Hello everybody, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!

I'm Trevor Tortomasi...

And I'm Ryan Drillsma.

In today's news:

Gender equality in Taiwan, a volcano in the Pacific Ocean, and thoughts on
the internet.

All that and more, coming up next.
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立院女性出頭天 42.5%立法委員是女性
Taiwan's 42.5% Female Legislature Sets Record

For a lot of human history, the leaders (領袖) of many countries have been
men.

But nowadays, many countries around the world are seeing a lot more gender
equality (男女平等)...

Especially Taiwan!
尤其是台灣！

Last month, a woman named Lin Ching-yi (林靜儀) won an election to join
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan (立法院).

With her joining, the Legislative Yuan is now 42.5% women.

That means Taiwan has broken its own record for gender equality in its
legislature!
這代表台灣破了它自己的男女平等紀錄。

We call people working in the Legislative Yuan "lawmakers", because they make
laws (法律) for everyone in the country.

And if all the people making laws are the same, it can make life harder for
people who are different.

So the proportion of men to women is very important in government!
所以，政府裡面的男女比例的確很重要！

Of course, there is still a lot of inequality (不平等) around the world.

We need to work together on making sure all kinds of people are represented
(代表) in governments and society.

The good news is, starting with Taiwan's Legislative Yuan is a great first
step!
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東加火山爆發
Tonga Volcano Erupts

Last month, our planet Earth saw its biggest volcanic eruption (火山爆發) in
more than 30 years.

The volcano is on a small island in the country of Tonga (東加), which is an
archipelago (群島).

Okay... here's the bad news first.

Because the volcano is surrounded (被包圍) by water, it caused a lot more
problems than just a loud noise.

The eruption caused an earthquake so big that it caused a giant tidal wave to
move out in all directions.
火山爆發造成地震，大到海嘯往四面八方推進。

The tidal wave moved for thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean
(海嘯掃過太平洋).

And it hit the beaches of countries all around the Pacific, like Japan, New
Zealand, and Peru.

But most importantly, it hit the islands of Tonga, and destroyed (摧毀) many
people's houses.

It even washed mud (泥土) into Tonga's clean water, so many people didn't
have enough to drink.

After the tidal wave's waters were gone, the volcano's smoke came back down
and filled the air with ash (火山灰).

On top of all these problems... the volcanic earthquake broke a very
important internet cable (網路海底電纜), deep under the ocean.

That cable was one of the only things letting many people in Tonga connect to
the rest of the world!
那條電纜是讓東加跟外面世界聯繫的唯一方式！

Okay, finally... here's some good news!

Many countries moved quickly to help Tonga recover (恢復).

Planes flew and ships sailed to Tonga from all around the world, bringing
clean water, food, and medical supplies (醫療設備) to help as many people as
possible.

And this month, even more people are going to Tonga, to fix the cable and
connect its islands to the world again!

If we can learn anything from this story, it's that we can't control how
dangerous Earth can be...

But we can control how many people we help!
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癱瘓男子動動腦 推特留言傳心聲
Paralyzed Man Makes Post With His Thoughts

Have you ever wanted to talk to someone using only your mind?

It might be possible sooner than you think!

One man from Australia has recently made a "tweet" (推特網站上留言), using
only his brain!

This man is paralyzed (癱瘓), so he can't move very much of his body.

That's why scientists wanted to create something for people like him, to help
them communicate (溝通) more easily.

Thanks to science, this man can now use a "brain chip" to send signals to a
computer, and write words on the internet.
這個人現在可以經由裝在腦袋裡面的晶片，傳訊號給電腦來寫字。

The brain chip is only about the size of a paperclip (迴紋針), but took four
hours to carefully put into the man's head.

And we may see even more tests with brain chips later this year!

It may sound weird or scary, but this man can now communicate more easily
with his family, and even play some simple games.
這種作法聽起來也許有點恐怖，但是他現在能夠跟家人溝通，還能玩一些簡單的遊戲。

Let's be happy for him, and hope this is a step in the right direction for
the rest of us, too!
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So, in today's News Bites:

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan is now 42.5% women.

That means Taiwan has broken its own record for gender equality in its
legislature!

If all the people making laws are the same, it can make life harder for
people who are different, so the proportion of men to women is very important
in government!
________________________________

And,

Last month, an island in Tonga had Earth's biggest volcanic eruption in more
than 30 years.

