(台北校區/通識教育中心) English Park
I. News Path–新聞步道
威爾史密斯因一記耳光從奧斯卡學院辭職/一個俄羅斯精英團在烏克蘭的慘重損失/也門交戰各方同意兩個月的休戰/愛爾蘭最孤獨的荒野/拆遷違規被視為台灣高鐵混亂的原因/台灣39所學校因新冠疫情宣布停課/台灣中部東部發生小地震/真實台灣生活經歷
II. News Vocabulary
1. resigns 辭職
2. slap 打耳光
3. elite 精英
4. distinguish 區分
5. warring 交戰
6. estimates 估計
7. loneliest 最孤獨的
8. wilderness 荒野
III VCR Observatory–影像觀景台
VoiceTube－不必花大錢 就能看影片學英語
一名105歲的男子成為滑翔傘串聯的最年長的人/埃塞俄比亞人權委員會：提格雷大屠殺中至少有600人喪生
IV Wisdom Woods–智慧森林
1.“Wealth
depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality; that is, waste neither
time nor money, but make the best use of both.”— Benjamin
Franklin, Statesman
「財富主要取決於兩個字，努力及節儉；也就是，不浪費時間與金錢，但對於兩者善盡其用。」–
班傑明‧富蘭克林 (政治家)
2.“Problems
should be solved on the spot, as soon as they arise. No frontline employee
should have to wait for a supervisor’s permission.”— Jan
Carlzon, Airline Executive
「當問題一產生時，就應當現場解決。沒有前線員工應當需要等待主管的許可。」–
傑恩‧卡爾森 (航空公司總裁)
3.“Courage
is rarely reckless or foolish. Courage usually involves a highly realistic
estimate of the odds that must be faced.”— Margaret
Truman, Author
「勇氣很少是魯莽或愚蠢的表現，勇氣通常對於所要面對的困難有著非常實際的估計。」–
瑪格麗特‧杜魯門 (作家)
V. Singing River–吟唱河流
7 Years /Sign of
the Times
I.
News Path
Will Smith resigns from Oscars Academy over slap
World
US actor Will Smith has resigned from the Oscars Academy after slapping
comedian Chris Rock on stage during last Sunday's ceremony."My actions at
the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and
inexcusable," his statement said.The Academy said it accepted the
resignation and would "continue to move forward" with disciplinary
proceedings.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60963054
The heavy losses of an elite Russian regiment in Ukraine
World
In any war, there are units that distinguish themselves and others that
become symbolic of failure. The 331st Guards Parachute Regiment had high hopes
of being the first, but now represents the disintegration of Russia's plan for
a quick war.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60946340
Yemen warring parties agree two-month truce - UN
World
A two-month truce has been agreed by warring parties in Yemen, the UN
says.It is the first nationwide truce agreed since 2016 in a war which has
killed nearly 400,000 people, according to UN estimates.About 60% died from
hunger, lack of healthcare and unsafe water.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-60962188
Ireland's loneliest wilderness, Wild Nephin National Park
World
Standing on top of Correen More hill in the middle of Wild Nephin National
Park in County Mayo, you can see miles and miles of uninterrupted bogland, a
carpet of orange and brown stretching into the distance across ridges, up over
hills and down along valleys dotted with forests and lakes.
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220125-irelands-loneliest-wilderness-wild-nephin-national-park
Demolition violations
seen as cause of Taiwan high-speed rail chaos
National
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The breakdown of the high-speed rail service
causing chaos for 120,000 travelers was the result of a subcontractor taking
down a cement factory tower in one go, reports said Saturday (April
2).High-speed train traffic between Kaohsiung and Tainan was paralyzed for
hours Friday (April 1) afternoon and evening, just as thousands of travelers
were starting the Tomb Sweeping holiday.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4494695
39 Taiwan schools declare closures due to COVID
National
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — With new COVID cases being reported in multiple
locations across Taiwan and many teachers and students reportedly infected, 39
schools have announced either the closure of the whole campus or the suspension
of specific classes.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4493640
Minor earthquakes jolt
east, central Taiwan
National
According to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB), the epicenter of the first
temblor, which occurred at 8:15 a.m., was 77.1 kilometers north-northeast of
Taitung County Hall at a focal depth of 23 km. The epicenter of the second,
which occurred at 8:32 a.m., was 17.5 km west-southwest of Changhua County hall
at a focal depth of 22.3 km.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4487248
Real Taiwan living
experiences they don't tell you about
National
How is day-to-day life in Taiwan for Gold Card professionals? Taiwan wants
to attract 100,000 high-end professionals in the next 10 years. Can it keep the
ones it already has?We keep reading about all the foreigners that love Taiwan
for its food and people. We see all the 15-second Tik-Toks, loud YouTubers and
attention-seeking Instagram accounts, but all of that is superficial.
