Corea del Norte llama "mono" a Obama por promocionar La entrevista

Por Tsia Ji-ren, 28 de diciembre (China Times)

Un portavoz de la Comisión Nacional de Defensa de Corea del Norte responsabilizó ayer al presidente estadounidense, Barack Obama, de haber promocionar el estreno de la película La entrevista de Sony y dijo que el mandatario "habla de forma imprudente y actúa como un mono en una selva tropical". "Si los Estados Unidos mantienen todas las malas acciones y su política hostil, traerá grandes consecuencias", aseguró.

El estado norcoreano tiene varios récord de insultar a los políticos internacionales con palabras no educadas. En el pasado, la agencia oficial norcoreana KCNA comparó al jefe de la diplomacia estadounidense como "un lobo con piel de cordero y con una cara alargada" y además, llamó "la puta caprichosa" a la presidenta surcoreana, Park Geun-hye. En mayo, la KCNA publicó un despacho diciendo que Obama tenía "la forma de un mono"

Por otra parte, PlayStation y Xbox sufrieron un ataque informático en Navidad, experimentando problemas de conexión de los usuarios el 25. El servicio en línea de Xbox se había recuperado casi por completo el 27 del corriente mes y, PlayStation estaba fuera de conexión y sólo escribió "Gracias por su paciencia" en el sitio web.

Un grupo de piratas informáticos "Lizard Squad", se atribuyó la responsabilidad, escribiendo en su página de Twitter. A comienzos de este año ha declarado que ha hecho un ciberataque a Sony.

Desde el inicio de la crisis financiera, la desigualdad ha crecido aún más de lo que ya era. La discriminación contra las mujeres y las niñas sigue siendo una injusticia flagrante, derrotando a una de las claves para el progreso social de todo el desarrollo empresarial. La inalterable pobreza, prejuicio y enorme brecha entre riqueza e indigencia, puede debilitar la estructura social y dar lugar a la inestabilidad donde la pobreza domina y la gente no puede avanzar. Las vidas desfiguradas son crueles, malas y normalmente cortas.

Según el Índice de Desempeño de Cambio Climático(CCPI por sus siglas en inglés), manifestado en la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático en Lima, Perú(COP 20), Australia tiene el peor rendimiento para abordar el cambio climático. 
La República de China (Taiwán) tiene el quincuagésimo cuarto puesto, el octavo empezando por abajo, que ha caído dos lugares con respecto al año pasado.
En la evaluación de "la política climática nacional" sólo toma 0,45 puntos, casi cero. 

La actualización de mis entradas serán suspendidas porque tengo que prepararme para un examen

Realicé la primera etapa del Examen Nacional para Funcionarios de Asuntos Comerciales y Económicos; estaba seguro que la aprobaría. 
Luego, tengo que preparar la segunda etapa -- será un examen oral mandarín, aplicado de manera grupal. Ojalá que tenga buena suerte el 13 del próximo mes.
Por lo tanto, no podrás ver mis artículos en un futuro cercano.

Observatorio de Inundaciones y Sequías para América Latina y el Caribe realiza transferencia tecnológica en Santiago de Chile

Hoy traté de practicar escribir un resumen sobre el ensayo de la UNESCO (la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura, sus siglas en inglés) a partir del tema "tecnología" hoy. Abajo hay un vínculo del texto original:
http://www.unesco.org/new/es/media-services/single-view/news/observatorio_de_inundaciones_y_sequias_para_america_latina_y_el_caribe_realiza_transferencia_tecnologica_en_santiago_de_chile/#.VGgfPDSsWSp

Observatorio de Inundaciones y Sequías para América Latina y el Caribe realiza transferencia tecnológica en Santiago de Chile

Koen Verbist, especialista en el programa de Sistemas Hidrológicos y Cambio Global de la UNESCO, hoy el 14 del este mes destacó la necesidad de aprender a manejar estos instrumentos en dicha región. A la formación asisten profesionales que pueden contribuir en agencias hidrometeorológicas de catorce países de Latinoamérica y el Caribe, los que además aprenderán protocolos de calibración y validación del sistema a través del trabajo con los registros nacionales de precipitación y flujos de agua.

Dado que los efectos adversos de la sequía e inundaciones a menudo exceden las fronteras, como en el caso de la sequía actual en América Central, se llevará a cabo un taller de transferencia tecnológica el 17 y 18 de noviembre de 2014 en Santiago de Chile con el fin de aprender el uso de esta valiosa herramienta, minimizar la vulnerabilidad de la población ante estos asuntos y trabajar por el esfuerzo conjunto.

Aclararé las dudas sobre el maltratado de niños: Wu, ministro de educación

En el pasado, pasaba varias horas en el kínder, en las clases extracurriculares y en la escuela de cursos intensivos porque mis padres esperaban que fuera bien en los exámenes del colegio. Creo que en el futuro, mis hijos pasarán las mismas horas en esos lugares como yo, por eso quiero que los maestros mejoren sus habilidades y se tomen las medidas necesarias para proteger a los niños.

Abajo presento una noticia:

Aclararé las dudas sobre el maltratado de niños: Wu, ministro de educación

Por Chen Zhi-zhong, Taipei, 12 de noviembre (CNA) El ministro de educación Wu Si-hua hoy señaló que investigará y publicará la información a los padre de familia sobre si la escuela privada de cursos intensivos "Changxing" la sucursal en Nanhai de la escuela Happy Marian en el distrito de Zhongzheng, la ciudad de Taipei, simultáneamente impartía clases extras y funcionaba como jardín de niños con solo una licencia de cursos intensivos.

Se sospechaba que en la escuela "Happy Marian" se cometían abusos infantiles y además, no se respectaban la reglamentación mercantil para la operación de dicho negocio. El ministro Wu manifestó: "La escuela de cursos intensivos es una escuela de cursos intensivos, y el jardín de niños es un jardín de niños. Analizaré las medidas que deben tomares para transparentarla"

La escuela "Happy Marian" sólo tenía autorización para operar como una escuela de cursos intensivos pero impartía clases extras y funcionaba como kínder. Según la ley, esto amerita una multa de 60.000 a 300.000 nuevos dólares taiwaneses además de la suspensión de actividades ilegales.

