A: After “God of Songs” Jacky Cheung sang for late singer Khalil Fong recently, music streaming service KKBOX also paid tribute to Fong by releasing his greatest hits online.B: The 20th KKBOX Music Awards ceremony is taking place at the K-Arena in Kaohsiung tomorrow. Fong performed at the ceremoni
A: After holding nine concerts in Kaohsiung and Taipei recently, “God of Songs” Jacky Cheung will stage three extra shows later this week.B: They’re compensation for the three shows he postponed last year due to illness.A: He also canceled three more shows in Guangzhou last month. His health is w
Australia’s strict immigration policies have long been criticized, particularly for how they treat people with disabilities. Having been residents of Australia for years, Scottish Laura Currie and her Italian partner, Dante Vendittelli, recently experienced the impact of these immigration policies.
Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technology.Although the code that Gates printed out on a teletype machine may look crude compared to what’s powering today’s artificial intel
對話 Dialogue清清：我香港朋友說禮拜五下班以後就要飛來找我，我們好久沒見了，真期待！Qīngqing: Wǒ Xiānggǎng péngyǒu shuō lǐbài wǔ xiàbān yǐhòu jiù yào fēi lái zhǎo wǒ, wǒmen hǎojiǔ méi jiàn le, zhēn qídài!華華：就一個週末好趕，時間夠嗎？Huáhua: Jiù yíge zhōumò hǎo gǎn, shíjiān gòu ma?清清：她說剛好是復活節假期，可以好好安排。Qīngqing: Tā shuō gānghǎo shì Fùhuó jié jiàqí, kě
1. 為了在最短期間精通日文，他非常用功。ˇ He is working very hard (in order) to master Japanese in the shortest possible time.χ He is working very hard for mastering Japanese in the shortest possible time.註: 用 for ＋ 動名詞表示目的，是不合習慣的，應改用不定詞。請看下列句子： 農夫們拿起了武器來保衛他們的村莊。The farmers took up arms to defend their village. 為了改進工作
The study had several issues. Small sample sizes made it hard to draw __7__ conclusions. Additionally, taking a __8__ like pure MSG on an empty stomach is likely to make a person ill in any case. Choosing individuals who already had a history of the symptoms could have created a bias because they we
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been used in cooking for over a century to enhance flavor. It is often found in Chinese dishes and many other cuisines. Despite its common use, many people misunderstand the safety of MSG.The bad __1__ of MSG started in the late 1960s, when a letter to the New England
A: The World Expo 2025 is about to open in Osaka. Is Taiwan going to participate in the event too?B: Sure, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) will launch a Taiwan pavilion named “Tech World.”A: That sounds cool, and it can showcase our national strength in technology.B: The theme
A: The World Expo 2025 is set to open in Osaka, Japan, on Sunday, with 158 countries and regions and nine international organizations participating in the event.B: Wow, what’s the theme this time?A: The theme is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”B: Do you want to go? How long will it last?A:
The Matsu pilgrimage is one of Taiwan’s most iconic annual religious events. This grand occasion is more than just a religious ceremony; it deeply reflects Taiwan’s history and culture. Originally, Matsu was the goddess of the sea, primarily responsible for protecting fishermen and ensuring their sa
US President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades. The “reciprocal’’ tariffs that he announced Wednesday last week are likely to create chaos for global businesses and conflict with America’s allies and adversaries alike.Since the 1960s, tariffs
對話 Dialogue清清：華華，這是你的狗狗和貓貓嗎？好可愛喔！Qīngqing: Huáhua, zhè shì nǐde gǒugou hàn māomao ma? Hǎo kě’ài o!華華：對啊！狗狗叫汪汪，貓貓叫喵喵，也是我的家人。Huáhua: Duì a! Gǒugou jiào Wāngwāng, māomao jiào Miāomiāo, yě shì wǒde jiā rén.清清：現在把寵物當成家人的人越來越多了，而且不只是貓狗，還有很多不同種類的生物呢！Qīngqing: Xiànzài bǎ chǒngwù dāngchéng jiārén de rén yuèl
Dos & Don’ts — 想想看，這句話英語該怎麼說？1. 我臥病三天。✔ I stayed in bed for three days.✔ I kept to my bed for three days.χ I slept in my bed for three days.註︰動詞 sleep 通常作「睡眠」解。例如：Usually we sleep eight hours a day.「因病臥床」應用 to stay in bed 或 to keep to one’s bed.2. 彼得容易傷風。✔ Peter is liable to colds (或to catch cold).✔
Continued from yesterday（延續自昨日）https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/langNew Zealand has decided to fully prohibit single-use e-cigarettes. The move stems from the increasing number of teenagers using disposable vapes because they are cheap and easily accessible. The ban is part of a broader strategy to
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced new regulations requiring that all mobile phones sold in the United States be compatible with hearing aids. These rules aim to expand the range of options available to individuals with hearing loss, enabling them to choose devices that best s
A: Although the scandalous Eastern superstar Kim Soo-hyun canceled his visit, Western superstar Andrea Bocelli is visiting Taiwan over the long weekend.B: Yup, the blind tenor will become the first Western artist to hold a concert at the Taipei Dome tonight.A: Pop diva Celine Dion even praised hi
A: The four-day long weekend for Tomb-sweeping Day begins today. Are you going south to sweep tombs this weekend?B: I went south early last weekend, so I could attend South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun’s show at the Kaohsiung Sakura Festival, but he canceled his visit after a scandal broke out.A: Th
In the vast landscapes of Australia, a unique and charming creature roams — the “wombat.” These round, adorable animals possess surprising abilities and fascinating traits that never fail to amaze. Let’s explore the world of this remarkable creature. Wombats are marsupials native to Australia, meas
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