- Jan 03 Tue 2012 10:50
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Variety Is the Spice of Life 人生要多彩多姿
- Dec 26 Mon 2011 13:55
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The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race雪梨荷巴特帆船賽
轉自蘋果派生活英語
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race雪梨荷巴特帆船賽
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Yachting usually makes people think of sipping wine and letting one's hair down at sea. However, the famous yacht race from Sydney, Australia to Hobart on the island of Tasmania is no place to relax. Taking place on Boxing Day, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is one of the most difficult yacht races around, and its wave of popularity is steadily growing. The first race was held in 1945, with the winner finishing in six days, 14 hours, and 22 minutes. Over the years, yachts and their crews have set new speed records in the race. The current one was set by Wild Oats XI in 2005.
The Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race雪梨荷巴特帆船賽
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Yachting usually makes people think of sipping wine and letting one's hair down at sea. However, the famous yacht race from Sydney, Australia to Hobart on the island of Tasmania is no place to relax. Taking place on Boxing Day, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is one of the most difficult yacht races around, and its wave of popularity is steadily growing. The first race was held in 1945, with the winner finishing in six days, 14 hours, and 22 minutes. Over the years, yachts and their crews have set new speed records in the race. The current one was set by Wild Oats XI in 2005.
- Dec 20 Tue 2011 15:02
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香草冰淇淋佐草莓香檳冷湯
- Dec 20 Tue 2011 15:00
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草莓巧克力
- Dec 20 Tue 2011 15:00
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紅酒醬汁草莓
- Dec 20 Tue 2011 13:55
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Ancient X-Files遠古X檔案
轉自蘋果派生活英語
Ancient X-Files遠古X檔案
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Thanks to the Harry Potter series, more people today know about the philosopher's stone. This well-known substance was supposedly able to turn lead into gold. Some saw it as an elixir of life, which was capable of keeping a person young and alive forever. Needless to say, anyone that practiced alchemy wanted it for themselves, including Sir Isaac Newton. Perhaps the greatest scientist that ever lived, Newton wrote about his findings in this field. However, much of it was written in code. In Secret of the Dark Arts, experts try to uncover if Newton did in fact hide the secret to eternal wealth and everlasting life. The answers to all these mysteries can be found on NGC's Ancient X-Files this month.
Ancient X-Files遠古X檔案
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Thanks to the Harry Potter series, more people today know about the philosopher's stone. This well-known substance was supposedly able to turn lead into gold. Some saw it as an elixir of life, which was capable of keeping a person young and alive forever. Needless to say, anyone that practiced alchemy wanted it for themselves, including Sir Isaac Newton. Perhaps the greatest scientist that ever lived, Newton wrote about his findings in this field. However, much of it was written in code. In Secret of the Dark Arts, experts try to uncover if Newton did in fact hide the secret to eternal wealth and everlasting life. The answers to all these mysteries can be found on NGC's Ancient X-Files this month.
- Nov 30 Wed 2011 13:55
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Destination: San Francisco and Alcatraz Island前進美國 舊金山與惡魔島
轉自蘋果派生活英語
Destination: San Francisco and Alcatraz Island前進美國 舊金山與惡魔島
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Inmates did not want to be locked up on Alcatraz, which stopped functioning as a federal prison in 1963. However, many visitors still insist on taking a boat out to the island to see what it was all about. Alcatraz is now a huge tourist destination, and the new, nighttime tour of the facilities offers an intense experience. One visitor said the trip made him feel like he was going to prison himself. Nighttime visitors also get to hear scarier stories and listen to recordings of prisoners and guards from the past. It is a scary and sad place, but Alcatraz, just like San Francisco, continues to fascinate people today.
Destination: San Francisco and Alcatraz Island前進美國 舊金山與惡魔島
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Inmates did not want to be locked up on Alcatraz, which stopped functioning as a federal prison in 1963. However, many visitors still insist on taking a boat out to the island to see what it was all about. Alcatraz is now a huge tourist destination, and the new, nighttime tour of the facilities offers an intense experience. One visitor said the trip made him feel like he was going to prison himself. Nighttime visitors also get to hear scarier stories and listen to recordings of prisoners and guards from the past. It is a scary and sad place, but Alcatraz, just like San Francisco, continues to fascinate people today.
