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NewJeans, a rising girl group in the K-pop industry, finds itself at the center of a heated controversy involving their creative director, Min Hee-jin, and the record labels Hybe and Ador. The dispute has captured the attention of the entire nation, with accusations of copying, audits, and an emotional press conference by Min Hee-jin. The five-member group, known for their unique blend of old-school R&B and catchy melodies, has quickly gained a massive following since their debut in 2022. Their music has garnered critical acclaim, with their hit song "SuperShy" making multiple "best of the year" lists in 2023. NewJeans是K-pop產業中冉冉升起的女子團體，現在發現自己處於一場激烈爭議的中心，涉及他們的創意總監閔熙珍以及唱片公司Hybe和Ador。這場糾紛吸引了全國的注意力，指控包括抄襲、審計以及閔熙珍情緒激動的記者會。這個五人組合以獨特的老派R&B和朗朗上口的旋律聞名，自2022年出道以來便迅速獲得大量追隨者。他們的音樂獲得評論界的好評，他們的熱門歌曲「SuperShy」在2023年多次入選「年度最佳」榜單。 The controversy began when Hybe, the parent company of Ador and home to popular K-pop acts like BTS and Seventeen, announced an audit of Ador and its executives, including Min Hee-jin. Hybe accused them of plotting to go independent, taking control of the label, and leaking confidential information. Min Hee-jin, who holds an 18% stake in Ador, denied the allegations and, in turn, accused Hybe of launching a girl group that copied NewJeans' music and appearance. The tensions between the two parties have been building for some time, with creative differences and power struggles at the heart of the issue. 爭議始於Hybe宣布對其子公司Ador及其高管（包括閔熙珍）進行審計。Hybe是Ador的母公司，也是BTS和Seventeen等知名K-pop團體的東家。Hybe指控他們密謀獨立，接管唱片公司，並洩露機密信息。持有Ador 18%股份的閔熙珍否認了這些指控，反過來指責Hybe推出了一個抄襲NewJeans音樂和外觀的女子組合。雙方之間的緊張關係已經醞釀了一段時間，創意分歧和權力鬥爭是問題的核心。 The situation escalated with Min Hee-jin's highly-anticipated press conference, where she emotionally disputed Hybe's claims and discussed creative differences. During the two-hour live-streamed event, Min Hee-jin sobbed several times and used expletive language, stating, "It's not me who betrayed Hybe, it's Hybe that betrayed me." Hybe announced their intention to file a police complaint against Min Hee-jin for breach of trust and other related allegations. K-pop fans are divided on the issue, with some supporting NewJeans and others siding with Min Hee-jin. The controversy has even impacted Hybe's shares, which fell nearly 15% in a week, demonstrating the significant influence of the K-pop industry on the stock market. 隨著閔熙珍備受期待的記者會，局勢升級。在記者會上，她情緒激動地反駁了Hybe的說法，並討論了創意分歧。在這場兩小時的直播活動中，閔熙珍多次抽泣並使用了粗言穢語，她說：「不是我背叛了Hybe，而是Hybe背叛了我。」Hybe宣布計劃就違反信任等相關指控向警方對閔熙珍提出申訴。K-pop粉絲在這個問題上存在分歧，一些人支持NewJeans，另一些人則站在閔熙珍一邊。這場爭議甚至影響了Hybe的股價，一週內下跌了近15％，顯示出K-pop產業對股市的重大影響力。 As the dispute continues, the future remains uncertain for NewJeans and the involved parties. It is speculated that the matter may end up in court, with Min Hee-jin expressing her desire to sue Hybe for damages. Hybe has requested a shareholders' meeting at Ador to dismiss Min Hee-jin, but local reports suggest that this is unlikely to happen due to opposition from Min Hee-jin and her team. If the meeting cannot be held, Hybe will have to seek court permission, which could take up to two months. Despite the ongoing controversy, NewJeans has not directly addressed the situation and is set to release their new double single, "How Sweet," in May. Fans and the general public alike are closely following the developments in this high-profile K-pop controversy, which has shed light on the complex relationships and power dynamics within the industry. 隨著爭議的持續，NewJeans和相關各方的未來仍不確定。有人推測此事可能會在法庭上解決，閔熙珍表示希望起訴Hybe索賠。Hybe已要求Ador召開股東會議，撤換閔熙珍，但當地報導指出，由於閔熙珍及其團隊的反對，這不太可能發生。如果無法召開會議，Hybe將不得不尋求法院許可，這可能需要長達兩個月的時間。儘管爭議持續，NewJeans尚未直接回應這一情況，並計劃在5月發行新的雙曲單曲「How Sweet」。粉絲和公眾都在密切關注這場備受矚目的K-pop爭議的進展，這場爭議揭示了該行業內複雜的關係和權力動態。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Accusation (ac-cu-sa-tion): The dispute has captured the attention of the entire nation, with accusations of copying, audits, and an emotional press conference by Min Hee-jin.Confidential (con-fi-den-tial): Hybe accused them of plotting to go independent, taking control of the label, and leaking confidential information.Allegation (al-le-ga-tion): Min Hee-jin, who holds an 18% stake in Ador, denied the allegations and, in turn, accused Hybe of launching a girl group that copied NewJeans' music and appearance.Intention (in-ten-tion): Hybe announced their intention to file a police complaint against Min Hee-jin for breach of trust and other related allegations.Speculated (spec-u-lat-ed): It is speculated that the matter may end up in court, with Min Hee-jin expressing her desire to sue Hybe for damages. Reference article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98zyq3g8xyo

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There is nothing Austin Powers-like about this time machine: Unlike the swinging '60s, the '70s were, by all accounts, some of the bleakest days in postwar Britain; even contemplating a return to them is enough to make leaders of the current government shiver. 英國人從疫情造成的18個月冬眠中醒來，發現國家遭遇許多與1970年代相同的痛苦。這次時光機器情節跟電影「王牌大賤諜」毫無相似之處：不同於動盪的1960年代，人們都說1970年代是戰後英國最淒涼的日子。只是想到要回到當時，就足以讓現任政府領導人不寒而慄。 The sudden burst of doomsaying in Britain is rooted at least as much in psychology as economics. While there is no question the country faces a confluence of problems — some caused by the pandemic, others by Brexit — experts said it was far too soon to predict that Britain was headed for the kind of economic malaise and political upheaval that characterized that decade. 英國突然爆發的末日預言，源自心理學的份量跟經濟學一樣多。無疑地，這個國家面臨一系列問題，一些由疫情引起，另一些由英國脫歐造成。專家們說，現在就預測英國將陷入那十年特有的經濟低迷與政治動盪，仍為時過早。 “It’s a combination of things that could, in principle, lead to that, but are quite survivable on their own,” said Jonathan Portes, a professor of economics at Kings College London. “We always talk about the 1970s, but it’s half a century later, and all sorts of things are different.” 倫敦國王學院經濟學教授波特斯說：「原則上來說，這樣的多種因素組合可能導致那種情況，但個別也能發揮作用。我們總是在談論1970年代，但已過去半個世紀了，一切都不一樣了。」 Britain’s economy, he noted, has bounced back faster from the pandemic than many experts predicted. The shortages in labor and some goods are likely a transitory effect of reopening much of the economy after prolonged lockdowns. Rising wages and supply bottlenecks are driving up the inflation rate, while the fuel shortages that have closed dozens of gas stations reflect a shortage of truck drivers, not of energy supplies. 他指，英國經濟從疫情中恢復的速度比許多專家預測還快。勞動力和一些商品短缺，可能是長期防疫封鎖後重新開放大部分經濟活動的短暫影響。工資上漲和供應瓶頸正在推升通膨率，而造成數十家加油站關閉的燃料短缺，反映的是卡車司機短缺，而非能源供應問題。 Nor does Britain have the aging industrial base and powerful unions it had in the 1970s. Labor unrest led to crippling strikes that brought down a Conservative prime minister, Edward Heath, and one of his Labour Party successors, James Callaghan, after what the tabloids called the winter of discontent, in 1979. 英國也沒有1970年代那樣老化的工業基礎與強大工會。1979年發生小報所稱的「不滿之冬」，勞工騷亂導致嚴重罷工，造成保守黨首相奚斯及他的工黨繼任者之一卡拉漢下台。 And yet the parallels are suggestive enough that the right-leaning Daily Mail warned that “Britain faces winter of woe” — a chilly welcome for Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he returned from the United States, having celebrated a new submarine alliance and rallied countries in advance of a U.N. climate change conference in Scotland in November. 然而，一些相似之處足以引發聯想，讓右傾的每日郵報發出「英國面臨災難冬天」警告。對訪美歸來的英國首相強生而言，這是個冷淡迎接，他才剛慶祝新的潛艦聯盟成立，並在11月蘇格蘭聯合國氣候變遷會議前團結各國。 “That is a very easy ghost to resurrect,” said Kim Darroch, a former British ambassador to Washington who now sits in the House of Lords. “But these are real problems. You can just see this perfect storm coming.” 英國駐華府前大使、現為上議院議員的達洛許說：「那是個很容易復活的鬼魂，但這些都是實實在在的問題。你可以看到這場完美風暴逼近。」Source article: https://udn.com/news/story/6904/5804159 Next Article Topic: Brexit ‘done’ at last: Now for the hard part The United Kingdom left the EU on Friday, its most significant change of course since the loss of its empire — and a major blow to 70 years of efforts to forge European unity from the ruins of two world wars. 英國上週五脫離了歐盟，這是自大英帝國解體以來英國最重大的改變，這對自兩次世界大戰廢墟中重建、經七十年整合努力的歐洲來說，也是重大的打擊。 After the numerous twists and turns of a three-and-a-half-year crisis, the final parting is an anticlimax of sorts: Britain steps into the twilight zone of a transition period that preserves membership in all but name until the end of this year. 這場危機歷時三年半、經過無數迂迴曲折，最後的脫歐似乎有些太過平靜：英國進入了過渡期的模糊地帶，雖名義上已脫離歐盟，但到年底前這段過渡期仍享有原先歐盟成員國之待遇。 At a stroke, the EU will lose 15 percent of its economy, its biggest military spender and the world’s international financial capital — London. “This is the moment when the dawn breaks and the curtain goes up on a new act,” said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, one of the leaders of the “Leave” campaign in the 2016 referendum. “It is a moment of real national renewal and change.” 