoda, Shuitou Village's Maoshan Pagoda and Jinmenchen's Old Wen Tai Pagoda. They all functioned as lighthouses for sailors in the nearby sea. The Daoieng Pagoda on Taiwu Mountain was destroyed in 1918 by an earthquake, while the Maoshan Pagoda in Shuitou village was also ruined(4) in 1961 during the August 23rd Bombardment. Fortunately, Old Wen Tai Pagoda survived the other two, and is well preserved now. 古代金門有三大古塔,分別是:太武山上的倒影塔、水頭村的茅山塔和金門城的文台古塔。這三大古塔在六百年前是附近海域船隻的航行指標。太武山上的倒影塔,毀於民國七年(西元1918年)的大地震;水頭村中的茅山塔,因為八二三砲戰的緣故,於民國五十年(西元1961)損毀;而文台古塔倖免於難,是現今唯一存在的古塔。 Near Old Wen Tai Pagoda there is a huge rock carved with the four characters "Shu Jian Shiao Wo" written by Yu Da-yiou, a general of the Ming dynasty during his tour of duty(5) in Kinmen. 文台古塔的旁邊有觀海岩,岩石上的「虛江嘯臥」大字,是明代俞大猷將軍駐守金門時所題的字。 Tourist: This small and oblique(6) pagoda looks magnificent. I've never seen one like this before. Is it the only pagoda in Kinmen? 遊客:這小小、斜斜的塔很莊嚴;以前都沒看過這種塔,金門島上只有這個嗎? Tour Guide: Not exactly. In ancient times, there used to be three pagodas in Kinmen-Taiwu Mountain's Daoieng Pagoda, Shuitou Village's Maoshan Pagoda and Jinmenchen's Old Wen Tai Pagoda. They were known as the three huge pagodas of Kinmen. But the pagoda you see now is the only one that still exists. 導遊:在古代原本有三座塔,那就是太武山上的倒影塔、水頭村的茅山塔、以及現在看到的這個塔,合稱金門的三大古塔,只是另外二個都已經不存在了。 Tourist: What was the function of the three pagodas? 遊客:這三個塔有什麼特殊的功能嗎? Tour Guide: It's said that the pagodas were used for sailors' safety, and acted like sailors' guardian angels.(7) The pagodas were just like lighthouses for the navigators. When they were seen in a line, the navigators could easily locate the island of Kinmen, without mistaking it for the mainland of China. Besides that, they are also thought of as "feng-shui pagodas" where people prayed for good fortune. 導遊:嗯,傳說古塔的興建是為了航行安全,可說是航海者的守護神。三大古塔是附近海面的燈塔,當三大古塔連成一線時,代表看到的地方就是金門,而不是大陸。同時,古塔本身也是祈求運氣的風水塔。 Tourist: Do you have any legends(8) or stories concerning this? 遊客:有什麼相關的傳說故事嗎? Tour Guide: It's said that Old Wen Tai Pagoda was a "feng-shui pagoda" and an "astrology(9) pagoda." The emperor of the Ming dynasty believed what his astrologer had said, that Kinmen was going to have a native emperor. Therefore, the emperor took precautions(10) and built this pagoda to destroy the "feng-shui" (environment) around. 導遊:據說這個古塔除了是「風水塔」也是「文星塔」,也就是古塔的興建與風水有關。況且明朝時代的皇帝聽信風水師所言:『金門將會出生一個土皇帝』。因此,建造古塔來破壞金門的風水。 Tourist: Besides the old pagoda, what are some other things to see? 遊客:在這裡除了看古塔,還有其他風景嗎? Tour Guide: There is a rock not far from the pagoda. It's called "Sea-watching Rock". From there you can feel no boundary between the sea and the sky. And, if you are fortunate enough, you can also observe some migratory birds and ducklings here. 導遊:在塔的不遠處還有一個地方叫做「觀海岩」;在這裡你會有遠眺海連天的感覺。而且,運氣好的話,還會看到許多小水鴨群等候鳥。 Tourist: Sounds amazing! This is also a highlight(11) for bird watchers, isn't it? 遊客:聽起來很動人!這裡也是金門賞鳥的據點之一嗎? Tour Guide: Yes. The main reason birds come is that Kinmen Liquor Factory nearby discards "distilled grains"(12) that can attract birds looking for food. 導遊:是的。由於金門酒廠在附近,所排放出來的「酒糟」常常會吸引一些覓食的候鳥。 Tourist: Wish me good luck as I go to take a look. 遊客:希望能有好運氣一飽眼福!(二十二) ■1. pagoda-(n)東方寺院的塔,或公園涼亭。 ■2. hexagonal-(adj.)六角形的。 ■3. relic-(n)遺跡;遺物;紀念物品。此處,第幾級古蹟以序數+class來表述,第一級古蹟就是the first class historical relic。 ■4. ruin-(vi.)毀滅、毀壞。 ■5. tour of duty-軍人駐守某地期間;任期。 ■6. oblique-(adj.)傾斜的;非直角的。不直截了當、拐彎抹角的。 ■7. guardian angel-(n)守護神;守護天使。guardian是守護者或監護人的意思。 ■8. legend-(n)傳說;傳奇故事。 ■9. astrology-(n)占星術、占星學。占星術士則是astrologer。 ■10. precaution-(n)預防措施。常見用法為take precaution against~。 ■11. highlight-(n)最突出、最精彩的部分;最明亮的部分。 ■12. distilled grains-此處指酒糟。distill指以蒸餾方式萃取;grain則是穀類。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Jyuguang Tower 莒光樓
Jyuguang Tower is located at the eastern suburb(1) of Jincheng downtown. It is one of the famous landmarks of Kinmen. The tower was built in 1952 and completed the following year. In order to commemorate(2) the bravery and glory of the soldiers who participated in battles in Kinmen, General Hu Lian gave orders to build this tower. The tower was also named after the story of "Don't Forget the Time at Jyu" based on late President Chiang Kai-shek's philosophy to enhance military morale. The tower has a magnificent look and modification of a traditional city wall tower. The three characters on a wooden tablet bearing the tower's name were written by Lai Sheng-ming, a war hero of the Daerdan battle. The tablet is hung on the tower's top floor. On October 25, 2003, this tower was open to the public again in a brand-new aspect. On the first floor a multimedia profile of Kinmen is presented. The second floor provides the panorama(3) of geographical and ecological Kinmen, and the third floor is a showcase of Kinmen during the wartime. 莒光樓位於金城鎮東邊郊區,是金門縣的地標之一。莒光樓建於民國四十一年(西元1952年),並在民國四十二年(西元1953年)完成。當年胡璉將軍為表揚官兵,並且實踐 先總統蔣介石先生「毋忘在莒」的訓示而興建此樓。莒光樓以仿古城樓式建築,外觀雄偉、氣宇非凡。樓前「莒光樓」三個大字,是當時大膽戰役英雄賴生明所題。民國九十二年十月二十五日修建後,重新規劃使用並開放參觀。樓內規劃一樓為多媒體影片觀賞;二樓介紹金門的地質景觀;三樓則展示當時國共戰爭的歷史照片。 Jyuguang Tower faces the estuary(4) of Wujiang Brook, and overlooks Lake Jyuguang. The scenery around it is very attractive. From the top floor visitors can have a bird's-eye view of downtown Jincheng, the ebb and flow of Wujiang Brook, Lieyu Island(Little Kinmen), and catch a glimpse(5) of mainland China just a short distance away. Jyuguang Tower was adopted as a motif(6) for domestic stamps many times between 1959-1964. Needless to say, this tower is a landmark building as well as an eye-catching scenic spot in Kinmen. 站在莒光樓前,可以看到浯江溪出口以及臨近的莒光湖,風景非常秀麗。遊客也可以爬上頂樓陽台,遊覽金城市區全貌及浯江海潮,更可眺望小金門及大陸山河,美麗景色盡收眼裡。莒光樓曾經在民國四十八年(西元1959年)到五十三(西元1964年)年之間,多次被採用為中華民國郵票圖案,是金門具有代表性的建築和名勝。 Tourist: Wow! What a beautiful building! 遊客:哇!這棟建築真是漂亮。 Tour Guide: Yes, it is. This is "Jyuguang Tower", one of the famous landmarks for sightseeing in Kinmen. 導遊:是的,它叫「莒光樓」,是金門有名的觀光地標之一。 Tourist: What does the name of Tower mean? 遊客:為什麼叫做「莒光樓」呢? Tour Guide: The first character "Jyu" which has the same meaning with "Wu Wang Zai Jyu"(Don't forget the time at Jyu) inscription(7) on the summit(8) of Taiwu Mountain is historically meaningful. The second character "Guang" means glory in English. 導遊:莒光樓的『莒』字與金門最高峰太武山上面的「毋忘在莒」的『莒』字一樣,有歷史的意義,『光』有光輝的意思。 Tourist: What's the historical meaning, though? 遊客:有歷史典故嗎? Tour Guide: Well, in ancient China a general called Tian Dan recovered his homeland from the hands of invaders at the stronghold(9) city "Jyu", using a last-ditch(10) strategy. So this story was related to strengthening military morale in a war zone like Kinmen. 導遊:有的。在中國古代有一位叫田單的將軍,在『莒』城守城時出奇制勝,進而收復失土。所以毋忘在莒的故事具有激勵士氣的用意存在。 Tourist: I've got it. 遊客:原來如此。 Tour Guide: After redecoration this tower was open to the public again in a brand-new d?cor(11) on October 25, 2003, the day of commemorating the "Guningtou Battle" of 1949. On the third floor several precious pictures of the war are preserved. 導遊:莒光樓最近整修後,在二00三年十月二十五日重新開放參觀,這個日子是紀念民國三十八年的「古寧頭大捷」。進入莒光樓後你可以前往三樓,那邊保存了當時戰役的歷史珍貴照片。 Tourist: This is beautiful, and what a lovely view! 遊客:這附近風景真是不錯哦! Tour Guide: Sure. On the balcony of the top floor you can see the whole downtown Jincheng and the mouth of Wuchiang Brook. To catch a farther glimpse of view from there, you can even use the binoculars on both sides. Little Kinmen and Chinese mainland are close at hand. 導遊:當然。在三樓陽台上,我們可以清楚的看到整個金城鎮市區以及浯江溪口。如果想看的更遠的景色,可以透過二邊的望遠鏡看到小金門以及臨近的大陸。 Tourist: I can't wait to enjoy such a wonderful scenery around here. 遊客:我等不及要上樓好好欣賞這些美麗的景物! ■1. suburb-(n)郊區;近郊住宅區。 ■2. commemorate-(vt.)紀念;慶祝。 ■3. panorama-(n)全景、全貌,概述。 ■4. estuary-(n)河口;海口。 ■5. glimpse-(n)一瞥;瞥見。 ■6. motif-(n)主題;中心思想、基本圖案。 ■7. inscription-(n)銘刻、銘文,刻印文字。 ■8. summit-(n)山頂;山巔。 ■9. stronghold-(n)要塞、堡壘。 ■10. last-ditch-(adj.)堅守最後防線,拚死抵抗的。 ■11. d?cor-(n)室內裝潢;裝飾。
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Lake Shuangli (Twin Carps)雙鯉湖(二)
Tourist: We just saw a little construction near the temple. What's that? 遊客:剛才看到廟旁邊好像有一個小小的建築物,那是什麼? Tour Guide: This is "Gulongtou Shuiwei Pagoda,"(6) which is believed to have the power to protect the village from flooding. It's now a third-class national historic relic. The pagoda measures about 7 meters high and the four characters carved on the top mean "Monks and Buddha's Magic Tool". It's said that the pagoda was used to suppress all sorts of devils from the sea and keep villagers in good health and wealth. Other than that, the pagoda also serves as a symbol from generation to generation, warning residents not to use up all the money they have earned. 導遊:那是『古龍頭水尾塔』,具有鎮水的功能,現在列為的國家三級古蹟。大約高度為七公尺,在塔的最上層刻有「僧佛法寶」四個字。相傳水尾塔是用來壓制海上的各種惡邪和鎮保顧財之用,並且告誡子孫不要將辛苦賺來的財富如潮水般花掉。 Tourist: So that's it. What is the house on the other side of the lake? 遊客:原來如此。在湖另一邊的那棟房子是什麼呢? Tour Guide: It is Shuangli Wetland Nature Center. The building displays human and natural resources of Guningtou. It also introduces the natural ecology of Kinmen. 導遊:那是雙鯉濕地自然中心,館內有介紹古寧頭的人文和自然資源,還有金門島上的自然生態。 Tourist: What are the specific displays? 遊客:有什麼值得一看的嗎? Tour Guide: There are presentations of local birds and native plants on the first and second floors. In the basement there is a display window of round-the-year scenery, which provides you with different facets of the beauty of Kinmen. Meanwhile, you are going to admire the skittish(7) creatures in the water and the chirping(8) birds above the water if you walk along the transparent windowpane. It's absolutely a lot of fun. 導遊:一樓和二樓有金門鳥類和當地植物的介紹;地下一樓是金門四季特殊景色的櫥窗,在這兒你可以看到金門不同的美。同時,你也可以到水岸走廊去觀賞生物在水裡遨遊,也可清楚看到湖面水鳥嬉戲的畫面。十分有趣,值得一看。 Tourist: Really? Let's go there in just a minute. Can I take pictures in there? 遊客:真的嗎?那要好好參觀一下囉!對了,裡面可以拍照嗎? Tour Guide: Yes, you can. You can take as many as you like to record the diversified beauty of Kinmen. 導遊:可以的。你可以多拍幾張,把金門不同時節的美紀錄下來!(二十一) ■6. Pagoda-(n)東方寺院的塔或涼亭。 ■7. skittish-(adj.)易受驚嚇的。 ■8. chirp-(vt.)擬聲字,指鳥類發出啁啾聲。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Situated Between China & Taiwan American Is Also Concerned About Kinmen-Part II
兩岸下的金門美國也很關注(完) 有關金門人口及未來經濟發展?李縣長說,金門人口約有8萬多人、海外華僑約1百萬人,金門是名副其實「僑鄉」;近年來金門人口呈現回流現象;他說,「金門發展在大陸」,未來發展仍以觀光旅遊為主軸,連國內外財團也紛紛上門探路;他相信只要大陸25省巿居民皆可不受限來到金門觀光旅遊,金門發展契機會更大,前景指日可待。 How about the future of population and economy development in Kinmen in the future? Magistrate Li said that there are about eighty thousand local people in Kinmen, with about one million Kinmen people overseas, which makes it an authentic(9) "overseas Chinese homeland". There has been a returning of Kinmen residents in recent years. Li said that "the future development of Kinmen should be based on China." In the future, they will focus on the development of tourism, bringing many domestic and foreign entrepreneurs to visit and explore Kinmen for potential opportunities. He believes that if the residents from the 25 provinces in mainland China can come to Kinmen without any limitation, there will be a chance for Kinmen's development. The prosperous(10) future of Kinmen can be expected. 「金門人悲哀!」,李縣長感慨台灣在乎選舉,未能考量離島金門發展;美籍教授問:「在台北,金門有沒有聲音?」,李縣長回答說:「總統、行政院長都聽到金門聲音」,但遠在一水之隔的金門沒有任何抗議、動員遊行等管道傳達,主要金門人生性保守、溫和,所以未能引起中央政府重視。 "Poor Kinmen people!" sighed Magistrate Li. He said that Taiwan only cares about elections and overlook(11) the development of Kinmen. Professors from the U.S. asked, "Is there any way Kinmen can express its opinion in Taipei?" Magistrate Li answered, "The president, and the premier already heard Kinmen's voice" but Kinmen, which is situated across the ocean, has never protested, or demonstrated. It is all due to the conservative(12) and kind personality of Kinmen people. This makes the central government pay less attention to Kinmen. 金門過去軍管,居民有如籠中鳥,儘管籠子打開了,也不敢飛出去,與台灣居民迥然不同,現在不是他一個人「發聲」即可,他為金門尷尬角色抱屈;李縣長疾呼,中央應設金馬決策單位專責規劃及執行離島的各項建設與政策。他期待中央不要忽略金門存在的價值。 Kinmen was managed by the military, and residents lived like birds in a cage. Now the cage is open, but the residents are afraid to cross the line, which is totally different from Taiwan people. It's of no use if he is the only one to "shut out". He bemoaned(13) against the injustice(14) for Kinmen's awkward(15) role. Magistrate Li strongly called for an administration to be in control of and plan all kinds of off-shore island policy construction and policies. He expects that the central government won't overlook the value of Kinmen's existence. 「金門人儲蓄率排名全國第一」,李縣長向美籍教授介紹,金門人賺10元,至少會存7元,主要過去打仗生活苦,居民普遍有存錢的居安思危想法,儘管現在已是太平,但也不輕易花一毛錢,消費水平低,若以「有錢的窮人」喻之,一點不誇張;美籍教授乍聞之下驚嘆豎起大拇指直呼:「這款金門精神,殊值學習。」 "Kinmen residents rank the highest in the saving rates among the country" Magistrate Li told the professors from the U.S. Kinmen people will save 7 out of 10 of their income. This is because Kinmen residents who lived under the torture(16) of wars, have the concept of being vigilant(17) in peace time. Although the peace has come now, they won't easily spend a penny. The consumption level is relatively low here. It's of no exaggeration if we called them the"rich poor people." Professors from the U.S. were impressed by this spirit of Kinmen, and they said with their thumbs up, "We should learn this spirit from Kinmem." 李縣長說:「金門國民所得是廈門3倍」,但目前廈門消費不便宜;金門人普遍理財觀念保守僵化,近年來紛紛跨海赴廈門等置產,早期「登陸」投入房地巿場,幾乎都有賺到錢。至於,有關金門戰地、閩南文化及環保,包括垃圾、污水整體處理,李縣長也言簡意賅逐一向美籍教授細說。 Magistrate Li said "The national income of Kinmen is three times of that in Xiamen," but things are expensive in Xiamen now. Most Kinmen people are conservative about the way they manage their money. In recent years, more Kinmen people have crossed the ocean to invest in real estate in Xiamen. People who "landed" there and invested in real estate earlier have made a fortune. Magistrate Li succinctly(18) yet comprehensively explained the battlefield culture, southern Fujian culture and environment preservation, including the processing of garbage and polluted water to the visiting professors. 美中關係全國委員會成立於1966年,總部設在紐約,是一家獨立的非營利機構,成立以來,委員會在促進美中兩國民間往來上發揮了非常重要的作用,主要致力於促進美中人民之間的理解與合作;他們堅信增進的公共知識,面對面的交流,以及坦率地交換意見,都是一個健康的美中關係所必需具備的要素。 National Committee on US-Sino Relation was established in 1996, and the headquarters is in New York. It is a non-profit organization. Ever since its establishment, the committees have played a very important role in promoting the contact between the United States and China. They mainly put their efforts in promoting the understanding and cooperation between people in the two sides. They firmly believe that improving public knowledge, face to face contact, and frank opinion exchanging are the elements of the healthy relationship between the United States and China. ■9. authentic-(adj.)真實、可信的。 ■10. prosperous-(adj.)興旺、昌盛、富足的。 ■11. overlook-(vt.)忽略;寬恕;監督。 ■12. conservative-(adj.)保守、守舊的;傳統的。 ■13. bemoan-(vt.)哀悼;哀嘆。 ■14. injustice-(n)不公平、不正義。 ■15. awkward-(adj.)尷尬的,笨拙的。 ■16. torture-(vt.)折磨,使為難、使痛苦。 ■17. vigilant-(adj.)警惕的,警醒的。 ■18. succinctly-(adj.)簡潔的。 本單元資料來源為金門縣政府,國立金門技術學院邱佩蒂教授協助校正英文原稿,解說由本報編輯部提供。