- Nov 21 Mon 2011 13:55
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No Bull about It西班牙東北部舉行 最後一場鬥牛
轉自蘋果派生活英語
No Bull about It西班牙東北部舉行 最後一場鬥牛
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September 25, 2011 marked the last bullfight to take place at the historic La Monumental arena in Barcelona, Spain. The law banning bullfighting in the northeastern region of Catalonia was passed in July of 2010 and will take effect on January 1, 2012. Considered a long-standing Spanish tradition, this blood sport has been the target of heated debate and regarded as cruel by animal rights activists. Both fans and opponents of bullfighting showed up at Barcelona's farewell event.
No Bull about It西班牙東北部舉行 最後一場鬥牛
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September 25, 2011 marked the last bullfight to take place at the historic La Monumental arena in Barcelona, Spain. The law banning bullfighting in the northeastern region of Catalonia was passed in July of 2010 and will take effect on January 1, 2012. Considered a long-standing Spanish tradition, this blood sport has been the target of heated debate and regarded as cruel by animal rights activists. Both fans and opponents of bullfighting showed up at Barcelona's farewell event.
- Nov 15 Tue 2011 13:55
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The Collection Agency Is Calling催款公司找上門
轉自蘋果派生活英語
The Collection Agency Is Calling催款公司找上門
●會話英文
Eve:The important thing now is that you pay it off.
Jack:Tell me something I don't know.
Eve:Do you have the money to make a large payment right away? Say, half your total?
Jack:That's impossible. I just bought a new computer, so I'm broke.
Eve:Then we should discuss setting up a payment plan.
Jack:What does that mean?
Eve:It means you agree to pay a set amount each month for the next five to six months until your debt is cleared.
Jack:That won't work, either.
The Collection Agency Is Calling催款公司找上門
●會話英文
Eve:The important thing now is that you pay it off.
Jack:Tell me something I don't know.
Eve:Do you have the money to make a large payment right away? Say, half your total?
Jack:That's impossible. I just bought a new computer, so I'm broke.
Eve:Then we should discuss setting up a payment plan.
Jack:What does that mean?
Eve:It means you agree to pay a set amount each month for the next five to six months until your debt is cleared.
Jack:That won't work, either.
- Oct 11 Tue 2011 13:55
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Take Back the Night重回夜晚的懷抱──婦女夜間保護運動
轉自蘋果派生活英語
Take Back the Night重回夜晚的懷抱──婦女夜間保護運動
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No matter if you are old, young, a man, or a woman, you have probably had a frightening experience at night. In the dark, it is easy to feel unsafe, and unfortunately, there are many reasons why you may not actually be safe at night. However, for some people, these feelings of fright are not acceptable. People, specifically women, were sick and tired of being too scared to walk out of their homes in their own towns and neighborhoods. They did not want to be trapped anymore, so they decided to Take Back the Night.
Take Back the Night重回夜晚的懷抱──婦女夜間保護運動
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No matter if you are old, young, a man, or a woman, you have probably had a frightening experience at night. In the dark, it is easy to feel unsafe, and unfortunately, there are many reasons why you may not actually be safe at night. However, for some people, these feelings of fright are not acceptable. People, specifically women, were sick and tired of being too scared to walk out of their homes in their own towns and neighborhoods. They did not want to be trapped anymore, so they decided to Take Back the Night.
- Oct 04 Tue 2011 13:55
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Playing with Fire 燃燒的鬥志
轉自蘋果派生活英語
Playing with Fire 燃燒的鬥志
●會話英文
Bess finds Harry in their basement at 2:00 Playing with Fire AM.
Bess: My goodness, Harry. Why aren't you in bed?
Harry: I couldn't sleep because I was burning with desire to get this trick right.
Bess: Is it that important to you?
Harry: Yes, very. After I crashed and burned on my last try, there's been nothing else on my mind.
Bess: I think your fans are completely
satisfied with all the tricks in your
current routine.
Harry: But I'm not. I need to do bigger and better stunts if I want to be the best magician ever.
Playing with Fire 燃燒的鬥志
●會話英文
Bess finds Harry in their basement at 2:00 Playing with Fire AM.
Bess: My goodness, Harry. Why aren't you in bed?
Harry: I couldn't sleep because I was burning with desire to get this trick right.
Bess: Is it that important to you?
Harry: Yes, very. After I crashed and burned on my last try, there's been nothing else on my mind.
Bess: I think your fans are completely
satisfied with all the tricks in your
current routine.
Harry: But I'm not. I need to do bigger and better stunts if I want to be the best magician ever.
