2020年1月6日 星期一

Reproof

reproof  
[rɪˈpruf]
n. [U,C](pl. ~s [~s] )
the act of reproving; a rebuke╱責罵;非難

 He has received a sharp reproof for bad behavior. 他因行為不檢受到嚴厲的責罵。
 She picked up the broken plate without a word of reproof to her daughter. 她收拾好打破的盤子,對女兒並沒有責罵之辭。
 Reproof never does a wise man harm. [諺]嚴斥無損於智者。



單數: reproof
複數: reproofs


reprove  v.  責罵,叱責

reproach  n.  責罵
scolding  n.  斥責
criticism  n.  批評

2019年12月11日 星期三

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2015年8月26日 星期三

Terror Strikes Mumbai

        Terrorists attacked many different places in the heart of Mumbai, India in a series of coordinated strikes that began on November 26, 2008. Hundreds of people were killed or held hostage at several locations throughout the city. The siege ended 3 days later when commandos stormed the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel and eliminated the last group of terrorists in a fierce battle.
Most of the violence occurred in the Taj hotel, a popular tourist destination. A total of ten terrorists also attacked several others places in Mumbai, including a Jewish center and the largest train station in the city. The Indian government reported that 173 people were killed in shootings and bombings, and 308 people were wounded.
Officials stated that the attackers arrived by boat and quickly spread throughout Mumbai. The violence appeared to be random and the attackers did not target foreigners, as earlier reported. Police killed nine of the ten suspects during the fighting. The lone survivor, a 21-year-old Pakistani man named Ajmal Amir Kasab, remains in police custody.
Questions instantly arose about the Indian government’s ability to handle the terror attacks. Officials received warnings in 2007 that terrorists planned to hit Mumbai from the water, but the security forces did not have enough equipment and weapons to prevent such a large attack.
Evidence indicated that some Pakistan-based Islamic groups may be responsible for the Mumbai attacks. After several weeks of the incident, the Pakistan government have arrested several members linked to the attacks. At the same time, Pakistan officials planned to work with India to take action to fight the terrorist activities.
Funerals and memorials have been held throughout India since the attacks, and Mumbai is struggling to regain its normal state.


Reading Comprehension
(   ) 1. When did the Mumbai terrorist attacks end?
(A) November 26, 2008.
(B) November 29, 2008
(C) November 23, 2008.
(D) It's not mentioned in the article.
(    ) 2. Based on the article, which of the following places was not attacked by the terrorists?
(A) A Jewish center.
(B) The Taj hotel.
(C) The largest train station in Mumbai.
(D) The Taj Mahal.
(   ) 3. Who was supposed to be the target of the Mumbai terrorist attacks?
(A) Foreigners traveling in Mumbai.
(B) No specific targets.
(C) The Indian government.
(D) A Pakistani man named Ajmal Amir Kasab.
(   ) 4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
 (A) 308 people were killed in the Mumbai terrorist attacks.
 (B) The attackers entered Mumbai by sea and killed people at random.
 (C) It is believed that some Islamic groups in Pakistan were behind the Mumbai attacks.
 (D) The Mumbai terrorist attacks ended when the last group of terrorists was killed by the     Indian soldiers in a hotel.
(    ) 5. How did the Indian and the Pakistan government respond to the terrorist attacks?
 (A) The Indian government had received warnings earlier and was well-prepared for the 
                   terrorist attacks.
 (B) The Pakistan government had arrested a 21-year-old Pakistani man related to the attacks.
 (C) The Indian government had enough weapons to prevent any attacks.
 (D) The Pakistan government planned to work with India to fight against terrorists.


Vocabulary and Phrases
1. terrorist [`tEr1rIst] n. 恐怖份子
2.  Mumbai [&m5m`baI ; &m^m`baI] n.  孟買
3. India [`IndI1] n.  印度
    Indian [`IndI1n] adj.  印度(人)的
4. coordinated [ko`OrdN&etId] adj. 相互協調的
5. hostage [`hAstIdZ] n. 人質
6. siege  [sidZ] n. 圍困,包圍
7. commando [k1`m8ndo] n. 突擊隊員
8. Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel n. 泰姬瑪哈宮殿與塔樓飯店
9. eliminate  [I&lIm1net] v. 根除
10. fierce [fI1s] adj. 激烈的
11. destination [&dEst1`neS1n] n. 目的地
12. Jewish [`dZuIS] adj. 猶太人的
13. random [`r8nd1m] adj. 隨機的
14. suspect  [`s^spEkt] n. 嫌疑犯
15. survivor [s1`vaIv2] n.  生還者
16. Pakistan [&p8kI`st8n] n. 巴基斯坦
Pakistani [&p8kI`st8nI] adj. 巴基斯坦(人)的
17. custody [`k^st1dI] n.  拘留
18. warning  [`wOrnI9] n. 警告
19. evidence [`Ev1d1ns] n. [U] 證據
20. Islamic [Is`l8mIk] adj.  伊斯蘭教的,回教的
21. funeral [`fjun1r1l] n. 喪禮
22. memorial [m1`morI1l] n. 紀念活動;紀念碑
23. regain  [rI`Gen] v. 恢復



