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古代皇帝爱吃什么糕点？

Chinese Travel-in-Time TV series | 06

What Desserts did the Ancient Emperor like?| 16

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为什么很多中国女孩子喜欢 韩国？ Why Do Many Chinese Girls Like Korea? | 11

Editor's Note Welcome to a literary journey within this fascinating volume. Each article opens portals to diverse realms, transcending time, immersing in imperial decadence, exploring cross-cultural fascinations, unraveling romantic mysteries, confronting environmental concerns, and honoring post-epidemic resilience.

Explore the enchanting world of Chinese time-travel dramas, where love intertwines with the fabric of time. From the heartwarming "Want to See You" to the historical comedy adventure of "Joy of Life," these tales promise not just entertainment but also serve as linguistic companions for those eager to traverse the vast landscape of the Chinese language.

Journey back to the heart of ancient China, where the emperors' palates were adorned with exquisite desserts. "What Desserts did the Ancient Emperor like?" invites you to a culinary exploration, unraveling the sweet mysteries of imperial tastes. Dive into the exploration of crosscultural fascination with "Why Do Many Chinese Girls Like Korea?" This article serves as a lens into the nuanced reasons behind the cross-cultural appeal, offering insights into shared affinities and cultural connections.

Experience the twists and turns of romance with "Zhang’s Date" as we navigate the complexities of modern relationships and the pursuit of love. Confront urgent environmental challenges through "White Poison: Plastic," shedding light on the pressing need for environmental consciousness and the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans. Finally, witness post-epidemic resilience in "Migrant Workers in the Post-Epidemic Era," highlighting the strength and adaptability of individuals facing life-altering circumstances.

Immerse yourselves in this symphony of stories—a rich tapestry echoing the essence of human experiences.

Alison English Editor for TMW Vol.25 Mar.01, 2024

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t e e Mditors E

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Hello, I'm Alison! I'm a freshman from the east coast of the United States. I've got a “seem-to-be-cold” personality but an insatiable curiosity + passion about current events. When it comes to food, I'm all about exploring the diverse flavors in the school cafeteria, and I'm passionate about trying out various cultural cuisines. Everyone is unique. Every culture is fascinating Life, to me, is like a thrilling adventure, and I can't wait to dive into it all. Whether it's discussing hot topics or savoring global flavors, I'm excited to share my enthusiasm with you!

Hello, my name is Zhang Keai, from Shandong, I am a professional Chinese teacher, I graduated from the International Chinese Education, and I’m now studying for a Master's Degree in Linguistics at Beijing Language and Culture University. Currently, I am a teacher in the Overseas Confucius Institute Online School, responsible for teaching Chinese at K12 level in Panama and Okinawa, Japan. In the past six years since I stepped into the door of international Chinese education, I have accumulated 2000+ hours of lesson time, and I have taught students from more than ten countries in the world. I have also interned in a language cooperation center to really feel the charm of international Chinese education.

In my spare time, I like to travel, cook, and listen to music. I like to take music with me to see the mountains, lakes, and oceans, to see the scenery in books, and listen to the sounds of every place. If you also want to feel the relaxed and free atmosphere in classroom, come and make friends with me!

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CONTENT

ARTS AND SCIENCES Chinese Travel-in-Time TV series

06

分享两部好看的中国穿越剧 ME, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES What Desserts did the Ancient Emperor like?

16

古代皇帝爱吃什么糕点？ CONTEMPORARY LIFE Why Do Many Chinese Girls Like Korea?

11

为什么很多中国女孩子喜欢韩国？ ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY White Poison: Plastic

白色毒药:塑料

22

STORY Zhang’s Date

大张的约会

33

BUSINESS OBSERVATION Migrant Workers in the Post-Epidemic Era

后疫情时代的打工人 Click here to listen to audio recordings of this issue on YouTube

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27

friends 莉莉

艾米 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.

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.

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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ARTS AND SCIENCES

Let's dive into the captivating world of Chinese time-travel dramas

CHINESE TRAVEL-IN-TIME TV SERIES

with

"

想 见 你

(Someday or One Day)" and "

庆 余 年 (Joy of Life)," each

offering a unique blend of emotion,

mystery,

historical intrigue. "

and

想见你"

presents a complex narrative

where love transcends time, connecting

characters

through an enigmatic app and leading

to

startling

discoveries across decades.

Meanwhile, "

庆余年" brings to

life the tale of Zhang Qing, a modern-day student whose novel about Fan Xian, a boy from

ancient

times

with

modern memories, challenges historical

perceptions

and

captivates with its mix of comedy and drama.

As "

庆余年 " gears up for its

much-anticipated

second

season, these dramas stand as a

testament

storytelling

to

the

rich

tradition

of

Chinese culture, providing not just entertainment but also a gateway to language and history. These series promise

I N T E R M E D I A T E 5 M I N S

L E V E L 2

to transport you across times and emotions, making them a must-watch in your drama list.

