Spain has warned British tourists and second-home owners that they are not entitled to spend more than 90 days in the country at a time post-Brexit, but dismissed reports that offenders would be rounded up and deported if they overstay. — The Guardian
The pandemic has had most of Hollywood cowering for the last year or so, but nothing intimidates a Titan.
Crashing in where even Marvel’s Black Widow fears to tread, Godzilla vs. Kong is opening on any screen that’ll make room for it — home or cinematic. And with theaters coming back to life in Los Angeles and New York City, there’s a lot of fresh real estate for them to trample. — NPR
Some of Britain’s best-known fashion and retail names are campaigning for the government to launch a ‘shop out to help out’ scheme to aid beleaguered independent shops as they prepare to reopen on 12 April. — The Guardian
The Ever Given container ship has been successfully refloated after being stranded in the Suez Canal for almost a week,authorities say, following an around-the-clock international effort to dislodge the massive vessel and reopen the global shipping lane. — CNN
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the launch of the Excelsior Pass — a free, voluntary digital app developed in partnership with IBM that will verify if an individual user is fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or has recently tested negative for the illness. — Forbes
紐約州長安德魯庫默宣布 Excelsior Pass 的上市 – 一個免費的,自願的數位應用程式由 IBM 一起合作發展的,就會證實一個個人使用者是接受了完整的新冠肺炎疫苗或者是最近測試陰性。
1 launch 名,上市,啟用
2 voluntary 形,自願的
3 digital 形,數位的
4 partnership 名,合夥關係
5 verify 動,證實
6 individual 形,個人的
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Suicide rates among Japanese women rose sharply during the pandemic, prompting calls for support for low-income households — The Guardian
在新冠肺炎疫情間自殺率在日本女性大量上揚,引發了呼籲支持低收入戶
1 suicide 名,自殺
2 among 介,在…之中
3 prompt 動,引起
4 household 名,家庭
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The second sandstorm to hit China in less than a fortnight has reversed the colours of the sky, turning the sun blue and the heavens yellow. — The Guardian
Body-editing apps advertised on social media platforms TikTok and Instagram are “triggering” young people with eating disorders, campaigners fear. — BBC
Earthlings can breathe a sigh of relief after US space agency Nasa confirmed the planet was “safe" from a once-feared asteroid for the next 100 years at least. — BBC
地球人可以放鬆喘息一下在美國太空機構 NASA 確認地球是至少未來一百年是安全的不會有曾經擔憂的小行星來襲後。
1 earthling 名,地球人
2 sigh 名,嘆息
3 relief 名,放鬆
4 asteroid 名,小行星
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The idea of forcing people to show vaccine passports to enter pubs is likely to be counterproductive and is “not a good idea”, a social psychologist advising the government has warned. — The Guardian
China is slapping massive duties on wine from Australia for the next five years, a move that threatens to deprive the country’s winemakers of their top export market and escalate a trade dispute. — CNN
Don’t be surprised if you find your neighbors turning off their lights for a full hour Saturday night. They’re taking part in a global movement called Earth Hour.
Earth Hour is an annual tradition in which people switch off their lights to spread awareness about sustainability and climate change. Started by the World Wildlife Fund, it takes place on March 27 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time. — CNN
At least 32 people were killed and more than a hundred injured when two trains collided in southern Egypt. Authorities blamed a passenger activating the emergency brakes. — The Guardian
10 Your suggestion (is) good, but needs clarification.
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11 下星期應該會比這個星期好。
11 Next week (would be) better than this week.
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F the 有時候會被省略
12 剛剛看了有關搬遷的郵件。
12 Just read (the) email about relocation.
5 縮寫的原則
1 用一個字母代替一個音 ‘c’ = see
2 把一個字縮短 ‘yr’ = your
3 大家都知道的字的第一個字母 ‘asap’ = as soon as possible
Email 1
Subject: Yr order ref no KD654
In relation to yr order rec’d today, we cannot supply the qty’s you need at this moment. Pls confirm asap if a part-delivery wd be acceptable, with the rest to follow L8R. Rgds, Stefan.
Subject: Your order reference number KD654
In relation to your order received today, we cannot supply the quantities you need at this moment. Please confirm as soon as possible if a part-delivery would be acceptable, with the rest to follow later. Regards, Stefan
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Email 2
Subject: Thx for yr msg
Re your msg left on my ans machine – yes, I’m free 4 lunch on Wed next wk. Btw, good news about yr interview. Hv 2 work now. CU, Jane.
Subject: Thanks for your message
Regarding your message left on my answering machine – yes, I’m free for lunch on Wednesday next week. By the way, good news about your interview. Have to work now. See you, Jane.
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Email 3
Subject: Options for Tech Help
We have a Tech Assistance section on our website, with an extensive list of FAQs. Customers find this v convnt as it is avail 24/7. Otoh, if you need to spk to sb in person, you can call during wkng hours. Bw, Alan.
Subject: Options for Technical Help
We have a Technical Assistance section on our website, with an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions. Customers find this very convenient as it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On the other hand, if you need to speak to somebody in person, you can call during working hours. Best wishes, Alan.
Couples in New Zealand who have a miscarriage or stillbirth will be eligible for paid bereavement leave under a new law approved by parliament. — BBC
在紐西蘭流產或生出死胎的夫妻將有資格請喪假基於一個最近國會通過的法條。
1 miscarriage 名,流產
2 stillbirth 名,死胎
3 be eligible for 片,有資格的
4 bereavement leave 名,喪假
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At least five people have been killed and multiple injuries reported after a string of up to seven deadly tornadoes tore through Alabama, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands. — the Guardian
North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, says the US and Japan – the first such test since Joe Biden became US president. — BBC
北韓發射兩枚彈道飛彈到日本海,美國與日本發布 – 這是喬拜登成為美國總統後的第一個這樣的測試
1 ballistic 形,彈道的
2 missile 名,飛彈
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A 75-year-old Asian woman who was attacked in the street is taking the nearly $1 million donated for her medical bills and using it to combat racism, her family says. — CNN