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News Bites
ICRT News Bites gives junior high school students a tasty serving of English with local and international news from around the world! Brought to you by ICRT and the K-12 Education Administration of the Ministry of Education, News Bites stories are written and recorded by the ICRT News Team, and uploaded on weekdays during Taiwan’s school semesters.
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Episodes
Robot to the North Pole, and Sweden's Nuclear Power 20.09.2023 8:01
B*News Bites 文字檔 (國中) ________________________________ Hi there, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Brody Halverson. And I'm Paz Bueno. In today's episode… Taiwan sends a robot to the North Pole, and Sweden chooses nuclear power. And in today's Tasty Tidbit…what is the farthest place on Earth? Let's get into it. ________________________________ 台灣無人船訪問北極 Taiwan's Unmanned...
PawnshopTales, EUSmartphones 19.09.2023 8:28
Hi there! It's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: Unbelievable tales from an ancient business, and ways to fight too much screen time. And for today's Tasty Tidbits…. Think of a country with lots of pyramids. We know which one you're thinking of, but another country has more. Stay to find out the surprising answer. ____________________________...
Retiring Buffalo, Traveling the World 18.09.2023 8:49
B*News Bites 文字檔 (國中) ________________________________ Hi there! It's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: A hardworking buffalo enjoys retirement, and a man returns home after traveling the world. And… Are you one of those people who absolutely MUST have access to the internet, no matter where you are? Then you gotta hear today’s Tasty Tid...
Hsinchu Pets, Indian Moon Mission 17.09.2023 8:33
Hey there! It’s time for another episode of News Bites. I’m Paz Bueno. And I’m Nancy Sun. In today’s news: More furbabies than babies in Hsinchu, and an overview of India’s first moon rover. And in today’s Tasty Tidbit…what does it take to be a planet? Keep on listening to find out! ________________________________ 新竹縣寵物數量超過新生兒 Pets Outnumber Newborns in Hsinchu County Do you have a pe...
Pangolin Paradise and ChatGPT 14.09.2023 8:37
Hi there! It's time again for an all new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: How to protect an animal wearing armor, and how to deal with an all-knowing intelligence. And in today's Tasty Tidbits… We all hate having dust in the house. But did you know that a lot of that dust comes from YOU? We'll tell you all about it at the end of the episode. ________________...
E-Bookbags for School, Loch Ness Monster 13.09.2023 8:02
Hey, you! Welcome to our humble News Bites. Have a seat! My name is Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Paz Bueno. In today's news: Taiwanese students might have to carry less books, people restart the search for a legendary water monster, and we learn how to say every single English sound in just one sentence! We've got more on all that awesome stuff, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣學...
Taiwan’s U12 Baseball Cup and Environmental Diet 12.09.2023 8:04
B*News Bites 文字檔 (國中) ________________________________ Hi there, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's episode… Taiwan's young baseball team makes a championship run, and scientists study the benefits of a vegan diet. And for today's Tasty Tidbit, let's talk about a popular vegetable garnish, 香菜, cilantro! _____________________________...
A New Home for Crabs Crabs, and Escaping the Heat Underground 11.09.2023 8:40
B*News Bites 文字檔 (國中) ________________________________ Hi there! It's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: Some big crabs find a new home, and some people head underground to escape the heat. And stay tuned for today's Tasty Tidbits at the end of the episode… Where we find out what we have in common with Pinocchio! _________________________...
Less Landlines, Tiny Sculptures, and Full Museums 10.09.2023 8:33
B*News Bites 文字檔 (國中) ________________________________ Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: What's a landline, how small can a sculpture get, and how many things do museums have? All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣市話用戶數逐年下降 Landline Use Falls in Taiwan When was the last time you u...
Traffic Lights, Lonely Youth, Invisible Tiles 07.09.2023 8:23
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: Really high traffic lights, lonely young people, and invisible solar panels. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 海拔3275公尺的紅綠燈 Traffic Lights at 3,275 Meters Hehuanshan has beautiful scenery throughout the year. People rush up to see snow in winter and flo...
Dangerous Snakes, Freedom from Captivity, 141 Years Old 06.09.2023 8:41
Yo! Welcome to News Bites! I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Paz Bueno. We've got three new stories for you today… one about snakes, one about orcas, and one about people. Let's have a listen! ________________________________ 台灣的毒蛇 Taiwan's Venomous Snakes Now that we are in the spring season (春季), Taiwan's weather is starting to get warmer (天氣暖一點了)… That means more people are going out i...
Healing Snakes, Ancient Palace, Meteorite 05.09.2023 8:47
Hey everyone, are you ready for some more News Bites? I’m Trevor Tortomasi… And I’m Paz Bueno. In today’s episode… A hurt snake gets healthy again, an ancient palace is found in the desert, and a space rock falls from the sky. Let’s hear all about it, right now! ________________________________ 錦蛇躲進寺廟療傷 治癒後離開 Snake Healed After Seeking Refuge in Taiwan Temple If you saw a hurt animal,...
