Reading Summary | 閱讀摘要
English: 2025 was a year of dramatic global events. In politics, Donald Trump returned to the White House, introducing new tariffs and facing the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. In technology, AI dominated headlines, with breakthroughs in virtual assistants and global debates about its disruptive impact. Natural disasters also struck: a massive earthquake in Myanmar killed thousands and affected neighboring countries. Religion saw history made when Robert Prevost became the first American Pope, taking the name Leo XIV. Climate challenges continued, with wildfires in California and the Mediterranean highlighting environmental risks.
中文： 2025 年全球發生許多重大事件。在政治方面，川普重返白宮，推行新關稅並面臨美國史上最長的政府停擺。在科技領域，人工智慧成為焦點，虛擬助理突破並引發全球對其顛覆性影響的辯論。自然災害方面，緬甸大地震造成數千人死亡，並波及鄰近國家。宗教上，Robert Prevost 成為首位美國籍教宗，取名良十四世。氣候挑戰持續，加州與地中海的野火凸顯環境風險。
Key Vocabulary | 關鍵詞彙
- Inauguration (就職典禮) – the ceremony when a leader officially takes office.
- Tariffs (關稅) – taxes on imports or exports.
- AI revolution (人工智慧革命) – rapid changes caused by artificial intelligence.
- Earthquake (地震) – sudden shaking of the ground.
- Pope (教宗) – leader of the Catholic Church.
- Wildfire (野火) – uncontrolled fire in forests or grasslands.
- Sanctions (制裁) – restrictions imposed by governments.
Comprehension Questions | 理解問題
- Who returned to the White House in 2025? 誰在 2025 年重返白宮？
- What technology dominated headlines in 2025? 2025 年哪項科技成為焦點？
- Where did a major earthquake occur in 2025? 2025 年重大地震發生在哪裡？
- Who became the first American Pope? 誰成為首位美國籍教宗？
- What environmental disasters were reported in 2025? 2025 年有哪些環境災害被報導？
Discussion Prompts | 討論題目
- Which 2025 event do you think will have the biggest impact on the future? 你認為 2025 年哪個事件對未來影響最大？
- How does AI affect your daily life? 人工智慧如何影響你的日常生活？
- What lessons can countries learn from natural disasters in 2025? 各國能從 2025 年的自然災害中學到什麼？
Practice Activity | 練習活動
👉 Fill in the blanks | 填空題- In 2025, __________ returned to the White House. 2025 年，__________ 重返白宮。
- The first American Pope was __________. 首位美國籍教宗是 __________。
- AI breakthroughs included __________ and global debates. AI 的突破包括 __________ 以及全球辯論。
