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Taiwan's Newest Mountain Guides

Taroko National Park is in Xiulin Township. The park has many mountains!
Twenty-seven are three thousand meters tall or taller!
位於秀林鄉的太魯閣國家公園內有很多高山，其中有 27 座山高達三千公尺以上。

Taroko is named for the Truku people. They are indigenous peoples. Most
people living in Xiulin are Truku.
太魯閣這個名字來自太魯閣族，是台灣的原住民。秀林鄉居民大多都是太魯閣族人。

Tourists love Taroko. They hike its paths. They climb its mountains. But
mountains can be dangerous. So Xiulin is training Truku people to be mountain
guides.
很多遊客喜歡在太魯閣地區走步道或是爬山，但是高山總有危險。因此秀林鄉正在訓練太魯閣族人成為登山嚮導。

The new guides are learning about nature. They are learning how to find and
help lost people. They are learning how to read maps, camp, make fires, and
much more!
這些嚮導學習自然知識，也學習怎麼尋找與幫助迷路的登山客。他們會看地圖、露營、生火等等技能！

These guides will help keep people safe on mountains. They will know the
paths. They will know where to hike and climb safely. When the weather
changes, they will be able to help. When there is an emergency, they will be
able to save lives!
這些嚮導可以保障登山客或是遊客的安全。他們認得山路，也知道哪裡可以安全攀登。天氣發生變化的時候也能幫忙。遇到緊急狀況，嚮導甚至可以救人一命。

The Truku people of Xiulin are working hard to keep us safe in Taroko
National Park.

The next time you are on a mountain, get a guide!
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Vocabulary
受過訓練的太魯閣高山嚮導，對登山客有很大的幫助。

1. climb 攀爬。
Let’s go climb Xiangshan this Sunday. 我們這星期天去爬象山吧。
Climb? You mean like walking up a bunch of stairs? 爬山?
你的意思是爬一堆樓梯?
Yeah, pretty much, nothing too steep. 差不多，階梯並不陡。

2. path 小徑。
Wait, I thought it was just an easy hike. 等等，我以為只是輕鬆健行。
It is! You can’t find an easier path than Xiangshan.
確實是，你找不到比象山更輕鬆的了。

3. able 能夠。
Even so, I won’t be able to hike more than 20 minutes.
就算那樣我最多也只能走二十分鐘。
What?! 什麼啊?!
And I’m taking snack breaks. 而且我要點心休息時間。

4. next time 下一次。
Forget it. I’ll catch you next time. 算了，我下次再找你。

來一起讀單字。
climb攀爬 path小徑 able能夠 next time下次
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Quiz

1. Where is Taroko National Park?
a. Jiaoxi Township
b. Xiulin Township
c. Xiushui Township

2. Who is the township training to be guides?
a. Most people
b. Tourists in Taroko
c. Truku people

3. What do these guides do?
a. Keep people safe on mountains
b. Make paths on mountains
c. Find more tall mountains

Answers
1. b
2. c
3. a
 

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Young Amis People Keep the Amis Ways Alive

In Hualien, there is a very old village. It's Taibalang Tribal Village.
People of the Amis tribe live there.
花蓮的太巴塱（ㄌㄤˇ）部落中住著許多阿美族人。

The village is next to two rivers. They are full of crabs!
部落旁有兩條河，河中很多螃蟹。

In the Amis language, "Taibalang" means "crab." The village was named for the
crabs in the rivers.
在阿美族語中，太巴塱就是螃蟹的意思。這就是太巴塱部落名字的起源。

Taibalang has many old wood carvings. These are pictures cut into wood. There
are many carvings of crabs!
太巴塱有很多古老的木雕，而且螃蟹圖案的木雕特別多！

There are also carvings of other animals and people. The people are hunting,
fishing, and dancing! The carvings show the ways of the Amis people.
木雕上除了會出現各種動物之外，也會有阿美族人豐富的日常生活！

Many young people leave the village to work. But every summer, they come
back. They help the village get ready for a big festival!
離開部落工作的年輕人會在夏天回來，一起幫忙舉辦祭典。

Elders teach young people how to help. Everyone has a job to do. They do
things the Amis way. Helping the village keeps the ways of the Amis people
alive.
部落的長輩負責傳授經驗。這樣子，來幫忙的年輕人才能將阿美族的傳統延續下去。

If you go to Hualien, go to Taibalang Tribal Village. Learn about the ways of
the Amis people!
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Vocabulary
阿美族太巴塱部落，很希望維繫他們的傳統。

1. way 方式。
Living in an old village by the river…. 住在河邊的古老村落裡...
Isn’t that a nice way of living? 那不是很好的生活方式?

2. hunt 打獵。
I don’t know about that. 這我不知道。
People there hunt rabbits and catch crabs? 那裏的人獵殺兔子，吃螃蟹?
Why not? 為什麼不可以?

