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How Big is the Ocean

<p><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">1.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Sheer</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px"><span style="font-family:PMingLiU">英語釋義:</span></span><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(adj.) used to emphasize the size, degree, or extent of something; complete or absolute</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px"><span style="font-family:PMingLiU">例句:</span></span><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Let it really sink in, the sheer scope and size of the ocean—how it connects five major basins into one massive body of water.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">2.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Scope</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(n.) the range or extent of something, especially of a subject, activity, or natural feature</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">When asking “How big is the ocean?”, you first need to understand the scope of its single system, which covers 71% of Earth’s surface.</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px"><br/></span><span style=";font-family:等线;font-size:15px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">3. </span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Component</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(adj.) forming part of a larger whole; constituent</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">The ocean has five component basins (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern) that together make up one global water body.</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:等线;font-size:15px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">4. </span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Basin</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(n.) a large natural depression in the Earth’s surface that contains water, here referring to major ocean regions</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Each of the five basins we call “oceans” is not separate—they all belong to the same worldwide ocean.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">5.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Dominant</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(adj.) more important, powerful, or noticeable than other things or features</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">When viewed from space, the ocean is by far the dominant feature of our planet, as it covers far more area than land.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">6.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Immerse</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(v.) to cover or submerge something completely in a liquid</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">The ocean’s water volume is so large that it could immerse the United States under a saltwater layer over 132 kilometers tall.</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px"><br/></span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">7.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Biosphere</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(n.) the regions of the Earth (including land, water, and air) where living organisms exist</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">The ocean contains upwards of 99% of the world’s biosphere—meaning almost all places with life on Earth are in the ocean.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">8.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Encompass</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(v.) to include or contain something as part of a whole</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">The living space encompassed by all continents together represents only 1% of Earth’s total biosphere.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">9.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Unparalleled</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(adj.) having no equal; better or more important than any other</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">The ocean’s importance to life is practically unparalleled, as it supports most of Earth’s living organisms.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">10.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Geological</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(adj.) relating to the Earth’s physical structure, substances, history, and the processes that shape it</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">The ocean holds the greatest geological features of our planet, such as the longest mountain ranges and deepest canyons.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">11.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Cataract</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(n.) a large waterfall, especially one on a major river or in an underwater setting</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Beneath the Denmark Strait lies the world’s largest waterfall—a massive cataract that carries 116 times more water than the Congo’s Inga Falls.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">12.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Plummet</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(v.) to fall or drop straight down quickly and suddenly, especially from a great height</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">While 4,200 meters of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea sit above sea level, its sides plummet beneath the waves for another 5,800 meters.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">13.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Silt-covered</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(adj.) covered with silt (a fine, powdery soil that settles at the bottom of water bodies)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">From its snow-covered top to its silt-covered bottom, Mauna Kea reaches roughly 10,000 meters in total height.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">14.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Dwarf</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(v.) to make something seem small or unimportant in comparison</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Mauna Kea’s total height dwarfs Everest’s peak by well over a kilometer—making it the tallest mountain on Earth.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">15.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Paltry</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(adj.) small or meager in size, amount, or importance (used here to contrast with a larger feature)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Everest’s peak seems paltry when compared to Mauna Kea, as it is far shorter in total height.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">16.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Submerged</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(adj.) covered or hidden under water</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">The Challenger Deep is so deep that it could sink Mount Everest, leaving its peak submerged with over 2.1 kilometers of water above it.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">17.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Incomprehensible</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">英語釋義:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">(adj.) impossible to understand or grasp, especially because of being extremely large or complex</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px">例句:</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">The ocean’s scope is practically incomprehensible—yet every person on Earth has the chance to influence its health.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px"></span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:PMingLiU;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">18.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: PMingLiU;font-size: 15px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">In and of themselves</span></span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px"><span style="font-family:PMingLiU">·英語釋義:</span><span style="font-family:Calibri">(phrase) considered alone or by themselves, without considering other related parts</span></span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px"><span style="font-family:PMingLiU">·例句:</span><span style="font-family:Calibri">The five basins, while often called oceans in and of themselves, are really just parts of one massive ocean.</span></span></p><p style="margin-left:0;text-indent:0"><span style="font-family:等线;font-size:15px">19.&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:等线;font-size:15px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Cubic kilometer</span></span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px"><span style="font-family:PMingLiU">·英語釋義:</span><span style="font-family:Calibri">(n.) a unit of volume equal to a cube with each side measuring one kilometer, used for large-scale water volumes</span></span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Symbol;font-size:13px">·&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:PMingLiU;font-size:15px"><span style="font-family:PMingLiU">例句:</span><span style="font-family:Calibri">The ocean holds over 1.3 billion cubic kilometers of water</span><span style="font-family:PMingLiU">—</span><span style="font-family:Calibri">enough to cover the entire U.S. in 132 km of saltwater.</span></span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px"><br/></span><br/></p><p><br/></p>

