【中英文新聞】俄8.8強震引爆火山海嘯！｜大罷免大失敗賴清德公開道歉｜美韓關稅開獎！韓國用這個來換｜主管也能坦承不足？｜抹茶熱潮來襲致供應告急｜20250801
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2025 年 8 月 1 日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP1
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第一則：俄8.8強震引爆火山與海嘯 多地發布警報
Russia Hit by 8.8 Quake, Triggers Volcano and Tsunami Alerts
俄羅斯外海於7月30日發生規模8.8強震，堪察加半島出現3到5公尺海嘯。
On July 30, a powerful 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia. A 3 to 5 meter tsunami hit the Kamchatka Peninsula.
震央北方約450公里的克柳切夫火山隨後噴發，火光與滾燙熔岩不斷從火山西坡湧出。
About 450 kilometers north of the epicenter, the Klyuchevskoy volcano erupted. Bright flames and hot lava flowed down the west side of the mountain.
日本、夏威夷等地紛紛發布海嘯警報，7月31日因浪高低於預期而解除。
Japan, Hawaii, and other areas issued tsunami warnings. On July 31, the warnings were lifted as the waves were smaller than expected.
科學家先前預測火山噴發，指出火山口被熔岩填滿，並伴隨大量火山灰柱，後續仍須密切觀察。
Scientists had predicted the eruption. They said the crater was filling with lava and large ash clouds were rising. More observation is still needed.
第二則：賴清德為罷免結果道歉 823繼續與公民同行
Lai Ching-te Apologizes for Recall Result, Pledges Continued Support for Citizens Ahead of August 23 Vote
7月26日首波罷免結果出爐，賴清德為成績不如預期深表歉意。
On July 26, the first recall results were announced. Lai Ching-te apologized for the outcome, which was below expectations.
他感謝各地公民團體和支持者不畏烈日，堅持連署與街頭行動。
He thanked civic groups and supporters nationwide. They worked hard under the hot sun to collect signatures and join street actions.
面對8月23日罷免投票，民進黨表示會繼續與公民並肩努力，支持到底。
Ahead of the August 23 recall vote, the Democratic Progressive Party said it will keep supporting citizens and stand by them until the end.
賴清德強調，團結與改革是未來的關鍵，民主的生命力將持續延續。
Lai stressed that unity and reform are key for the future. The strength of democracy will continue.
第三則：美韓達成貿易協議 南韓投資換關稅減免
US and South Korea Reach Trade Deal: South Korea’s Investment for Tariff Cuts
美國總統川普於7月30日晚間宣布，美國與南韓達成全面貿易協議。
On the evening of July 30, US President Trump announced a comprehensive trade deal with South Korea.
南韓將對美國投資3,500億美元，並採購1,000億美元美國能源產品。
South Korea will invest 350 billion US dollars in the US. It will also buy 100 billion dollars of US energy products.
作為交換，美國對南韓進口商品的關稅將由25%降至15%。
In return, US tariffs on South Korean imports will drop from 25% to 15%.
川普日前已對20多個貿易夥伴發出關稅通知，而針對台灣的新稅率則尚未公布。
Trump has already sent tariff notices to more than 20 trade partners. The new tariff rates for Taiwan has yet to be announced.
第四則：示弱不遜！主管坦承「我不會」團隊更有安全感
Showing Weakness Can Be Strength: Boss Admits "I Don’t Know," Team Feels Safer
1989年，美國一架客機因引擎故障，機長海恩斯勇於求援，與副機長及乘客合作，成功降落。
In 1989, a US plane had engine trouble. Captain Haynes bravely asked for help. He worked with the co-pilot and passengers to land safely.
心理安全感成為關鍵，他的坦承促進團隊合作，讓溝通更有效。
Psychological safety was key. His openness brought the team together and improved communication.
專家指出，主管若能適時承認無法應對，反而促進信任，建立有彈性的團隊文化。
Experts say if bosses admit when they can’t handle something, it builds trust and a flexible team culture.
但分享脆弱也需設限，避免變成情緒操弄或造成團隊中的情緒勒索。
But sharing weakness needs limits. It should not become emotional manipulation or emotional blackmail in the team.
第五則：抹茶熱潮來襲！供應告急價格飆升
Matcha Craze Hits Hard: Supply Shortage and Price Surge
抹茶因社群媒體和日本旅遊熱潮，需求快速攀升。但熱浪、勞力短缺，加上美國新關稅，讓供應變得緊張，價格持續上漲。
Matcha demand is rising fast due to social media and Japan travel trends. But heat waves, worker shortages, and new US tariffs make supply tight. Prices keep going up.
關稅協議公布前，抹茶訂單暴增超過70%，分銷商呼籲特色茶品應該獲得關稅豁免。
Before the tariff deal was announced, matcha orders jumped over 70%. Distributors call for special tea products to get tariff exemptions.
專家提醒消費者不要囤積或用高級抹茶做料理，強調要尊重傳統和品質。
Experts advise consumers not to stockpile or use high-grade matcha for cooking. They stress respect for tradition and quality.
專家也預測，抹茶熱潮將在兩到三年內逐漸穩定。
Experts also predict the matcha craze will calm down in two to three years.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
A powerful 8.8 earthquake hit off the coast of Russia, causing a tsunami and a volcano eruption in the Kamchatka region.
President Lai Ching-te apologized for the recall result and promised to keep supporting citizens ahead of the August 23 vote.
The U.S. and South Korea reached a new trade deal. In exchange for lower tariffs, South Korea will invest and buy more American energy.
Experts say showing weakness at work, like admitting “I don’t know,” can build trust and help teams work better together.
Matcha prices are rising fast due to high demand, heat waves, and new U.S. tariffs, leading to a global supply shortage.
In the next episode, we will together explore the recent hot news with you in the morning. Don’t forget to come back. Have a nice day and hear me next time. Bye!
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