Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日)https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang2. MinimalismWhile sustainable living focuses on reducing our environmental impact through daily habits, minimalism takes it a step further—it involves both our physical surroundings and our mindset. It’s about letting go of the exc
In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals are turning to alternative lifestyles that prioritize sustainability and simplicity. Two such lifestyles are sustainable living and minimalism. They both share some common threads: living more intentionally, reducing our environmental impact, and focusin
A: Is K-pop still popular now?B: Sure! The 110,000 tickets for supergroup Blackpink’s two shows to be held this weekend were all snatched up within three minutes.A: Apart from Blackpink, what other K-pop stars are visiting?B: I-dle’s Taiwanese member Yeh Shu-hua, King of K-pop G-Dragon, and Supe
A: K-pop supergroup Blackpink is finally touring Taiwan again.B: I can’t believe we’re going to Blackpink’s concert at the Kaohsiung National Stadium over this weekend.A: The group has caused a global sensation since it went international in 2020.B: And the four members — Jisoo, Jennie, Rose and
Many popular English expressions originate from the world of sports. While their roots lie in athletics, their meanings extend far beyond the playing field. Here are three examples.Hat TrickThis expression comes from cricket. When a bowler dismisses a batter, it’s called “taking a wicket.” Taking th
Rehearsal time is over. The world’s best and most ambitious young pianists have descended on Warsaw for the Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition — for some, a gateway to classical music glory. Fans from around the globe snapped up tickets as much as a year ago. The lucky ones attended the
對話 Dialogue清清:唉!今天晚上吃什麼好呢?Qīngqing: Āi! Jīntiān wǎnshàng chī shénme hǎo ne?華華:你不是喜歡吃牛肉麵嗎?火車站附近的最近有特價,快去排隊吧!Huáhua: Nǐ búshì xǐhuān chī niúròu miàn ma? Huǒchēzhàn fùjìn de zuìjìn yǒu tèjià, kuài qù páiduì ba!清清:為什麼有特價?我都沒注意。Qīngqing: Wèishénme yǒu tèjià? Wǒ dōu méi zhùyì.華華:因為有國際牛肉麵節啊!愛吃牛肉麵的,正是好時候。Hu
WEEK 30: 詞法—代名詞1. 這地方他上個月參觀過。ˇ This is the place that he visited last month.χ This is the place where he visited last month.註︰ where 往往用來引導從屬句,修飾主句中表示地方的名詞,但不能機械地搬用,還應視具體情況而定。這裏從屬句中的動詞 visited 是及物動詞,就必須用關係代名詞 that 來連接兩個子句,並作 visited 的受詞,意即 visited the place。試與下列句子比較:This is the place where (/in whic
Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日)https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langWhile many early surnames in England were strongly influenced by the work people did, like Carpenter or Plumber, jobs were not the only factor. Physical characteristics, personal nicknames, geographical locations and even parents’ f
In his famous tragic play Romeo and Juliet, the English playwright William Shakespeare wrote, “What’s in a name?” As it turns out, there is quite a lot in a name, particularly a surname, which is commonly known as a person’s last name in Western societies. A surname is written after the first name,
A: While Taylor Swift’s new album conquers the Billboard charts, Billboard Live Taipei is set to open next month. B: Isn’t that a Japanese “live house” of the same name with the magazine?A: Yup, and the live music club’s first Taiwanese branch can accommodate 300 guests. B: Who will be performin
A: US singer Taylor Swift finally released her 12th album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Oct. 3.B: The pop diva’s dominating the Billboard charts once again.A: Earlier this year, she also successfully bought back the master recordings to her first six albums.B: And the good news keeps coming,
Returning to the White House with unprecedented economic weaponry, US President Donald Trump has launched a comprehensive tariff offensive that has sent shockwaves through international markets. On April 2, Trump announced his “reciprocal tariff” strategy, aimed at punishing trading partners who sel
★ Bilingual Story is a fictionalized account. 雙語故事部分內容純屬虛構。Wu Gang bent low, his axe heavy in his hands. Sweat rolled down his back. He struck the osmanthus tree. The wound closed again. He paused to breathe. He admired the branches, glowing against black silence of space. He smelled the blossoms,
對話 Dialogue清清:昨天剛放完中秋連假,禮拜五又是國慶連假了。Qīngqing: Zuótiān gāng fàng wán Zhōngqiū liánjià, lǐbàiwǔ yòu shì Guóqìng liánjià le.華華:是啊。最近連假特別多,其實假多,等收假回來,工作也堆得多。Huáhua: Shì a! Zuìjìn liánjià tèbié duō, qíshí jià duō, děng shōujià huílái, gōngzuò yě duī de duō.清清:先想放假啦。工作的事就再說。今年的雙十國慶煙火聽說在南投。Qīngqing: Xiān xi
1. 他說他寫過信給她,但是她沒有收到。ˇ He said he had written (to) her, but she never received his letter.χ He said he had written (to) her, but she never received it.註:誤句中的 it 是代名詞,但它所代表的詞在句子中並未出現,因此不能用。美語往往將上例中的 “to” 字省略。2. 普魯斯特在他的作品中表現了對生命的熱愛。ˇ In his works, Proust expressed his ardent love for life.χ In Proust’s
Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日)https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang“Piranhas” may make great material for horror and adventure stories, but in reality, they rarely attack humans. While people fear piranhas, it is often humans who pose a greater threat to them through overfishing, pollution, and hab
Many people have heard the exaggerated stories of crazed schools of “piranhas” lurking beneath the waters of the Amazon River. Interestingly, it was US President Theodore Roosevelt who helped popularize these tales. He famously called piranhas “the most ferocious fish in the world,” which cemented t
A: Where is Uni-President Department Store’s new Dream Plaza?B: The shopping mall is at the original site of Eslite Bookstore’s former 24-hour Xinyi branch.A: Oh, I remember that. Uni-President Group didn’t renew the lease when it expired so it could turn the building into a mall.B: To continue
A: Uni-President Department Store’s Dream Plaza opened in Taipei this summer. Wanna go shopping over the Moon Festival long weekend?B: Wow, yet another shopping mall has opened in Taipei. I haven’t even been to LaLaport Nangang that opened in March.A: And Far Eastern SOGO’s Garden City, better kn