2025-10-04 困难

The History of Tea

<p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">1.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">divine</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Relating to a god or goddess; sacred.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: The story describes Shennong as a weary&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">divine</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;farmer who searched for edible grains.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">2.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">poisoned</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Harmed or killed by a toxic substance.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: During his forest journey, Shennong accidentally&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">poisoned</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;himself 72 times.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">3.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">revived</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Restored to life, consciousness, or strength.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: After chewing the leaf that drifted into his mouth, Shennong was&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">revived</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">4.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">mythical</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Relating to myths (ancient stories about gods, heroes, or origins); not based on fact.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: Shennong is a&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">mythical</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;Chinese figure credited with inventing agriculture.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">5.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">archaeological</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Relating to the study of human history through ancient objects or remains.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example:&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">Archaeological</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;evidence suggests tea was first cultivated in China 6,000 years ago.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">6.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">cultivated</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Grown and cared for (plants) for food, use, or pleasure.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: The original Chinese tea plant,&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">cultivated</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;6,000 years ago, is the same type grown worldwide today.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">7.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">porridge</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: A soft, thick food made by boiling grains (e.g., rice, oats) in water or milk.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: Originally, tea was eaten as a vegetable or cooked with grain&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">porridge</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">8.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">moisture</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Small amounts of liquid (e.g., water) in the air, on a surface, or in a substance.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: People realized that a combination of heat and&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">moisture</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;could create a complex taste from tea leaves.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">9.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">portable</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Easy to carry or move from one place to another.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: After heating, tea was packed into&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">portable</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;cakes for storage and transport.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">10.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">grind</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Crush (something) into small pieces or powder using force.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: The portable tea cakes were&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">ground</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;into powder before being mixed with hot water.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">11.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">rituals</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Fixed sets of actions or ceremonies performed for religious, cultural, or traditional reasons.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: The Japanese eventually developed their own unique&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">rituals</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;around tea, leading to the tea ceremony.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">12.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">monopoly</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Complete control over the supply of a product or service in a particular market (no other competitors).</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: During the Ming Dynasty, China held a virtual&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">monopoly</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;on the world’s tea trees.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">13.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">export</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Goods sent to another country for sale.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: Tea was one of three essential Chinese&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">export</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;goods, along with porcelain and silk.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">14.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">lucrative</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Producing a lot of money; profitable.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: The tea trade was so&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">lucrative</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;that Western companies competed fiercely to transport tea to Europe.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">15.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">clipper ship</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: A fast sailing ship with sharp lines, built in the 19th century for trade (especially tea).</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: The world’s fastest sailboat, the&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">clipper ship</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">, was born from competition between tea-trading companies.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">16.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">maximize</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Make as large or great as possible.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: Trading companies raced to bring tea to Europe first to&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">maximize</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;their profits.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">17.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">triggered</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Caused (an event, reaction, or problem) to happen.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: Britain’s suggestion to trade tea for opium&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">triggered</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;a public health crisis in China.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">18.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">ceded</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Gave up (land, rights, or power) to another country or person, usually after pressure or defeat.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: After losing the First Opium War, the Qing Dynasty&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">ceded</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;the port of Hong Kong to Britain.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">19.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">covert</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Secret or hidden (especially to avoid being noticed).</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: The British East India Company commissioned Robert Fortune to steal tea from China in a&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">covert</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;operation.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px">20.&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">perilous</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition: Full of danger or risk.</span></p><p style="margin-left:96px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Courier New&#39;;font-size:13px">o&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example: Fortune disguised himself and took a&nbsp;</span><em><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 15px">perilous</span></em><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">&nbsp;journey through China’s mountainous tea regions.</span></p><p><br/></p>

2025-10-04 困难

The myth behind the Chinese zodiac

<p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">1. Zodiac /ˈzəʊdiæk/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. (Noun)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The belt of the heavens along which the sun, moon, and planets appear to move; a system of 12 signs (e.g., Western astrological signs or the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals) associated with birth times/dates.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Core concept referring to both &quot;Western astrology&quot; and &quot;Chinese Zodiac (the 12 Earthly Branches)&quot;.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The Chinese Zodiac consists of 12 animal signs, whereas the Western Zodiac is based on 12 constellations tied to birth months.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">2. Lunar /ˈluːnə(r)/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: adj. (Adjective)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Relating to the moon; used to describe calendars (like the Chinese Lunar Calendar) that follow the moon’s cycles (opposite of &quot;solar&quot;).</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Describes the &quot;lunar calendar years&quot; named after Zodiac animals.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The date of the Chinese Spring Festival varies each year because it is based on the Lunar Calendar, not the Gregorian calendar.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">3. Celestial /səˈlestʃl/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: adj. (Adjective)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Relating to the sky or heavens; having a divine or heavenly quality.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Modifies &quot;the celestial ruler (Jade Emperor)&quot;, emphasizing his divine, heavenly status.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: In the Zodiac legend, the celestial ruler Jade Emperor hosted a river-crossing race to select animals for the Lunar Calendar.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">4. Ruler /ˈruːlə(r)/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. (Noun)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: A person who governs or rules a group, region, or (in myths) a divine realm (not to be confused with the &quot;ruler&quot; used for measuring length).</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Refers to &quot;the Jade Emperor, the celestial ruler of heaven&quot;.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: All animals in the legend obeyed the celestial ruler, as he was tasked with creating a new way to measure time.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">5. Chronicle /ˈkrɒnɪkl/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: v. (Verb); n. (Noun)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: v. To record events in the order they happen; n. A written record of historical events in order.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Used as a verb to mean &quot;naming Lunar years in sequence&quot; (the 12 animals &quot;chronicle&quot; the years).</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The 12 animals that won the race were chosen to chronicle each year of the Chinese Lunar Calendar.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">6. Agile /ˈædʒaɪl/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: adj. (Adjective)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Quick, nimble, and able to move or react with ease.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Describes how the rabbit &quot;skillfully jumped over stones and driftwood&quot; to cross the river.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The rabbit was so agile that it avoided the rapids by leaping from one piece of driftwood to another.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">7. Rapids /ˈræpɪdz/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. (Noun, plural)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: A section of a river where the water flows very fast and violently (often over rocks).</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Refers to the &quot;swift river currents&quot; the rabbit couldn’t swim through.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The tiger swam through the rapids effortlessly, but the small rabbit had to find a different path.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">8. Driftwood /ˈdrɪftwʊd/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. (Noun, uncountable)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Pieces of wood that float in the sea or a river, or are washed onto the shore.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The floating wood the rabbit used to cross the river.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The rabbit hopped on driftwood to stay above the water, as it was too small to swim across.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">9. Slide /slaɪd/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: v. (Verb)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: To move smoothly and quietly over a surface (e.g., how snakes move).</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Describes the snake’s movement when it &quot;slid to the horse’s feet&quot; and scared it.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The snake slid silently beside the horse, causing the horse to rear up and lose its lead.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">10. Raft /ræft/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. (Noun); v. (Verb)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. A floating structure made of tied-together wood/bamboo, used for crossing water; v. To travel on a raft.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The floating structure used by the sheep, monkey, and rooster.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The sheep, monkey, and rooster worked together to paddle their raft through the water plants.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">11. Aquatic /əˈkwætɪk/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: adj. (Adjective)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Relating to water; living or growing in water.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Describes the &quot;water plants&quot; the raft passed through (full phrase: &quot;aquatic plants&quot;).</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The raft got tangled in aquatic plants, so the three animals had to pull hard to free it.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">12. Coordinate /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: v. (Verb)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: To organize people or things so they work together effectively.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Explains how the sheep &quot;helped the team work well together&quot; during the race.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The sheep coordinated the team’s efforts, ensuring the monkey and rooster paddled in sync.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">13. Frolic /ˈfrɒlɪk/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: v. (Verb); n. (Noun)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: v. To play and jump around happily; n. A playful activity.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Describes the dog’s behavior of &quot;playing in the water for too long&quot;.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The dog stopped to frolic in the river, which caused it to become late and remain in 11th place.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">14. Stagger /ˈstæɡə(r)/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: v. (Verb)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: To walk unsteadily, as if about to fall (due to tiredness, weakness, or laziness).</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Describes how the pig &quot;walked unsteadily to the finish line&quot; after eating and napping.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The pig staggered to the end of the race, having stopped earlier to eat and sleep.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">15. Cycle /ˈsaɪkl/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. (Noun); v. (Verb)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. A repeating sequence of events or time periods; v. To repeat in a cycle.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Refers to the &quot;60-year repeating cycle&quot; of the Chinese Zodiac.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The Chinese Zodiac has a 60-year cycle, combining the 12 animal signs with the 10 Heavenly Stems.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">16. Stem /stem/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. (Noun)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: (In Chinese astronomy) One of the 10 &quot;Heavenly Stems&quot; (Tiangan) used in the Lunar Calendar (not the &quot;stem&quot; of a plant).</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Refers to the &quot;10 Heavenly Stems&quot; in the traditional Chinese calendar system.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Each Heavenly Stem is paired with a Yin or Yang force, creating a 10-year sub-cycle within the Zodiac.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">17. Branch /brɑːntʃ/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. (Noun)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: (In Chinese astronomy) One of the 12 &quot;Earthly Branches&quot; (Dizhi) linked to the 12 Zodiac animals (not a &quot;branch&quot; of a tree).</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Refers to the &quot;12 Earthly Branches&quot; that correspond to the Zodiac animals.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Each Zodiac animal is tied to an Earthly Branch, forming the 12-year base of the 60-year Zodiac cycle.</span></p><p><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">18. Element /ˈelɪmənt/</span></strong></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Part of Speech</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: n. (Noun)</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Definition</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: (In Chinese philosophy) One of the five fundamental forces of nature: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth (the &quot;Five Elements&quot;).</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Video Relevance</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: Refers to the &quot;five traditional elements&quot; that pair with the Heavenly Stems.</span></p><p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Noto Sans Symbols&#39;;font-size:13px">●&nbsp;</span><strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">Example</span></strong><span dir="LTR" style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:15px">: The Five Elements (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth) each have a Yin and Yang form, adding complexity to the Zodiac cycle.</span></p><p><br/></p>

