口說英語通

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Question: When was the last time you had a cold or the flu? What do you do when you have a cold or the flu? Every year, flu viruses make people sick. I remember last time I had the flu was last spring. That was pretty bad. I had coughs, headaches and a fever, and my whole body was aching. I stayed in bed for almost two days, and finally recovered. When I get a cold or the flu, I...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Question: Do you exercise? Talk about how often and what kind of exercise you do. I love exercise. There are so many different exercises out there but personally for me, I love working out in the gym. I like to wake up in the morning, nice and early, hit the gym, do my weights and run on a treadmill. Exercise is great not only because I’m getting fit but I’m also relieving stress...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Question: Describe a traditional festival in your country. Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in my country, which has always been my favorite time of year. All of my family and extended family members gather together to celebrate the day. We usually eat our reunion dinner at a restaurant. Aside from the delicious food and catching up with my relatives, children are g...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Question: What is your favorite holiday? My favorite holiday is definitely Christmas. Because ... well when I was younger, it was always because of presents. You get so many presents from your family and friends. It also has a spiritual meaning because it’s the birthday of Jesus Christ. It’s always fun celebrating Christmas. People seem to be happier with holiday cheer. Everyone...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Question: Do you eat out a lot? Talk about some of your experience. In the busy modern life, you get used to going out and eating all the time. I think that kind of trend has followed in my life, because eating out is so cheap, it´s really delicious, it´s quick, it’s efficient. Sometimes I eat out three meals a day. I would have a bagel and a coffee in the morning on the go, have...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Question: Tell us about your favorite food. My favorite food is fried chicken. Yes, I know, eating too much of it can be bad and unhealthy, but I really love it. Juicy, flavorful chicken, fried to a golden brown with a crispy coating over a tender chicken leg, wing or breast. My mouth just starts to water. This is, in fact, the most popular menu in our country. Different restaura...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Question: What do you usually eat? What are your eating habits? I would say that I am a healthy eater. I eat lots of fruits and vegetables. I also like to eat meat. I’m trying to get as many micronutrients as I can and that is basically from the raw source of fruits and vegetables. But sometimes I pig out on fried chicken, and ice cream and cake. I do have a sweet tooth. I really...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Question: Talk about your family and how close you are. I have a great extended family with aunts and uncles and cousins spread out all over the world. My grandmom is the oldest of six, so she had lots of brothers and sisters. We try to get together once in a while and keep in touch through telephone or some other Internet means. But the real joy of my life is my immediate family...

A EXERCISE 實戰演練 Question: Please introduce yourself. Hello, my name is Kenneth. I’m from Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei is the biggest city, and I’ve been here for a long time now and really enjoy it. It’s a great place to live and work. As far as my hobbies go, I really enjoy going to the movies; I’m a big movie buff, so I try to catch all the movies when they’re out in the theater. Besides, I really...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: The Tung Blossom Festival (客家桐花季) Every year, from mid-April until mid-May is the season when the Tung trees blossom. On the hills of Miaoli and Taoyuan, it is breathtaking views of flowering tung trees. White petals fall slowly like snowflakes and all over the ground--often described as “April snow” or “May snow”. During this period, the annual Hakka Tung Blossom Fes...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Ai He / Love River The Love River (愛河, Ai He or Ai River) is in Kaohsiung, a harbor city in Southern Taiwan. The river was originally a canal used to transport timber during the Japanese colonial period, and after years of cleaning up, it is now a place for couples to spend time together. The waters flow clean and the bankside walk with shady trees and the benches, and o...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Jade Mountain / Yushan Yùshān (玉山), also known as Jade Mountain or Mt. Jade, is the highest mountain in Taiwan with an elevation of 3,952 meters. It has also been claimed to be the tallest mountain in Northeast Asia. Mt. Jade receives its name due to the fact that during the winter season, the snow-capped peak shines like stainless jade. Yùshān is one of the favorites am...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Ali Mountain / Alishan Alishan (阿里山, Ali Mountain, or Mt. Ali) is well known all over the world as the icon for Taiwan. It even has a song: "Alishan Girls". Located in Chiayi County in Central Taiwan, Alishan National Forest Recreation Area covers an area of 1,400 hectares and is at about 2,200 meters high above sea level. The average annual temperature is around 10.6 ℃...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Kenting National Park Kenting National Park(墾丁國家公園), the very first national park in Taiwan, is located on the southern tip of Taiwan. Bounded by the sea on three sides and having a warm tropical climate and magnificent white-sand beaches, Kenting attracts millions of visitors each year. The fascinating coastline and the green mountains constitute an amazing scenery....

