Live互動英語 2019 年 11 月號 No.223【有聲版】

Live互動英語 2019 年 11 月號 No.223【有聲版】

Author: LiveABC編輯群

Publisher: 希伯崙股份有限公司

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Total Pages: 105

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〔適用對象:國高中生~成人,一般生活英語會話、全民英檢中級程度〕 Live互動英語雜誌:教材貼近生活、流行,內容實用充滿趣味,附真人情境式主題會話,體驗如在國外環境學英語的驚人效果,讓你輕鬆開口說英語! ►購買完整紙本書請上:https://goo.gl/sgu0uq Live Interactive English Live互動英語 NO. 223 November 2019年11月號 4 專題報導 9 焦點話題 10 動物趣聞 The Small but Mighty Kiwi 紐西蘭國寶——奇異鳥 奇異鳥得名自其kee-wee的叫聲,嘴長且尖,雖因翅膀退化無法飛行,卻能用強而有力的雙腿跑步。但究竟為什麼紐西蘭要以這種可愛卻無法飛行的鳥作為國鳥呢? 14 食物歷史 Everything You Didn't Know about Chocolate 關於巧克力你不知道的事 美味的巧克力由可可豆製成,不過你可知道可可最早並不是作為甜點,而是一種苦味的飲品,甚至還曾被當作貨幣使用?巧克力不僅有豐富的歷史,還有許多令人驚訝的健康益處,趕快來瞧瞧! 18 日常好用句 Don't count your chickens before they hatch. 不要高興得太早;別打如意算盤。 19 主題式會話 Talking about Weather 聊天氣 22 旅遊好去處 Disney Parks around the World 迪士尼樂園——創造歡樂與甜蜜回憶 一九五五年,第一座迪士尼樂園於美國加州開幕,矢志成為「地球上最快樂的地方」,為大人小孩帶來歡樂。如今,全球有六座迪士尼度假區,各有特色,不妨日後安排來趟神奇王國的體驗之旅吧! 26 克漏字 Reducing Pollution with Fish Skin and Algae 魚皮海藻塑膠,環保愛地球 一次性塑膠用品對海洋造成的危害不言而喻,雖然使用方便,卻得要花上幾百年才有可能分解。最近,一名英國大學生用魚皮和海藻製成一種透明材質來取代塑膠,不只可以自然分解,還可以用作堆肥使用。 28 心理健康 Learning from Rejection 面對拒絕的心理調適 被人拒絕很痛,但不應該成為你前進的阻力!俗話說「失敗為成功之母」,要如何告別玻璃心,過一個正向積極的人生?一起來看看本文的建議。 33 唱歌學英語 Studying English with Songs: Never Really Over 凱蒂.佩芮:〈從未結束〉 34 焦點人物 Kawhi Leonard's Quiet Road to Stardom 沉默的王者:「可愛」.雷納德 今年六月,安靜不多話的雷納德帶領多倫多暴龍拿下美國職業籃球聯賽總冠軍,雖然他在NBA的地位持續攀升,但他低調務實的個性使他成為NBA最好的榜樣之一! 38 生活情境對話 Buying a Refrigerator 買冰箱 ‧ 英語聽力測驗 42 社會現象 Loot Boxes: Play Time or Pay Time? 電玩戰利品箱:是驚喜還是賭博? 市面上許多手遊經常主打免費遊玩,但事實上遊戲公司常透過「戰利品箱」的機制來圖利,用獲得神兵利器或稀有角色的機會引誘玩家不斷花錢,來看看各國如何因應這個「類賭博」的現象。 46 談天說地話英文 47 閱讀策略 Which Came First: The Turkey or Thanksgiving? 火雞和感恩節孰先孰後? 每年美國人會在秋天享用感恩節大餐,通常有一隻烤火雞作為主菜,以致於這個節日逐漸被稱為「火雞日」。為什麼感恩節要吃火雞呢?這一切都得要從感恩節的由來開始了解…… 53 翻譯練習 Translation Practice 翻譯練習 56 科技應用 The History and Modern Uses of the Quick Response Code QR碼的發展與應用 你知道方形QR碼發明的靈感來自於圍棋嗎?除了可用來付款、加好友,QR碼還可以被用在什麼地方呢? 60 電影快報 ‧ The Addams Family 《阿達一族》 ‧ Terminator: Dark Fate 《魔鬼終結者:黑暗宿命》 ‧ Frozen 2 《冰雪奇緣2》 62 Movie Trailer English 看預告片學英文 63 General English Proficiency Test 全民英檢中級模擬閱讀試題 65 Chinese Translation & Answer Key 中文翻譯含解答 Kawhi Leonard’s Quiet Road to Stardom When it comes to the world of professional basketball, most players enjoy being in the public eye, where they can show off their fame and fortune. We don’t often see players who prefer to play for the love of the game and not the fame—players like the 28-year-old Kawhi Leonard. Earlier this year, the quiet Kawhi led the Toronto Raptors in their most successful season yet, when they won the NBA (National Basketball Association) championship for the first time in history. Kawhi joined the team in 2018 and was also named the NBA Finals MVP (Most Valuable Player) for the second time in his career. The first time he won the award was in 2014, when he helped the San Antonio Spurs to their fifth championship. He hopes to do the same for his new team, the Los Angeles Clippers. With his extremely large hands and ability to score from anywhere on the court, the “Klaw” continues to rise through the ranks of the NBA. He has already gone from a skilled rookie to an All-Star and MVP, yet he remains one of the most humble players in the game. 沉默的王者: 「可愛」.雷納德 說到職業籃球界,大多數球員都樂於受到注目,在眾人面前炫耀自己的名聲和財富。我們不常看到打球是因為比較熱愛籃球比賽而不是名氣的球員——就像這位二十八歲的科懷.雷納德(常被暱稱為「可愛」)的球員。 今年早些時候,安靜不多話的「可愛」帶領多倫多暴龍隊進入他們到目前為止最成功的賽季,這是他們史上第一次贏得美國職業籃球聯賽總冠軍。「可愛」在二○一八年加入暴龍隊,並且在職業生涯中第二次被提名為美國職籃總冠軍賽的最有價值球員。他第一次獲選是在二○一四年,當時他幫助聖安東尼奧馬刺隊拿下該隊第五座冠軍。他希望能為他的新球隊洛杉磯快艇隊做同樣的事。 由於他的手掌非常大並且能從場上任何一個位置得分,「大手」在美國職籃的地位持續攀升。他已經從一個球技嫺熟的新秀變成了全明星賽球員和最有價值球員,然而他仍是籃球場上最謙遜的球員之一。 Born in California, Kawhi is the youngest of five children. His father, whom he was very close to, owned a car wash where Kawhi used to help out whenever he had time. But tragedy struck the family in 2008, when Kawhi’s father was shot and killed. This motivated Kawhi to cherish his time and give his best on the court, saying “I try to play as hard as I can each night. That’s what my father wanted me to do.” Kawhi stands out from many other NBA stars in part because he is very down-to-earth. For instance, after he signed a US$94 million contract, he continued to drive the same beat-up SUV that he had owned since high school. He also prefers to keep his private life private and does not even have a social media account. In Kawhi’s case, he is living proof that with enough hard work and persistence, greatness can be achieved. His humble attitude and instincts on the court have served him well on the road to success, making him one of the best role models in the NBA today. 「可愛」出生於加州,是五個孩子中最年幼的一個。他的父親(他與父親非常親)經營了一家洗車行,每當「可愛」有時間,就會去那裡幫忙。但二○○八年家中遭逢變故,「可愛」的父親遭到槍殺身亡。這激勵「可愛」要珍惜時間,並在球場上全力以赴,他說道:「我每晚都盡全力打球。那是我父親希望我做的。」 「可愛」從其他許多的美國職籃球星中脫穎而出,部分原因在於他實事求是。例如,在他簽下九千四百萬美元的合約後,他還繼續開著同台從高中就有的老爺休旅車。他也寧願維持低調的私人生活,甚至沒有社群媒體帳號。 就「可愛」而言,他是只要夠努力和堅持,就可以達到偉大成就的一個活生生的例子。他在球場上謙遜的態度和天分在他通往成功的路上發揮了很大的作用,使他成為現今美國職籃的最佳模範之一。