3. young 年輕的。
And older people can teach the young how to do things. 年紀大的可以教導年輕人做事情。
What kinds of things? 做怎樣的事?

4. wood 木頭。
Like…how to make a boat with wood. 比如說怎麼樣用木頭來造船。
So where’s this village of yours? 所以你這個村落在哪裡?
I have yet to find it. 我還在找。
Let’s go visit Taibalang Tribe together!

來讀今天的單字。
way方式 hunt打獵 young年輕的 wood木頭
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Quiz

1. What does "Taibalang" mean in Amis language?
a. Carving
b. Crab
c. River

2. Where is Taibalang Tribal Village?
a. Yilan
b. Yunlin
c. Hualien

3. What are "wood carvings"?
a. Birds in trees
b. People who build buildings
c. Pictures cut into wood

Answers
1. b
2. c
3. c
 

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

I'm Nancy Sun...

And I'm Hope Ngo.

In today's news:

A different kind of race, a different kind of camel rider, and one of the
coolest streets in the world.

All that and more, coming up next.
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瘋狂有趣的西拉雅趣飛車
Off to the Races! At the Siraya Go Soapbox Derby

Tainan is hosting a special race.

One part of the race is just for children.

And the children must build their own "cars"!

The Siraya Go CreCar soap box derby will take place November 6th.

A soap box derby is a fun race that gets a bit crazy sometimes.

Racers must drive a "car" that they made themselves.

These "cars" do not have an engine (引擎).

And most of the time, only one person can sit in the car.

The racers drive their homemade car down a downhill race track (賽道).

This year is the ninth year the Siraya Go CreCar race has been held.

The race for adults will take place on November 6th, at the Tsou Ma Lai Farm
in Danei District.

Racers start at the top of a ramp (坡道).

They will also face many challenges.

There are jumps on the track.

And there's even a parking challenge at the end.

There's also a race for kids age 6 to 12.

That race will be held in October.

10月還有「趣味造車暖身賽」，讓6至12歲的小朋友打造無動力小車。
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女騎師成立杜拜騎駱駝學校
Women Lead Dubai's First Camel Riding School

The United Arab Emirates, UAE for short, is a country in the Middle East.

阿拉伯聯合大公國是中東七個大公國組成的國家。

When you think of the Middle East, what do you see?

Tall cities, dry desert, and maybe camels (駱駝)?

Camel-riding is a big part the UAE.

People sometimes ride camels to get around, and it's a big part of UAE
culture.

But here's something that might surprise you...

The UAE just got its first school for camel-riding.

Last month, the "Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center" got its official license
(執照).

And here's another surprise...

One of the people who started the school is a woman.

The UAE has lots of traditions (傳統) for women and men.

For example, most of the time, only men ride camels.

A woman can work, but only if a male guardian (男性監護人), like her father
or husband, gives permission (同意).

This is why it's surprising that the camel-riding school was started by a
woman.

30-year-old Linda Krockenberger comes from Germany.

She moved to the UAE in 2015 for work.

Linda wanted to try riding camels.

But she couldn't find someone to teach her.

She says some said they would teach her, but only if they ride at night, in
the dark.

Some even asked her to dress like a boy.

Finally she found an Emirati man who would teach her.

52-year-old Obaid Al Falasi has worked with camels all his life.

And together Linda and Obaid decided to open a camel-riding school.

Linda是阿拉伯沙漠騎駱駝中心的共同創辦人。

And the school would teach anyone who wanted to learn.

Linda says the licensed school is the only way women can ride camels.

Otherwise (否則), women riding camels would not be acceptable (不可接受的) in
UAE culture.

Now, Linda says the school has around 30 students.

She says most of them are women.

And the women have even formed the UAE's first women's camel racing team!
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全球最酷街道 台北永康街奪第4名
Taipei Street Named 4th Coolest in the World

A street in Taiwan has been named one of the coolest streets in the world.

A company called Time Out asked 20,000 people around the world this
question...

"What is the coolest street in your city?"

文化通訊周刊「Time
Out」用問卷調查的方式，問了世界各地的居民「你所在城市最酷的街道是哪條？」

33 streets around the world are on the list.

And Taipei's Yongkang Street (永康街) was listed as number 4!
________________________________

So, in today's News Bites:

Tainan is hosting the Siraya Go CreCar soap box derby on November 6th.

A soap box derby is a fun race that gets a bit crazy sometimes.

Racers must drive a "car" that they made themselves.
________________________________

The UAE just got its first school for camel-riding.

Last month, the "Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center" got its official license.

One of the people who started the school is a woman.
________________________________

And,

A company called Time Out asked 20,000 people around the world, "What is the
coolest street in your city?"

And it came up with a list of 33 coolest streets around the world.

