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什么动物能钻过它嘴巴一样大 小的洞？
日本胶囊酒店
What Animal Can Fit Through A Hole As Big As Its Mouth? | 10
Capsule Hotel In Japan | 05
中国南方人和北方人有什么 不同？ What Is The Difference Between Southern Chinese And Northern Chinese?| 15
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Editor's Note Hello everyone, I am Amy Xu, the editor-in-chief of this magazine. The six articles brought to you in this issue cover multiple perspectives from society to science, from animals to artificial intelligence. What animal can fit through a hole the size of its mouth? This question alone is surprising. But this animal is real, and in addition to this skill, it has other magical skills. Equally amazing are Japanese hotels. In this hotel, guests stay in capsule rooms. Don’t worry about the business of this store, because they are very popular with locals! There are many differences between Chinese and Japanese. In fact, there are many differences between southern Chinese and northern Chinese. If you want to know more about China, this article can help you a lot. China is a big country, and people in different places are also very different. But the same thing is that eating is a very important thing for Chinese people. Go read "About A Meal" and you will know how important eating is to Chinese people. For humans and animals, the natural ecological environment is very important. However, from last year to this year, the temperature of the earth has increased a lot. why? What specific impact will this have on us? It has to be said that humans are indeed magical creatures. The release of ChatGPT last year shocked all mankind, but this year, the launch of Sora has brought a new wave of technology. What happens next? We look forward to it together. The above is the summary of this issue. I believe they will bring you a new reading experience. Amy Xu TMM | 01
CONTENT
ARTS AND SCIENCES What Animal Can Fit Through A Hole As Big As Its Mouth?
10
什么动物能钻过它嘴巴一样大小的洞？ ME, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES What Is The Difference Between Southern Chinese And Northern Chinese?
15
中国南方人和北方人有什么不同？ CONTEMPORARY LIFE Capsule Hotel In Japan
日本胶囊酒店
05
STORY About A Meal
一顿饭能解决的事
31
BUSINESS OBSERVATION Sora, Let Everyone Be A Director
，让每个人都可以做导演
Sora
26
ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY The Earth Continues To Heat Up
地球又变热了？
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friends 莉莉
艾米
Lily is a student in the same high school as Amy. Her mom is Chinese and her Dad is from Ireland. Like her mom, Lily enjoys reading and cooking.
Amy is a high school exchange student from the U.S. She likes traveling and is curious about ancient cultures. She thinks Dada is very knowledgeable.
达达
凯文
Dada is a high school straight-A student from China. He loves science, the universe, and everything about aliens.
Kevin is an exchange student from Australia. He likes sports and cars. He thinks Amy is the cutest girl ever.
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CONTEMPORARY LIFE
日 本 胶 囊 酒 店
Capsule Hotel In Japan
Intermediate level 2 5 Mins
Curious about Japan's capsule hotels? Ever wondered what it's like to stay in one?This piece introduces you to the 9 Hours Capsule Hotel, a sleek and innovative retreat where each compact capsule room offers a cozy haven for a nine-hour stay. Discover separate spaces for men and women, communal work areas, and spacious bathing facilities. With rates beginning at just 2000 Japanese yen per night, these capsule hotels epitomize contemporary Japanese culture, offering budget-friendly accommodation with a touch of style and convenience. Ready to experience the charm of Japan's capsule hotels? TMM | 05
CONTEMPORARY LIFE
： 胶囊酒店的特点是什么？ Q2： 酒店里都有哪些设施？ Q1
在日本，很多人都喜欢住胶囊酒店。胶囊酒店的特点是空间小、设施全、价格便宜。 它一般都建在人多的地方，像是商场或者机场附近。酒店附近的交通都很方便。 日本为什么有这么多胶囊酒店呢？因为日本人的工作很忙，工作量非常多，他们经常 工作到很晚。这时地铁已经不开了，日本车费又高，因此住价格便宜的胶囊酒店是上 班人最好的选择。 下面，我来介绍一个非常好的胶囊酒店，大家如果有机会去到日本，也可以选择去体 验一下。 日本的9小时胶囊酒店，是最有设计感的胶囊酒店之一。为什么叫9小时呢？因为在酒 店的人们会用1个小时洗脸刷牙、1个小时休息和7个小时睡觉，加起来一共9小时。 TMM | 06
酒店里，每个胶囊房间大 约长2.2米、宽1.2米、高1.2 米，1.8米的人住进去都没 问题。胶囊房间里基本只 够放一张床。每个房间都 有灯、空调、闹钟和电视 等，你可以在房间里坐着 看书、玩手机、看电视和 睡觉。
为了让女客人更安全，男客人和女客人的房 间是分开的。如果你晚上还想工作，可以在 公共休息区工作。这里有很大的桌子，很安 静，网络也很快。如果你想洗澡，可以到公 共洗澡区。这里非常宽敞，而且酒店会提供 洗澡需要的物品给你。为了让大家住得更开 心，酒店里还能按摩和泡温泉。 胶囊酒店的价格很 便宜，每个房间住 一晚上的价格是 2000 到 5000 日 元 。 很多人都喜欢住胶 囊酒店。慢慢的， 这些胶囊酒店成为 现代日本的一种文 化。
作者： 陶果子 TMM | 07
VOCAB! 胶囊
jiāo náng capsule
商场
shāng chǎng shopping mall / shopping center
网络
Wǎng luò Internet
宽敞
kuān chang spacious / wide
按摩
àn mó massage / to massage
温泉
wēn quán hot spring TMM | 08
STORY
About A Meal 一顿饭能解决的事 Intermediate level 1
3 Mins
How a simple meal can resolve conflicts - that's the story of Yuyue and Qiangqiang. Whenever they found themselves in disagreement, their families would intervene, gathering together at a nearby restaurant to dine and chat. Through this heartwarming story, learn the power of communication, understanding, and the universal language of food. Don't miss out on this amusing and enlightening piece - it's a story worth savoring!
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STORY
：悦悦和强强吵架后给谁打电话了？ Q2：为什么最后悦悦不想再吵架了？ Q1
悦悦和强强经常因为一点儿小事吵架。 有一次，这两个人又吵了起来。于是，悦悦给她妈妈打 电话。妈妈听到女儿不高兴了，立刻带上悦悦的爸爸一 起来到了他们家。 强强看到悦悦的家人都来了，也给自己家人打电话。 悦悦的爸爸看到两家人都很不高兴，于是说：“现在也 快到中午了，要不我们去饭馆吧，咱们一边吃饭一边 聊。” 大家一听，觉得可以。到了饭馆以后，两家人一起聊 天。因为吵架的原因都是小事，两个人很快就没事了。
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