輕鬆學英語
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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