Este incidente ha servido para demostrar la gran problemática que existe, muchas escuelas operan en dos giros diferentes sin la licencia adecuada para ello. La regulación de los jardines de niños y las clases extracurriculares es más estricta que las escuelas de cursos intensivos porque define claramente las medidas de protección contra incendios, el espacio de recreo, la cualificación de los maestros, el equipo, etcétera.

（中央社記者陳至中台北12日電）快樂瑪麗安南海分校僅有短期補習班執照，卻疑似兼營安親班、幼兒園業務。教育部長吳思華今天說，將研擬讓相關資訊夠公開透明，讓家長一目了然。

私立長欣語文短期補習班（快樂瑪麗安南海分校）疑似虐童，並違規兼營安親班業務，吳思華表示，「補習班就是補習班，幼兒園就是幼兒園」，將研擬讓相關資訊夠公開透明。

快樂瑪麗安南海分校僅有短期補習班執照，卻疑似兼營安親班、幼兒園業務。教育部說，依法可開罰新台幣6萬到30萬元，並立即停辦違法業務。

此一事件凸顯補習班兼營問題嚴重，幼兒園、安親班規定較嚴格，包括消防、活動空間、師資、設備等，都有明確規範。

Taiwán trabaja con la comunidad internacional en la detención del Ébola

Me preocupo que las autoridades no tienen capacidad ni iniciativa suficiente para enfrentar al Ébola, además los talentos de seguridad pública crecen lentamente pero escapan al extranjero rápidamente si no hay ambiente laboral estable y favorable. Abajo presento una noticia sobre la intervención de la pandemia del Ébola.

Taipei, 4 de noviembre (CNA) La noticia que presentó las medidas y los esfuerzos de la República de China para abordar el brote, "Taiwan works with international community to fight Ebola", ocupó los encabezados de ""The Reporter", uno de los medios convencionales beliceños el dos de noviembre, hora local.

(中央社台北4日電）貝里斯主流平面媒體「記者報」於當地時間2日以「Taiwan works with international community to fight Ebola」為題，報導中華民國因應伊波拉病毒疫情的措施及努力。


Según The Reporter, la autoridad pasa apuros para proteger al pueblo taiwanés mediante las contramedidas y para poner en cuarentena a la proliferación del virus Ébola. Taiwán es un país densamente poblado y tiene una circulación internacional intensiva. Ejecutan las prevención de epidemias con una actitud vigilante y prudente después de las propagaciones del SRAG, de la gripe aviar H1N1 y H7N9.

記者報（The Reporter）報導，台灣正加緊採取預防性措施保護民眾，防堵伊波拉病毒擴散。台灣人口稠密，國際交通往來密切，在經歷嚴重急性呼吸道症候群（SARS）、H1N1、H7N9等重大疫情後，對於防疫均採取謹慎戒備的態度。

En el artículo, Taiwán creó un grupo ad-hoc del virus Ébola para controlar la situación e intensificar las medidas preventivas antes del 8 de agosto cuando la Organización Mundial de Salud declaró que el Ébola es un asunto urgente de sanidad pública mundial. 

文中指出，面對此次伊波拉疫情，台灣早於8月8日世界衛生組織（WHO）宣告伊波拉疫情為全球公共衛生緊急事件的同時，即成立伊波拉病毒感染應變小組，嚴密監測疫情，並加強採取預防措施。

Prácticas del examen nacional

Abajo hay unas frases que escribí ayer para verificar mi comprensión verbal:
Terminé las siguientes frases:

1. Carlos mandó que yo hablara.
2. Si él tuviera dinero, iría a España.
3. Ayer, tal vez lo hice sin intención.

Completé las siguientes frases

1. Aquí no hay nadie que esté herido.
2. Le daré el libro cuando acabe de trabajar.
3. Busco una secretaria que sepa escribir en un teclado rápidamente.

Prácticas del examen nacional

Abajo hay unas frases de mis prácticas.

Él habla español e inglés. (y/e)
Si yo fuera usted, nunca haría tal cosa. (era/fuera)
Los serenos no duermen de noche sino de día. (pero/sino)
El agua no está limpia. (limpia/limpio)
A María le gusta el clima de España pero a mí me gusta el de Taiwán. (el/la)
Cuando llegué, Juan dormía. (durmió/dormía)
Le prohibí que pusiera sus libros en mi mesa. (ponga/pusiera)
Ponga la lámpara en el rincón. (en el rincón/en la esquina)
Él y su amigo escuchan un concierto. (escuchan/oyen)
Él es un arquitecto famoso. (un arquitecto/arquitecto)

Nunca vi los dispositivos bugs en la oficina de Ko Wen-je: testigo

Nunca vi los dispositivos bugs en la oficina de Ko Wen-je: testigo

Liu Shih-yi, 6 de noviembre, Taipei, (CNA) El fiscal del distrito de Taipei, en el norte de Taiwán, hizo prestar testimonio veraz el día 6 por la noche al ingeniero de telecomunicaciones, quién ha ido a la oficina del candidato independiente a la alcaldía de Taipei, Ko Wen-je, a la fiscalía para un interrogatorio subsecuente del caso de dispositivos de espionaje. Nunca vio los bugs que dijo Ko Wen-je cuando trabajaba, dijo el testigo.

（中央社記者劉世怡台北6日電）柯文哲陣營聲稱遭竊聽案，檢方6日晚間複訊一名曾到柯辦作業的民間電信業者作證。證人證稱，他工作時在電箱內並沒看見過柯營所指的竊聽器。


Después del interrogatorio, el ingeniero declaró inocente andando desde la fiscalía del distrito de Taipei cuando le preguntaron los medios de comunicación. Según la policía, "el ingeniero señaló al investigador que sí realizó la operación en la oficina de Ko aquel día por la mañana, pero nunca vio los dispositivos de espionaje que interfirieron los trabajadores de la oficina de Ko".