Taipei's Yongkang Street was listed as number 4!
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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 being a space explorer.

Going out into space is a dream for many people. The idea of going to other
planets might seem really exciting to some people, but it might seem scary
and dangerous to others.

If you were asked to volunteer to go out into space and explore another
planet, would you go?

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!
 

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

I'm Paz Bueno…

And I'm Trevor Tortomasi.

In today's news:

A new Indigenous Peoples' Museum, "buzz stops" in the UK, and how Finland
wants to change fashion.

Stay tuned to learn more about these stories, coming up next!
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台灣南部將建原住民博物館
New Indigenous Museum in Southern Taiwan

There are many kinds of museums (博物館) you can visit in Taiwan.

Whether you're interested in science, art, or history, there's a place where
you can go and learn about them!

In a few years, there will be a new museum where people can discover more
about Taiwan's indigenous people (原住民).

The central government has agreed to build the National Indigenous Peoples'
Museum in Kaohsiung, near Chengcing Lake.

And it's expected to open in 2027.

It will be Taiwan's first national museum for indigenous peoples based on
their storytelling (故事).

The museum will preserve and try to popularize indigenous languages.
博物館將保存並努力推廣原住民語言。

And it will introduce the lives and cultures of indigenous people to visitors.

The exhibitions revolve around themes including arts and crafts, contemporary
lifestyles, traditions, and ecology.
展覽主題包括原住民的藝術和手工藝、現代生活方式、傳統和生態。

The museum will help showcase (展示) and promote (推動) Taiwan's many
indigenous cultures.
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英國建立【嗡車站】幫助昆蟲種群
UK Builds "Buzz Stops" to Help Insect Population

When was the last time you saw a bee in the city?

I don't know about you, but I haven't seen an urban (都市) bee in the last
few years.

Many experts believe that the global insect population is dwindling (減少).

Insects, especially bees and butterflies, are important pollinators (傳粉者)
that help grow flowers, trees, and crops.

But humans have taken over (佔領了) more and more land for cities, roads, and
farms, leaving fewer green spaces for pollinators.

That's why bus stops in the UK and in Europe are getting living roofs
(活屋頂), in order to help important insects.

A living roof is a small garden on the roofs of bus stops in big cities, with
flowers and plants chosen to attract bees and butterflies.
活屋頂是大城市公車站屋頂上的一個小花園，上面種著可以吸引蜜蜂和蝴蝶的花草。

The company Clear Channel manages bus stops in the UK, and it's working with
the government to install (設置) at least 1,000 bee bus stops.

Clear Channel has already installed bee bus stops in many places in Europe.

Research shows these "buzz stops" have been helping increase bee populations
in the Netherlands.
研究表明這些"嗡車站"有幫助增加荷蘭的蜜蜂數量。

And the little gardens can also help lower city temperatures (降低城市溫度).

A wildlife expert says we're living through a nature and climate crisis, and
we need to use every tool we have to solve the problem.
野生動物專家說，我們正在經歷自然和氣候危機，所以需要使用擁有的每一種工具來解決這個問題。
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芬蘭希望改變我們製作衣服的方式
Finland Aims to Change the Way We Make Clothes

Recycling is important to help reduce the amount of trash we produce, and
help the environment.

Take a moment to think about it: what are some things you use every day that
can be recycled?

Plastic containers… cardboard and paper… metal cans… glass bottles…

How about the clothes you're wearing?

Clothes can be made from different materials (材料), depending on the style
and function.

According to the Global Fashion Agenda organization, an estimated 92 million
tons of textile waste is created around the world each year.
全球每年約有 9200 萬噸紡織廢料產生。

Most of that textile waste is burned or sent to landfills, polluting the
environment.
大部分紡織廢料被焚燒或送往垃圾填埋場，污染環境。

But many start-up companies in Finland are trying to change that.

Like Infinited Fiber, a company that makes clothing fiber from old textiles.
像 Infinited Fiber，一家用舊紡織品製造服裝纖維的公司。

The recycled fiber (再生纖維) is called Infinna.

Infinna is made by shredding (切碎) old textiles and removing synthetic
(合成的) materials and dyes.

Then, they extract cellulose (提取纖維素) to create a soft, fluffy, and
cream-colored material that resembles wool (類似於羊毛).

The new fiber can then be used to make anything from shirts and dresses to
jeans.

The company says the technology has been available since the 1980s, but now
it's possible to mass-produce (批量生產) the recycled fiber.

And it's not the only company making recycled textiles in Finland.

Many other Finnish companies are looking at ways to produce new recycled
textiles, while cutting down on emissions (減少排放).

They say recycled fibers could become mainstream (主流) within ten to 15
years.
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So, in today's News Bites:

The central government has agreed to build the National Indigenous Peoples'
Museum in Kaohsiung.