Translation
恐怖襲擊孟買

20081126,恐怖份子開始以一連串經過精密協調策劃的行動,攻擊位於印度孟買市中心的多處不同地點,數百人在市內各地喪生或遭挾持。而在突擊隊員猛攻泰姬瑪哈宮殿與塔樓飯店,並在一場激烈的戰役中,殲滅最後一群恐怖份子後,這場長達三天的攻擊行動才終於宣告落幕。
大多數的暴力事件均發生於泰姬飯店,一個極受歡迎的觀光標的,而總計10名的恐怖份子同時也攻擊了孟買市內的多處其他地點,其中包含一處猶太中心,以及該市內最大的火車站。根據印度政府的報告,總計有173人於槍擊及爆炸中喪生,308人受傷。
政府官員表示,攻擊者搭船抵達,並迅速散佈至孟買市內各地;暴力事件似乎是隨機發生,而且攻擊者並非如先前報導所說,特意以外國人為攻擊目標。警方在戰鬥中格殺了10名可疑份子中的9人,而唯一的生還者,名為埃吉蒙埃米爾卡薩布的21歲巴基斯坦男子,目前則仍遭警方拘留。
印度政府處理恐怖攻擊的能力立即遭受質疑,官員在2007年就曾收到過警告,表示恐怖份子計畫要從水路襲擊孟買,但維安部隊並沒有足夠的設備及武器來防止這類的大型攻擊。
證據指出,部分以巴基斯坦為基地的伊斯蘭團體,可能要為這次的孟買攻擊事件負責。在恐怖攻擊後數週,巴基斯坦政府逮捕了數名與該攻擊事件相關的成員。同時,巴基斯坦官員也計畫要與印度政府合作,採取行動以對抗恐怖活動。

自恐怖攻擊後,印度各地便不斷在舉辦葬禮及各項紀念活動,而孟買也正奮力要回歸正常生活。

Pandas Arrive in Taiwan

      For most people, 2008 was a year of tough economic times and financial uncertainty. However, there was one bright spot for the people of Taiwan at the end of the year—the arrival of two pandas last December.
        The Taipei Zoo in Muzha is now the new home of Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan. These two bears left Chengdu, Sichuan, on December 23, and arrived in Taiwan the same day on a special three-hour, direct flight on EVA Airlines. After spending a month in quarantine, the pandas were expected to make their public debut on January 26, which is right at the start of the traditional Chinese New Year.
        Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan will certainly be living in style and comfort in Taiwan. With sponsorship from the Shin Kong Group, the Taipei Zoo was able to build the pandas a brand-new three-story facility, which was reported to have cost as much as NT$300 million to construct. The pandas’ new home features an outdoor play area and an indoor sleeping room with all-season air conditioning.
        According to Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin, as many as 6 million visitors are expected to visit the Taipei Zoo in 2009 in order to see the pandas. So, those wanting to catch a glimpse of these cute black-and-white bears should be prepared for long lines. The Taipei Zoo has already announced special extended visiting hours for the pandas’ first week’s public appearance. The zoo will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
        For those who don’t want to brave the crowds, the Taipei Zoo has set up a special website at http://www.zoo.gov.tw/panda/ to keep people updated about the pandas. The site features information in both Chinese and English. TV news has also been frequently showing footage of Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan as they adjust to their new environment in Taipei.
         So, despite all of the economic challenges to be faced in the year ahead, many people are happy to know that there is at least one thing to look forward to in 2009—the opportunity to see two cute and cuddly panda bears here in Taiwan for the first time.