The eruption created an earthquake, a giant tidal wave, and clouds of ash,
and even cut Tonga off from the internet.

Thankfully, countries all around the world have already started to help Tonga
recover.
________________________________

And,

One paralyzed man in Australia can now use a brain chip to send signals to a
computer, and write words on the internet.

The brain chip is only about the size of a paperclip, but took four hours to
carefully put into the man's head.

Scientists wanted to create something for people like him, to help them
communicate more easily.
________________________________

And that's today's episode of News Bites!
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主播每周一問
Have Your Say

Welcome back!

We hope you've had a good Lunar New Year holiday...

Since this is everyone's first day back to school, we won't ask any Have Your
Say questions until next week.

Still, we'd like to thank the K-12 Education Administration 國民及學前教育署
of the Ministry of Education 教育部 for their incredible support.

If you have any comments or questions about the show, please send us an email
at newsbites@icrt.com.tw.

We hope to hear from you again next week!
 

Hello everybody, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!

I'm Trevor Tortomasi...

And I'm Ryan Drillsma.

In today's news:

Chinese classes for foreigners, Minecraft classes for the world, and Arthur
finishes 26 years on TV.

All that and more, coming up next.
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桃園提供中文課幫移工學習中文
Taoyuan Offers Foreign Workers Mandarin Classes

Have you ever tried to learn a new language?

If you're listening to News Bites, then you probably have!

But many people in Taiwan have spent more time learning English...

So maybe you don't realize (沒發現) how difficult it is to learn to speak and
read Chinese.

Of course, radio, TV, and books can help a lot with learning a new language,
but there's nothing better than having a good teacher!

And right now, there are many people who need to work in Taiwan, but don't
speak Chinese as their first language, and might not have enough money for
classes.
現在有很多人要在台灣工作，但是他們也許還不會講中文，而上中文課的費用也是一個沉重的負擔。

So the city of Taoyuan is starting to offer free (免費的) Chinese classes to
migrant workers (移工).

The free classes are to help people who have moved to Taiwan from other
countries, like Indonesia (印尼), Vietnam (越南), the Philippines (菲律賓),
and Thailand (泰國).

The classes will focus (集中在、專注於) on Chinese that people can use in the
workplace, and to have a comfortable life in the city.

And the more Chinese they learn, the easier it will be for them to be a part
of Taiwanese society.
來台灣的外國人多學習中文，也可以越容易地融入台灣社會。

The classes start from March 6th, and will go until April 24th.

Remember, if you are learning a second or a third language other than
Chinese, you are already very lucky (幸運).

It's not easy now, but it will definitely make your life easier in the future
(未來).

Just remember to thank your teachers!
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老師說【麥塊】是個好的學習工具
Teachers Say Minecraft Can Be A Good Learning Tool

Almost 13 years ago, in 2009, one man made a video game (電動遊戲) by himself.

He used his programming skills (寫電腦程序的技能) to make an entire world in
his computer.

And two years later, with help from more people, the game quickly became very
famous (有名).

It's called Minecraft (當個創世神，也被稱為麥塊), and now millions of people
are playing it!

But many teachers are saying that it's not just a game... it could also be a
good learning tool (教學工具)!

There are many ways to make learning more interesting, but one of the best
ways is to make a lesson into a game.
讓學習的過程更有趣有很多方法，不過最好的方式之一就是把教學變成遊戲。

This is called "gamification" (遊戲化).

Gamification makes it easier for people, especially kids, to stay engaged
(互動、參與) in learning new things.

And because of this, some teachers are starting to see how Minecraft could be
helpful in classes about science (科學), technology (科技), engineering
(工程), and math (數學).

The company Microsoft (微軟) has even made an educational version (教學版本)
of the game, for use in schools.

Teachers say it's not just a class about the game... and it's not just a
gamification of reality.
老師說，這不只是關於遊戲的課程，也不只是現實的遊戲化。

It's a balance (平衡) between both, and can teach kids about the connections
between them.

We play games to have fun, but they can also teach us a lot about our world.

And the more we learn about our world, the more we're ready to create our own!
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電視卡通【亞瑟小子】將要結束了
TV Cartoon 'Arthur' Ends

The TV show "Arthur" (亞瑟小子) is finally ending, after 26 years.

That makes it the longest-running (播出、持續最久的) cartoon on U.S.
television!