英國一脫歐，歐盟即會損失百分之十五的經濟、其最大的軍事開支國，以及國際金融重鎮──倫敦。 英國首相波里斯‧強生說：「這是黎明破曉、揭開新篇章的時刻」，強生曾是二○一六年公投中「脫歐」派的領導人之一。「這是真正的民族復興與變革的一刻。」 DISUNITED KINGDOM The EU cautioned that leaving meant losing the benefits of membership, though the US said Britons wanted to escape the “tyranny of Brussels.” While Britons either side of the Brexit (a portmanteau of “British” and “exit”) divide expressed either sadness or delight. 國內嚴重的分歧 歐盟警告說，英國脫歐意味失去歐盟成員國所享有的利益，雖然美國表示英國人想逃離「布魯塞爾的暴政」。而對於脫歐，英國贊成與反對的兩方皆表達出其喜與悲。〔「Brexit」（英國脫歐）一字為「Britain」與「 exit」所合成。〕 For proponents, Brexit is “independence day” — an escape from what they cast as a doomed German-dominated project that is failing its 500 million people. 對脫歐支持者來說，英國脫歐日是「獨立日」──擺脫了他們所認為注定失敗、由德國主導、辜負其五億人民的歐盟。 Opponents believe Brexit is a folly that will weaken the West, shrivel what is left of Britain’s global clout, undermine its economy and ultimately lead to a more inward-looking and less cosmopolitan set of islands in the northern Atlantic. 反對脫歐的人認為，英國脫歐是不智之舉，會削弱西方的力量，也會讓英國所剩不多的全球影響力更無足輕重、破壞英國的經濟，最終會讓英國變成獨善其身、國際化程度較低的北大西洋島嶼。 Brexit was always about much more than Europe. The referendum, which split voters 52 percent to 48 percent, showed up deep divisions and triggered soul-searching about everything from secession and immigration to empire and modern Britishness. 英國脫歐所牽涉的問題絕不止是歐洲。脫歐公投將選民撕裂為百分之五十二贊成與百分之四十八反對的兩方，顯示選民分歧之深，也引發了人民對國家分裂、移民，乃至大英帝國及現代對「英國性」之定義等這一切的深刻反省。 SMALL TIMEFRAME AHEAD Feb. 1 marks the beginning of a new phase of negotiations between London and Brussels to agree on the shape of their future relationship. 協議談判的緊迫時程 倫敦與布魯塞爾自二月一日起開始新階段的談判，以決定其未來關係的樣貌。 They have until the end of 2020 — a transition period during which Britain will remain an EU member in all but name — to hammer out an agreement on trade and other issues including security, energy, transport links, fishing rights and data flow. 將於二○二○年底屆滿的過渡時期中（在過渡期，英國實質仍為歐盟成員，但名義上不是），英國和歐盟必須就貿易和其他問題（包括安全、能源、交通運輸、漁權及資料流通）達成協議。 Johnson claims 11 months is time enough to strike a “zero tariff, zero quota” trade deal and has vowed — even though the option is there — not to extend the limbo period beyond 2020. 強生聲稱，十一個月的時間足以達成「零關稅、零配額」的貿易協議，並誓言不會把過渡期延長、拖過二○二○年，即便英國有此選項。 If they fail, the legal default will be a potentially crippling no-deal Brexit that would leave trade between Britain and the EU from 2021 onwards based on WTO terms, and see the imposition of import duties and controls. 若未在此期限內達成協議，就會變成無協議脫歐，損害可能非常嚴重，英國和歐盟間之貿易便會在二○二一年起依世界貿易組織（WTO）之規定課徵進口關稅及受管制。 Source article: http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2020/02/04/2003730294/1 Next Article Topic: In Slumping U.K., Feelings Of ‘Bregret’ Toward Brexit Six and a half years after voting to leave the European Union, three years after the formal departure, two years after signing a post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels and one month after installing its fourth prime minister since the 2016 referendum, Britain is caught in — what else? — another debate over Brexit. 公投脫歐6年半後、正式脫歐3年後、與布魯塞爾簽署脫歐後貿易協議2年後，以及任命2016年公投以來第四任首相滿月後，英國正陷入，還會有別的嗎？另一場關於英國脫歐的辯論。 Brexit may be in the history books, but “Bregret,” as the British newspapers have called it, is back in the air. 英國脫歐可能已載入史冊，但英國報紙所說的「後悔脫歐」又重新浮上水面。 The cause of the remorse is clear: Britain’s economic crisis, which is the gravest in a generation and worse than those of its European neighbors. Not all — or even most — of the problems are because of Brexit, but Britain’s vexed trade relationship with the rest of Europe indisputably plays a role. That makes it a ripe target for an anxious public casting about for something to blame. 後悔的原因很明顯是英國的經濟危機，這是一個世代以來最嚴重的一次，比歐洲鄰國情況還要糟。並非所有問題都因為英國脫歐，甚至大部分問題都不是，但英國跟歐洲其他國家之間棘手的貿易關係，無疑發揮了一定作用。這讓它成為焦慮民眾追究責任的現成目標。 The latest eruption of this never-ending drama began last week with an opinion poll that showed support for Brexit had fallen to its lowest level yet. Only 32% of those surveyed in the poll, by the firm YouGov, said that they thought leaving the European Union was a good idea; 56% said it was a mistake. 這場永無止盡的鬧劇最近一次上演是在上星期，一項民調顯示英國脫歐支持率已降至最低水位。根據YouGov公司民調，僅32%受訪者認為離開歐盟是個好主意，56%的人則稱這是個錯誤。 The Brexit second-guessing grew louder this week, after The Sunday Times of London published a report that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was considering pursuing a closer arrangement with the European Union, modeled on that of Switzerland. The Swiss have access to the single market and fewer border checks, in return for paying into the bloc’s coffers and accepting some of its rules. 質疑英國脫歐的聲浪本周變得更大，因為倫敦的《周日泰晤士報》刊出報導稱英相蘇納克正考慮仿效瑞士，跟歐盟建立更緊密關係。瑞士能進入歐洲單一市場和享有較少邊境檢查，代價是必須付款給歐盟並接受歐盟一些規範。 Sunak quickly shot down the report, which was attributed to “senior government sources.” 蘇納克迅速駁斥這篇宣稱來自「政府高層消息人士」的報導。 “Under my leadership,” Sunak told business executives Monday, “the United Kingdom will not pursue any relat

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------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday VIP訂閱FAQ: https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/5cjptb 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- This week, we will continue with where we ended last week with Angel. After finding out what IKEA can mean to us in the different life stages, we are going to share IKEA's latest seasonal menu. Angel and I went over the new menu items and how we would translate the dishes and compared it with the actual IKEA menu in English. This is an exercise you can do for yourselves and train to think in English. Drop us a message if you frequently read the English menu like us! Hope you will enjoy this episode with us as much as we enjoyed producing it! 更多15Mins Cafe節目: www.15mins.today/15mins-cafe 歡迎主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep.K771: Microsoft Welcomes Mustafa Suleyman, Bolsters AI Leadership Highlights 主題摘要：Mustafa Suleyman's transition to Microsoft highlights the company's commitment to AI leadership amid Google's recent struggles in the field.Microsoft's strategic investments in AI, including partnerships with OpenAI and Mistral AI, reinforce its position as a key player in AI innovation.The acquisition of Inflection AI and talent like Suleyman underscores Microsoft's focus on bolstering its AI offerings for consumer products, potentially inviting regulatory scrutiny. In the ever-evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Microsoft has made a significant stride by appointing British AI pioneer Mustafa Suleyman to lead its newly-established division, Microsoft AI. Suleyman, renowned for co-founding DeepMind, a leading AI firm acquired by Google in 2014. His transition to Microsoft underscores the tech giant's commitment to AI leadership, particularly against the backdrop of Google's recent struggles in this domain. 在人工智慧（AI）不斷演進的環境中，微軟任命英國 AI 先驅穆斯塔法·蘇萊曼領導其新成立的部門 Microsoft AI，邁出了重要的一步。蘇萊曼以共同創立 DeepMind 而聞名，該公司是 2014 年被 Google 收購的頂尖 AI 公司。他轉任微軟凸顯了這家科技巨頭對 AI 領導地位的承諾，特別是在 Google 近期在這個領域遭遇挫折的背景下。 Suleyman's announcement on X, formerly Twitter, expressed his enthusiasm about joining Microsoft and outlined his pivotal role in leading consumer AI products and research. Platforms such as Copilot chatbot, Bing, and Edge will fall under his purview. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella lauded Suleyman as a visionary, emphasizing the valuable expertise he and his colleagues bring to the company's AI endeavors. 蘇萊曼在前身為 Twitter 的 X 上宣布，表達了他加入微軟的熱忱，並概述他在領導消費者 AI 產品和研究方面的關鍵角色。像是 Copilot 聊天機器人、Bing 和 Edge 等平台都將歸入他管轄。微軟執行長薩提亞·納德拉讚揚蘇萊曼是一位有遠見的人，強調他和他的同事為公司的 AI 努力帶來了寶貴的專業知識。 The trajectory of Suleyman's career, from his foundational role at DeepMind to leading Inflection AI and now transitioning to Microsoft, reflects the dynamic nature of AI innovation. Inflection AI, having attracted substantial investments from Microsoft and Nvidia, emerged as a key player in the realm of generative AI. However, with Suleyman's departure to Microsoft, the focus of Inflection AI is poised to shift towards catering to enterprise customers, signaling a strategic pivot in its operations. 蘇萊曼的職業軌跡，從他在 DeepMind 的創始角色到領導 Inflection AI，現在轉任微軟，反映了 AI 創新的動態特性。Inflection AI 吸引了微軟和 Nvidia 的大量投資，在生成式 AI 領域成為關鍵角色。然而，隨著蘇萊曼離職到微軟，Inflection AI 的焦點有望轉向服務企業客戶，這標誌著其業務的戰略轉變。 Microsoft's strategic investments in AI are further underscored by its collaborations, notably with OpenAI, and recent endeavors such as the partnership with Mistral AI. This stands in contrast to the challenges faced by Google, exemplified by the issues surrounding its AI-powered tool Gemini. Despite Google's formidable resources and infrastructure, it has encountered setbacks, prompting reflections on its AI strategy and operational framework. 微軟在 AI 方面的戰略投資進一步體現在其合作關係，特別是與 OpenAI 的合作，以及最近與 Mistral AI 的合作。這與 Google 面臨的挑戰形成對比，例如其 AI 驅動工具 Gemini 的問題。儘管 Google 擁有強大的資源和基礎設施，但它遇到了挫折，促使人們反思其 AI 戰略和運營框架。 