Reading Comprehension
(   ) 1. When did the pandas arrive in Taiwan?
(A) December 23, 2008.
(B) December 26, 2008.
(C) January 23, 2009.
(D) January 26, 2009.
(   ) 2. Which of the following statements of the pandas’ new home is NOT correct?
(A) It is a three-story facility.
(B) It costs NT$300 million to build.
(C) It has an indoor sleeping room.
(D) It has a play area with air conditioning.
(   ) 3. If you are planning to see the pandas at the Taipei Zoo, which of the following situations would happen?
(A) Seeing the pandas without waiting in long lines.
(B) Seeing the pandas on Chinese New Year Eve.
(C) Entering the zoo at 9 a.m.
(D) Entering the zoo without buying tickets.
(   ) 4. What does the word “brave” mean in the fifth paragraph?
(A) Having courage.
(B) Dealing with the situation.
(C) Fighting.
(D) Being angry with the situation.
(   ) 5. Which of the following statements is correct?
(A) It costs NT$6 million to build the pandas’ new home.
(B) It is expected that 300 million tourists will visit the Taipei Zoo for the pandas.
(C) The pandas have to be kept in quarantine for a month, starting from January 26.
(D) The pandas arrived in Taiwan on a special direct flight.

Vocabulary and Phrases
1.          tough [t^f] adj. 棘手的,困難的
2.          economic [&ik1`nAmIk] adj. 經濟的
3.          financial [f1`n8nS1l] adj. 財務的
4.          uncertainty [^n`s3tNtI] n. 不確定
5.          quarantine [`kwOr1n&tin] n. 隔離,檢疫
6.          debut [dI`bju] n. 首度公開露面,首度登台
7.          certainly [`s3tNlI] adv. 必定,無疑地
8.          sponsorship [`spAns2&SIp] n. 贊助
9.          facility [f1`sIl1tI] n. (供特定用途使用的) 場所,設備
10.      construct [k1n`str^kt] v. 建造
11.      air conditioning [Er k1n`dIS1nI9] n. 空調系統
12.      according to  根據…
 13.          glimpse [GlImps] n. 一瞥
14.          extended [Ik`stEndId] adj. 延長的
15.          website (= site) [`wEb&saIt] n. 網站
16.          update [^p`det] v. 更新 (資訊等)
17.          frequently [`frIkwEntlI] adv. 經常地
18.          footage [`f5tIdZ] n. (影片的) 連續鏡頭,片段
7.          adjust [1`dZ^st] v. 調整…以適應
8.          despite [dI`spaIt] prep. 儘管
9.          cuddly [`k^dlI] adj. 令人想擁抱的
團團圓圓到台灣

    對多數人而言,2008年是經濟時局艱困與金融情勢令人不安的一年,然而,2008年年底對台灣民眾來說,卻有件值得高興的事,那就是兩隻大貓熊在去年12月抵達台灣了。
    位在木柵的台北動物園,現在已經成了團團、圓圓的新家,這兩隻大貓熊在1223離開四川成都,搭乘長榮航空3小時直飛的班機,在同一天抵達台灣。預計經過一個月的隔離後,大貓熊將於126初次公開亮相,也是傳統農曆春節的大年初一。
    團團和圓圓在台灣一定會過得豪華且舒適。在新光集團贊助下,台北動物園得以為大貓熊打造全新的三層樓設施,據說建造經費高達三億台幣。大貓熊新家的特色是坐擁一間戶外遊戲區,以及全年空調的就寢空間。
    根據台北市長郝龍斌預估,2009年將有600萬遊客前來台北動物園參觀大貓熊。因此,想一睹這些黑白兩色可愛貓熊的民眾,要有大排長龍的準備。台北動物園方面已經宣布,大貓熊首度公開現身的那個禮拜,將延長參觀時間,當天園區開放時間為早上八點半到下午五點半。
    至於那些不想人擠人的民眾,台北動物園也已設立網站專區:http://www.zoo.gov.tw/panda/,讓民眾掌握大貓熊的最新消息,網站上中、英文資訊俱全。在團團、圓圓適應台北新環境的同時,電視新聞也會不時會播放牠們的影片。
    所以,儘管去年面臨各種經濟上的挑戰,但在得知2009年至少有一件值得期待的事,許多人都感到欣慰,那就是首次有機會在台灣當地,看到兩隻可愛又惹人疼惜的大貓熊。

2015年8月25日 星期二

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推動中小學國際教育 教育部率團訪英取經

推動中小學國際教育 教育部率團訪英取經
2009-11-18
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 為推動台灣國中和小學的國際教育,教育部國際文教處長劉慶仁率領代表團,到英國汲取經驗,預定明年初公佈中小學教育白皮書,為培養台灣學生成為世界公民奠定堅實的基礎。