It's a show about a young aardvark (土豚) named Arthur, and his family and
friends.

And it first aired in the year 1996!
亞瑟這個卡通第一次播出是1996年！

Many people say he taught a generation of children about kindness, empathy,
and inclusion.
很多人說，這個卡通教了一代的孩子們關於友善，同情，和包容。

The final episode looks at the future, and predicts (預測) what life will be
like for Arthur and his friends in 20 years.

The show won many awards (獎項), like four Daytime Emmys (艾美獎), and a
BAFTA Children's Award (英國電影金像獎).

But Arthur isn't disappearing for good!

Social media promise Arthur will be back in reruns, a new podcast (播客), and
short videos.

Which cartoon do you think will take Arthur's place, for the next generation
of children?
________________________________

So, in today's News Bites:

The city of Taoyuan is starting to offer free Chinese classes to migrant
workers.

The free classes are to help people who have moved to Taiwan from countries
like Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand.

The classes will focus on Chinese that people can use in the workplace, and
to have a comfortable life in the city.
________________________________

And,

There are many ways to make learning more interesting, but one of the best
ways is to make a lesson into a game.

Gamification makes it easier for people, especially kids, to stay engaged in
learning new things.

And because of this, some teachers are starting to see how the game Minecraft
could be helpful in classes about science, technology, engineering, and math.
________________________________

And,

The TV show "Arthur" is finally ending.

The cartoon ran for 26 years, which makes it the longest-running cartoon on
U.S. television!

Many people say he taught a generation of children about kindness, empathy,
and inclusion.
________________________________

And that's today's episode of News Bites!
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主播每周一問
Have Your Say

This week, we asked you to have your say about having any animal as a pet.

10-year-old Shining, from Dong Xing Elementary School in Hsinchu County,
talks about a very special kind of beetle.

***

And that does it for this week's "Have Your Say"!

Remember, if your answer was used in the show, we'll be sending you a gift in
the mail.

Make sure to tune in again next week for an all-new question!
 

Hi there, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!

I'm Nancy Sun...

And I'm Trevor Tortomasi.

In today's news:

The Taipei Performing Arts Center uses food for promotion, Bangladesh
celebrates New Year's, and a female baseball coach takes to the field for the
first time ever.

All that and more, coming up next.
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台北表演藝術中心以美食宣傳自己
Taipei Performing Arts Center Promotes Itself with Delicious Food

The Taipei Performing Arts Center is a new building, near the Shilin Night
Market.
台北表演藝術中心是士林夜市附近新蓋的建築。

The building has three theaters (劇院).

It will host concerts (音樂會), plays (戲劇), and other performances.

The modern-looking building was designed (設計) by a famous architecture
company (建設公司).

And many people have praised (稱讚) the design.

But about a month ago, some people on the internet noticed that the building
looked like some popular Taiwanese snacks.
但大約一個月前，有一些網友注意到這座建築看起來有點像台灣小吃！

They created a funny meme (迷因).

For parts of the building, they added pictures of a meatball (貢丸), a pork
blood cake (豬血糕), and tofu (百頁) .

The meme went viral (瘋傳).

Lots of people saw the picture on social media (社交媒體).

Many people thought it was especially funny (特別好笑), because the theater
is so close to the famous night market.

So the performing arts center decided to use this meme.

They worked with a famous braised food restaurant to design a dish which
looks just like the meme!
他們跟一家有名的滷味餐廳合作，設計了一道看起來像迷因的菜！

The restaurant is famous for their recipe (食譜) that includes caramel (焦糖).

The recipe is a family secret (祖傳秘方) and it is over 60 years old.

The caramel plus their special blend of spices (特殊混合香料) gives their
food a sweet and spicy (又甜又辣) flavor.

The dish was available for three days, from April 8th to 10th.

It was only sold at the performing arts center.
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孟加拉慶祝新年
Bangladesh Celebrates New Year's for the First Time in Two Years

Thursday April 14th was a holiday in Bangladesh.
4月14日星期四是孟加拉國的國定假日。

That's because it was New Year's Day according to (根據) their country's
calendar.

The Bengali calendar was invented (發明) in the 16th century (十六世紀).

It is the year 1492 according to the Bengali calendar (日壢).

To celebrate the New Year, people wore red clothing and they marched, sang
and danced.
人們穿上紅色的衣服，在街上遊行、唱歌、和跳舞來慶祝新年。

The night ends with a big feast (盛宴).