Coastal State Jurisdiction Over Living Resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone

Coastal State Jurisdiction Over Living Resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone

Author: Camille Goodman

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2022-02-07

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 0192896849

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Under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, coastal States have sovereign rights to explore, exploit, conserve, and manage the living resources of the 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ). However, 40 years after the adoption of the Convention, there is still a great deal of uncertainty about the nature and extent of these sovereign rights. Coastal State Jurisdiction over Living Resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone examines the ways in which coastal States can exercise authority on the basis of their sovereign rights over living resources in the EEZ. Dr Camille Goodman explores the key concepts of 'fishing' and 'fishing related activities' to establish what vessels and which activities can be regulated by coastal States, canvasses the criteria and conditions that coastal States can apply as part of regulating foreign access to their resources, and considers the regulation of unlicensed foreign fishing vessels in transit through the EEZ. Goodman also examines how such regulations can be enforced within the EEZ and the circumstances under which enforcement can take place beyond the EEZ following hot pursuit. A review and analysis of the practice of 145 States identifies the contemporary extent of coastal State jurisdiction over living resources in the EEZ and offers a unique, fresh perspective on the underlying and enduring nature of that jurisdiction. Underpinned by a rigorous examination of the Convention, jurisprudence, and literature, as well as being supported by carefully documented State practice, Coastal State Jurisdiction over Living Resources in the Exclusive Economic Zone proposes a more predictable framework within which to resolve jurisdictional challenges in the EEZ.