這名電信業者庭訊後，步出台北地檢署時，面對媒體提問，僅表示自己是無辜的；據了解，這名電信業者向辦案人員表示，當天上午他確實前往柯辦的大樓施作，但電箱內並沒看見柯辦人員所指的竊聽器。

Cuando se sitúa cerca de la fecha de comicios, tales acusaciones ocurren. En mi opinión, no obstante, el voto es mejor que la guerra.

Prácticas del examen nacional - llene los espacios en blanco.

Llene los espacios en blanco.

(Ponga estar, ser, hacer o tener)
Mi hermano tiene mucho frío.
Esta noche no hace calor.
Hoy es el último día de la semana.

(Ponga a, de , en o para)
Ya es hora de entrar en clase.
Juan no busca a nadie.
Él hizo este vestido para clase.

(Ponga en el pretérito indefinido)
Pedro no quiso ir al cine ayer.
Él salió de casa anoche.

(Ponga el artículo definido)
Tomó un tranvía en la esquina.
Me gustan las películas chinas.

Valeri Abisálovich Guérguierv dirige a la Orquesta Mariinsky en Taiwán

Valeri Guérguiev dirige a la Orquesta Mariinsky en Taiwán

Wnag Jing-yi, Taipei, 3 de noviembre (CNA) El director ruso de la Orquesta Sinfónica del Teatro Mariinsky realizará una gira en la que ofrecerá tres conciertos consecutivos de músicas clásicas rusas y cooperará con el pianista de origen chino Lang Lang en Taiwan, a fines de noviembre.

（中央社記者王靖怡台北3日電）睽違12年，俄羅斯指揮家葛濟夫11月底率馬林斯基劇院交響樂團登台，經典俄系曲目連演3場，並與中國大陸鋼琴家郎朗合作。

La Orquesta Sinfónica del Teatro Mariinsky se ha establecido unos doscientos años atrás. En 1988, Valeri Abisálovich Guérguiev, de 35 años de edad, se convirtió en director principal y artístico y elevó al teatro Mariinsky a una nueva etapa en las listas musicales.

馬林斯基劇院交響樂團至今有200多年歷史，1988年，35歲的瓦列里．葛濟夫（Valery Gergiev）接任馬林斯基樂團音樂總監，1996年擔任馬林斯基劇院藝術暨行政總監，將馬林斯基劇院推向新層級，站穩西方樂壇。

El presidente de la compañía "the Management of New Art", Niu Hsiao-hua, dijo que director Guérgiev domina las maniobras políticas y tácticas del arte. Justo después de convertirse en director, procuró obtener un presupuesto del presidente de Rusia Borís Yeltsin e hizo renacer al Teatro. También él y el presidente ruso Vladimir Putin son grandes amigos.

牛耳藝術經紀公司負責人牛效華表示，葛濟夫有高超政治及藝術手腕，剛接任行政總監時，從時任俄羅斯總統葉爾勤（Yeltsin）手中爭取到經費，讓劇院重生，也和現任總統蒲亭（Putin）交情甚佳。

Práctica del papel anterior del examen nacional

Después de revisar mis últimas entradas, creo que tengo hacer unas prácticas básicas. Primero, presento unas frases abajo.

Complete con la forma adecuada del verbo:
1. Me prometió que cuando yo volviese (terminar) habría terminado la composición.
2. Me gustaría que vosotros (venir) vinierais a cenar el sábado.
3. Me fui antes de que (llegar) llegaran los López.

¿Debe considerar dar reconocimiento al Estado de Palestina la autoridad de Taiwán?

Abajo presento un ensayo, cortesía de http://www.insight-post.tw/mena/20141015/10302

¿Debe considerar dar reconocimiento diplomático al Estado de Palestina?
台灣應該承認巴勒斯坦嗎?

En el futuro recientemente probablemente admitirán el estatus de Palestina debido a la presión de la Gran Bretaña y Suecia y, ¿debe dar reconocimiento diplomático formal a la Autoridad Nacional de Palestina? Es evidente que la mayoría de países en el mundo la aceptan, por consideraciones políticas e históricas, sólo los poderes occidentales no la reconocen, entonces, se surge que deba dar reconocimiento a ella porque no sólo sea correcto moralmente, sino también se ajusta a la estructura de beneficios de Taiwán como la mayor parte de sociedad internacional. Sin embargo, también se recomienda que tenga una actitud pasiva para reconocer inmediatamente.

在英國與瑞典相繼打算以及受到壓力將承認巴勒斯坦地位的此時，台灣應該承認巴勒斯坦嗎?需知道目前世界上大部分的國家都承認，只有西方國家出於政治和歷史考量未予承認，因此筆者認為台灣應該承認巴勒斯坦，這不僅道德正確，站在國際社會多數的一邊並且符合台灣的利益，但是筆者同時也得強調對於是否馬上就承認則持保留態度。

Primero, será un comportamiento simbólico que reconocerá a Palestina la autoridad taiwanesa en el futuro, como la mayor parte de países en la comunidad internacional. Pese a todo, la República de China, en cierta medida, queda aislado diplomaticamente (sólo es reconocido por 22 países), pero no afecta la decisión del país isleño. Aunque no tiene ninguna entrada al sistema, tal como los dos Pactos Internacionales de derechos humanos y la Convención Marco del Cambio Climático, no debe renunciarlo en su propia cuenta, sino que debe participarlo activamente.

台灣承認巴勒斯坦首先是一項象徵性的舉措，一如國際社會上大部分的國家一樣。儘管台灣在國際上某種程度上處於孤立狀態(只有22國承認)，但這不影響台灣做出正確的決定。一如人權公約和氣候變遷公約等國際準則，台灣即使無法加入也不應該自我放棄，應當主動積極跟進。

Los sucesos actuales en la actualidad

Los sucesos actuales en la actualidad

Abajo presento algunas noticias de temas separados sobre poder político, ganancia económica e identidad idealista que se discuten en Taiwán en estas fechas.

Primero, introduciré la noticia del disidente vietnamita Nguyen Van Hai, que se permitió un viaje a Estados Unidos después de que el gobierno de Vietnam decidiera suspender temporalmente la ejecución de su condena. Se considera que responde a preguntas de la prensa estadounidense.

