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News Bites

ICRT News Bites gives junior high school students a tasty serving of English with local and international news from around the world! Brought to you by ICRT and the K-12 Education Administration of the Ministry of Education, News Bites stories are written and recorded by the ICRT News Team, and uploaded on weekdays during Taiwan’s school semesters.

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00:08:26

High Risk Drivers and Sponge Cities Flooding

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2024/09/19

In today's News Bites:High-risk drivers in Taiwan are going to get shorter licenses. Drivers who had their license revoked can only apply for a 1- or 2-year license. They will also go through a 6-year observation period. _________________________________________________ And... Turning cities into sponges can help fight flooding. Sponge cities can soak up rainwater using nature, without concrete or pipes. They are also eco-friendly. Click here to see the full episode transcript! If you have

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00:08:02

Efficient Wind Farm and GBR Heat Record

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2024/09/18

Hello! And welcome back to another episode of News Bites. I’m Paz Bueno. And I’m Nancy Sun. We have some good news and bad news for you today: Taiwan’s wind farms are super-efficient, and breaking a 400-year heat record. And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…self-aware animals! Let’s check it out. ________________________________ 台灣離岸風電達新高 Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Farm Hits New High **Renewable energy (再生能源) is becoming more and more important around the world. ** **Instead of

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8:30

Visitor Night Market and Pigeon in NYC

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2024/09/17

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories, top night markets for international visitors, and a big bird takes over the New York skyline. And in today's Tasty Tidbit, one student from New Taipei tells us all about a strange animal! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ______________________________________________________ 外國觀光客最愛台灣的那些夜市? Visiting Tourists Rank Favorite Night Markets We're used to

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8:32

Student Inventions and Silent Soccer

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2024/09/17

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Jacob Ingram. Today's stories… Taiwan takes top marks for invention, and fans keep quiet for these sports. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…. Water that's boiling AND freezing? All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 台東國小生獲達文西發明展金牌獎 Taiwan Takes Top Marks at Innovation Competition Ever had an idea that could make life a little easier or just more fun?

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8:19

Food Tourism and 3D Printed Village

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2024/09/12

Hi everybody, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories, a delicious reason to travel, and new ways to build with dirt. Let's get started! ________________________________ 國內遊客重視美食 Domestic Tourists More Interested in Food When you travel, what is your reason for visiting a place? Is it the stunning scenery, the fun activities, or the delicious food? The Tourism Administration (觀光署) took a survey. They

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8:34

Taiwan's Sustainable Companies and Sea Lion Cameras

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2024/09/11

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Paz Bueno. Coming up next in today's news: The world's most sustainable companies include Taiwanese companies and sea lions help scientists help them! And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a university student uses Rubik's Cubes to what? Stay tuned for more on those stories! ___________________________________________________________ 台灣企業登上全球永續企業名單 Taiwanese Companies on the World's Most Sustainable

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8:28

Probiotics and Mollusk Fossils

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2024/09/10

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's episode, we'll be talking about probiotics and fossils! And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Imagine bringing your very own pet bear to school! Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 雲林水稻田添加益生菌以減少溫室氣體 Yunlin Officials Add Probiotics to Rice Paddies to Cut Carbon Emissions Do you know what bacteria (細菌) is? Bacteria are tiny living things.

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8:07

Gender Income Gap and Europe Renewable Energy

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2024/09/09

Hello and welcome back to another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. Today's stories… Taiwan's gender income gap, and the European Union uses more renewable energy. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…a world record for counting. Let's find out! ________________________________ 男女平均所得差距1.6倍創11年來新高 Gender Income Gap Reaches 1.6 Times, Highest in 11 Years Have you ever wondered if men and women earn the same amount of money? Well, in Taiwan,

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8:33

Taipei Shelter and Airline Noodles

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2024/09/08

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. A new home for strays, and a swap for a dangerous snack. Then in today's Tasty Tidbit, the surprising origin of ketchup! All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 台北市建造新動物之家 Taipei Building New Animal Shelter Stray animals (流浪動物) in Taipei will soon have a new place to call home. The city is building a new animal shelter (動物收容所). The

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8:16

HSR Extension and Europe Anti-Tourism

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2024/09/05

Welcome back to another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's news: An HSR extension will be decided by year's end, and why Europe has become an epicenter for anti-tourism this summer. And in today's Tasty Tidbit… what's the shortest airplane trip you can take? Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 交通部年底前決定高鐵南延路線 HSR Extension to be Decided by Year's End The Taiwan High Speed Railway

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8:34

Social Media and Support Alligator

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2024/09/04

Hi everybody, welcome back! It's time for a brand new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's stories, social media causes anxiety among Taiwanese teens, and an emotional support alligator Wally brings joy to his community! Let's get started! ________________________________ 台灣青少年的身體形象焦慮 Body Image Anxiety Among Taiwanese Teens Do you use social media (社群媒體)? Do you scroll (滑) through Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok without thinking?

