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唱歌也能幫助失智症患者？🎶🧠

唱歌不只能帶來快樂，也可能對大腦有所幫助！科學家正在研究音樂如何幫助失智症患者。現在有許多歌唱團體，透過一起唱歌，幫助參與者喚起記憶、與他人互動，同時享受音樂帶來的樂趣。雖然唱歌不能取代醫療照護，但音樂也可能成為支持失智症患者的一種方式。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 現在進行式（Present continuous）

例句：Scientists are learning that music can help people with dementia.

2️⃣ 可數名詞的複數形式（Forming plural of countable nouns）

例句：It makes people forget things.

Story text

Did you know that singing is good for your brain? Scientists are learning that music can help people with dementia. Dementia is a problem in the brain. It makes people forget things. There is no medicine for dementia. But, singing can help. There are many singing groups now. They help people remember things. They help people be together and have fun. These groups use music instead of medicine.

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交友軟體滑膩了？讓朋友幫你找對象！💘🍻

許多年輕人覺得約會越來越難，也開始對交友軟體感到疲倦。於是，澳洲和英國出現了一種特別的交友活動：單身者和朋友一起到酒吧，由朋友上台做簡報、秀出照片，向現場的人介紹自己的單身好友，幫他們尋找約會對象。這種由朋友「推薦朋友」的方式，也讓不少人覺得比滑交友軟體更有趣！

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 所有格形容詞 my / your / his / her / its / our / their（Possessive adjectives: my, your, his, her, its, our, their）

例句：They help their single friend find a date.

2️⃣ 現在簡單式肯定句（Present simple: affirmative forms）

例句：They show photos and talk about them.

Story text

Many young people think dating is hard. People are tired of dating apps. They want to meet people in real life. But it can be hard. So, there are many new events. One event is becoming very popular in Australia and England. It happens at a pub. There are single people. Their friends make a presentation. They show photos and talk about them. They help their single friend find a date. Many people say this is a fun way to meet people.

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不到百萬人口，卻有250萬名遊客？🇲🇪🏔️

位於東南歐的蒙特內哥羅，正逐漸成為熱門旅遊目的地！這個人口不到 100 萬的小國，每年卻吸引約 250 萬名遊客。這裡不只有美麗的海岸與山景，還有知名的國家公園，特別適合喜歡大自然的旅客。不過，遊客對這裡的評價也不完全一致，有人愛上它的自然風景，也有人對當地的物價與垃圾問題有所抱怨。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 現在進行式（Present continuous）

例句：It's becoming popular with tourists.

2️⃣ 冠詞 a / an / the 搭配形容詞或副詞（Articles: a, an, the + adjectives or adverbs）

例句：Montenegro is a small country.

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Montenegro is a small country in southeast Europe. It's becoming popular with tourists. Less than one million people live there. But, about 2.5 million people now visit the country every year. There are many things to see there. For example, the sea and mountains. There is also a famous park. If you like nature, Montenegro is a great place to visit. Some people say they love it. Some people say they do not like the prices and trash there.

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墨西哥城要打造更長的城市纜車？🚡🇲🇽

墨西哥城已經擁有世界上最長的城市纜車，但現在還要挑戰更長的路線！這條新纜車預計持續興建至 2028 年，全長 15.2 公里、設有 12 個停靠站，將連接 53 個地區與地鐵系統，讓進入市區的交通時間縮短 50%。當地纜車相當受歡迎，目前三條路線每天約有 8 萬人搭乘，也讓不少網友認為其他城市可以參考這種交通方式。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 一、二音節形容詞的比較級與最高級（Comparative and superlative adjectives with 1 or 2 syllables）

例句：Mexico City has the longest city cable car in the world.

2️⃣ 未來進行式（Future continuous）

例句：They will be building it until 2028.

Story text

Mexico City has the longest city cable car in the world. Yet, the city is going to build an even longer one. They will be building it until 2028. The new line will cost 441 million dollars. It will be 15.2 km long and have 12 stops. It will connect people in 53 areas to the metro. That way, it will make travel into the city 50 % faster. This will be Mexico City's fifth cable car. They are very popular. About 80,000 people use three lines daily. People online think other cities should follow this idea.

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巴西女子監獄竟然舉辦歌唱比賽？🎤✨

在巴西里約熱內盧，一場特別的歌唱比賽讓女子監獄充滿音樂！來自四所監獄的 15 名受刑人經過試唱與排練，站上舞台，在獄方人員、志工和其他受刑人面前演唱，現場甚至還有知名評審。這項活動已舉辦第三屆，今年以「希望與自由」為主題，希望透過音樂與表演，幫助她們建立自信、放鬆心情，並找到表達自我的機會。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 用 would 表達過去經常發生的情況（“Would” to express frequency in the past）

例句：In the past, Brazil's prisons were stricter and would lack activities.

2️⃣ 關係代名詞 that（Relative pronouns: that）

例句：Then, they sang to an audience that included prison staff, volunteers, and other prisoners.

Story text

A singing competition was held at a women's prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the past, Brazil's prisons were stricter and would lack activities. Now, the prisoners are given a chance to be creative. Fifteen prisoners from four prisons auditioned and rehearsed. Then, they sang to an audience that included prison staff, volunteers, and other prisoners. There were even famous judges. The objective is to help the women feel more confident and relaxed. It helps them express themselves through music and performance. This event happened for the third time, and the theme was hope and freedom. This competition is great because it shows that people can grow, feel important, and find new purpose, even in difficult situations.