2025-10-04 困难

English Test(Secondary)

<p><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:19px">Reading</span></strong><strong> </strong><em><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:19px">(35 marks)</span></em></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:11px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">Part </span></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">1</span></strong><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><em><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">(22 marks)</span></em></p><p><span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size: 11px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><em><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">While surfing the Internet, you found an online article about a celebrity stylist.</span></em></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:11px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">Read the article and answer the questions.</span></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>How do celebrities look so good?&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br/></p><p>&nbsp;[1] Do you ever wonder how celebrities look so good at awards shows and other events? Sure, most celebrities are very attractive people, but there is a lot more to looking good. Stylists take celebrities&#39; looks to the next level by working with hairstylists and make-up artists to make stars look like they just stepped out of a fashion magazine. Stylists dress and style <strong>them</strong>, and choose accessories to create <strong>looks that are at the forefront of fashion</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>&nbsp;[2] Gemma Evans has been a stylist for twelve years. She started her career at the age of twenty-four after studying at the New York Fashion Academy. ‘I&#39;ve loved fashion my whole life,’ she says. ‘I used to spend hours reading fashion magazines and watching red-carpet events on TV. At school, my friends always asked me for advice on what to wear.’</p><p><br/></p><p>&nbsp;[3] After graduating with a degree in fashion design and studying some specialist courses, Gemma worked as an assistant stylist at I-Style magazine. She also did freelance projects which included styling models for a fashion show and a pizza advert. Gemma&#39;s ‘big&nbsp;break’ came when pop star Julia Wilson invited her to be her stylist for an awards show in New York. <strong>Wilson&#39;s outfit stole the show </strong>and Gemma quickly became one of the most popular stylists in New York.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>&nbsp;[4] Gemma feels very lucky. ‘I can use my creativity on a daily basis,’ she explains. ‘I love it when I create a perfect outfit or a completely new look for a client.’ Another benefit is that she gets to meet and work with many interesting people, such as famous writers, film-makers and sports stars.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>&nbsp;[5] However, Gemma’s working hours are often very long. ‘Fifteen-hour workdays are normal, especially during the awards season,’ she says, ‘but this doesn’t stop me from loving my job!’<br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: Garamond;font-variant-numeric: normal;font-variant-east-asian: normal;font-variant-caps: small-caps;font-variant-alternates: normal;font-variant-position: normal;font-variant-emoji: normal;font-size: 21px">Gemma’s top styling tips </span></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:17px">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:24px"><span style="font-family:Wingdings;font-size:17px">q&nbsp;</span><strong><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:17px">Add a ‘pop’ colour</span></strong><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:17px">&nbsp;~ A brightly coloured accessory can make a plain, boring outfit ‘pop’. For example, a bright red belt with a black dress makes the outfit come alive.</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:17px">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:24px"><span style="font-family:Wingdings;font-size:17px">q&nbsp;</span><strong><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:17px">Blend styles</span></strong><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:17px">&nbsp;~ Don’t be afraid to mix formal items with informal ones. For example, matching a smart business suit with a pair of trendy trainers can create a whole new look.</span></p><p style="margin-left:24px"><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:17px"><br/></span></p><p style="margin-left:24px"><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:17px"><br/></span></p><p style="margin-left:24px"><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:17px"><br/></span></p><p style="margin-left:24px"><span style=";font-family:Garamond;font-size:17px"></span></p><p><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">Part</span></strong><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">&nbsp;2</span></strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:11px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><em><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">You are Chris. Your friend Jack was hiking recently when something strange happened. He sent you a letter to tell you about it.</span></em></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:11px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">Read the letter and answer the questions.</span></p><p style="margin-left:24px"><br/></p><p style="background:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">Dear Chris</span></p><p style="background:rgb(255,255,255)"><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">[1]</span></strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">&nbsp;Last weekend, I had a <strong>bizarre </strong>experience! My dad and I were hiking in a country park when we saw — a UFO!</span></p><p style="background:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="position:absolute;z-index:1;margin-left:1069.4667px;margin-top:0.0000px;width:30.0000px;height:99.0000px"><img width="30" height="99" src="/backend/assets/8c15a2f7/themes/default/images/spacer.gif" word_img="file:///C:/Users/Skyler/AppData/Local/Temp/ksohtml62492/wps2.png" style="background:url(/backend/assets/8c15a2f7/themes/default/images/word.gif) no-repeat center center;border:1px solid #ddd"/></span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">[2]</span></strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">&nbsp;Let me tell you all about it. After hiking up a hill, <strong>we </strong>found a nice spot for lunch. The view in front of us was amazing! I was eating my sandwich when suddenly I heard a strange sound. When I looked up, I saw a big, metal aircraft of some kind. It was just floating there — not spinning or moving in any way. </span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px"><br/></span><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">I couldn’t believe my eyes!</span></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">[3]</span></strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">&nbsp;I quickly took out my phone. I snapped a few photos before the UFO flew high into the sky and disappeared — like a bolt of lightning! My dad and I just sat there, staring at the empty sky where the UFO had been. Finally, Dad asked if I’d taken a photo. </span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px"><br/></span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">I checked my phone. There were three new photos, but they were all black … </span></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">[4]</span></strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">&nbsp;I can’t be sure the aircraft was really a spaceship. But whatever it was, it wasn’t anything I’ve ever seen before. When we got home, we excitedly told Mum what had happened. Looking at the three black photos, she started laughing. I was so disappointed by her reaction.</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">[5]</span></strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">&nbsp;My dad and I are going hiking in the same spot tomorrow. Maybe we’ll see the UFO again. If so, I’ll try to video record <strong>it</strong>.</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px">Jack</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px"><br/></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px"></span></p><p><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:19px">Vocabulary</span></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:&#39;Segoe Print&#39;;font-size:13px"></span></p><p><em><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">Complete the sentences below with the words and phrases in the word box.