The acquisition of Inflection AI by Microsoft, coupled with the talent transfer of Suleyman and his team, represents a significant development in the AI landscape. Beyond bolstering Microsoft's position in the AI race, the deal raises pertinent questions about potential regulatory scrutiny. As AI continues to permeate various industries, the competition among tech giants intensifies, with each strategic maneuver shaping the trajectory of AI innovation and its societal implications. 微軟收購 Inflection AI，再加上蘇萊曼及其團隊的人才轉移，代表了 AI 格局的重大發展。除了強化微軟在 AI 競賽中的地位外，這筆交易還引發了有關潛在監管審查的相關問題。隨著 AI 不斷滲透各個行業，科技巨頭之間的競爭加劇，每一次戰略舉措都在塑造 AI 創新的軌跡及其社會影響。 Mustafa Suleyman's appointment at Microsoft and the subsequent acquisition of Inflection AI underscore the evolving dynamics within the AI ecosystem. Microsoft's proactive stance in strengthening its AI capabilities highlights the strategic significance of AI in shaping the future of technology. As AI becomes increasingly ubiquitous, the competition among tech titans underscores the need for ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks to ensure responsible AI deployment and mitigate potential risks. 穆斯塔法·蘇萊曼在微軟的任命以及隨後對 Inflection AI 的收購，凸顯了 AI 生態系統內部不斷演變的動態。微軟在加強其 AI 能力方面採取積極立場，突顯了 AI 在塑造技術未來方面的戰略意義。隨著 AI 變得日益普及，科技巨頭之間的競爭凸顯了道德考量和監管框架的必要性，以確保負責任的 AI 部署並減輕潛在風險。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Trajectory (Tra-jec-to-ry): The trajectory of Suleyman's career reflects the dynamic nature of AI innovation.Foundational (Foun-da-tion-al): From his foundational role at DeepMind to leading Inflection AI.Exemplified (Ex-em-pli-fied): This stands in contrast to the challenges faced by Google, exemplified by the issues surrounding its AI-powered tool Gemini.Bolstering (Bol-ster-ing): Beyond bolstering Microsoft's position in the AI race, the deal raises pertinent questions about potential regulatory scrutiny.Ubiquitous (u-biq-ui-tous): As AI becomes increasingly ubiquitous, the competition among tech titans underscores the need for ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks. Reference article: 1. https://ca.news.yahoo.com/microsoft-agreed-pay-inflection-650-165547490.html 2. https://ca.style.yahoo.com/british-ai-pioneer-mustafa-suleyman-190521281.html

2024年COMPUTEX將以「AI串聯，共創未來」為主題 6/4~6/7 於南港展覽館隆重登場！ 預計吸引1,500家國內外科技業者、新創企業、國際大廠、加速器等夥伴共襄盛舉，歡迎踴躍預登參觀 報名連結 👉 https://fstry.pse.is/5wema3 —— 以上為 FMTaiwan 與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: Junk food habit affects sleep quality French fries and hamburgers are popular with teenagers. Everyone knows that these high-calorie foods can lead to chronic illnesses such as heart disease and high blood pressure, but, according to a report published by Medical Xpress, a study led by the University of Queensland in Australia has found that eating too much junk food can also have an impact on teenagers’ sleep quality. 薯條、漢堡等速食及飲料很受青少年喜愛。眾所皆知這些高熱量食物會導致慢性疾病，如心臟病和高血壓等。不過，「醫療快訊」報導，澳洲昆士蘭大學帶領的一項研究發現，吃過多的垃圾食品還會影響青少年的睡眠品質。 According to the research results, teenagers who drink more than three soft drinks per day were 55 percent more likely to report sleep disturbance than those who only drink one cup per day. Males who ate fast foods on more than four days per week were 55 percent more likely to report sleep disturbance than those who ate them only once a week, while females were 49 percent more likely to do so. 根據研究結果，每天喝三杯以上飲料的青少年自稱有睡眠障礙的機率，比每天只喝一杯軟飲料的青少年高百分之五十五。每週吃四天以上速食的男性自稱有睡眠障礙的機率，比那些每週只吃一次速食的男性高百分之五十五，而女性的機率高出百分之四十九。 This global study examined unhealthy diets and stress-related sleep disturbance in high school students from 64 countries. The study found that 7.5 percent of adolescents reported having stress-related sleep disturbance, which was more common among females than males and increased with more frequent consumption of carbonated soft drinks, as did the occurrence of sleep problems. Because carbonated drinks often contain caffeine and large amounts of sugar, while fast foods are high in energy but poor in nutrients, long-term consumption can cause nutritional imbalances. 這是一項針對全球不健康飲食和與壓力有關的睡眠障礙研究，涉及來自六十四個國家的高中生。研究表明，百分之七點五的青少年自稱有壓力相關的睡眠障礙，其中女性比男性更常見，且隨著碳酸飲料的頻繁飲用而增加，睡眠障礙的比率也愈高。因為碳酸飲料通常含有咖啡因和高糖分，而快餐食品高熱量但較缺乏營養，長期攝取會營養不均衡。 These data were collected from global health surveys conducted by the WHO between 2009 and 2016, which included about 170,000 students aged 12 to 15 years from 64 low, middle and high-income countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, South America and the eastern Mediterranean. 這些數據收集自二○○九年至二○一六年世界衛生組織的全球健康調查，其中包括來自東南亞、非洲、南美部分地區和地中東海東部地區的六十四個低、中、高收入國家的約十七萬名十二至十五歲的學生。 The research team said that frequent intake of soft drinks and eating of fast foods is closely associated with sleep problems in teenagers, and that this phenomenon is particularly clear in high-income countries. The research team said that these findings are worrying because poor-quality sleep has an adverse impact on adolescent health and cognitive development. They suggested that policies should be formulated that target these unhealthy behaviors. 研究團隊表示，青少年經常喝飲料、吃速食與睡眠障礙之間關聯密切，這現象尤其在高收入國家特別明顯。研究團隊指出，這些發現令人擔憂，因為睡眠品質差會對青少年的健康和認知發展產生不利影響。他們建議應針對這些不健康的行為制定相關政策，使青少年能健康成長。 Source article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2021/01/05/2003749938 Next Article Topic: Cognitive decline linked to ultraprocessed food, study finds Too many daily calories from highly processed foods like lunch meats, frozen dinners, and packaged cookies may speed up cognitive decline, a new study suggests. 一項新的研究表明，每天從午餐肉、冷凍晚餐和包裝餅乾等高度加工食品攝入過多卡路里，可能會加速認知能力下降。 In the study, researchers examined the diets and cognitive function test results of more than 8,000 adults in Brazil. At the start of the study, participants consumed an average of about 2,850 calories a day. About 28 percent of their daily calories came from highly processed foods. 在這項研究中，研究人員檢視巴西8000多名成年人的飲食和認知功能測試結果。在研究開始時，參與者平均每天消耗約2850卡路里的熱量。他們每天有約28％的卡路里來自高度加工食物。 After about nine years of follow-up, cognitive test scores for memory and executive function declined the most for participants who ate the most highly processed foods. 經過約9年追蹤，吃加工食品最多的參與者，其記憶力和執行功能的認知測試分數下降幅度最大。 Ultraprocessed foods are defined as “industrial formulations of food substances (oils, fats, sugars, starch, and protein isolates) that contain little or no whole foods and typically include flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers, and other cosmetic additives,” according to the study. 根據這項研究，超加工食品被定義為「食品物質（油、脂肪、糖、澱粉和蛋白質分離物）的工業配方，含極少或不含全天然食品，通常包括調味劑、色素、乳化劑和其他化妝品添加劑」。 Next Article Topic: Taiwan gourmets shocked at Pizza Hut’s newest cilantro, century egg-flavored delight 必勝客最近傳出將推出「香菜皮蛋豬血糕比薩」，交雜台式料理讓最勇猛的台灣人都震驚。 Pizza Hut is about to release a new “cilantro, century egg pig’s blood cake pizza” (香菜皮蛋豬血糕比薩) whose chaotic combination of flavors is poised to shock even the most daring Taiwanese gourmet. 據網友所述，此比薩將結合台灣各式道地美食，而這個消息也引來熱議。 According to social media users, the new pizza will combine many well-known traditional Taiwanese street foods, and the announcement sparked intense discussions online. 許多人表示當每道口味都那麼重的時候就不會那麼美味，也有人開玩笑的問必勝客「到底有多討厭義大利」。 Many thought that the flavors were too strong and would clash. Social media users even teased Pizza Hut, commenting “how much do you hate Italy?” 必勝客之前也已推出過眾多奇特的口味，其中包括臭豆腐、麻辣鍋、拉麵、榴槤和湯圓等。 Pizza Hut had launched many unusual pizza flavors in the past, including stinky tofu, spicy hot pot, ramen, durian, boba, and fried tangyuan. 最近也因為端午節特別推出了粽子口味的「北皇粽比薩」，如今依舊在菜單上。 Their recent Dragon Boat Festival series, which includes Zongzi flavored pizza, is still on the menu. 根據網友分享，新口味的DM上寫著此比薩內含「香菜、花生粉、豬血糕和Q彈皮蛋」。 According to the poster provided by social media users, the cilantro century egg pig’s blood cake pizza is made with four key ingredients: cilantro and peanut powder from Yunlin, braised pig’s blood cake and chewy century eggs. 網友表示這個口味對於不敢吃香菜、皮蛋、豬血糕或是對花生過敏的人都是極大的挑戰。 Some commented that this flavor is challenging people who dislike cilantro, century eggs, and pig’s blood cake, or are allergic to peanuts. 也有人點出這四種材料單看起來都好，但是被混搭在一起後胃口全沒了。 Others expressed their strong dislike over the idea of mixing those four ingredients together. 然而，還是有勇者表示自己想試試看，並稱「這個口味還是比鳳梨好」。 However, many were still willing to give the pizza a try, commenting “this new flavor is better than pineapple on pizza.” 更有人建議必勝客應該試做「辣味鴨血」或是「銀絲卷」口味。 Another suggested adding “spicy duck blood” or “silver thread buns” (銀絲卷). 網友也開玩笑的指出必勝客真的在向義大利宣戰了，留言中寫道「如果義大利攻打台灣，我一點也不會感到意外」。 Some also joked that Pizza Hut is challenging Italy with this outrageous flavor, with one questioning“Does Pizza Hut want Italy to declare war?” while another said, “If Italy attacks Taiwan, I wouldn’t be surprised.” 根據網友所述，此新口味將在六月底登場。 According to social media users, this flavor will be released at the end of June.

