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Podcast Title: The Ultimate Tennis Tiebreaker
Host: Duncan 
Topic: Sports Drama, Perseverance, and Friendly Competition.
Focus: Past Continuous vs. Past Simple, tennis terminology, and expressing intensity.

[Script]
"Hello everyone! Teacher Duncan here, and my body is so sore today! Why? Because yesterday afternoon, my friend and I played the most intense tennis match of our lives.
We love playing tennis, but usually, one of us wins easily. Yesterday was completely different. We were playing for two hours under the warm sun. My shirt was completely soaked with sweat, and my legs felt like jelly. We won an equal number of games, which brought us to a score of 6 to 6. In tennis, when the score is tied like this, you have to play something called a tiebreaker.
A tiebreaker is like sudden death in a video game. The first person to get 7 points wins the entire match.
My friend served the ball first. Thwack! It was a powerful serve, but I managed to hit it back. We started a long rally. A rally is when the ball goes back and forth over the net many times without anyone making a mistake. We hit the ball ten times, twenty times... my lungs were burning! Finally, he hit the ball into the net. Point for me!
The score went back and forth: 3-3, 5-5, 6-6. Everyone at the tennis courts stopped playing their own games just to watch us. My friend is a tough opponent. He never gives up. On the final point, he hit a deep ball to my left side. I had to sprint as fast as I could and dive for the ball. I swung my racket... ping! The ball flew perfectly down the line, just out of his reach.
I won! 7 points to 6. We were both so exhausted that we just lay flat on the green court, looking up at the sky and laughing. It didn't even matter who won or lost; the excitement of the challenge was the best part.
Have you ever played a game that was so close and exciting? Next time you play sports, remember to fight until the very last point!"
[Script]

OUTRO:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.

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Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)

Why was the teacher's body feeling sore at the beginning of the episode?
為什麼老師在節目開始時覺得身體很酸痛？

What is a "rally" in tennis, according to the teacher's explanation?
根據老師的解釋，網球中的「來回對打 (rally)」是什麼意思？

How did the match end, and what did both players do right after?
比賽是如何結束的？兩位球員結束後立刻做了什麼？
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Vocabulary Highlights:

Tiebreaker  搶七局 / 平局決對
A special game used to decide the winner when the score is tied.

Rally 來回對打
A continuous series of shots between players before a point is won.

Opponent 對手
A person that you are playing or fighting against in a game.
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Podcast Title: A Weekend in Taipei with a Mission
Host: Duncan 
Topic:  Volunteering, Environment, and Big City Sightseeing.
Focus: "Since..." (giving a reason), Future intentions (intend to, plan to), and travel vocabulary.

[Script]
"Hi everyone! Teacher Duncan here. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Today, I am sharing my big plans for this coming weekend. I am packing my bags and heading north to Taipei!
But this isn't a normal holiday. I am going to Taipei for a very special mission. I am participating in a beach cleanup. Do you know what a beach cleanup is? It is when a group of volunteers—people who work for free to help the community—go to the ocean to pick up trash and plastic. We are going to a beach just outside of Taipei City to help clean the coast.
I decided to do this because I love the ocean, but every time I visit the beach, I see plastic bottles, plastic bags, and old fishing nets in the sand. This litter is very dangerous for sea animals, like turtles and fish. So, on Saturday morning, I will put on my thick gloves, take a giant trash bag, and use metal tongs to pick up as much garbage as I can. It is hard work, and your back gets quite tired from bending down, but it feels amazing to see the beach looking beautiful and clean at the end of the day.
Now, since I am already in the area, I don't want to just go home right after the cleanup! Taipei is a huge, exciting city, so I plan to stay for the rest of the weekend to do some sightseeing. Sightseeing means traveling around a city to look at famous places and landmarks.
First on my list is Taipei 101. Even though I have seen it before, I never get tired of looking at it. It looks like a giant green bamboo stalk reaching into the clouds! If the weather is clear, I might take the super-fast elevator to the top floor to look at the whole city.
Second, I am a huge foodie, so I cannot leave Taipei without eating a hot bowl of traditional Taiwanese beef noodles. I heard there is a famous night market stall that serves the best spicy beef broth in town. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!
So, my weekend will be half hard work for the planet, and half fun in the city. I think that is the perfect balance, don't you? Next time you plan a trip, maybe you can look for a volunteer event in that area, too. You can save the world and explore somewhere new at the same time!
Let’s see if you can answer today’s travel questions."
[Script]

OUTRO:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.