It was the first time in two years that the people of Bangladesh celebrated
the New Year.

The last two years of celebrations were suspended (暫停) due to the COVID-19
pandemic.
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MLB新歷史！首位女教練上場
MLB Sees First Woman to Coach on the Field

Alyssa Nakken is the first female coach in Major League Baseball.

She was hired in 2020.
Alyssa Nakken於2020年被聘為美國職棒大聯盟首位女教練。

Gabe Kapler, the manager (經理) of the San Francisco Giants (舊金山巨人)
chose her to be one of his assistants (助理).

And on April 12th, she made history again.
4月12日，她再次創造了歷史。

She became the first woman to ever coach on a Major League Baseball field.

The Giants' regular first base coach was ejected from the game after he got
into an argument.
巨人隊的一壘教練在發生爭執後被逐出比賽。

So, the manager asked Nakken to take over (接管) for him.

But first she had to find her uniform (制服)!

Then she put on her helmet (安全帽) and ran onto the field.

She received loud applause from the home team crowd.
她得到了觀眾的熱烈掌聲。

After the game was over, Alyssa said that it was a "big deal", and that it
was also an "honor".
________________________________

So, in today's News Bites:

Some people noticed that the Taipei Performing Arts Center looked like some
popular Taiwanese snacks.

They created a funny meme, using pictures of a meatball, a pork blood cake,
and tofu.

The performing arts center then worked with a famous braised food restaurant,
to design a dish which looks just like the meme!
________________________________

Thursday April 14th was New Year's Day according to the Bengali calendar.

The Bengali calendar was invented in the 16th century.

To celebrate the New Year people wore red clothing and they marched, sang,
and danced.
________________________________

And,

Alyssa Nakken is the first female coach in Major League Baseball.

On April 12th, she made history again by being the first woman to coach on
the field.

She said it was a "big deal" and an "honor".
________________________________

And that's today's episode of News Bites!
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主播每周一問
Have Your Say

This week, we asked you where you would like to travel in time.

10-year-old Athena Chang from Guang-fu Elementary School in Taichung wants to
know more about her future career.

***

And 14-year-old Sunny from Chihshan Junior High School in Taichung City
wanted to go a lot further.

***

And that does it for this week's Have Your Say.

Remember, if your comment was chosen for the show this month, we'll be
sending you a gift in the mail.

Make sure to tune in again next week for an all new question!
 

Hi there, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites!

I'm Nancy Sun...

And I'm Trevor Tortomasi.

In today's news:

A lunchbox you can't eat, a book you can't burn, and hero who isn't.

All that and more, coming up next.
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台鐵推出鐵路便當一卡通
TRA Sells Lunchbox-shaped iPass

Would you buy a lunchbox... that you CAN'T eat?

The Taiwan Railways Administration is selling a special new iPass (一卡通).

It's an iPass in the shape of the famous TRA lunchbox (鐵路便當).

The iPass lunchbox is much smaller than a real TRA lunchbox.

But it looks quite real.

It comes in the TRA lunchbox shape, an octagon (八角形).

And it has a pork cutlet, a soy egg, fried fish, and lettuce.

台鐵說「排骨便當造型一卡通」是八角排骨便當的縮小版，有主菜滷排骨，還有滷蛋、柳葉魚、和炒高麗菜。

It comes on a keychain (鑰匙圈).

This isn't the first time iPasses came in fun new shapes.

Last year, the TRA sold an iPass shaped like a train.

The EMU900 iPasses sold out (完售) very quickly.
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"無法被燒毀的書"高價賣出
"Unburnable" Book Sells for Top Dollar at Auction

If you wrote a book that is famous around the world...

Would you try to set it on fire?

It sounds like a strange thing to do.

But that's what one author (作者) did with her book!

Canadian author Margaret Atwood wrote "The Handmaid's Tale" (侍女的故事) in
1985.

It's about an imaginary (虛構) place, where women and girls have no control
over their lives.

They have to do what other people tell them to do.

"The Handmaid's Tale" has won many awards.

Many people call it a "classic" (經典、最優秀的).

But some people are against (反對) the book.

They think it teaches dangerous ideas.

They think "The Handmaid's Tale" should not be in schools and libraries.

And some places have actually banned (禁令、禁止) the book.