La siguiente noticia es que las dos ministras de Economía y Justicia del gabinete japonés, recientes apuestas personales del primer ministro Shinzo Abe, dimitieron el lunes por el uso dudoso de fondos públicos. Supone el mayor revés hasta la fecha para su Gobierno y para su meta de potenciar el rol de la mujer en Japón.

El primer ministro Cameron ha asegurado en la Cámara de los Comunes que no pagará los 1.700 millones libras (2.100 millones de euros) que Bruselas reclama como parte adicional del presupuesto por la bonanza económica del país. La Comisión Europea ha advertido al Reino Unido de que se arriesga a una multa si no paga el 1 de diciembre los más de 2.100 millones.

Por su parte, el gobierno nigeriano aseguró hoy que siguen en marcha las negociaciones con Boko Haram , el grupo radical de ideología extremista, para liberar a las más de 200 niñas secuestradas hace seis meses. El Ejecutivo anunció un acuerdo de alto de fuego con el grupo radical, así como la próxima liberación de las estudiantes que mantenían en su poder los rebeldes.

Desgraciadamente, el Estado Islámico (EI) extiende su poder a Libia, que se enfrente a la amenaza de 'somalización'. Derna, en el este de Libia, controlada por grupos extremistas, se ha convertido en la primera ciudad del norte de África que rinde pleitesía al EI. La 'somalización' encaja con la descripción de desmembramiento del país: ahora mismo hay dos parlamentos y dos gobiernos paralelos, uno en Trípoli -apoyado por la milicia Fajr Libia, aliada de Misrata- y otro en Tobruk que es el único que reconoce la comunidad internacional.

Además, los ataques terroristas en Canadá pueden estar vinculados con el EI, manifestó el primer ministro del país, Stephen Harper. “No nos intimidarán. Canadá nunca será intimidada”, aseguró el primer ministro en una alocución televisiva horas después de que un soldado que montaba guardia ante el monumento a los caídos en la Primera Guerra Mundial, poco antes de las 10 de la mañana del miércoles, muriera a manos del terrorista canadiense Michael Zehaf-Bibeau.

Lo peor noticia es que las autoridades de Mali confirmaron el jueves el primer caso de ébola, por lo que el país ha comenzado a estar afectado por el brote del virus. El ministro de sanidad, Ousmane Kone, indicó a la televisión estatal que el paciente de la occidental región de Kayes es una niña de dos años llegada al país procedente de Guinea, uno de los focos infecciosos junto a Liberia y Sierra Leona.

Pese a todo, Cuba se coloca a la vanguardia en la lucha contra el ébola después de que el presidente cubano, Raúl Castro, ofreciera la ayuda a los Estados Unidos, desplazando a cientos de médicos y enfermeros al eje de la pandemia para frenar la propagación del virus.

¿Y tú? ¿Sobre qué sucesos internacionales discutes en tu país?

Primeros Juegos de Juventud de Asia Oriental

Los juegos deportivos se consideran un espacio internacional importante de Taiwán. Bajo el signo de la unión y la hermandad, ojalá que los atletas compitan por competir, sin ánimo de lucro, solo por el deseo de conseguir la gloria. Dice la frase "lo importante no es vences, sino participar". Abajo hay dos noticias traducidas de chino.

Jian Yuan-zhen, Seúl, 24 de octubre (CNA) La ceremonia de clausura de los Juegos Paraolímpicos Asiático 2014 tuvo lugar hoy en Incheón, Corea del Sur. La delegación taiwanesa logró consechar un total de 4 medallas de oro, 10 de plata y 24 de bronce después se adjudicó el título de las competiciones del tenis de mesa en el último día, ganando una medalla de plata y 4 de bronce.

"El equipo de tenis de mesa de Taiwán obtuvo un total de 5 medallas, los cuales fueron 1 de plata y 4 de bronce. Los dos atletas, Liu Ming-tang y Lin Wen-shin ganaron un medalla de plata de la categoría masculina de competición de Grupo TT4.

Lee Yu-zen, Taipei, 24 de octubre (CNA) La delegación taiwanesa de diversas organizaciones, incluyendo de Educación y el Ayuntamiento de Taichung triunfó el viernes 24 en solicitud para auspiciar los Primeros Juegos de la Juventud de Asia Oriental en la Ciudad de Taichung, sita en el centro de Taiwán.

Los Juegos de la Juventud de Asia Oriental eran conocido antes como los Juegos de Asia Oriental. En el año 2013 para coordinar la política de rejuvenecimiento del Comité Olímpico Internacional, el Consejo de la Asociación de los Juegos de Asia Oriental (EAGA, siglas en inglés) decidió re-denominar los Juegos de Asia Oriental como los Juegos de la Juventud de Asia Oriental, programado para tener lugar en el año 2019.

No satisfecho con el fallo de contaminación en Taiwán: Alcaldesa Chen Chu

No satisfecho con el fallo de contaminación en Taiwán: Alcaldesa Chen Chu
Abajo hay noticias traducidas al español. Por cierto, espero que haya más talentos dedicado al sector de seguridad pública y protección ambiental.

Wang Shu-feng, Kaohsiung, 21 de octubre (CNA) La alcaldesa Chen Chu de la Ciudad de Kaohsiung, lamentó hoy que el tribunal impuso penas ligeras a la firma taiwanesa Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASE) y, asimismo, apoyó que la fiscalía recurriera la sentencia.

(中央社記者王淑芬高雄21日電)高雄市長陳菊今天表示，日月光公司違法排污案件被法院輕判，她表示遺憾，她支持檢方上訴。

El tribunal del distrito de Kaohsiung, en el sur del país isleño, consideró culpable a ASE de comportamiento ilegal de eliminación de desechos y multó a ASE con 98.700 dólares. Unos cuatro trabajadores, incluyendo el director de la fábrica, Su Ping-shou, recibieron condenas de varios años en libertad condicional. El presidente de ASE, Jason Chang se declaró inocente.


