北海道美食，為什麼讓人一吃就愛上？❄️

提到日本美食，很多人第一個想到的就是北海道！寒冷的氣候與豐富的自然環境，孕育出新鮮的鮭魚、螃蟹、干貝等海鮮，也造就了香濃的牛奶、冰淇淋和拉麵。此外，北海道原住民族愛努族（Ainu）也保留了許多傳統料理，展現這片土地獨特的飲食文化。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 英文語序（Word order）

例句：Wild garlic makes great soups.

2️⃣ 可數名詞複數（Forming plural of countable nouns）

例句：Tourists enjoy trying this food.

Story text

Hokkaido is in the north of Japan. The weather is cold, and the land is different. This helps make good food. People eat rice bowls with salmon, crab, or scallops. Wild garlic makes great soups. Hokkaido is also famous for its ramen made with wheat noodles. Sweet foods like ice cream and cakes use local milk. The Ainu people cook fish and plants in simple dishes. Tourists enjoy trying this food.

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瑞典竟然也有「文化代表名單」？

瑞典最近公布了一份代表國家文化的重要名單，收錄了書籍、歌曲和知名景點，希望幫助更多人認識瑞典文化。不過，這份名單也引發不少討論，有人認為應該加入更多現代作品與藝術家。究竟什麼才最能代表一個國家的文化？這份名單，也讓大家重新思考文化的意義。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 字尾 -y 形容詞的比較級（Comparatives with adjectives ending in -y）

例句：Some writers are happier than others because their work is included.

2️⃣ 情態動詞 should / shouldn't

例句：Some people say the list is good, but others think it should be longer.

Story text

There is a new list that shows important parts of Sweden's national culture. The list includes books, songs, and famous places. Some people say the list is good, but others think it should be longer. They believe more modern names and art should be included. The culture office says that the list will help people learn what is special about Sweden. Some writers are happier than others because their work is included. The idea has started many friendly talks about what culture means today.

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"奈及利亞把種子送上太空！🌱🚀

奈及利亞科學家最近把 egusi（西瓜籽瓜）種子送進太空，希望研究植物在不同環境下的生長方式。這些種子繞行地球後順利返回，未來有望幫助人類在太空種植食物。對奈及利亞人來說，egusi 不只是營養豐富的食材，更是重要的文化象徵。這項小小的實驗，也為未來的太空農業帶來更多可能。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 指示形容詞（Demonstrative adjectives）

例句：This small experiment could bring hope for the future of food.

2️⃣ 不定代名詞（Indefinite pronouns）

例句：They also have strong cultural meaning, as everyone in Nigeria eats egusi.

Story text

Scientists from Nigeria sent egusi melon seeds into space for a new experiment. The seeds traveled around Earth and then returned home. The team wants to learn how plants grow without normal air and light, so people can farm food in space one day. Egusi seeds are very important because they are healthy and give energy. They also have strong cultural meaning, as everyone in Nigeria eats egusi. Growing familiar food in space can help astronauts feel better and stay healthy. This small experiment could bring hope for the future of food.

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越醜，反而越受歡迎？🎨😂

在中國，一場特別的藝術展展示了各種「醜萌」設計，吸引許多人前來朝聖。從長得像蔬菜的鞋子，到有趣表情的杯子，這些看起來不太美觀的商品，卻因為充滿創意和幽默感而大受歡迎。越來越多人認為，與其追求完美，不如選擇能讓自己會心一笑的設計。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 程度副詞（Adverbs of degree）

例句：These ""ugly"" products are not beautiful, but they are really popular.

2️⃣ 不規則比較級（Comparatives with irregular adjectives）

例句：Visitors say the strange designs are better than normal ones because they make people smile.

Story text

In China, a new art show celebrates designs that many people find strange. These ""ugly"" products are not beautiful, but they are really popular. The show includes shoes that look like vegetables and cups with funny faces. Visitors say the strange designs are better than normal ones because they make people smile. The market for these ""ugly"" products is growing fast, and more people buy them every year. ""Ugly"" products are often less expensive and more original. They interest people who prefer to be creative and fun.

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一條走了上千年的朝聖之路，為什麼至今仍吸引無數人？🥾

位於西班牙北部的聖地牙哥－德孔波斯特拉（Santiago de Compostela），是歐洲最著名的朝聖路線──聖雅各之路（Camino de Santiago）的終點。數百年來，人們為了信仰、尋找人生方向，或單純想沉澱心靈而踏上這段旅程。如今，這條古老的步道不僅橫跨西班牙，還延伸至葡萄牙與法國，成為結合文化、運動與自我探索的世界級旅行體驗。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 對等相關連接詞（Correlative conjunctions）: not only ... but also

例句：Today, the Camino attracts travelers from all over the world, who walk sections of the trail that stretch not only across Spain but also through Portugal and France.

2️⃣ 所有格形容詞（Possessive adjective）: its

例句：The city grew around its cathedral, which is said to contain the relics of Saint James, one of Jesus' apostles.

