Eating Locally
The excerpt promotes eating locally, arguing that it benefits farmers, provides fresher and tastier food, and reduces environmental impact. It highlights the abundance of local produce in Changhua County, Taiwan, and features a baker who transitioned to using locally-grown wheat to make his bread. The excerpt encourages readers to prioritize locally-sourced food for a more sustainable and flavorful experience.
Alex and Travis embarked on a cave exploration equipped with flashlights, food, and water. Upon entering, they encountered bats preparing for their nightly hunt due to the darkness in the cave. The duo discovered eyeless fish in the cold lake, adapted to the perpetual darkness. After a satisfying lunch by the lake, they decided to leave the cave undisturbed, appreciating the unique ecosystem they encountered.
In 2023, Changhua will celebrate its 300-year anniversary. That’s why this year’s reading competition is all about Changhua. Today we would like to tell you about some of the festivals and activities that take place in Changhua throughout the year.
The text discusses the inspirational story of Marley, a young black girl from the United States who took action to address the lack of representation of black girls in children's books. Feeling disconnected from the stories she was given in school, Marley launched a social media campaign called #1000blackgirlbooks with her mother to collect books featuring black girls as the main characters. The campaign gained widespread attention, surpassing their initial goal and sparking a conversation about diversity in literature. Marley's initiative not only provided young black girls with books they could relate to but also highlighted the importance of representation. Her efforts were recognized internationally, leading her to release her own book and be named one of the world's most influential teens by Time magazine in 2018.