高雄地方法院20日判決日月光違反廢棄物清理法之非法清理廢棄物罪，處罰新台幣300萬元；廠務處長蘇炳碩等4人判處有期徒刑均緩刑，董事長張虔生獲判無罪。

La fiscalía del distrito de Kaohsiung no aceptó el fallo y emitió un comunicado de prensa en el que señaló que es evidente que ASE ha vertido desechos industriales no tratados en el río Houjin y cometió el delito contra seguridad pública, los jueces no pensaron que se corresponda con la magnitud del delito, la actitud de los acusados no es buena, pero se impusieron ligeramente en período de prueba. Dicha fiscalía recurrirá la apelación.

高雄地檢署對於法院的判決也不認同，還發布新聞稿說，日月光污染後勁溪案公共危險罪證明確，法官竟不採信，被告犯後態度也不佳，竟予以輕判，還宣告緩刑，地檢署將提起上訴。

"De la emisión ilegal de ASE resultó una contaminación ambiental grave y el fallo del tribunal es incomprensible al sentido de la ciudad sureña, por lo tanto le apoyó apelar el veredicto y esperaba que el Alto Tribunal investigara en serio.
陳菊受訪表示遺憾，她說，日月光違法排污對環境造成嚴重污染，法院這樣的判決傷害高雄人的情感太大，她支持檢方上訴，盼高等法院審慎處理。

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Welcome back to Literature Talk, our guest today is world-renowned author, photographer, and adventurer, Luke Miller. Miller has written thirty-eight books and his latest novel, ‘New Legacy’ has been made into a successful film. He is here to share his views and insights with us. Please welcome Luke Muller.

Describe a picture

This is a picture that people have a meeting in an office. In the middle of the picture, there are two tables and people are sitting around them. On the table are laptop computers and other office supplies. Some briefcases are located on the ground. On the left table, three co-workers are looking at the computer. The man on the right table is looking at them and holding a folder. In the corner, there is a man talking on the cellphone. They must be preparing the business presentation. They are all concentrating on their work.

選擇要描述的主要對象

Choose the main object to describe

掌握主要對象的外形、動作、位置

Grasp the shape, movement, and position

整理出感受與主觀意見

Sort out feelings and subjective opinion

You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about hobbies.

What kind of hobby do you have?

In my leisure time, I like to go swimming and go jogging.

Do you think your hobby is expensive?

No, I don’t. Because all I need are a pair of sneakers and swimming suit.

Explain how you get interested in your hobby.

Last year I read a book about the advantages of sports when suffering from illness, then I worked out in the stadium and in the pool as the way recommended in the book. I found that I no longer sneezed all the time and became fit and healthy.  That’s why I became interested in swimming and jogging.

How often do you practice your hobby?

I jog in the stadium and swim in the pool at least once a week.

With whom do you practice your hobby?

Information provided

Hi, I heard there will be a new employee orientation last week, but I lost my schedule. So could you please answer some of my questions?

When and where will the orientation take place?

The orientation will be held on March 5^th in the South Main Hall.

Does every new employee have to attend this event?

Yes, it is mandatory for all new employees.

Could you please tell me the last two presentations?

Sure, starting from one thirty to two fifteen, the Vice President Andrew Wilson will talk about workplace policies. And from two fifteen to three, Julia Collins from Human Resources will present on the overview benefits.

Propose a solution

Caller’s name: Justin Becker

Request:        exchange the shirt for a new one

Suggestions:       drop by store with shirt and receipt

My role: clerk

Hi, my name is Justin Becker. Yesterday I bought a dress shirt from your store, but when I got home, I found the stain on the cuff of the left sleeve. I don’t understand this because when I bought the shirt, it looked new. It seems like a coffee stain and I could not get rid of it. I have to wear this shirt this Saturday at a party. Do you have another shirt of the same style? I would like to exchange this shirt for a new one. If that is possible, please call me at 555-0824.

Hello, Mr. Becker, this is Isaac Jon getting back regarding the shirt you bought from our store. In your message, you said that you found a coffee stain on the sleeves. You have to wear the shirt this Saturday. So you would like to exchange it. Firstly, we are very sorry about your inconvenience. Sometimes our clothes get damaged in the store room. But I am glad to say that we can exchange shirts for you. So please drop by our store with the shirt and the receipt. Have a nice day.

Some people like to eat familiar food, others like to try different kinds of food. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reason and example to support your answer.

I prefer to try new kind of food for two reasons. Firstly, if I eat the same food every day, I will get bored of the same taste. For example, if I eat bread all the time, I will lose my appetite easily. So eventually, I need to eat something different. Second, new foods help me learn about different cultures. It is as if I am experiencing the new country through food. In my case, after trying Spanish food, I became interested in Spanish culture as well. For these reason, I prefer to try new foods.

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 Describe a picture

This picture was taken during a festival. The city street is packed with a lot of people. In the center there was a man performing for the audience. It seems that he is juggling with the fire torches. In the foreground are musicians playing different musical instruments, such as trumpet, guitar, and contrabass. They are wearing black shirts and white pants, which I think are their uniform. The audience seems very interested and they are having a good time. It’s a sunny day and perfect weather for the festival.

You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about family.

How many people are there in your family?

There are three people in my family. I have father and mother.

Do you spend much time with your family?

Actually I don’t spend much with them, because I live far away from them now.

What important lesson have you learned from a family member?

I used to think about money all the time. I speculated in the stock market. On the contrary, my mom worked hard and helped needy people voluntarily. I didn’t understand at first, but eventually I realized that the value of working hard and helping others instead of just making money. That’s the lesson I learned from her.

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Good morning, this is Kenneth Wayne. I have a trip planned to visit France. I will appreciate it if you could answer questions about my itinerary.

Who is going to pick me at the airport on March 7^th?

When you arrive in Paris, Emma Hudson will wait for you at the airport.

How long does the tour of the factory last?

It will last for one hour and half starting from four p.m.

Could you tell me about the second day’s schedule?

Of course. At 9 a.m., there is a one-hour meeting with the branch manager, Sofia Anderson. And from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., you will have another meeting with potential investors. After that you will leave Paris at 1:10 p.m.

Propose a solution

Hello, this is Heather Miles from apartment 12-A. The weather is getting hotter and hotter. So I try to turn on my air conditioner this morning. But for some reason, it didn’t work. I called the maintenance office to fix the problem, but nobody answered the phone. I have to finish the report by 6 p.m. So I would be at home almost all day. I really need the cool work environment. It feels like a desert in here right now. So could you please send the repairman as soon as possible. Again, it’s apartment 12-A. Thank you.