The museum will help preserve indigenous languages and promote Taiwan's many
indigenous cultures.
________________________________

And,
Many experts believe that the global insect population is dwindling.

So bus stops in the UK are getting living roofs with gardens, in order to
help important insects.
________________________________

And,

Many start-up companies in Finland are trying to change how we make clothes.

Like Infinited Fiber, a company that makes clothing fiber from old textiles.
________________________________

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 being angry, and what to do
when you're feeling mad or annoyed.

8-year-old Isabelle, from YongFu Elementary School in Tainan, says she talks
about her feelings, or listens to music to handle her anger!

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

Remember, if your answer was used in 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!
 

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

I'm Nancy Sun...

And I'm Hope Ngo.

In today's news:

A black bear all grown up, a piglet with a new family, and the latest project
from a famous actor.

All that and more, coming up next.
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野放2年後 台灣黑熊Mulas身邊多了熊麻吉
Formosan Black Bear Mulas Happy in the Wild

A bear cub that was lost, is now living happily in the wild.

Mulas the Formosan black bear was found alone in the wild in 2019.

At that time, Mulas was just a few months old.

She was about to be attacked by dogs (被野狗攻擊).

The people who found her saved her.

They brought her to experts in Taitung.

The experts helped keep Mulas safe.

And they taught her how to be a bear.

People took care of Mulas for 10 months.

Then, when she was ready, they let her go back into the wild.

Now, 2 years and 4 months later...

Experts say Mulas has grown into a healthy, adult bear!

They say they've seen Mulas in videos.

The videos were filmed (拍攝) by cameras set up in the forest.

In the videos, Mulas looks strong.

Her fur is shiny (有光澤的).

She knows how to dig in the dirt and on trees, to look for food.

Mulas also knows how to scratch her back using trees.

And the videos also show that Mulas has a friend!

In the videos, Mulas plays with her friend.

They lightly bite each other, and hit each other with their paws.

Mulas和牠的朋友互相輕咬、拍打及玩耍，看起來很開心。

The experts are not sure if Mulas' friend is a male or a female.

But they are happy that Mulas is doing so well, and living happily in the
wild.
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野豬寶寶成為牛群新成員
Cow Herd Adopts Wild Boar Piglet

A family of cows in Germany has a new baby.

But this baby looks a little different.

It's not a calf (小牛).

It's a wild boar piglet (小野豬).

A farmer named Friedrich says his cow herd was eating grass a few weeks ago.

And he noticed something a little strange.

He saw a piglet in the middle of all the cows.

Friedrich thinks the little wild boar piglet probably got lost.

The farmer says a group of wild boars crossed a river nearby.

That's probably when the piglet got separated (分散) from its family.

And now the little piglet is living with the cows.

The cows and the piglet seem very relaxed together.

They walk around, and eat grass.

Wild boars can be a bit of a headache for farmers.

They eat things that farmers grow.

Or the boars step on crops (農作物).

Wild boars also like to dig in the dirt.

They use their snout (口鼻部) and tusks (獠牙) to dig, and look for food.

But all this digging destroys farmers' crops.

And it leaves lots of holes.

Farm machines may break when they go over these holes.

But even with all these problems, Friedrich says he will let the wild boar
piglet stay.

He says it would be unfair to leave the piglet alone.

農人Friedrich說現在把小野豬趕走太不公平了。

Friedrich says he has asked hunters not to shoot the piglet.

And he says in the winter, he will let the piglet stay in the shed, with the
mother cows.
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湯姆漢克斯準備出小說
Tom Hanks to Release New Book

You might know him as the voice of Woody in the Toy Story movies.

Or, you might know him as Forest Gump.

He has been in a lot of famous movies.

But now, American actor Tom Hanks has written a book.

奧斯卡影帝湯姆漢克斯要出小說了。

The book is about a superhero action movie.

The story starts from the year 1947, and goes all the way to present day
(當今的，現代的).

The 66-year-old actor says he thought about his experiences in Hollywood when
he was writing.

Tom has also created three comic books.

The comic books are an important part of the story.

And they are in the book.

This is actually Tom's second book.

His first book is full of short stories.
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So, in today's News Bites:

Mulas the Formosan black bear was lost, but is now living happily in the wild.

Videos show Mulas has grown into a healthy, adult bear.

And the videos also show Mulas playing with a friend.
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A family of cows in Germany has adopted a wild boar piglet.

A farmer thinks the little wild boar piglet probably got lost.

The farmer says he will let the piglet stay in the shed with the mother cows
during winter.
________________________________

And,

American actor Tom Hanks has written a book.

The book is about a superhero action movie.

The 66-year-old actor says he thought about his experiences in Hollywood when
he was writing.
________________________________

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 hard jobs.

Have you ever imagined what your future job might be? You see lots of people
at work all around you. So what do you think is the hardest job in the world?

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!