Easy icebreakers → 簡單的破冰
1. 喜歡的食物 / 餐廳 
Favorite food / restaurant

2. 最近看過的電影或影集
Recently watched movie or TV show

旅行美食

文化生活

國際

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學習

英語對話 English Conversation 

JS English 【 生活英文】
～線上英語課程諮詢～

JS English的沙龍

1. 喜歡的食物 / 餐廳 
Favorite food / restaurant
English: 
A: What kind of food do you usually enjoy?
B: I really love Japanese food, especially sushi. 
A: Oh, me too! Do you have a favorite restaurant? 
B: Yes, there’s a small sushi bar near my office. The chef knows me, so he sometimes prepares something special. 
A: That sounds amazing. I usually go for ramen when I want comfort food. 
B: Ramen is great! Maybe we could try a new Japanese place together sometime.

中文： 
A：你平常喜歡吃什麼食物？ 
B：我非常喜歡日本料理，尤其是壽司。 
A：哦，我也是！你有最喜歡的餐廳嗎？ 
B：有的，在我辦公室附近有一家小壽司店。師傅認識我，有時候會特別準備一些料理。 
A：聽起來很棒。我通常想吃安慰食物時會選擇拉麵。
B：拉麵也很好！或許我們可以一起去試試新的日本餐廳。

2. 最近看過的電影或影集
Recently watched movie or TV show
English: 
A: Have you watched any good movies or shows recently? 
B: Yes, I just watched Dune Part Two. The visuals were incredible. 
A: I’ve heard a lot about it. What did you like most? 
B: The story was powerful, and the soundtrack really added to the atmosphere. 
A: Sounds impressive. I’ve been watching The Crown lately. It’s more historical, but I enjoy the drama. 
B: That’s interesting. I like shows that mix history with storytelling. Maybe you can recommend me an episode to start with.

中文： 
A：你最近有看過什麼好電影或影集嗎？ 
B：有，我剛看了《沙丘2》。畫面非常震撼。 
A：我聽說很多人都在討論。你最喜歡哪一部分？ 
B：故事很有力量，配樂也讓氣氛更到位。 
A：聽起來很厲害。我最近在看《王冠》，比較偏歷史，但我很喜歡劇情。 
B：有趣，我也喜歡結合歷史和故事的影集。或許你可以推薦我一集開始看。

Easy icebreakers → 簡單的破冰

影集

食物

me too

日本料理

餐廳

慶祝 2025 的成長與好運 我們機構於 1 月 30 日舉辦了 2025 年年度派對。我首先宣布了與去年相比業績成長 7%，並鼓勵同仁在新的一年繼續努力，追求更大的成功。之後，我們一起欣賞音樂並進行抽獎。令人驚喜的是，我今年竟然中了兩次！我真心相信 2025 年將會是充滿好運的一年。

職場

音樂藝文

創作

辦公室英文 Office Conversation

Celebrating Growth and Good Fortune in 2025 Our institution held its 2025 annual party on January 30. I began by announcing a 7% sales growth compared to last year and encouraged our staff to continue working hard for even greater success in the year ahead. Afterwards, we enjoyed music together and held a lucky draw. To my surprise, I won twice this year! I truly believe 2025 will be a year filled with good fortune.

中文： 慶祝 2025 的成長與好運 我們機構於 1 月 30 日舉辦了 2025 年年度派對。我首先宣布了與去年相比業績成長 7%，並鼓勵同仁在新的一年繼續努力，追求更大的成功。之後，我們一起欣賞音樂並進行抽獎。令人驚喜的是，我今年竟然中了兩次！我真心相信 2025 年將會是充滿好運的一年。

慶祝 2025 的成長與好運 Celebrating Growth and Good Fortune in 2025

好運

成長

年度

派對

業績

抽獎

慶祝 2025 的成長與好運 Celebrating Growth and Good Fortune in 2025  

中國軍方領導層正面臨危機，因為兩位高階將領 張又俠 和 劉振立 被撤職。75 歲的張又俠是 中央軍委 副主席，這是掌控軍隊的強大中共機構。

政治與評論

English: China’s military leadership is facing a crisis after the removal of two top generals, Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli. Zhang, 75, was vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the powerful Communist Party body that controls the armed forces.

The CMC, usually made up of seven members, now has only Xi Jinping and Gen Zhang Shengmin left. Analysts say this is unprecedented and leaves the PLA (People’s Liberation Army) with a major leadership void.
Rumors about the purge range from corruption to leaking nuclear secrets, plotting a coup, and even reports of a gunfight in Beijing. Officially, Zhang and Liu are accused of “serious violations of discipline and law,” a phrase often used to mean corruption.