Caller’s name: Heather Miles

Request: fix the air conditioner problem

Suggestions: send a repairman named Mark in Ten minutes

My role: Maintenance office

Hello, Heather, this is Isaac from Maintenance office, regarding your broken air conditioner. In the message, I know that you want to turn on the air conditioner this morning because of hot weather, but it didn’t work. You are now staying in your room, so you want to get it fixed. Firstly, I am sorry for your inconvenience that nobody answered your call in the office before I came back from patrol. Then I will send a repairman for you to fix the problem in ten minutes. His name is Mark. Please feel free to call back if there is any further problem. Have a nice day.

Express an opinion

Do you agree or disagree the following statement: borrowing money from friends can harm the friendship. Include reasons and detailed examples to support your explanation.

I think that borrowing money from friends will harm the friendship. From my experience, when a friend was short on money, he asked me to lend him some. But when I said no, he seemed to be embarrassed, even though he understood my situation. It hurt our feelings. And there were times when I lent some money to my friend. But when I asked her to give mine back, she took a long time to pay me back. Unfortunately, that damaged our friendship. Because of these experiences, I believe that is not a good idea to borrow money from a friend.

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Describe a picture

This picture was taken in the park. In focus are two people surrounded by ducks. They are crouching on the ground while feeding the ducks. The man is wearing a blue striped shirt and jeans. He has a bag hanging from his left shoulder. To his right, is a woman in a white sleeveless shirt. From their smile, it seems like that these two are couple on a date. Behind them, there is a pond with a bridge. It must be spring because the trees are full of leaves. And the atmosphere of this picture is very calm and peaceful.

You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about shopping.

When and where did you buy the clothes you are wearing now?

I bought my jacket at a department store two months ago.

What kind of clothing do you like best?

I like casual clothing because it is comfortable to wear and easy to move around in.

What are some advantages of on-line shopping?

There are two advantages of on-line shopping. Firstly, is saves time because I don’t have to go to stores. Every shop on the Internet is just a click away. Then, I can find better deals on the Internet than in stores. That way, you can save your money, too. These are advantages of on-line shopping.

Information provided

Hello, I am interesting in the Blue Ocean Show. Could you give me some information on it?

I will attend your show with my 5-year-old daughter. How much will the tickets cost?

An adult ticket will cost 80 dollars and a child ticket will cost 60 dollars. The total will be 140 dollars.

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I will arrive after 1 p.m., what show will I miss?

You will miss the Under the Sea performance because they are all scheduled in the morning.

Can I get the information regarding the dolphin show and the penguin world?

Sure. The dolphin show starts at 3:30p.m., 5p.m., and 6:30 p.m., in the stadium D. and penguin world  will be held in stadium G, starting at 5 p.m., 6p.m., and 7 p.m.

Propose a solution

Hello, my name is Henry Clark. I scheduled an appointment this afternoon for a check up. I planned to meet Dr. Troy at 2 p.m. Unfortunately, a friend from Italy visiting me and I have to go to the airport to pick her up. So I won’t be able to make it at 2 p.m. I was wondering if I could reschedule the appointment for tomorrow. I will be free all day tomorrow, so I am flexible with the appointment schedule. Please call me back if you can do this. My number is 746-2532.

Caller’s name: Henry Clark

Request: reschedule the appointment for tomorrow

Suggestions: change check up to 10 a.m. tomorrow

My role:

Good morning, Mr. Clark, this is Isaac from Troy’s Clinic. I am getting back to your message regarding an appointment for a check up. You were scheduled to meet Dr. Troy today at 2 p.m., but you can’t make it because of personal reasons. So you will like to reschedule for tomorrow. I understand your situation. So I checked tomorrow’s appointment and found the doctor will be free in the morning. So we will change your  check up to 10 a.m. tomorrow. if you have further question, please call us back.

Thank you.

Express an opinion

Some people prefer to take one long vacation each year. Others prefer to take several short vacations. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Although some people enjoy short vacations, I prefer to take one long vacation. When you take short vacations, you don’t have enough time to relax. So it is almost impossible to travel far away. However, one long vacation will allows you have more opportunities to travel wherever you want to go. For example, if you have a month long vacation, you will have the time to abroad and relax. These are the reasons why I think one long vacation is better than several short vacations.

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This is a picture about a horse race. There are five horses competing in the race and one horse is just cross the finish line. The other horses are running neck and neck. The jockeys are all wearing safety helmets and uniforms. The spectators are watching the race behind the fence. It is raining and some of them are holding umbrellas to stay dry. They seemed to be focused on race. Along the track are some palm trees and colorful flowers. it is late afternoon and it is getting dark so the track lights are on. This picture looks very lively in and dynamic.

You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about friends.

How often do you hang out with your friends?

I hang out with my friends every weekend.

What do you usually do with your friends?

When I meet my friends, we usually go to a bar or play basketball.

Do you prefer to have many friends or just a few close friends?

I prefer to have a few close friends. If you have a few close friends, then you will know your friends better and help each other through hard times. Besides that, a few close friends are more trustworthy and reliable. These are my reasons to prefer a few close friends.

Information provided

Hi, I would like to take part in True Leadership business seminar. And I have some questions for you. Please help me?

How many days is this business seminar?

The true leadership business seminar will last for two days from August 20^th to 21^st.

I’m interested in Professor Larson’s speech, when is that schedule?

Professor Larson’s speech is going to be held on August 20^th at 3 p.m.

What will take place before dinner on the second day?

On August 21^st, there are two speeches scheduled before dinner. Firstly, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Professor Philip Robinson from the University of Houston will be talking about Motivating People. The following speech will be led by Mac Owens, the author of ‘How to be a Leader.’ The title is ‘Think before you Act’ and it will start from 5 p.m. and last until 6 p.m.

