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?
miércoles, 29 de octubre de 2014
domingo, 26 de octubre de 2014
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.
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.
jueves, 23 de octubre de 2014
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。
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。
lunes, 20 de octubre de 2014
Nueva edición de preparación de prueba TOEIC Speaking
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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?
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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 5th 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 7th?
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.
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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.
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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 20th to 21st.
I’m interested in Professor Larson’s speech, when is that schedule?
Professor Larson’s speech is going to be held on August 20th at 3 p.m.
What will take place before dinner on the second day?
On August 21st, 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.
The compact and powerful Finepix 14 offers breathtaking image quality. The light, all- metal design makes it easy to carry, and incredible, bright 2.8-inch LCD makes it easy to compose and share the pictures. Plus, the finepix 14 features magic portrait system that finds faces, removes red-eyes, and softens the wrinkles. It’s now on sale for only $160. Don’t miss the great opportunity.
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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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Dalton University awards Commuters Scholarship to incoming freshmen. 1500 dollars will be awarded to students from Florida, Puerto Rico, and other out-of-state residents. Student receiving this awards must maintain a 3.25 GPA. The application form should be submitted by February 3rd. if you need additional information, contact Lauren Stewart at 721-6565.
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 15th, 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?’
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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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The holiday gift-giving season has arrived. In the spirit of the season, the Falcondale Store has reduced prices on our most popular gift items. Come and see our large selection of new T-shirts, golf shirts, and sweatshirts, which have all been reduced thirty to fifty percent. What’s more, on Saturday only, shoppers will receive an additional fifteen percent discount.
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.
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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.
The holiday gift-giving season has arrived. In the spirit of the season, the Falcondale Store has reduced prices on our most popular gift items. Come and see our large selection of new T-shirts, golf shirts, and sweatshirts, which have all been reduced thirty to fifty percent. What’s more, on Saturday only, shoppers will receive an additional fifteen percent discount.
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.
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 6th.
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.
domingo, 19 de octubre de 2014
Traducción al español - Ministro de Finanzas asistirá a reunión del APEC en Beijing
APEC es un tema importante en el ámbito diplomático para mí. Tiene mucho material para las prácticas lingüísticas y de perspicacia internacional, tal como las relaciones internacionales, las organizaciones gubernamentales o el estudio de economía abierta. Abajo hay un texto traducido relacionado y espero que te interese.
WEI Shu, Taipei, 17 de octubre (CNA) La vígesima primera reunión anual de ministros de Finanzas del Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico (APEC, siglas en inglés), se llevará a cabo en Beijing, la capital de China continental entre los días 21 y 22 del corriente mes. El ministro de Finanzas de Taiwán, Chang Sheng-ford, asistirá a la susodicha reunión acompañando de funcionarios de diversas agencias pertinentes, incluyendo la Comisión de Supervisión Financiera, la Administración Nacional de Tesorería, la Administración Fiscal y el Departamento de Finanzas Internacionales.
（中央社記者韋樞台北17日電）APEC第21屆財政部長會議將於21日下午、22日在中國大陸北京舉行，財政部張盛和率次長張璠、金管會、財政部國庫署、賦稅署、推動促參司及國際財政司等相關人員出席。
"Además, la reunión de altos funcionarios de finanzas tendrá lugar entre la tarde de 19 y la mañana de 20 y la reunión de viceministros de finanzas estará programada entre la tarde de 20 y la mañana de 21", señaló el Ministro de Finanzas.
財政部表示，另於19日下午至20日上午召開資深財金官員會議；20日下午及21日上午召開財政次長會議。
La susodicha reunión es una de las cumbres anuales y girará en torno a los temas relacionados con las perspectivas económicas globales y regionales, las inversiones en el desarrollo de infraestructura y la cooperación de financiamiento, las reformas fiscales para hacer frente al ajuste de la estructura económica y la mejora de los servicios financieros regionales, puntualizó dicho ministerio en una nota de prensa.
財政部指出，這次財政部長會議是本年APEC經濟領袖年會之一，討論議題包括「全球與區域經濟展望」、「基礎建設投資與融資合作」、「因應經濟結構調整之財政及賦稅政策改革」、「改善區域實質經濟金融服務」等主題。
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WEI Shu, Taipei, 17 de octubre (CNA) La vígesima primera reunión anual de ministros de Finanzas del Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico (APEC, siglas en inglés), se llevará a cabo en Beijing, la capital de China continental entre los días 21 y 22 del corriente mes. El ministro de Finanzas de Taiwán, Chang Sheng-ford, asistirá a la susodicha reunión acompañando de funcionarios de diversas agencias pertinentes, incluyendo la Comisión de Supervisión Financiera, la Administración Nacional de Tesorería, la Administración Fiscal y el Departamento de Finanzas Internacionales.