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Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)

What is a "volunteer," according to the teacher?
 根據老師的說法，「志工 (volunteer)」是什麼意思？

Why is litter on the beach dangerous?
為什麼海灘上的垃圾很危險？

What two things does the teacher want to do in Taipei after the beach cleanup?
淨灘結束後，老師在台北想做的兩件事是什麼？

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Vocabulary Highlights:

Volunteer - 志工 / 自願者 A person who does work without getting paid.
Litter - (隨地丟棄的）垃圾 Small pieces of trash left on the ground or beach.
Since - 既然 / 因為 Used to introduce a reason (similar to 'because').
Sightseeing - 觀光 / 遊覽 Visiting interesting or famous places as a tourist.
Landmark - 地標 A famous building or object that is easy to recognize.

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Podcast Title: Rain, Rain, Go Away!
Host: Duncan 
Topic:Rainy Weather, Daily Frustrations, and Indoor Activities.
Focus: Present Perfect continuous (It has been raining), Future tense (It will continue), and sensory descriptions.

[Script]
"Hello everyone! Welcome back to the podcast. I’m Teacher Duncan, and if you look outside the window right now, you already know what today's topic is. That's right... rain.

[Script]
It has been raining non-stop for the past two days. Not just a little bit of rain, but pouring rain! When I woke up yesterday morning, the sky was completely grey and gloomy. I looked out the window and thought, 'Oh no, where is the sun?'
And guess what? I checked the weather forecast this morning, and the news is not good. It is going to continue raining for this entire coming week. Seven more days of water!
Living in Taiwan during the rainy season can be a bit difficult, can’t it? Think about your morning journey to school. You put on your raincoat, you open your umbrella, but by the time you walk into the classroom, your shoes are completely wet. Have you ever had wet socks at school? You walk across the floor and it goes squish, squish, squish. It is the worst feeling in the world!
Another funny problem is the laundry. In my house, we have clothes hanging everywhere right now because nothing will dry! The air is too humid. My living room looks like a clothing store.
But rainy days don’t have to be completely terrible. When it rains outside, it is the perfect excuse to stay inside, get cozy, and do your favorite indoor activities. You can play video games, you can bake cookies with your family, or—my favorite—you can listen to English podcasts!
So, let's make a deal. This week, while the rain is hitting your windows, don't be sad. Take out a good book, drink some hot milk tea, and stay dry. Rain, rain, go away, come again another day!
Now, let’s see if you can answer today's rainy day questions."

OUTRO:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.

__________________________________________________
Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)

How long has it been raining already, and how much longer will it continue?
已經下了幾天的雨？接下來還會持續下幾天？

What funny problem is happening in the teacher's house because of the rain?
因為下雨，老師家裡發生了什麼好笑的問題？

What are two indoor activities the teacher suggests you can do?
老師建議了哪兩項室內活動？
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Vocabulary Highlights:

Pouring - 傾盆大雨的 Raining very, very hard.
Gloomy - 陰暗的 / 憂鬱的 Dark, grey, and making you feel a little sad.
Forecast - 天氣預報 A report saying what the weather will be like.
Humid - 潮濕的 When there is a lot of water in the air.
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Podcast Title: The "Hidden" Snack Mystery
Host: Duncan
Guest: Tracy
Focus: [Dialogue] Phrasal Verbs (find out, catch up, give up), Secrets, and Food vocabulary.

[Script}
Teacher: Tracy, we have a very serious topic today. It’s about survival. How do you eat your favorite snacks without your kids stealing them?

Tracy: Oh, this is a professional skill. I have a "Secret Snack Map" in my head. If I leave a bag of cookies on the kitchen table, they disappear in three seconds. It’s like magic.

Teacher: It’s true! Kids have "snack radar." I can open a bag of chips in the basement, behind a closed door, and my boys will hear it from upstairs. They arrive in the kitchen like hungry zombies. "Mom... what are you eating? Can we have some?”

Tracy: (Laughs) "Hungry zombies" is perfect. So, I started getting creative. I found an old, empty box of "Super Bitter Green Tea." You know, the kind kids hate. I put my expensive Belgian chocolates inside that box. My kids see the green tea box and they make a face like they’re going to vomit. They never touch it!

Teacher: That is brilliant. I tried something similar. I bought a bag of "Spicy Dried Seaweed." My boys hate spicy food. I hid my gummy bears inside the seaweed bag. But it backfired!