Propose a solution

Hi, this is Natalie Turner and I am overseeing the food preparation for banquet tomorrow. Yesterday your office said they would faxed the guest list by this morning. But we have not received it yet and we cannot start without it. Unless we get the list, we will not know how much we should be preparing your guests. Also, we would not know how many seats we will need for the banquet hall. So it is very important that I get the guest lists before 3 p.m. so I can contact the chefs. Could send the list as soon as possible. Please get back to me when you get this message.

Caller’s name: Natalie Turner

Request: sending the entire guest list

Suggestions: sending by e-mail a final guest list

My role: in charge of the banquet

Hello, Natalie, this is Isaac getting back regarding the guest list. I’m in charge of the banquet. You said you just didn’t get the guest list for the event. You were supposed to get it this morning, but since you don’t have it and can’t start preparation. And you need the list before 3 p.m. After hearing your message, I checked into the situation and found that our fax machine broke down. I am terribly sorry for that inconvenience. Instead, I can send you an e-mail of a final guest list right now. Please call me to confirm when you’ve received it. Have a nice day.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: money is the best measure of success. Use detailed and examples to explain your opinion.

I disagree that money is the best measure of success. Although money can play an important role, I believe that trust is the true measurement of success. Even you have a high paying job, it will not mean anything to you if you are trying to cheat on someone whom you work with like a few greedy bankers. On the other hand, if you gain trust, you will succeed in the future like those successful leaders  . In conclusion, my measure of success is trust, not money.

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This is a picture of a lovely family. In the middle of the picture is a white SUV car parked against the curb and the car looks clean and new. The woman who has a long brown hair is looking at her baby in the stroller. She is wearing a red scarf and black jacket. The man who is wearing a sweater and a vest is closing the trunk. I think they’ve just arrived in the park and they will take a walk. There are a lot of leaves scattered on the ground and the trees have changed colors and it must be fall and a little chilly because they are wearing heavy clothes. 

Imagine that an Australian marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have agree to participate in a telephone interview about food.

What is your favorite food and how often do you eat it?

My favorite food is rice and I eat it at least once a day.

Is there any food you don’t like to eat?

Yes, I am afraid of food made from blood. I can’t eat anything that has blood in it.

What do you think of fast food?

In my opinion, fast food is not very good for our health. Usually fast food contains a lot of fat and salt which makes it difficult to stay healthy. Not only that, since it has a high amount of calories, it can make people overweight. So I would say eating fast food is a bad choice.

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Good afternoon, my name is Hailey Warren. I am wondering if you can give the membership policy.

If I want to upgrade my membership from gold to diamond, how much money should I pay?

In that case, you will have a one-time charge of 100 dollars.

Is there any benefit to prepay one year’s worth of monthly dues?

Yes, there is. If you prepay, you will receive a 10% discount.

I am a Gold member now. What new benefits can I expect if I become a Diamond member?

If you become a Diamond member, you will enjoy three benefits. Firstly, you will receive three free personal training sessions. Also, we offer a Group Excise Class at no additional charge. Finally, you will have free use of our lockers.

Hello, my name is Anthony Spencer and I am a regular customer. I dropped by your store two weeks ago and purchased a laptop computer, model No.G-25. The total cost was $900, however, when I received my credit card balance, I found your store has double-charged my account, so it shows that I paid $1800 for the computer. I think there must be a mistake. I expect to be refunded for the additional charge. I will have to make a payment by next week, so I hope you can fix the problem as early as possible. Please call me back at 852-1257.

Caller’s name: Anthony Spencer

Request: get refunded

Suggestions: refund no later than 3 days, 20 discount coupon

My role: clerk

Hi, Mr. Spencer, this is Isaac getting back regarding your message. I heard that you have bought a laptop computer at the cost of 900 dollars. But when you got the monthly balance from the credit card company, you found that you were double-charged. Now you have to pay $1800. You want to get a refund. Firstly, I am sorry for any trouble we’ve caused you. After checking our system, we confirmed that an error took place when you paid for the computer. I will make sure that you will get refund no later than three business days. To compensate your trouble, we will like to give you a 20% discount coupon on your next purchase. Thank you for shopping at our store.  Bye.

What are the characteristics needed to be a good teacher? Include some details and examples to support your answer.

There are two important characteristics to be a good teacher. Firstly, a good teacher should be able to encourage students, because many cases, a teacher has the power to inspire the students to achieve the goal through learning. Secondly, a good teacher should have good communication skills. Otherwise, students will not learn to their full potential and get confused. To summarize, a good teacher needs to encourage and communicate well in the classroom.

In order to make the visit to Victorian Palace an interesting and pleasant experience. We ask that you observe the following guide lines: Food, drinks and gum are not allowed in the exhibition buildings. The furnishing of Victorian Palace are several hundred years old and must be treated with great care. So please don’t touch the exhibits. Thank you for your cooperation.

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This picture was taken in a downtown shopping district. On the right side of the picture are clothing stores. The stores are selling some summer clothes that are hanging on the racks. Beside the stores, there is a woman who is pulling a bicycle. She is showing the way to an old woman next to her. On the left is a small grocery store and they are selling organic vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes. And there is also an outer door café, but no customers are on the terrace. In the background stand tall old buildings. It is a bright summer day and people are wearing light clothes. The atmosphere of the picture is colorful and vibrant.

You have agree to participate in a telephone interview about movies.

Have you ever seen the movie more than once?

Yes, I have watched ‘Thirteen Days’ two times so far.

How much it cost to see a movie?

In Taiwan it costs about 240 NTD to go to cinema.

Describe a movie you have seen recently and explain why you like it?

Last month, I watched ‘Zone Pro Site, the ambulant banquet’. There are so many interesting characters that are typical symbols in Taiwan’s banquet culture and I enjoyed when I recalled some memory about attending wedding in the childhood. The hilarious dialogue was so captivating that made me laugh all the time. These are the reasons why I like Zone Pro Site.

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Hello, my name is Jeffrey Newman. I am interested in the upcoming Global Warming Symposium this Friday. I have some question concerning the schedule.

How much is the registration fee?

The registration fee is 20 dollars, but after October 15^th, it will increase to 30 dollars.

 I heard that there will be a keynote speech at the symposium. Could give me details about it?

Of course, starting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., professor Jacob Walker from Brown University will talk about early warning signs.