</span></em></p><table cellspacing="0" style=""><tbody><tr style="height:22px" class="firstRow"><td width="198" valign="top" style="padding: 0px 7px; border-left-width: 1px; border-left-color: windowtext; border-right: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-top-color: windowtext; border-bottom: none; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);"><p><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">ageing population </span></p></td><td width="198" valign="top" style="padding: 0px 7px; border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top-width: 1px; border-top-color: windowtext; border-bottom: none; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);"><p><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">cyberbullying</span></p></td><td width="146" valign="top" style="padding: 0px 7px; border-left: none; border-right-width: 1px; border-right-color: windowtext; border-top-width: 1px; border-top-color: windowtext; border-bottom: none; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);"><p><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">plot</span></p></td></tr><tr style="height:24px"><td width="198" valign="top" style="padding: 0px 7px; border-left-width: 1px; border-left-color: windowtext; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: windowtext; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);"><p><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">raffle</span></p></td><td width="198" valign="top" style="padding: 0px 7px; border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: windowtext; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);"><p><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">the elderly</span></p></td><td width="245" valign="top" style="padding: 0px 7px; border-left: none; border-right-width: 1px; border-right-color: windowtext; border-top: none; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-bottom-color: windowtext; background: rgb(217, 217, 217);"><p><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">the unemployed</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin-left:24px"><br/></p><p style="margin-bottom:7px;margin-left:24px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">1&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">The government provides courses for </span><ruby>_______________________<rp>(</rp><rt></rt><rp>)</rp></ruby><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">&nbsp;to help them get back to work.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:7px;margin-left:24px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">2&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">I recommend this film because it has an exciting </span><ruby>_______________________<rp>(</rp><rt></rt><rp>)</rp></ruby><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:7px;margin-left:24px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">3&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">An</span><ruby>_______________________<rp>(</rp><rt></rt><rp>)</rp></ruby><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">&nbsp;means there will be fewer workers.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:7px;margin-left:24px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">4&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">Sara does volunteer work for </span><ruby>_______________________<rp>(</rp><rt></rt><rp>)</rp></ruby><span style="font-family: &#39;Comic Sans MS&#39;;font-size: 15px">&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">and enjoys listening to them talking about when they were young. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:7px;margin-left:24px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">5&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">The aim of our </span><ruby>_______________________<rp>(</rp><rt></rt><rp>)</rp></ruby><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">&nbsp;is to raise money for a local charity. </span></p><p style="margin-bottom:7px;margin-left:24px"><span style="font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">6&nbsp;</span><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">To protect ourselves from </span><ruby>_______________________<rp>(</rp><rt></rt><rp>)</rp></ruby><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:16px">, we should be more careful of what we post online.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:24px"><br/></p><p style="margin-left:24px"><br/></p><p><strong><span style=";font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size:19px">Language</span></strong></p><p><em><span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size: 16px">A group of Mr Leung’s students will be taking part in a drama competition soon. He is asking Harry about their rehearsals. Complete their conversation using the words in brackets. Use the correct form of the simple past, present perfect or present perfect continuous of the verbs. </span></em></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;;font-size: 16px">&nbsp;</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Mr Leung:</span></strong> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">The drama competition is next month. How’s the script going?</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Harry:</span></strong> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">We</span><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;(1)</span></strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;</span><ruby>_________________________________<rt></rt></ruby><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;(finish) writing the script already. It’s about three teenagers who want to become professional athletes.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Mr Leung:</span></strong> <strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">(2)</span></strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;</span><ruby>_________________________________<rt></rt></ruby><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;(you / start) rehearsals yet?</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Harry:</span></strong> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">We </span><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">(3)</span></strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;</span><ruby>_________________________________<rt></rt></ruby><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;(have) our first rehearsal yesterday.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Mr Leung:</span></strong> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">How did it go?</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Harry:</span></strong> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">It</span><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;(4)</span></strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;</span><ruby>_________________________________<rt></rt></ruby><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;(go) quite well. The only problem is that we like to use the school hall for rehearsals, but it’s often full of students. We</span><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;(5)</span></strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;</span><ruby>_________________________________<rt></rt></ruby><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;(try) to think of another place where we can rehearse, but we still&nbsp;</span><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">(6) </span></strong><ruby>_________________________________<rt></rt></ruby><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">&nbsp;(not / think) of one yet.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Mr Leung:</span></strong> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Mrs White is the teacher in charge of extracurricular activities. I’ll ask her to help you.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Harry:</span></strong> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">That would be great, Mr Leung.</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;"><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Mr Leung:</span></strong> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">No problem. I look forward to seeing your play!</span></p><p><br/></p>