Tracy: What happened? Did they find them?

Teacher: No, even worse. My wife didn't know the gummy bears were in there. She thought the seaweed was old, so she threw the whole bag in the trash! I lost all my candy! I was so sad.

Tracy: Oh no! That’s a tragedy! (Laughs) Last night, I thought I was being so smart. I was hiding in the pantry—you know, the small closet where we keep the food? I was sitting on the floor in the dark, eating a piece of cake.

Teacher: In the dark? In the closet? That’s true dedication, Tracy.

Tracy: I know! But then, my daughter walked by. She didn't see me, but she smelled the cake. She stopped, sniffed the air like a police dog, and said, "I smell vanilla... and secrets.”

Teacher: "I smell secrets!" That’s a great line for a movie. Did she catch you?

Tracy: She opened the door, looked down at me sitting on the floor with cake on my face, and just said, "Mom, I’m disappointed in you. Give me half.”

Teacher: (Laughs) Well, B1 students, being a parent means you never get to eat a whole cake by yourself. Never.

Outro:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.

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Comprehension Questions:

Why did Tracy put her chocolate in a green tea box?

Why did the teacher lose his gummy bears?

How did Tracy’s daughter find her in the pantry?

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「本集節目到這裡就結束了。如果你喜歡我們的內容，請在 Apple Podcasts 給我們 5 顆星。如果你覺得這個節目對你有所幫助，歡迎你們的支持和贊助我們。你的支持會用於平台的費用並讓節目變更好。非常感謝你的收聽，祝你有美好的一天！」
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Podcast Title: The "Boy vs. Girl" Survival Guide
Host: Duncan 
Guest: Tracy
Topic: [Dialogue] Conversation about children’s behavior
Focus: Comparing/Contrasting, Descriptive Adverbs, and Childhood behavior.

[Script]
Duncan: Welcome back to the podcast! Today is a very special episode because I am joined by my partner, Tracy. Tracy, how are you? Are you surviving the week?

Tracy: (Sighs) "Surviving" is exactly the right word. My house is currently a disaster zone. I have a son and a daughter, so it’s like living with two different types of weather. One is a thunderstorm, and the other is a hurricane.

Teacher: (Laughs) I understand completely. I have two boys, so my house is basically a constant wrestling match. Why is it that boys never just... sit? They are always moving, jumping, and running around!

Tracy: Exactly! My son thinks he is a professional stuntman. Last Tuesday, I walked into the living room, and he was standing on top of the bookshelf. I asked him, "What are you doing up there?" and he just looked at me and said, "I’m a mountain goat, Mom. Do you have any grass for me to eat?”

Teacher: A mountain goat! That’s hilarious. My boys don't climb bookshelves, but they do turn everything into a weapon. A spoon? That’s a sword. A pillow? That’s a bomb. Last night, they were "fighting" in the hallway, and I heard a loud CRASH. I ran out, and they had knocked over a giant lamp. I asked who did it, and they both pointed at the dog. We don't even have a dog, Tracy!

Tracy: (Laughs) They blamed a ghost dog! That’s classic. But you see, with my daughter, the trouble is different. She is the "Drama Queen." If her brother even looks at her favorite doll, she falls to the floor and cries like her heart is broken. She says, "Mom, he is destroying my soul!”

Teacher: "Destroying her soul?" Wow, that is very poetic for a kid!

Tracy: She is very dramatic. And the clothes! She changes her outfit five times a day. If there is one tiny spot of dirt on her dress, she acts like it’s a national emergency. She’ll say, "I can’t go to school like this! People will laugh at me!”

Teacher: My boys are the opposite. They would wear the same dirty shirt for a week if I let them. They think dirt is a "fashion choice.”

Tracy: (Laughs) So, listeners, the lesson is this: Boys break your furniture, but girls break your ears with all the talking and crying.

Teacher: It’s a tough choice, isn’t it? Let’s see if you were listening to our "struggle."

OUTRO:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.

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Comprehension Questions:

Why did Tracy's son climb the bookshelf?

Who did the teacher's boys blame for breaking the lamp?

Why did Tracy's daughter refuse to go to school?

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Podcast Title: The First Time at the Beach
Host: Duncan 
Topic: Memories, Nature, and Emotions.
Focus: Past Continuous (I was walking...) and Descriptive Adjectives.

[Script]
"For our episode today, let’s talk about the ocean. Do you remember the first time you saw the beach?

