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BROADCAST:  March 01, 2024-   Friday

Taiwan History about February 28 Commemoration Day!

Vincent:   

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue. This is Vincent from class 910.

Angus : 

Hello! Minsyong Junior High School students,we hope this update finds you well. As we end the month of February, we just wanted to share some important thing that happened in Taiwan History.

Andy:     

Last Wednesday February 28, we celebrated one important event in Taiwan's history.

Wilson:   

Let’s have a short English dialogue about February 28 Taiwan History.

Andy:   

Good morning! Does anyone know why we commemorate February 28 in Taiwan?

Wilson:   

Is it a birthday or something?

Andy:      

Great guess! But it's actually about an important event in Taiwan's history. On February 28, a long time ago, people in Taiwan stood up for something very important - can anyone guess what that might be?

Vincent:   

Well, the people wanted their voices heard, but things didn't go smoothly.

Andy:   

From this history, we learn that standing up for what we believe in is important.

Angus:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our news. To give the weather report, here is Wilson from class 710.

Wilson:      

Today is March 01, 2024. The temperature will be from 18 to 26Degree Celsius. There is a 70% chance of rain!

Vincent:   

You have just heard the latest school updates brought to you by Minsyong Patrol. This is your anchor Vincent, saying “Thank You” for being with us. Remember, Smile and the world will smile back at you. 

BROADCAST:  March 04, 2024-   Monday

Let’s practice English Speaking and listening.

Vincent:   

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue.

Jun :         

Hello! Minsyong Junior High School students, Today, we want to share some tips on how to speak English in our daily conversations.

Andy : 

大家好！今天我想分享一些在日常生活中如何說英語的小技巧

Jun :         

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Speaking English is about practice, and it's okay to make errors along the way.

Vincent : 

第一點：不要害怕犯錯，說英語是一種練習，沿途出點錯誤是很正常的。

Jun:           

Use English words you already know. Start with simple sentences and gradually include more complex words as you become more confident.

Angus : 

第二點：使用你已經知道的英語單字，從簡單的句子開始，當你變得更自信時，逐漸加入更複雜的詞語。

Jun:          

Find an English-speaking friend to practice with. Conversations with friends can be fun and help you learn new phrases and expressions.

Vincent : 

第三點：找一個能練習的英語朋友，和朋友聊天可以很有趣，並且可以幫助你學習到新的短語和表達方式。

Jun :       

You can watch English videos or movies with subtitles. This can help you understand different accents and improve your vocabulary.

Andy : 

第四點：看帶字幕的英語影片或電影，這可以幫助你理解不同的口音，並提高你的詞彙量。

Jun :    

Practice, practice, practice! The more you practice, the more confident you'll become in speaking English.

Vincent : 

練習，練習，練習！你練習得越多，說英語的信心就會越來越強。

Jun :              

Finally, remember that learning a language is a journey, and every step you take is progress!

Angus:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our news. To give the weather report, here is Wilson from class 710.

Wilson:      

Today is March 04, 2024. The temperature will be from 15 to 28 Degree Celsius. It’s mostly sunny ! 

BROADCAST:  March 06, 2024-   Wednesday

Let’s practice English Speaking and listening.

Vincent:   

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue. This is Vincent from class 910, your news anchor.

Jun :       

Hello! Minsyong Junior High School Students. Guess what? We've got some cool news and helpful tips to make English even more awesome for you! Listen to English every day, like songs, stories, or even cartoons. The more you listen, the better you get!

Angus：          

大家好！民雄國中的同學們，猜猜看？我們有一些很酷的消息和實用的小點子，讓學英文變得更有趣！每天都聽英文，像聽歌、故事，甚至是卡通，聽得越多，你就會進步！  

Jun:          

Watch shows or videos in English. It's like having fun and learning at the same time!

Andy：          

看英文節目或影片，就像同時玩樂和學習！

Jun:              

When someone is talking, look at them and nod. It's like saying, "I'm really paying attention!"