Blood Money

Blood Money

Author: Margaret Sankey

Publisher: Naval Institute Press

Published: 2022-10-15

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 1682477517

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It is convenient to think that bad guys are drumming up money for their activities far away and in shady back alleys, but the violent non-state actors (VNSAs) of the world are hiding in plain sight. They peddle knockoff sneakers, pass the hat at ethnic festivals, take a cut of untaxed booze sales, swindle senior citizens with bogus phone calls about needing bail in Mexico, and run money through mainstream banks to buy up rental properties (just to name a few). On a grand scale, their behavior erodes rule of law, creates moral injuries from corruption, and emboldens bad actors to steal and back violent tactics with impunity. Blood Money analyzes the ways in which VNSAs find money for their operations and sustainment, from controlling a valuable commodity to harnessing the grievances of a networked diaspora, and it looks at the channels through which they can flip the positives of globalization into flat, fast, and frictionless movement of people, funds, and materials needed to terrorize and coerce their opponents. Author Margaret Sankey highlights the mundane and everyday nature of these tactics, occurring under our noses online, in legitimate marketplaces, and with the aegis of intelligence services and national governments. While reforms attempt to curtail these options, their utility and efficacy as tools of finance have proved inadequate for sovereign states. VNSAs' defiance of rules and their capable adaptation and innovation make them extremely difficult to pin down or prosecute. Many security publications stress legislation and enforcement or frame illicit finance as a military or police problem. With Blood Money, Sankey points out the many ways VNSAs evade law enforcement, and she offers options for involving consumers and activists in exercising agency and choices in how they apply their money and where it goes. Blood Money also provides context for whole-of-government approaches to attacking underlying supports for illicit financing channels. How these groups finance themselves is key to understanding how they function and what actions might be taken to derail their plans or dismantle their structure.


A Blues Bibliography

A Blues Bibliography

Author: Robert Ford

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-07-24

Total Pages: 905

ISBN-13: 1351398482

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This book provides a sequel to Robert Ford's comprehensive reference work A Blues Bibliography, the second edition of which was published in 2007. Bringing Ford's bibliography of resources up to date, this volume covers works published since 2005, complementing the first volume by extending coverage through twelve years of new publications. As in the previous volume, this work includes entries on the history and background of the blues, instruments, record labels, reference sources, regional variations, and lyric transcriptions and musical analysis. With extensive listings of print and online articles in scholarly and trade journals, books, and recordings, this bibliography offers the most thorough resource for all researchers studying the blues.


VERMONT CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 2021

VERMONT CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 2021

Author: Peter Edwards, Esq.

Publisher: Peter Edwards, Esq.

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13:

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Access the law at your fingertips. This 2021 edition of Vermont Crimes and Criminal Procedure provides the practitioner with a convenient copy to bring to court or the office. Look for other titles in our series such as Vermont Court Procedure.


The Joy of the Gospel

The Joy of the Gospel

Author: Pope Francis

Publisher: Image

Published: 2014-10-07

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 0553419544

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The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage


Parasitic Diseases

Parasitic Diseases

Author: Dickson D. Despommier

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 1461224764

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Worldwide, the numbers of people suffering and dying from parasitic diseases are overwhelming, with more than 100 million cases and 1 million deaths each year from malaria alone. Despite the magnitude of the problem and the importance of the parasites that cause opportunistic infections among persons with HIV/AIDS, medical schools in the United States, Canada, and other developed countries consistently reduce the amount of time spent on parasitic diseases in the curricu lum. As a result most medical students receive limited information about these diseases, and are inadequately prepared to diagnose or treat them as physicians. This problem is too large to be resolved within the time available for parasitology in the medical school curriculum; at most, students can be acquainted with the salient features of the medically important parasites. Likewise, the traditional isolation of parasitology from the rest of the curriculum (consistent with its exclu sion from most microbiology texts) is another unresolved problem. In my opinion, this is why most physicians are unable to think about the differential diagnosis of parasitic diseases in the same way that they routinely balance the probabilities of malignancy, cardiovascular, renal, and pulmonary disease vs other infectious diseases. To resolve these problems, relevant paradigms from parasitology must be used in the teaching of cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and immu nology.


Psychology of Intelligence Analysis

Psychology of Intelligence Analysis

Author: Richards J Heuer

Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing

Published: 2020-03-05

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1839743050

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In this seminal work, published by the C.I.A. itself, produced by Intelligence veteran Richards Heuer discusses three pivotal points. First, human minds are ill-equipped ("poorly wired") to cope effectively with both inherent and induced uncertainty. Second, increased knowledge of our inherent biases tends to be of little assistance to the analyst. And lastly, tools and techniques that apply higher levels of critical thinking can substantially improve analysis on complex problems.


MadeIn Company

MadeIn Company

Author: MadeIn (Firm)

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781906072636

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Established in 2009, MadeIn Company is an artists' collective founded by Shanghai-based artist, Xu Zhen (b.1977). Exploring notions of identity, authorship, ethics and commerce, MadeIn's practice embraces a wide range of formal and conceptual strategies. 9 March - 12 May 2012.