A: I still think it sounds a bit boring. Anyway, I’m not that into rice, I’m more of a noodles person.
B: You’re missing the point: Yichang Rice Mill is 90 years old. The building itself is beautiful and the vintage machinery is made from Taiwanese cypress. It’s a must-see cultural gem.
A: Alright, alright. You persuaded me. I’m putting it on the list.
A: 我還是覺得那裡聽起來有一點無聊。反正,我對米飯沒什麼興趣,我個人比較喜歡麵食。
B: 你還是沒搞懂:義昌碾米廠已經九十歲了。建築物本身很美麗,裡面的碾米機還是用台灣檜木製成的。是絕對不能錯過的文化珍寶。
A: 好啦好啦,你說服我了。我把它加進旅遊清單裡。
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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 Lisa — have achieved success as solo artists. A: Seeing them live will be like a dream come true. A: 韓流天團Blackpink終於又來台巡演啦。 B: 真不敢相信我們這週末要去她們在高雄國家體育場的演唱會。 A: 該團自2020年進軍國際,便持續造成全球轟動。 B: 而4位團員––Jisoo、Jennie、Rose、Lisa––單飛也很成功。 A: 這次能去她們的演唱會真是美夢成真! (By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times/台北時報張迪)
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 Super Junior are all coming soon next month. A: Super Junior’s 2009 hit “Sorry, Sorry” boosted this Korean “Hallyu” to a peak. Let’s go experience SJ’s magic again. A: 韓國流行音樂還是很受歡迎嗎? B: 當然啦,光是天團Blackpink本週末兩場演唱會,11萬張門票3分鐘內就被秒殺! A: 除了Blackpink,還有哪些韓國歌手最近會來台? B: I-dle的台灣成員葉舒華、韓流天王G-Dragon權志龍、Super Junior下月也都將來台。 A: Super Junior 2009年金曲《Sorry, Sorry》曾將「韓流」推上高峰,我們再去重溫一下SJ的魔力吧。
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 focusing on what truly matters. 1. Sustainable Living Sustainable living is about making choices that are environmentally friendly in every aspect of one’s life. The primary goal is to minimize one’s ecological footprint, conserve natural resources, and reduce waste. It might sound abstract, but in fact, it is rather easy to practice sustainable living. What we eat has a great impact on the environment. Small
Continued from yesterday(延續自昨日) https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang 2. Minimalism While 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 excess to make space for what we truly need, so we’re not constantly chasing the next purchase or feeling overwhelmed by all the objects in our lives. So, how can we begin? Start by being more mindful of what we allow into our lives. Ask yourself: Does this item serve a purpose? Does it make me happy? Minimalism is about clearing out the things we don’t