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------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep.K767: Europe's Groundbreaking AI Regulations: A Comprehensive Overview Highlights 主題摘要：Europe's AI regulations pioneer risk-based oversight, distinguishing between low and high-risk AI applications to ensure safety and accountability.The inclusion of provisions for generative AI models addresses concerns of misuse and promotes transparency in AI development.Stricter scrutiny of powerful AI systems mitigates risks of accidents and cyberattacks, emphasizing responsible innovation and compliance. In a monumental move, European Union lawmakers have greenlit the world's foremost set of comprehensive regulations governing artificial intelligence (AI), paving the way for the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act later this year. This landmark legislation not only signifies a significant step forward in Europe's technological governance but also sets a precedent for global AI regulation. 在一項重大舉措中，歐盟立法者已經為全球首套全面監管人工智慧（AI）的法規開了綠燈，為今年晚些時候《人工智慧法案》（Artificial Intelligence Act）的實施鋪平了道路。這項具有里程碑意義的立法不僅標誌著歐洲科技治理向前邁出了重要一步，也為全球 AI 監管樹立了先例。 The foundation of the AI Act lies in its risk-based approach to regulating AI applications. While low-risk AI systems, such as content recommendation algorithms, are subject to voluntary guidelines and codes of conduct, high-risk uses—like medical devices and critical infrastructure—are met with stricter requirements. Moreover, the legislation outright prohibits certain AI applications, such as social scoring systems and specific forms of predictive policing, due to their deemed unacceptable risks. AI 法案的基礎在於其對 AI 應用採取基於風險的監管方式。雖然低風險的 AI 系統，如內容推薦算法，需遵守自願性指南和行為準則，但高風險用途——如醫療設備和關鍵基礎設施——則面臨更嚴格的要求。此外，該立法完全禁止某些 AI 應用，例如社會評分系統和特定形式的預測性警務，因為它們被認為存在不可接受的風險。 One of the key highlights of the AI Act is its inclusion of provisions addressing generative AI models, which have emerged as a prominent force in recent years. These models, capable of producing lifelike responses and content, are now subject to stringent regulations. Developers are mandated to disclose the data used for training these models and adhere to copyright laws. Additionally, any AI-generated content must be prominently labeled as artificially manipulated, mitigating the potential for misuse. AI 法案的一個重點是納入了解決生成式 AI 模型的條款，這些模型近年來已成為一股重要力量。這些能夠產生逼真回應和內容的模型現在受到嚴格監管。開發人員必須披露用於訓練這些模型的數據並遵守版權法。此外，任何 AI 生成的內容都必須明確標記為人工操縱，以減少濫用的可能性。 Of particular concern within the legislation are the most powerful AI systems, dubbed "systemic risks." These systems, such as OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini, are under heightened scrutiny due to their potential for catastrophic accidents or cyberattacks. Developers of such systems are tasked with assessing and mitigating risks, reporting incidents, implementing cybersecurity measures, and disclosing energy usage. These measures aim to address apprehensions surrounding the proliferation of harmful biases and the misuse of AI technology. 立法中特別關注的是最強大的 AI 系統，被稱為「系統性風險」。這些系統，如 OpenAI 的 GPT-4 和 Google 的 Gemini，由於其可能導致災難性事故或網絡攻擊而受到更嚴格的審查。此類系統的開發人員需要評估和減輕風險、報告事故、實施網絡安全措施並披露能源使用情況。這些措施旨在解決人們對有害偏見擴散和 AI 技術濫用的擔憂。 Europe's role as a trailblazer in AI regulation is further solidified with the impending implementation of the AI Act. Following the final formalities, the Act is poised to become law, signaling Europe's commitment to fostering responsible innovation while mitigating potential risks. Violations of the AI Act carry significant penalties, with fines reaching up to 35 million euros or 7 percent of a company's global revenue, underscoring the imperative of compliance with these pioneering regulations. 隨著 AI 法案即將實施，歐洲作為 AI 監管的先驅者角色進一步得到鞏固。在完成最後的手續後，該法案有望成為法律，表明歐洲致力於在促進負責任創新的同時減輕潛在風險。違反 AI 法案將面臨重大處罰，罰款高達 3500 萬歐元或公司全球收入的 7％，強調了遵守這些開創性法規的必要性。 In conclusion, Europe's adoption of the AI Act heralds a new era of AI governance, setting a precedent for other jurisdictions worldwide. With its risk-based approach, emphasis on transparency, and stringent oversight of powerful AI systems, the AI Act represents a significant milestone in the quest to harness the benefits of AI while safeguarding against its potential pitfalls. 總之，歐洲通過 AI 法案開啟了 AI 治理的新時代，為全球其他司法管轄區樹立了先例。憑藉其基於風險的監管方法、對透明度的重視以及對強大 AI 系統的嚴格監督，AI 法案代表了在利用 AI 的好處的同時防範其潛在陷阱道路上的重要里程碑。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Infrastructure (In-fra-struc-ture): One of the key highlights of the AI Act is its inclusion of provisions addressing critical infrastructure.Predictive (Pre-dic-tive): Moreover, the legislation outright prohibits certain AI applications, such as social scoring systems and specific forms of predictive policing.Manipulated (Ma-nip-u-lat-ed): Additionally, any AI-generated content must be prominently labeled as artificially manipulated, mitigating the potential for misuse.Trailblazer (Trail-blaz-er): Europe's role as a trailblazer in AI regulation is further solidified with the impending implementation of the AI Act.Milestone (Mile-stone): The AI Act represents a significant milestone in the quest to harness the benefits of AI while safeguarding against its potential pitfalls. Reference article: 1. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2024/03/19/2003815116 2. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/13/tech/ai-european-union/index.html

HP Elite Dragonfly 頂級商務筆電，專業設計，頂尖安全！1kg 輕盈機身搭配13.5吋 3:2 螢幕視野，搭配先進的 AI 降噪功能，不限時空從容應對線上會議，工作更有效率！https://fstry.pse.is/5uf3k4 —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: About Technology - ’Smart crib’ aims to help rockabye baby As every new parent knows, sleep can go out the window after the arrival of a newborn. 如每對剛生孩子的爸媽所知，新生兒到來後，再也沒有夜夜好眠。 That was certainly the case for parents Radhika and Bharath Patil, who seeking relief for their own disrupted sleep patterns, put their electronic engineering backgrounds together to create a "smart crib". 這確實就是拉德西卡和巴拉特‧帕蒂爾的狀況，這對父母正在補救自身混亂的睡眠模式，結合他們的電子工程背景，創造了一個「智慧嬰兒床」。 Their crib, powered by artificial intelligence, combines a baby monitor, rocker, bassinet and crib in one. 他們把一台嬰兒監視器、弧形搖桿、搖籃和嬰兒床合而為一，由人工智慧來驅動嬰兒床。 "It’s not the amount of work around the baby that tires the parents, it’s the lack of sleep," Radhika Patil, Cradlewise chief executive, told Reuters in an interview. 「智慧搖籃」執行長拉德西卡‧帕蒂爾在訪問中告訴路透，「並非圍繞著嬰兒的工作量累到父母，而是睡眠不足。」 Early detection is key, she said, adding that the sooner parents can detect the baby waking up, the easier it is to get the child to fall back asleep. 她說，早期偵測是關鍵，並補充指出，父母越早發現嬰兒醒來，就越容易讓他們的孩子再度入睡。 "Once you put the baby in, the crib takes care of everything. That’s the aim," Bharath Patil said. 巴拉特‧帕蒂爾說，「只要把嬰兒放進去，嬰兒床就顧好每件事。這就是目的。」 Next Article Topic: New Thoughts on Math Of Effective Baby Talk It has been nearly 20 years since a landmark education study found that, by age 3, children from low-income families have heard 30 million fewer words than more affluent children, putting them at an educational disadvantage before they have begun school. 將近20年前，一項具有里程碑意義的教育研究發現，低收入戶兒童到了3歲時，已比家庭較富裕的兒童少聽到3000萬個字彙，以致就學前即已處於教育上的劣勢。 Now, a growing body of research is challenging the notion that merely exposing poor children to more language is enough to overcome the deficits they face. The quality of the communication between children and their parents and caregivers, the researchers say, is of much greater importance than the number of words a child hears. 如今，越來越多的研究向此一觀念提出挑戰，不認為光是讓貧窮兒童暴露於更多語言，就能克服他們所面對的不足。這些研究人員指出，兒童與父母及看顧者之間的溝通品質，遠比兒童聽到多少字彙來得重要。 A study presented last month at a White House conference on “bridging the word gap” found that among 2-year-olds from low-income families, quality interactions involving words — the use of shared symbols (“Look, a dog!”); rituals (“Want a bottle after your bath?”); and conversational fluency (“Yes, that is a bus!”) — were a far better predictor of language skills at age 3 than any other factor . 上月在白宮「縮小字彙差距」會議中發表的一項研究結果發現，對2歲的低收入戶兒童而言，和字彙相關的優質互動，例如使用共通的符號（「看哪，一隻狗！」）；固定程序（「洗完澡想喝瓶奶？」）；流暢的對話（「是的，這是一輛公車！」），在預測3歲兒童語言技巧方面，是遠勝於其他因素的更好指標。 “It’s not just about shoving words in,” said Kathryn Hirsh- Pasek, a professor of psychology at Temple University in Philadelphia and lead author of the study. “It’s about having these fluid conversations around shared rituals and objects, like pretending to have morning coffee together or using the banana as a phone. ” 費城天普大學心理學教授、該研究報告主要作者凱瑟琳．赫許─巴塞克說：「它不光是塞進字彙而已，它與圍繞著共有的固定程序和物件的流暢對話有關，例如佯裝一起喝晨間咖啡，或是拿香蕉當電話打。」 