A: Don’t cross the road over there, use the pedestrian crossing.
B: But the pedestrian crossing is pretty far away, it’s quicker to cross the road in the middle.
A: It’s only a minute’s walk to the crossing, it will hardly save any time at all.
B: OK then, since we’re not in a hurry right now, let’s use the crossing.
A: 不要從那邊過馬路啦,還是走斑馬線比較好。
B: 斑馬線離這裡有一段距離,直接從路中間穿越比較快。
A: 走到斑馬線也只是多花一分鐘而已,沒必要省那一點點時間吧。
B: 好吧,反正我們現在也不趕時間,就走斑馬線吧。
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The phenomenon of being “tea drunk” is a unique experience often associated with this popular beverage, especially when consuming brews that are particularly high-quality or strong. Unlike being drunk on alcohol, the effects of tea drunkenness stem from various compounds found in tea leaves. __1__ These substances can have a synergistic effect on the brain, resulting in a state of euphoria, relaxation, or heightened sensory awareness. __2__ One of the most obvious is the caffeine present in tea. It acts as a stimulant that increases alertness and cognitive function. Unlike coffee, however, tea also contains L-theanine, an amino acid
A: Taiwan has won three golds at the BWF World Tour Finals in the past. B: Cool, who were the gold medalists? A: Badminton queen Tai Tzu-ying won gold in 2020 and 2023, and men’s double, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin, won the title in 2020 as well. B: It’s too bad that both Tai and Lee announced their retirement from badminton. A: Hopefully, Wang and his new partner — the 21-year-old, 189cm-tall Chiu Hsiang-chieh — can also perform well in the future. A: 台灣在「BWF年終總決賽」,曾3度奪金耶。 B: 真酷耶,是誰啊? A: 戴資穎在2020、2023年度的女單,李洋、王齊麟在2020年的男雙都曾奪金! B: 不過小戴、李洋已宣布,要從羽壇退休。 A: 希望王齊麟和新搭檔—21歲189公分的邱相榤—未來也能打出好成績。 (By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times/台北時報張聖恩)
Global coffee prices have soared to their highest in nearly 50 years due to poor weather in Brazil and Vietnam, forcing roasters such as Nestle to raise prices and consumers to hunt for cheaper brews amid the cost of living crisis. Spiking prices will benefit farmers with the crop this year, but challenge traders who face crippling hedging costs on exchanges and a scramble to receive the beans they pre-bought. WHAT DRIVES PRICES? Production problems linked to bad weather in Brazil and Vietnam have seen global supplies lagging demand for three years. That has left stocks depleted and driven benchmark ICE exchange prices
Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日) https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang __3__ These generally include a sense of calm, mental clarity and a mild feeling of euphoria. Some people may also experience a light-headedness, giddiness, or a heightened appreciation for the flavors and aromas of the tea they are drinking. __4__ All these are signs that one should reduce their tea intake. It is essential to understand the balance between the beneficial and adverse effects of tea. Becoming tea drunk shows the potency of the natural compounds in tea and their impact on human physiology. Moreover, it highlights the complicated relationship between what we consume and how it