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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
Female Reservists Training, Mapping the Ocean, Eating a Planet 14.05.2023 8:40
Hello everyone! You're listening to an all-new episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's news: Training female reservists, a map of the ocean floor, and a star eats a planet. Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣女性後備軍人 開始教育召集 Taiwan's Female Reservists Begin Training Reservists are people who have military...
Kaohsiung Pet, Bee Plane, Cruise Fly 11.05.2023 8:22
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: Practice being a pet owner, wait for bees to get off a plane, and accept an award in the sky. Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 高雄推「浪浪試養30天」活動 Try Out Being a Pet Owner Adopting a pet means giving it a "forever home". But each ani...
Upcycled Life Jackets, Cassette Sales Surge, Parrots Video Call 10.05.2023 7:59
Hello everyone! Are you ready for today's episode of News Bites? I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's news: Upcycled life jackets, old school collectibles, and video calls between parrot friends. We'll tell you more about these stories, right after this! ________________________________ 時尚救生衣 重返潮流 Life Jackets' Fashionable Comeback China Airlines (中華航空) has come up with a fun...
Qingjing Cattle, Elephant Habitat, Undersea Farming 09.05.2023 8:29
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: No more cattle at Qingjing Farm, elephants lose their home in Asia, and farming under the sea. Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 清境農場結束養牛業務 Cattle Farming Ends at Qingjing Farm Qingjing Farm is in the mountains of Nantou. The farm i...
Fruit Drones, Ukrainian Musicians, and Galapagos Coral 08.05.2023 8:55
Hi there, it's time for a new episode of News Bites! I'm Brody Halverson. And I'm Paz Bueno! Today's stories… Farmers use drones to protect fruit trees, Ukrainian musicians turn up in England, and scientists find a beautiful coral reef. All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 台灣農民使用無人機保護果樹 Taiwan's Farmers Use Drones to Protect Fruit Trees Do you like to ea...
Spoonbills, Robot Trash Cans, Fashion Bug 07.05.2023 7:38
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: More of an endangered bird, a trash can that comes to you, and something six-legged steals the spotlight at the Met Gala. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 黑面琵鷺來台度冬數量再創高 More Black-faced Spoonbills Wintering in Taiwan Its name tells you exactly wha...
CECC Disbands, Germany's Nuclear Plants, Plastic-Eating Fungi 04.05.2023 7:28
Hello everyone! It's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's news: The CECC disbands, no more nuclear energy in Germany, and plastic-eating fungi. Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 疫情指揮中心 走入歷史 CECC Goes Down in History Since January 2020, COVID-19 has been a big part of our lives. Wearing fa...
Animal Protection, Star Wars Day, Eating Art 03.05.2023 8:02
Hi there! This is News Bites, and welcome to it! I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's news: Taiwan protects animals, the force returns, and some guy eats a banana. Stay tuned for more… Some guy eats a banana…? Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next! ________________________________ 台灣政府準備動物保護法修正案 Taiwan Government Prepares New Animal Protection Law In man...
Star Meals, T. rex Skeleton, Netflix Cleopatra 02.05.2023 7:55
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: 3-star inflight meals, a t-rex skeleton for a bargain, and a different Cleopatra. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 空中吃米其林三星餐點 3-star Michelin Meals on Your Flight Do you like the food on airplanes? Airline food is pre-cooked. It gets heated up on the...
Helicopter Rescue, Jupiter Mission, Indigenous Voice 01.05.2023 8:23
Hey hey hey, get ready for a new episode of… News Bites! I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Paz Bueno. Today's stories… A helicopter saves a hiker in Taitung, a new space mission leaves for Jupiter, and Australians vote to change their constitution. Let's hear all about it! ________________________________ 直升機在台東縣營救登山者 Helicopter Saves Hiker in Taitung County Hiking (健行) is fun. People hi...
Presidential Sleepover, Seagull Squad, Phantom Ends 30.04.2023 7:28
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: A presidential sleepover, a bird's point of view, and goodbye to the Phantom. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 再「來去總統府住一晚」 Sleepover at the President's Office How would you like to sleep over at the President's office? The government is restarting i...
Chef Tour, Pyramid Passage, Google's AI 27.04.2023 7:25
Hello everyone! It's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Trevor Tortomasi. In today's news: Sharing Taiwanese food with the world, a hidden passage in Egypt, and ChatGPT's rival! Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣大廚 展開美食環遊世界之旅 Taiwanese Chef Squad Embarks on Tasty World Tour! Stinky tofu, beef noodle so...