What information can you give me regarding this discussion and who will be leading it?

From 10:10 a.m. to noon, three professors will lead the discussion. The panelists are Erica Grant from the University of Chicago, Olivia Morris from the University of Washington, and Joshua Green from New York University. The title of the discussion is ‘Can Global Warming Be Stopped?’

Propose a solution

Good morning, my name is Rebecca West. I am calling for the manager of quickbuy.com. Three days ago, I was shopping on-line for a toner for my printer. I visited your website and found the special offer that said if I bought two toners at full price, I would receive a third toner at no extra cost. So I bought two of them, expecting to get one free. Today when I received your shipment, I discovered only two toners. So I am wondering what happened to the free offer. I would like you to send me one more toner to the same address in your earliest convenience. Thank you.

Caller’s name: Rebecca West

Request: send one more toner

Suggestions: sending a complimentary USB drive along with the third toner

My role: manager of quickbuy.com

Good morning, Ms. West. This is Isaac Jon, the manager getting back from quickbuy.com. I am very sorry for that inconvenience. You said that you purchased two toners and asked about special offer that gives you a free toner which you have yet to receive. So you are wondering where the special offer is. After checking our records, we have found that a shipping error that sent the free offer to a different address. Since this is our fault, along with the third toner, we will also send you a complimentary USB flash driver. Thank you again for bringing us your concern. We hope you can continue to shop at quickbuy.com.

Which do you think is a better gift for child, books or computers?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your answers.

I think books are better gifts for children for several reasons. Firstly, children can learn a lot of valuable lessons from books. Through reading, children can participate in the stories and experience various events. Then, reading books is easier on the eyes than television and computers. If a child stares at a computer screen for a long time, they will damage their eyesight. Finally, books are easy to handle and carry. These are why I recommend books over a computer for children.

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Good evening and welcome to the third annual writers' convention. As you may know, this year we are honoring one of the most popular writers of the last twenty years-Robert Taylor. A novelist, poet, and journalist, Mr. Taylor is perhaps best known for his novel, The Houseguests. Tonight, he will be reading selections from his newest book, Morning Breaks.

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This picture was taken in a down town shopping district. Many people are crossing the road intersection. All of them wear heavy clothing such as jackets or long sleeves shirts. It suggested that it may be fall or winter. Most of them wear jeans. Some of them are holding paper bags. Perhaps they are enjoying what they've purchased. In the background several tall buildings can be seen. . 

Imagine that a US marketing firm is doing research in your country. You have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about reading.

In your free time, when and where do you typically read?
I usually read in the library on the weekends.

In your free time, what kind of materials do you like to read?
Japanese manga series is my best choice in my leisure time.

What kind of reading materials do you NOT enjoy reading and why?
I don't really enjoy reading somethings serious, for example, orbituary or journal, for following reasons. Firstly, I prefer the illustrated materials much rather than textbook. Then, I prefer books designed to amuse and entertain because life is serious. I need some compensations. This is why I don't like to read them.

What time will I arrive in Seoul on Tuesday?

You will be arriving in Seoul at 4:35 P.M. on Tuesday, January 6^th.

I think I am taking East lane Airlines. Is that still true?

No,  you are going to aboard the Flight 764 of Fairlane Airways.

Could you give me the details of return trip?

Sure. Let me check it, a moment, please. You will take the Flight 298 of Fairlane Airways. It will take off from Seoul at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday, January 11. You will arrive in New York same day at 11:40 A.M.  If you have further question, please call Ms. J. Fring of Gerson Travel Agency.

Hi, this is Jason Moore and I bought a new suite at your store last week. The sleeves were too long on the jacket, so I have taken to alter. He fixed them and I but I didn’t have the time try on. And ow I just put on the sleeves are still too long. I have a job interview early next. That is why I bought. what I Can you let me know what I can do? Because I really need something to wear on my job interview. Again, this is Jason Moore. Please call me as soon as you can at 555-9898. 

Hello, this is Isaac, the manager of Fantastic Clothing store. I heard that the sleeves of the shirt that you bought from us last week is still too long. I am sorry for the inconvenience that causing you. To make your interview next week a perfect occasion, we will prepare another one with shorter sleeves for you at our store. Or you will receive yours together with a 25% discount coupon for the next purchase, after telling us the address of your home or anywhere if it is possible. Call us if you have further question. Good Bye.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Advances in technology have made the world a better place.

Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

I can’t agree with this statement more for the following reasons. Firstly, Toilet, for example. It brings down death toll. The population grows rapidly after its invention.  Then, it gives more convenience and fun. For instance, tap water supply and radio. Although human beings cause the global warming and make a lot of species extinct with certain pioneering technology, I believe one day there is another way found out to balance the problem.

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This looks like a photograph of a pedestrian area, maybe in a European city, because the street are cobblestoned and there are really nice architectural elements.
In the background there are some stores that looks closed.
In the middle of the picture, there are three persons.
It may be in the afternoon, the man is watering the plant, the woman is walking with a couple of bags in each hand, and another man is sitting on bench looking at the scene.

What I see is a quiet pedestrian area where there are three persons in the middle of picture and sort of a street and a scooter in the background.
A man is flowering plants.
He is out in the front of a shop.
Perhaps he is the owner of the shop, and behind him there´s a woman carrying groceries.
She´s got a couple of bags in each hand.
It look like she´s got maybe some tissues or something like that.
Further back in the picture, there´s a person sitting on a bench and looking at something.270114
This looks like a photograph of a pedestrian area, maybe in a European city, because the street are cobblestoned and there are really nice architectural elements.
In the background there are some stores that looks closed.
In the middle of the picture, there are three persons.
It may be in the afternoon, the man is watering the plant, the woman is walking with a couple of bags in each hand, and another man is sitting on bench looking at the scene.

What I see is a quiet pedestrian area where there are three persons in the middle of picture and sort of a street and a scooter in the background.
A man is flowering plants.
He is out in the front of a shop.
Perhaps he is the owner of the shop, and behind him there´s a woman carrying groceries.
She´s got a couple of bags in each hand.
It look like she´s got maybe some tissues or something like that.
Further back in the picture, there´s a person sitting on a bench and looking at something.