2025-10-03 困难

英文(小學)

<p><strong><span style="font-family: 宋体;font-size: 19px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Text 1</span></span></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Kelly is writing a diary. Read it and blacken the best answers.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Sunday</span></span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">17 December 2014</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am away from Hong Kong. I am enjoying my one-week holiday with my family in Australia. It is a beautiful country. Poor Daddy! He needs to work in Singapore. He can</span><font face="宋体">&#39;</font><span style="font-family: Calibri;">t join us.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today I had a wonderful day. In the morning, I swam and enjoyed sunshine in the Water World. In the afternoon, I went to a zoo and saw many animals. First, I saw some koalas. The koalas were cute. They lived on the trees and spent most of their time sleeping. There were also some kangaroos. They were energetic. They jumped all the time. I saw a baby kangaroo in its mother</span><font face="宋体">&#39;</font><span style="font-family: Calibri;">s pouch. It has big eyes. It is lovely!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We</span><font face="宋体">&#39;</font><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ll go to the Gold Coast tomorrow. It is a beautiful beach. I can</span><font face="宋体">&#39;</font><span style="font-family: Calibri;">t wait! I</span><font face="宋体">&#39;</font><span style="font-family: Calibri;">d better sleep now so that I can wake up early the next day.</span></span></p><p><br/></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 宋体;font-size: 19px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Text2</span></span></strong></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Kelly is reading a magazine article. Read the article and blacken the best answers.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">The Special Friends Club</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the Special Friends Club, we help old people. They are not able to look after themselves. We visit old people in their homes. We buy food in the market and cook for</span><font face="宋体">&nbsp;</font></span><strong><span style="font-family: 宋体;font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">them</span></span></strong><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">. We sometimes clean their homes for them. The best thing is spending time talking with them. They tell us many interesting stories. We like to listen to them.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">All members of the Special Friends Club are volunteers. They like helping others. Would you like to join us? The old people would be happy to see you!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Sign up on www.specialfriendsclub.org.hk</span></span></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 宋体;font-size: 19px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Text 3</span></span></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Ben is reading a poster in a community centre. Read the poster.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Tai Chi Lessons</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Tai Chi is a popular exercise because of its health benefits for people of all ages. You do not need to have a partner or a special venue to practise Tai Chi. You can do it on your own anytime in any quiet places.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Venue A: Hong Kong Park</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Time: 7:30 am </span><span style="font-family:宋体">– </span><span style="font-family:Calibri">8:30 am (Monday, Wednesday &amp; Friday)</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Venue B: Kowloon Park</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Time: 8:00 am </span><span style="font-family:宋体">– </span><span style="font-family:Calibri">9:00 am (Saturday)</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Fee: free</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Instructor: Mr Thomas Law</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Capacity: About 50 students per class</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><br/></span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Notes:</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">◦</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Participants need not register. Just come and enjoy.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">◦</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Participants are advised to wear light clothing.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Organiser: Hong Kong Health Club</span></span></p><p><br/></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 宋体;font-size: 19px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Text 4</span></span></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Ben is reading two notices. Read the notices.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><br/></span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Opening of the Garden</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Date: 22 </span><span style="font-family:宋体">– </span><span style="font-family:Calibri">28 April, 2015</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Time: 9:30 am </span><span style="font-family:宋体">– </span><span style="font-family:Calibri">6:30 pm</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Venue: Government House</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Tickets: free</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">*You are welcome to join the photo class held by the photo shop</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">*No parking space available</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Please note the following:</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Do not pick the flowers or walk on the grass.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Do not take dogs and cats inside.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Do not smoke.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Take all litter away when leaving.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">•</span> <span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">There is a drawing room beside the dining room.</span></span></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 宋体;font-size: 19px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Prepositions Exercise</span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 宋体;font-size: 19px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><br/></span></span></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Kelly is writing about his brother in the writing lesson. Fill in the blanks with the suitable prepositions below.</span></span></p><p><br/></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 宋体;font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Prepositions: at, with, by, in, on, up</span></span></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">My little brother</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Jack is my little brother. He is nine months old. He can crawl. He can eat 1) ______ a spoon 2) ______ himself. He can</span></span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:14px">’</span><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">t put 3) ______ his shoes or do 4) ______ his buttons.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Mum is busy to take care of him. I help to feed him 5) ______ weekends. I also help 6) ______ the housework 7) ______ Sundays. We have a happy family. We love our little brother very much.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><br/></span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><br/></span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"></span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 宋体;font-size: 19px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Verb Forms Exercise</span></span></strong></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Kelly is talking to her mother about her best friend. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the given verbs.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">My best friend, Annie 1. ______ (be) friendly. She 2. ______ (not shout) at me. She always 3. ______ (listen) to me. We always 4. ______ (chat) together at recess.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">Yesterday we 5. ______ (do) some crafts. We 6. ______ (make) a bookmark. We 7. ______ (be) happy.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri">I hope we can 8. ______ (be) friends forever.</span></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:宋体;font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:Calibri"><br/></span></span><br/></p><p><br/></p>