Story text

Santiago de Compostela, in northern Spain, is the final destination of one of Europe's most famous pilgrimage routes, the Camino de Santiago. The city grew around its cathedral, which is said to contain the relics of Saint James, one of Jesus' apostles. For hundreds of years, people have walked to Santiago seeking faith, meaning, or peace. What began as a religious journey has evolved into a unique combination of culture, exercise, and personal reflection. Today, the Camino attracts travelers from all over the world, who walk sections of the trail that stretch not only across Spain but also through Portugal and France. Villages along the route welcome pilgrims with food, rest, and stories, making each step lighter. Even with modern technology and easier travel, the rhythm of walking — slow, steady, and social — remains the same. The Camino shows that some journeys endure because they bring people together as much as they lead them home.

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機器狗，也能教人愛護動物？🐶🤖

在墨西哥，一隻小型機器狗正在走進學校和公園，教大人與孩子如何善待動物。它會像真狗一樣移動、發出聲音，讓孩子們了解動物也會感到疼痛，也需要被照顧。老師們認為，這是一種有趣又現代的教育方式，能幫助大家學會尊重生命，也減少傷害或遺棄動物的行為。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 規則動詞的過去分詞

例句：It has visited schools and parks to talk to adults and children.

2️⃣ 情態副詞

例句：The robot moves carefully and plays sounds like a real dog.

Story text

In Mexico, a small robot dog is teaching people to be kind to animals. It has visited schools and parks to talk to adults and children. It shows them how to care for pets. The robot moves carefully and plays sounds like a real dog. Children learn that animals also feel pain and need help. Teachers say it is a fun and modern way to talk about love and respect for living things. The project hopes to make people think before they hurt or leave animals on the street.

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米其林三星，竟然不賣肉了？🌱🍽️

當一些素食餐廳開始重新提供肉類料理時，法國巴黎的一家米其林三星餐廳卻做出了相反的決定。主廚將菜單全面改為植物料理，不再使用肉類或魚類，希望透過新鮮、簡單的食材，打造對環境與更多人都友善的美食。這項改變雖然讓不少人感到意外，卻也獲得許多支持。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 現在進行式（Present Continuous）

例句：Some vegetarian restaurants are serving meat again.

2️⃣ be 動詞肯定句（Affirmative forms of ""to be""）

例句：The chef wants to make food that is good for everyone.

Story text

Some vegetarian restaurants are serving meat again. Yet, a French restaurant is doing the opposite. It's a famous restaurant in Paris. It has three stars for its food. The chef is changing the menu. All the dishes are made with plants. There is no meat or fish. The food is simple but fresh. People are surprised, but many are happy. The chef wants to make food that is good for everyone.

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炸魚薯條店，竟然全是毛氈做的？🍟🎨

在倫敦，一位藝術家打造了一間超特別的炸魚薯條店。不過店裡的食物不能吃，因為所有魚、薯條、豌豆和派，竟然全都是用毛氈（felt）手工製作的！她花了大量時間親手完成超過 6 萬件作品，讓整間店充滿童趣與色彩。許多參觀者都說，這裡就像走進了一個美食夢境。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 過去簡單式（Past Simple）

例句：She opened the shop as an art show.

2️⃣ 基數詞（Cardinal numbers）

例句：She made over 60,000 felt things by hand.

Story text

Lucy is an artist in London. She loves fish and chips. She made a whole fish and chips shop from felt. She opened the shop as an art show. It has many felt things: fish, chips, pies, peas... She made over 60,000 felt things by hand. Every item has a smile and a bright color. Lucy likes making things people love. Visitors say it looks fun and feels like a dream place for anyone who loves food.

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沒有司機的火車，真的能上路嗎？🚆🤖

捷克正在測試一款由 AI 控制的自動駕駛火車。這列火車透過攝影機和人工智慧來辨識軌道、判斷何時前進與停車。雖然目前車上仍需要工作人員隨行，但未來這項技術有望提升安全性，並幫助解決司機短缺的問題。你會放心搭乘一列沒有司機的火車嗎？

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 從屬連接詞（Subordinating conjunctions）

例句：There is still staff on board because the law requires it.

2️⃣ 連綴動詞（Linking verbs）

例句：Some people online seem worried about replacing humans with machines, but safety is the main goal of the project.

Story text

In the Czech Republic, a new train is being tested. A train that can drive without a human driver! It uses cameras and AI to see the track. The system knows when to stop and when to move. The train runs over 24 kilometers. There is still staff on board because the law requires it. The system can improve safety, as machines are very quick and sometimes more exact than humans. It can also help with the lack of drivers. Some people online seem worried about replacing humans with machines, but safety is the main goal of the project.

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跳舞，不只是運動，還能訓練大腦？💃🧠

當你跟著音樂跳舞時，大腦其實也在努力工作。記住舞步、保持平衡、控制身體動作，都能幫助訓練記憶力與思考能力。有研究發現，經常跳舞的人，在一些簡單的思考測驗中表現更好。除了讓身體更健康，跳舞也能帶來快樂與好心情。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 頻率副詞（Adverbs of frequency）

例句：When people dance often, they can remember things better.

2️⃣ 可數與不可數名詞的數量詞（Quantifiers）

例句：Some studies show that dancers do better in simple thinking tests, like puzzles.

Story text

Dancing is not only fun, it is also good for your brain. When you dance to music, you train your memory and balance, and learn to control your body. That's because you force your brain to learn new steps and rules. When people dance often, they can remember things better. Some studies show that dancers do better in simple thinking tests, like puzzles. One person online said dancing ""makes me feel happy and healthy"". That's why dancing is a healthy activity for both the body and the mind.

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