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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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Catching Iguanas, Nine-Year-Old Graduate, Ramadan Snacks 09.04.2023 7:33

Hi everybody, here's our latest episode of News Bites! I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Paz Bueno. For today: Chiayi County has too many lizards, a boy graduates high school very early, and Indonesians share their holiday snacks. Let's check it out! ________________________________ 嘉義縣教人怎麼抓綠鬣蜥 Chiayi County Teaches People How to Catch Iguanas Woah, what is that animal in my garden? Is that...

Taiwan Court, Sock Walk, 3D-Printed Rocket 06.04.2023 7:49

Hello everyone! Let's dive into a new episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Shio! In today's news: Taiwan improves its court system, touring in socks, and 3D printing a space rocket. Stay tuned for more on those stories, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣法院希望大家共享公正司法 Taiwan's Courts: Making Justice Accessible for All Taiwan is making its court system (法院系...

Yushan Snowfall, Lego Monet, Careless Whisper 05.04.2023 7:45

Hi there, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's episode… The latest first, lilies in Lego, and a record for "Careless Whispers". All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 玉山最晚初雪 New Record for Yushan's Latest First Snowfall Every year, we all get excited about snow on Taiwan's mountains. It's fun to see photos and vid...

Taiwan Tobacco, World Baseball Classic, Space Storm 30.03.2023 7:28

作者，配音，編輯：(Trevor) 第二配音員：(Shio) Well hey there, congratulations, you found some News Bites! My name is Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Shio! In today's news: Taiwan fights a bad habit, the world of baseball has a new hero, and scientists talk about the weather… on another planet. Let's take a look at those stories now! ________________________________ 台灣新的菸害防制法 Taiwan's New Tobacc...

HSR Trains, Battery Mining, Making Organs 29.03.2023 8:02

作者：(Mike) 配音，編輯：(Nancy) 第二配音員：(Paz) 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… New high speed trains, the stuff that powers our batteries, and making life-saving organs. All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 台灣購買日本高鐵N700S型列車 Taiwan to Buy Japanese High Speed Trains The Taiwan Hig...

Mud Volcano, Sleep to Live Longer, AI Sci-Fi 28.03.2023 7:24

作者：(Brody) 配音，編輯：(Trevor) 第二配音員：(Paz) Hey, are you ready? Ready for what? Oh, you mean… Yes! It's time for News Bites! I'm Trevor Tortomasi. And I'm Paz Bueno. Today's stories… A volcano of mud in Pingtung County, how sleep can let you live longer, and why some people use AI to write science fiction. Let's go! ________________________________ 南台灣泥火山爆發 Fiery Mud Volcano Erupt...

Chicken Village, Surprise Church, Long Dinosaur 27.03.2023 7:51

作者，配音，編輯：(Paz) 第二配音員：(Trevor) Hello everyone! You're listening to another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Trevor Tortomasi. In today's news: A village for chickens, an old church reappears, and a dinosaur with the world's longest neck. Stay tuned and we'll tell you more about these stories, coming up next! ________________________________ 台北動物園打造快樂雞莊 Taipei...

Happy Taiwan, Seaweed Blob, Giant Spider 26.03.2023 7:39

作者，配音，編輯：(Nancy) 第二配音員：(Hope) Hi there, it's time for today's episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. So, in today's stories… Happiness in Taiwan, seaweed in the ocean, and a giant spider in danger. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 【世界快樂報告】出爐！台灣排亞洲第4 Taiwan Ranked 4th Happiest in Asia How are you today? Are you feel...

Giant Hand, TIME Places, Keanumycins 24.03.2023 7:57

作者，配音，編輯：(Nancy) 第二配音員：(Paz) Hi there, it's time for today's episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. So, in today's stories… A beach mystery, the greatest places, and a deadly type of Keanu. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 台東海邊出現「神秘巨手」 Mysterious Giant Hand on Taitung Beach Taiwan's beaches are beautiful. There are gree...

BLACKPINK Economy, Plastic Rocks, Young Speedskater 23.03.2023 7:43

作者，配音，編輯：(Paz) 第二配音員：(Trevor) Hello everyone! You're listening to another episode of News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Trevor Tortomasi. In today's news: BLACKPINK brings business to Kaohsiung, plastic rocks in South America, and the world's youngest speed skating gold medalist. Stay tuned and we'll tell you more about these stories, coming up next! ________________________________...

Faster Recycling, Pole to Pole, New Moon Suits 22.03.2023 7:32

作者，配音，編輯：(Trevor) 第二配音員：(Paz) What's up, everybody! This is News Bites! I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Paz Bueno. In today's news: Smart plants, road trips, and moon suits. Let's take a look at those stories now! ________________________________ 智慧型垃圾回收廠加快新北市回收速度 'Smart Plant' Helps New Taipei Speed Up Recycling New Taipei has a new plant! No, it's not a plant like...

Healing Snakes, Ancient Palace, Italian Meteorite 21.03.2023 7:58

作者：(Brody) 配音，編輯：(Trevor) 第二配音員：(Paz) 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 Seek...

Kaohsiung Student Inventors, Chocolate Fine, Titanic Video 20.03.2023 7:41

作者，配音，編輯：(Paz) 第二配音員：(Nancy) Hello everyone! You're listening to another tasty episode of… News Bites! I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Nancy Sun. In today's news: Young inventors in Kaohsiung win gold, a chocolate company gets fined, and never-before-seen footage of the Titanic! Stay tuned and we'll tell you more about these stories, coming up next! ________________________________ 高雄學童...