2025-09-23 困难

The Economics of Pop Mart

<p><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">1. Core Business Terms &nbsp;</span></strong></p><p><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">★<strong> blind box </strong>&nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: A sealed package containing toys of unknown designs, a core product of Pop Mart. </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Blind boxes are so popular that they sell out within minutes of release.(盲盒非常受歡迎,發售幾分鐘內就銷售一空。) </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Knowledge point:It leverages the &quot;temptation of uncertainty&quot; psychology to drive consumers to repeat purchases. &nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><br/></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>★stock price &nbsp;</strong></span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: The trading price of a company&#39;s stock in the securities market.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Pop Mart’s stock price skyrocketed due to the global craze for its blind boxes.(由於全球對泡泡瑪特盲盒的追捧,其股價飆升。) </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Knowledge point:Its stock price has surged over 1200% since early 2024, reflecting market optimism about its growth. &nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br/></span></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">★IP (Intellectual Property) &nbsp;</span></strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: Legally protected original content such as characters and designs, forming a brand’s core competitiveness. &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Labubu, one of Pop Mart’s hit IPs, drove a 726% revenue increase.(Labubu是泡泡瑪特的熱門IP之一,推動收入增長了726%。) &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Knowledge point:In 2024, over 85% of its revenue came from exclusive IPs合作 with artists. &nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br/></span></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">★viral moment </span></strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: A phase when a product or phenomenon rapidly gains popularity through social media. &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:The viral moment of Pop Mart’s blind boxes led to its stock surge.(泡泡瑪特盲盒的病毒式傳播時刻推動了其股價上漲。) </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Knowledge point:This phase drives a brand’s sudden fame but requires breaking through short-term popularity to achieve long-term growth. &nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></span></p><p><br/></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>2. Market and Consumer Behavior </strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">★</span></strong>revenue </span></strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: The total amount of money a company earns from selling products. &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Pop Mart’s revenue doubled in the past year, mainly from blind boxes.(泡泡瑪特去年的收入翻倍,主要來自盲盒。) &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Knowledge point:In 2024, overseas revenue accounted for 40% of the total, up from 17%, demonstrating the effectiveness of globalization. &nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><strong style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><br/></strong></span></strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><strong style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>★ </strong></span></strong>collector</strong> &nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: Consumers enthusiastic about collecting blind box series, mostly from Generation Z. &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Collectors spend hundreds of dollars to complete blind box sets.(收藏者花費數百美元來湊齊盲盒套裝。) &nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br/></span></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></span></strong></p><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">★<strong> blind box </strong>&nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="width: 342.945px; text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: A sealed package containing toys of unknown designs, a core product of Pop Mart. </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Blind boxes are so popular that they sell out within minutes of release.(盲盒非常受歡迎,發售幾分鐘內就銷售一空。) </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Knowledge point:It leverages the &quot;temptation of uncertainty&quot; psychology to drive consumers to repeat purchases. &nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><br/></strong></span></p><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>★ stock price &nbsp;</strong></span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="width: 342.945px; text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: The trading price of a company&#39;s stock in the securities market.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Pop Mart’s stock price skyrocketed due to the global craze for its blind boxes.(由於全球對泡泡瑪特盲盒的追捧,其股價飆升。) </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Knowledge point:Its stock price has surged over 1200% since early 2024, reflecting market optimism about its growth. &nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br/></span></p><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">★ IP (Intellectual Property) &nbsp;</span></strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="width: 342.945px; text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: Legally protected original content such as characters and designs, forming a brand’s core competitiveness. &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Labubu, one of Pop Mart’s hit IPs, drove a 726% revenue increase.(Labubu是泡泡瑪特的熱門IP之一,推動收入增長了726%。) &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Knowledge point:In 2024, over 85% of its revenue came from exclusive IPs合作 with artists. &nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br/></span></p><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">★ viral moment </span></strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="width: 342.945px; text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: A phase when a product or phenomenon rapidly gains popularity through social media. &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:The viral moment of Pop Mart’s blind boxes led to its stock surge.(泡泡瑪特盲盒的病毒式傳播時刻推動了其股價上漲。) </span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Knowledge point:This phase drives a brand’s sudden fame but requires breaking through short-term popularity to achieve long-term growth. &nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></span></p><p><br/></p></li></ul><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>2. Market and Consumer Behavior </strong>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong>★ </strong>revenue </span></strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="width: 342.945px; text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: The total amount of money a company earns from selling products. &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Pop Mart’s revenue doubled in the past year, mainly from blind boxes.(泡泡瑪特去年的收入翻倍,主要來自盲盒。) &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Knowledge point:In 2024, overseas revenue accounted for 40% of the total, up from 17%, demonstrating the effectiveness of globalization. &nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><strong><br/></strong></strong></span></p><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><strong>★ </strong></strong></span><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">second-hand market</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> &nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">English Definition: A market where rare blind box items are resold at high prices. &nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Example:Rare Labubu figurines are resold at steep markups in the second-hand market.(稀有的Labubu玩偶在二手市場被高價轉售。) &nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p></li></ul><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><br/></p><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><p style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><br/></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">3. Corporate Strategy and Regulation &nbsp;</span></strong></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">★ expansion</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> &nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: A company’s act of opening more stores or entering new markets.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Pop Mart plans to expand its U.S. stores to over 20 by 2025.(泡泡瑪特計劃到2025年將其美國門店擴展至20多家。) &nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></span></strong></span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong style="text-wrap-mode: wrap;"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br/></span></strong></span></p><p><strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">★ </span>diversification</span></strong><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> &nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: Expanding product categories (e.g., soft toys, accessories) to reduce risks. &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Diversification helps Pop Mart avoid over-reliance on blind boxes.(多元化幫助泡泡瑪特避免過度依賴盲盒。) &nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><strong style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br/></span></strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><strong style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">★ </span></strong>regulatory scrutiny</strong> &nbsp;</span></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">English Definition: Government measures to regulate an industry. &nbsp;</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color: rgb(28, 31, 35); font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Example:Asian countries have imposed regulatory scrutiny on blind box sales.(亞洲國家已對盲盒銷售實施監管審查。)</span><br/></p></li></ul>