Experts say the purge shows Xi’s dominance but also highlights the lack of reliable information in Beijing, which fuels speculation. The PLA Daily emphasized the Communist Party’s “zero tolerance” for corruption, no matter how high the position.

中文： 中國軍方領導層正面臨危機，因為兩位高階將領 張又俠 和 劉振立 被撤職。75 歲的張又俠是 中央軍委 副主席，這是掌控軍隊的強大中共機構。

通常由七人組成的中央軍委，如今只剩下 習近平 和 張勝民。分析人士指出，這是前所未有的情況，使 解放軍 出現重大領導真空。

關於這次清洗的傳言包括貪腐、洩漏核機密、策劃政變，甚至有北京槍戰的說法。官方則指控張、劉「嚴重違紀違法」，這通常是「貪腐」的委婉說法。
專家認為，這次清洗顯示習近平的主導地位，但也凸顯北京資訊不足，助長了各種猜測。《解放軍報》強調中共對貪腐「零容忍」，不論職位多高。

📚 Vocabulary | 單字
purge = removal of officials → 清洗 / 撤職
void = empty space, lack of leadership → 真空 / 缺口
discipline and law = rules and legal standards → 紀律與法律
rumor = unverified information → 傳言
coup = attempt to overthrow a government → 政變
zero tolerance = strict punishment without exceptions → 零容忍

🗣️ Useful Expressions | 常用表達
“The PLA is in disarray.” → 解放軍陷入混亂。
“There is a major leadership void.” → 出現重大領導真空。
“Serious violations of discipline and law.” → 嚴重違紀違法。
“Rumors are fueling speculation.” → 傳言助長了猜測。

📝 Practice Questions | 練習問題
Who were the two generals removed from the PLA? 哪兩位將領被撤職？
How many members are left in the CMC? 中央軍委現在剩幾位成員？
What official reason was given for the purge? 官方給出的撤職理由是什麼？
What kinds of rumors are circulating? 有哪些傳言在流傳？
What does the PLA Daily say about corruption? 《解放軍報》對貪腐有何表態？

中國人民解放軍的領導危機 Leadership Crisis in China’s PLA

中央軍委

中國人民解放軍

張又俠

解放軍報

撤職

危機

貪腐

零容忍

將領

副主席

健康網站常談到 超級食物——富含營養、對健康特別有益的食物。最新被研究的超級食物是 竹筍。

English: Health websites often talk about superfoods—foods rich in nutrients that are especially good for our health. The latest superfood being studied is bamboo shoots.
Scientists at Anglia Ruskin University reviewed many studies and found that bamboo shoots may benefit our well-being. They are low in calories and high in fibre, which helps with digestion and weight control. Bamboo also contains iron, magnesium, and potassium, which are important for blood sugar, blood pressure, and muscle function. However, raw bamboo shoots contain toxins and must be cooked before eating.
Professor Lee Smith said: “Our review shows bamboo’s clear promise as a possible superfood. Bamboo is already eaten in Asia and could be a healthy, sustainable addition to diets worldwide, but it must be prepared correctly.”
Bamboo is the world’s tallest grass, able to grow up to 90 cm a day. There are about 1,400 species worldwide. Bamboo shoots are harvested when they first emerge from the ground, while still soft. The hard stalks are not eaten—those are popular with pandas.

中文： 健康網站常談到 超級食物——富含營養、對健康特別有益的食物。最新被研究的超級食物是 竹筍。
英國安格利亞魯斯金大學的科學家回顧多項研究，發現竹筍可能有益健康。它們 低熱量、高纖維，有助消化與體重控制。竹筍還含有 鐵、鎂、鉀，對血糖、血壓和肌肉功能很重要。但生竹筍含有毒素，必須煮熟才能食用。
李史密斯教授說：「我們的研究顯示竹筍有成為超級食物的明顯潛力。竹筍在亞洲已普遍食用，未來可能成為全球健康、永續的飲食選擇，但必須正確處理。」
竹子是世界上最高的草，每天可生長 90 公分。全球約有 1,400 種竹子。竹筍在剛冒出地面時採收，因為此時柔軟可食。堅硬的竹竿不可食用——但卻是熊貓的最愛。

📚 Vocabulary | 單字
superfood = food rich in nutrients → 超級食物
fibre = plant material that helps digestion → 纖維
nutrients = substances needed for health → 營養素
toxin = poison → 毒素
sustainable = able to continue without harm → 永續的
harvest = to collect crops → 收割 / 採收

