Cities of the future

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This dialogue explores the future of cities and the challenges urban planners face as more people migrate to cities, especially in developing countries. While mega-cities continue to grow, especially in the Global South, cities in wealthier nations are looking for ways to improve the quality of life.

Shops could be forced to accept cash in future

A report by the UK Treasury Committee has raised concerns about the decreasing acceptance of cash payments in shops and services, warning that vulnerable groups—including the elderly and people with learning difficulties—may be excluded if the trend continues. 

online learning 線上課程

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As students today have more choices than ever in how they obtain a college degree, online learning has emerged as a cost-effective and flexible alternative, particularly for non-traditional students. However, for traditional students, convenience may not always lead to the best academic and career outcomes.

出色 with flying colors

"With flying colors" can be used in many situations beyond exams. It generally means to succeed brilliantly or perform exceptionally well in any challenge, task, or competition.

好難 hard work

🐂Acing a test takes hard work, dedication, and time.

🐃People of all ages need to stay emotionally healthy, but setting boundaries requires hard work and consistency.

打扮 dress up

🌽She loves to dress up her dog in cute outfits for special occasions.
她喜歡在特別場合幫她的狗打扮得可愛又時尚。

旅遊亮點 tourist draw

🍅The cherry blossom festival in Japan is a big tourist draw, attracting millions of visitors each year.

日本的櫻花祭是一大旅遊亮點，每年吸引數百萬遊客前來參觀。

古裝 period costumes

🐮The museum offers a special exhibition where guests can try on period costumes from different eras.

博物館提供特別展覽，讓遊客試穿來自不同時代的古裝

Should fast food sponsor sport? 限制速食公司贊助體育?

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The BBC Learning English "6 Minute English" episode discusses the ethics of unhealthy food and drink companies sponsoring major sporting events, particularly the Olympics. While Olympic athletes promote fitness and health, some sponsors sell products linked to obesity and disease.

雅思文法:使役動詞 let

來看看let這個使役動詞的用法:
let＋受詞＋原型動詞