How the World Works (H1)
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#1
"The phone was invented over a century ago," says Hana.
「電話是一百多年前發明的，」哈娜說。
#2
"Many diseases are now treated with new drugs," says Sarah.
「許多疾病現在都用新藥來治療，」莎拉說。
#3
"This bridge was designed by a famous architect," says Emma.
「這座橋是由一位著名的建築師設計的，」艾瑪說。
#4
"The problem can be solved with teamwork," says Ryan.
「這個問題可以透過團隊合作來解決，」萊恩說。
#5
"Plastic is being replaced by greener materials," says Leo.
「塑膠正被更環保的材料所取代，」里奧說。
#6
"The results will be announced next week," says Hana.
「結果將於下週公佈，」哈娜說。
#7
"English is spoken all around the world," says Sarah.
「英文在全世界都有人說，」莎拉說。
#8
"The old temple is being repaired this year," says Emma.
「這座舊寺廟今年正在進行修繕，」艾瑪說。
#9
"These products are tested before they are sold," says Ryan.
「這些產品在售出前會經過測試，」萊恩說。
#10
"The award was given to a young scientist," says Leo.
「這個獎項頒給了一位年輕的科學家，」里奧說。
#11
"Mistakes should be seen as chances to learn," says Hana.
「錯誤應該被視為學習的契機，」哈娜說。
#12
"Great ideas are shared, not hidden," says Sarah.
「偉大的創意是被分享的，而不是被隱藏的，」莎拉說。
#13
Our modern world is shaped by countless discoveries.
我們現代的世界是由無數的發現所塑造而成的。
#14
Electricity was discovered through years of patient study.
電力是透過多年耐心的研究所發現的。
#15
Today, our homes are powered by it day and night.
今天，我們的房屋日夜都由它提供電力。
#16
Vaccines were created to protect people from disease.
疫苗被創造出來是為了保護人們免受疾病侵害。
#17
Millions of lives are saved by them every year.
每年有數百萬條生命被它們挽救。
#18
The internet was built to connect people across the world.
網際網路的建立是為了連結全世界的人們。
#19
Now information can be found in just a few seconds.
現在，只需幾秒鐘就能找到資訊。
#20
Robots are being designed to help in hospitals and farms.
機器人目前正被設計用來在醫院和農場中提供協助。
#21
Problems that once seemed impossible are being solved today.
曾經看似不可能的問題，如今正被解決中。
#22
New ideas are tested, improved, and shared by scientists.
「新的想法被科學家們測試、改進並分享。」哈娜說。
#23
Knowledge should be used to make life better for all.
知識應該被用來讓所有人的生活變得更好。
#24
We are reminded that progress is made by curious minds.
我們被提醒，進步是由好奇的心靈所創造的。
#25
"How are these medicines made, Emma?" asks Sarah.
「艾瑪，這些藥是如何製造的？」莎拉問。
#26
"They are produced in clean, modern labs," says Emma.
「它們是在乾淨、現代化的實驗室中被生產出來的，」艾瑪說。
#27
"Was the stadium built last year?" asks Ryan.
「這座體育場是去年建的嗎？」萊恩問道。
#28
"Yes, it was finished just a few months ago," says Leo.
「是的，它在幾個月前剛完工，」里奧說。
#29
"Can this problem be solved easily?" asks Hana.
「這個問題能被輕易解決嗎？」哈娜問道。
#30
"It can be solved if we work together," says Sarah.
「如果我們通力合作，它就能被解決，」莎拉說。
#31
"The new park is being built near the river," says Emma.
「新公園正在河邊建造中，」艾瑪說。
#32
"Many books are now read on screens," says Ryan.
「現在許多書都是在螢幕上閱讀的，」萊恩說。
#33
"Great discoveries are shared with everyone," says Hana.
「偉大的發現會與每個人分享，」哈娜說。
#34
"The future will be shaped by today's choices," says Leo.
「未來將由今天的選擇所塑造，」里奧說。