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Lake Shuangli (Twin Carps)雙鯉湖(一)
Lake Shuangli is located between Nanshan and Beishan of Guningtou village at Jinling town. The lake was connected with Lake Cih before a road was built in between, making Lake Shuangli an inland lake. Thus the original ecology around the lake has also changed and become what it is now. Nowadays, the lake contains many sorts of fishes and waterweeds;(1) therefore, birds like to come here for food. The beautiful migratory birds here attract bird watchers who like to frequent(2) this place. And if they are lucky enough, as they walk on the path around the lake, they are likely to see some legally protected otters as well. 雙鯉湖位於金寧鄉古寧頭南山村與北山村之間,早期與慈湖相連並且相通,後來外海築堤為路,湖變為內湖,原來的生態環境也改變了,形成了現在的景色。現今的雙鯉湖湖內有許多魚和水草,因此,聚集了許多鳥兒在這裡棲息。雙鯉湖附近有許多美麗的候鳥,可以吸引賞鳥人士駐足,沿著湖周圍的賞鳥步道行進,有時候甚至可以看到保育類的水獺在此出沒。 On the bank of Lake Shuangli stands a nature center designed by Kinmen National Park. Inside the Center there are displays of Kinmen's birds, plants, natural ecology, geological features, historic relics, etc. Films recording these features are also presented. The most marvelous feature is in the basement where plants and living creatures in the water can been seen clearly through transparent windowpanes. It's great fun. 金門國家公園在雙鯉湖畔設置自然中心一座,館內介紹金門當地的鳥類、植物、自然生態、地表景觀以及人文古蹟,並提供相關影片供遊客欣賞。最精彩的部分是在地下一樓,進入裡面可以透過玻璃窗,清楚看見水生植物的樣子和水中生物活動的情形,十分有趣。 Facing each other across the lake, Nanshan and Beishan villages are named together as the "Twin Carps Feng-shui" and are considered to be among the earliest traditional villages in Kinmen. At Nanshan village there is a "Sanyian Well," where the residents pass their leisure time. On the other side of the lake, Beishan village has a statue of the Wind Lion God that faces toward the south and is made of granite. 古寧頭南山村與北山村隔雙鯉湖相對,共稱「雙鯉風水」,是金門發跡最早的傳統聚落之一。南山聚落中有一處三眼井,是現今居民生活的場所;而雙鯉湖畔靠北山聚落這一邊,有一尊座北朝南花崗石雕的風獅爺。 Tourist: Why is the lake called "Shuangli"? 遊客:為什麼叫『雙鯉湖』呢? Tour Guide: Because the lake looks like twin carps. And we call it "Shuangli", meaning twin carps in English. 導遊:因為湖的形狀像似鯉魚因而得其名。 Tourist: Except for its shape, does it have other connotations?(3) 遊客:「雙鯉」除了形狀之外,還有沒有其他的涵義呢? Tour Guide: Yes. The two villages on each side of the lake are Nanshan and Beishan. "Shuangli," which means two carps, also refers to the two villages as a figure of speech.(4) The two villages face each other across the lake and are also among the earliest traditional villages in Kinmen. Generally, Guningtou village is a combination of the two villages and Linciu village. The residents of Guningtou village are mainly from the Lee family, thus the village is also called "The Lee's Village". 導遊:是的,「雙鯉」還意指著古寧頭南山和北山二個村莊。這二個村隔著雙鯉湖相望,是金門有名的傳統聚落之一,和林厝村合稱為古寧頭。古寧頭區域內的居民以李氏宗族為主,因此又稱為「李家莊」。 Tourist: Any other legends? 遊客:有什麼傳說嗎? Tour Guide: Yes. It's said that Nanshan and Beishan villages also represent two carps, and the Guan Monarch's Temple on the lakeside facing toward the lake resembles a brilliant pearl. The Temple is also called "Twin Carps Old Landing". And, according to the records, all the pilgrims(5) coming from afar to pray in the Temple could take bamboo rafts directly to the entrance with the rising tide. But the waterway has been blocked by sand, and this scene from the past is now gone. 導遊:有的。傳說南山村與北山村各像一條鯉魚,而朝向湖畔的關帝廟像是一顆靈珠,因此,這個廟也稱為『雙鯉古地』。而且根據記載,很早以前來關帝廟拜拜的善男信女,在漲潮時可搭竹筏至廟口下船。不過,現今水道已淤積,不再具有往日的景觀。 Tourist: We just saw a little construction near the temple. What's that? 遊客:剛才看到廟旁邊好像有一個小小的建築物,那是什麼?(二十) ■1. waterweed-(n)水草。 ■2. frequent-(vt.)時常出入於~,常到~;通常這個字比較常以形容詞形式出現,此處則為動詞。 ■3. connotation-(n)意涵,言外之意。 ■4. figure of speech-比喻的說法。 ■5. pilgrim-(n)朝聖者,香客。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Situated Between China & Taiwan American Is Also Concerned About Kinmen-Part I
兩岸下的金門美國也很關注(一) 美中關係全國委員會訪問團12人,六月二十七日由副會長白莉娟(Ms. Jan Berris)率領,從廈門循小三通到金門訪問,同時親自登門拜會縣長李炷烽,針對兩岸關係下金門各項重大公共議題進行了解。李縣長期盼透過他們專業研究及接觸,傳達金門存在的價值,提高金門在世界能見度。 A 12-member-interview-group from National Committee on US-Sino Relation arrived at Kinmen from Xiamen through Mini-Three-Links route on June 27. The team was led by vice president of the committee, Ms. Jan Berris. During this time, they met with Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu Feng personally and discussed the important public issues of Kinmen, that strongly relate to the cross straights relationship. Magistrate Li hoped that they would support the value of Kinmen's existence and elevate(1) the visibility of Kinmen with the assistance of their professional study and contact. 從廈門小三通抵金的美中關係協會12位美籍教授,在大陸北京、長沙和廈門進行一週的訪問後,上午11時20分在金門技術學院副教授江柏煒陪同下抵縣府拜會,受到李縣長熱忱歡迎,李縣長對他們擁有一口流利國語讚賞有加,雙方交談甚歡。 The twelve American professors arrived at Kinmen from Xiamen after a week of interviews in Beijing, Chang Sha, and Xiamen in China. They were accompanied by Jiang Bo-Wei, an associate professor from National Kinmen Institute of Technology at 11:20 in the morning. Magistrate warmly welcomed them and praised their fluent Chinese. Both sides had a good time. 12位「中國通」的美籍教授,係由副會長白莉娟擔任領隊,拜會則由宋怡明「一日團長」,負責介紹團員及引領發問,他2年前曾到金門進行研究,專長是當前海峽兩岸關係的社會文化領域,涵蓋福建-金門-台灣一帶、封建中國晚期社會史,尤其是明朝,以及當前關於政治改革的爭論。 The twelve American professors, who are China experts, led by vice president, Ms. Jan Berris, were led by the "one-day-guide," Song Yi Ming to meet with Magistrate Li. Song Yi Ming introduced the members, and led the questions. Being in Kinmen two years ago he applied his expertise(2) to study the current social cultural domain between cross straight relationships, including areas within Fujian- Kinmen-Taiwan, social history of late feudal(3) China, especially in Ming dynasty, and current debates on political reform. 談及美中關係,李縣長指出,金門與美國間有段深厚淵源,1958年(八二三砲戰)期間,台灣執行運補工作至金門前線,當年係由美國艦隊護航,金門才保有今天特色,這段歷史彌足珍貴;目前,兩岸因具有共同文化背景及民俗風情,已取代過去一甲子對峙。 Speaking of the relationship between the United States and Taiwan, Magistrate Li pointed out that there is a long history between the two countries. In 1958(during August 23rd Artillery Battle), Taiwan was responsible for delivering and replenishment(4) things to the frontline in Kinmen. If it were not for the protection from the U.S. navy, Kinmen would not have been so special today. This is a precious history. Currently, the six decades of confrontation between cross straight has dissolved because of the common cultural background and customs. 兩岸關係和緩,符合兩岸人民的期待。李縣長強調,政治的發展來自人民的需求,尤其在邁入21世紀,兩岸對抗的思維已淡化,地球村概念形成,未來更應以開闊胸襟共同合作,創造美好前景;他認為,美台關係改善,有助兩岸關係正常發展,也是大家所期待的。 The alleviation(5) between the cross straight conforms(6) to people's expectations. Magistrate Li emphasized that the development of politics originated from the needs of the people, especially when Kinmen entered the 21st century, which the thought of the confrontation between cross straight had weakened and the concept of global village had taken shape.(7) Both sides should be open-minded and cooperate in the future to build a better prospect. He thought that the improvement between the US-Taiwan relationship could help the normal development between cross straights and this is what everyone is expecting. 小三通走過8載歲月,其經驗及突破也促成大三通穩健上路,小三通為大三通開路,也為兩岸和平發展奠定根基,李縣長說:「金門人沒作總統沒關係,至少,現在總統都接收金門主張,兌現金門構想」,金門過去飽受戰爭殘酷教訓,深刻體會和平的永世價值,這是台灣同胞所無法感受。 It has been eight years since the opening of the Mini-Three-Links. Its experience and improvement has helped to promote the implementation of the Three-Direct-Links. Mini-Three-Links not only paved the road for the Three-Direct-Links, but also laid a foundation for the peaceful development between cross straights. Magistrate Li indicated that it doesn't matter if none of the Kinmen residents have ever been president. At least, the president now adopts the opinion from Kinmen residents and realizes Kinmen's "concept." Kinmen was battered by wars in the past, so residents in Kinmen know the value of eternal peace by heart, and this is something people in Taiwan can never realize. 美籍教授關心金門議題,其中之一是「金廈大橋」建蓋可行性。李縣長指出,金廈大橋規劃路線是從金門五龍山連接廈門大嶝,兩岸都已經有規劃,建橋經費不到4億美金,資金和技術不是問題,連大陸國營企業、海外華僑都感興趣,現在只等政府政策同意,就能建造兩岸和平的、觀光的大橋。 One of the Kinmen issues of concern by US professors was the feasibility(8) of the construction of "Kin-Xia Bridge." Magistrate Li pointed out that the route planned for the bridge across Kinmen and Xiamen is from Wu Long Mountain to Da Deng in Xiamen. The two sides had previous plans, and the construction budget is less than 400 million US Dollars. Money and technique are not problems to mainland China. Even the state-owned enterprises and overseas Chinese are interested in the project Once the government has consented, the bridge linking the peace and tourism between cross straights will be under construction. ■1. elevate-(vt.)提升,使上升。 ■2. expertise-(n)專門知識、技術。 ■3. feudal-(adj.)封建制度的,封建時代的。 ■4. replenishment-(n)補充。此處指補給品。 ■5. alleviation-(n)減緩;減輕。 ■6. conform-(vt.)符合、相一致;遵照、遵守。通常與 to 連用。 ■7. take shape-成形,體現。 ■8. feasibility-(n)可行性、可能性。 本單元資料來源為金門縣政府,國立金門技術學院邱佩蒂教授協助校正英文原稿,解說由本報編輯部提供。
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Lake Cih 慈湖(二)
Tourist: What was the purpose of building the Lake Cih causeway? 遊客:慈湖築堤的用意是什麼? Tour Guide: The construction of the causeway adds about 70 hectares of reclaimed land(1) from the sea and 120 hectares of breeding pools. Another function of the causeway was to protect the island from invading enemies during wartime. Besides that, the causeway has contributed a great deal to people's livelihood and construction in Kinmen. 導遊:慈湖的興建增加了海埔新生地約七十公頃及養殖池約一百二十公頃。築堤後,可阻擋共軍直接登上金門島,並且對金門本島的民生和建設有很大的貢獻。 Tourist: Understood! By the way, I have noticed that the trees over there are especially white. 遊客:原來如此。不過,我覺得那樹林裡的樹都是白色的,好特別。 Tour Guide: That is the excrement(2) of the migratory birds that has painted the trees white. You don't have to wonder about the huge numbers of birds. And most of the migratory birds come to Kinmen in winter before Christmas Eve; therefore, they are also called "Santa Claus's Greeting" by the local people. 導遊:那是棲息候鳥的排泄物,讓樹都彷彿穿上白色的衣裳,可見候鳥數量之多。而且,冬天候鳥來金門過境時,大約是聖誕節前夕,因此,候鳥也稱為到金門報佳節的聖誕老公公。 Tourist: What attracts the birds and causes them to stay here? 遊客:這裡有什麼資源可以吸引候鳥停留呢? Tour Guide: In the intertidal(3) land along the coast of Lake Cih's, there are plenty of living creatures that can attract the birds looking for food. And around the Lake, there are fish farms and wetlands that provide a good habitat for migratory birds. 導遊:在慈堤沿海的潮間帶,有豐富的生物資源,可以吸引候鳥來此覓食。而且,湖的四周有多處的魚塭、濕地,是候鳥的棲息地。 Tourist: When is the best time for us to watch the birds? 遊客:賞鳥最佳的時機是什麼時候呢? Tour Guide: The best time of watching the birds is at dawn or dusk, and the best seasons are spring, autumn, and winter. Especially in autumn of each year, hundreds of thousands of birds come to rest and find food here, making this surrounding a bird paradise. 導遊:每天的清晨或黃昏是最適合賞鳥的時間。在春天、秋天和冬天則是賞鳥最佳的季節。尤其秋天時成千上萬數不清的鳥兒到此棲息覓食,這裡儼然變成了鳥兒的天堂。 Tourist: If we want to watch the birds, what do we have to bring with us? 遊客:如果想加入賞鳥的行列,要準備什麼工具呢? Tour Guide: You have to be equipped with binoculars, cameras, and bird-watching brochures. Another thing you need to pay attention to is that you don't wear colorful clothes, lest you scare the birds away. 導遊:望遠鏡、相機和賞鳥圖鑑是必備的工具。另一個要注意的就是不要穿過於鮮艷的衣服,以免嚇到候鳥。 Tourist: I see. Besides the birds, are there any other animals here? 遊客:我知道了。除了鳥類,這裡還有其他的生物嗎? Tour Guide: There are otters(4) that are facing extinction.(5) So they are legally protected now. 導遊:有快要絕跡的水獺,它是保育類動物。 Tourist: I think here is the best ecology(6) class about the nature in Kinmen. 遊客:我想這裡應該是金門本島上最自然的生態教室吧! Tour Guide: You bet. 導遊:沒錯。 (十九) ■1. reclaimed land-指海埔新生地。reclaim(vt.)是開墾、開拓,或回收利用之意。重新回收的土地,或開墾開拓的土地,即海埔新生地。 ■2. excrement-(n)排泄物、糞便。 ■3. intertidal-(adj.)潮間帶的。 ■4. otter-(n)水獺。 ■5. extinction-(n)滅絕、消滅。 ■6. ecology-(n)生態學,或指生態、環境。形容詞為ecological。 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Six Swimmers Complete First Kinmen-Xiamen Test Swim
