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Germany issues cheap public transport ticket   (4th May 2023)

 Public transport is an important part of many peoples' lives. We need it to go to work, visit family and friends, go sightseeing and go about our daily business. However, in many countries, trains, buses and subways are very expensive. A new scheme in Germany has been launched to make getting around easier. Transport companies have got together to create the Germany Ticket. This allows people who buy it to use all local and regional transportation across the country for just 49 euros ($53.90) a month. The ticket is valid for all forms of public transport in Germany except for long-distance intercity trains. More than three million tickets were sold on the day of the launch.

Transportation bosses hope the new Germany Ticket will be good for the environment. They want more people to leave their cars at home and use more environmentally friendly forms of transportation. Germany's Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, welcomed the new ticket. He said it is "an easy and cheap offer that will make public transit more attractive and help us to achieve our climate goals". Germany aims to become carbon neutral by 2050. A transportation analyst said the Germany Ticket was a "revolution" for Germany. He said: "We need a scheme that puts rail before road and get passengers onto trains and buses". Another analyst hopes other countries will start a similar ticket.

valid (adj.) 有效的

EX： My passport is valid for another two years.

Chancellor (n.) 大臣(政府)、校長(大學)

EX： A former politician has been appointed Chancellor of the university.

neutral (adj.) 中立的

EX： If there's an argument between my daughter and her mother, it's important that I remain neutral.

English song

Sucker

Singer： Jonas Brothers

Nationality： American

Lyrics

We go together

Better than birds of a feather, you and me

We change the weather, yeah

I'm feeling the heat in December when you're around me

I've been dancing on top of cars and stumbling out of bars

I follow you through the dark, I can't get enough

You're the medicine and the pain, the tattoo inside my brain

And, baby, you know it's obvious

I'm a sucker for you

Say the word and I'll go anywhere blindly

I'm a sucker for you, yeah

Any road you take, you know that you'll find me

I'm a sucker for all the subliminal things

No one knows about you (about you), about you (about you)

And you're making the typical me break my typical rules

It's true, I'm a sucker for you (yeah)

Don't complicate it (yeah)

'Cause I know you and you know everything about me

I can't remember

All of the nights I don't remember

When you're around me (oh, yeah, yeah)

I've been dancing on top of cars and stumbling out of bars

I follow you through the dark, I can't get enough

You're the medicine and the pain, the tattoo inside my brain

And, baby, you know it's obvious

I'm a sucker for you

Say the word and I'll go anywhere blindly

I'm a sucker for you, yeah

Any road you take, you know that you'll find me

I'm a sucker for all the subliminal things

No one knows about you (about you), about you (about you)

And you're making the typical me break my typical rules

It's true, I'm a sucker for you, yeah

I've been dancing on top of cars and stumbling out of bars

I follow you through the dark, I can't get enough

You're the medicine and the pain, the tattoo inside my brain

And, baby, you know it's obvious

I'm a sucker for you (yeah)

Say the word and I'll go anywhere blindly

I'm a sucker for you, yeah

Any road you take, you know that you'll find me

I'm a sucker for all the subliminal things

No one knows about you (about you), about you (about you)

And you're making the typical me break my typical rules

It's true, I'm a sucker for you

I'm a sucker for you

Three words to learn

1. stumble (v.) 絆倒 (adv.) 跌跌撞撞

EX： I stumbled over the road after I drank.

2. obvious (adj.) 明顯的、清楚的

EX： It was obvious from his facial expression that he was not happy with the decision.

3. subliminal (adj.) 潛意識的

EX： The subliminal message in the ad was designed to influence people's behavior without them realizing it.

Why do I like the song?

I usually listen to English songs when I feel exhausted. The first choice will be pop-rock songs because they can help me refresh my brain. It is a catchy song with a memorable melody. The lyrics mainly describe the singer as fascinated by someone, and he can do anything for her. Every time I listen to this song always gives me lots of energy, especially the second refrain melody. 

The Selfish Giant and the Children

 

This story is divided into three parts. The first part is to talk about children playing in a giant garden. But the giant is angry. He doesn't want children playing in his garden. So he builds a high wall to drive children away. The giant is very selfish. His garden only had winter once the giant knew the key. If you want to be happy. Make others happy. This story is great. I think in our relationship sometimes we need to make others happy first. Then others will help us or make us happy. It will become a win-win situation.

10 good sentences from 好想講英文

Butter someone up 拍馬屁

Up to your neck 背負過多工作已經忙不過來了

Have a lot on one’s plate 背負許多工作

Go the extra mile 多走一哩路/個多的付出

Let one off the hook 放我一馬/卸去責任

To make the most of something 盡其所能

Meet someone halfway 各退一步

Patch things up 彌補關係

Corner the market 壟斷市場

Take the bull by the horns 勇於挑戰

Greeting 2

 Hello, I'm Gary studying at NTUB and majoring in international business. My hobby is playing volleyball invest stocks and weight training. If you are interested in volleyball. Our volleyball team is also recruiting new members. Don't be shy join us. 

In my free time, I would like to read some books. Here are some books I can recommend to you. First is ''Atomic Habits'' this book can effectively improve bad habits and help you develop good habits. 

The Second is ''Deep Work'' this book discusses a critical concept. That is social media is not important at all. Sometimes people hear the notice by cellphone or email. They want to watch the message and reply right away. This way will lose your attention and interrupt the work that you are doing. 

That is some part of the book. If you are interested. Buy one and have a look. It will be beneficial.

Self introduction !

Hello, I'm Gary studying at NTUB department of international business. My hobby is playing volleyball invest stocks and weight training.  If you are interested in volleyball. Our volleyball team is recruiting new members. Don't be shy join us. 

In my free time, I would like to read some books. Here are some books I can recommend to you. First is ''Atomic Habits'' this book can effectively improve bad habits and help you develop good habits. 

The Second is ''Deep Work'' this book talks about a critical concept. That is social media is not important at all. Sometimes people hear the notice by cellphone or email. They want to watch the message and reply right away. This way will lose your attention and interrupt the work that you are doing. 

That is some part of the book. If you are interested. Buy one and have a look. It will be very useful.