I remember it clearly. I was very small, maybe five years old. I was holding my mother’s hand as we walked over the sand. The sand was so hot! I felt like I was walking on fire. But then, we reached the water. The water was cool and salty.

I was standing at the edge of the ocean when a big wave came. I was terrified! I thought the ocean was trying to catch me. But my mom laughed and showed me how to jump over the waves.

I spent the whole afternoon building a sandcastle. I was trying to build the biggest castle in the world. I used shells for the windows and seaweed for the roof. But then, the tide came in. The water moved closer and closer, and suddenly... splash! My castle disappeared. I was a little sad, but my dad said, 'Don't worry, the ocean is just taking your castle back home.'

Now, I love the beach. It’s my favorite place to clear my head. The sound of the waves is like a song. When was the last time you felt the sand between your toes?"
[Script]

OUTRO:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.

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Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)

How did the teacher feel about the waves at first?

老師起初對海浪的感覺如何？

What did the teacher use to make the roof of the sandcastle?

老師用什麼東西做沙堡的屋頂？

What did the teacher’s dad say when the castle disappeared?

當沙堡消失時，老師的爸爸說了什麼？

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Vocabulary Highlights:

Tide - 潮汐 The rise and fall of the sea level.

Terrified - 極度恐懼的 Very, very scared.
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Podcast Title: A Day at the Zoo
Host: Duncan 
Topic: Animals, Directions, and Comparisons.
Focus: Superlatives (Tallest, heaviest) and "While" (doing two things at once).

[Script]
"Welcome back! Today we are taking a trip to the Taipei Zoo. It is one of the largest zoos in Asia! Have you been there recently?

My favorite animal to visit is the giraffe. They are the tallest land animals in the world. Did you know their tongues are blue? It’s true! I like to stand there while eating an ice cream and just watch them eat leaves from the high trees.

Then, of course, there are the Pandas. Everyone loves the Pandas. They look so soft and lazy. Most of the time, they are just sleeping or eating bamboo. They lead a very relaxed life, don't they? I wish I could sleep and eat bamboo all day!

But the zoo can be a bit difficult. It is very big, and you have to walk a lot. Last time I went, I got lost near the tropical birds. I was looking at a colorful parrot while trying to read the map at the same time. I walked in a circle for twenty minutes!

Next time you go to the zoo, remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring a lot of water. Which animal is your favorite? The scary tigers or the funny monkeys?"
[Script]

OUTRO:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.

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Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)

What color is a giraffe’s tongue?

長頸鹿的舌頭是什麼顏色的？

What was the teacher doing when he got lost?

老師迷路的時候正在做什麼？

What two things does the teacher recommend you bring to the zoo?

老師建議去動物園要帶哪兩樣東西？

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Vocabulary Highlights:

Superlative 最高級的 The 'most' or 'best' of something (e.g., Tallest).

Bamboo 竹子 What pandas eat!

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Podcast Title: The Magic of the Night Market
Host: Duncan 
Topic: Food, Senses, and Local Culture.
Focus: Sensory verbs (smell, taste, sound) and "Used to."

[Script]
"Hi everyone! I’m Teacher Duncan. I have a question for you: Are you hungry? Because today, we are going to my favorite place in Taiwan—the Night Market!

When I first moved here, I was amazed. The night market is like a sensory explosion. First, the sounds. You hear the games, the shouting of the bosses—'Come look! Cheaper here!'—and the sound of food frying. Then, the smells. Some people hate the smell of stinky tofu, but I actually like it now! I 'used to' think it was strange, but now I think it smells delicious… not really.

My favorite thing to eat is sweet potato balls. They are crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. I also love the 'big sausage wrap small sausage.' Do you like that? It is so yummy and clever!

But the night market isn't just about food. It’s about the feeling of the community. You see families walking together, teenagers playing claw machines, and tourists looking confused. If you go to a night market this weekend, try to listen to the English around you. Sometimes you can hear tourists trying to order food in English.  You should go help them!  Imagine if you are tourist in another country.  How would you feel if someone helped you?  You would feel happy and grateful Am I right?

OUTRO:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.

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Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)

How did the teacher feel about stinky tofu in the past?

老師以前對臭豆腐的感覺如何？

What are the two textures of the sweet potato balls?

地瓜球的兩種口感是什麼？

What does the teacher suggest you do if you see a tourist at the market?