Alishan Cars, Fukushima Cleanup, Obesity 2035 19.03.2023 7:59

作者：(Mike) 配音，編輯：(Nancy) 第二配音員：(Hope) Hi there, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's episode… New train cars, nuclear cleanup, and thinking about health. All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 阿里山森林鐵路新列車走復古木頭風 New Alishan Railcars with Cypress Interiors The Alishan Forest Railway is a well-...

Tour de Taiwan, Oscars 2023, Poo Poo Power 16.03.2023 7:35

作者，配音，編輯：(Trevor) 第二配音員：(Paz) And tonight's podcast award goes to… News Bites! Starring Paz Bueno… And Trevor Tortomasi. Thank you, thank you… Okay, in today's news: A bike race in Taiwan, this year's Oscars ceremony, and… chicken poo. Stay tuned! ________________________________ 國際自由車環台公路大賽 Tour de Taiwan You can probably ride a bicycle (腳踏車)… But maybe you don't have...

Diamond Market, Cruise Life, Weeknd Spotify 15.03.2023 7:34

作者，配音，編輯：(Nancy) 第二配音員：(Hope) Hi there, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's episode… A diamond from the vegetable market, life on a cruise ship, and a new Spotify record. All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 菜市場還有鑽石？ Man Finds Diamond at Vegetable Market We go to traditional markets (菜場) for...

Sidewalk Safety, City of Water, Ancient Toilet 14.03.2023 7:52

作者：(Mike) 配音，編輯：(Nancy) 第二配音員：(Hope) Hi there, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's episode… A safe place to walk, dry Venetian canals, and ancient flush toilets. All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ Teacher Makes Map for Pedestrians 教師製作【台灣行人地獄地圖】 Being out on the road can be hard in Taiw...

Eggs Everywhere, Japanese Islands, Keanu Pill 13.03.2023 7:40

作者，配音，編輯：(Nancy) 第二配音員：(Hope) Hi there, it's time for a new episode of News Bites… I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. In today's episode… Eggs everywhere, surprise islands, and taking the red pill. All that and more, coming up next! ________________________________ 校園有雞，處處有驚喜 A School with Eggs Everywhere Many schools keep pets. Some have dogs. Some have fish. But how about...

Taiwan Wind Farms, Too Much Food, More Sleep 12.03.2023 7:17

作者，配音：(Brody) 第二配音員，編輯：(Trevor) 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...

Space Test, Ocean Protection, TikTok Limits 09.03.2023 7:41

作者，配音，編輯：(Trevor) 第二配音員：(Brody) Hey, Trevor, what time is it? Oh, lemme check my watch… ah! It's just about NEWS BITES TIME! I'm Trevor Tortomasi… And I'm Brody Halverson. In today's news: Space vortexes, ocean protection, and too much TikTok. More on those stories, coming up! ________________________________ 台灣學生提問太空人尋找答案 Taiwanese Student's Question Tested in Space T...

Cats vs. Dogs, Shapeshifting Robot, Subtract 08.03.2023 7:57

作者，配音，編輯：(Nancy) 第二配音員：(Hope) Hi there, it's time for today's episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. So, in today's stories… It's cats versus dogs, a shapeshifting robot, and Ed's new album. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 喵星人大崛起 Cats Take Over Northern Taiwan Are you a dog person, or a cat person? 你是汪星人還是貓奴？ This...

Lalashan Park, Michael Jordan, Space Rock 07.03.2023 8:07

作者，配音，編輯：(Paz) 第二配音員：(Trevor) Hello there! You're listening to another episode of News Bites… all the news you need, without having to chew! I'm Paz Bueno… And I'm Trevor Tortomasi… In today's news: A new National Forest, Michael Jordan is very generous, and a space mission to a metal asteroid! Keep on listening to learn more about these stories, coming up next. ____________________...

The Last "Inconvenience", Toy Rain, Taxi Dog 06.03.2023 7:20

作者，配音，編輯：(Trevor) 第二配音員：(Nancy) Yo, what's up everybody? It's me, Trevor Tortomasi… And me, Nancy Sun. Check out today's topics: Is Taiwan too convenient? Toys rain down on a football match… And a little doggie goes on a big trip. More on that, coming up in just a sec(ond)! ________________________________ 台灣最後一個沒有便利商店的小鎮 Taiwan's Last Township Without a Convenience...

TikTok Ban, Cow Hugs, Giant Penguin 05.03.2023 7:16

作者：(Mike) 配音，編輯：(Nancy) 第二配音員：(Paz) Hi there, it's time for today's episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Paz Bueno. So, in today's stories, A restaurant says "no" to TikTok, cows say "no" to hugs, and penguins bigger than you. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 台灣餐廳禁用抖音 Taiwan Restaurant Bans TikTok Use Recently someone eating at a r...

Lost Parrot, Robot Chef, Weber Coronation 02.03.2023 7:38

作者，配音，編輯：(Nancy) 第二配音員：(Hope) Hi there, it's time for today's episode of News Bites. I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Hope Ngo. So, in today's stories… A parrot asks for help, a robot cooks up a storm, and music fit for a king. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 迷路鸚鵡找員警「報案」 Lost Parrot Asks for Help from Policeman Parrots (鸚鵡) are smart animals. A...