Vincent：  

當有人在說話時，看著他們點頭。這就像在說：“我真的在用心聽！”

Jun:         

Listen to cool stories or use audio books. It's like going on an adventure with your ears!

Vincent：    

聽一些有趣的故事或使用有聲書，這就像是和你的耳朵一起冒險！

Jun:          

Listen to a friend and talk together. It's like having your own language club!

Angus：        

聽朋友說話，一起交談，就像擁有你自己的語言俱樂部！

Jun:          

Begin with easy listening and then try harder ones. It's like leveling up in a game!

Charlie：        

從簡單的聽力開始，然後嘗試難一點的，就像在遊戲中不斷升級！

Jun:           

If you didn't understand, ask, or listen again. It's okay to ask for more help!

Vincent：      

如果你不明白，就問或再次聽，請求更多幫助是可以的！

Angus:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our news. To give the weather report, here is Charlie.

Charlie:      

Today is March 06, 2024. The temperature will be from 16 to 30 Degree Celsius. There is a thunderstorm! 

BROADCAST:  March 08, 2024-   Friday

Let’s Talk about Sports.

Vincent:   

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue. This is Vincent from class 910, your news anchor.

Jun :         

Hello! Let’s practice English speaking and listening. Today, let’s talk about sports.

Jun:          

Hi! Have you been playing sports lately?

Vincent:          

Yeah! I've been playing basketball with my friends after school. It's so much fun!

Jun:          

Basketball sounds cool! Do you play any other sports?

Andy:        

I also like badminton. We play in our driveway, and it's like a mini-tournament with my siblings.

Jun:          

What is your favorite thing about playing sports?

Vincent:   

I love working together with my friends and feeling all the excitement during the game. It keeps me active and happy.

Jun:          

Do you have a favorite team you cheer for?

Andy:          

Yep! I really like our local basketball team. I try to watch their games whenever I can.

Jun:          

How do you manage playing sports and doing homework?

Andy:  

It can be tricky, but I make a schedule. I plan when to study and when to play sports, so I can do both.

Jun:          

Have you ever been in a sports competition?

Vincent:     

Last year, I joined running. I didn't win, but it was super fun!

Jun:          

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start playing a new sport?

Vincent:       

Just give it a try! Start practicing, join a team, and have fun. That's the best way to learn.

Jun:          

Do you have a favorite sports memory?

Andy:          

Oh, definitely! Scoring my first goal in soccer. Everyone cheered, and it felt awesome!

Vincent:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our news. To give the weather report, here is Andy.

Andy:      

Today is March 08, 2024. The temperature will be from 14 to 22 Degree Celsius. It’s mostly cloudy!

Vincent:   

You have just heard the latest school updates brought to you by Minsyong Patrol. This is your anchor Vincent, saying “Thank You” for being with us. Remember, Smile and the world will smile back at you.  

BROADCAST:  March 11, 2024-   Monday

Let’s Say English Sentences and Expressions.

Vincent:   

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue. This is Vincent from class 910, your news anchor.

Jun :   

Hello! Let’s practice English speaking and listening. Today, let’s say English sentences and expressions

1. Long time no see - 好久不見

2. What did you say? - 你說什麼？

3. What does this mean? - 這是什麼意思？

4. May I ask you something? - 我可以問你一個問題嗎？

5. What time is it now? - 現在幾點？

6. What day is it today? - 今天星期幾？

7. Today is Monday. - 今天星期一。

8. I can’t hear you. - 我聽不見你說的。

9. Could you say that again? - 你可以再說一遍嗎？

10.   Could you speak a little bit slower? - 你可以說慢一點嗎？

11.   What is this? - 這是什麼？

12.   Where are you going? - 你要去哪裡？

13.   What’s going on? - 發生了什麼事？

14.   What are you doing? - 你在做什麼？

15.   Let me see. - 讓我看看。

16.   By the way - 順便問一下。

17.   For example - 例如 。

18.   How do you read that character? - 這個字怎麼讀？

19.  Could you write it down here? - 你可以寫在這裡嗎？

20.   How are you doing? - 你最近怎麼樣？

21.   Same as usual - 一切都和往常一樣。

22.   I’m fine. - 我很好。

23.   What kind of work do you do? - 你做什麼工作？

Andy:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our broadcast. To give the weather report, here is Vincent.