老師建議如果你在夜市看到遊客該怎麼做？

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Vocabulary Highlights:

Sensory - 感官的  Related to see, smell, taste, touch, or hear.

Used to - 過去式   Refers to past habits or experiences.

Chewy - 有嚼勁的 Needs a lot of work with your teeth (like boba).
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Podcast Title: The Heat is Coming! (夏天要來了！)
Host: Duncan 
Topic: Summer in Taiwan, Staying Cool, and Nature.
Focus: Comparative adjectives (Hotter, Wetter, Faster) and "Should/Shouldn't."

[Script]
"Whew! Is it just me, or is it getting hot in here? Welcome back. Today we are talking about the upcoming summer.

[Script]
In Taiwan, summer isn't just a season; it’s a challenge! It’s getting hotter every day. Pretty soon, the cicadas will start singing in the trees—you know that loud ZZZZZZ sound? That is the sound of summer.

I want to give you some advice for the Taiwan summer. First, you should always carry an umbrella. Not just for the rain, but for the sun! The sun in July and August is very strong. Second, you must drink a lot of water. I see many students drinking sweet bubble tea every day. I love bubble tea too, but water is better for your body when it’s 38 degrees outside!

My favorite summer activity is going to the East Coast. Have you been to Hualien or Taitung? The ocean there is so blue and deep. I like to stand in the water and feel the waves hit my legs. It makes me feel small and calm.

But be careful! Summer also means typhoon season. When a typhoon comes, we stay inside, eat instant noodles, and watch the wind blow. It’s a very 'Taiwan' feeling, isn't it?

What are your plans for the summer vacation? Are you going to go to a summer camp? Or are you going to stay in the air conditioning and read books? Whatever you do, try to stay cool and stay hydrated. See you in the next episode!"

OUTRO:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.

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Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)

What is the "sound of summer" that the teacher describes?

老師所描述的「夏天的聲音」是什麼？

Why should you carry an umbrella in the summer? (Two reasons!)

為什麼夏天應該帶傘？（請說出兩個原因！）

What is the teacher's favorite place to go in the summer?

老師夏天最喜歡去的地方在哪裡？

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Vocabulary Highlights:

Cicadas - Insects that make a loud sound in the trees. 知了 / 蟬

Challenge - Something that is difficult to do. 挑戰

Hydrated - To drink enough water so you don't feel sick.補充水分

Goggles - Special glasses used for swimming. 泳鏡

Typhoon - A very strong storm with wind and rain. 颱風

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Podcast Title: The Legend of the "Perfect" Pitch
Host: Duncan 
Topic: Adverbs of frequency (Always, Never, Usually) and "Used to."

[Script]
"Hi students! We are talking about baseball again today, but today’s story is about a girl named May. May is twelve years old, and she has a dream. She doesn't want to play piano or violin—she wants to be a pitcher.

[Script]
But May lives in a small town, and some people say, 'May, girls don't play baseball. You should play softball instead.' May just smiles and says, 'Watch me.'

Every morning at 6:00 AM, before school, May goes to the park. She has a target painted on a brick wall. Thump. Thump. Thump. She throws the ball 100 times every single day. Her arm gets tired. Sometimes it rains. Sometimes her friends are sleeping, but May is always practicing.

One day, the local team had a big tryout. May walked to the mound. The boys laughed. 'She’s too small,' they said. But when May threw the first ball, nobody laughed. It was a perfect strike. She didn't just have power; she had control.

May taught everyone a lesson that day. It doesn't matter if you are a boy or a girl. It doesn't matter if you are small. If you have the dedication to practice when no one is watching, you can win. May is now the starting pitcher for her team. Next time you think something is 'too difficult,' think about May and her brick wall."

OUTRO:
That is the end of our story. Good job!
Now, can you answer the three questions? Listen again if you need to.

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Comprehension Questions (English & Traditional Chinese)

What time does May go to the park to practice?

May 每天幾點去公園練習？

What did the boys do when May first walked to the mound?

當 May 第一次走上投手丘時，那些男生做了什麼？

What is the lesson of May’s story?

May 的故事給了我們什麼啟示？

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Vocabulary Highlights:

Pitcher - The player who throws the ball to the batter. 投手 

Target - An object you try to hit. 目標 

Strike - When the batter misses a good pitch. 好球

Tryout - A test to see if you are good enough for a team.選拔賽 / 試訓 (shi xun) 

Dedication - Working very hard because you care about a goal. 奉獻 / 執著 (feng xian)

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