In a related finding, published in April, researchers who observed 11- and 14-month-old children in their homes found that the prevalence of one-on-one interactions and frequent use of parentese — the slow, highpitched voice commonly used for talking to babies — were reliable predictors of language ability at age 2. The total number of words had no correlation with future ability. 四月發表的一項相關研究中，研究人員觀察11個月和14個月大孩子在家中的生活情形，發現經常一對一互動，以及頻繁使用「父母語」，也就是父母常用的，對嬰兒說話的那種緩慢、高音調聲音，是2歲兒童語言能力的可靠預測指標。字彙的總數量與兒童的未來能力無關。 Even the 1995 study that introduced the notion of the 30-million- word gap, conducted by the University of Kansas psychologists Betty Hart and Todd R. Risley, found that parental tone, responsiveness and use of symbols affected a child’s I.Q. and vocabulary. 引進3000萬字彙差距概念的那項研究發表於1995年，由堪薩斯大學心理學家貝蒂．哈特和陶德．Ｒ．里斯利所完成，即使那項研究也發現，父母的語氣、反應和符號的使用，對兒童的智商高低和詞彙多寡均有影響。 But this year’s studies are the first time researchers have compared the impact of word quantity with quality of communication. 不過，今年的研究，是研究人員首次將字彙數量和溝通品質的影響作比較。 For the new study, Dr. Hirsh- Pasek and colleagues selected 60 low-income 3-year-olds with varying degrees of language proficiency from a long-term study of 1,300 children from birth to age 15. 在新研究中，赫許─巴塞克和同事，在參與一項從出生到15歲長期研究的1300名兒童中，挑選出60名3歲的低收入戶兒童，語言能力程度各不相同。 The quality of communication accounted for 27 percent of variation in expressive language skills one year later, Dr. Hirsh-Pasek said. 赫許─巴塞克說，1年後，優質溝通占表達語言技巧差異的27％。 But those who urge parents to talk to their children more say increased quantity of language inevitably leads to better quality. 但是，那些呼籲家長多跟自己孩子說話的專家表示，提高語言數量，定會帶來更高的品質。 Anne Fernald, a developmental psychologist at Stanford University in California, said, “When you learn to talk more, you tend to speak in more diverse ways and elaborate more, and that helps the child’s cognitive development.” 加州史丹福大學發展心理學家安妮．費納德說：「當你學會說得更多時，你會以更多樣、更複雜的方式說話，這有助兒童的認知發展。」 Still, Ann O’Leary, director of Too Small to Fail, a joint effort of the nonprofit Next Generation and the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation that focuses on closing the word gap, acknowledged that messages to parents could do more to emphasize quality. 「小到不能失敗」計畫負責人安．奧利里說，在提供給家長的訊息上，確實可多強調質。「小到不能失敗」由非營利組織「下一代」和「比爾、希拉蕊、雀兒喜．柯林頓基金會」共同設置，致力於縮小兒童字彙差距。 “When we’re doing these campaigns to close the word gap, they do capture the imagination, they do get people understanding that we do need to do a lot more talking,” she said. “But we also need to be more mindful that part of what we need to do is model what that talking looks like.” 她說：「當我們從事縮小兒童字彙差距努力時，它確實引起我們注意，它也讓人們理解，我們確實需要多說點話。但我們同時需要更注意的是，在我們必須從事的工作中，有一部分是提供那種談話的模範，那種談話中該有的東西。」 Source article: https://paper.udn.com/udnpaper/POH0067/269227/web/#2L-5280944L Next Article Topic: Scientists identify ancient baby bottles ...and some are really cute Ceramic vessels, sometimes fashioned in whimsical animal forms, were used thousands of years ago as baby bottles to feed infants animal milk, according to scientists, offering an intriguing look at how and what infants were fed in prehistoric times. 科學家指出，數千年前的人類有時會把陶製容器塑造成異想天開的動物形狀，將它們作為奶瓶使用，餵嬰兒喝動物的乳汁。這項發現提供一個有趣的觀點，讓人一窺史前時代人類如何、又是用什麼來餵食嬰兒。 Archaeologists said on Sept. 25 they confirmed the function of these ceramic objects by finding chemical traces of milk belonging to animals such as cows, sheep and goats in three such items found buried in child graves in Germany. 考古學家在九月二十五日表示，他們在埋入德國兒童墳墓裡面的三個同類型物件中，發現殘留動物乳汁的化學痕跡──包括母牛、綿羊、山羊等──因此確認了這些陶製物品的用途。 The oldest of the three vessels described in the study was made between 2,800 and 3,200 years ago during the Bronze Age. Other similar objects dating back as far as about 7,000 years ago during Neolithic times have been found in various other locations, the researchers said. 在研究描述的三個容器中，年代最早的製造於兩千八百年前到三千兩百年前的青銅器時代。研究人員指出，其他許多地點都曾經發現類似的物件，最遠可追溯到大約七千年前的新石器時期。 “I think this has provided us the first direct evidence of what foods babies were eating or being weaned on in prehistory,” said biomolecular archaeologist Julie Dunne of the University of Bristol in the UK and lead author of the study, published in the journal Nature. “I think this shows us the love and care these prehistoric people had for their babies.” 該篇研究發表於期刊《自然》，主要作者為英國布里斯托大學的生物分子考古學家茱莉‧鄧恩，她表示：「我認為這項發現提供第一手直接證據，顯示史前時代的小寶寶吃什麼食物，或是用什麼食物斷奶。」她也指出：「我想，這項發現也向我們展現這些史前時代人類對小嬰兒的愛與關懷。」 These objects, little enough to fit into a baby’s hands, served as vessels for milk, with a narrow spout for the baby to suckle liquid. While the three objects examined for the study were somewhat plain, others boasted lively shapes including animal heads with long ears or horns and human-looking feet. 這些物件小到能夠放進嬰兒的小手中，是用來盛裝奶水的容器，瓶身上附有一個狹長的壺嘴，讓小寶寶能夠從中吸吮液體。雖然研究檢驗用的三個物件外觀稍嫌平淡無奇，但其他同類陶器形狀卻相當生動，有著動物的頭，附著長長的耳朵或是犄角，以及像人類的腳。 “I find them incredibly cute. And prehistoric people may have thought so, too — they would certainly have a dual function of entertaining the children just like modern stuffed animals,” said archaeologist Katharina Rebay-Salisbury of the Austrian Academy of Sciences’ Institute for Oriental and European Archaeology, and a co-author of the study. “They testify to the creativity and playfulness we often forget to attribute to our ancestors,” Rebay-Salisbury added. 研究的共同作者、奧地利科學院東方與歐洲考古研究所的考古學家凱瑟琳娜‧雷貝─索爾斯伯里表示：「我覺得這些陶器難以置信地可愛。而且搞不好史前的人們也是這樣覺得──這些陶器很可能還具備另一項娛樂小孩的雙重功能，就像是現代的填充玩具。」她補充說：「這些陶器證實老祖先們具備的創意和愛開玩笑的個性，那都是我們經常忘記的。」 Life at the time was not easy, Rebay-Salisbury added, with many people living in unhygienic conditions, experiencing famine and disease and facing low life expectancy. During the Bronze Age and subsequent Iron Age in Europe, perhaps about a third of all newborns died before their first birthday and only about half of children reached adulthood, Rebay-Salisbury said. 雷貝─索爾斯伯里還指出，當時的生活並不容易，原因在於許多人都居住在不衛生的環境中、遭受饑荒與疾病，還要面臨很短的預期壽命。她表示，在青銅器時代以及接下來的鐵器時代，歐洲地區可能有大約三分之一的新生兒在一歲之前死亡，而且大概只有一半的小孩能夠順利長大成人。 These feeding vessels may have made life easier for mothers, as animal milk could substitute for breastfeeding, the researchers said. “Duties of mothering — amongst which feeding is an important one — can also be undertaken by other members of the community when children are fed with feeding vessels,” Rebay-Salisbury said. 研究人員表示，這些餵食用的容器會讓母親們的生活輕鬆一些，因為動物的乳汁可以代替親餵母乳。雷貝─索爾斯伯里指出：「當小孩可以用器具餵食的時候，為人母的諸多責任──其中，最重要的一項是餵食嬰兒──也就可以由部落的其他成員接手幫

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------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep.K763: Taiwan's Earthquake Preparedness: A Testament to Resilience Highlights 主題摘要：Taiwan's rigorous earthquake preparedness, including strict building codes and public education campaigns, significantly reduces the impact of seismic events.Administrative reforms post-1999 earthquake established national centers dedicated to earthquake coordination and training, enhancing disaster response capabilities.Taiwan's resilience extends beyond structural reforms to encompass community unity, international collaboration, and ongoing refinement of earthquake preparedness strategies. Taiwan, a country frequently shaken by powerful earthquakes, yet remarkably equipped to withstand their impact, faced its most formidable seismic event in a quarter-century on 3rd April. Despite claiming nine lives and injuring hundreds, the island's stringent earthquake preparedness measures have significantly mitigated the devastation typically associated with such calamities, experts contend. 台灣經常受到強烈地震的襲擊，然而其對抗地震的能力卻非常出色，在四月三日遭遇了近25年（四分之一世紀以來）最為嚴重的地震。儘管造成九人死亡，數百人受傷，但專家們認為，島上嚴格的地震防災措施大幅度減輕了此類災害通常造成的破壞。 Situated along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a zone notorious for seismic activity, Taiwan finds itself inherently vulnerable to earthquakes due to the convergence of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate. This geological setting predisposes the region to frequent tremors, making robust preparedness imperative. 台灣位於太平洋“火山環帶”上，這是一個以地震活動聞名的地帶，由於菲律賓海板塊和歐亞板塊的匯聚，使得台灣先天容易受到地震影響，這種地質環境導致該地區地震頻繁，因此強大的防災措施顯得格外重要。 The recent earthquake, measuring 7.2 according to Taiwan's seismic agency and 7.4 according to the US Geological Survey, struck near Hualien County, causing substantial damage. However, Taiwan's capital, Taipei, despite feeling strong tremors, sustained only minor losses. This resilience is attributed to Taiwan's advanced earthquake preparedness, characterized by strict building codes, a sophisticated seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns promoting earthquake safety. 根據台灣地震機構的測量，最近的地震震級為7.2級，而美國地質調查局則測出7.4級，該地震發生在花蓮縣附近，造成了巨大的破壞。然而，台灣首都台北市儘管感受到強烈的震動，卻僅受到了輕微的損失。