Vincent:     

Today is March 11, 2024. The temperature will be from 16 to 22 Degree Celsius. There is a 60% chance of rain.

Angus:   

You have just heard the latest school updates brought to you by Minsyong Patrol. This is your anchor Angus, saying “Thank You” for being with us. Remember, Smile and the world will smile back at you. 

BROADCAST:  March 13, 2024-   Wednesdsay

Let’s Say English Sentences and Expressions.

Vincent:   

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue. This is Vincent from class 910, your news anchor.

Jun:    

Hello! Let’s practice English speaking and listening. Today, let’s say English sentences and expressions

1.   What kind of work do you do? - 你做什麼工作？

2.     I work at a department store. - 我在百貨公司工作。

3.  I’m an office worker. - 我是上班族。

4.  Hello, may I speak to Mr. Brown? - 你好，可以請布朗先生接電話嗎？

5.  Are you busy at the moment? - 你現在忙嗎？

6.  I’m very busy. - 我很忙。

7.  Really? - 真的嗎？

8.  Yes - 是的 。

9.  No - 不是 。

10.   No, thank you! - 不用，謝謝！

11.   Do you understand? - 你明白嗎？

12.   I understand. - 我明白了。

13.   I don’t understand. - 我不明白。

14.   Do you know it? - 你知道嗎？

15.   I know. - 我知道。

16.   I don’t know - 我不知道

17.   Who are you? - 你是誰？

18.   What are your hobbies? - 你的興趣是什麼？

19.   I love shopping. - 我喜歡購物。

20.   I’ve been watching YouTube lately. - 最近我在看YouTube。

21.   I like watching movies. - 我喜歡看電影。

22.   What kind of movies do you like? - 你喜歡什麼類型的電影？

23.  Where are you from? - 你是哪裡人？

Vincent:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our broadcast. To give the weather report, here is Angus.

Angus:      

Today is March 13, 2024. The temperature will be from 18 to 26 Degree Celsius. It’s mostly sunny.

Vincent:   

You have just heard the latest school updates brought to you by Minsyong    Patrol. This is your anchor Vincent, saying “Thank You” for being with us. Remember, Smile and the world will smile back at you. 

BROADCAST:  March 15, 2024-   Friday

Let’s Say English Sentences and Expressions.

Angus:  

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue. This is   Angus from class 910, your news anchor.

Jun:    

Hello! Let’s practice English speaking and listening. Today, let’s say English sentences and expressions.

1.   How many brothers and sisters do you have? - 你有幾個兄弟姐妹？

2.   I have one older sister and one younger brother. - 我有一個姐姐和一個弟弟。

3.   Can I have a look? - 我可以看一下嗎？

4.   Okay! - 好的！

5.   Can I borrow an umbrella? - 我可以借一把傘嗎？

6.   Of course. - 當然可以。

7.   Thank you. - 謝謝你。

8.   Thank you for your help - 謝謝你的幫助 。

9.   You’re welcome. - 不客氣。

10.   I’m sorry. - 對不起。

11.   I’m sorry I’m late. - 對不起，我遲到了。

12.   It’s okay. - 沒關係。

13.   Can you help me? - 你可以幫助我嗎？

14.   It’s my pleasure. - 我很樂意幫忙。

15.   Are you free? - 你有空嗎？

16.   Sorry, I’m tied up. - 對不起，我有點忙。

17.   What do you think? - 你覺得呢？

18.   I don’t think so. - 我不這麼認為。

19.   I’m not interested - 我對此不感興趣。

20.   I agree. - 我同意。

21.   I disagree. - 我不同意。

22.   No problem. - 沒問題。

23.   That’s right. - 對的。

24.   That’s too bad. - 那太糟糕了。

25.   I’m worried. - 我很擔心。

Andy:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our broadcast. To give the weather report, here is Angus.

