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Groundbreaking 常溫超導體成真?

Groundbreaking 常溫超導體成真?

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  Photo courtesy of 123rf   大部分超導體的形成都是在極低溫,因此製備十分困難,日前當南韓科學家說他們發現可以在常溫中展現出超導性的LK-99,業界無比興奮。不過這項消息也隨後被科學家們推翻,因為他們發現就目前的實驗結果看來,其並不具備超導體特質。知名科學期刊Nature,更直接在8/16刊登論文表示LK-99並非超導體,為整場常溫超導體的奇幻之旅畫下句點,筆者根據該文章做了簡單摘要,透過這篇文章,讀者可以知道一些基本超導體知識以及表達看法的相關單字。   In late July, a groundbreaking discovery drew public attention. A South Korean team claimed that LK-99 exhibited superconductivity at normal pressure and room temperatures up to 127°C, contrasting with conventional superconductors that work at extremely low temperatures and pressures. However, further investigations have shown that impurities, particularly copper sulfide, were responsible for its apparent characteristics of partial levitation over a magnet and sharp drops in electrical resistivity. Finally, multip
生活英語+國中會考【生活篇】字跡個性分析

生活英語+國中會考【生活篇】字跡個性分析

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CEFR:A2 ★ 單字 conservative [kən’sɝvətɪv] adj. 保守的 (國中挑戰800字) optimism [‘ɑptəmɪzəm] n. 樂觀 (國中挑戰800字)   ★ 實用字詞 handwriting analysis 筆跡分析 personality traits 人格特質   Analyzing Personality from Handwriting 從字跡分析個性 閱讀技巧:將長句分成短字詞,以利閱讀 A German /psychology professor/ proposed the theory/ that the brain /determines handwriting. 一位德國/心理學教授/提出理論/大腦/決定筆跡   動手做做看: Many psychologists also supported this theory and used handwriting analysis to identify various personality traits.   考題練習:TOEIC Bridge測驗+國中會考題型 According to the paragraph, what did a German psychology professor propose in the late 19th century? (A) Handwriting analysis can determine personality traits. (B) Handwriting is determined by the brain.
生活英語X國中會考 【生活篇】酷暑難過的真相

生活英語X國中會考 【生活篇】酷暑難過的真相

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★ 單字 record [ˈrek.ɚd ] n. 記錄(國中基礎1200字) responsible [rɪˈspɑːn.sə.bəl] adj. 有責任的(國中基礎1200字)   ★ 實用字詞 reassert (v.) 重申 climate change (n.)氣候變遷 global (adj.) 全球的 閱讀技巧:找出文章中的Signpost(標示語),以利閱讀。 First, the average global temperature and the sea surface temperature are higher than before.  Second, there is more ice losing in Antarctic sea. (第一,全球均溫和海洋表面溫度皆比以往高。第二,更多南極區的冰正在消失。)   考題練習:TOEIC Bridge測驗+國中會考題型         Why is the temperature in summer getting higher? (A) Climate change. (B) Extreme weather. (C) Wildfires. Which of the following is NOT the evidence of climate change? (A) The higher sea surface temperature. (B) The losing ice in Antarctic area. (C) The lower average global temperat
生活英語X國中會考 【生活篇】中元節

生活英語X國中會考 【生活篇】中元節

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★ 單字 festival [fes.tə.vəl ] n. 節日(國中基礎1200字) spirit [ˈspɪr.ət] n. 精神; 靈魂;心靈(國中進階2000字) respect [rɪˈspekt] n. v. 尊敬;尊重(國中基礎1200字) ★ 實用字詞 ritual (n.) 儀式 deceased (adj.) 去世的 scapegoat (n.) 代罪羔羊;替死鬼 閱讀技巧:找出文章中的名詞子句(that S + V),以利閱讀。 Chinese believe that the gate of hell opens on the first day of the month… (中國人相信地獄門在此月第一天打開…)   考題練習:TOEIC Bridge測驗+國中會考題型 When is the Ghost Festival? (A) On the first day of the seventh month. (B) On the fifteenth day of the seventh month. (C) On the last day of the seventh month. What do Chinese people do to celebrate the Ghost Festival? (A) Release sky lanterns. (B) Set off fireworks. (C) Prepare food offerings. What CAN’T people do during the Ghost month? (A) Go swimming.
4個字 搞定職缺工作敘述

4個字 搞定職缺工作敘述

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企業在徵才時,首先會從履歷來判斷是否要和對方進行第二關面試,因此履歷的好壞決定求職的成敗。本次介紹4個用來描述工作內容的英文動詞,能為履歷及面試大大加分,同時也是TOEIC測驗的常考單字。 We are seeking a motivated Sales Manager to drive sales growth. As a Sales Manager, you’ll implement effective sales strategies, coordinate sales activities, supervise operations, and evaluate performance. Responsibilities include setting sales targets, mentoring the team, analyzing market trends, etc. (我們正在尋找一位主動積極的業務經理來推動我們業績成長。擔任業務經理需要有效執行銷售策略,協調銷售活動,管理任務的執行,並評估銷售表現,詳細的職務責任包含設定銷售目標,輔導帶領團隊,分析市場趨勢等。)   coordinate 協調 coordinate當動詞解釋為「協調、相互配合」,由字首「co- 」可判斷出有together、with「相互一起」的意思,coordinate經常搭配與活動或任務相關的名詞,例如activity、efforts、campaign、work、operation,甚至負面的單字attack「攻擊」也可以和coordinate做搭配。若要形容一個人負責協調或整合的工作,那就是一位coordinator「協調者」。 The event planner coordinated all the logistics, incl
生活英語X國中會考【社團篇】K-Pop舞蹈社募集

生活英語X國中會考【社團篇】K-Pop舞蹈社募集

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★ 單字 fan  [fæn] (n.) 粉絲  國中基礎1200字 club 〔 klʌb 〕 (n.) 社團 國中基礎1200字 experience [ɪkˋspɪrɪəns] (n.)  國中基礎1200字 beginning  [bɪˈgɪnɪŋ](n.) 開始  國中基礎1200字 beginner [bɪˈgɪnɚ].(n.) 初學者 ★ 實用字詞 whether A or B 無論是A還是B No+ N. is required. 不需要... Let’s VR. 讓我們一起...吧! There’s an announcement on the bulletin board. 公佈欄上有一張告示。 閱讀技巧:將長句分成短字詞,以利閱讀 Whether/ you're /a beginner/ or /know some steps,/ all students/ are welcome. 無論/你是/一位初學者/或者/知道一些舞步,/所有學生/都歡迎。   動手做做看:將長句分成短字詞 Whether the weather is sunny or rainy, everyone will be happy. 考題練習:TOEIC Bridge測驗+國中會考題型 1.Which K-pop dance club is looking for new members? (A) TWICE Dance Club (B) Blackpink Dance Club (C) BTS Dance Club (D) K-pop Dance Club 2.When is the first meeting of the K-pop Dan