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Man Rides Wooden Bike Down the UK

A man from Ethiopia lives in England. He was bored. He missed his family. So
he tried something new. He learned how to ride a bike.
一名來自衣索比亞的男子現在居住在英國。他覺得很無聊，很想家，所以他學會騎腳踏車後，決定試著做一點不一樣的事情。

The man wanted to make a bike from wood. He used strong wood. He recycled a
flip-flop. He made the brake with it!
他想用木頭做一台腳踏車！他選了很結實的木頭，還用舊拖鞋做成煞車。

A friend had an idea. The man could ride his bike from the north to the south
of the UK! That is like riding down three and a half Taiwans!
朋友給了他建議，這名男子騎著木頭腳踏車從英國最北邊一路騎到最南邊！這段距離差不多有3.5
個台灣那麼長。

It was hard. The wind and rain were cold. Sometimes he did not have food.
這趟旅程十分艱難，天氣又冷又濕，有時候甚至要餓肚子。

But it was great too. Many nice new friends gave the man food and a place to
stay. He stayed in homes, garages, barns, and cars! Some people sent him
money for a hotel room!
不過，這段旅程也有很棒的地方。他在路上認識了很多新朋友，這些好心的人請他吃飯，還提供地方給他住。也有人直接給他錢，讓他住旅館！

The wooden bike looked funny. But people liked it. Sometimes it broke. People
helped him fix it.
這台木頭腳踏車看起來奇形怪狀，但大家都很喜歡它。有時候腳踏車壞了，路人也會幫忙修理。

After a few months, the man came to the south of the UK. Friends met him with
food and music. He is happy now.

He has a new family of friends in the UK!
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Vocabulary
這名衣索匹亞人不但自製腳踏車，還從英國最北騎到最南邊。

1. recycled 回收的。
Hey, have you seen that funny wooden bike outside?
你看到外面那輛怪怪的木頭腳踏車嗎?
Yes! My friend gave it to me.有啊，是我朋友送我的。
It's made from recycled wood.用回收的木頭做的。

2. brake 煞車。
Did you actually ride it? 你有真的騎它嗎?
Of course. The brake works well, so it's safe. 當然，它的煞車很管用，很安全。

3. learn 學習。
Where did your friend get the idea? 你的朋友怎麼想到這個主意?
Of making a wooden bike? 做腳踏車嗎?
He said he learned it from his family. 他說跟家人學的。

4. family 家人。
Sounds cool. 好酷喔。
A family that makes things out of wood. 會做木頭東西的家庭。

你呢? 愛不愛騎腳踏車?
recycled回收的 brake煞車 learn學習 family家人
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Quiz

1. What did the man learn?
a. How to ride a bike
b. How to use flip-flops
c. How to miss his family

2. Where in the UK did the man ride?
a. From east to west
b. From south to north
c. From north to south

3. Who helped the man on his ride?
a. Taiwan
b. New friends
c. His mom

Answers
1. a
2. c
3. b
 

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Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites!

I'm Nancy Sun.

And I'm Hope Ngo.

In this episode of News Bites, a woman dances with fire, and a cat has the
"purrr-fect" job.

And in this episode's News Flash, a move that makes you dizzy.

All that and more, coming up next!
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台灣火舞表演者微征英國達人秀
Taiwan Fire Dancer Wows on UK Talent Show

We're sizzling with excitement for today's story.

But don't worry, it's safe!

A fire dancer from Taiwan, Yang Li-wei did something amazing.

She wowed everyone on the TV show Britain's Got Talent.

來自台灣的火舞者楊立微登上「英國達人秀」，獲得評審一致通過。

She is 32 years old and comes from Taiwan.

She told the judges (評審) that she hopes to perform one day for King Charles!

During her five minute show, Li-wei did amazing tricks.

She swallowed a small flame.

She lifted a pot of fire...

And made it spin with her feet.

She waved fire fans in both hands.

She also used her feet to spin a burning table.

Wow!

Sparks flew into the air like stars.

All four judges loved her show.

But it wasn't easy.

The weather in the UK was very cold.

Li-wei says her hands and feet felt numb (失去感覺) from the cold.

The show staff helped her.

They brought hot water to warm her hands and feet.

But the water got cold in just three minutes!

So they kept changing it again and again.

A team effort!

Li-wei began performing when she was only 10 years old.

She studied at the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts.

Training was hard.

She had to lie with her feet raised for a long time.

This made her hands and feet feel numb.

At one time, she stopped performing.

She worked in a restaurant in Japan.

But when she saw a friend perform (表演) and heard children cheering...

She cried and knew she wanted to perform again.

Li-wei says the performance is not only about her.

She says it shows the warm spirit of Taiwan and her team.

She hopes to perform around the world.

She wants to share Taiwan's warmth with everyone.

Fire can be dangerous.

But in the hands of a trained artist like Li-wei...

It can be beautiful and magical.

She is lighting up the world in her own way.
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英國"第一貓"就職15週年
Larry the Cat Celebrates 15 Years at Downing St.

Now, here's a story that's the cat's meow!

Meet Larry.

He is a famous cat who works for the UK government.

He lives at 10 Downing Street in London.

That's where the UK prime minister lives and works.

And recently (最近), Larry celebrated 15 years on the job!

What IS Larry's job?

Larry is the Chief Mouser.

That means the grey and white cat helps catch mice.

英國首相辦公室的「首席捕鼠官」Larry就職15年了。

But he also has other important jobs.

He greets visitors.

He checks security (安全) at the house.

And he tests antique chairs for good nap spots.

Sounds like a nice job, right?

But things weren't always so comfortable for Larry.

Long ago, Larry was a stray cat on the streets of London.

An animal rescue center took him in.

Then in 2011, Larry was adopted by David Cameron, who was UK prime minister
at the time.

Since then, Larry has lived at Downing Street.

He has seen six prime ministers come and go!

Larry is also very good at photo-bombing.

When world leaders visit 10 Downing Street...

Larry will often walk into the picture at just the right time.

The cat has met many famous people.

Sometimes these famous people have to make way for Larry!

Larry really liked Barack Obama, who was president of the United States at
that time.

He got a smile from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

And once, he took a nap under Donald Trump's car!

Over the years, Larry has shared his home with other animals.

There was a dog named Dilyn...

Another dog named Nova...

And two cats, JoJo and Prince.

But Larry is still the boss of the office area!

Larry is now about 18 or 19 years old.

He moves very slowly.

But he still guards his home.

And he enjoys warm naps by the door.

Many people love Larry.

Some say he is more popular (受歡迎) than government leaders!

Happy 15 years of service, Larry!
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So, in today's News Bites:

Fire dancer Yang Li-wei wowed everyone on the TV show Britain's Got Talent.

During her five minute show, Li-wei did amazing tricks.

Li-wei says she hopes to perform around the world.

She wants to share Taiwan's warmth with everyone.
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And,

Larry is a famous cat who works for the UK government.

He lives at 10 Downing Street in London.

That's where the UK prime minister lives and works.

Recently, Larry celebrated 15 years on the job as Chief Mouser!
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News Flash

In today's News Flash...this word could make you see stars!

The word "spin" means to turn around and around very fast. When something
spins, it is turning in circles.

In today's episode, we talked about Yang Li-wei from Taiwan, spinning a pot
of fire with her feet!

And now you know!
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We'll see you next time, for an exciting new episode of News Bites!