Angus:      

Today is March 15, 2024. The temperature will be from 21 to 29 Degree Celsius. It’s mostly sunny.

Andy:   

You have just heard the latest school updates brought to you by Minsyong Patrol. This is your anchor Andy, saying “Thank You” for being with us. Remember, Smile and the world will smile back at you. 

BROADCAST:  March 18, 2024-   Monday

Let’s Say English Sentences and Expressions.

Vincent:   

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue. This is Vincent from class 910, your news anchor.

Jun :    

Hello! Let’s practice English speaking and listening. Today, let’s say English sentences and expressions

1.  I was surprised. - 我很驚訝。

2.  It’s not your fault. - 不是你的錯。

3.  I understand how you feel. - 我了解你的感受。

4.  No way! - 不可能！

5.  You are so kind. - 你真好。

6.  That’s great. - 太好了。

7.  You’re smart. - 你真聰明。

8.  That hairstyle is nice. - 那個髮型很好看。

9.  Good for you. - 真不錯。

10.   What should I do? - 我該怎麼辦？

11.   I’ll do my best. - 我會盡力而為。

12.   I’m glad to hear from you. - 很高興收到你的消息。

13.   Nice to see you! - 很高興見到你！

14.   It’s a little cold outside. - 外面有點冷。

15.   It’s cool today. - 今天很涼爽。

16.   It’s warm today. - 今天很暖和。

17.   I’m hungry. - 我餓了。

18.   I’m thirsty. - 我渴了。

19.   I’m a little nervous. - 我有點緊張。

20.   I’m tired. - 我累了。

21.   I have to go now! - 我現在要走了！

22.   Hello, may I speak to Mr. Kim? - 你好，可以請金先生接電話嗎？

23.   I can’t hear you clearly. - 我聽不太清楚。

24.   Could you speak a little louder? - 你能說大聲一點嗎？

25.   What is the purpose of your visit? - 你來的目的是什麼？

26.   I’m here for sightseeing. - 我是來觀光的。

Vincent:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our broadcast. To give the weather report, here is Angus.

Angus:      

Today is March 18, 2024. The temperature will be from 17 to 28 Degree Celsius. It’s mostly cloudy.

Vincent:   

You have just heard the latest school updates brought to you by Minsyong Patrol. This is your anchor Vincent, saying “Thank You” for being with us. Remember, Smile and the world will smile back at you.  

BROADCAST:  March 20, 2024-   Wednesday

Let’s learn some Fun Facts about English.

Vincent:   

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue. This is Vincent from class 910, your news anchor.

Jun :    

Hello! Let’s have some important fun facts in English.

1.  Did you know that the longest word in English is "Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis," which refers to a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silicate?

2.  English is the third most spoken language in the world, with over 1.5 billion speakers globally.

3.  The word "alphabet" comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet: alpha and beta.

4.  "I am" is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.

5.  The word "bookkeeper" is the only unhyphenated English word with three consecutive double letters.

6.  The sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" contains every letter of the alphabet.

7.  The English word with the most definitions is "set," with over 430 different meanings listed in the Oxford English Dictionary.

8.  English is the official language of the skies. Pilots and air traffic controllers around the world use English to communicate, ensuring safe air travel.

9.  The word "uncopyrightable" is the longest English word that can be written without repeating any letters.

10.  "E" is the most commonly used letter in the English language, followed by "T," "A," and "O."

11.  The word "goodbye" is a contraction of the phrase "God be with you."

12.  English is constantly evolving, with around 4,000 new words added to the dictionary each year.

Jun:    

I hope that you learn something about English Today.

Vincent:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our broadcast. To give the weather report, here is Angus.

Angus      

Today is March 20, 2024. The temperature will be from 15 to 26 Degree Celsius. It’s mostly cloudy.