這種韌性歸功於台灣先進的地震防災能力，包括嚴格的建築法規、精密的地震監測網絡以及廣泛的地震安全教育大眾推廣活動。 Following the devastating 1999 earthquake, which claimed thousands of lives and exposed critical deficiencies in emergency response, Taiwan instituted significant administrative reforms. The Disaster Prevention and Protection Act was enacted, establishing national centers dedicated to earthquake coordination and training. These reforms have not only bolstered Taiwan's capacity to respond to seismic events but have also engendered a culture of preparedness among its populace. 1999年的大地震造成了數千人死亡，並暴露了緊急應對方面的重大缺陷。隨後台灣頒布了《災害防救法》，建立了專門負責地震協調和培訓的國家中心。這些改革不僅增強了台灣應對地震事件的能力，而且在民眾之間培養了防災意識。 In essence, Taiwan's journey towards earthquake resilience epitomizes a nation's commitment to learning from past tragedies and implementing proactive measures to safeguard its citizens. Through stringent building regulations, extensive public education initiatives, and comprehensive disaster response mechanisms, Taiwan stands as a testament to resilience in the face of nature's most formidable forces. 本質上來說，台灣在地震防災方面的努力體現了一個國家從過去災難中吸取教訓，並實施積極措施以保護其國民安全的承諾。通過嚴格的建築法規、廣泛的公眾教育和全面的災害應對機制，台灣在面對自然界最強大力量時，表現出頑強的生命力。 Furthermore, Taiwan's resilience is not solely rooted in structural and institutional reforms but also in the resilience of its people. In the aftermath of earthquakes, communities unite to provide support, aid, and comfort to those affected. Moreover, Taiwan's proactive approach extends beyond its borders through international collaborations and knowledge-sharing initiatives, contributing to global efforts in disaster risk reduction. 此外，台灣的韌性不僅根植於結構和制度上的改革，還源於其人民的韌性。在地震之後，社會各界團結起來，為受災戶提供支援、援助和安慰。此外，通過國際合作和知識分享計劃，台灣積極主動的作法已擴展到國外，為全球減少災害風險的努力作出貢獻。 Looking ahead, Taiwan continues to refine its earthquake preparedness strategies, leveraging technological advancements and lessons learned from past events. The island nation recognizes that while earthquakes may be inevitable, the extent of their impact can be mitigated through sustained vigilance, community engagement, and adaptive governance. 展望未來，台灣將繼續完善其地震防災策略，利用技術進步和從過去事件吸取的經驗教訓。島上人們認識到，地震雖然不可避免，但卻可以通過持續的警惕、社區參與和適應性治理來減輕其影響程度。 Taiwan's ability to withstand powerful earthquakes is not merely a product of geographical fortune but a result of deliberate efforts to enhance resilience at all levels of society. As the island nation navigates the seismic challenges of the future, its commitment to preparedness serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for regions prone to similar geological hazards worldwide. 台灣之所以能夠抵禦強烈地震，並不僅僅是地理位置的幸運，而是在社會各個層面上努力不懈提高抗災能力的成果。在這個島國應對未來的地震挑戰時，它對防災的承諾將成為全球各地面臨相似地質災害地區的希望和鼓舞。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Calamity (Ca-lam-i-ty): Despite claiming nine lives and injuring hundreds, the island's stringent earthquake preparedness measures have significantly mitigated the devastation typically associated with such calamities, experts contend.Inherently (In-her-ent-ly): Situated along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a zone notorious for seismic activity, Taiwan finds itself inherently vulnerable to earthquakes due to the convergence of the Philippine Sea Plate and the Eurasian Plate.Resilience (Re-sil-i-ence): Through stringent building regulations, extensive public education initiatives, and comprehensive disaster response mechanisms, Taiwan stands as a testament to resilience in the face of nature's most formidable forces.Deficiency (De-fi-cien-cy): Following the devastating 1999 earthquake, which claimed thousands of lives and exposed critical deficiencies in emergency response, Taiwan instituted significant administrative reforms.Preparedness (Pre-par-ed-ness): Looking ahead, Taiwan continues to refine its earthquake preparedness strategies, leveraging technological advancements and lessons learned from past events. Reference article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-earthquake-explainer-hualien-8c3de7d63c964ae460424aa7e52581a2

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: Filipino salon owner uses own hair to create portraits Every few months when Jesstoni Garcia takes electric clippers to his head, he’s not just giving himself a haircut, he’s also harvesting art materials. 每隔數月，當傑斯托尼‧賈西亞拿電剪推自己的頭時，不僅在為自己理髮，也在收集藝術材料。 Using a thin brush and clear, sticky resin, the co-owner of a Manila hair salon sprinkles these strands and clippings on a blank canvas, taking two to five hours to arrange them into striking images of musicians and actors. 這名馬尼拉一家美髮沙龍的共同老闆，用細刷子和透明、富黏性的樹脂，把剪下來的髮絲刷在空白的畫布上，再花2至5小時調整成惹人注目的音樂家和演員肖像。 The 32-year-old’s main job as a seaman involves spending up to eight months a year on cruise ships, and lacking adequate art supplies like paint and sketchpads at sea, Garcia in 2021 turned to using his own hair to create images. He started with self-portraits and eventually moved on to depicting celebrities. 32歲的賈西亞本職是航海員，一年有多達8個月在遊輪上，航海期間欠缺顏料和畫板等藝術材料，所以在2021年轉而用自己的頭髮創作肖像。他從自畫像著手，逐漸開始描繪名人。 Next Article Topic: Top Philippine presidential candidates oppose legalising divorce 菲律賓主要總統候選人反對離婚合法化 The Philippines looks likely to remain one of the few countries where divorce is illegal, based on a survey of the four leading presidential candidates on Sunday. 根據週日一項針對排名領先的4名總統候選人進行的調查顯示，菲律賓看起來可能仍是離婚違法的極少數國家之一。 Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senator Grace Poe, veteran mayor Rodrigo Duterte and former interior secretary Mar Roxas were asked during a presidential debate to raise their hands if they favoured legalisation of divorce. 副總統畢乃、參議員柏吾、經歷豐富的市長杜特爾特，以及前內政部長羅哈斯，在總統候選人辯論會上被要求，若支持離婚合法化則舉手。 Not one raised a hand in the brief segment. They were not given time to explain their stance. 在這簡短片段中無人舉手，他們也沒獲得時間解釋立場。 The overwhelmingly Catholic Philippines is the only country aside from the Vatican that bans divorce. 絕大多數人口為天主教徒的菲律賓，是梵蒂岡以外唯一禁止離婚的國家。 Strong pressure from the Catholic church has stymied previous attempts to pass a divorce law even though a survey last year showed that about 60 percent of adult Filipinos support such a measure. 來自天主教教會的強大壓力，阻礙了此前試圖通過離婚法的努力，即使去年一項調查顯示，約60％菲律賓成人支持這類措施亦然。 In another portion of the debate, the four candidates were asked who supported restoration of the death penalty. 在辯論會的另一部分，4名候選人被問及誰支持恢復死刑。 Poe and Duterte, who openly boasts about killing criminals, both raised their hands despite the Catholic church’s opposition to capital punishment. 公開讚揚處決罪犯的柏吾與杜特爾特舉起手，儘管天主教會反對死刑。 The death penalty was abolished in the Philippines in 2006, partly due to lobbying by the church. 2006年菲律賓廢除死刑，部分原因在於教會的遊說。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1529737 ; https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/paper/971329 Next Article Topic: Growing ‘mermaiding’ subculture makes a splash There was a pivotal moment in Queen Pangke Tabora’s life that eclipsed all others: It was the moment, she says, when she first slid her legs into a mermaid tail. 在潘奇．塔波拉皇后的生命中，有一個關鍵時刻令其它時刻都黯然失色：她說，就是當她第一次把雙腳滑進一個美人魚尾巴的時刻。 For the transgender Filipina woman approaching middle age, seeing her legs encased in vibrant, scaly-looking neoprene three years ago was the realization of a childhood dream. And it marked the beginning of her immersion into a watery world where she would find acceptance. 對這位即將步入中年的菲律賓跨性別女性來說，三年前看到她的雙腿被包覆在充滿活力、鱗片狀的紐普韌橡膠中，是兒時夢想的實現。代表著她開始沉浸在一個自己能夠獲得接受的水世界。 The former insurance company worker described the experience of gliding under water, half-human and half-fish, as “meditation in motion.”“The feeling was mermai-zing,”Tabora said one recent morning while lounging in a fiery red tail on a rocky beach south of Manila, where she now teaches mermaiding and freediving full-time. 這位保險公司前員工把在水下滑行、半人半魚的經驗描述成「運動中的冥想」。最近一個早晨在馬尼拉南方一處礁石海灘休息時，身著火紅魚尾服的塔波拉說，「這種美人魚的感覺太驚人了」，她在這裡全職教授如何像美人魚般游泳和自由潛水。 In recent years, a growing number have gleefully flocked to mermaid conventions and competitions, formed local groups called“pods,” launched mermaid magazines and poured their savings into a multimillion-dollar mermaid tail industry. 在最近幾年，越來越多人歡喜地湧向美人魚大會和競賽，形成各個叫做「pods」的地方團體，發行美人魚雜誌，把他們的積蓄投入這個價值數百萬美元的美人魚尾巴行業。 Next Article Philippine collector amasses super-sized collection of fast-food restaurant toys 菲律賓收藏家蒐集極大量速食餐廳玩具 From the age of 5, Filipino graphic artist Percival Lugue has had a passion for collecting toys from fast-food restaurant chains like McDonald’s, Burger King and home-country favorite Jollibee. 菲律賓平面設計師帕西瓦爾‧魯格，從5歲開始就滿腔熱血地蒐集麥當勞、漢堡王及當地人最愛的快樂蜂等速食連鎖餐廳的玩具。 