2025-08-08 困难

Hong Kong's Housing Issues

<p><strong>cage home (n.)</strong><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; overflow-anchor: auto; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing);"/></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: An extremely small living space enclosed by metal mesh, typically found in low-income areas of Hong Kong.</p><p>籠屋(以金屬網圍住的極小居住空間,常見於香港低收入地區)</p></li><li><p>Example:Milton once lived in a cage home with no privacy.(彌爾頓曾住在沒有隱私的籠屋裡。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point:A cage home is an extreme form of housing for Hong Kong&#39;s impoverished population, with space as</p></li><li><p>cramped as a cage. Usually partitioned by metal mesh, it lacks basic privacy and living facilities. The rent is relatively lower than that of &quot;subdivided flats&quot; but with much worse conditions.</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>subdivided flat (n.)</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: A small living unit created by dividing a larger apartment into multiple smaller spaces, often with basic facilities. 劏房<br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block;"/>(將大公寓分割成多個狹小單位,設施通常簡陋)</p></li><li><p>Example:Subdivided flats are common in Hong Kong due to land scarcity.(因土地稀缺,劏房在香港很常見。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point:A subdivided flat is a type of housing where an original apartment is split into multiple smaller units. It is commonly found in old buildings, with an area of around 100 square feet. Such flats generally suffer from overcrowding, poor ventilation, and inadequate sanitation, and are one of the main housing choices for low-income families in Hong Kong.</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>cramped (adj.)</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: Extremely small and crowded, leaving little space for movement.狹小擁擠的</p></li><li><p>Example:The cubicle is so cramped that he can&#39;t stretch his legs.(這個隔間太狹小,他甚至無法伸展雙腿。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point:This adjective is often used to describe living spaces that are extremely narrow and unable to meet basic activity needs. In videos, it is used to emphasize the oppressive feeling of cage homes and subdivided flats.</p><p><br/></p></li></ul><p><strong>ventilation (n.)</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important;">English Definition</span>: The process of allowing fresh air to circulate in a space, or the state of having fresh air.</p></li><li><p>Example:Poor ventilation makes the corridor stuffy.(通風不良導致走廊悶熱。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point:As mentioned in the video, 18 cubicles rely on only one air conditioner for ventilation, resulting in poor air circulation in the narrow corridor. This reflects the infrastructure defects of low-income housing, and insufficient ventilation can easily lead to health problems.</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>bunk bed (n.)</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: A bed consisting of two mattresses stacked one on top of the other, allowing two people to sleep in the space of one bed.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Example:The two children sleep in a bunk bed to save space.(兩個孩子睡上下鋪以節省空間。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point:In cramped subdivided flats, bunk beds are a common space-saving furniture choice. In the video, Vanessa&#39;s family of four shares two bunk beds, illustrating the overcrowded condition of family housing.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>breadwinner (n.)</p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important;">English Definition</span>: A person who earns money to support their family.</p></li><li><p>Example:Bill is the sole breadwinner of his family.(比爾是家中唯一掙錢養家的人。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point:In the video, Bill, as the only source of income for the family, earns HK$10,000 a month and needs to cover rent, utilities, and all family expenses. This reflects the economic pressure on low-income families in Hong Kong. The phrase &quot;sole breadwinner&quot; emphasizes the singularity and vulnerability of the family&#39;s financial source.</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>public housing (n.)</strong><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; overflow-anchor: auto; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing);"/></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: Affordable housing provided by the government for low-income families, with subsidized rents.</p></li><li><p>Example:They are on the waiting list for public housing.(他們在公屋輪候名單上。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point:Public housing is a form of social housing provided by the Hong Kong government for low-income families. The rent is low (about HK$2,500 per month) and the area is more spacious than that of subdivided flats. However, the waiting time is as long as 5-6 years, making it an important housing hope for poor families.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>exorbitant (adj.)</strong><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; overflow-anchor: auto; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing);"/></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: (Of a price or amount) much too high; excessive.</p></li><li><p>Example:Exorbitant rent burdens low-income families.(高昂的租金給低收入家庭帶來負擔。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point:In the video, Milton&#39;s 15-square-foot cubicle has a monthly rent of HK$1,300, accounting for more than one-fifth of his salary. This reflects the contradiction between Hong Kong&#39;s housing costs and the affordability of low-income groups, rooted in insufficient land supply.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>utilities (n.)</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: Services such as water, electricity, and gas supplied to homes and businesses, or the cost of these services.</p></li><li><p>Example:Rent and utilities take up most of their income.(租金和水電費占據了他們大部分收入。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point:In the video, Bill&#39;s family spends HK$6,000 a month on rent and utilities, accounting for more than half of his monthly income. This shows that in addition to rent, basic living expenses also bring pressure to low-income families.</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>waiting list (n.)</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: A list of people waiting for something, especially for a service or a place in a program.</p></li><li><p>Example:The public housing waiting list is very long.(公屋輪候名單很長。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point:The video mentions that the average waiting time for public housing is 5-6 years, reflecting the insufficient supply of public housing in Hong Kong. Many families are trapped in harsh living environments for a long time.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p>