泳渡金廈兩岸6泳士完成試泳創舉 「2009年金廈海域泳渡活動」,將於8月15日舉行,為求慎重和安全,6月17日特安排第一次試泳,來自兩岸6泳士全力挑戰這趟艱辛任務,第1位「登陸」是大陸選手林佳勇,以1小時29分23秒游完全程;另兩位台灣選手則分別以2小時10分、20分時間完成泳渡金廈創舉,過程圓滿成功,也為「泳渡金廈、永度和平」活動熱身演練。 The 2009 Kinmen-Xiamen Swim is set to take place on Aug. 15. To ensure safety, the first test swim was arranged for Jun. 17. Six swimmers from both sides took the challenge. The first to come ashore was Lin Jiayong from the Mainland, finishing in 1 hour 29 minutes and 23 seconds. The two Taiwanese contestants(1) clocked 2 hours 10 minutes and 2 hours 20 minutes respectively. The first rehearsal(2) for the "Kinmen-Xiamen Swim for Cross-Strait Peace" event went smoothly. 金廈兩門首度以官方對官方正式合辦金廈海域泳渡體育交流創舉,舉行第1次試泳,金門縣組立試泳隊包括選手、救生人員、水流測試專家等,是由體育場場長許換生率領,上午9時多從水頭碼頭,分乘7艘工作船出發前進廈門。試泳隊上午10時20分在檳榔嶼與大陸引導船會合,前往廈門椰風寨海灘,在11時40分開始試泳。 The "Kinmen-Xiamen Swim" is the first athletic event held under official collaboration between Kinmen and Xiamen. The test swim team on the Kinmen side included athletes, lifeguards, water current test specialists, etc., led by Director of the Kinmen Stadium Xu Huansheng. The team left Shueitou Pier on seven workboats some time after 9:00am, met with the pilot boat from Mainland at Binlang Island at 10:20am, then headed toward Xiamen Yefenzhai Beach. Then, the test swim began at 11:40. 參與試游選手包括台灣選手賴曉春(32歲)、倪盛琅(46歲)等2人;大陸選手有林佳勇、劉鶴翔、宋頌(女)、周洋(女)等4人。他們從椰風寨下水,經中點檳榔嶼,再轉游向小金門的雙口海灘,全部泳程約8千公尺,全程迄下午2時10分結束。此趟試游熱身演練,主要藉以瞭解金廈之間變幻莫測的海流,也適時探測泳道的安全與維護之道。 The participants included Lai Xiaochun (32-year-old) and Ni Shenglang (46-year-old) from Taiwan, and Lin Jiayong, Liu Hexiang, Song Song (female) and Zhou Yang (female) from the Mainland. They went in the water at Yefengzhai, passed the midway point at Binlang Island, and then turned toward Little Kinmen's Shuangkou Beach. The entire distance was about 8,000 meters and the event ended at 2:10pm. The main purpose of the test swim was to get a feel of the hard-to-predict currents in the waters between Kinmen and Xiamen, as well as to check the safety of the swim route and establish protective measures. 大陸女選手宋頌、周洋在成功挑戰金廈海域時神情激動不已,她們接受記者訪問時興奮地說,泳渡金廈海域,是她們從未有過的經驗!儘管泳程太漫長、在海上感到孤單,但一點也不累!兩位大陸女選手外表十分秀麗,她們充分展現驚人體力與耐力,甫抵達終點時,立受到大家熱情掌聲喝采,也成各家電視台及平面媒體的焦點。 Song Song and Zhou Yang were quite beside themselves(3) after completing the challenge successfully. In excitement, they said to the interviewing reporters that swimming across the waters between Kinmen and Xiamen was a brand new experience. Despite the long distance and the feeling of solitude(4) on the ocean, they were not tired at all. People applauded(5) and hurrahed(6) at their impressive physical strength and endurance(7) when the two good-looking Chinese swimmers arrived at the finishing point. Naturally they became the target of all the TV and print media. 來自台灣的選手倪盛琅,係2006年全國游泳分齡賽自由式冠軍、混合式第4名;他係以2小時10分游完全程,據他指出,金廈海域的海流時好時壞,變化多端,比想像複雜,一不留意,很容易被暗流帶偏賽道,但大致來說還算順利,至於,海水的水溫適當,游起來感覺很舒服,他對自己寫下歷史紀錄感到興奮。 The Taiwanese contestant, Ni Shenglang, had won the title of champion in the freestyle race of the 2006 National Age-Group Swimming Competition and 4th place in the individual medley.(8) After finishing in 2 hours and 10 minutes, he pointed out that the currents between Kinmen and Xiamen were more unpredictable and complex than he had expected. When one is not careful, he or she could be easily carried off the route by undercurrents. However, everything had gone smoothly. On the other hand, the water temperature was just right and comfortable. He was excited about having set a historic record. 老家住在台東、目前在台北工作的賴曉春(32歲),曾參加鐵人三項,成績表現亮麗,泳齡14年,他係以2小時20分抵達終點,他說,他這輩子從未曾想過會從一個國家游到自己的國家,實在令他太興奮!他說,檳榔嶼四面八方的水流不穩,控制不易,身體有股被強力拉開感覺,其次,導航問題也會對時速產生誤差及影響體能。 Having been a swimmer for 14 years, Lai Xiaochun (32-year-old) is from Taitung and currently working in Taipei. She had participated in triathlons(9) with remarkable results. After finishing in 2 hours and 20 minutes, she commented that she had never dreamed about swimming from one country back to her own. She was simply overjoyed by the experience. According to Lai, the currents around Binlang Island were unsteady and difficult to manage. Occasionally, she had the feeling that her body was being torn apart by a strong force. Other than that, the navigating boat sometimes could lead to pacing errors and have an effect on the strength of swimmers. 縣府教育局長李再杭對首次試泳過程十分滿意,有關雙口海灘的蚵架、軌條砦等障礙物,他表示,將會同烈嶼鄉公所協調拆除蚵架,軍方並已同意將軌條砦移除250公尺,預計在正式活動前20天執行,以確保選手安全。烈嶼鄉長林金量對活動在小金門辦理表達樂見其成態度;他也表示,將全力協助促成這件兩岸和平的喜事、好事。 County Education Bureau Director Li Zaihang was very happy with the process of the first test swim. For the oyster shelves and spear-like anti-landing barricades(10) that came in the way at Shuangkou Beach, he stated that he would negotiate with Lieyu Township Village Administration to dismantle(11) the oyster shelves, while the military already promising to remove 250 meters of the anti-landing barricades 20 days before the official event to ensure safety for the athletes. Lieyu Township Chief Lin Chin-liang said he was happy that the county government conducted the activity in Little Kinmen and that he would do everything he could to assist in this positive event for Cross-Strait peace. 除了6名選手,還動員籌備處2人、水道組2人、競賽組2人、30hpIRB動力救援橡皮艇1艘(2人)、85hpFRB動力救援膠艇1艘(3人)、150hp動力小船1艘(3人)、獨木舟2艘(1人、2人)、水試所試驗船(1組人員);人員含選手、救生人員、水流測試專家、水手等共計30多人。 The swimmers, lifeguards, water current test specialists and sailors totaled over 30 people, including the 6 swimmers mentioned above. Other personnel mobilized for the test swim also included 2 at the organizing office, 2 for the swim route unit, 2 for the competition unit, 2 on the 30hp IRB powered inflatable rescue boat, 3 on the 85hp FRB powered fast rescue boat, 3 on the 150hp powerboat, 3 on two canoes, and a crew on the research boat from the Fisheries Research Insti tute. 這次雖屬試泳的性質,但金、廈兩政府在金廈海域建立起三層戒護網絡─第一層:泳渡路線內層,每一位泳者都安排一艘獨木舟全程跟隨戒護;第二層:泳渡路線中層,安排水上摩托車、IRB、FRB水上救生艇機動戒護;第三層:兩岸指揮工作船艇(含救護)。三層戒護保護泳士們的安全。 Although this was just a test swim, both Kinmen and Xiamen governments set up three layers of protection. The first and inner layer of protection is that each swimmer be safeguarded by a canoe following all the way. The second and middle layer of protection to include jet skis, IRB, and FRB ready to rescue the swimmers in case of emergencies. The third layer of protection provides the commanding boats (emergency aid included) from both sides. 針對第一次試泳過程,據中華民國成人游泳協會總會長張新龍表示,這次參與試泳的選手都是精挑細選,首次試泳過程順利,比預定時間提早半個小時,但仍將進行檢討,第二次試泳預定7月17日實施。對參與試泳選手,工作人員在途中提供選手小黃瓜供解渴及補充維他命,保持其體力。 According to the Chairman of Masters Swimming Association of Taiwan Zhang Xinlong, the athletes for the first test swim were carefully selected. As a result, the event had gone smoothly and finished half hour earlier than originally expected. However, a close review was still required. The second test swim is scheduled for Jul. 17. The swimmers will be provided small cucumbers to quench(12) their thirst and vitamin supplementation for their strength. 縣府教育局長李再杭指出,試泳的目的在確定全程泳者安全路線與距離,確定水流、潮汐等水文的變化、暗礁等對泳者、救生船艇的影響,並熟悉安全警戒救護工作等,以期確保泳渡活動正式登場時能順利完成。針對整個試泳,教育局將召開會議進行檢討。 County Education Bureau Director Li Zaihang pointed out that the purpose of the test swims was to confirm the safe route and distance, ascertain the influence of change of water currents, tides and hidden reefs on the swimmers and the rescue vessels, to become familiar with security and emergency measures so that everything could go smoothly during the official swim. The Education Bureau will hold a meeting to review the test swim. ■1. contestant-(n)參與競賽者,角逐者。 ■2. rehearsal-(n)預演、排練、演習。 ■3. beside oneself-片語,極度興奮。 ■4. solitude-(n)寂寞;孤寂。 ■5. applaud-(vt)向~鼓掌;向~喝采。 ■6. hurrah-(vt)以歡呼聲迎接~,為~喝采。當名詞使用,是興奮時所喊出的感嘆詞,「萬歲」! ■7. endurance-(n)耐久力;持久力。 ■8. medley-(n)混合、混雜。指游泳比賽當中的四式混合。 ■9. triathlon-(n)指游泳、單車、路跑等三項混合的「鐵人三項」。 ■10. barricade-(n)障礙物,路障。此處係指軌條砦。 ■11. dismantle-(vt)拆除、拆卸。 ■12. quench-(vt)解渴;壓抑(慾望),抑制,撲滅。 本系列資料由金門縣政府提供,國立金門技術學院邱佩蒂老師協助校正英文內容與解說。
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Kinmen Tops County/City Sense of Pride List
縣市光榮感金門排名全國第一 你對自己居住的縣市感到光榮嗎?2009年台灣25縣市中,最以家鄉為豪是金門人。縣市光榮感反映了民眾對地方文化、縣市長施政成績的認同,根據遠見雜誌調查,因為小三通而地位提升的金馬地區,縣市光榮感巨幅上升,金門縣從上年的第11名快速攀升為第1名,成為大黑馬。 Are you proud of the county or city you are living in? In 2009, among the 25 counties and cities in Taiwan, Kinmen is the hometown to be most proud of. The county/city sense of pride reflects the residents' identification with the local culture as well as their recognition of the administration of the magistrate or mayor. According to a survey conducted by Global Views Monthly, the county/city sense of pride of the people in Kinmen and Mazu had increased drastically(1) as a result of the Mini-Three Link. Kinmen County soared(2) from the 11th place last year to become No.1 in 2009, to the surprise of every one. 《遠見雜誌》今年25縣巿大調查首度採取開放式問法,詢問民眾對於縣巿長三年半以來的整體施政,金門縣長李炷烽主持縣政近8年中,97年歲入預算總額占全國23縣巿歲入成長排名第1名;歲出成長排名第3名。金門縣各項社會福利躍居全國第一,已名副其實「福利縣市」。 The survey by Global Views was conducted, for the first time, with open-ended questions to find out what people thought of the overall administration in their county/city in the past three and a half years. During the eight years under Magistrate Li Zhufeng's leadership, Kinmen's financial revenue growth in 2008 was the largest among the 23 counties and cities (not including the Taipei and Kaohsiung), while its annual expenditure increase ranked No.3. The social welfare in Kinmen was the best in the country, making it a genuine(3) "welfare county." 「縣巿長最滿意施政」:金酒營收突破百億、推動全面小三通、傳統建築與歷史建築維護。政府從去年6月19日起擴大小三通,而今年1月起,大陸25省市及地區人民開放赴台旅遊,金門小三通旅客人數逐漸成長,平均一天約有3500人進出。小三通航班平均每天達32航班次。 The factors that made Magistrate Li the "Magistrate/mayor with the most satisfactory administration" included the annual business income of more than 10 billions of the Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc.(KKL), promotion of the Mini-Three Link, and conservation of traditional buildings and historical monuments. The government expanded the applicable scope of the Mini-Three Link on Jun. 19 last year and lifted the restriction on tourist visits by people from the Chinese Mainland in January this year. As a consequence, the number of people traveling through Kinmen has grown to an average around 3,500 per day, and there are 32 Mini-Three Link liners each day. 據遠見雜誌民調結果顯示,今年二十五縣市長施政滿意度調查,該調查是按星級評等,最高等級五顆星,次為四顆星,以此類推;李縣長施政滿意度,從上任二顆星一路爬至今年的三顆星,施政表現逐年獲得縣民認同,有漸入佳境的味道;「民眾最滿意三項施政」,分別是小三通和交通建設4.7%、社會福利3.3%、金酒回饋券3.0%。 The survey by Global Views Monthly rated satisfaction with the administration of the magistrate/mayor by giving a number of stars-five stars maximum, then four stars, and so on. Satisfaction with Magistrate Li's administration went up from two stars in his last term to three stars this year, indicating the residents' recognition of the improvements under his administration over the years. The "Three Most Satisfactory Policies" respectively were Mini-Three Link and transportation construction at 4.7%, social welfare at 3.3%, and issuing of Commemorative Vouchers at 3.0%. 金門縣長李炷烽今年獲得三顆星,主要是金門的小三通因地利之便帶來更多大陸觀光客,甚至增加國際旅客,大陸商機等等都是今年金門縣長李炷烽施政滿意度有所上升因素。儘管中央未能提升小三通碼頭、機場設施,限制了金門的發展性,但金門縣長李炷烽施政滿意度仍受肯定。 Magistrate Li was given three stars this year. The increase of Chinese tourists, growth of international travelers, and business opportunities due to Kinmen's proximity(4) to mainland China and the Mini-Three Link, all these elements contributed to Magistrate Li's improved rating. Despite that the central government failed to upgrade the harbor and airport facilities for Mini-Three Link and Kinmen's development was limited, Magistrate Li's administration still received affirmation(5) from the people in Kinmen. 綜觀金門縣民對縣長李炷烽施政滿意度評比給的三顆星,主要對他主政近8年所持續推出社會福利有關,包括65歲以上老人月領至少新台幣3000元撫慰金、專職媽媽月領3000元津貼,從國中、國小和幼稚園學生免費營養午餐、免繳學雜費、生育給予補助,縣民搭公車全免費,連高中職校女學生免費施打子宮頸癌疫苗等。 In fact, the residents in Kinmen gave Magistrate Li three stars chiefly because of the social welfare policies during about eight years of his administration, which included the monthly NT$3,000 pension for senior citizens over 65 years of age, the NT$3,000 allowance for non-working mothers, free lunches for junior high, elementary school and kindergarten students, exemption of tuitions, maternity(6) subsidies, free bus rides, and even free cervical(7) cancer vaccination(8) for senior and vocational high school girls. 尤值一提是,今年起加碼的福利,國中到幼稚園學童免費喝鮮乳算是小福利,大手筆的政策是就讀金門高中職校和大學學生,享有就學津貼和交通券補助,其中,大學生一學年就學津貼為1萬元、交通券4000元,而且連台灣學生到金門求學也納入受惠對象,希望吸引台生來金就學,均為國內教育的創舉。 Special mention should be made of those new welfare policies initiated this year. They include minor benefits like free fresh milk for junior high and elementary school and kindergarten students. And major funding items include NT$10,000 tuition subsidy and NT$4,000 transportation vouchers for high school and university students. Even students from Taiwan studying in Kinmen were included, in the hope of attracting more of them. All of these policies are innovations in Taiwan's education system. 另外,金門縣政府實施多年的春節、端午和中秋三大節日配售高粱酒,20歲以上符合資格的縣民,可獲得縣營金酒公司配售專用酒一份,每份轉售即有2000至3000元進帳,形同縣民三節「紅包」。縣民福利可以說比其他縣巿居民享有更多照顧,彌足珍貴,也讓縣民的幸福感增加不少。 There is also the allocation(9) of kaoliang liquor to Kinmen residents at the cost price for the three major traditional festivals-Chinese New Year, Duanwu and Mid-Autumn, and this policy has been practiced for years. All qualified residents over the age of twenty are eligible(10) to purchase a specific kaoliang liquor set which they can easily resell and make a profit of NT$2,000 to NT$3,000, like a bonus for each of the said festivals from the county government. Without doubt, such benefits can only make Kinmen's residents feel taken care of and happy. 今年為古寧頭戰役60週年,金門縣政府在中央發放每人3600元的消費券激勵下,更是推出金酒感恩回饋券,在清明、端午和中秋三大節日,每名縣民不分老少,每次都可領取3600元的回饋券,年領1萬800元,用以兌換高粱酒,更是讓縣民樂翻了。在全世界經濟不景氣中,金門縣政府對縣民福利措施不僅沒打折,反而持續加碼,羨煞全國各縣市民眾,事實上,地方民眾都知道是靠「金雞母」縣營金酒公司釀造高粱酒賺錢所賜,去年金酒公司營業額超過120億元,即「捐贈」47億元給金門縣政府,而受惠最大的是全體縣民。 The year of 2009 happens to be the 60th anniversary of the Guningtou Battle. Encouraged by the central government's issuance of the NT$3,600 consumption vouchers, Kinmen County Government also handed out the NT$3,600 KKL Commemorative Vouchers for each of the major traditional festivals. The vouchers worthy of NT$10,800 in total can be exchanged for Kinmen kaoliang. The people were overjoyed. To the envy of the rest of the people in the Taiwan, Kinmen County Government, amidst the global economic downturn, not only did not reduce the benefits for the residents but also raise them instead. The residents knew well that they should thank the "Golden Goose"-the county-government-owned Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc-for the benefits. It grossed over NT$12 billion last year and "donated" NT$4.7 billion to the county government, and the county residents became the biggest beneficiary. 遠見民調中心的調查是在今年三月中旬至四月中旬展開,二十五縣市共訪問一三二六八位二十歲以上的民眾,多數縣市分別完訪約六百人,在95%的信心水準下,抽樣誤差為正負4%。 The survey by Global Views was conducted on 13,268 people over 20 years old in the 25 counties and cities between the middle of March and the middle of April. About 600 people were surveyed in most counties and cities. Under 95% confidence level, the sampling error percentage was ±4%. ■1. drastically-(adv)激烈地;大大地。 ■2. soar-(vt)猛增;暴漲。 ■3. genuine-(adj)真實的,名副其實的。 ■4. proximity-(n)鄰近,接近。通常用法是one's ~ to ~。 ■5. affirmation-(n)肯定,批准。 ■6. maternity-(adj)產婦的。 ■7. cervical-(adj)子宮頸的。 ■8. vaccination-(n)疫苗注射、預防接種。 ■9. allocation-(n)分配;配給。 ■10. eligible-(adj)法律上有資格的。通常用法是be ~ to+V;或be ~ for+N。資料來源:金門縣政府