（中央社記者韋樞台北17日電）APEC第21屆財政部長會議將於21日下午、22日在中國大陸北京舉行，財政部張盛和率次長張璠、金管會、財政部國庫署、賦稅署、推動促參司及國際財政司等相關人員出席。
"Además, la reunión de altos funcionarios de finanzas tendrá lugar entre la tarde de 19 y la mañana de 20 y la reunión de viceministros de finanzas estará programada entre la tarde de 20 y la mañana de 21", señaló el Ministro de Finanzas.
財政部表示，另於19日下午至20日上午召開資深財金官員會議；20日下午及21日上午召開財政次長會議。
La susodicha reunión es una de las cumbres anuales y girará en torno a los temas relacionados con las perspectivas económicas globales y regionales, las inversiones en el desarrollo de infraestructura y la cooperación de financiamiento, las reformas fiscales para hacer frente al ajuste de la estructura económica y la mejora de los servicios financieros regionales, puntualizó dicho ministerio en una nota de prensa.
財政部指出，這次財政部長會議是本年APEC經濟領袖年會之一，討論議題包括「全球與區域經濟展望」、「基礎建設投資與融資合作」、「因應經濟結構調整之財政及賦稅政策改革」、「改善區域實質經濟金融服務」等主題。
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jueves, 16 de octubre de 2014
Las condiciones sobre consumición de dispositivos móviles
Abajo hay un texto traducido de la CNA, la Agencia Noticiera Central de Taiwán.
14 de octubre, Taipei (CNA) Según la encuesta FIND (Foreseeing Innovative New Digiservices, siglas en inglés) del Instituto de Industria Informativa, (III, siglas en inglés), ocupa el tercer lugar, cuya cifra ha aumentado de un 15,50% en 2013 a un 22,40% de horas en este año. Estas cifras se refieren a la cantidad de tiempo que los consumidores taiwaneses dedican a usar los dispositivos móviles para acceder los medios principales de comunicación. En el primer lugar está la televisión con un 36,10% y en el segundo puesto, la computadora con un 18% en 2013.
（中央社記者鍾榮峰台北14日電）資策會FIND調查指出，台灣消費者接觸行動裝置時間，占日常主要接觸媒體時間，已從2013年的15.5%，增加到今年的22.4%，僅次於電視的36.1%及電腦上網的18.0%。
De acuerdo a la encuesta anterior, no hay ninguna diferencia significativa comparando con la cantidad de anuncios en 2013 en el que los quinientos mayores publicitas invierten un 3 por ciento menos que en los medios dispositivos móviles de presupuesto total.
從廣告量來看，資策會FIND調查顯示，台灣500大廣告主的行動媒體的投資預算，僅不到3%，相較於2013年，並沒有顯著差異。
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14 de octubre, Taipei (CNA) Según la encuesta FIND (Foreseeing Innovative New Digiservices, siglas en inglés) del Instituto de Industria Informativa, (III, siglas en inglés), ocupa el tercer lugar, cuya cifra ha aumentado de un 15,50% en 2013 a un 22,40% de horas en este año. Estas cifras se refieren a la cantidad de tiempo que los consumidores taiwaneses dedican a usar los dispositivos móviles para acceder los medios principales de comunicación. En el primer lugar está la televisión con un 36,10% y en el segundo puesto, la computadora con un 18% en 2013.
（中央社記者鍾榮峰台北14日電）資策會FIND調查指出，台灣消費者接觸行動裝置時間，占日常主要接觸媒體時間，已從2013年的15.5%，增加到今年的22.4%，僅次於電視的36.1%及電腦上網的18.0%。
De acuerdo a la encuesta anterior, no hay ninguna diferencia significativa comparando con la cantidad de anuncios en 2013 en el que los quinientos mayores publicitas invierten un 3 por ciento menos que en los medios dispositivos móviles de presupuesto total.
從廣告量來看，資策會FIND調查顯示，台灣500大廣告主的行動媒體的投資預算，僅不到3%，相較於2013年，並沒有顯著差異。
Vínculo del enlace: http://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/201410140026-1.aspx
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