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8:46

Temple Restoration and Caesar Salad

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2024/09/03

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up next in today's news: Lugang Dizangwang Temple is being restored, and Caesar salad turns 100 years old. And in today's Tasty Tidbit: Ice-cream cones were invented by accident! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ______________________________________________________ 鹿港地藏王廟修復 Lugang Dizangwang Temple in Restoration Have you heard about the Dizangwang Temple (地藏王廟) in

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8:01

Reduce Colds and Royal Titles

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2024/09/02

Hi there. It's time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's episode we'll be talking about healthy eating and Britain's King Charles giving a royal title to a goat. And for today's Tasty Tidbit: Pound Cakes! Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 健康飲食和運動可降低感冒的機會 Healthy Eating and Exercise Reduces the Chance of Colds Fed up with catching colds? 受夠感冒了嗎？感冒真的很麻煩。 There might be a way to

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8:03

Seniors' Internet Usage and the National Gallery

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2024/09/01

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Jacob Ingram. And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up next in today's news: Internet usage increases among elderly in Taiwan and the National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary! And in today's Tasty Tidbit: Art was once a part of the Olympics! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ________________________________ 台灣老年人網路使用率增加 Increased Internet Usage Among Elderly in Taiwan Can you imagine life without the internet?

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8:14

Kenting Crabs and Snakes in Pants

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2024/08/29

Hi everybody, welcome back! It's time for a whole new year of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Kelly Kimura. In today's stories, land crabs crossing, and snakes in pants. Let's get started! ________________________________ 墾丁封路保護陸蟹 Helping Kenting Crab Moms Why did the land crab cross the road? To get to the ocean to lay her eggs! It's a special time in Kenting (墾丁). It's the time when land crabs (陸蟹) have baby crabs. How does it all work? Many land crabs

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8:52

Soul Soil & Mars Moss

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2024/07/10

Hi everyone, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun. And I’m Brody Halverson. Today’s stories… A movie talks about the soil on Taiwan’s farms, and scientists find a plant that can survive on Mars. Let’s check it out. ________________________________ 新電影探索台灣土壤 New Film Explores Taiwan’s Soil What is under our feet? Uhh, our shoes? And under that? The floor? And under that? I don’t know, soil! It’s soil (土壤). Yes. We live on soil

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8:52

Soul Soil & Mars Moss

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2024/07/10

Hi everyone, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun. And I’m Brody Halverson. Today’s stories… A movie talks about the soil on Taiwan’s farms, and scientists find a plant that can survive on Mars. Let’s check it out. ________________________________ 新電影探索台灣土壤 New Film Explores Taiwan’s Soil What is under our feet? Uhh, our shoes? And under that? The floor? And under that? I don’t know, soil! It’s soil (土壤). Yes. We live on soil

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8:52

Soul Soil & Mars Moss

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2024/07/10

Hi everyone, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun. And I’m Brody Halverson. Today’s stories… A movie talks about the soil on Taiwan’s farms, and scientists find a plant that can survive on Mars. Let’s check it out. ________________________________ 新電影探索台灣土壤 New Film Explores Taiwan’s Soil What is under our feet? Uhh, our shoes? And under that? The floor? And under that? I don’t know, soil! It’s soil (土壤). Yes. We live on soil

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8:12

Taiwan Robot Dogs & Wayuu Kitesurfing Boy

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2024/07/09

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Kelly Kimura… And I'm Nancy Sun. Coming up next in today's news: Taiwan’s has its own robot dogs, and a mother lets kitesurfing change her son’s life And in today's Tasty Tidbit… a prizewinning chocolate maker couldn’t smell her chocolate! Stay tuned for more on those stories! ___________________________________________________________ **台灣機器狗的美好未來 ** A Paws-itive Future for Taiwanese Robot Dogs Taiwan’s robot dog industry (產業) is

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8:27

Smart Peanut Dryer & Dumbphones

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2024/07/08

Hi there. It’s time for an all-new episode of News Bites. I’m Jacob Ingram. And I’m Nancy Sun. In today’s episode we’ll be talking about peanuts and dumbphones. And for today’s Tasty Tidbit: Huskies and school rules. Stay tuned for those stories. ________________________________ 農試所智能乾燥機誕生 Smart Peanut Dryer Do you like peanuts (花生)? Have you ever wondered how they’re processed (處理)? After they are grown (種植) and harvested (收成), they have to be dried (曬乾). Traditional methods of drying

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