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A group of ancient cannons unearthed, Draw Noticeable Attention
古砲群出土 引各界關注 金城鎮南門里一處工地發現大批明清時代古砲群,也是歷年來數量最多的一次,引起各界高度重視,建商陳滄江將已開挖出來的十九尊古砲正式移交給金門縣文化局。 A group of ancient cannons of Ming and Qing Dynasties were discovered in Nanmen Village, Jincheng Township. This is the largest discovery of ancient cannons during past years, and has drawn noticeable attention(1) from all circles. The constructor Chen, Cang-Jiang formally handed over 19 unearthed(2) ancient cannons to Cultural Affairs Bureau, Kinmen County. 文化局長李錫隆肯定陳滄江對於保護古物的諸多協助,值得大家來學習,李錫隆也指出,依照文資法,將立即發文要求廠商停工,並有請台省專家前來鑑定。 Director-general of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Kinmen County, Li, Xi-Long approved Chen, Cang-Jiang 's assistance in protecting antiquities(3) and everyone should support him. Li, Xi-Long also pointed out that according to the Cultural Heritage(4) Preservation Act, the government will immediately issue a document to request firms to suspend work, and invite Taiwan's experts to authenticate(5) the ancient cannons. 李錫隆也特別肯定陳滄江的表現,他說,古物是金門最珍貴的公共財,民眾一旦在施工時發現古物,應當立即停工,並報請文化局協助,共同來維護保存金門的珍貴古蹟。 Li, Xi-Long especially approved Chen, Cang-Jiang 's performance. He said that antiquities are the most precious public goods of Kinmen. If people discover antiquities in the process of construction, they should suspend their work instantly and seek help from the Cultural Affairs Bureau so that Kinmen's precious antiquities can be preserved altogether. 文化局也提到,挖掘出古砲消息一出,已經引起台灣與大陸方面的關注,很多單位都主動打電話跟他們聯繫,希望可以提供協助,到現場鑑定。 The Cultural Affairs Bureau also mentioned that as the news of unearthing ancient cannons was issued, both Taiwan and China turned their attention to Kinmen. Lots of authorities initiatively made contact with them, hoping to provide assistance and have a chance to authenticate the ancient cannons on the spot. 文化局人員許勇為指出,目前陳滄江計移交十九尊古砲給文化局,加上工地約有四、五尊還未挖掘出來,總計在該處就發現了至少廿四門的古砲,相當難得。 Staff member of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Xu Yong-Wei, pointed out that so far Chen, Cang-Jiang has already transferred 19 ancient cannons to the Cultural Affairs Bureau, but 4 or 5 haven't been unearthed yet. As a result, there were at least 24 ancient cannons in total, which is very rare. 據了解,這批在金城南門里出土的古砲群,外型與放置於莒光樓、延平郡王祠,及在湖下、后豐港等地出土的古砲相似,研判為明清時代的遺物。對照鄭成功曾在金門練兵,且清代金門海防重要,設有金門鎮派駐總兵把守,而南門為海港,海防重地,因此,合理推測古砲群為明清遺物,並為出土數量最多的一次,很值得研究,但到底這批出土的古砲群是何年代產物?有何特殊歷史意義,還是要等待專家進一步鑑定,才能釐清。 It is understood that the appearance of these ancient cannons, which were unearthed in Nanmen Village, Jincheng Township, resembled the cannons that are placed in Jyuguang Tower, Koxinga Shrine, Hu-hsia Village, and Houfeng Harbor. Therefore, they were inferred(6) to be relics of Ming and Qing Dynasties. Besides, Zheng Cheng-Gong once did troop training in Kinmen. Since the coast defense of Kinmen in Qing Dynasty was critically important, the army was accredited(7) to guard Kinmen County. Moreover, Nanmen Village was a harbor with vital military importance. Consequently, it is reasonable to presume(8) that the ancient cannons are relics of Ming and Qing Dynasties. The amount of the ancient cannons is the largest of all; therefore, it is worth investigating. But which dynasty do these unearthed ancient cannons belong to, or what special historical meaning do they have, will be judged and clarified by the experts. ■1.draw attention-吸引注意力。 ■2.unearth-(vt)從地下發掘、掘出,出土。 ■3.antiquity-(n)古代的遺物;古代。 ■4.heritage-(n)遺產;繼承物;傳統。 ■5.authenticate-(vt)證明~為真實;鑑定。 ■6.infer-(vt)推論、推測;暗示。 ■7.accredit-(vt)委派。 ■8.presume-(vt)推測、認定。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Lake Cih 慈 湖
Lake Cih is located at the northwest corner of Kinmen. The original place is the entrance of Lake Shuangli (Two Carps). In 1969, Ma An-lan, the commander of the Kinmen Defense Command, initiated(1) the construction and finished it the following year. Lake Cih's causeway(2) was also built with a view to combine war-preparedness, transportation, and people's livelihood.(3) Lake Cih's causeway is also called the Great Wall Bridge. It measures about 550m in length and connects Jinchen city and Kuningtou village together. Separating Lake Cih and the sea, the causeway makes the lake half saltwater and half fresh water. The lake's waterway leads directly to the sea, and fish and shrimp are so abundant(4) that fishermen gather here now and then. 慈湖位於金門島西北角,原本是雙鯉湖出海口,在民國五十八年(西元1969年)由金防部司令官馬安瀾提倡興建,隔年完工。慈湖築堤是當時集戰備、交通與民生的重要水利工程。慈堤又名長城橋,長約五百五十公尺,是連接金城通往古寧頭的要道,並且阻隔慈湖與海,使慈湖形成一半鹹水、一半淡水的湖泊。內湖也因有水道與海相通,魚蝦豐富,常有釣客到此垂釣。 Around Lake Cih is a wetland where there are fish farms, swamps, trees, and so on, making this the largest habitat(5) for migratory birds in Kinmen. Inside the bird-watching area, different species of birds gather and form an ideal place for bird ecology(6) as well as one of the best bird-watching spots in Kinmen. The bird species of Lake Ci normally include cormorants, goose-ducks, storks, ibis, and many others. 慈湖周圍的溼地,有魚塭、沼澤、樹林等,是候鳥最大的棲息地。賞鳥區域內鳥種豐富,水鳥群集,是最好的鳥類生態區,也是金門最重要的賞鳥地點之一。慈湖鳥類以鸕鶿、雁鴨科、白鸛、鷺科等為主。 Lake Cih faces Little Kinmen and the Chinese Mainland across the sea. Besides bird-watching, visitors can also catch a glimpse of Little Kinmen and the Mainland. At dusk, taking a walk and viewing the sea is most favorable(7) and highly enjoyable. Accompanied by the whispering waves and the starry night sky when there is little light interference, lovers just cannot help but enjoy their date around Lake Cih. 慈湖隔海與小金門和大陸廈門相望,除了賞鳥外,還可眺望小金門和大陸河山。下午黃昏夕陽西下時,在此散步、觀賞海景,景致格外迷人。夜晚沒有太多光害的星空伴隨著浪濤聲,絕對是約會的好去處。(十八) ■1. initiate-(vt)開始實施;創始。 ■2. causeway-(n)堤頂道路,砌道。 ■3. livelihood-(n)生計、生活。 ■4. abundant-(adj)豐富的;大量、充足的。 ■5. habitat-(n)動物的棲息地,植物的產地。 ■6. ecology-(n)生態、環境;生態學。 ■7. favorable-(adj)討人喜歡的;贊同、稱許的;順遂的。 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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County Government Charters Liner to Ship Locals Home for Duanwu
縣府端節包船 旅台鄉親順利返鄉 金門縣政府端午節返鄉包船「金門快輪」5月28日搭載三百九十二名旅台鄉親返金,在歡度端午佳節後,金門快輪依然載著鄉親於31日回航台中,對於縣府的貼心服務,讓鄉親都感到窩心。 Kinmen County Government chartered(1) the ocean liner(2) "Kinmen Express", on May 28 to bring 329 Kinmenese who reside in Taiwan to Kinmen for the Dragon Boat Festival. After the holiday on May 31st, the boat again took the same folks back to Taichung. Needless to say, every one was deeply touched by the considerate service. 今年的端午節,一共有連續四天的假期,縣府交旅局局長林振查表示,縣政府為紓解空中交通壅塞和考量旅台鄉親需求,配合端午節連續假期,特別採取包租「金門快輪」輸運鄉親,提供旅台鄉親返鄉另一管道,從台灣經由海上交通返鄉與家人歡聚、共渡佳節。 Director-general of Kinmen County Transportation and Tourism Bureau Lin Zhengcha said, since the Duanwu Festival happened to be a four-day weekend, the county government specifically chose to charter "Kinmen Express" to ship people back to their hometown. It was also a solution for the holiday busy air traffic as well as an alternative to help Kinmenese living in Taiwan get home to celebrate the traditional occasion with their families. 載著返鄉鄉親的端節包船「金門快輪」係在27日晚十時四十分,自台中港開船,經過海上九個多小時的航程,「金門快輪」於28日上午七時五十分抵料羅港,緩緩地駛進港區停泊。李縣長同縣府交旅局局長林振查等人,到料羅港歡迎鄉親返鄉,揮手致意,向大家說「辛苦了」。 The boat left Taichung Harbor at 10:40pm on the 27th and cruised(3) on the ocean for over nine hours. At 7:50am on the 28th, it eased into Liaoluo Harbor and docked. Magistrate Li and Director-General Lin were at the harbor to greet the town folks. 縣政府端節包船,主要費用由縣府負擔,單程票價成人為新台幣五百元,學生、老人和身心障礙人士只要三百元,比台金航線機票的二千元左右便宜許多;因此,受到旅台金門鄉親歡迎,四百個船位登記客滿,只有八人缺席。 The county government shouldered(4) most of the cost to charter the boat. One-way ticket for adults was NT$500 and NT$300 for students, senior citizens and handicapped persons. Compared with flying, which costs NT$2,000 per person, the rates were much cheaper. As a consequence, all four hundred seats on the boat were booked and only eight people failed to show up. 雖然鋒面過境,台灣海峽風浪達九級,少部分乘客發生暈船,但絕大多數鄉親十分興奮,帶著大包小包的行李返鄉過節。接受訪問的鄉親表示,縣政府端午節包船,對鄉親幫助很大,船費大部份由縣府買單,大家出的錢很少;如果全家一起搭船回到金門的話,那可以省下很多錢,非常的感激在心,也感受到縣府關懷鄉親的溫暖。 Although the boat ride happened to coincide with(5) a frontal(6) passage and the waves reaching level 9 in the Taiwan Strait, besides a few people who got seasick, the great majority of the passengers were excited to be going home by sea. Those who were interviewed expressed their gratitude to the county government for chartering the boat. Since the tickets were so inexpensive. People who made the trip with their entire families were able to save a significant amount of money. Everyone was touched by the thoughtfulness and generosity. 桃園縣金門同鄉會理事長楊榮煥也搭端節包船返鄉過節,他說,有三十多年未曾搭過船,這次特別帶著家人搭船,重溫走海路到台灣打拚的往事,很開心,也感受到縣府關懷旅台鄉親的美意。 Chairman of Taoyuan County Kinmen People's Association, Yang Ronghuan, also took the boat to return to his hometown for the holiday. He said it had been over three decades since the last time he had traveled home on a ship. The boat ride with his family particularly reminded him of his trip by sea to Taiwan to pursue a career. He was happy and thanked the county government for their concern about Kinmenese living in Taiwan. 另外,有六位來自台灣騎自行車旅遊的愛好者,他們是金門籍鄉親的朋友,並且以前在金門待過。這次聽金門朋友說有端節包船,於是就和金門朋友一起登記買船票搭船來金門,實現舊地重遊的夢想,以及重溫舊夢。他們指出,第一次從海上看料羅灣和金門本島,感覺非常新奇。 Among the passengers there were also six cyclists(7) from Taiwan. They were friends with some Kinmen folks and had spent some time in Kinmen before. When they learned about the Daunwu chartered boat, they booked the seats with their Kinmen friends right away to revisit Kinmen and relive old memories. For them, looking at Liaoluo Bay and the Kinmen Island from the ocean was a novel(8) experience. 為了能在今年端午佳節順利返鄉過節,有的鄉親在節前就已經規劃好要搭縣府端節包船返鄉;所以,一般鄉親對於縣府端午節包船載送旅台鄉親返鄉過節政策和照顧鄉親,他們表示:「非常的好!」 To make sure they could spend the holiday at home, some folks had made plans to take the chartered boat much earlier. Most people had the same reaction to the county government's effort. Everyone gave the thumbs-up(9) and said, "Well done!" 「金門快輪」則是在五月卅一日端午連假最後一天下午二時,從料羅港出發,當天晚間十時至十一時抵台中港,並以接駁專車將鄉親送到目的地,趕上連假後第一個上班、上學日。 "Kinmen Express" set out from Liaoluo Harbor at 2:00pm on May 31, the last day of the Duanwu holiday and arrived at Taichung Harbor between 10 and 11pm the same day. Shuttle buses took people to their destinations so that everyone could make it to work or school the next morning. ■1. charter-(vt.)特許設立。 ■2. liner-(n)此指定期開航的班輪;而ocean liner指的是航程較長的遠洋客輪。 ■3. cruise-(vi.)巡航、航遊。(以最省燃料的方式)航行。 ■4. shoulder-(vt.)此處當動詞使用,指肩負起、承擔。 ■5. to coincide with-動詞片語,與…一致。 ■6. frontal-(n)鋒面;frontal passage為名詞片語,指鋒面過境。 ■7 cyclists-(n)腳踏車騎士。 ■8. novel-(adj.)指新的,新穎的,新奇的。 ■9. thumbs-up-由拇指(thumb)跟up所構成的複合名詞,意指翹起大拇指的動作,即表讚賞地翹起拇指。 資料來源:金門縣政府
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Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Forest中山紀念林 (下)
Tourist: This is a great place for its beautiful surroundings and fresh air. 遊客:這裡的環境真好、空氣也很清新,是一個很棒的地方。 Tour guide: Yes. If you breathe deeply, you can enjoy the smell of the forest that makes you feel relaxed and carefree. And besides natural beauty, you can also enjoy experiencing the best of military life here. 導遊:是啊。你在深呼吸後便可享受森林的清香,可讓人心曠神怡,暫時忘記煩惱。而且,除了享受大自然之外,這裡還提供最佳的軍事體驗。 Tourist: How is that? 遊客:要怎麼體驗呢? Tour Guide: In the memorial forest, you can see the planes and tanks of the wartime. And another military site to experience is right at the "Old Rushan Fort." Here there is an old military campsite where soldiers lived. Nowadays, Kinmen is no longer considered a battle front, so military personnel reduction is underway. A short time ago this base was transferred to the National Park Administration for renovation,(5) and was reopened to tourists as an original feature. 導遊:在紀念林內可以看到當時打仗用的飛機和戰車。還有另一個軍事體驗地點就是『乳山故壘』。這裡早期是國軍的營區,阿兵哥就住在這裡面。現在金門已不是前線了,兵力逐漸裁減,於是軍方將這個軍事據點移交給國家公園,國家公園整理後,保留當時的原貌供遊客參觀。 Tourist: We can only see the military campsite without experiencing the military training and combat. Too bad, isn't it? 遊客:現在只能看到以前軍人住的地方,看不到當時訓練或戰備的情況,似乎有點可惜。 Tour Guide: No. After the National Park Administration had taken over and renovated this place, it made many wax figures that portray the soldiers of old who were stationed here and defended this place. Therefore, the Old Rushan Fort actually simulates military combat as well. 導遊:不會的。金門國家公園在接收整理後,特地建造許多栩栩如生的蠟像,來模擬當時國軍駐守及保衛國家的情形。所以,乳山故壘是一個模擬的軍事戰鬥區。 Tourist: How diversified the park really is! 遊客:這真是個多元化的園區。 Tour Guide: And besides that, there are Chiang Jing-guo Memorial Hall and two tourist centers inside the forest, which you can take your time to visit. 導遊:是啊。紀念林內還有經國先生紀念館和兩個遊客中心,你可以利用時間去參觀。(十七) ■5. renovation-(n)更新、修理。動詞是renovate。 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Landing Stage Received as a Gift from Xiamen Magistrate Li: It opened the door for exchange between Fujian and Taiwan.