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Editor: Alison

ARTS AND SCIENCES

：《想见你》和《庆余年》 是什么类型的电视剧？ Q2：范闲为什么在都城发生了 很多有趣的故事？ Q1

近年来，“穿越”、“重生”、“平行 宇宙”等情节已经多次出现在电影和电 视剧里。中国也有很多很有趣的穿越 剧，如果你想一边看剧一边学中文，我 可以给你推荐两部！ 如果你想看跟恋爱有关的，我推荐你 看：《想见你》。 2019年，女主人公叫黄雨萱，她的男朋 友王诠胜因为一场意外失踪了。因为太 想念王诠胜，黄雨萱用了一款可以找到 世界上另一个自己的APP。她找到了另 一个与王诠胜长得一样的男人，叫做李 子维。可是，没想到在李子维的照片 里，她看到了另一个长得和自己一样的 人，叫做陈韵如。在1998年，陈韵如从 昏迷里醒来。在她昏迷的这几天，她做 了一个很长很长的梦，梦里的她，名字 叫做黄雨萱。 如果你喜欢中国古代的故事，而且喜欢

Picture from: https://www.baidu.com/

有点喜剧感觉的剧，我推荐你看：《庆 余年》。

分享两部好看的中国穿越剧 TMM | 07

Picture from: https://www.baidu.com/

现代人张庆是一个大学生，他很喜欢历史故事。他想用现代人的想法分析 历史，也希望这个想法得到教授的认可。但是教授不这么认为。所以他写 了一本小说给教授。他的小说讲的是一个古代男孩范闲的故事。在范闲的 记忆里，他是一个生了重病马上要死的现代人。但当他再次睁开眼睛，他 不但没有死去，反而成了一个生活在古代的婴儿。他从小就和奶奶生活在 一起。后来，因为一位老师的出现，他的生活发生了改变。在这位老师的 帮助下，范闲学到了很多东西。在这位老师的帮助下长大以后，范闲想要 知道自己的身份，于是他离开了自己的家乡，去了都城[1]。在都城，他身 上发生了很多有趣的故事。因为范闲有现代人的记忆，所以他的很多行为 跟古代人不一样。看剧的时候，你会感觉他就是你，是你在古代生活。 对了，《庆余年》第二部马上就要播出了。如果你有喜欢的穿越剧，也希 望可以推荐给我！

作者：春夏 TMM | 08

VOCAB! 穿越

chuān yuè to pass through / to traverse / to cross

平行

píng xíng parallel / of equal rank / simultaneous

情节

qíng jié plot / circumstances

主人公

zhǔ rén gōng hero (of a novel or film) / main protagonist

失踪

shī zōng to be missing / to disappear / unaccounted for

昏迷

hūn mí to lose consciousness / to be in a coma / stupor / coma / stunned / disoriented

播出

bō chū to broadcast / to air (a TV program etc)

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r e m m a gr ew br

语法：……，于是……

，于是 在中文里，表达依次发生的事情，用于表示两个动作或状态的连续性 和英语里的 意思相近，与 用法相同。 除了 还

“…… ……” , accordingly ……,and then……/……,thereupon “ ... ...”In Chinese, the expression of what happened in turn, indicated the continuity of two actions or states, is similar to accordingly in English. And it has the same usage as ……,and then……/……,thereupon. You can use this sentence pattern when you want to express something occurred after something happened in the previous sentence.

Structure: something happened first,

于是+another thing happened in turn.

Examples:

我很喜欢这件衣服，于是就买下来了。 I loved the dress and then I bought it. 下雨了，于是人们纷纷打开雨伞。

It's raining, and then people open their umbrellas.

TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章首先以穿越剧开头，并介绍了大家最为感兴趣的两种风格的穿越剧，教师在教学过程中可以 通过视频的方式生动展现穿越剧，并以此为话题让同学们也介绍相同类型的电视剧，加深对文章内容 的理解。 文章运用了“不但……，反而”、“……，于是”等句型，在表达事情的承接关系时，可以多多来运用这类 句型，使表达更为连贯流畅。 The article begins with a traveler's soap operas and introduces two styles of traveler's soap operas that we are most interested in. Teachers can show the traveler's soap operas vividly through the video in the teaching process and let students introduce the same kind of soap operas to deepen their understanding of the content of the article.

The article uses sentence patterns such as "not only ......, but instead" and "......, and then", which can be used more often when expressing the relationship between things. When expressing the relationship between things, you can use this kind of sentence pattern more often to make the expression more coherent and fluent.