In fact, at many times in history, people have burned books that they think
are wrong or dangerous.

Margaret Atwood thinks this is wrong.

So she has worked with a publishing company (出版公司) to make a special copy
of "The Handmaid's Tale".

This special copy is "unburnable"!

The book looks like a normal book.

But it is made with stainless steel, aluminum, and fire-resistant ink.
這個無法被燒毀的書，是用不銹鋼、鋁箔、和耐熱油墨製成的。

The book can withstand (承受) temperatures up to 650 degrees Celsius!

The author of the book tested this herself.

And the publishing company posted a video of this online.

In the video, the 82-year-old Margaret Atwood puts on some gloves.

Then she picks up a flamethrower (噴火器)...

And sprays the book with fire.

And at the end, the book is just fine (毫髮無傷)!

Margaret said on Twitter, "I never thought I'd be trying to burn one of my
own books... and failing".

This "unburnable" copy of "The Handmaid's Tale" has been sold at auction.

It sold for $130,000 U.S. dollars.

That's more than 3,800,000 NT!

The money will be donated to an organization that fights for free expression
in literature (文學裡的表達自由).
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巨石強森化身超級反英雄 "黑亞當"
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Stars as New DC Hero

A new hero is coming to movie theaters.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will play "Black Adam" in a new movie.

"Black Adam" is a character from DC comics.

He is very strong, and he can fly.

But The Rock says Black Adam isn't exactly a superhero.

He says Black Adam is more of an "antihero".

An antihero (反英雄) can still be the main character in a story.

But they do not always believe in doing the right thing.

And they do not always want to help people and "be good".

Antiheroes often still do good things, but they don't always follow the rules.
反英雄在文學、電影、戲劇中，感覺有點像反派角色，不過也會做出英雄的行為。

The Rock says when he was little, he wanted to be Superman.

But he was too rebellious (叛逆).

He says Black Adam is also rebellious.

The Rock says Black Adam will do the right thing, but will do it in his own
way.

"Black Adam" will open in Taiwan in October.
________________________________

So, in today's News Bites:

The Taiwan Railways Administration is selling a special new iPass.

It's an iPass in the shape of the famous TRA lunchbox.

It comes in the TRA lunchbox shape, an octagon.

And it has a pork cutlet, a soy egg, fried fish, and lettuce.
________________________________

An "unburnable" book has been sold for more than 3,800,000 NT.

The copy of "The Handmaid's Tale" is made with stainless steel, aluminum, and
fire-resistant ink.

And the author, Margaret Atwood tested it herself, by trying to burn it with
a flamethrower.

At the end, the book was just fine!
________________________________

And,

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will play "Black Adam" in a new movie.

"Black Adam" is a character from DC comics.

He is very strong, and he can fly.

But the Rock says Black Adam isn't exactly a superhero.

He says Black Adam is more of an "antihero".
________________________________

And that's today's episode of News Bites!
________________________________

主播每周一問
Have Your Say

This week, we want you to have your say about what you've learned this school
year.

This past school year has gone from September of 2021 to June of 2022. That's
more than nine months of school! There may have been a lot of school work to
do, but you've already made it this far, and we're sure you've learned a lot.

So, out of all the things you learned in school this year, which new thing is
your favorite?

Record your message and send it to newsbites@icrt.com.tw with your name and
age, and if you like, the name of your school.

Make sure to send us your recording by Thursday at noon, and you might hear
your message on our show on Friday!
 

Hey there, and welcome to News Bites!

I'm Trevor Tortomasi...

And I'm Paz Bueno.

In today's news:

Treasure becomes trash, a barefoot man makes money, and things to know in the
summer heat.

Stay tuned for those stories, coming up next!
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裝滿現金的紙袋 失而復得
Big Bag of Money Gets Thrown Away

What should you do if you accidentally throw a large amount of money into the
trash?
萬一不小心把大筆現款給扔了，該怎麼辦？

Imagine this… you have over 80,000 NT in cash (現金), and you want to
deposit it in the bank (存進銀行) in the morning.

You can't find anywhere to keep the money safe, so you put it in a paper bag
(紙袋).

But when the garbage truck (垃圾車) drives by your house, your family throws
the paper bag away!

This might seem like a scene from a movie (電影片段), but it's actually what
happened to a family in Hsinchu last month.

