2025 年 12 月 30 日|HOT 基礎英文新聞|S1 EP136
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第一則:中國解放軍宣布環台軍演!稱對台獨與外部勢力警告
中國解放軍東部戰區於 12 月 29 日宣布「正義使命-2025」演習,動員四大軍種封鎖台灣周邊五大區域。
此次軍演包含海空警巡、要港封控、立體懾阻與為期 10 小時的實彈射擊,中方公開聲稱演習旨在威懾外部軍事干預,並嚴正警告台獨分裂勢力。總統府則呼籲停止挑釁,並會持續與區域夥伴合作,共同維護以規則為基礎的國際秩序與印太和平穩定。
China Declares Military Drills Around Taiwan! Calls It a Warning to Independence and External Forces
The PLA Eastern Theater Command announced the ‘Justice Mission 2025’ exercise on December 29, mobilizing all four branches of the military to blockade five areas surrounding Taiwan.
The exercises included sea-air patrols, port control, all-dimensional deterrence, and a 10 hour live-fire drill. China said the drills aimed to deter external military intervention and warn Taiwan independence forces. The Presidential Office called on China to stop provocations and said it would continue working with regional partners to uphold a rules-based international order and maintain Indo-Pacific peace and stability.
第二則:7.0 強震驚醒全台!氣象署科長專業應變獲稱讚
宜蘭外海於 12 月 27 日深夜發生規模 7.0 強震,氣象署指出,因震源深度達 72.8 公里,災情相對減輕,未造成重大傷亡,但提醒一週內仍可能出現餘震。
而地震中心科長陳達毅因在記者會上頭髮凌亂、領帶歪斜的形象意外爆紅,當晚被驚醒後,他隨即直奔氣象署,抵達後因優先搶修設備而無暇整理儀容,只為了讓民眾能盡快了解地震情況,被網友盛讚專業。
Powerful 7.0 Quake Alarms Taiwan! Weather Official Praised for Professional Response
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck offshore Yilan late on December 27. The Central Weather Administration said the quake’s focal depth of 72.8 kilometers reduced the impact, causing no major casualties, but warned that aftershocks may still occur within the next week.
Chen Da-yi, head of the CWA Seismological Center, went viral after appearing at a press conference with messy hair and a crooked tie. Awakened by the earthquake late that night, he rushed straight to the CWA and prioritized repairing equipment over his appearance so the public could quickly understand the situation, a response that later drew praise from netizens for his professionalism.
第三則:1.25 兆國防預算卡關 賴清德願報告但拒絕違憲
針對藍白聯手封殺新台幣 1.25 兆元國防特別預算,賴清德近日於專訪表示,願依憲政程序赴立法院進行國政報告,但強調「一問一答」已違憲,若開此先例恐引發憲政混亂。
他批評在野黨未經審查即阻擋軍購與總預算案,並回應彈劾提案指出社會自有公評,同時重申台灣長期對中國展現善意,但中方視而不見,盼能有所調整。
1.25 Trillion Defense Budget Stalled, Lai Ching-te Will Report but Rejects Constitutional Breach
In response to the Blue-White alliance blocking the NT$1.25 trillion special defense budget, Lai Ching-te said in a recent interview that he is willing to present a national policy report to the Legislative Yuan under constitutional procedures. However, he stressed that the question-and-answer format has been ruled unconstitutional and could cause constitutional disorder.
He criticized the opposition for blocking military procurement and the general budget without review, and said society would judge the impeachment proposal. He also said Taiwan has long shown goodwill toward China, but Beijing has ignored it, and expressed hope for change.
第四則:職場迷思大破解 別太把自己當回事
一名在外商工作近20年的上班族選擇提前退休,他指出,許多人習慣在工作中追求「被需要」,卻忽略自己的健康與生活。
他分享兩個轉折點,一位長期拚命工作的主管因中風失能,所有績效歸零;另一位朋友因公司遭逢全球局勢衝擊而失業。這些經驗讓他明白,職場上沒有誰是不可取代的,唯有把自己的生活過好,才是真正重要的事。
Breaking Workplace Myths, Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
An office worker who spent nearly twenty years in a multinational company chose to retire early, and he said many people try to feel “needed” at work but forget about their own health and life.
He shared two turning points. One of his supervisors worked extremely hard for years but suddenly became disabled after a stroke, and all of his achievements were gone. Another friend lost his job after the company was hit by global events. These experiences made him realize that no one in the workplace is truly irreplaceable, and taking good care of one’s own life is what really matters.
第五則:AI 時代外語教育轉型!創造力與共感成關鍵
面對 AI 快速融入生活,為避免與機器同質化,台大教授指出,關鍵在於透過深度閱讀、批判思考與解決問題培養創造力,而共感則是理解人際互動與提升說服力的核心。
他也強調應該要回歸實體社交,以及透過書寫保有人的主體性,同時認為外語教育應轉向菁英發展,重視人文與創意素養,擺脫單純的語言技能。
AI Era Reshapes Foreign Language Education! Creativity and Empathy Matter Most
As AI integrates into daily life, an NTU professor notes that humans must avoid mimicking machines. The key is building creativity through deep reading and critical thinking, while using empathy to improve social interactions and persuasion.
He also stressed returning to in-person social life and preserving human agency through writing. Additionally, he argued that foreign language education should focus on elite development and creative literacy rather than just basic language skills.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
China began drills near Taiwan as a warning to outside forces, while Taiwan called for restraint and regional stability.
A 7.0 earthquake occurred near Yilan with no major casualties, as a senior official was recognized for prioritizing earthquake response.
As the defense budget faces a deadlock, Lai Ching-te said he supports lawful reporting and urged respect for constitutional limits.
A worker’s story shows that no job makes anyone irreplaceable, and caring for one’s own life matters more than chasing the feeling of being needed at work.
An NTU professor says that in the AI era, people should focus on creativity and empathy, and foreign language education should move beyond basic skills.
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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