🗣️ Useful Expressions | 常用表達
“Bamboo shoots are low in calories and high in fibre.” → 竹筍低熱量、高纖維。
“They contain iron, magnesium, and potassium.” → 它們含有鐵、鎂和鉀。
“Raw bamboo shoots must be cooked before eating.” → 生竹筍必須煮熟才能食用。
“Bamboo could be a sustainable addition to diets worldwide.” → 竹筍可能成為全球永續飲食的一部分。
📝 Practice Questions | 練習問題
What makes bamboo shoots a possible superfood? 竹筍為什麼可能是超級食物？
Which nutrients are found in bamboo? 竹筍含有哪些營養素？
Why must bamboo shoots be cooked? 為什麼竹筍必須煮熟？
How fast can bamboo grow in one day? 竹子一天能長多快？
Who enjoys eating bamboo stalks? 誰喜歡吃竹竿？

竹筍作為超級食物 Bamboo Shoots as a Superfood

營養

永續

母職、老化與壽命 Motherhood, Aging, and Lifespan


親子與教育

English: A new study from the University of Helsinki suggests that the number of children a woman has may influence her rate of ageing and lifespan. Researchers found that women with five or more children, or no children at all, aged faster than those with a small number of children.
Researcher Mikaela Hukkanen explained: “Organisms have limited resources. If much energy is used for reproduction, less is available for body repair, which may shorten lifespan.” She added that the shorter lifespans of women who never gave birth were “surprising.”
The study analysed historical health data from 14,836 women, including DNA and blood samples. Results suggested that having a smaller number of pregnancies could benefit health, such as lowering the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. However, the physical demands of multiple childbirths may cancel out these benefits.
Another factor is social support: mothers may live longer because of assistance provided by the state for raising children.

中文： 芬蘭赫爾辛基大學的一項新研究指出，女性的生育子女數量可能影響她的 老化速度 和 壽命。研究發現，生育五個以上子女 或 完全沒有子女 的女性，比生育少量子女的女性老化更快。
研究員 Mikaela Hukkanen 解釋：「生物體的資源有限。如果大量能量用於生殖，身體修復的資源就會減少，可能縮短壽命。」她補充說，未曾生育女性壽命較短的結果「令人驚訝」。
研究分析了 14,836 名女性 的歷史健康數據，包括 DNA 和血液樣本。結果顯示，少量懷孕可能有助於健康，例如降低 乳癌與卵巢癌 的風險。然而，多次生育的身體負擔可能抵消這些好處。
另一個因素是 社會支持：母親可能因為國家提供的育兒協助而延長壽命。

📚 Vocabulary | 單字
ageing = the process of getting older → 老化
lifespan = the length of life → 壽命
resources = time, energy, or materials → 資源
reproduction = having children → 生殖
DNA = genetic material → DNA
blood sample = a small amount of blood for testing → 血液樣本
social support = help from society or government → 社會支持
🗣️ Useful Expressions | 常用表達
“The number of children may affect ageing.” → 子女數量可能影響老化。
“Organisms have limited resources.” → 生物體的資源有限。
“Having fewer pregnancies may benefit health.” → 少量懷孕可能有益健康。
“Social support can increase longevity.” → 社會支持能延長壽命。

📝 Practice Questions | 練習問題
What did the study suggest about children and ageing? 研究指出子女數量與老化有何關聯？
Which women aged faster according to the study? 哪些女性老化速度較快？
How many women’s health data were analysed? 研究分析了多少名女性的健康數據？
What health benefits may fewer pregnancies bring? 少量懷孕可能帶來哪些健康好處？
Why might mothers live longer? 為什麼母親可能壽命更長？

母職、老化與壽命 Motherhood, Aging, and Lifespan

壽命

老化

子女

Mika

生育

女性

資源

支持

懷孕

貨櫃事故造成的環境危害 Environmental Hazards from Cargo Spills

English: Visitors to a beach in Sussex, UK, saw an unusual sight this week: the shoreline was covered in French fries (“chips” in British English). Thousands of bags of chips washed ashore after shipping containers fell from cargo ships in the English Channel during bad weather.
Local resident Joel Bonnici said: “From a distance, it looked like golden sand, but up close we saw chip bags everywhere. In some areas, the chips were 75 cm deep.”
Volunteers joined the clean-up, but Bonnici warned the chips and plastic bags are an environmental hazard, especially for seals living nearby. He said seals might play with or eat the bags. A local official also asked visitors to keep dogs on leads, as the food waste could be harmful.
This is the second cargo spill in Sussex recently—last month, thousands of bananas washed ashore.