Now, the 50-year-old has about 20,000 toys packed from floor to ceiling in his home and holds a Guinness World Record from 2014, when his collection reached more than 10,000 items. 現在，50歲的魯格擁有約2萬組玩具，在家裡從地板堆到天花板，且2014年起持續保持金氏世界紀錄，當時他收藏的玩具已超過1萬組。 Lugue built his home especially to house his collection. He likens the excitement that getting new toys gives him to Christmas morning. "The toy is like a storyteller in itself." 魯格蓋了自己的房子就是為了放藏品，他把得到新玩具的興奮感比擬成耶誕節早晨，「玩具本身就像個說故事的人。」 While most of his toys were obtained through personal purchases, some were donated by friends and family. 儘管大部分玩具都是他自己花錢買的，但也有朋友和家人送的。 His dream now is to eventually put his collection on display for the public or even open a museum to "give others a chance to revisit their own childhood memories." 他現在的夢想是，最終可以向大眾展示他的藏品，甚至開一間博物館，「讓其他人有機會重溫自己的童年記憶。」Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1529024 ; https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/paper/1464916 Next Article Topic: Philippines Returns to School, Ending One of World’s Longest Shutdowns Millions of students throughout the Philippines headed to school Monday as in-person classes began to fully restart for the first time in more than two years, ending one of the world’s longest pandemic-related shutdowns in a school system already plagued by severe underinvestment. 全菲律賓數以百萬計的學生周一重新上學，這是兩年多來菲律賓首度全面恢復實體課程。原本就投資嚴重不足的學校系統，遭逢新冠疫情開始封校，時間之長在全球數一數二，現在終於結束了。 “We could no longer afford to delay the education of young Filipinos,” said Vice President Sara Duterte, who is also the education secretary, as she toured schools in the town of Dinalupihan, about 40 miles northwest of Manila. 副總統兼教育部長薩拉．杜特蒂到首都馬尼拉西北方65公里處的迪納路匹罕市巡視學校時表示：「我國年輕人的教育再經不起耽擱」。 Even before the pandemic, the Philippines had among the world’s largest education gaps, with more than 90% of students unable to read and comprehend simple texts by age 10, according to the World Bank. 甚至在新冠疫情爆發前，菲律賓的教育落差跟各國相比就十分巨大。世界銀行調查發現，菲國超過九成學童到了10歲仍無法閱讀和理解簡單的課文。 Schools in the Philippines have long suffered from shortages of classrooms and teachers, whose pay is low, leaving the vast numbers of poor children who cannot afford private schools and rely on the public system with inadequate teaching. 菲律賓的學校長期缺乏教室和師資。老師薪水低，導致念不起私立學校只能讀公立學校的眾多窮人家子女，無法接受適合的教導。 Now, after losing more than two years of in-person instruction, schools face the challenge of educating many students who have fallen even further behind. Although the Philippines offered online instruction during the pandemic, many students lacked access to computers or internet connections, and overburdened parents often found it hard to keep tabs on their children’s remote learning. 如今，在面對面授課停擺兩年多後，學校面臨的挑戰是學習進度落後更多的學生。雖然菲國政府在疫情期間提供線上課程，許多學生卻沒有電腦或網路連線，負擔過重的父母親經常發現付不起子女遠距學習費用。 In some cases, students’ already tenuous connection to school may have been severed entirely after so long away. 在某些個案，學生和學校的聯繫原本就斷斷續續，經過疫情封校這麼久的折騰，學生跟學校可能完全失聯。 In many other countries, as the negative effects of online learning became well documented, governments elected to send children back to classrooms even as the coronavirus continued to circulate widely. 在許多其他國家，線上學習的負面效應已經被詳細記載。縱然新冠疫情持續散布，政府仍決定讓學生返回教室。 But in the Philippines, government officials and parents remained hesitant, with fears that schoolchildren could bring the virus to homes crowded with multiple generations of family members, potentially overtaxing a creaky health care system. 但是在菲律賓，政府和父母親仍猶豫不決，擔心子女會把病毒從校園帶回家，殃及數代同擠一堂的家人，可能會讓已搖搖欲墜的健康照護體系負擔過重。 Starting in late 2021, the government began to experiment with conducting in-person classes in about 300 schools, but has begun expanding it to cover all primary and secondary schools. Currently only some schools are in-person all five weekdays; by November, all of the country’s roughly 47,000 schools will be. 從2021年晚期起，菲國政府從300間學校開始實驗師生面對面上課，現已擴及到全國小學和國中。目前只有部分學校一周五天都是實體上課。到11月的時候，菲律賓全國約4萬7千所學校都會恢復實體上課。Source article: https://udn.com/news/story/6904/6567634

《15Mins X Roichen》 本集節目由【Roichen正脊坐墊】贊助播出 【通勤學英語】粉絲52折專屬優惠 https://s.add.one/5nxfbn #市售唯一依男女體型設計的正脊坐墊 它牌只有分大人和小孩的尺寸，但其實男女體型骨盆角度不同， 需要專屬尺寸設計，市售唯一有男、女和兒童3種專屬尺寸可選購。 #獨家支撐設計 坐墊不易滑動，即使不搭配椅子，直接在地面或者平面使用，當作和室椅都可以。 #韓國第一入口網站NAVER家飾配件使用滿意高度認證 榮獲200多項專利、認證、設計以及系統認證的殊榮， 其中包括紅點設計大獎、Good Design、PIN UP等獎項。 #通過SGS檢測不含有毒物質與安全性測試 最大可承受220~350公斤都可維持平穩正確的坐姿， 不會形成椅墊扭曲或晃動。 【通勤學英語】粉絲52折專屬優惠 https://s.add.one/5nxfbn （品牌限定優惠，請使用 Fb或 Line 登入，即可看到專屬優惠價） ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 歡迎來到本週的《Teacher's Lounge 幕後教師室》，今天John&Patrick老師要來探討面試準備的技巧，希望能夠分享一些實用的建議，讓大家在面試中表現更出色，因此我們挑選了求職者都可以輕鬆面對面試問題的PRER方法。 什麼是PREP ? P - Problem, R-Response, E-Example, P-Plan 源自於公開演講Public speaking方法，PREP可以提供求職者架構，好讓你在面試時不會過份的依賴預先準備的念稿。透過使用談話架構，求職的家族們只要加入自己的專長跟經驗或資歷，就能夠擺脫面試如背誦稿一樣的不自在。 我們也鼓勵通勤家族們主動尋找更多的練習機會。比如說與朋友進行模擬面試、參加工作坊或線上課程，甚至是把自己的面試回答錄起來以後進行檢討改進。通過不斷地練習，將能夠更加自信地應對各種面試場景。 希望今天的幕後教師室能幫助你成功應對面試的挑戰。如果你有任何想法或經驗，歡迎留言給我們！也別忘了追蹤通勤學英語的Instagram帳號，或是訂閱我們的Podcast頻道VIP會員方案，可以獲得更多有關英語學習的資源喔：https://www.instagram.com/15mins_today/

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《15Mins X Roichen》 本集節目由【Roichen正脊坐墊】贊助播出 【通勤學英語】粉絲52折專屬優惠 https://s.add.one/5nxfbn #市售唯一依男女體型設計的正脊坐墊 它牌只有分大人和小孩的尺寸，但其實男女體型骨盆角度不同， 需要專屬尺寸設計，市售唯一有男、女和兒童3種專屬尺寸可選購。 #獨家支撐設計 坐墊不易滑動，即使不搭配椅子，直接在地面或者平面使用，當作和室椅都可以。 #韓國第一入口網站NAVER家飾配件使用滿意高度認證 榮獲200多項專利、認證、設計以及系統認證的殊榮， 其中包括紅點設計大獎、Good Design、PIN UP等獎項。 #通過SGS檢測不含有毒物質與安全性測試 最大可承受220~350公斤都可維持平穩正確的坐姿， 不會形成椅墊扭曲或晃動。 【通勤學英語】粉絲52折專屬優惠 https://s.add.one/5nxfbn （品牌限定優惠，請使用 Fb或 Line 登入，即可看到專屬優惠價） ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- 國際時事跟讀 Ep.K755 : Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Dismissed Amid Allegations of Theft and Illegal Gambling Highlights 主題摘要：Allegations against Shohei Ohtani's interpreter highlight the importance of trust and integrity in professional sports environments worldwide.The incident underscores the pervasive challenges posed by gambling addiction and the need for increased awareness and support.Shohei Ohtani's resilience amid controversy serves as a reminder of the power of perseverance in the face of adversity. Baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani's long-time interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers after allegations of theft connected to illegal gambling surfaced. The controversy arose when it was reported that significant amounts of money were transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illicit gambling operation, allegedly facilitated by Mizuhara. 大聯盟球星大谷翔平的資深口譯員水原一平因涉嫌參與非法賭博而被洛杉磯道奇隊解雇。當指控指向水原協助將大谷的大筆資金轉移到非法賭博活動中時，這場爭議浮上檯面。 The news came at a critical juncture as Ohtani embarked on his regular season debut with the Dodgers. Despite the excitement surrounding his performance, the allegations against Mizuhara cast a shadow over the team. The Dodgers swiftly took action, terminating Mizuhara's contract as they launched investigations into the matter. 這個新聞爆料時正值大谷首次以道奇隊球員身份出戰例行賽的關鍵時刻。儘管人們因為大谷的表現而興奮，但針對水原指控的陰影仍籠罩著球隊。道奇隊隨後迅速採取行動，終止了水原的合約，並展開調查。 Investigations revealed that approximately $4.5 million was transferred from Ohtani's account to a bookmaker, raising questions about the legality of sports betting, particularly in states like California where it remains prohibited. While Ohtani himself is not implicated in any wrongdoing, the incident has brought to light the stringent policies of Major League Baseball, which prohibit any form of betting related to baseball games. 調查顯示，大約有450萬美元從大谷的帳戶轉移到一名賭博業者手中，這引發了對於體育賭博合法性的質疑，尤其是在像加州這樣的州，這類活動仍然被禁止。雖然大谷本人並未涉及任何不法行為，但這起事件揭露了大聯盟棒球的嚴格政策，禁止任何形式與棒球比賽有關的賭博。 Conflicting accounts have emerged regarding Ohtani's involvement in covering Mizuhara's gambling debts. Initially, reports suggested that Ohtani had transferred funds to assist Mizuhara, but subsequent statements from both parties contradicted this narrative. Ohtani's legal representatives have since accused Mizuhara of perpetrating "massive theft," intensifying the controversy. 關於大谷是否曾協助水原償還賭債的說法仍存在分歧。最初的報導指出，大谷曾轉賬協助水原，但隨後雙方的聲明卻相互矛盾。大谷的法律代表隨後指控水原實施了“大規模盜竊”，進一步加劇了爭議。 Despite the upheaval, Ohtani remains focused on his game, determined to maintain his stellar performance on the baseball diamond. However, the scandal involving his former interpreter underscores the challenges faced by athletes both on and off the field. As investigations continue, the baseball world awaits clarity and resolution in this troubling saga. 儘管風波不斷，大谷仍專注於比賽，決心在棒球場上維持出色的表現。然而，與他的前口譯員有關的醜聞凸顯了運動員在場上和場下所面臨的挑戰。隨著調查的不斷深入，棒球界正等待著這場令人不安的事件得以澄清和解決。 