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Editor Zhang Keai

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CONTEMPORARY LIFE

Why Do Many Chinese Girls Like Korea? 为什么很多中国女孩子喜欢韩国？

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 2

6 MINS

The allure of South Korea among Chinese girls largely stems from the nation's vibrant pop culture and iconic celebrities, with star groups like BLACKPINK and BTS inspiring a deep connection with Korean lifestyle. This admiration goes beyond mere fandom, driving fans to immerse themselves in Korean culture, from learning the language to visiting famed locations like Jeju Island. These pilgrimages, marked by a desire to emulate their idols, highlight the powerful influence of celebrity culture in shaping cross-cultural bonds and personal aspirations. Does your admiration for a celebrity influence your fondness for their country? Indeed, having a beloved star can bring immense joy, doesn't it?

Editor: Alison

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CONTEMPORARY LIFE

Picture from: https://www.baidu.com/

：在中国，为什么有很多女孩子喜欢韩国？ Q2：为了看到韩国偶像，很多人会去做什么？ Q1

在中国，有很多女孩子都非常喜欢韩 国。那里不仅有很多女孩子喜欢的东 西，比如好用的化妆品、好吃的东西 和好看的风景，还有很多她们喜欢的 明星。韩国的明星非常厉害。有一些 明星跳舞、唱歌非常好，所以很多人 都 知 道 他 们 ， 比 如 BLACKPIN[1] 、 BTS[2]。还有一些明星演戏很好，人 们经常会在电视里看到他们。 二十年前，很多中国女孩子就开始看

韩国的电视剧了。还有很多人把韩剧 里的男生当成她们梦想中的白马王 子。有些人因为喜欢他们，把他们当 做自己的偶像。有人为了可以像他们 一样，去学习唱歌、跳舞。还有人为 了能在现实里见到他们，甚至学习韩 语、考到韩国的大学，毕业后去韩国 的演艺公司工作。 更多人因为想看到自己的偶像，会去 韩国旅游。旅游的时候，她们也会去 韩剧里出现过的地方，比如济州岛 [3]。那是韩国最大的岛，去那里要先 坐飞机，接着坐船才可以。很多明星

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你有因为喜欢一些明星而非常喜欢他 的国家吗？其实有喜欢的明星也是一 件很幸福的事情，不是吗？

作者：Victoria

[1]BLACKPIN dancing group.

： Korean female singing and

： [3] 济州岛： South Korea's largest island, located [2]BTS Korean male singing group.

也会去那里旅游，所以说不定还能遇

in the southwestern waters of South Korea.

到他们呢。 旅游的时候，女孩子都喜欢买东西。 她们想让自己看起来像明星一样漂 亮，所以会买很多明星代言的化妆品 和衣服。 旅游的时候，还有一件大事就是吃东 西。她们会去明星去过或者韩国综艺 里推荐过的地方吃饭。比如韩剧里出 现过的炸鸡店、烤肉店，就是她们最 喜欢去的地方。很多店里都挂了明星 的照片甚至签名照，女生们看到都会 很激动。

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VOCAB! 化妆品

huà zhuāng pǐn cosmetic / makeup product

电视剧

diàn shì jù TV series / TV drama

演戏

yǎn xì to put on a play / to perform / fig. to pretend / to feign

偶像

ǒu xiàng idol

代言

dài yán to be a spokesperson / to be an ambassador (for a brand) / to endorse

综艺

zōng yì variety (entertainment format)

签名

qiān míng to sign (one's name with a pen etc)

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r e m m a r g brew

语法：先……，接着……

先 表示时间或顺序在前，后面⽤ 接着 表示时间或顺序在后，两件事情发生的时间间隔较短。和英语里的 ， 意思相同，但是英语中的 常放在句子后，中文里的 先 常用于句首。 先 接着 先

“ ” “ ” first…… and then/next…… first “ ” " ……" indicates that the time or order is first, followed by " " that the time or order is later. The time interval between the two events is short. This structure is the same as first......, and then/next...... in English.

But in English, first is often placed at the end of a sentence, while in Chinese, " " is often used at the beginning of a sentence.

Structure: subject

（

）先 + do sth./ sth.，接着 + do sth..

Examples:

我们先考数学，接着考中文。 We take the math exam first, and then take the Chinese exam. 他先吃了面包，接着拿起杯子喝了一口牛奶。 He ate bread first, and next took a sip of milk from his glass.

TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章开头说明了很多女生喜欢韩国，并从韩国有很多受人喜欢的明星入手，列举女生去韩国的原因以及会 在韩国做的事情。这种现象不仅仅出现再韩流文化中，在各种各样的文化环境中都有出现，追星长久以来都是 年轻人的爱好之一。最后文章以开放性的问题结尾，引发阅读者自身的思考，互动性较强。 文章使用了“不仅……还……”，“先……接着……”的语法结构，“不仅……还……”可以用于表示在肯定某个事实的基 础上，进一步肯定另一事实，有更进一层的意思，相似的还有“不仅……而且……”；在表示事情先后顺序上，可 以尝试使用“先……接着……”的语法结构，加强文章连接性。 This article begins by explaining that many girls like Korea and starts with the fact that there are many favorite stars in Korea, listing the reasons why girls go to Korea and the things they would do in Korea. This phenomenon is not only found in Korean culture, but in a wide variety of cultural environments, and worshiping a star has long been one of the hobbies of young people. The article ends with an open-ended question to stimulate the reader's own thinking, which is highly interactive.

The article uses the grammatical phrases " ...... ......" and " ...... ......" grammatical structure, " ...... ......" can be used to indicate that on the basis of affirming a certain fact, another fact is further affirmed, which has the meaning of advancing to a higher level, and similarly " ...... ......". In order to indicate the sequence of things, we can try to use the grammatical structure of "first ...... and then ......" to strengthen the connectivity of the article.

Editor Zhang Keai TMM | 15

还

不仅 还

先 接着

不仅

不仅 而且

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ME, HOME AND COMMUNITY

What Desserts did the Ancient Emperor like?

古代皇帝爱 吃什么糕点？ Picture from: https://www.baidu.com/

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 1 5 MINS Curious about the secret behind Daoxiangcun's iconic pastries, revered in Beijing's culinary scene? Dive into our article to explore how these delicacies, cherished since an emperor's discovery over two centuries ago, continue to captivate with their

premium

quality,

meticulous

craftsmanship,

and

diverse

range.

From

traditional favorites to festive specials, discover how these pastries bring the richness of China's gastronomic heritage right to your doorstep.

Editor: Alison

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ME, HOME AND COMMUNITY

：稻香村的糕点最早是哪里的糕点？ Q2：为什么人们喜欢稻香村的糕点？ Q1

两百多年以前，中国的皇帝住在北 京。有一次，他去苏州[1]玩儿，在 一个叫稻香村的店里吃到了非常好吃 的糕点。回到北京后他还想吃，就叫 人把糕点从苏州送过来。

后来，因为这件事，人们知道了 稻香村。现在，稻香村的糕点成 了北京的代表性点心。 为什么人们喜欢稻香村的糕点呢？ 第一，它们是用最好的原料做的。 第二，做糕点的人们都非常认真。 比如，为了好吃，一张糕点面皮就有 18层。做到这个其实很难。尽管少做 一层也不会有人发现，糕点师傅还是 坚持要做到18层。很多工序和传统都 是靠着这样的坚持一直保留下来的。 这也让稻香村的品质一直没有改变。 TMM | 17

第三，糕点的种类很多。 稻香村的糕点分为七种，除了都能 买到的糖果、酥饼[2]、蛋糕等， 在节日里，你还可以买到特别的糕 点。比如，在中秋节[3]能吃到多 种味道的月饼。

今天，不用去北京，你在网上就能 买到稻香村的糕点。我很喜欢枣花 酥[4]和山楂锅盔[5]，如果你来中 国也可以买些尝尝。

作者：罗丹雪 [1]

苏州：The name of a Chinese city located

in East China, the central Yangtze River Delta, and southeastern Jiangsu Province.

[2]

酥饼：A baked dough cake made of flour

and lard.

[3]

中秋节：Chinese traditional festivals, Mid-

Autumn Festival.

[4]

枣花酥：Traditional Chinese dim sum,

made from red dates, pork, flour, etc.

[5]

山楂锅盔：Traditional Chinese dim sum,

made from hawthorn, pork and flour.

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VOCAB! 糕点

gāo diǎn cakes / pastries

原料

yuán liào raw material

工序

gōng xù working procedure / process

传统

chuán tǒng tradition / traditional / convention / conventional

保留

bǎo liú to keep / to retain / to have reservations (about sth)

品质

pǐn zhì character / intrinsic quality (of a person) / quality

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：尽管……，还是…… 尽管……”表示让步，说明一个已经发生的事实；“还是……”说明一个与前一事实相反的情况。和英语里 的although……，still……/despite……，still……/even though……,still……意思相近。 "尽管……" indicates a concession, stating a fact that has already occurred;"还是……" states a situation “

that is contrary to the opposite of the previous fact. It is similar to the although......, still....../despite......, still...... /even though……, still…… in English.

Structure: sb. do sth./ sth., sb. still do sth./ sth. still happened.

尽管

Examples:

尽管外面下雨了，我们还是要去上学。 Even though it was raining outside, we still had to go to school. 尽管现在是十月，天气还是相当晴朗和温暖。 Even though it's October, it's still rather sunny and warm.

TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章讲述了稻香村作为北京代表性糕点受到人们喜爱的原因，并举例进行说明，条理清晰，易于 阅读，在学习这篇课文时，可以仿照这篇文章的结构介绍其他事物受到大家喜爱的原因。 文章使用了“尽管……还是……”，“除了……”的语法结构，其中，学生在举例说明某事时，可以使用“除 了……”的语法结构丰富表达。 This article tells the reason why DaoXiangCun as Beijing's representative pastry is loved by people and gives examples to illustrate it, which is clear and easy to read. When reading this text, readers can follow the structure of this article to introduce the reasons why other things are loved by everyone.

The article uses the grammatical structure of "Even though…… still……" and "Besides……". When you want to give examples of something, you can use "Besides……" to enrich the expression.

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Editor Zhang Keai TMM | 20

ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY

A d v a n c e d

L e v e l

2

8

M i n s

白色毒药:塑料

White Poison: Plastic Picture a serene sea, a group of fishermen quietly casting their lines when, suddenly, the ocean surface stirs. A small whale emerges, circling their boat with curious eyes. Initial fear yields to awe until the whale breaks the calm with desperate cries. One seasoned fisherman, sensing a plea for help, dives into the unknown. What unfolds beneath is a heart-pounding rescue mission—a large whale ensnared in a plastic net.

Yet, this is no isolated incident. Each year, millions of tons of ocean-bound plastic wreak havoc on marine life. Plastic bags, often mistaken for prey, lead to tragic consequences. With over 5 trillion plastic pieces afloat, urgent change is paramount. Countries are implementing bans and innovative solutions. It's a call for global action, a pledge to protect our oceans, and a promise to create a cleaner, safer world.

Editor: Alison

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ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY

：为什么塑料垃圾会危害海洋生物和 人类的生命和健康？

：面对塑料污染，各国做了什么？

Q1

Q2

在平静的海面上，一群人在船上钓 鱼。这个时候，海面上突然出现了 一条小鲸鱼！人们有些害怕，但鲸 鱼并没有其他举动，只是绕着船游 动，并发出叫声。一位有经验的渔 民感觉这只小鲸鱼好像是在求救。 他跳下小船，跟着小鲸鱼朝海里游 去。没过多久，他就看到一条大鲸 鱼被塑料渔网缠住了头，嘴无法张 开。他马上游回船上并叫来了海上 救援队。最终塑料渔网被割开，大 鲸鱼获得了自由。

进入海洋，它们像无形的毒药一样危 害着海洋生态系统。塑料袋经常被误 认为是水母，海洋生物误食后会致使 肠道梗塞，内脏受损，甚至马上窒息 而死。据估计，海洋中漂浮着超过5 万亿块的塑料碎片。如果我们继续以 目前的速度生产塑料，到2050年海洋 中塑料的数量将超过鱼类总量。研究 表明，地球上90%的海鸟和52%的海龟 曾摄入过塑料。此外，每年有100万 只海鸟和10万只海洋哺乳动物死于塑 料垃圾。

这并非是个别事件，大部分遇到威 胁的海洋生物也并没有大鲸鱼这么 幸运。每年有数百万吨的塑料垃圾

而且，塑料污染的危害并非仅限于海 洋生物。全球每年产生超过3亿吨的 塑料垃圾，而且这个数字还在不断增

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长。这其中只有9%得到回收利用，至于其余的，要么被烧毁，要么被丢弃， 而大部分被丢弃的塑料垃圾都被填埋处理。 塑料垃圾在分解过程中释放出微塑料，渗透到水、空气和土壤中。它们不仅 影响自然环境，也可能通过食物链进入人类食物，对人体健康构成潜在风 险。 面对这一严峻的挑战，各国纷纷采取措施，寻找解决方案。一些国家已经实 施了塑料袋禁令或征税政策，鼓励人们减少使用一次性塑料制品。科研机构 和企业也在积极推动可降解塑料和替代品的研发。此外，全球范围内的环保 组织通过开展相关活动、宣传和提倡可持续的生活方式。总之，希望通过我 们的共同努力，可以更多地减少塑料制品的使用，共同营造一个干净、安全 的生活环境。

作者：暖暖

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VOCAB! 水母

shuǐ mǔ jellyfish / medusa

肠道

cháng dào intestines / gut

堵塞

dǔ sè to clog up / blockage

窒息

zhì xī to choke / to stifle / to suffocate

摄入

shè rù to take in / to absorb / to consume / intake / consumption

填埋

tián mái landfill

降解

jiàng jiě (chemistry) degradation / to degrade

营造

yíng zào to build (housing) / to construct / to make

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r e m m gra ew br

语法：致使……

致使 ” 表示某一原因或行为引出后面某种结果或后果，与英语中的 cause……/result in……/bring about……/lead to……用法相同。 "致使" indicates that a certain reason or behavior leads to a certain result or consequence in turn, “

which is the same as cause....../result in....../bring about....../lead to…… in English.