廈門贈躉船 李縣長:開啟閩台交流大門(下) 他說,當中表達金廈的合作可以開啟閩台交流的大門,可以奠定中華共榮的基礎,希望躉船的設置可以帶給金廈兩地的安全與舒適,從而激勵中央政府能重視金廈的黃金航線,為台金的交流邁向新的境界。他也提到,金門長期以來濃霧不能正常降落金門機場的飛機,應該可以獲得廈門的協助,廈門的高崎機場可以做為金門機場的備用機場,不久的將來,大小嶝之間的第二個規模更大的機場就會在眼前,由大陸來規劃、來投資,受益最大的恐怕是金門,未來金廈生活行政共同市就在眼前,今天我們為歷史留下見證,順著軌跡推動,再竭盡智慧與心力。兩岸合作更具體提升,兩岸和平早日到來。 潘世建副市長指出,廈金客航從2001年開通以來,由第一年的二萬一千多人次,逐年成長到去年的九十一萬人次,今年有望突破一百萬人次,已經成為兩岸交流的重要航線,廈門方面已經擴大東渡郵輪中心客運碼頭、五通海空聯運碼頭因應。 他說,隨著兩地通過廈金直航、往返的客流量增加,為保障金門水頭碼頭的靠泊能力與廈門同步提高,廈門政府與金門方面商議,由廈門市政府贈送躉船支援一條鋼絲躉船,命名為「五緣躉船」,以提高金門水頭碼頭的靠泊能力。 洪成發感謝廈門市政府贈送五緣躉船,他說,小三通自二零零一年啟動以來,七年來中央政府很多的限制,小三通碼頭無法發揮功能,直到二零零八年六月十九日政策開放以後,但通關大樓太小、船席也不夠,廈門市政府贈五緣躉船暫時解決船席不夠的問題,但機場對金門長期發展也非常重要,希望交通部能加速改善金門機場與碼頭等交通問題。 廈門市政府贈送金門的鋼製「五緣躉船」,長30公尺、寬7公尺,造價人民幣1000萬元,功能有如浮動碼頭,原為廈門港口管理局所有但未使用,贈送金門後將配合水頭碼頭增設新船席使用。昨日並由縣長李炷烽、廈門市副市長潘世建、縣議會議員洪成發、福建省交通廳副廳長馬繼列、副縣長楊忠全、福建省港航管理局局長莊和明、港務處處長楊廷標、廈門港口管理局局長王勇軍共同剪綵,並參觀躉船設施,共祝五緣躉船為金門帶來新契機、共創金廈新榮景。 Magistrate Li said that the cooperation between Kinmen and Xiamen can open the door of exchange between Fujian and Taiwan, and establish the foundation of the co-prosperity of the Chinese people. He hoped the set-up of the landing stage will bring safety and comfort to people from both Kinmen and Xiamen. And hopefully, this will urge the central government to pay more attention to the "golden route" between Kinmen and Xiamen, so that the exchange between Taiwan and Kinmen will reach a greater level. He also mentioned that, over a long period of time, airplanes have been experiencing problems landing in the Kinmen Airport normally because of the heavy fog. This situation can be improved with Xiamen's help. The Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport can be the alternate airport(10) for Kinmen. In the near future, the second and larger airport between Dadeng Island and Xaiodeng Island will be built. It is being planned and invested by Mainland China. But the beneficiary(11) is actually Kinmen. Soon the combined living and administrative city of Kinmen and Xiamen will become reality. Today we witnessed an historical event together. Following the track moving forward, and sparing no efforts and wisdom, the cooperation between Mainland China and Taiwan will be concretely(12) improved, and the peace across strait will arrive one day. Deputy Mayor Pan indicated that, since the construction of the travelers' route between Kinmen and Xiamen in 2001, the number of passengers has been climbing year by year, from around 21,000 in the first year, to 910,000 last year. This year the number will probably go over 1 million. This route has already become an important route between Mainland China and Taiwan. Therefore, Xiamen has already extended the Dongdu International Wharf and the WuTong Combined Transport Wharf to ease the problem. Deputy Mayor Pan said, the presenting of this landing stage named "Wu Yuan" as a gift to Kinmen is the consensus(13) of governments from both islands. The purpose is to guarantee the simultaneous improvement of Kinmen Shueitou Pier's anchoring capability, since the number of passengers journeying through the direct cross-strait transportation is increasing. Councilman Hong Cheng Fa thanked the Xiamen Municipal Government for the gift, the "Wu Yuan" landing stage. He said, since the "Mini-Three-Links" policy took effect in 2001, there have been a lot of limitations which make the "Mini-Three-Links" docks unable to function as they are supposed to. Until June 19th, 2008, the policy was deregulated.(14) But the Shueitou Passenger Service Center & United Office Building is too small, and so is the berth. The "Wu Yuan" landing stage as a gift from the Xiamen Municipal Government did solve the berth problem temporarily. But the airport is also crucial(15) to the long-term development of Kinmen. It is hoped that the Ministry of Transportation and Communication can accelerate the improvement and solve the communication problems both of the airport and docks in Kinmen. The gift from the Xiamen Municipal Government, the "Wu Yuan" landing stage, is 30 meters in length and 7 meters in width, and costs 10 million RMB. It functions like a floating dock. Although it had belonged to the Port of Xiamen, it has never been used. After being given to Kinmen, it will be used by the Shueitou Pier for new berth. The opening ceremony was held yesterday. Presiding(16) over the ribbon cutting were Magistrate Li Zhu Feng, Xiamen Deputy Mayor Pan Shi Jian, Councilman of County Council Hong Cheng Fa, Deputy Chief of Fuchien Provincial Communications Department Ma Ji Lie, Deputy Magistrate Yang Zhong Quan, Director of the Fujian Port and Channel Bureau Zhuang He Ming, Director of Harbor Bureau Yang Ting Biao, and Director of Port of Xiamen Wang Yong Jun. They also visited the facilities of the landing stage. Together, they expressed good wishes to the "Wu Yuan" landing stage for bringing new opportunities for Kinmen and creating a prosperous future for both Kinmen and Xiamen. ■10. alternate airport-航空術語,指備降機場。其中alternate為形容詞,指「供選擇、供替換的」。 ■11. beneficiary-(n)受惠者;受益人。 ■12. concretely-(adv)具體地。 ■13. consensus-(n)共識;合意;一致。 ■14. deregulate-(vt)解除對~的管制。 ■15. crucial-(adj)有決定性的;重要的。 ■16. preside-(vt)主持;擔任會議主席。通常與介係詞 at 或 over 連用。 (資料來源:金門縣政府)
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Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Forest中山紀念林 (上)
Built in 1983, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Forest is located along the Central Highway (Boyu Road), between Siguoshan and Shuangrushan. This is the biggest forest for sightseeing in Kinmen. It measures about 100 hectares in area. There are trees and flowers all over the forest, and a theater stage and an amusement park are included, providing nice facilities for family picnics, camping, BBQs, and recreation. 中山紀念林在民國七十二年(西元1983年)開闢興建,位於中央公路(又稱伯玉路)旁邊,介於昔果山和與雙乳山之間。是金門地區規模最大的森林遊憩區,佔地約一百公頃。園區內遍滿林木花卉,還有劇場表演台以及規劃完善的遊樂場,可提供野餐、露營和烤肉,是全家出遊和親子同樂的好地方。 On the northern tip of Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Forest, Chiang Jing-guo Memorial Hall is set up. It was completed in 1989 in the shape of a traditional Chinese mansion, and it has quiet and beautiful surroundings. At the entrance to the Memorial Hall, there is a bronze(1) statue of Mr. Chiang Jing-guo, the late President. On display inside the hall are pictures and relics of his from the time of the war. Besides that, there is the "Old Rushan Fort" near the memorial hall. It's a simulated(2) military battlefield where there are exhibitions of battle planes and tanks. 中山紀念林北端設有經國先生紀念館一座,於民國七十八年(西元1989年)完工,為傳統四合院式建築,四周環境清幽。在紀念館前方入口處,有經國先生的銅像一座。館內則陳列經國先生戰爭期間親臨戰場的照片和遺物。除此之外,在紀念館旁,還有『乳山故壘』設施,陳列軍事模擬陣地和戰爭時的飛機和戰車等。 Kinmen National Park Administration was set up on October 18th, 1995. And the administration office and a tourist center have been established inside the memorial forest. 金門國家公園管理處成立於民國八十四年(西元1995年)十月十八日,並將國家公園管理處及遊客中心設處於中山紀念林內。 Tourist: There are many trees and flowers, and there is much grass here. I feel peaceful when I walk on the paths in the forest. 遊客:這裡有許多的樹木、花草,走在步道上感覺很悠閒。 Tour Guide: It's the biggest forest for sightseeing and leisure in Kinmen. There are many plants and animals. 導遊:這裡是金門島上最大的森林遊憩區,裡面有很多的植物和動物。 Tourist: Mm, what are some things worth seeing? 遊客:嗯,有什麼值得參觀的嗎? Tour Guide: Well, there are some lemon-scented gum trees(3) and pine trees. The trunks of the gum trees are white and straight. And one thing even more interesting is that when you stick your ear to the trunks and listen carefully, you can hear the underground water flowing. There are also many pinecones(4) in the pine forest. The cones are used as decorations during the Christmas season. 導遊:有許多檸檬桉樹和松樹。檸檬桉樹的樹幹是白色的,非常的筆直,更有趣的是當你耳朵貼在樹幹上,靜下心來聆聽,可聽到地下水流聲。松林裡還有許多的松果,松果在聖誕節時,常被用來裝飾。(十六) ■1. bronze-(adj)青銅製的;青銅色的。 ■2. simulated-(adj)仿造的,模仿的。 ■3. lemon-scented gum trees-檸檬桉樹,就字面上解讀,就是發出檸檬香味,會產出樹膠的樹。-scented 是指發出~香味的。 ■4. pinecone-(n)松果、松毬。 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Unusual 3KG Large Yellow Croaker Worthy of NT$10,000
罕見大黃花魚重達五斤市價上萬 新湖漁港勝利號漁船四月十四日捕回一條重達五斤的大黃魚,漁民們神情大樂。這樣的一條大黃魚,近年來很少見;在對岸大陸的行情看俏,一尾要上萬元。 勝利號的船長是陳松樹,船員有陳嘉仁、陳興琳、張礽裕等。他們於十四日清晨三點多出海之後,早上八點半捕回了一尾大黃魚;對較年輕的漁人而言,這是他們加入討海行列以來,看過最大尾的大黃魚。 陳松樹討海已經三、四十年,擁有勝利號和昇順興號兩艘漁船。對船長陳松樹而言,這尾大黃魚,勾起了當年金門大黃魚的盛況;他說,民國六十年時,他曾經一網捕到九千斤的黃花魚。不過,今非昔比,盛況難再;這一條五斤重的黃花魚,竟成新湖漁港中很難得一見的新聞。 據張礽裕表示,一尾超過三斤的大黃魚,在大陸每斤的價格是兩千元;五斤多的黃魚,一尾身價上萬。 On Apr. 14, fishing Boat Victory brought home to Sinhu Fishing Harbor a large yellow croaker(1) weighing 2.5 kilograms. The fishermen were overjoyed.(2) since a large yellow croaker of this size is a rare sight in recent years and could be worth as much as NT$10,000 in China. Captain Chen Song-shu and his crewmen(3) Chen Jia-ren, Chen Xing-lin and Zhang Nai-yu took Victory out around 3:00 AM on the 14th and returned to the harbor with the large croaker at 8:30 AM. For the younger fishermen, this was the largest croaker they had even seen. Chen Song-shu has been a fisherman for almost four decades. He owns two fishing boats-Victory and Sheng-shun. For Captain Chen, this large yellow croaker brought back memories of the days when large yellow croakers abounded(4) around Kinmen. He said, in 1971, he once netted 4,500 kg of yellow croakers. However, this just doesn't happen anymore and never will. It's funny now that even a 2.5 kg yellow croaker would be the focus of attention at Sinhu Fishing Harbor. According to Zhang Nai-yu, a large yellow croaker over 1.5 kg is worth NT$2,000 per 500 g in China. This 2.5 kg large yellow croaker could cost NT$10,000 over there. 解說 ■1. croaker-(n)指石首魚。根據維基百科,大黃花魚是鱸形目石首魚科黃魚屬,俗名以large yellow croaker稱大黃花魚。 ■2. overjoy-(vt)使狂喜。使得到極大的樂趣。 ■3. crewmen-(n)是crewman的複數,指船員。 ■4. abound-(vi)大量存在、富足、多產。 【資料來源:金門縣政府】
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Jinning Elementary and Junior High School Field Trip Brings Nice Surprises
寧中小戶外教學很驚喜 寧中小國小部的戶外教學活動,很不一樣,校長許維民4月24日帶領師生二百多人步行十多公里的路程探索安岐海域的蚵田,也利用排雷大隊工作人員休息的時間,到沙崗雷區實地參觀排雷的重型機具,親身感受到排雷人員的辛苦工作。 寧中小國小部這一次的戶外教學活動很「節能減碳」,學生以徒步方式到安岐海域探索海域的自然生態景觀,參觀人工養殖的蚵田。此外,也進入沙崗「雷區」的禁區外圍,參觀排雷人員所使用的重型機具,這都是師生首次看到的景象,很驚喜。 由於沙崗的雷區,目前正積極進行排雷的工作,排雷人員已剷平一大片的土地,正進行海岸邊的掃雷工作。該校師生利用工作人員休息的時間,在外圍區參觀掃雷機具,上了一堂寶貴的「地雷課」。 許維民說,雷區的存在不僅影響地方的發展,也潛藏危機,排雷工作人員冒著生命危險來清雷,還給金門後代子孫安全的生活環境,也助益地方的建設發展。不過,許維民也站在教育者的立場,希望地區在全面進行掃雷工作,也能選擇一小區域 ,保留下來,讓金門的後代還有機會能看到家鄉早期戰地的軍事產物,來體認先人為了捍衛國家安全,在充滿危機的雷區土地過生活,這也是一種教育。許維民也希望利用戶外教學活動,讓學生更深刻的了解自己家鄉週遭的生活環境。 The Field trips(1) of Jinning Elementary and Junior High School were quite unusual. Principal Xu Weimin on Apr. 24 led 200 odd(2) teachers and students and covered over 10 km to explore the oyster farms in the waters along Anqi. They also took the opportunity, while the demining(3) team was taking a break, to pay a visit to the Shagang Minefield to see the heavy machinery and have a sense of the hard work of the demining personnel. This field trip was very "energy saving and carbon reducing." Students walked all the way to observe the natural ecological landscapes around the waters of Anqi and visited the oyster farms. At the same time, they also entered the peripheral(4) area of the forbidden Shagang Minefield to have a look at the heavy machines used for demining. This was the first time for both the teachers and the students. Everyone was nicely surprised. Demining work has been underway(5) in the minefield in Shagang. The deminers have already leveled a large area and are currently removing the mines along the coast. It was a "Landmines Lesson" opportunity that not everybody could has. Xu Weimin said that minefields not only have an effect on local development but also are dangerous. The deminers are risking their lives to remove the mines to give the future generations in Kinmen a safe living environment. They are also helping with local development. However, Xu Weimin added, from an educator's view, that he hopes the future generations in Kinmen will still be able to see military structures from the early days when the island was a war zone, so that they can understand how their forebears(6) lived among perilous(7) minefields in order to protect their country. This will also be a form of education. Xu Weimin hopes to use field trips to help students have a more profound understanding of the living environment in their hometown. 解說 ■1. field trip-指學生的校外實地考察旅行。field指田野、原野。 ■2. odd-(adj)用在數字後面,表示有零頭的。亦指單數、零散或古怪的。 ■3. demining-(n)排雷,排雷的過程。這個字是從mine,地雷演化而來,前面加上de-字首,表示移除、分離之意。地雷也稱land mine,或landmine。雷區則是minefield。 ■4. peripheral-(adj)周圍的,外圍的。 ■5. underway-(adj)正在進行中的。 ■6. forebear-(n)指祖先,正常情況下以複數形式出現。 ■7. perilous-(adj)危險的。【資料來源:金門縣政府】
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Banyan Garden 榕園(之一)
Banyan Garden is located at the rear of Tai Lake. Its original name was Sihwong village and Fengshan village. The garden used to be the old residence of the prominent Hong family during the Ming dynasty. Although the garden village had few residents, most of them served the emperor's regime at that time, according to the old proverb "Less than a hundred village residents, more than 36 palace officials." 位於太湖遊憩區內的榕園原名西洪,又名鳳山。原本是明朝洪氏望族的故居,村中人口不多,但在朝當官者不少,自古即有「人丁不滿百,京官三十六」之美稱。 At the end of the Ming dynasty, Jheng Cheng-gong (Koxinga) felled trees and made boats at the expense of(5) land conservation, thus the whole village couldn't survive the attack of strong winds and was buried in the sand, except for only one house, which remains to the present time. In August of 1967 when Mr. Chiang Jing-guo, the late President of our country visited here, he considered the place shaded in green leaves of the old banyan trees to be an appropriate recreation resort. Consequently, he named the place "Banyan Garden" and renovated the only old house before he bestowed its name " Wuei Lu." 明朝末年,鄭成功為了造船,砍伐大量樹木,陸地在失去原有樹木的保護下,無法抵擋巨大風沙的侵襲,因而導致整個村子的房屋被風沙湮沒,無法保存,後來僅剩下一戶。民國五十六年(西元1967年)八月,先總統蔣經國先生到這裡巡視,看見古榕樹綠蔭蔽天,是個休閒遊憩的好地方,便將此處命名為「榕園」,並且整修剩餘的一間古厝,取名為「慰廬」。 By the side of Banyan Garden is "Tai Lake", the biggest man-made fresh-water lake in Kinmen. It measures 36 hectares in area, and provides the largest single source of water supply in Kinmen. The main function of the lake is to offer water for the residents of Jinhu town. In the middle of the lake there are three islets with a pavilion on one of them. All in all, being a part of "Chiang Kai-shek Park", the lake just silhouettes the natural beauty of the entire park. 榕園旁的「太湖」是金門島上最大的人工淡水湖,面積約有36公頃,是金門島上最大的水利設施,主要供應金湖鎮地區的民生用水。湖面上有三座小島,島上有涼亭,整座「中正公園」秀麗的景色都襯托在湖面中。(十四) 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩 【本系列之新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】
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Taiwu Mountain 太武山