The implications of Mizuhara's actions extend beyond baseball, raising questions about the trust placed in interpreters by athletes. As a long-time companion of Ohtani, Mizuhara played a pivotal role in facilitating communication and ensuring Ohtani's comfort, making the betrayal felt by Ohtani and the Dodgers particularly poignant. 水原的行為影響不僅僅局限於棒球領域，還引發了人們看待運動員對口譯員賦予信任的質疑。作為大谷的多年同伴，水原在促進溝通和確保大谷舒適方面發揮了關鍵作用，使大谷和道奇隊對他的背叛感到格外深刻。 Moreover, Mizuhara's admission of gambling debts highlights the destructive consequences of unchecked behavior and the need for increased awareness and support for those struggling with addiction. As legal proceedings unfold, there are likely to be ramifications for Mizuhara and potentially others involved in the alleged gambling operation, underscoring the importance of integrity and accountability within professional sports. 此外，水原對賭債的承認凸顯了行為不檢的破壞性後果，以及提高人們對於成癮者的認知與支持。隨著法律程序的推展，水原和其他可能涉及賭博的人也會受到影響，進一步凸顯了職業運動中誠信和責任的重要性。 In the midst of this controversy, Ohtani's resilience serves as a beacon of hope, reminding fans and fellow athletes alike of the power of perseverance in the face of adversity. As the baseball world awaits the outcome of investigations, the incident serves as a sobering reminder of the complexities inherent in the world of professional sports. 在這場爭議中，大谷的韌性成為希望之光，提醒球迷和其他運動員，在逆境中堅持不懈的力量。隨著棒球界期待調查結果的公布，這起事件成為一個深刻的提醒，突顯了職業運動界固有的複雜性。 Keyword Drills 關鍵字：Interpreter (In-ter-pret-er): Allegations against Shohei Ohtani's interpreter highlight the importance of trust and integrity in professional sports environments worldwide.Facilitated (Fa-cil-i-tat-ed): The controversy arose when it was reported that significant amounts of money were transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illicit gambling operation, allegedly facilitated by Mizuhara.Contradicted (Con-tra-dict-ed): Initially, reports suggested that Ohtani had transferred funds to assist Mizuhara, but subsequent statements from both parties contradicted this narrative.Perpetrating (Per-pe-trat-ing): Ohtani's legal representatives have since accused Mizuhara of perpetrating "massive theft," intensifying the controversy.Upheaval (Up-heav-al): Despite the upheaval, Ohtani remains focused on his game, determined to maintain his stellar performance on the baseball diamond. Reference article: 1. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68622772 2. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-03-20/gambling-story

------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP加值內容與線上課程 ------------------------------- 通勤學英語VIP訂閱方案：https://open.firstory.me/join/15minstoday 社會人核心英語有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下是此單集逐字稿 (播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網) ------------------------------- Topic: In age-old ritual, Mexican mayor weds alligator to secure abundance A small town Mexican mayor married his alligator bride in a colorful ceremony as traditional music rang out and revelers danced while imploring the indigenous leader to seal the nuptials with a kiss. 墨西哥一個小鎮市長在一場多采多姿的儀式中，迎娶了他的鱷魚新娘，現場演奏傳統音樂、狂歡者翩翩起舞，同時懇求這位原住民領袖用一個吻來為婚禮封印。 San Pedro Huamelula Mayor Victor Hugo Sosa obliged more than once during Thursday’s wedding, bending down to plant his lips on the small alligator’s snout, which had been tied shut presumably to avoid unwanted biting. 在週四的婚禮上，聖．佩德羅．瓦米魯拉的市長維克多．雨果．索薩不只一次答應要求，彎腰把嘴唇湊上這隻小鱷魚的鼻子，而小鱷魚的鼻子被緊緊綁住，大概是為了避免不必要的咬傷。 The ritual marriage likely dates back centuries to pre-Hispanic times among Oaxaca state’s Chontal and Huave indigenous communities, like a prayer pleading for nature’s bounty. 在墨西哥瓦哈卡州Chontal及Huave的原住民社會中，這種婚禮儀式就像是一個祈禱，祈求大自然的恩賜，可能可以追溯好幾個世紀，一直到前西班牙時代。 Oaxaca, located in Mexico’s poor south, is arguably the country’s richest in indigenous culture and home to many groups that have stubbornly maintained their languages and traditions. 瓦哈卡州位在墨西哥貧窮的南部地區，可說是墨國原住民文化最豐富的地區，也是許多堅持維護他們的語言和傳統的群體的家鄉。 Next Article In Mexico, those searching for missing relatives can vanish too 在墨西哥，尋找失蹤親友的人也會跟著消失 70-years-old Maria Herrera is scraping at the earth on a hill in the town of Huitzuco, in southern Mexico, looking for the mounds that indicate a decaying corpse. 70歲的瑪莉亞．赫雷拉在墨西哥南部威特蘇科鎮的山上四處挖掘，希望找到代表埋有腐爛屍體的土堆。 Digging in the dirt with a group of 100 other activists in the violent state of Guerrero, she wants to find her four missing son. 在暴力事件頻傳的格雷羅州，赫雷拉與100名行動人士一起挖土，想要找到4名失蹤的兒子。 More than 40,000 people are missing in Mexico, which has been swept by a wave of violence since the government declared war on the country’s powerful drug cartels in 2006. 2006年，墨西哥政府向勢力龐大的販毒集團宣戰後，這個國家就被暴力事件肆虐，目前已有逾4萬人失蹤。 At first, Herrera and her husband used the profits gained by selling household goods door to door to launch gold exchange business, which involved traveling the country to buy and sell gold. 起初，赫雷拉和丈夫用挨家挨戶賣居家用品的收入，展開黃金兌換生意，包括全國走透透買賣黃金。 They did not realize a bloody cartel turf war was just breaking out in the state. They believe a local cartel mistook the brothers, Jesus and Raul, for members of a rival group and were captured. Two more brothers started looking for them but disappeared too. 但他們沒料到，一場腥風血雨的毒梟地盤之爭已在國內爆發。他們相信，自家兒子赫塞斯和羅爾，是被一個地方販毒集團誤認為敵營的人，才被俘虜。另外2名兒子開始尋找兩人後，也下落不明。Source article: https://features.ltn.com.tw/english/article/paper/1539233 ; https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/world/paper/1292410 Next Article Topic: ‘We’re Living in Hell’: Inside Mexico’s Most Terrified City The violence was already terrifying, she said, when grenades exploded outside her church in broad daylight some five years ago. Then children in town were kidnapped, disappearing without a trace. Then the bodies of the executed were dumped in city streets. 她說，大約五年前，光天化日下手榴彈在她的教會外爆炸，這種暴力已經夠嚇人了。接著鎮上的孩子被綁架，消失得無影無蹤。然後他們被處刑的屍體丟棄在城市街道上。 And then came the day last month when armed men burst into her home, dragged her 15-year-old son and two of his friends outside and shot them to death, leaving Guadalupe — who didn’t want her full name published out of fear of the men — too terrified to leave the house. 接下來是上個月的那一天，武裝男子闖進她家，將她的15歲兒子和兒子兩個友人拖出屋外射殺，讓瓜達魯佩太過驚嚇以致於不敢離開家，因為害怕那些男子，她不希望刊出全名。 “I do not want the night to come,” she said, through tears. “Living with fear is no life at all.” 「我不希望黑夜來臨」，她流著淚說，「活在恐懼中完全不是人過的日子」。 For most of the population of Fresnillo, a mining city in central Mexico, a fearful existence is the only one they know; 96% of residents say they feel unsafe, the highest percentage of any city in Mexico, according to a recent survey from Mexico’s national statistics agency. 對於弗雷斯尼約這個墨西哥中部礦城的大多數人而言，他們知道的只有一項可怕現實。根據墨西哥國家統計局最近一項調查，96%居民說他們感覺不安全，是墨西哥所有城市比率最高者。 The economy can boom and bust, presidents and parties and their promises can come and go, but for the city’s 140,000 people, as for many in Mexico, there is a growing sense that no matter what changes, the violence endures. 經濟可以暴起大落，總統和政黨以及他們的承諾來來去去，但對這座城市的14萬人來說，如同墨西哥許多城市，不論有什麼改變，暴力依舊持續，這種意見正在增加。 In 2018, during his run for president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador offered a grand vision to remake Mexico. Instead of arresting and killing traffickers as previous leaders had done, he would focus on the causes of violence: “hugs not bullets,” he called it. He was swept to victory. 2018年總統選戰期間，羅培茲提出重塑墨西哥的遠大願景，他不像歷任領導人所做的逮捕並殺掉壞蛋，而是聚焦暴力的成因，他稱之為「擁抱而非子彈」。他壓倒式勝選。 But three years after his landslide win, and with his Morena party in control of Congress, the drumbeat of death continues, suggesting that López Obrador’s approach has failed, fueling in many a paralyzing helplessness. 但在他壓倒式勝利以及他的國家復興運動黨掌控國會三年後，死亡的鼓聲持續著，暗示羅培茲的方法已經失敗，激起許多人有如麻痹的無助感。 “We’re living in hell,” said Victor Piña, who ran for mayor of Fresnillo in the June elections and watched an aide gunned down beside him during a pre-campaign event. 「我們活在地獄裡」，今年6月參選弗雷斯尼約市長的維克多．皮納說，他在一場選前活動中看到一名幕僚在他身旁遭槍擊。 Zacatecas, the state Fresnillo is in, has the country’s highest murder rate, with 122 deaths in June, according to the Mexican government. Across Mexico, murders have dropped less than 1% since López Obrador took office, according to the country’s statistics agency. That was enough for the president to claim that there had been an improvement on a problem his administration inherited. 弗雷斯尼約所在的薩卡特卡斯州，謀殺率為全國最高，根據墨西哥政府，6月有122人死亡。根據國家統計局，羅培茲上任以來，墨西哥全國各地謀殺率下降不到1%，這已足夠讓總統宣稱，在他的政府上任後，這個問題已有改善。 Many in Fresnillo disagree. 弗雷斯尼約的許多人不這麼認為。 “‘Hugs not bullets’ doesn’t work,” said Javier Torres Rodríguez, whose brother was shot and killed in 2018. “We’re losing the ability to be shocked.” 「擁抱而非子彈沒有用」，哈維耶．托雷斯．羅里奎茲說，他的兄弟2018年遭槍擊死亡，「我們正失去感到震驚的能力」。Source article: https://udn.com/news/story/6904/5704988

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