種子，也能改變農民的未來。🌱

在肯亞，Martha 正在幫助農民保存傳統種子。這些種子被存放在村莊的「種子銀行」，當乾旱或困難時期來臨時，農民就可以重新種植，不必購買昂貴的新種子。使用適合當地氣候的種子，不只省錢，也能提高糧食產量。透過這樣的方式，農民即使面對惡劣天氣，也能更有韌性地生活。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 情態動詞（can / can’t / could / couldn’t）

例句：They can use them when there is no rain or when times are hard.

2️⃣ 現在簡單式否定句（Present simple negative）

例句：They don’t need to buy new seeds.

Story text

Martha lives in Kenya. She helps farmers save seeds. The farmers keep the seeds in a seed bank in the village. They can use them when there is no rain or when times are hard. This helps them grow food again. They don't need to buy new seeds. They use seeds that grow well in their area. This saves money and helps them get more food. Martha helps farmers stay strong, even in bad weather.

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韋伯望遠鏡又有新發現！🔭

天文學家利用韋伯太空望遠鏡發現了一顆新的系外行星，這也是這台強大望遠鏡首次找到太陽系外的行星。這顆行星大約是地球的兩倍大，圍繞一顆紅矮星運行。科學家原本在觀測其他目標，卻意外發現恆星光線出現奇怪變化，才注意到這顆新行星。研究團隊認為這顆星球可能有水，未來也希望透過更多觀測資料，了解它是否有可能支持生命。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 過去進行式（Past continuous）

例句：Scientists were looking at the star when they saw something blocking its light.

2️⃣ 過去談未來（was / were going to）

例句：The team was going to study something else, but the strange light change made them focus on this star instead.

Story text

Astronomers have found a new planet using the Webb Telescope. It is the first time this powerful tool has found a planet outside our solar system. The planet, which is twice the size of Earth, goes around a red dwarf star. Scientists were looking at the star when they saw something blocking its light. They think the planet might have water, but they are not sure yet. The team was going to study something else, but the strange light change made them focus on this star instead. The Webb Telescope can see things that other telescopes cannot. This discovery is important and will help future space missions. The scientists hope to collect more data soon. They want to learn if this planet could support life one day.

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下棋也能像派對一樣熱鬧？♟️

在倫敦，有一個特別的俱樂部把西洋棋和音樂結合在一起。每週二都有超過 100 人來到這裡，下棋、聊天、認識新朋友。來自不同工作的年輕人聚在一起，一邊享受音樂，一邊享受棋局。這個俱樂部讓西洋棋變得更有趣，也讓人們找到新的社交方式。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ have 的肯定句（Affirmative forms of ""to have""）

例句：It is a fun and lively place, and it has more than 100 visitors every Tuesday.

2️⃣ 表示時間與地點的關係詞 when / where

例句：There is a new club in London where people play chess and listen to music.

Story text

There is a new club in London where people play chess and listen to music. It is a fun and exciting place. It has more than 100 visitors every Tuesday. People from many jobs come to relax, meet new friends, and enjoy the games. They talk, laugh, and learn together. The club brings music and chess to the same place. It feels exciting and different. Everyone likes being there. Something special happens every week.

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"倫敦市中心，現在自行車比汽車還多？

在倫敦歷史最悠久的市中心——City of London，越來越多人選擇騎腳踏車出行。短短兩年內，自行車數量增加了超過 50%。隨著新的自行車道出現，以及租借單車變得更方便，城市的交通也悄悄改變。這些改變不只讓空氣更乾淨，也讓城市對騎士和行人來說更加安全。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 形容詞順序（The order of adjectives）

例句：City of London is the historic center of the famous English capital.

2️⃣ 比較級與最高級（1–2 音節形容詞）

例句：This has made the air in the area cleaner.

Story text

City of London is the historic center of the famous English capital. More and more people are riding bicycles there. In two years, the number has gone up by over 50 %. There are new bike paths. People can also easily find bikes to rent on the street. The City of London says that during the day, there are more bikes than cars now. This has made the air in the area cleaner. These changes have made parts of the city better for cyclists and safer for everyone.

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古巴人重新愛上傳統麵餅。

在古巴，越來越多人開始再次食用一種傳統扁麵餅——casabe。它由木薯根製成，不含麩質、價格便宜，而且製作簡單。過去多見於鄉村，如今在城市裡也越來越常見。因為古巴小麥不足，casabe 成為實用又具文化意義的食物。今年，聯合國還將它列入特別文化名單，讓更多人認識這項傳統。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 現在完成式（肯定句）

例句：People have eaten casabe for many years in the countryside.

2️⃣ 頻率副詞（often, usually, sometimes…）

例句：Now, it is often found in cities too.

Story text

In Cuba, many people have started eating casabe again. Casabe is a traditional flatbread made from yuca root. It is gluten-free, cheap, and easy to prepare. People have eaten casabe for many years in the countryside. Now, it is often found in cities too. Small shops in Havana usually sell it with garlic, tomato, or oil. Casabe is useful because Cuba does not have enough wheat. Some cooks have made new recipes to share. The UN put casabe on a special cultural list this year.