Structure: sth. +

致使 + sth./sb. to do sth.

Examples:

酒后驾驶致使严重车祸。

Drunk driving causes a serious car accident.

由于地址没写清楚,致使信件无法投递。

The address was not clearly written cause the mail could not be delivered.

TEACHER'S NOTE

白色污染一直以来都是全球性的危机，本篇文章详细介绍了塑料垃圾对海洋生物以及人类的危害， 而这只是塑料污染的冰山一角，文章的最后提到各国为应对这一危机，纷纷实施不同的政策以减少 塑料制品的使用，并呼吁大家共同努力保护地球环境。教师在教学过程中，也可以升华主题，引导 学生用“致使”来举例已知造成污染的原因，并说说面对污染，我们可以做什么。 本篇文章使用了“致使”、“并非”等词语衔接文章，“致使”可以代替“造成”、“并非”可以用来代替“并不 是”，丰富表达形式，提高表达水平。 White pollution has always been a global crisis, and this article describes in detail the harm of plastic waste to marine life as well as to humans, which is just the tip of the iceberg of plastic pollution. At the end of the article, it is mentioned that in order to cope with this crisis, different countries have implemented different policies to reduce the use of plastic products and called for joint efforts to protect the earth's environment. Teachers can also sublimate the theme in the teaching process, guiding students to use " " to give examples of causes of pollution, and say what we can do in the face of pollution.

This article uses the words " " and " " to connect the article, " " can replace " " and " " can be used instead of " " to enrich the form of expression and improve the ability of expression.

Editor Zhang Keai

并非

致使 并不是

致使 并非

致使

造成

：

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BUSINESS OBSERVATION

Migrant Workers in the Post-Epidemic Era

Advanced Level 1

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Embark on a journey into the post-epidemic world where the tales of migrant workers unfold like chapters of resilience and adaptation. Amid the global crisis from 2020 to 2023, many workers faced challenges that tested their mettle. Now, as we step into 2024, their narratives reveal a tapestry of transformation, from embracing the comforts of remote work to rediscovering passions and even delving into the uncharted territories of personal finance and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Meet Lin Zi, the IT wizard whose workspace shifted from corporate corridors to the comfort of home, unlocking unforeseen benefits. Meanwhile, the story of Xiao Dan takes a turn from job loss anxiety to a journey of skill enhancement and self-discovery. The post-pandemic era isn't just a continuation of challenges; it's an opportunity for these workers to redefine their lives, weaving a new narrative in the tapestry of the future.

Editor: Alison

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BUSINESS OBSERVATION

后疫情时代的打工人 ：为什么林紫会爱上在家办公的生活？ ：疫情后的李冬和张大伟都做了什么？

Q1 Q2

疫情

2020年至2023年的疫情彻底改变了世界。在这

场全球性的危机中，打工人也面对了一场深刻

的挑战。2024年，后疫情时代的他们怎么样 了，这场疫情怎样改变了他们和他们的生活？

身体

1、健康的身体与灵活的工作：

林紫在一家IT公司做技术，疫情期间他的办公地点从公司变成了家。开 始她很不习惯，不过慢慢地她感受到了在家办公的好处。每天的通勤时 间变成了睡眠时间，让她的睡眠好了很多；午饭和晚饭都可以在家自己 做，让她多年的胃痛得到了缓解；因为跟同事也很久没见，她觉得精神 压力也小了很多。她可以自己安排工作时间，不会受到同事的打扰。这 一切都让她不由得爱上可以在家办公的生活。 TMM | 28

转型

2、职业转型和技能培养： 小丹在疫情来的第二年失业了。 开始她很别提多焦虑了，但慢慢 接受了现实。她每天除了花一些 时间陪孩子，会安排四个小时学 习新技能。除了加强英语，她还 学习了一直想学的心理学，考了 相关的资格证。今年，她已经开

理财

始找相关的工作了。疫情让她越 来越接近自己热爱的工作。

3、理财和副业的开始：

疫情前，李冬一直没有存钱的习

惯。疫情期间他虽然没有被裁员， 但他看到周围不断失业的同事，让 他第一次开始考虑存钱的事情。他 每次花钱也更谨慎了。甚至，他把 每个月的工资做了一个规划：三分 之一存定期，三分之一买高风险的 理财产品，三分之一可以花。 TMM | 29

副业

他的同事张大伟也没有被裁员。他没有理财， 不过对工作，他有了新的规划。他用每天下班

后的时间发展副业，做起了自媒体。去年年 底，他又开起了网店。靠卖东西挣到了第一笔 钱。

疫情让人们失去了很多，但对打工人来 说，这也是他们“重生”的机会。后疫 情时代，每个打工人都是这个新未来的 建设者，他们用行动塑造着自己新的职 业生涯和生活方式。