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4493573
II. News Vocabulary(上述新聞標題與短文的單字補充)
1. resigns 辭職
2. slap 打耳光
3. elite 精英
4. distinguish 區分
5. warring 交戰
6. estimates 估計
7. loneliest 最孤獨的
8. wilderness 荒野
9. demolition 拆遷
10. violations 違規
11. declare 聲明
12. reportedly 據報導
13. jolt 顛簸
14. temblor 震顫
15. experiences 經驗
III. VoiceTube
一名105歲的男子成為滑翔傘串聯的最年長的人(A 105-year-old man becomes the oldest person to paraglide tandem)
初級
https://www.voicetube.com/v3/videos/143467
埃塞俄比亞人權委員會：提格雷大屠殺中至少有600人喪生(Ethiopia human rights
Commission: At least 600 killed in Tigray massacre)
中級
https://www.voicetube.com/v3/videos/143903
IV. Wisdom Woods
English proverbs and sayings full of humor and wisdom
1.“Wealth
depends chiefly on two words, industry and frugality; that is, waste neither
time nor money, but make the best use of both.”— Benjamin
Franklin, Statesman
「財富主要取決於兩個字，努力及節儉；也就是，不浪費時間與金錢，但對於兩者善盡其用。」–
班傑明‧富蘭克林 (政治家)
2.“Problems
should be solved on the spot, as soon as they arise. No frontline employee
should have to wait for a supervisor’s permission.”— Jan
Carlzon, Airline Executive
「當問題一產生時，就應當現場解決。沒有前線員工應當需要等待主管的許可。」–
傑恩‧卡爾森 (航空公司總裁)
3.“Courage
is rarely reckless or foolish. Courage usually involves a highly realistic
estimate of the odds that must be faced.”— Margaret
Truman, Author
「勇氣很少是魯莽或愚蠢的表現，勇氣通常對於所要面對的困難有著非常實際的估計。」–
瑪格麗特‧杜魯門 (作家)
4.“In
the absence of clearly-defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing
daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it.”— Robert
Heinlein, Science Fiction Writer
「在沒有明確目標的情況下，我們對於執行日常鎖事變的異常的忠誠，直到最終被它所奴役。」–
羅伯特‧海萊因 (科幻小說作家)
5.“A
winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to
develop them into skills and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.”— Larry
Bird, basketball player
「一位贏者發現他天賜的才華，盡一切努力把才華發展成為技能，再用這些技能達到他的目標。」–
大鳥‧柏德 (NBA 球員)
http://www.dailyenglishquote.com/
V. Singing River
“7 Years” By Lukas Graham
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHCob76kigA
Once I was seven years old my
momma told me
從前我是個七歲小孩，媽媽告訴我
Go make yourself some friends
or you'll be lonely
去結交些新朋友吧，否則你會很寂寞
Once I was seven years old
從前我還是七歲之時
It was a big big world, but
we thought we were bigger
這是個無比巨大的世界，但人類總認為自己至高無上
Pushing each other to the
limits, we were learning quicker
互相推動大家直至極限，這樣我們會學習更快
By eleven smoking herb and
drinking burning liquor
於十一歲時已吸食大麻喝著烈酒
Never rich so we were out to
make that steady figure
我們從不是有錢人家，只好外出打拼賺取穩定收入
Once I was eleven years old
my daddy told me
從前我是個十一歲孩子，爸爸對我說
Go get yourself a wife or
you'll be lonely
快去娶個老婆吧，否則你便要孤獨終老了
Once I was eleven years old
從前我只是十一歲之時
I always had that dream like
my daddy before me
我總是有個夢想，要像我的爸爸一樣
So I started writing songs, I
started writing stories
因此我開始試著寫歌，寫著不同的故事
Something about that glory
just always seemed to bore me
名譽一事總讓我感到無聊生厭
Cause only those I really
love will ever really know me
因為只有我真正愛的人是真正了解我
Once I was 20 years old, my
story got told
於我二十歲長大時，唱出我的人生故事
Before the morning sun, when
life was lonely
在旭日初升前，我的人生孤獨寂寞
Once I was 20 years old
在我二十歲的時候
I only see my goals, I don't
believe in failure
我只看到我的目標，從不相信挫敗
Cause I know the smallest
voices, they can make it major
因為我知道最細小微弱之聲，也能驚天動地
I got my boys with me at
least those in favor
我有兄弟們伴我左右，至少是那些志同道合的朋友
And if we don't meet before I
leave, I hope I'll see you later
但假如在我離開之前我們也不能會面，旦願我們以後再見
Once I was 20 years old, my
story got told
於我二十歲的時候，我的故事被告訴世人