Tourist: That's great. I will do it all by myself. Would you please recommend to me some of the sights worth seeing on the way up to the summit? 遊客:太好了。那我可以自己安排一下。可以請你介紹一下沿路以及山上不可錯過的景物嗎? Tour Guide: No problem. You are going to view the beauty of the whole Kinmen island on the way up the mountain. The breeze feels very comfortable as you walk on the road. Along the way there are noteworthy places such as the Place Where Koxinga Reviewed Military and Played Chess, Wu-Wang-Zai-Jyu Inscribed Rock, and Haiin Temple. At the Place Where Koxinga Reviewed Military and Played Chess you can have a bird's-eye view of the northern seashore of Kinmen. On the opposite side from the same place, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jinhu township and Liaoluo Bay. 導遊:沒問題。金門的美景風光,只要登上太武山便可一覽無遺。由山下步行上山,風微吹來,真的非常舒服。沿路 看到的景點有明朝鄭成功觀兵弈棋處、金門精神指標毋忘在莒以及香火鼎盛的海印寺。在延平郡王觀兵弈棋處可望見金門北面海濱。另一個方向,則可俯看金湖鎮和料羅灣的優美風景。 Tourist: The scenic spots you mentioned sound intriguing. I just can't wait to see them immediately. 遊客:那麼多的景點,真是令人精神振奮,好想趕快上山一眺美景。 Tour Guide: I can understand that. Also, on the left front side of Haiin Temple, there is a stone door called "Shimen Pass" carved with characters of "Hai-Shan-Di-Yi" (Number One in the World). It's classified as a third class historical relic. 導遊:是啊,除了剛才說的景點之外,在海印寺的左前方,還有一石門,門上刻有「海山第一」大字,是三級的古蹟。 Tourist:And what else? 遊客:還有嗎? Tour Guide: Yes, there is an "An-shin Stone"(Soothing Stone) in the Haiin Temple. Rumor has it that, when you touch the stone with your right hand while touching your heart with left hand, you will feel no pain at all. Tranquility and comfort will fill your heart. Just try it. By the way, Haiin Temple is the end of our trekking journey. You can sip the non-polluted tap water of the mountain spring in the front of the temple. Have a nice break. 導遊:有的,在海印寺廟內有一「安心石」。傳說右手摸摸安心石,左手放在自己心口,就能讓內心感覺一股平靜、安樂,可以心安哦,你可以試看看!而且,海印寺是這健行之旅的終點站,你可以在廟前的飲水機上喝山上無污染的山泉水,好好休息一下! Tourist: What else do we have to pay attention to? 遊客:對了,在山上有什麼要特別要注意的嗎? Tour Guide: Oh, you can't walk on the deserted trails or roads with "No Trespassing" signs, because some of them lead to military camps, and also this is for the sake of safety. And after the break, you must return back by the same way. Because we will go up and down the mountain on the same road, and the car will wait for us in the same place where we got off. 導遊:嗯,有一些比較偏僻的小路、或是寫著「禁止通行」的路就不可以進去,那是通往軍隊的營區,而且為了安全起見,我們不要隨便進出。還有,在休息後要記得往原來的路下山,因為我是原路上山、原路下山,來回都是同一條路,車子在山下原來下車的地方等著我們。 Tourist: I see. I will be back on time. See you later. 遊客:我知道了,我會準時回到車上的。回頭見! (全文完)
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Wuhu Mountain 五虎山
Wuhu Mountain is also call Jhaiz Mountain. It is the second highest mountain in Kinmen, second only to Taiwu Mountain. It measures about 127 meters in height and 7 hectares in area. The path leading up and down the mountain is 1.5km long, and tourists can go up the mountain from the military camp on one side or from Beiyu Temple on the other. 五虎山又稱寨子山,是金門的第二高山,僅次於太武山,高約有127公尺,佔地約有7公頃。五虎山步道全長約為1.5公里,遊客可從軍營登山口或北嶽廟登山口上山。 Wuhu Mountain is a scenic spot, with newly-constructed facilities such as an elaboration path and an observation platform. There are plenty of endemic plants on the mountain and numerous sorts of butterflies, insects, and birds. It is a nice place where tourists can feel the essence of nature, and it provides a good place for biology research. 五虎山是新開發出來的景點,設有解說步道及觀景眺望平台。山上有非常多的原生植物,也有眾多的蝴蝶等昆蟲或其他鳥類。這裡是遊客接觸大自然的好地方,也是提供生物研究的最佳地點。 Currently, Kinmen National Park exercises management over the abandoned military camp on the mountain. A project combining Wuhu Mountain, Folk Culture Village, and Maple Leaves Resort is underway, and it will make the whole area a complete recreation resort in the eastern half of Kinmen. 目前,金門國家公園將五虎山上的廢棄營區納入管理範圍,未來將與五虎山、山后民俗文化村和楓香林遊憩區等景點結合,成為金門東半島完整的遊憩區。 Tourist: The mountain doesn't look high. What's the difference between it and Taiwu Mountain? 遊客:這座山看起來不高,和金門第一高的太武山有什麼不同? Tour Guide: Though it is not high, it's still the second highest mountain in Kinmen. The mountain is not as famous as Taiwu Mountain, but because of its location tourists can view Jiaoyu, Dadeng, and Siaodeng islets from its top. The eastern half of Kinmen is also visible, including Mashan, Shanhou, Jinsha Township and so on. The view from the summit is second to none in Kinmen, not even Taiwu Mountain. 導遊:這座山雖然不高,在金門算是第二高山。五虎山名氣比太武山來的小,它的位置可讓登山的遊客,清楚的俯視大陸的角嶼、大嶝和小嶝等地。也可看到金門島的東半部,包含:馬山、山后和金沙等地區,風景之秀麗可不在太武山之下。 Tourist: Exactly. It provides a view of the island from a different angle. 遊客:也就是說從不同的角度來看金門囉。 Tour Guide: Yes. And Wuhu Mountain doesn't have a military curfew at night. Hiking up the mountain, you can have a view of night lights on the Mainland coast and the eastern half of Kinmen. The night scenes are different from the day. The flavor of the night breeze on the mountain will satisfy royal tastes. 導遊:是啊。而且五虎山在夜間並沒有宵禁,晚上上山可以看到是大陸沿海和金門東半島的燈火。夜晚的景觀和白天大異其趣,涼風徐徐吹來,別有一番風味。 Tourist: Hiking up the mountain at night is dangerous, isn't it? 遊客:晚上登山不會危險嗎? Tour Guide: Well, it only takes about 10 minutes walking to the platform on the mountaintop. It just takes a short time and it's neither difficult nor dangerous for you to reach. 導遊:五虎山的登山步道約十分鐘的路程,就可以抵達山上最高處的瞭望平台。登山花費時間短、困難度也不會很高,所以,不會有危險的。 Tourist: If we spend our daytime on the mountain, there is nothing interesting to see, then. 遊客:那我們是白天來登山,不就沒什麼特別之處囉? Tour Guide: That's not true. Along the path, there are many abandoned military camps, which are unique. They look just like mouse holes, and were used especially for military defense and attack. Under such circumstances, you will feel like you are soldiers and have fun. 導遊:不會的。在五虎山登山步道上,有多處阿兵哥廢棄的軍營,而且,這些營區不像一般所看見的軍事碉堡,而是有如老鼠洞般的攻防戰專用據點,相當特別。在這種氣氛下,讓人有置身戰區的感覺,非常新鮮和特別。 Tourist: What are some other things interesting about the mountain? 遊客:還有別的嗎? Tour Guide: Also, on the mountain there are lots of endemic plants and insects. You can find different sorts of plants and chirping insects and birds. Just be sure to pay careful attention. 導遊:除此之外,五虎山上有許多的原生植物和昆蟲,多注意一點,你可以發現不同的植物,還可以聽到蟲鳴鳥叫的聲音。(十三)原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Airline Transportation Voucher For The Disadvantaged On The Way
航空交通券即起上路 全國首創的社會福利政策!金門縣政府為照顧弱勢族群特別推出航空「交通券」補貼福利政策,自即日起上路,估計約有身心障礙者、低收入戶近5600人以上受惠,每年申請以一次為限,補貼金額由4000至 6000元不等。將實施至民國100年12月31日止,縣府請符合資格者自即日起可逕向戶籍所在地之鄉鎮公所提出申請、使用。 金門縣政府考量金門位處離島,縣民對外交通主要仰賴台金間之航空運輸,基於低收入戶家庭是經濟弱勢,台金航空交通費普遍無力負擔;身心障礙者也因身心健康因素,經常須赴台就醫或復健治療,往返交通費也造成家庭沈重負擔,因此金門縣政府實施這項航空票價補貼辦法。 據縣府社會局指出,依「金門縣弱勢族群航空票價補貼實施辦法」規定,地區弱勢族群於搭乘航空班機往返金門與臺灣本島時,得申請票價補貼。補貼對象為現設籍本縣三年以上列冊低收入戶之戶內人口及身心障礙者(未滿三歲者不受本條第一項設籍本縣三年以上之限制)。補貼標準為未滿二歲每人每年全額補貼二次(來回四趟)。 縣府社會局表示,2歲以上具低收入身分者每人每年補貼新臺幣6000元;具身心障礙身分者,每人每年補貼新臺幣4000元。低收入戶或身心障礙者,同時符合本縣學生航空票價補貼實施辦法請領資格,應優先申請學生航空票價補貼,如金額低於本辦法標準,再依本辦法申請其差額。 有關補貼方式,2歲以上航空票價補貼以發給交通券方式,交通券面額新臺幣五百元。未滿2歲依票價金額核實補助。2歲以上受補貼對象於搭乘航空班機往返金門與臺灣本島時,得持交通券折抵票價。但每次使用交通券,應自行負擔部分票價,不得全數以交通券折抵。 至於交通券發給時間為:一、低收入戶:原列冊低收入戶,於每年一月份低收入戶重新審查核定後受理申請,經審核通過後發給一年份交通券。二、身心障礙者:原持有身心障礙手冊者,配合當年度低收入戶審查核定時間受理申請,經審核通過後發給一年份交通券。年度中新增個戶(案),於申請核定之當月份發給。六月份以前核定者發給一年份交通券;七月份以後核定者發給半年份交通券。 符合請領資格者,即日起可攜帶戶口名簿影本及私章,身心障礙者並檢附身心障礙手冊影本,向戶籍所在地鄉鎮公所申請。申請案經審核完成,縣府並完成使用人姓名等資料套印後,會通知申請人領取使用。至於2歲以下符合依票價全額補貼者,於搭乘航空班機次日起至當年度十二月底以前,填寫申請表,並檢具戶口名簿影本及登機證,逕向縣府社會局申請補貼。 縣府社會局再度提醒,本交通券六月份以前核定者發給一年份交通券;七月份以後核定者發給半年份交通券,請符合請領人掌握時效提出申請,以維護個人權益。又交通券僅限受補貼對象本人搭乘臺金航線臨櫃使用,如因遺失或毀損,不得申請補發,亦不得轉讓、兌換現金及找零。 縣府社會局強調,本(98)年度交通券應於98年12月31日前使用,逾期不得使用,使用時並應主動出示身分證件,以利核對。 First seen in the national social welfare policy! In order to take care of disadvantaged groups(1), government of Kinmen county introduced this policy of airline" transportation voucher", and it starts from today. It is estimated that more than 5600 people, including people who are physically or mentally challenged(2), low income households, will benefit from this policy. The compensation is between 4000 and 6000 NT dollars and can be applied for once a year. The policy will last until December 31st, 2011. County government asks people qualified to apply to village or town office in the domicile(3) and use the voucher. Kinmen county is a off- shore island. Government of Kinmen County realizes that residents rely on the airline to commute(4) between Kinmen and Taiwan. Since low income household is economically disadvantaged transportation between Taiwan and Kinmen is usually unaffordable; (5) people with physically or mentally challenged have to commute between Kinmen and Taiwan very often to go to the doctors and go under treatments because of mental and health problems, and the fee for transportation can be a big burden to the family. Thus, government of Kinmen County introduces this compensatory policy to subsidize(6) for the airplane tickets. Social Affairs Bureau of Kinmen county pointed out that according to the "Implementation Measures of Airplane Ticket Subsidies for Disadvantaged Groups in Kinmen County", disadvantaged groups from residents of Kinmen area can apply for subsidy for the ticket while commuting between Kinmen and Taiwan. Those who can get the subsidy is subjected to those who has the residency(7) of Kinmen county for more than three years, and also are on the list of low income household or physically or mentally challenged. (Children under three years old are excluded from the first limitation of holding residency of Kinmen for more than three years.) Subsidy standard is that people under two years old can get full subsidy twice each year (which is four trips back and forth). Social Affairs Bureau of Kinmen county indicated that residents older than 2 years old with low income identity can get 6000 NT dollars of subsidy each year; residents with mentally or physically challenged can each get 4000 NT dollars each year. If low income households or residents with physical or mental disability are simultaneously(8) qualified to apply for subsidies according to the "Implementation Measures of Airplane Ticket Subsidies for Students in Kinmen County", they should apply for students' ticket subsidy first. If the amount of money is less than this standard, they can apply for the margins according to this regulation. As for the ways of subsidy, residents older than two years old will be subsidized through the transportation voucher. Each voucher has the face value of 500 NT dollars. People under two can get a full compensation according to the ticket's price. People over two years old can use the transportation voucher to discount the ticket while taking planes back and forth between Kinmen and Taiwan. Transportation voucher can only cover for part of the ticket. It cannot discount full price of the ticket so residents should pay the rest. The timing(9) of distributing transportation will be: 1, low income households: originally listed low income households can get the transportation voucher for the year after qualifying the reexamination of the application in Jan each year. 2, mentally or physically challenged: for residents with the handbook for the physically and mentally challenged persons, their qualification will be examined at the same time as the low income households'. Once qualified, they can get a year's quota of transportation voucher. New cases each year will get the subsidy from the month qualified under the condition that one year amount of transportation voucher will be distributed to those qualified before the end of June; after July, qualified people can only get half amount of transportation voucher. From today on, qualified residents can bring a copy of certificate or booklet of each registered residence and private stamp to apply to village or town offices. Mentally or physically challenged also have to give a copy of the handbook for the physically and mentally challenged persons. Once qualified, Kinmen county government will print out the voucher and information such as the user's name and will inform applicants to pick up and use the voucher. For residents under two qualified for full compensation can fill out applications and give the boarding pass and a copy of booklet of each registered residence and apply to the Social Affairs Bureau of Kinmen county from the day of the flight to the end of December the same year. Social Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County reminds that one year amount of transportation voucher will be distributed to those qualified before the end of June; after July, people can only get half amount of transportation voucher. Residents who are qualified have to grasp the right time and apply for it to protect individual's rights and interests. Transportation voucher can only be used by the one who is subsidized while on the trip between Taiwan and Kinmen. If the voucher is lost or destroyed, it cannot be reissued. No transferring of the ownership of the voucher. Nor can it be cash into money or get the change. Social Affairs Bureau of Kinmen County emphasizes that the voucher issued this year should be used before December 31st, 2009. It cannot be used after that. While using the voucher, please provide an identification for check over. 解說 ■1. disadvantaged groups-弱勢族群。disadvantaged (adj) 指下層社會的,貧困的,弱勢的。 ■2. physically or mentally challenged-指身、心障礙者。challenge (vt)指向~挑戰,或強烈要求、需求。此處引伸為「殘障的」較委婉的說法。 ■3. domicile-(n)住處。指戶籍所在地。 ■4. commute-(vi)通勤。通常是commute between A to B,或者commute from A to B。 ■5. unaffordable-(adj)負擔不起。為affordable(負擔得起)加上表反義的un-字首,成為affordable的反義詞。 ■6. subsidize-(vt)給予津貼、補助。名詞為subsidy。 ■7. residency-(n)定居、住處。此處指在某地設有戶籍。 ■8. simultaneously-(adv)同時地、同步地。 ■9. timing-(n)時間的選擇或安排。 【資料來源:金門縣政府】
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Taiwu Mountain太武山(之三)
Tourist: How long are we going to stay here? 遊客:這個地方將停留多久呢? Tour Guide: About two hours. 導遊:大約是二個小時左右。 Tourist: Why are we staying here for such a long time? 遊客:為什麼需要那麼久呢? Tour Guide: Everybody needs to change into light clothing and hiking shoes now. We will have a small hike today. It's a little different from usual. We will have a mountain hike and we might sweat a bit. It will be sort of like an army trek.(1) 導遊:現在大家都必須換上輕便的鞋子,進行有別於一般行程的爬山健行之旅,讓大家運動和流汗,就像陸軍阿兵哥的行軍一樣。 Tourist: Mountain hiking! Will that be hard? Are we walking on the road or climbing stairs? 遊客:爬山!會很辛苦嗎?是走水泥路?還是走階梯的山路呢? Tour Guide: Not as hard as you think. It takes about an hour walking from the bottom to summit(2) of the mountain. Along the road you will view the charming scenery and have plenty of free time. So, just take it easy.(3) 導遊:走水泥路,但不會很辛苦。步行上山和下山大約一個小時左右。但沿途的風景迷人,景色秀麗,而且有充裕的自由活動時間,大家不必急。(十二) 解說: ■1. trek-(n)指艱苦跋涉,緩慢行進的長途旅行。 ■2. summit-(n)山巔,即山的峰頂、尖峰。 ■3.take it easy-指從容不迫、不緊張。 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Taiwu Mountain 太武山(續)
The four characters(1) of "Wu Wang Zai Jyu" inscribed on the rock were written by the late President Chiang Kai-shek in 1952, when he inspected(2) the military in Kinmen. His purpose was to remind both military and civilians of(3) General Tian-dan's spirit of winning against the superior(4) forces at Jyu city in the ancient country of Chi. Nowadays, it has become an outstanding sightseeing point and tourists consider this as one of the best places for taking pictures. 毋忘在莒為先總統蔣介石先生在民國四十一年(西元1952年)巡視金門所題,用以期勉軍民效法古代齊國田單在「莒」城以寡擊眾的精神。現在已成為著名的觀光景點,也是遊客拍照的最佳地點。 Haiin Temple is also call Taiwuyan Temple. It was built in the Song dynasty (1265-1274 B.C), over 800 years ago. Nowadays, the temple exhibits(5) Guanin Buddha, Rukai Buddha, and eighteen Lohan for people to worship.(6) In 1958, during the Aug. 23rd bombardment, the temple was destroyed by the artillery shells and was rebuilt in 1961. The people of Kinmen go to the temple and worship deities(7) routinely(8) on every lunar January 9th, which is believed to be "Birthday of Heaven". 海印寺又稱太武巖寺,建於宋咸淳年間(西元1265-1274年),至今已有八百多年的歷史,目前寺內供奉觀音佛祖、如來佛祖及十八羅漢供民眾膜拜。在民國四十七年(西元1958年)八二三砲戰時,曾經受到砲火重創而被摧毀,後於民國四十九年(西元1961年)重建。每年農曆正月初九是「天公生」,金門居民會上山進香。(十一) 解說 ■1. character-(n)字;字體。另一個較常見的解釋是「性格、特質、特色」。 ■2. inspect-(vt)檢閱;檢視。 ■3. remind SB of STH-使SB回想起STH。 ■4. superior-(數量上)較多的、較大的;(地位、職位)較高的、上級的。 ■5. exhibit-(vt)展示、陳列。在此指廟宇中「供奉」。 ■6. worship-(vi)崇拜、信奉。 ■7. deity-(n)(希臘羅馬神話裡的)神、諸神。 ■8. routinely-(adv)常規地、慣常地。routine可以當名詞,是「例行公事、慣例」的意思;也可當形容詞,指「例行的、常規的、平凡的」。 【本系列及新聞英文解說,由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或提供建議】 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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Magistrate Li Reports on Problematic Mini-Three Links at Control Yuan