作者：暖暖

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VOCAB! 疫情

yì qíng epidemic situation

通勤

tōng qín commuting

转型

zhuǎn xíng transformation / to transform

焦虑

jiāo lǜ anxious / worried / apprehensive

理财

lǐ cái financial management / finance

副业

fù yè sideline; side occupation

生涯

shēng yá career / life (way in which sb lives) / period of one's life

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r e m m a gr ew br 语法：不由得

不由得” 表示控制不住、忍不住自己情绪或行为，与英语中的can’t help doing/can’t help but do 用 法相同。 “不由得”means to be unable to control or hold back one's emotions or behavior, the same as can’t “

help doing/can’t help but do in English.

Structure:

不由得 + v./不由得 + adj Examples:

这么晚他还没有回家，妈妈不由得有些担心。

He hasn’t come home yet and mom can’t help being a little bit worry.

女孩非常害怕，不由得哭了。

The girl was so scared that she couldn't help but cry.

TEACHER'S NOTE

疫情影响了世界，也影响了每一个人的生活。文章从三个方面描述了四位打工人在想法、生活和工 作方式上发生的改变。林紫爱上了居家办公的生活。小丹克服了失业的焦虑，利用时间提升自己， 找到更热爱的工作。李冬学会了理财，张大伟开展了自己的副业，这都是他们为预防风险采取的办 法。那现在在阅读文章的你，是否受到了疫情的影响，生活中又有哪些变化呢？ 本篇文章使用了“不由得”、“别提多……了”等固定搭配结构。“别提多……了”表示情绪或状态程度加 深，更多用于口语中，可以多多使用，让口语表达更加地道哦！ COVID-19 has affected the world and everyone's life. The article describes three aspects of the changes that occurred in the thoughts, lives, and work styles of four employees. Lin Zi fell in love with working from home. Xiaodan overcame the anxiety of unemployment and used her time to improve herself and find a job she loved more. Li Dong learned to manage his money, and Zhang Dawei launched his own side hustle, both of which were approaches they took to prevent risk. So, if you're reading the article now, have you been affected by the epidemic and how has your life changed?

This article uses fixed collocation structures such as " " and " …… ". " …… " indicates a deepening of mood or state, and is more often used in spoken language, so you can use it more to make your oral expression more authentic!

不由得

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别提多 了 别提多 了 ：

Editor Zhang Keai

STORY

I love the humorous tale of Da Zhang's dating experience in this article. During a hotpot dinner with a girl he was introduced to, Da Zhang proposes a unique way

Intermediate level 1

to split the bill based on odd and even numbers, only to pay much less than his date. The clever banter continues over dessert when the girl suggests splitting the cost based on her preference for 'men on the left, women on the right,' leaving Da Zhang with the larger share. The story takes a witty twist when Da

4 Mins

Zhang, charmed by the girl, seeks another date, but her cryptic response cleverly reveals her disinterest. Let's dive into this engaging narrative that combines humor, cultural insights, and the subtleties of modern dating.

Editor: Alison

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STORY

大张的约会 大张说：“咱们一人一半可以 吗？”

：吃完火锅谁付的钱多？ Q2：女孩下次还会和大张一起出来吗？ Q1

女孩儿停了一下，说：“也可 以。” 大张说：“在数字里，单数代表 男生，双数代表女生，所以我来 付价格是单数的菜，你来付价格 是双数的菜吧！”女孩儿答应 了。 就这样，大张最后只付了42元， 但女孩儿付了306元。 大张三十岁了，还没有谈过女 朋友。上周，他朋友给他介绍 了一个女孩儿，大张请女孩儿 出来吃饭。 女孩儿来到大张选的火锅店， 他们点了很多肉和菜，吃得很 好。饭后，大张喊服务员结 账，服务员说，一共348元。 TMM | 34

从火锅店出来，大张带女孩 儿去吃甜品。他们点了两个 小蛋糕，一共40.2元。 女孩儿说：“咱们一人一半 吧。我喜欢男左女右，所 以，你来付左边的40元，我 来付右边的0.2元吧。”大 张觉得40元也不算多，就答 应了。 大张很喜欢女孩儿，回家后 马上约她下次出来的时间。 但 是 女 孩 回 了 一 个“怀”字。大张明白了女 孩儿的意思。 女 孩 儿 喜 欢 男 左 女 右。“怀”就是：他 有 “ 心 ” ， 然 而 她 说“不”。

作者：Kate

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VOCAB! 火锅

huǒ guō hotpot

结账

jié zhàng to pay the bill / to settle accounts

支付

( )

fù

to pay (money)

单数

dān shù positive odd number

双数

shuāng shù even number

甜品

tián pǐn dessert

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r e m m gra ew br

语法：马上……

马上”是一个副词，表示事情将很快发生，也可以表示，前一件事发生后，另一件事在较短时间内发 生，但事情发生的时间间隔是由说话人判断，主观性较大。和英语里的shortly/soon意思相近，但是英语 中的shortly/soon/immediately常放在句尾或句首，中文里的“马上”常用于主语后。 " 马上 " is an adverb indicating that something will happen soon, or another thing will happen in a “

shorter period of time after the previous one, but the time interval between the things happening is judged by the speaker, which is more subjective. The meaning is similar to shortly/soon/immediately in English, but shortly/soon/immediately is often put at the end or beginning of a sentence, while " " is often used after the subject.