Taiwan Wind Farms, Too Much Food, More Sleep 04.09.2023 8:05
Hello there! Get ready to take a bite of the latest news, with News Bites! I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Brody Halverson. Today's stories… Taiwanese technicians learn how to take care of wind farms, one boy orders too much food, and why we feel more tired in the winter. Let's talk about it right now! ________________________________ 技術人員受訓 維修台灣的風電場 Technicians Train to Keep Taiwan's...
Tallest Tree, Fishing Dolphins, Tire Dust 03.09.2023 8:46
Hi there, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Paz Bueno. In today's episode… Taiwan's tallest tree, fishing with dolphins, and the dangers of tire dust. All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 台灣最高的樹 Taiwan's Tallest Tree Imagine you live on the 20th floor. You look out the window… and see a tree as tall as your home! That is how tall...
Pedestrian Safety, Hank the Bear Tank 31.08.2023 8:01
Hey, what's up? News Bites is back in town. Time to learn stuff! I'm still Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm always Paz Bueno. In today's news: People want to make Taiwan safer for pedestrians, a huge bear breaks into too many houses, and English gets so easy that it becomes… difficult? Okay, let's learn stuff! ________________________________ 台灣行人的安全 Pedestrian Safety in Taiwan You have probably h...
Railway Documentary, Emperor Theater 30.08.2023 8:35
Hi there! It's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun. And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: Taiwan's first documentary on railway culture, and an emperor's theater, under a hotel. And in today's Tasty Tidbits… Who doesn't love the sweet, sweet taste of honey? And that sweetness may last a lot longer than you think. We'll tell you all about it at the end of the episode. _______________...
Taiwan Pokemon Master, NASA Voyager 2 29.08.2023 8:19
Are you ready for this semester's first News Bites? I hope you didn't forget me…I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Nancy Sun! In today's news: Taiwan's Pokemon Master, what's new with Voyager 2? And things you can find on the moon. Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣寶可夢冠軍登上世界舞台 Taiwan Pokemon Champion Takes World Stage An eleven-year-old prodi...
Taiwan's Universe, Pizza History, Nap Science 29.06.2023 8:32
Hello everybody, and welcome to News Bites! I'm still Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm always Paz Bueno. In today's news: Taiwan helps make a map of the universe, archaeologists find pizza's oldest family, and scientists say naps can be good for your brain. Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 清華大學 製作宇宙地圖 Taiwan's Tsing Hua University Working on...
Indian Artist, Stay in Bed, Whale Comeback 28.06.2023 7:56
Hello everybody, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm John Seaward. In today's news: An Indian artist, getting paid to stay in bed, and whales return to California. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 印度藝術家展示傳統的花鳥畫 Indian Artist Showcases Traditional Huaniaohua Paintings Our first story is about an Indian artist who has fou...
K9 Adoption, Bangladeshi Villages, Black Holes 27.06.2023 7:23
What's up everyone, it's time for another episode of News Bites… I'm Paz Bueno. And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's stories… Police dogs go up for adoption, people in Bangladesh build hills, and scientists find a massive black hole. Let's get into it! ________________________________ 退役的新北警犬開放領養 Retired New Taipei Police Dogs Go Up For Adoption Have you ever seen a police dog (警犬)? Police d...
Frog Ramen, Maori Heads, and Astronauts' Health 26.06.2023 8:32
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Paz Bueno. In today's news: From isopods to frogs, from Germany to New Zealand, and returning from outer space. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 青蛙拉麵熱騰騰上桌 Frog Ramen on the Menu There's an unusual ramen craze (狂熱) sweeping over Taiwan. Do you remember the giant isopod ramen w...
Mini Watermelon, Rubiks Record, Doja Music 25.06.2023 7:31
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: Mini watermelons, magic cubes, and new music from Doja Cat. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 一手一顆的迷你西瓜 A Watermelon that Fits in Your Hand A watermelon is usually a fruit that we share. But this watermelon, you may want to keep for yourself! Mini wate...
Taiwan Bear Braces, Man vs. Horse, Last Beatles Song 20.06.2023 7:39
Yo, yo, yo! Welcome to the News Bites. This is the show, and I am the Trevor Tortomasi. Hello, I am the Paz Bueno. In today's news: The good thing about braces, the crazy part about humans, and the last new song by a famous band. Stay tuned for the stories, coming up next! ________________________________ 台灣黑熊有牙套 Taiwan Bear Gets Braces You have probably seen a person with braces (牙套) on...
YouBike Donation, Waterwheel Plant, Sunken Ships 19.06.2023 7:41
Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Trevor Tortomasi. In today's news: A friendly gift, an endangered plant found in the wild, and new discoveries from the deep sea! Keep on listening to learn more about these stories, right after - ________________________________ 台北向聖克里斯多福和尼維斯島捐贈 YouBike Taipei Donates YouBikes to St. Kitts and Nevis R...
Off Turtles, Ocean Drugs, Sushi Sues 18.06.2023 8:24
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: Hands off the turtles, drugs out of the sea, and trends not to follow. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 小琉球遊客摸海龜挨罰 Hands Off Sea Turtles! Do you want to swim with sea turtles? Over the years, the island of Xiaoliuqiu (小琉球) has worked hard to prote...
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