World Book Day, Moon Pool, Crayon Mystery 26.04.2023 7:28
Well howdy-doody, this right here's a mighty-fine episode of News Bites! I'm… *ahem* I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Paz Bueno. In today's news: Traveling with books, walking on the moon, and solving an art mystery. Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣慶祝【世界閱讀日】 Taiwan Celebrates 'World Book Day' This month, Taiwan has made some fun acti...
Traffic Lights, Lonely Youth, Invisible Tiles 25.04.2023 7:59
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...
Giant Rubber Duck, Chess Disguise, Cave Life 24.04.2023 7:47
Hey there, this is… News Bites! And welcome to it! I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Paz Bueno In today's news: A big duck returns to Taiwan, a man puts on a disguise, and a woman comes out of a cave. Stay tuned for more on these stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 巨無霸黃色小鴨 現身高雄 Giant Rubber Duck Appears in Kaohsiung Okay, I have a joke for you. What sound does the litt...
Leopard Cubs, California Superbloom, Celine Music 23.04.2023 7:48
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: Healthy leopard cat cubs, flowers you can see from space, and new music from Celine. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 石虎寶寶滿月健檢,長得頭好壯壯 Leopard Cat Cubs Healthy and Growing Two leopard cat cubs born at the Taipei Zoo are now over a month old! The...
Taoyuan Baboon, Tokyo Lost and Found, Arctic Jellyfish 20.04.2023 7:39
Hey there! You're listening to another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's news: A baboon in Taoyuan, lost money in Japan, and a mysterious jellyfish in Antarctica. Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 桃園狒狒的兩週冒險 A Loose Baboon's Two Week Taoyuan Saga For two weeks, people in Taoyuan saw a baboon (狒狒) in di...
Taiwan Beaches, Gold Nugget, Nature Time 19.04.2023 8:23
Hey y'all, this is News Bites, we're here, you're here, let's get into it! I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Brody Halverson. Today's stories: Taiwan's shores are getting cleaner, a man finds a gold rock, and doctors tell people to go outside. Let's check it out! ________________________________ 台灣海岸的垃圾量大幅減少 Much Less Waste on Taiwan's Shores Have you ever gone to the ocean? Maybe when you...
Penghu Ferry, Philippines Oil, T. Rex Teeth 18.04.2023 7:36
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Trevor Tortomasi. In today's news: A new ferry, a dangerous oil spill, and a "hidden" part of T. Rex. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 澎湖輪舉行下水典禮 Ceremony for "Penghu Ferry" Have you taken the ferry to Penghu? It's a 4-hour trip. It starts from the Kaohsiung Harbor, and goes to...
Buddhists Meet Pope, Wild River Park, Southern Lights 17.04.2023 7:22
作者,配音:(Brody) 第二配音員,編輯:(Trevor) Hi, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's stories: Taiwanese Buddhists meet the Pope, a new wild river park in Europe, and beautiful lights in the sky of New Zealand. Let's learn about this news, right now! ________________________________ 台灣佛教僧侶拜訪天主教宗 Taiwanese Buddhists Mee...
New Taipei Cups, Sniffer Cats, Harry Potter Series 16.04.2023 7:28
作者,配音,編輯:(Nancy) 第二配音員:(Paz) Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: New Taipei using less plastic, Netherlands airports going to the cats, and Harry Potter heads over to TV. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 新北飲料店禁用塑膠杯 New Taipei to Ban Single Use Plastic Cups There are lots...
Dangerous Snakes, Freedom from Captivity, 141 Years Old 13.04.2023 7:51
作者,配音,編輯:(Trevor) 第二配音員:(Paz) 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...
Butterfly Highway, Canada Population, Moon Time 12.04.2023 7:40
Hey you! Ready for another episode of News Bites? I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Trevor Tortomasi. In today's news: Butterflies take to the skies, Canada's growing population, and telling time on the moon. Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 高速公路 讓蝴蝶通行 Highway to Butterfly Skies Taiwan is home to many special species (物種). They include many dif...
Dry Lake, Moon Water, Beethoven Hair 11.04.2023 7:53
Hi there, it's time for another episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's news: No water in Sun Moon Lake, but water on the moon, and the secrets held in Beethoven's hair. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 乾旱導致日月潭觀光船擱淺 People Stranded on Sun Moon Lake It seems like extreme weather is becoming more common over the past few years...
Landlines Down, Tiny Sculpture, Museum Stuff 10.04.2023 7:45
作者,配音,編輯:(Nancy) 第二配音員:(Hope) 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 used a landline...
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