小三通問題多 李縣長赴監察院報告 監察院四月二十一日召開「實施大三通後對金馬小三通所產生之衝擊及衍生問題檢討會」,金門縣長李炷烽帶領縣府三局室主管與會提出專案報告,並提出八大項建議。 金門縣政府表示,2001年元月1日金門與大陸實施小三通。2008年6月核定「小三通人員往來正常化實施方案」。其後在兩岸關係逐步解禁與開放的政策下,金門與大陸之間的人員往返、航運、商貿等關係在與國家兩岸政策的推展下,大幅度的往前邁進與開放,標識著金門「小三通」時代的結束。 縣府表示,新一階段「大三通」時代金門的角色與位置,已經是政府大三通政策中的一員與一部份;唯在政府三通政策的推動過程中,金門由於受原「小三通」政策思維的束縛,產生諸多行政作為的不足與不妥,造成基層國民期望的落差,亟需相關單位配合速謀改善。 對於實施大三通後對金馬小三通所產生之衝擊,縣府表示,2008年6月19日行政院通過「小三通人員往來正常化實施方案」推動後,經由金門口岸進出之國際、國內、大陸旅客較政策實施前增加約百分之七十,金門尚義機場、金門港水頭通關中心之場站硬體空間產生容量不足、相關通關人力、設施未能配合擴充因應。 至於旅客劇增時備感吃力,服務評價低落,縣府說,經由媒體報導後形成負面影響損害國門形象及政府開放政策之美意,如不改善,將減低旅客經由金門進出之意願而影響經濟活動。目前相關軟、硬體條件雖經各部會研議正陸續逐步改善中,唯仍需加速推動以配合金門交通及旅遊產業發展營造親善環境。 縣府也針對攸關金門重大建設和發展提出八大項的建議: (一)加速投資興建金門國內商港之「水頭港區」暨充實金門地區緊急救難設備與能力。 (二)加速「金門尚義機場」擴建工程(陸側、空側)。 (三)金門口岸之配駐單位組織常態化。 (四)速合理化「金門國內商港」經營管理體制,以符法制。 (五)優先施建「金烈大橋」配合旅遊發展。 (六)加速推動金門自大陸引水方案,以滿足實需。 (七)可得直接輸入台灣地區之大陸地區商(產)品,由金門地區輸入後,應允許一體流通於國內地區。 (八)大陸地區人士來金旅遊、交流得憑有效身分證件辦理落地簽作業。 The Control Yuan held a meeting on April 21 for "Evaluation(1) of Impacts of Implementation(2) of the Three Direct Links on Current Mini-Three Links in Kinmen and Mazu, and Problems Thereof Derived(3)." Kinmen Magistrate Li Zhufeng and three chief directors from the county government attended the meeting to present a special report along with eight important suggestions. According to Kinmen County Government, the Mini-Three Links between Kinmen and Mainland China commenced on Jan. 1 2001. After the "Implementation Plan for Normalizing(4) Personnel Exchanges Via the Mini-Three-Links" was approved in Jun. 2008, tensions across the Strait began to thaw(5) and open policies were adopted. Under the new Cross-Strait policy, visits, shipping and trade have increased significantly and this indicates the "Mini-Three Links" era is coming to an end. The role and position of Kinmen have always been part of the "Three Direct Links" to be initiated(6). However, in the process of government promotion of the Three Direct Links, Kinmen has remained bound(7) by the thinking behind the original "Mini-Three Links" policy which resulted in many insufficient and inappropriate administrative measures that are inconsistent with(8) the expectation of the people in Kinmen. This calls for urgent improvement from concerned authorities. After the stipulation(9) of the "Implementation Plan for Normalizing Personnel Exchanges Via the Mini-Three-Links" on Jun. 19 2008, according to Kinmen County Government, increases of international, Taiwanese and Mainland Chinese travelers passing through Kinmen have grown about 70% from before the new policy was implemented. With the "Three Direct Links" to be implemented soon, the immigration control facilities at Kinmen's Shang-I Airport and Shueitou Harbor are apparently inadequate(10) and both the manpower and equipment are in need of(11) serious improvement in order to meet the demands. The county government official added that inadequate manpower and facilities have resulted in visitors' discontentment(12) with the services. After it was reported by the media, the image of the gate to the country has been damaged and the government's good intention to open up to Chinese tourists has been compromised.(13) If this is not improved in time, travelers' willingness to go through Kinmen will drop and Kinmen's economy will be affected. Currently, improvement measures from related government agencies are gradually being carried out but they need to be accelerated(14) to facilitate(15) transportation and tourism development in Kinmen as quickly as possible. The county government has also made eight important suggestions in relation to construction and development in Kinmen: 1.Accelerate investment in development of Shuitou Harbor as well as expansion of emergency relief(16) facilities and capacity. 2.Speed up expansion of Kinmen Shang-I Airport (both landside and airside). 3.Make the units stationed at the ports in Kinmen part of the regular forces. 4.Quicken the legalization of the management system of the "Kinmen Domestic Commercial Harbor". 5.Make construction of the Kinmen-Lieyu Bridge a top priority to help develop tourism. 6.Speed up the project for bringing fresh water from Mainland China to meet the demand in Kinmen. 7.Mainland Chinese commodities (products)(17) that are permitted to be imported, once they come in Kinmen, should be allowed to be distributed throughout the country. 8.Mainland Chinese visiting Kinmen for tourism or other exchange purposes should be allowed to acquire landing visas with valid identification certificates. 解說 ■1. evaluation-(n)評估、評價。 ■2. implementation-(n)實施=carry into effect。 ■3. problems thereof derived-由此衍生的問題。thereof,指「由此、因此」;derive是「衍生出、引伸出~」。 ■4. normalize-(vt)使正常化、使常態化。 ■5. thaw-(vi)緩和,融解、解凍,變得融洽。 ■6. initiate-(vt)開始、創始、開始實施。 ■7. bound-(adj)受束縛的。是bind(綑綁)變化而來分詞型態的形容詞。bound也可以當動詞,指「跳躍、彈回」。 ■8. be inconsistent with-與~不協調、不一致。字首in- 通常與形容詞連用,表達否定的意思。consistent是「前後一致」的意思,加上字首in-就變成反義詞,「不一致」。 ■9. stipulation-(n)規定,條文。此處指實施計畫的推動。 ■10. inadequate-(a)不充分,不適當,不適格,不能勝任。此處同樣是形容詞adequate(充足、充分的)加上in- 字首,形成反義詞。 ■11. in need of-需要。 ■12. discontentment-(n)不滿,不滿的原因。此處是代表否定的字首dis- 加上名詞contentment (滿意、滿足)形成的反義詞。 ■13. compromise-(vt)連累、危及。也有妥協、讓步的意思。 ■14. accelerate-(vi)使加速,促進。 ■15. facilitate-(vt)促進、幫助。 ■16. relief-(n)(對痛苦或負擔的)減輕、緩和、解除。 ■17. commodity-(n)商品、日用品。 【資料來源:金門縣政府】
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Taiwu Mountain太武山
Taiwu Mountain is also called God's Mountain. It's located in the center of Kinmen, and is the highest mountain of Kinmen. The mountain measures 252m in height and is made up of hard granite-gneiss bedrock. Interweaving tunnels have been dug inside the mountain, and these passages provide the best defense. They achieved wonders in the battle of August 23rd. At the same time, the mountain tunnels comprise(1) a notable(2) underground castle. Besides, "Hhuagangshi (Granite) Military Hospital" and "Cintian Hall" inside the mountain are also worth noting. 太武山別稱仙山,位於大金門島中央,是金門的第一高山,高度有252公尺,由堅實的花崗片麻岩所組成。太武山內部坑道彼此相通,提供了最佳的防禦功能,也造就了八二三砲戰期間的「奇蹟」戰果,同時成為有名的地下堡壘。除了坑道外,尚有聞名的『花崗石軍醫院』和『擎天廳』。 The way up to the mountain measures a total of 3.5 kilometers from "Yuchang Road Arch" by the cemetery(3) to "Wu Wang Zai Jyu" Inscribed Rock.(4) On the way up the mountain, visitors can get a nice view of Kinmen. There are many charming scenic spots along the road, such as the Place Where Koxinga Reviewed the Military and Played Chess , Wu Wang Zai Jyu Inscribed Rock, Haiin Temple, and so on. 以太武山公墓旁的「玉章路牌樓」為起點,至「毋忘在莒」的碑石,步道全長約有3.5公里。沿步道登上太武山便可眺望金門島上的好風光。沿途景色迷人,有延平郡王觀兵弈棋處、毋忘在莒和海印寺等景點。 The Place Where Koxinga Reviewed the Military and Played Chess recalls the time at the end of the Ming Dynasty when Jheng Cheng-Gong (Koxinga) watched his soldiers drilling(5) and played chess. It's a natural cave, which measures 13 meters in depth, 7 meter in width, and 4 meters in height. In the cave there was a broken old chessboard made of stone. This was later restored(6) by the Kinmen National Park Administration to its present appearance. 延平郡王觀兵弈棋處是明末國姓爺鄭成功觀兵、下棋的地方,也是一個天然的岩洞,洞深約13公尺,寬約7公尺,高4公尺。原本在石室中有一古棋台,但已損毀,目前為金門國家公園管理處整修後的樣子。(十) 【解說】 ■1. comprise-(vt) 構成;由~組成。 ■2. notable-(adj)值得注意的;顯要的。由動詞note變化而來,指注意到、提到。 ■3. cemetery-(n)公墓、墓地。 ■4. Inscribed Rock-指太武山上的勒石。其中inscribe是雕、刻,或題寫、題贈的意思。 ■5. drill-(vt)軍事方面指訓練、操練。也有鑽孔的意思。 ■6. restore-(vt)修復、整修。 【本系列含新聞英文及導覽手冊之解說,均由金門技術學院Patti老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界指正或建議】 資料來源:金門縣政府 原書作者:陳建民、漢貴恩
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"Our Island, Our Dreams" To Premiere On April 24
《星月無盡》24日全台上映 由導演唐振瑜拍攝的電影《星月無盡》將於4月24日在全台首輪戲院上映,金門縣政府已研議向發行片商價購電影票,將分送旅台金門同鄉會等各單位,請大家一起來「看電影」,期帶動人潮來到金門尋找拍攝景物,並吸引老兵重返英雄島回味「留金」歲月,達到行銷金門觀光推廣之目標。 《星月無盡》在3月17日於信義威秀試映會中首次亮相,現場人潮絡繹不絕,各大媒體記者、藝文界名人、企業老闆都親臨電影試映廳,為唐導演加油打氣。同時,各界名人一致讚美星月無盡是一部很有深度的國片、用心完整陳述的電影。 《星月無盡》是一部很有深度的國片、用心完整陳述的電影」,這是各界名人如亞太影展導演張志勇、金馬獎編劇張家魯、金馬獎攝影師廖本榕等一致贊同的說法。 《星月無盡》全片係於2006年11月在金門開拍,主要描述在金門特殊的歷史文化下,當地年輕人的一段青春歲月,親情、友情與愛情交織,在金門的土地上思考與成長的故事。 影片由一對姐妹花貫穿金門兩代人的愛情隧道,兩年輕人揮灑出四個好朋友的憂喜天空,而令人印象深刻的是金門的迷人風光,不僅有金門的湖光山色,金門的特產也在劇中不停發酵,呈現出一個淳樸明朗又風起雲湧的小島,充滿金門年輕一代對未來的掙扎與矛盾。 Directed by Tang Zhen Yu, "Our island, Our Dreams" will be in first-round(1) cinemas throughout Taiwan on April 24. Kinmen County Government is looking into(2) the possibility of purchasing tickets from the distributor and distributing them among various Kimen Associations of Taiwan, in hopes that the move will boost(3) Kinmen tourism by motivating visitors to visit scenes of the film and attracting veterans(4) to return to where they spent their "golden years." "Our Island, Our Dreams" was first unveiled(5) during its advance screening(6) at Vieshow Cinemas on March 17. Major-media reporters, distinguished artists and celebrities,(7) and corporate executives were all present to cheer director Tang Zhen Yu. Unanimously,(8) leaders from all walks of life(9) admired the carefully developed story and the deep connotation(10) of "Our Island, Our Dreams." "No doubt "Our Island, Our Dreams" is a genuinely(11) domestic production with a masterfully(12) organized story," agreed Asia-Pacific Film Festival best director Zhang Zhi Yong, Golden Horse award-winning playwright(13) Zhang Jia Lu and Golden Horse best-photographer-award winner Liao Ben Rong. Filming of "Our Island, Our Dreams" commenced(14) in Kinmen in November 2006 in order to portray(15) the youthful years of local young people against Kinmen special historical and cultural backgrounds, and intertwined with(16) family ties, friendship and love-all taking place in the land of Kinmen. The film joins together the love tunnels of two generations through a pair of sisters, from whom arises the joys and sorrows of four close friends. Ever-impressing are the glamorous(17) scenes of Kinmen-not only the picturesque(18) natural landscapes, but also the world-renowned(19) local products, which continue to create and build the plot, painting the simple island with the striving(20) and inner struggles of the younger generation towards the future. 【解說】 ■1. first-round-首輪的,第一回合的。 ■2. look into-深入地調查、研究。 ■3. boost-(vt)促進、推動;提高、增加。 ■4. veteran-(n)老兵、退伍軍人;亦可指老手、富有經驗的人。 ■5. unveil-(vt)揭開面紗。veil當作名詞使用,指的是面罩、面紗,當動詞用指用面紗遮蔽;加上字首-un成為反義詞,指揭開、揭露、公諸於世。 ■6. advance screening-電影的「試映會」。此處advance當形容詞用,指預先的、先行的。 ■7. celebrity-(n)名人、名流。 ■8. unanimously-(adv)無異議地、全體一致地。此處的字首-un,並非表否定,而是表「單一」之字根,原本形式是-uni,由於後面緊接-animus的字根(指heart)為母音起始,因此-uni變化為-un。(另應注意本字的發音) ■9. all walks of life-各行各業。 ■10. connotation-(n)弦外之音、言外之意。 ■11. genuinely-(adv)真正的、名符其實的、由衷的。 ■12. masterfully-(adv)熟練地。 ■13. playwright-(n)劇作家。 ■14. commence-(vt)開始;著手。 ■15. portray-(vt)描繪,畫~,(用語言)描述~。 ■16. intertwine with-交織。twine本身就是「麻繩」的意思,當動詞用為纏繞;inter為彼此交互之意。 ■17. glamorous-(adj)富有魅力、迷人的。 ■18. picturesque-(adj)圖畫一般的;美麗的,別緻的。 ■19. world-renowned-聞名全世界的。 ■20. striving-(n)鬥爭、對抗;奮鬥。
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Cyonglin Tunnels瓊林戰鬥村坑道
Cyonglin village is located at the center of Kinmen. Being at the narrowest place in Kinmen, the village is strategically(1) important. The reason for building the tunnels was mainly war-preparedness as well as to strengthen civil defense(2) and security. The tunnels were dug in 1976 by a self-defense team organized by the residents of Cyonglin village. Leading to every corner of the village and linking together,(3) the tunnels are several kilometers in length. The administration office of the village used to be the command post, and is now the ticket office and entrance into the tunnels. Once you enter the tunnels, it takes about 10 minutes to walk to one of the exits in the northern suburbs,(4) where a statue of the Wind Lion God stands right at the village entrance. The Wind Lion God is considered a legendary(5) protector and evil-expeller(6) of the village. 瓊林村位於金門島中心,也是金門最狹窄的地點所在,其戰略重要性可見一斑。在這裡建築坑道,主要是因應戰備需要,另一方面也可藉此增加百姓的自衛能力和安全性。坑道是在民國六十五年(西元1976年)由瓊林村百姓組成的民防自衛隊親自打造,在村中各處挖掘四通八達的坑道,總長數公里,並且以坑道相連。村公所的辦公室曾經作為戰爭指揮所,目前可由村辦公室購票進入坑道內,出口至北方村郊,約十分鐘行程。村口則有一尊金門的守護神風獅爺,用以鎮風驅邪。 Tourist: From where does the name "Underground Kinmen" come? 遊客:「地下金門」名號的由來是什麼? Tour Guide: The underground world in Kinmen is just un-imaginable. During wartime, the military took precautions against calamities(7) and dug numerous tunnels under the ground in preparation for battle. Some of the tunnels are waterway and walkway combinations, but most of them are walkways. 導遊:金門擁有的地下世界,是外人無法想像的。金門處於戰地期間,軍方防患未然及為了戰備之用,大量開挖不同類型的坑道,有的坑道是水道和陸道兩部份合成的,也有極多的坑道只有陸道而已。 Tourist: Were all of them dug by the soldiers? 遊客:這些坑道全都是阿兵哥挖的嗎? Tour Guide: Not really. Some tunnels were dug by the self-defense team formed by the residents, and the "Cyonglin Tunnels" are among them. 導遊:不完全是。部份坑道是由村民組成的民防自衛隊挖的。例如,「瓊林戰鬥村坑道」是由當地居民合力挖掘。 Tourist: What is the main function of the tunnels? 遊客:它的主要作用呢? Tour Guide: The tunnels have about 12 exits. They interweave(8) not only underground, but also to every corner of the village. In case a battle occurs, they can provide the best place of refuge(9) and defense for the civilians. 導遊:這個坑道約有十二處出入口,它不但連接村莊各處,也和四面八方相通。發生戰爭時,可提供給百姓作為避難和防禦的最佳場所。 Tourist: Could we say that now the tunnels are the best place for us to experience the same feelings as the local people in Kinmen did during the wartime. 遊客:那現在坑道不就成為體驗戰爭時,金門百姓戰地生活的最佳去處嗎? Guide: Yes. Walking through the tunnels, you can imagine the haunting(10) sounds of war and feel peace in the air. 導遊:是的。走在坑道之中,「戰爭」和「和平」會隱隱的發聲。 Tourist: I must experience this for myself. 遊客:那我必須要用心去體驗和感受。(九) ■1. strategically-(adv) 戰略上;戰略性地。 ■2. defense-(n)防衛、保護。此處指民間的自我防衛,亦即civil defense,且以strengthen為動詞,指「加強」。 ■3. linking together-指地下坑道彼此相互連結。link是連接、連結之意。本句以leading與linking為分詞構句,用以形容the tunnel。 ■4. suburb-(n)郊區;邊緣、外圍。 ■5. legendary-(adj)傳說的、傳奇的、著名的。 ■6. evil-expeller-(n)驅邪者。expeller由動詞expel變化而來,指驅趕~者,並加上字首evil-,表示風獅爺是驅趕邪惡的守護神。 ■7. calamity-(n) 大災難、大禍、苦難。 take precautions against~,指採取防範措施,以預防~發生。 ■8. interweave-(vt)使交織、使混雜。指地下坑道彼此相互交織。 ■9. refuge-(n)避難、庇護、躲避。也指避難所、藏身處。 ■10. haunting-(adj)給人強烈感受、縈繞心頭、不易忘懷的。源自於動詞haunt,原意指鬼經常出沒,或思想、回憶縈繞心頭。 原書作者陳建民、漢貴恩(資料來源:金門縣政府提供)
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Joint Signature Campaign(1) by Kinmen Folks