中文： 英國薩塞克斯郡的海灘本週出現奇特景象：海岸線被 薯條（英式英語稱為 chips） 覆蓋。由於惡劣天氣，貨船在英吉利海峽掉落貨櫃，導致成千上萬袋薯條漂到岸邊。
當地居民 Joel Bonnici 說：「遠看像是金色沙灘，但近看卻是滿地薯條袋。在某些地方，薯條堆積達 75 公分深。」
志工參與清理，但 Bonnici 警告薯條和塑膠袋是 環境危害，尤其對附近的海豹有影響。他說海豹可能會玩弄或吞食袋子。一位地方官員提醒遊客要牽好狗，因為食物垃圾可能有害。
這是薩塞克斯近期第二次貨櫃事故——上個月，成千上萬根香蕉也漂到岸邊。

📚 Vocabulary | 單字
shoreline = the edge of the sea → 海岸線
cargo ship = large ship carrying goods → 貨船
container = big box used for shipping → 貨櫃
washed ashore = carried by the sea onto land → 漂到岸邊
environmental hazard = danger to nature → 環境危害
volunteer = person who helps without pay → 志工
debris = scattered waste → 殘骸 / 垃圾

🗣️ Useful Expressions | 常用表達
“The shoreline was covered in chips.” → 海岸線被薯條覆蓋。
“Containers fell off cargo ships.” → 貨櫃從貨船掉落。
“Volunteers are helping to clean up.” → 志工正在協助清理。
“It is an environmental hazard.” → 這是環境危害。
📝 Practice Questions | 練習問題
What unusual sight did visitors see on the beach? 遊客在海灘上看到了什麼奇特景象？
Why did the chips wash ashore? 為什麼薯條漂到岸邊？
Who was the first to find the chips? 誰最先發現薯條？
Why are the chips and bags dangerous? 為什麼薯條和袋子有危險？
What happened in Sussex last month? 上個月薩塞克斯發生了什麼事？

薯條

貨櫃

環境

貨船

英吉利海峽

事故

志工

🏙️ Topic: U.S. Tariffs and Greenland – International Dispute
主題：美國關稅與格陵蘭爭議

English: President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden, the UK, and other countries if they did not support his plan to acquire Greenland. The tariffs will begin at 10% in February and could rise to 25% in June until a deal is made.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer criticized the plan, saying that applying tariffs on NATO allies is wrong.
Trump has made Greenland a high priority, claiming it is vital for U.S. national security because of interest from China and Russia. He said Greenland is important for the Golden Dome missile defense system.
Thousands of Greenlanders protested in Nuuk, holding signs that read: “Greenland is not for sale.”

中文： 美國總統川普宣布，若丹麥、德國、挪威、瑞典、英國等國不支持他收購 格陵蘭 的計畫，將對其徵收新關稅。關稅將於 2 月開始徵收 10%，並可能在 6 月提高到 25%，直到達成協議。
英國首相施凱爾·史塔默批評此計畫，表示對北約盟友徵收關稅是不正確的。
川普將格陵蘭視為高度優先事項，聲稱由於中國和俄羅斯的興趣，它對美國國家安全至關重要。他指出格陵蘭是 金頂飛彈防禦系統 的重要部分。
數千名格陵蘭居民在首都努克抗議，舉著標語：「格陵蘭不是待售商品」。

📚 Vocabulary | 單字
tariff = a tax on imports → 關稅
acquire = to buy or obtain → 收購 / 獲得
national security = protection of a country → 國家安全
missile defense system = system to protect against missiles → 飛彈防禦系統
protest = to show disagreement publicly → 抗議
ally = a friendly country in an agreement → 盟友
🗣️ Useful Expressions | 常用表達
“The tariffs will begin at 10%.” → 關稅將從 10% 開始。
“Greenland is not for sale.” → 格陵蘭不是待售商品。
“Applying tariffs on allies is wrong.” → 對盟友徵收關稅是不正確的。
“National security is at stake.” → 國家安全岌岌可危。
📝 Practice Questions | 練習問題
Which countries face tariffs from the U.S.? 哪些國家將面臨美國的關稅？
Why does Trump want Greenland? 為什麼川普想要格陵蘭？
What percentage will tariffs rise to in June? 6 月關稅可能提高到多少？
How did Greenlanders respond? 格陵蘭居民如何回應？
What did the UK Prime Minister say? 英國首相說了什麼？

美國關稅與格陵蘭爭議U.S. Tariffs and Greenland – International Dispute

格陵蘭

國家安全

Trump

美國關稅

徵收

Donald Trump

英國首相

關稅

NATO

美國總統

📝 請假英文範例 Formal Leave Request (Email)