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Indigenous people in Taiwan The indigenous people have been living in Taiwan for thousands of years. There are 16 officially recognized indigenous tribes in Taiwan, and each of them has their own native languages and culture. Research shows that Taiwan’s indigenous people are considered Austronesian (南島民 族), or Austronesian-speaking people. They belong to the same lang...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園) Taroko National Park was established in 1986 and is famous for its spectacular mountains and marble gorges. It’s definitely one of Taiwan’s most beautiful sights. Named after the local Truku aboriginal tribe, Taroko is a marble gorge along the east coast of Taiwan and was formed by the Liwu river. It’s mostly mountainous, with almost f...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Sun Moon Lake Sun Moon Lake is located in the mountains of Nantou County, the geographic center of Taiwan island. It’s Taiwan's largest lake, with an elevation of 748 meters above sea level. The name of the lake is inspired by the shape of the lake: the east side of the lake is round, like the sun, while the west side is long and narrow, like a crescent moon. The Xiangshan...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Jiufen (九份) Jiufen is an old mountain village in the Ruìfāng (瑞芳) District of New Taipei City and perhaps the most-known old street in all of Taiwan. It is said that in the old days only nine families settled in Jiufen, which is how it gets its name (九 Jiu=nine 份 Fen=portion). With narrow and wind...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Beitou hot springs After a long day, there is nothing better than relaxing in natural hot springs. Did you know that Taiwan is ranked among the top 15 hot spring places in the world? Beitou is a beautiful geothermal region, which is very easy to get to and about half an hour by MRT from downtown Taipei. Beitou has long been famous for its hot spring...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Fort San Domingo (紅毛城) Fort San Domingo has been known for its enriched historical background. It was first built in 1628 by the Spanish when they occupied the north of Taiwan. It was destroyed by the Spanish themselves in 1642 when they lost the war to the Dutch. In 1744, the Dutch rebuilt the fort using stone and renamed it Fo...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Tamsui (Danshui) Old Street Located along the Tamsui River, Tamsui (Danshui) Old Street is a historic walkway that is famous for its delicious food and old-time atmosphere. Just about a 30-minute ride away from downtown Taipei, the old street has beautiful views of the river, great shops, lots of food stalls, and plenty of cafés. As one of the...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: Ximending One cannot leave Taipei without wandering around Ximending, the center of teen culture and fashion. Ximen (西門) means west gate in Chinese, as the district is located by the west gate of the old town of Taipei, and the final word ding is a character referring to the word “district” in Japanese. Ximending was foun...

EXERCISE  實戰演練 Topic: Religion in Taiwan Taiwan is a society of religious freedom and toleration. The major religions of Taiwan are Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. Though these are technically three different religions, it is not uncommon to see Taiwanese who practice a little bit of all three, mixed with their own family’s beliefs and traditions. Many...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: The Longshan Temple The Longshan Temple is probably Taiwan's most well-known temple. It’s one of Taiwan's busiest places of worship and is always croweded with people. The temple’s history dates back to 1738 when it was built by the Hokkien as a gathering place for Chinese settlers. The Longshan Temple is primarily dedicated...

EXERCISE 實戰演練 Topic: The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is one of the most notable landmarks in Taipei. It was built in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, the former president of the Republic of China, who died on April 5th, 1975 at the age of 89. Designed by Cho-cheng Yang (楊卓成, 1914-2006), also the designer of the Grand Hotel (...