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南極附近竟然發現鯊魚？🦈❄️

科學家在南極附近的海域，首次觀察到一隻長達 3 至 4 公尺的鯊魚！令人驚訝的是，牠出現在水深 490 公尺、水溫僅約 1.27°C 的地方。過去，人們沒想到鯊魚也能生活在這麼寒冷的海水中。至於牠為什麼會出現在這裡，目前還沒有答案。有人推測可能與全球暖化有關，但仍需要更多研究才能確認。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 連接詞 that（Conjunction: that）

例句：Some people think that it could be because of global warming.

2️⃣ 不定代名詞 something / anything / everything（Indefinite pronouns: something, anything, everything）

例句：Scientists discovered something very surprising near Antarctica.

Story text

Scientists discovered something very surprising near Antarctica. It is a shark! It was their first time seeing one in the area. The shark was between three and four meters. That is very big for a shark. People are surprised because they did not think that sharks could live in cold water. Yet, the shark was 490 meters deep in 1.27 degrees celsius. Scientists do not know why the shark was there yet. Some people think that it could be because of global warming. Although they still need more research, this is a big moment for understanding sea animals and Antarctica.

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白醋竟然也能拿來洗衣服？🧺✨

白醋不只能用來料理，還可能成為洗衣時的小幫手！它可以讓衣物變柔軟、去除異味，甚至幫助白色衣物恢復亮白。不過，白醋不能取代洗衣精，衣服還是需要使用清潔劑才能洗乾淨。有人很喜歡這種洗衣方法，也有人持不同看法。你會想試試看嗎？

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 現在簡單式疑問句（Present simple: question forms）

例句：Do you use it in your laundry?

2️⃣ 情態助動詞 can / can't / could / couldn't（Modals: can, can't, could, couldn't）

例句：It can remove bad smells.

Story text

Vinegar is not just for cooking. You can use it to help with your laundry! Use white vinegar only. It can make clothes soft. It can remove bad smells. It can make your clothes white again. But, vinegar does not wash your clothes. You still need soap to wash them. Some people online love using vinegar, other people say it's bad. Do you use it in your laundry?

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一條鮪魚竟然賣出上億日圓？🐟🍣

日本新年期間的魚市場，有一場備受矚目的鮪魚競標！企業願意花大錢買下最大的魚，象徵新年好運。其中，一條重約 243 公斤的鮪魚，竟以 5 億 1,030 萬日圓（約 320 萬美元）的價格成交，創下紀錄！買下鮪魚的壽司公司將在旗下餐廳販售，讓不少網友都想嚐嚐這條天價鮪魚的滋味。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 不規則動詞過去式（Past simple forms of irregular verbs）

例句：A sushi company bought it for 510.3 million Japanese yen.

2️⃣ to + 不定詞（To + infinitive）

例句：People online say they want to try this sushi.

Story text

There is a special fish market in Japan. It happens after the new year starts. Companies pay a lot of money for the biggest fish. They think it's lucky. The last world record is for a big tuna fish. It was about 243 kg. A sushi company bought it for 510.3 million Japanese yen. That's about 3.2 million dollars. The company will sell the tuna at its restaurants. People online say they want to try this sushi.

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恐龍竟然比我們想像中跑得更快？🦖💨

過去，科學家認為暴龍跑得不快，但一項新研究提出了不同的看法！研究指出，暴龍可能是用腳趾而非整個腳掌移動，因此奔跑速度可能比先前估計的快 20%。按照這項推算，一隻小型暴龍跑完 100 公尺，可能只需要 8.77 秒！

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 一、二音節形容詞的比較級與最高級（Comparative and superlative adjectives with 1 or 2 syllables）

例句：So, they now think the dinosaurs could run 20 % quicker than what we thought before.

2️⃣ used to 表示過去的習慣或狀態（Modal: used to）

例句：Scientists used to believe that Tyrannosaurus dinosaurs were slow.

Story text

Scientists used to believe that Tyrannosaurus dinosaurs were slow. Then, there was a new study. Scientists found that Tyrannosaurus were actually very fast! That's because they discovered that Tyrannosaurus ran in a different way. Scientists thought they moved on their whole foot. But, the study says these dinosaurs walked on their toes! So, they now think the dinosaurs could run 20 % quicker than what they thought before. That means a small Tyrannosaurus could run 100 meters in 8.77 seconds. Does this news surprise you?

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不用任何裝備爬上台北101？🧗‍♂️🏙️

知名攀岩運動員 Alex 平常在大自然中挑戰高山與岩壁，這次卻把目標換成台灣的台北 101！他沒有使用攀爬裝備，一路挑戰這座高達 101 層的摩天大樓，過程更透過直播讓世界各地的觀眾一起見證。大家看得緊張不已，而他最終安全完成挑戰，寫下令人難忘的一刻。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 現在簡單式肯定句（Present simple: affirmative forms）

例句：He finishes safely.

2️⃣ 地方介系詞 in / on / at（Prepositions of place: in, on, at）

例句：Usually, he climbs in nature.

Story text

Alex is a famous athlete. He is a climber. Usually, he climbs in nature. But, he does something new. He climbs a very tall building in Taiwan. The building has 101 floors. It is one of the tallest buildings in the world. He does it without equipment. People film it. The video is live. People around the world watch. They are nervous for him. But, he finishes safely. This moment is in history.

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