马上

Structure: Subject +

马上 + do sth.

Examples:

电影马上开始，请大家等一下。 The movie will start soon. Please wait. 老师刚说出问题，我马上就想到了答案。

Teacher just said the question and I thought of the answer immediately.

TEACHER'S NOTE

这篇文章中描述了一个有趣的相亲故事，吃完饭究竟是男生付钱还是女生付钱呢？这在中西文化中往往 存在不同的理解。印象中，西方文化更流行“AA”，而在中国，男生付钱占大多数情况，但如今 “AA” 在 中国的年轻人中也被普遍接受。文中大张的“精打细算”显然让他无法得到文中女孩子的喜欢。教师在教 学过程中可以组织一场辩论赛，询问学生如果是文中的大张，会怎么做，如果是女孩又会怎么做呢？ 文章中使用了“马上”、“然而”等词语以连接文章，在让学生理解“马上”的意思时，也可采用动作表演的方 式加深理解。 This article describes an interesting story of blind date. Does the guy or the girl pay after dinner? This is often interpreted differently in Chinese and Western cultures. I remember that "AA" is more popular in Western culture, while in China, man pays in most cases, but nowadays "AA" is also widely accepted among Chinese young people. Zhang's "careful budgeting" obviously prevents him from being liked by the girl in the article. Teachers can organize a debate, asking students what they would do if they were Zhang or the girl in the article.

The article uses words such as " " and " " to connect the article, and when students is learning the meaning of " ", they can also use action shows to deepen their understanding.

Editor Zhang Keai

马上

马上

然而

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：

( )

支付

fù

2

保留

bǎo liú

to keep / to retain / to have reservations (about sth)

3

播出

bō chū

to broadcast / to air (a TV program etc)

4

肠道

cháng dào

intestines / gut

5

穿越

chuān yuè

to pass through / to traverse / to cross

6

传统

chuán tǒng

tradition / traditional / convention / conventional

7

8 9 10 11 12 13

代言 单数 电视剧 堵塞 副业 糕点 工序

to pay (money)

dài yán

to be a spokesperson / to be an ambassador (for a brand) / to endorse

dān shù

positive odd number

diàn shì jù

TV series / TV drama

dǔ sè

to clog up / blockage

fù yè

sideline; side occupation

gāo diǎn

cakes / pastries

gōng xù

working procedure / process

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Glossary

1

化妆品

huà zhuāng cosmetic / makeup product pǐn

15

昏迷

hūn mí

to lose consciousness / to be in a coma / stupor / coma / stunned / disoriented

16

火锅

huǒ guō

hotpot

jiàng jiě

(chemistry) degradation / to degrade

jiāo lǜ

anxious / worried / apprehensive

18

降解 焦虑

19

结账

jié zhàng

to pay the bill / to settle accounts

20

理财

lǐ cái

financial management / finance

21

偶像

ǒu xiàng

idol

22

品质

pǐn zhì

character / intrinsic quality (of a person) / quality

23

平行

píng xíng

parallel / of equal rank / simultaneous

24

签名

qiān míng

to sign (one's name with a pen etc)

25

情节

qíng jié

plot / circumstances

26

摄入

shè rù

to take in / to absorb / to consume / intake / consumption

17

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Glossary

14

生涯

shēng yá

career / life (way in which sb lives) / period of one's life

28

失踪

shī zōng

to be missing / to disappear / unaccounted for

33

双数 水母 甜品 填埋 通勤

34

演戏

yǎn xì

to put on a play / to perform / fig. to pretend / to feign

35

疫情

yì qíng

epidemic situation

36

营造

yíng zào

to build (housing) / to construct / to make

yuán liào

raw material

29 30 31 32

38

原料 窒息

39

主人公

37

40 41

转型 综艺

shuāng shù even number shuǐ mǔ

jellyfish / medusa

tián pǐn

dessert

tián mái

landfill

tōng qín

commuting

zhì xī

to choke / to stifle / to suffocate

zhǔ rén gōng

hero (of a novel or film) / main protagonist

zhuǎn xíng transformation / to transform zōng yì

variety (entertainment format)

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Glossary

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