反對裁併僑委會金門人熱烈連署 against Integration(2) of OCAC 金門各界配合金門縣政府發放金酒感恩回饋券作業,四月五日於全縣35個村里辦公處發起「萬人連署簽名活動」,以實際行動傳達海內外金門人堅決反對裁併僑委會的心聲。 針對行政院將僑務委員會裁併入外交部,整合為「外交及僑務部」,金門各界包括有金門縣議會、金門縣政府、金門縣各鄉鎮民代表會、金門縣各鄉鎮公所、金門縣旅台各同鄉會、金門縣村里長聯誼會、金門縣各社區發展協會等共同發起「萬人連署簽名活動」。另外,旅台金門各同鄉會在3月22日發起首波嚴正聲明及連署活動,金門縣華僑協會代表、海外26華僑社團也聯名在金門日報刊登陳情書,表達海內外鄉僑的立場。 金門縣長李炷烽偕同夫人吳麗鳳在中正國小視察金酒回饋券發放作業時,共同在連署書上簽名反對裁併僑委會;他表示,海外僑社聽聞此事都發出不以為然的聲音,畢竟外交部與僑委會分屬不同的性質,尤其,台灣外交處境困難,僑社透過當地政經實力及長年深耕之成果,對國際外交空間的開拓達到事半功倍宏效。 李縣長指出,金門是閩南住民僑鄉,金門華僑散佈海外35個僑社,鄉僑人數計近70萬人,他過去幾年走訪金門僑社,深感僑社對中華民國向心與對中華民族的支持,以及對家鄉鄉土之情懷既深且厚。 面對僑委會可能被裁併命運,李縣長表達不妥、不合理及堅決反對裁併的立場,大聲疾呼台灣政府進行組織再造,以及立委諸公重視僑委會存在價值,同時實地了解華僑對中華民國、台灣重要性,以及國力往外延伸貢獻;李縣長也表示,這項連署簽名結果,將在適當時機送交中央相關機關參考,表達金門鄉親反對裁併僑委會的聲音。 Taking the opportunity of the issuance of the Commemorative Vouchers on Apr. 5 when most residents would visit the 35 village offices to pick up their vouchers, people from both public and private sectors in Kinmen organized and held the "10,000 People Joint Signature Campaign" to voice their determination(3) against integration of the Overseas Compatriot(4) Affairs Commission(OCAC). Aimed at(5) the Executive Yuan's decision to merge the OCAC with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MOFA) to become the Ministry of Foreign and Compatriot Affairs, Kinmen County Council, County Government, township assemblies, township offices, Kinmen associations in Taiwan, Kinmen Chief of Village Association, and every community development association in Kinmen joined forces and held the "10,000 People Joint Signature Campaign." The Kinmen associations in different parts of Taiwan took the initial(6) move on Mar. 22 with a solemn(7) statement and a joint signature activity. Representatives from Kinmen County Overseas Compatriot Association and 26 other overseas compatriot organizations also co-endorsed(8) a petition letter(9) published in Kinmen Daily News to express the stand of Kinmen folks in and out the country. While visiting Zhong-zheng Elementary School to inspect the issuance of the Commemorative Vouchers, Kinmen County Magistrate Li Zhu-feng and his wife Wu Li-feng added their signatures to the joint signature list. He commented that every single overseas compatriot organization was upset by the Executive Yuan's decision. After all, the MOFA and the OCAC were two agencies of different nature. As Taiwan was in a difficult position with regard to(10) foreign relations, the contributions(11) of overseas compatriot organizations through their local political and economic influence established over the years were able to make it easier for Taiwan secure and extend its diplomatic space. Magistrate Li pointed out that Kinmen was the home of close to 700,000 overseas Min-nan folks belonging to 35 overseas compatriot organizations across the globe. In his visits to organizations of Kinmen people overseas in the past years, he was deeply impressed(12) by the their identification(13) with ROC and their support. Their ties with the homeland had remained profound and solid. Li thought the merging of the MOFA with OCAC would be inappropriate and unreasonable. He was strongly against it and appealed to(14) the legislators to consider the value of the OCAC when making decisions related to government reform. They should really understand the significance of the overseas compatriots for ROC and Taiwan and their contributions in helping Taiwan extend diplomatic relations. Magistrate Li also added that the result of the joint signature campaign would be presented to be a reference for concerned agencies in the central government at the right moment as well as to voice Kinmen people's determination against the annexation(15) plan. 解說 ■1. Joint Signature Campaign-指簽名連署活動。其中joint指「聯合的」、「共同的」;campaign指「運動、活動」,或「競選活動」。 ■2. integration-(n)指整合、合併。除了integration,annexation也指整併。動詞則可用integrate、merge。 ■3. determination-(n)決心;果斷、堅定。本句以voice為動詞,表示「發出」反對整併的「決心」。 ■4. compatriot-(n)指同胞、國人。此處以overseas compatriot指海外華僑。 ■5. aim at-瞄準~;以~為目的。 ■6. initial-(adj)最初的、開始的。 ■7. solemn-(adj)嚴正的;隆重的。此處指「嚴正的」聲明(statement)。 ■8. co-endorse-(vt)共同簽署。此處字首co-指「共同」。endorse指在文書上簽字表示認同、認可、批准等。 ■9. petition letter-陳情書。petition本身就有請願書、請願、陳情的意思。 ■10. with regard to-關於~。 ■11. contribution-(n)貢獻。本句以As Taiwan was…為副詞子句形容全句,指「台灣外交處境相當困難的情況下」,全句主詞為contributions,並以of ~,through~來形容僑胞的貢獻。 ■12. impress-(vt)給予~極深的印象;使感動。此處指縣長被~感動(be impressed)。 ■13. identification-(n)認同感。也有身分證明、識別、身分證等意思。 ■14. appeal to-向~呼籲、懇求;訴諸於~。 ■15. annexation-(n)合併、併吞。 (資料來源:金門縣政府提供)
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Dadan, Erdan Islands(Continued)大、二膽(續)
Tourist: There are many small islands around Kinmen. Besides Little Kinmen, are there any other important popular islands? 遊客:金門四周有許多小島,除了小金門以外,有沒有比較大而且有名的島呢? Tour Guide: Yes, there are. Dadan and Erdan Islands are two of them. 導遊:還有大膽島和二膽島。 Tourists:Where are these two islands situated(1)? 遊客:大膽島和二膽島的位置在哪裡? Tour Guide:They are off the shore of Little Kinmen and on the sea-route to Xiamen Harbor. 導遊:是在小金門外海和廈門港進出的航道上。 Tourist:The location must have great significance. 遊客:這位置應該有重要的意義吧? Tour Guide:Yes, of course. The two islands were so close to Xiamen that they acted as a blockade(2) as well as a defense during the war. They provided an effective defense in the sea. 導遊:當然。由於距離廈門很近,足以封鎖廈門。當年打仗時,被視為海上的防線,具有高度的防禦功能。 Tourist:I am really expecting to visit there. 遊客:我真想去那裡看看。 Tour Guide:Oh, I don't think this will happen, because they are still guarded by our military forces, and soldiers are the only inhabitants.(3) Civilians(4) are not allowed there before the islands are opened to tourists. 導遊:這個可能沒有辦法哦。因為目前大膽島和二膽島由國軍駐守著,上面只住阿兵哥,沒有任何居民,是個尚未開放觀光的軍事地區。 Tourist:You disappoint me! 遊客:真是可惜! Tour Guide:Oh, come on! Don't be so disappointed! Although landing is not possible, I will take you to the area surrounding Dadan and Erdan islands, where you can enjoy sightseeing from the boat. You can also enjoy the company of the mainlanders(5) at sea. 導遊:別那麼失望嘛!雖然不能登上這兩個島,但是我會安排大家乘坐遊輪從海上看大膽島和二膽島,並且欣賞海岸風光,還可以和大陸觀光客相互交流。 Tourist:Sounds great. But how? 遊客:聽起來很好玩。和大陸觀光客怎麼個交流法? Tour Guide: Well, tourists from the mainland similarly take boats from Xiamen to visit this mysterious area. When both sides meet each other, almost everybody exchanges greetings at sea. 導遊:大陸觀光客同樣的從廈門坐船來到大、二膽海域,探一探這神秘的島嶼,到時候雙方人馬會在海上相遇,並且互相打招呼。 Tourist:Really interesting! Any other spots worth seeing on the islands? 遊客:真是新鮮事!島上還有什麼可看的嗎? Tour Guide:I will introduce you to "Dadan Broadcasting Post" and eight huge Chinese characters meaning "Reunification of China under Three Principles of the People" responding to another eight characters on the opposite side in Xiamen meaning "Reunification of China under One Country Two Systems". 導遊:有大膽播音站,還有『三民主義,統一中國』八個大字和對岸的「一國兩制,統一中國」八個大字遙遙相對喔! Tourist:Please remember to show me at that time. 遊客:到時候你可要好好的指給我看哦!(八) ■註1. situate-(vt)使位於~、處於。 ■註2. blockade-(n)障礙物;封鎖。 ■註3. inhabitant-(n)居民、住民;在某區域棲息的動物。動詞為inhabit。 ■註4. civilian-(n)與軍警相對的平民百姓。 ■註5. mainlander-(n)本土人、大陸人。源於mainland,指相對於離島的大陸,用以指涉中國大陸。 資料來源:金門縣政府 作者:陳建民‧漢貴恩
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Nearly 70% Approve Casino on Leiyu Island
烈嶼博奕公投69.39%贊同 備受關注烈嶼地區是否設立賭場?烈嶼鄉公所四月五日配合感恩回饋券發放作業舉辦「4項公共議題諮詢性投票」,這項博奕議題有1630人投票,結果其中有1130人同意設立賭場,同意率為69.39%。將連同其他3項議題投票結果作為將來是否爭取設立賭場及地方發展參考依據;烈嶼鄉長林金量表示,尊重每位鄉親的決定,一切以民意為依歸。 烈嶼鄉公所「4項公共議題諮詢性投票」投票結果,據統計:1.您是否同意盡速興建金烈大橋?同意率為93.23%(同意票1516人,投票人數1626人)。2.您是否希望興建金(烈)廈大橋?支持率為88.21%(支持票1436人,投票人數1628人);3.您是否同意烈嶼鄉不列入金門國家公園管理處管轄範圍,烈嶼地區比照澎湖縣與連江縣由國家風景區管理處管轄服務?同意率為79.29%(同意票1290人,投票人數1627人)。 其中,第4項議題:您是否同意金門地區在中央所規範管理制度下開辦「博奕產業(觀光賭場)」設立於烈嶼地區?同意率為69.39%(同意1131人,投票人數1630人)。林金量指出,設立賭場不單是設立問題,重要問題在管理上,以澳門賭場而言還涵蓋有商圈消費及藝術表演等等,不僅提振當地經濟,還增加就業機會。 烈嶼鄉曾於去年舉辦「設置博奕產業(觀光賭場)諮詢性民調」,結果贊成開放博奕事業者達九成二,反對者不及一成,林金量依據這份主流民意,才決定在清明假期舉辦「公共議題諮詢性投票」,並鼓勵返鄉掃墓的旅台鄉親們一起投票決定自己未來。 鄉長林金量表示,4項公共議題,包含3個議題是在徵求鄉親同意與不同意,目的在取得民意所在與資料的蒐集;另外一個議題由於牽涉政治層面問題,只能用「希望」字眼,希望未來作為政府決策參據。 林金量也表示,烈嶼鄉是個獨立的島,面積16.2平方公里,依戶政統計資料,全鄉20歲以上的公民數約6192人,於5日舉辦「3個同意及1個希望」的公共議題諮詢性投票,投票時間自上午8時至下午5時,全鄉5個村每村各設立1個投票口,投票後立即進行開票及計票作業,全程將由地方長老、仕紳監督見證,過程公正、公開、公平及透明。 林金量強調,任何人對公共議題都有贊同與不贊同的意見,尊重每位鄉親的寶貴意見,最終以民意主流為依歸。 依立法院三讀通過的離島博奕條款規定,開放離島設置觀光賭場,應依公民投票法先辦理地方性公民投票,其公民投票案投票結果,應經有效投票數超過二分之一同意,且投票人數不受縣(市)投票權人總數二分之一以上限制,亦即無任何門檻,林鄉長參照公民投票精神,審慎辦理此次民調結 果,希望展現烈嶼鄉親意志及表達眾人之看法。 Whether or not the people of Lieyu would agree to opening of casinos on the island has been a major issue. The Lieyu Township Office took the opportunity of the issuance(1) of the commemorative vouchers(2) on Apr. 5 and had a "reference poll on four public issues." 1,130, or 69.39%, of the 1,630 people who voted gave their approval for opening casinos. The result, along with the voting outcomes for the three other issues, will serve as references for whether the island will appeal to (3) the government to allow the opening of casinos to help island development. Township Chief Lin Jin-liang said he respected the decision of the residents and the township would act accordingly. The results of the "reference poll on four public issues" are: (Question 1) 93.23% of the votes (1,516 out of 1,626) consented that the Kinmen-Lieyu Bridge should be built as soon as possible; (Question 2) 88.21% of the votes (1,436 out of 1,638) expressed support regarding the building of the Kinmen (Lieyu) - Xiamen Bridge; (Question 3) and 79.29% of the votes (1,29 out of 1,627) agreed that Lieyu should not be placed under the jurisdiction(4) of Kinmen National Park Administration but, instead, placed under the National Scenic Area Administration like Penghu County and Lianjiang County. The fourth issue -"Do you approve the opening of casinos on Lieyu Island under the administration of the central government?" - received 69.39% of the votes (1,131 out of 1,630) positive replies. Lin Jin-liang pointed out that allowing casinos to open is not a mere question of setting them up. Management is the most important issue. Take the casinos in Macao for example. They are also developing business circles and offering art performances, etc., to stimulate consumption. This will not only improve local economy but it can also create jobs. Last year, the Lieyu Township conducted the "Reference Survey on Opening of Gambling Businesses (Casinos)". 92% of the people gave their approval. Those who opposed made up (5) less than 10% of the votes. It was under public opinion that Lin Jin-liang accordingly decided to hold the "reference poll on four public issues" during the Tomb Sweeping holiday and encouraged Lieyu folks returning from Taiwan for the occasion to vote to determine their own future. Lin Jin-liang expressed that the poll was to find out the people's stand on the first three public issues and to gather related data. The last issue involves political considerations, so he could only "hope" the central government would take the result into account (6) when the decision is made in the future. Lieyu is an isolated island with a surface area of 16.2 square kilometers. Household registration data show that there are 6,192 people over 20 years of age. The public issue reference poll of "Three Yes/No Questions and One Hope" held on Apr. 5 was run from 8:00AM to 5:00PM. A polling station was set up in each of the five villages in the township. Vote count commenced immediately after voting. The entire process was overseen by local elders and esquires (7) to ensure its fairness, openness and transparency. Lin Jin-liang emphasized that people might approve or disapprove any public issue. He respects their opinions and the Township Office will act in accordance with(8) the decision of the majority.(9) As stipulated(10) in the Offshore Island Gambling Law that a local referendum(11) is to be conducted in line with(12) the Referendum Act before casinos can be opened on offshore islands. The referendum result should have over half of the valid votes approving opening of casinos. Moreover, the number of people who cast their votes on this issue does not have to meet the threshold(13) of 50% of the total eligible(14) voters in a county/city. In other words, there is no threshold. Township Chief Lin has conducted the referendum by adhering to(15) the spirit of public vote in the hope of drawing out the true opinions of the people in Lieyu. 解說(NOTES) ■註1. issuance-(n)發行。由issue(vt.)變化而來的名詞。issue 指發行、發布、發給。 ■註2. commemorative vouchers-感恩回饋券。此處比照「消費券」模式(Consumption Voucher)來翻譯。其中「感恩」的部分強調對胡璉將軍的感恩,因此全稱應該是Commemorative Vouchers-to commemorate General Hu Lian。此處為新聞導言,且重點不在回饋券,故簡稱即可。 ■註3. appeal to-向~呼籲、懇求;訴諸於~。 ■註4. jurisdiction-(n)管轄權、管轄範圍;亦指司法權、裁判權。 ■註5. make up-構成、組合。指反對者的總和不及10%。 ■註6. take into account-將~列入考慮。 ■註7. esquire-(n)地方上的仕紳,為中古英語之用法。亦指西方的紳士。若指涉的是達官顯要,則可翻譯為dignitary。 ■註8. in accordance with-與~相符;與~一致。 ■註9. majority-(n)過半數或多數。反義詞為minority。 ■註10. stipulate-(vt.)規定;約定。 ■註11. referendum-(n)公民投票。同義詞為plebiscite。公投有強制性(biding)與非強制性(non-biding)兩種。此處,烈嶼鄉舉辦的諮詢性投票,並非法律意義上的公投,僅具諮詢與參考功能,因此亦可稱為reference poll、non-biding referendum或advisory poll。 ■註12. in line with-與~一致。 ■註13. threshold-(n)門檻;開端、起點。 ■註14. eligible-(adj)法律上合格的,有資格的。 ■註15. adhere to-黏附著~;堅持;支持、擁護。此處指依附著、遵照著~。資料來源:金門縣政府
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Dadan, Erdan Islands大、二膽
The original name of "Dadan" (phonetically similar to 'boldness' in Chinese) island was "Da-dang" (phonetically similar to 'burden' in Chinese).(註1) When Chiang Jing-guo, the late President of the R.O.C., served as the Director of the General Political Warfare Department, he inspected Da-dang in 1951 and encouraged soldiers with the words " With 'boldness' you are bound with the 'burden' of national recovery."(註2) So the name "Da-dang" was changed into "Dadan". Up to the present day, Dadan Island is still renowned(註3) for its reputation as "Boldness upon burden, a never abandoned islet." 大膽島原名大擔,民國四十年(西元1951年)總政戰部主任蔣經國視察大擔時,為了勉勵官兵:「大膽者,方能負起反攻復國之大擔」,因此,將「大擔」改名為「大膽」。沿用至今,大膽島亦有「大膽擔大擔,島孤人不孤」之名號。 On July 27th, 1950, the Communist soldiers began to fire at Dadan Island from Baish Battery, Sitou, Tatou, and Uyu of the mainland. About four hours later, approximately 700 soldiers set sail from Xiamen Harbor and landed on the east and the west sides of Dadan. The battle occurred during a typhoon at night, and the failure of military communication put our soldiers in jeopardy.(註4) After fighting a hard and brave resistance, in one day our military captured over 200 enemy soldiers with just the manpower of two companies(註5) and a half. The rest of the enemies were either dead or wounded, and most of them had drowned in the sea. This battle was thus noted as "Big V at Dadan."(註6) 民國三十九年(西元1950年)七月二十七日,共軍從大陸的白石砲台、溪頭、塔頭、浯嶼等地向大膽島轟擊。大約四個小時之後,有七百名左右的共軍從廈門港灣乘船出發,並且從大膽東、西兩側登上大膽島。當時剛好是颱風夜,國軍通信斷裂,深入危險之中。但是國軍經過一天的奮戰和勇猛的反抗,僅僅以兩個半連的兵力,就俘獲二百多名共軍,其他的共軍大都非死即傷,且大部份都溺斃,後來將這一場戰爭稱為「大膽大捷」。(七) ■註1:此處以大膽、大擔的中文發音(phonetically,語音、發音上)來解釋膽(boldness)與擔(burden)的差異與由來。 ■註2:以When引導的子句作為時間副詞,形容全句,並以同位格(, the late President…,)解釋蔣經國為已故(late)總統。此部分在中文原句裡並沒有。全句的主詞與動詞為he inspected…。 ■註3:renowned-(adj)有名的、聲譽卓著的。原來renown在12至16世紀的中古英語裡,作動詞使用,後來演化成為只當名詞使用,指名聲、名望。但由動詞加上ed形成的分詞(當形容詞用),仍沿用至今。 ■註4:jeopardy-(n)具有急迫性且風險性高的危難。同義詞包括danger與peril。其中danger最常用,泛指一般的危險、危難;peril的嚴重程度與jeopardy相同。 ■註5:company-(n)軍事用語,指部隊編制裡的「連」。一般部隊編制包括軍(army)、師(division)、旅(brigade)、團(corps)、營(battallion)、連(company)、排(platoon)、班(squad)等。 ■註6:Big V-指Big Victory,大捷。亦可代換為Great Victory。若比照古寧頭大捷,此處可譯為Triumph Over Dadan。 【編按:本系列含英文新聞註解由國立金門技術學院Patti Jernigan老師指導,本報編輯部提供,歡迎各界來函建議、指正。】 資料來源:金門縣政府 作者:陳建民‧漢貴恩