📝 Personal Leave (事假)
English Email: Subject: Leave Request – March 5 Dear Manager, I would like to request personal leave on March 5 for family reasons. I will complete my tasks beforehand and ensure a smooth handover. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Song
中文範例： 主旨：請假申請 – 3 月 5 日 主管您好： 我想申請 3 月 5 日 的事假，因家庭原因需要處理。會在請假前完成工作並交接。 感謝您的理解。 此致 Song

🤒 Sick Leave (病假)
English Email: Subject: Sick Leave – April 2 Dear Manager, I am feeling unwell and would like to request sick leave on April 2. I will visit the doctor and provide a medical certificate if required. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, Song
中文範例： 主旨：病假申請 – 4 月 2 日 主管您好： 我身體不適，想申請 4 月 2 日 的病假。我會去看醫生，若需要可提供診斷證明。 感謝您的體諒。 此致 Song

🌴 Vacation Leave (休假)
English Email: Subject: Vacation Leave – May 10–14 Dear Manager, I would like to request vacation leave from May 10 to May 14. I will make sure all urgent tasks are completed before my leave. Thank you for your approval. Best regards, Song
中文範例： 主旨：休假申請 – 5 月 10–14 日 主管您好： 我想申請 5 月 10 日至 14 日 的休假。我會在休假前完成所有緊急工作。 感謝您的批准。 此致 Song

🗣️ Useful Expressions | 常用表達
“I would like to request leave on [date].” → 我想申請 [日期] 的假。
“I will complete my tasks beforehand.” → 我會在請假前完成工作。
“Thank you for your understanding.” → 感謝您的理解。
“I will provide a medical certificate if required.” → 若需要我會提供診斷證明。

Song

感謝

請假

休假

中文

病假

主管

1. 確認航班與住宿
Song: Could you confirm my hotel reservation in Singapore?
 Assistant: Yes, you’ll be staying at the Marina Bay Hotel from March 10 to 14. 
宋： 你能幫我確認一下我在新加坡的飯店預訂嗎？ 
助理： 是的，你將在 3 月 10 到 14 日入住濱海灣飯店。

2. 準備文件
Song: Do I need to bring any company documents for the meeting? 
Manager: Yes, please bring the compliance report and the latest supply chain data. 
宋： 我需要帶公司文件去開會嗎？ 
主管： 是的，請帶合規報告和最新的供應鏈數據。

3. 打包行李
Song: Should I bring business cards? 
Colleague: Definitely. Networking is important during business trips. 
宋： 我需要帶名片嗎？ 
同事： 當然。出差時建立人脈很重要。

📋 出差行前準備清單 (Checklist)
🗂️ 文件
Passport & Visa 護照與簽證
Flight tickets 航班票
Hotel reservation confirmation 飯店預訂確認
Meeting agenda & reports 會議議程與報告
Business cards 名片
👔 行李
Formal clothes (suit, dress shirts) 正式服裝（西裝、襯衫）
Casual clothes for dinners 休閒服裝
Laptop & charger 筆電與充電器
Adaptors & power bank 轉接頭與行動電源
🚖 交通
Airport transfer details 機場接送資訊
Local transportation card 當地交通卡
Client office address 客戶辦公室地址
🧾 其他
Emergency contacts 緊急聯絡人
Company credit card 公司信用卡
Presentation slides 簡報檔案

🛫 出差行前準備英語會話

出差

英語

文件

行動電源

飯店

台北的歷史性一刻！
知名攀岩者 Alex Honnold 在沒有繩索的情況下，成功攀登 台北 101。這座 508 公尺高的大樓，他僅用約 90 分鐘完成，全程在 Netflix 直播。到達頂端時，他說：「太酷了！」 

運動

English: Famed rock climber Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101, one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world, without a rope. 
中文： 著名攀岩者 Alex Honnold 在沒有繩索的情況下
攀登了世界最高的摩天大樓之一——台北 101。

He said it was very windy at the top and took a selfie with the panoramic view of Taipei. 
他說在頂端風很大，並拍了一張台北全景的自拍照。

The climb was 1,667 feet high and took about 90 minutes. 
Honnold said it was very physical and tiring. 
這次攀登高度達 1,667 英尺，耗時約 90 分鐘。
Honnold 表示這非常耗費體力，讓他感到疲憊。

The event was shown live on Netflix. 
For the descent, he used a harness and rope for the first time, then took the elevator most of the way down. 
這場活動在 Netflix 上直播。
他下來時第一次使用安全帶和繩索，之後大部分路程搭乘電梯。