The Hsinchu Bureau of Environmental Protection (新竹環保局) received a phone
call one day, saying that an elderly member of the family (家裡的長輩)
accidentally threw away a paper bag with 80,000 NT inside.

They quickly called the garbage truck workers, who then told the family to go
to the landfill (掩埋場) as soon as possible.

Luckily, after one hour of searching (尋找), the family found their paper bag
with the money.

The garbage truck crew later explained (解釋) that if someone accidentally
throws away something important, they can most likely still recover it (尋獲)
in the first hour.

But after one hour has passed, the garbage truck may have already arrived at
the incinerator (焚化爐).

So remember, always keep your valuables in a safe place…

And if they ever get thrown away, you'd better hurry up!
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赤腳英國男子 獲得捐款
U.K. Man Makes Money Being Barefoot

Would you ever leave your house and go out into the public without any shoes
on?
你會赤著腳走到公共場所嗎?

Nowadays, shoes are not just a necessity (必需品).

Some people mix and match shoes with different outfits (服裝), and some
people even wear shoes to show off their wealth.

So can you imagine living without shoes for a month?

Well, believe it or not, this is exactly what one man in the U.K. did.

George, a 20-year-old man from Cambridge, England, got rid of his shoes in
October of 2021.

He was originally a "religious shoe-wearer" (鞋子狂熱分子), wearing shoes
both indoors and outdoors.

One day, he suddenly started to question why he needed shoes, and searched
online (網路上尋找) for an answer.

But instead, he found the many benefits (好處) of NOT wearing shoes.

And from that moment on, he decided he was never going to wear shoes again.

After that, many people on the streets looked at him with disdain
(厭惡的表情), and store workers wouldn't let him inside.

But George said he felt happier than he had ever been before, and shared his
experiences on social media.

Since then, millions of people have seen his videos, and his fans (粉絲) have
even sent him money to support his barefoot lifestyle.

Now, George is optimistic (樂觀) about the future, saying that it's only a
matter of time before he makes more money.

But if you're going to go somewhere without shoes, just remember to watch
where you walk!
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什麼會讓各國人民覺得幸福？
What Makes People Happy in Different Countries?

There's no doubt that this summer has been one of the hottest in history.
今年夏天的炎熱程度，應該是史上最熱的暑假之一。

There has been lots of research that strongly suggests the weather affects
our moods and emotions.

A lot of people think that hot and humid weather makes a person cranky
(暴躁易怒), and that cold, dark winters can easily make a person depressed
(憂鬱).

And results from one study show that people who live in places where the
average monthly temperature is around 18 degrees Celsius are usually the
happiest.

But does this mean people who live in countries near the equator (赤道), or
in very cold countries, are never happy?

Of course not!

So what makes people happy to live in a country?

According to research by the World Values Survey (世界價值觀調查), the level
of people's happiness in a country comes mainly from three things.

Those three things are strong economic development (蓬勃的經濟), democracy
(民主化), and inclusiveness (包容度).

Researchers say that together, these three things help people to feel "free".

So, the next time you are feeling moody or cranky about the weather, think
about these things, before you wish you lived in a different country!
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So, in today's News Bites:

One man in Hsinchu accidentally threw away a paper bag with 80,000 NT inside.

His family quickly called the garbage truck workers, who then told the family
to go to the landfill as soon as possible.

Workers say if you ever accidentally throw something important in the trash,
you may have about one hour before it's gone forever!
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And,

One man in England got rid of his shoes in October of 2021.

Now, he says he feels happier than ever before, and has shared his
experiences on social media.

Since then, millions of people have seen his videos, and his fans have even
sent him money to support his barefoot lifestyle.
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And,

Researchers say the level of people's happiness in a country comes mainly
from three things.

Those three things are strong economic development, democracy, and
inclusiveness.

They say that together, these three things help people to feel "free".
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And that's today's episode of News Bites!
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主播每周一問
Have Your Say

This week, we want you to have your say about coming back to school.

We're heading into a whole new year of school! Maybe it was a little bit hard
to get up early in the morning at first. But now that you've been back for a
while, you're getting used to the change in your daily routine again.

So, what have you enjoyed the most about coming back to school so far?

Record your message and send it to newsbites@icrt.com.tw with your name and
age, and if you'd like, the name of your school.

Make sure to send us your recording by Thursday at noon, and you might hear
your message on our show on Friday!