A: The Academy Awards ceremony is coming up. Which film is likely to be the biggest winner, do you think?
B: With 11 nominations, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is likely to win big at the Oscars!
A: And my favorite actress Michelle Yeoh has been nominated for Best Leading Actress for that movie.
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B: So she’ll become the first Asian to claim the title at the Oscars?
A: We’ll soon find out the results at the show next Monday.
A: 奧斯卡獎頒獎典禮就要登場了，你覺得哪部電影會是大贏家呢？
B: 《媽的多重宇宙》入圍十一項，應該有機會奪下大獎！
A: 女主角楊紫瓊這次也榮獲提名，她可是我最喜歡的女演員之一。
B: 她會成為第一位得到奧斯卡最佳女主角獎的亞洲人嗎？
A: 我們很快下週一就知道結果啦。
（By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張聖恩〉
Microsoft on Feb. 28 announced it was retiring Skype, the online voice and video call pioneer that the tech titan acquired in 2011. “Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available,” said a post from Skype support on X, directing users to sign into Microsoft’s Teams platform for further use of its services. Skype was founded in 2003 by Scandinavians Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis in Estonia, revolutionizing Internet communication by offering free voice calls between computers and affordable rates for calls to landlines and mobile phones. Over the years, and as Internet speeds improved, Skype evolved to
Donburi, often simply called don, is a beloved Japanese dish that consists of a bowl of steamed rice topped with various other ingredients. The word donburi itself actually means “bowl” in Japanese, but it has come to represent much more than just a vessel. Donburi first emerged during the Edo period (1603–1867) as a quick and convenient meal for busy city dwellers. By the 19th century, donburi had become immensely popular among theater enthusiasts, who often purchased these portable meals to enjoy during long performances. Una-don, a donburi topped with grilled eel, was a particular favorite. Easy-to-carry and satisfying,
A: Australian pop diva Kylie Minogue is set to visit Taiwan for the third time on Saturday. B: I remember that her Taipei concerts in 2008 and 2011 caused a sensation, and I love her megahit “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.” A: This will be her first time performing in the southern city of Kaohsiung. B: Many music critics praise Kylie’s show as “a must-see in your lifetime.” A: Let’s go to Kaohsiung this weekend. A: 澳洲歌后凱莉米諾週六即將三度訪台。 B: 她曾在2008、2011年兩度在台北開唱都造成大轟動，我超愛她的神曲《Can’t Get You Out of My Head》。 A: 這次可是她首度唱進南台灣的高雄呢。 B: 許多樂評家說她的演唱會是「此生必看」！ A: 那我們週末去高雄吧。 （By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張迪）
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