 劉慶仁此行率領師範大學教育政策與行政研究所所長黃乃熒,及高中、高職、國中、國小等共九所學校代表到英國參訪,拜會英國文化協會、參訪倫敦與愛丁堡的中小學,實地了解國際教育的推動情況,訪問期間並將參加英國中小學國際教育會議。

 劉慶仁告訴中央社說,因應全球化的趨勢,教育部去年起開始加強推動中小學的國際教育工作,希望從小學開始,培養具有國際視野與國際競爭力的人才。

 這是教育部首次組團考察英國的國際教育。

 他表示,英國於2004年克拉克(Charles Clarke)擔任教育部長時推動國際教育,「將世界融入國際級教育」,目標包括:為孩子、青年及成人在全球社會生活及經濟工作中做好準備;參與國際夥伴合作,實現彼此的目標。

 劉慶仁表示,英國教育部與多數國家推動國際教育交流,成效良好,有幾項值得台灣借鏡的方法,包括:提供資訊科技合作,設立Global Gateway國際教育網站(www.globalgateway.org), 提供海外夥伴學校找尋服務;鼓勵學校與海外學校締結夥伴關係;校長國際訪問研習,專注學校領導主題;教師國際專業成長;舉辦國際教育週、「連結教室」(Connecting Classrooms)等。

 台灣自去年起與英國文化協會合作,推動連結教室三年計畫,利用網路科技為媒介,針對包括地球暖化、人權、永續發展等全球性議題,融入各科教學,藉此培養世界公民,掌握全球性議題。
 劉慶仁指出,這次訪英的學校代表,返國後將以種子教師的身分,舉辦工作坊,展現參觀考察的實際成果,預定明年公佈中小學國際教育白皮書,為未來的國際教育奠定政策基礎。

 他說,為推動中小學國際教育與交流,24日到27日教育部將在台北舉辦第一屆國際教育博覽會,包括英國、日本、南韓、印尼、泰國、新加坡、馬來西亞、越南等國都將參加。

第8屆智慧鐵人跨國際高中職創意競賽開跑 八年傳承與感恩 歐美亞菁英薈萃




由教育部補助辦理的全國高中職智慧鐵人創意競賽又要開跑啦!繼第7屆報名人數突破1萬1,000人,第8屆活動將於今年年底展開第1梯次的報名,時間為12月14日至1月28日,比賽時間為3月14日、3月21日及3月28日;第2梯次報名時間為3月29日至4月29日,比賽時間為5月23日、5月30日及6月6日。複賽時間為7月10日至7月11日,決賽則訂於7月26日至7月31日。報名截止前,報名成功隊伍可優先選擇比賽時間與場地,名額有限,請有意參賽隊伍把握時間!


 舉辦多年,鐵人賽的比賽方式早已跨越高中職,廣受各級同學們的喜愛。以電腦遊戲闖關的概念設計,結合生活所學、自然、人文、藝術、體育等學校所學知識作為關卡題目,並以遊戲方式包裝,在比賽情境中刺激參賽者的思考、發揮所學,更啟發學生對自身能力的學習。參賽者需在與外界隔離的條件下,經過規劃、設計到親手產出作品的過程,通過實踐能力的考驗,加上隊伍成員必須互相合作,加乘彼此的專長,以完成許多不可能的任務,這種莫大的成就感,讓參賽過的同學讚許本競賽是個實現英雄夢的樂園!


 智慧鐵人創意競賽不但風靡了學生,許多家長也欣喜著他們子女的轉變;而與賽學生升學後,也成為比賽的工作人員。整個競賽家族的形成,正是我國創造力起飛的基礎。本次記者會也特別邀請曾參賽的學生及家長,一同見證參賽後子女的成長、心得及甘苦談。


今 年第6屆的國際邀請賽,國際隊伍除了德國、日本、新加坡、韓國,以及去年回鍋即奪走最佳隊呼的法國隊外,還有來自夏威夷的新面孔,這同時宣告鐵人的腳步往美洲版圖前進的一大步。夏威夷於去年時得知鐵人賽的競賽內容時,就積極表示將組隊來台,並透露未來有意以夏威夷為主要據點,辦理全美國性的初賽選拔、培訓學生參賽。有了新成員的加入,相信對於所有參賽者及其他國際隊伍都是一大激勵與挑戰! 智慧鐵人創意競賽不但擴張了國際賽版圖,更重要的,參賽的隊伍皆是歐、美、亞洲中最重視創造力的國家!


 智慧鐵人創意競賽,是我國自91年公布創造力教育白皮書後,各級創造力教育生根發芽的部分見證,比賽中學生展現的多元活力與創意表現,更是我國未來立足世界的希望。