Vincent:   

You have just heard the latest school updates brought to you by Minsyong    Patrol. This is your anchor Vincent, saying “Thank You” for being with us. Remember, Smile and the world will smile back at you.   

BROADCAST:  March 22, 2024-   Friday

Let’s Learn Some Fun Facts about English!

Vincent:   

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue. This is Vincent from class 910, your news anchor.

Jun :    

Hello! Let’s have some important fun facts in English.

1.  The word "bookworm" originally referred to insects that would bore into the bindings of books, but it's now used to describe someone who loves reading.

2."Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" is an unusual word from the movie "Mary Poppins," and it has many interesting meanings with it:"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" is often cited as the longest word in the English language used in literature. It has 34 letters.

3.  The sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" is called a pangram, as it contains every letter of the alphabet.

4.  The word "dreamt" is the only word in the English language that ends in "mt."

5.  The shortest complete sentence in English is "I am."

6.  The dot over the letters "i" and "j" is called a "tittle."

7.  The longest English word without a true vowel (a, e, i, o, u) is "rhythms."

8.  The word "uncopyrightable" is the longest English word with no repeated letters.

9.  "E" is the most commonly used letter in English, followed by "T," "A," and "O."

10.  The word "facetious" contains all five vowels in alphabetical order. Facetious means joking in not proper time.

11.  The sentence "Go, said the bird, for the leaves were full of children" uses all the letters in the alphabet.

12.  The word "gorilla" is derived from a Greek word meaning "a tribe of hairy women."

Jun :    

I hope that you learn something about English today.

Vincent:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our broadcast. To give the weather report, here is Andy.

Andy:     

Today is March 22, 2024. The temperature will be from 19 to 28 Degree Celsius. It’s mostly cloudy.

Vincent:   

You have just heard the latest school updates brought to you by Minsyong Patrol. This is your anchor Vincent, saying “Thank You” for being with us. Remember, Smile and the world will smile back at you.    

BROADCAST:  March 25, 2024-   Monday

Let’s learn some Idiomatic Expression in English!

Angus:  

Good morning and welcome to Minsyong Junior High School. You are listening to Minsyong Patrol, now brings you the hottest two minutes school news, updates, and English Dialogue. This is Angus from class 910, your news anchor.

Jun :    

Hello! Let’s have some famous and common idiomatic expressions in English.

An idiomatic expression is a group of words that have a meaning that is different from the literal meanings. These expressions are used in everyday language and convey a particular idea;Let’s give you some famous and common Idiomatic Expressions in English:

1.      Break the ice –

To start a conversation or an activity in to avoid awkwardness.

2.      Beat around the bush-

Talking about something without directly saying it.

3.      Cut to the chase-

Get to the main point without wasting time on unimportant details.

4.      Hit the jackpot

To have great success or luck, like winning a big prize.

5.      Get cold feet

Feeling nervous or scared about doing something you planned to do.

6.      On cloud nine

Feeling extremely happy or excited.

7.      Take it with a grain of salt

Don't completely believe something because it might not be entirely true.

8.      Under the table

Doing something secretly or without permission.

9.      Pull someone's leg

Teasing or joking with someone in a playful way.

10.  Spill the beans

Accidentally revealing a secret.

11.  In the same boat

Being in a similar situation or facing the same problems.

12.  Burning the midnight oil

Working late into the night, usually to finish something important.

13.  A dime a dozen

Something that's very common and not special or unique.

Jun:    

I hope that you learn something about English today.

Vincent:   

You are still listening at Minsyong Patrol. Back to our broadcast. To give the weather report, here is Andy.

Andy:      

Today is March 25, 2024. The temperature will be from 21 to 33 Degree Celsius. It’s mostly sunny.

Angus:   

You have just heard the latest school updates brought to you by Minsyong Patrol. This is your anchor Angus, saying “Thank You” for being with us. Remember, Smile and the world will smile back at you.