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在倫敦，有許多人無家可歸。有一名男子曾經在街頭生活三年，如今卻成為一名導覽員。他加入一個幫助無家者的團體，帶領遊客認識倫敦，同時分享自己的人生故事。這個組織不但提供收入，也訓練新的導覽員，幫助他們學習如何與遊客互動、說出自己的故事。一次導覽，也可能改變一個人的未來。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 名詞修飾（Noun modifiers）

例句：He is a tour guide.

2️⃣ 地點介系詞 in / on / at

例句：He shows people places in London.

Story text

Many people live on the streets in London. One man did not have a home for three years. But, now he has a job. He works with a group that helps people without homes. He is a tour guide. He shows people places in London. He talks about his life and about the past. The group gives money to the guides. They also help train new guides. The guides learn to talk to visitors and tell their stories on the tours.

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你覺得香菜清爽好吃，還是像肥皂味？

有人覺得香菜帶有清新的柑橘香，但也有人覺得它像在吃肥皂。其實，這不只是個人口味問題，還跟基因有關！研究發現，大約 10% 的人因為第 11 對染色體上的基因變異，對某些氣味特別敏感，才會覺得香菜有肥皂味。這項發現也讓科學家更了解味覺與嗅覺之間的關聯。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 數量詞 neither of

例句：Neither of these opinions comes from just personal choice — genetics also play a role.

2️⃣ 未來完成式（Future perfect simple）

例句：By the time further studies are finished, scientists will have gained a clearer view of why some people strongly dislike certain foods.

Story text

Some people say cilantro tastes fresh and citrusy, while others think it tastes like soap. Neither of these opinions comes from just personal choice — genetics also play a role. According to a large study, around 10 % of people have a genetic reason for disliking cilantro. These individuals have a variation in their 11th chromosome that affects how they sense smells. This difference is linked to a gene called OR6A2, which responds to aldehydes — the same kind of chemicals found in soap. Because of this, people with this gene might find that cilantro tastes like soap or even dirty water. According to the lead scientist on the project, this discovery helps us understand the important connection between taste and smell. By the time further studies are finished, scientists will have gained a clearer view of why some people strongly dislike certain foods.

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14 歲就發明抗癌肥皂？🧼✨

來自衣索比亞、現居美國的少年 Heman，研發出一款可能幫助對抗皮膚癌的肥皂。成本低、價格親民，卻贏得全國科學競賽冠軍與 25,000 美元獎金。雖然仍需多年測試，他已立下目標成立慈善機構，幫助無法負擔治療的人。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 間接引述（Reported speech）

例句：He says he wants to start a charity to give his life-saving soap to people in Ethiopia who are exposed to too much sun but cannot afford treatment.

2️⃣ 複合形容詞（Hyphenated compound adjectives）

例句：He says he wants to start a charity to give his life-saving soap to people in Ethiopia who are exposed to too much sun but cannot afford treatment.

Story text

Heman is a 14-year-old boy from Ethiopia who now lives in Virginia. He has invented a special soap that might help treat skin cancer. Skin cancer weakens the body's healthy cells, and Heman's soap contains ingredients designed to strengthen them. The soap is also very affordable — it costs about 8 dollars to make 20 bars. Heman's invention has won the top prize in a national science competition, and he was named America's Top Young Scientist, receiving 25,000 dollars. Although the soap still needs testing, which may take 5 to 10 years, Heman already has a clear goal. He says he wants to start a charity to give his life-saving soap to people in Ethiopia who are exposed to too much sun but cannot afford treatment.

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你能想像夜店派對沒有酒精嗎？🎧

倫敦一家知名夜店最近舉辦「無酒精派對」，現場有專業 DJ 播放音樂，大家盡情跳舞、享受氣氛，但卻不喝酒。越來越多年輕人選擇不喝酒，希望保持健康。根據報告，18 到 34 歲之間，大約有一半的人不喝酒。派對文化，正在悄悄改變。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 冠詞 a / an / the

例句：This is new for the club.

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

例句：This is new for the club.

Story text

A famous club in London is having parties without alcohol. This is new for the club. A good DJ plays music at these parties. People can enjoy the music. They can dance and have fun. But they don't drink. Many young people don't want to drink. They want to stay healthy. A report says that about half of the people between the ages of 18 to 34 don't drink alcohol.

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你知道加拿大的感恩節其實在十月嗎？🍁

加拿大在每年十月的第二個星期一慶祝感恩節，象徵農耕季節的結束。餐桌上常見火雞、馬鈴薯、肉汁和蔓越莓醬，甜點則是南瓜派。不過，不同地區也有不同傳統，像是紐芬蘭的燉菜、西加拿大的火腿與抱子甘藍，以及原住民社群的炸麵包。雖然食物和美國相似，但加拿大的慶祝方式通常比較低調。

📚 本集文法學習重點：

1️⃣ 連接詞 that

例句：It is a holiday that marks the end of the farming season.

2️⃣ 頻率副詞（usually, sometimes, often…）

例句：People usually eat turkey, gravy, potatoes, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce.

Story text

Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday in October. It is a holiday that marks the end of the farming season. It started in 1879, but was officially recognized in 1957. People usually eat turkey, gravy, potatoes and cranberry sauce. For dessert, they have pumpkin pie. The food is similar to what Americans eat. Different parts of Canada often have different food traditions. In Newfoundland, people eat a stew that comes from Ireland. In Western Canada, they sometimes eat ham and Brussels sprouts. Indigenous communities often eat fry bread. Canada's Thanksgiving is smaller than in the US, and people do not shop as much.

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