I was writing about
everything, I saw before me
我把一切寫成歌曲，每樣我看到的事物
Once I was 20 years old
在我二十歲的時候
Soon we'll be 30 years old,
our songs have been sold
快將我們三十歲的時候，我們的音樂成為世界大熱
We've traveled around the
world and we're still roaming
我們環遊世界，永不停止
Soon we'll be 30 years old
快將我們成為三十歲
I'm still learning about life
我仍在學習生活的細節和大事
My woman brought children for
me
我的妻子為我帶來孩兒
So I can sing them all my
songs
我可以對他們唱我的歌
And I can tell them stories
和告訴他們我的人生故事
Most of my boys are with me
我的大部份朋友還與我相伴
Some are still out seeking
glory
有些還繼續在外打拼追尋榮耀
And some I had to leave
behind
有些朋友我必須遺留下來
My brother I'm still sorry
親愛的兄弟我真的很抱歉
Soon I'll be 60 years old, my
daddy got 61
瞬間我便轉為六十歲，我的爸爸還是六十一歲
Remember life and then your
life becomes a better one
緊記生活中的每分每秒，你的人生將變得更棒
I made a man so happy when I
wrote a letter once
我有一次寫信回鄉，使我的爸爸十分高興
I hope my children come and
visit, once or twice a month
旦願我的孩子有空能夠回家探望我，只求一個月兩次或一次
Soon I'll be 60 years old,
will I think the world is cold
瞬間我便轉為六十歲，我將會感到世界冰冷孤獨
Or will I have a lot of
children who can warm me
還是我的身邊兒孫滿堂能溫暖我心？
Soon I'll be 60 years old
轉眼間我便成了六十歲
Soon I'll be 60 years old,
will I think the world is cold
瞬間我便轉為六十歲，我將會感到世界冷漠無情
Or will I have a lot of
children who can hold me
還是我的身邊滿載子孫能把我抱緊？
Soon I'll be 60 years old
轉眼間我便成了六十歲
Once I was seven years old my
momma told me
從前我是個七歲小孩，媽媽告訴我
Go make yourself some friends
or you'll be lonely
去結交些新朋友吧，否則你會很寂寞
Once I was seven years old
從前我還是七歲之時
Once I was seven years old
從前我還是個七歲小孩
https://oscarbat09.pixnet.net/blog/post/196893595-lukas-graham---7-years-%E6%AD%8C%E8%A9%9E%E7%BF%BB%E8%AD%AF
“Sign of the Times” By Harry Styles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN4ooNx77u0
請停下你的啜泣
這是光陰流逝的象徵
歡迎來到最終表演
Hope you’re wearing your best clothes
希望你穿上最耀眼的衣服
You can't bribe the door on your way to the sky
別妄想你不必面對死亡
You look pretty good down
here
你看起來一切無恙
But you ain't really good
但你並非真的快樂
If we never learn, we been here before
如果我們無法汲取過去的教訓
Why are we always stuck and running from
為什麼要執著於他人的冷嘲熱諷
為什麼不能勇於面對言語的子彈
The bullets
那些冷言如箭
[Chorus]
別再哭泣了
這只是時光留下的痕跡
We gotta get away from here
x2
我們需要找一個逃離苦難之地的出路
Just stop your crying
請別再抽噎
It will be alright
一切會雨過天青
They told me that the end is
near
他們告訴我結局即將來臨
We gotta get away from here
我們需要盡快離開這裡
Just stop crying
收起你的愁容
Have the time of your life
享受你人生美好的時光
Breaking through the atmosphere
打破空間的限制
And things are pretty good
from here
這裡的萬物都很美好
Remember everything will be
alright
記住，每件事都會漸入佳境
我們可以在他處再度重逢
某個遙遠的地方
If we never learn, we been here before
若無法學習過往，我們只能死守在這
Why are we always stuck and running from
為什麼要深陷在他人的嘲諷的深淵
為什麼不能勇敢去面對
言語的砲火
拭去你的淚水
It’s a sign of the times
只是時間度過的證明
We gotta get away from here
x2
我們得遠離過往的陰影
Just stop your crying
展開你的笑顏吧
Baby it will be alright
一切都會漸入佳境
They told me that the end is
near
他們告訴我結局即將到來
We gotta get away from here
我們得盡快離開
If we never learn, we been here before
如果我們無法汲取過去的教訓
Why are we always stuck and running from
為什麼要執著於他人的冷嘲熱諷
為什麼不能勇於面對言語的子彈
The bullets
那些冷言如箭
[Bridge]
現今的社會冷漠不堪
或許我們該試著敞開心扉
在一切都太遲之前
我們到底何時才能學會
已經歷過如此悲慘的經驗
[Outro]
Stop your crying baby
親愛的，請停止抽泣
It’s a sign of the times
這是遲早要面對的
We gotta get away
我們得想個辦法
找到屬於我們的道路
勇敢的迎接未來
https://lauren1209.pixnet.net/blog/post/306990106-harry-styles---sign-of-the-times--%E6%AD%B2%E6%9C%88%E7%97%95%E8%B7%A1-%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E6%AD%8C%E8%A9%9E
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