2025-08-08 困难

Hong Kong:A Brief Overview

<p><strong>brilliant</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: adj. Shining brightly; extremely impressive or talented.</p></li><li><p>Example: Hong Kong is a brilliant city at night.(香港夜晚是一座璀璨的都市。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point: Synonyms include &quot;splendid&quot; and &quot;magnificent&quot;.</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>tower</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: v. To rise high above something; n. A tall, narrow building or structure.</p></li><li><p>Example: The skyscraper towers over the neighborhood.(這棟摩天大樓高聳於社區之上。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point: As a noun, &quot;tower&quot; can refer to specific structures (e.g., &quot;Eiffel Tower&quot;); as a verb, it often uses the phrase &quot;tower over/above&quot; to emphasize relative height advantage.</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>skyscraper</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: n. A very tall building, typically with many floors.</p></li><li><p>Example: New York is famous for its skyscrapers.(紐約以其摩天大樓聞名。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point: It is similar to &quot;high-rise&quot; but specifically refers to &quot;extremely tall buildings&quot; (usually over 40 floors).</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>shuttle</strong><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; overflow-anchor: auto; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing);"/></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: v. To travel regularly between two places; n. A vehicle that travels regularly between two places.</p></li><li><p>Example: Ferries shuttle between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.(渡輪穿梭於香港島和九龍之間。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point: As a noun, &quot;shuttle bus&quot; refers to a &quot;feeder bus&quot;, a common expression in urban transportation.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>heritage</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: n. Valued objects and qualities such as historical buildings, traditions, and customs that have been passed down from previous generations.</p></li><li><p>Example: Hong Kong preserves both Chinese and Western heritage.(香港保留了中西方文化遺產。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point: Distinguish &quot;heritage&quot; (emphasizing &quot;transmissibility&quot;) from &quot;legacy&quot; (emphasizing &quot;influence left by predecessors&quot;).</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>vibrant</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: adj. Full of energy and life; bright and striking.</p></li><li><p>Example: The market is full of vibrant energy.(這個市場充滿活力。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point: Its antonym is &quot;dull&quot;, and it is often used in tourism contexts to describe urban atmosphere.</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>charm</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: n. The quality of being attractive or pleasing; v. To attract or delight someone greatly.</p></li><li><p>Example: The old streets have a special charm.(這些老街有獨特的魅力。)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge point: As a verb, it means &quot;to captivate&quot;, e.g., &quot;The city charms millions of visitors.&quot;</p></li></ul><p><br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; font-family: Inter, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, &quot;SF Pro SC&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Display&quot;, &quot;SF Pro Icons&quot;, &quot;PingFang SC&quot;, &quot;Hiragino Sans GB&quot;, &quot;Microsoft YaHei&quot;, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-wrap-mode: wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"/></p><p><strong>peak</strong></p><ul class=" list-paddingleft-2" style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--md-box-samantha-deep-text-color) !important; font-size: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-font-size); line-height: var(--md-box-samantha-normal-text-line-height); overflow-anchor: auto;">English Definition</span>: n. The pointed top of a mountain; the highest point or level of something.<br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing); overflow-anchor: auto; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block;"/></p></li><li><p>Example: We watched the sunrise from the peak.(我們從山頂觀看日出。)<br class="container-utlnW2 wrapper-d0Cc1k undefined" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: none; border: 0px solid; margin: 1em; padding: 0px; overflow-anchor: auto; content: &quot;&quot;; display: block; font-size: var(--md-box-paragraph-spacing);"/></p></li><li><p>Knowledge point: &quot;Peak&quot; can also refer to &quot;the highest point of something&quot;, e.g., &quot;the peak of tourism&quot; (tourist peak season). The proper noun &quot;Victoria Peak&quot; is a famous scenic spot in Hong Kong.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p>

2025-08-07 困难

Life of Ralph

<p>A passion for puzzles Posted by Ralph Cheung, 12th March 20&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>&nbsp;[1] I fit the last piece into place. Finally, it&#39;s done — the detailed photo of a tiger strolling&nbsp; through a jungle. It&#39;s taken me a week to find places for all 1,500 pieces, and now I have the feeling of satisfaction I always get after completing something challenging.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>[2] When my aunt gave me a 500-piece jigsaw for my last birthday, one word came to mind: boring! It wasn&#39;t until a few months later — during a typhoon — that I learnt how wrong I&#39;d&nbsp; been about <strong>the hobby.</strong> I usually spend my free time playing games on my phone or chatting on social media. However, while working on the puzzle, I didn&#39;t check my phone once. The stress I was feeling about schoolwork and tests soon melted away, and I felt relaxed and calm. After that, I continued to do jigsaws in my free time. I noticed I could concentrate better and was more alert to details. Needless to say, both are having a positive impact on my schoolwork.</p><p><br/></p><p>&nbsp;[3] Since I&#39;ve become a <strong>&#39;</strong><strong>puzzler&#39;</strong>, I&#39;ve learnt more about jigsaws. The world&#39;s firstjigsaw puzzle was created in the 1760s by a London mapmaker named John Spilsbury. Back then, jigsaws were made of wood and usually showed an image of a map. This made them ideal tools for Geography lessons. They were extremely popular among wealthy families. By 1890, &nbsp; mostjigsaw puzzles were made of cardboard. They were less expensive, so more people could enjoy them.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>[4] Nowadays, there are many different types of jigsaw puzzles available. Double-sided ones are a headache! I had a go at a 100-piece double-sided puzzle and it took me over a &nbsp; week to complete it. However, I think the most challenging &nbsp; one is the&#39;no-picture&#39; jigsaw. There&#39;s nothing to go by except the shape ofthe pieces. I&#39;d like to try one someday.&nbsp; The coolest ones are 3-Djigsaw puzzles because they&#39;re not flat pictures. I have several, including a globe and a castle.&nbsp; There are also jigsaw puzzle apps, which are convenient for when I&#39;m riding a bus or the MTR.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>[5] With so many types of jigsaw puzzles to choose from, why not try one today?</p>

2025-07-30 困难
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