MY LEARNING PLAN 1

 Breaking News English

economic(adj.):經濟的

The government's economic policies have led us into the worst recession in years.

政府的經濟政策使我們遭遇了多年來最爲嚴重的經濟衰退。
conference (n.):會議

They frequently hold conferences at that hotel.

他們常在那家飯店舉辦會議。
 considerable (adj.):相當大的

The fire caused considerable damage to the church.

那場火災給教堂造成了重大損失。

 pensions (n.):養老金

He won't be able to draw his pension until he's 65.

他要等到65歲以後才能領取養老金。

dub(v.):稱…爲，將…冠以

She was dubbed by the newspaper "the Angel of Death".她被報紙稱為「死亡天使」。

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News English

world's currency reserves 

Since the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944, the US dollar’s been the world’s reserve currency.

Now, this status dictates that the majority of global currency reserves are held in dollars. The upside of this is that for decades, there’s been a steady global demand for dollars that tends to push the value above what would be in a neutral system. This makes imports less expensive and has contributed to the US becoming an importer nation. However, something appears to be changing. In 2001, 73% of the world’s reserves were held in US dollars, compared to 58% today. This trend has accelerated since Russia invaded Ukraine because the US decided to freeze Russia’s dollar assets.

Although the Chinese yuan has gained in status in recent years, it still accounts for only 2.7% of the world’s reserves. The Japanese yen has gone from 3.5% in 2014 to a current level of 5.5%. The rest of the gains that counterbalanced the dollar’s losses have been shared with many of the world’s currencies. Most analysts believe that the lack of a single suitable replacement is probably enough to ensure the dollar’s dominance will remain, but this is definitely a trend worth watching.

dictates 命令；決定，規定 

The rules dictate that only running shoes must be worn on the track.

counterbalanced  使平衡；抵消；彌補

The ugliness of the resort is counterbalanced by the excellence of the skiing.

dominance 主導地位；支配地位；優勢

The company's growing dominance of the sport shoe industry.

 

                     Taylor Swift - Red

Lyrics

Loving him is like driving a new Maserati down a dead end street
Faster than the wind, passionate as sin, ending so suddenly
Loving him is like trying to change your mind
Once you're already flying through the free fall
Like the colors in autumn, so bright, just before they lose it all

Losing him was blue, like I'd never known
Missing him was dark gray, all alone
Forgetting him was like trying to know
Somebody you never met
But loving him was red
Loving him was red

Touching him was like realizing all you ever wanted
Was right there in front of you
Memorizing him was as easy as knowing all the words
To your old favorite song
Fighting with him was like trying to solve a crossword
And realizing there's no right answer
Regretting him was like wishing you never found out
That love could be that strong

Losing him was blue, like I'd never known
Missing him was dark gray, all alone
Forgetting him was like trying to know
Somebody you never met
But loving him was red
Oh, red
Burning red

Remembering him comes in flashbacks and echoes
Tell myself it's time now gotta let go
But moving on from him is impossible
When I still see it all in my head
In burning red
Burning, it was red

Oh, losing him was blue, like I'd never known
Missing him was dark gray, all alone
Forgetting him was like trying to know
Somebody you never met
'Cause loving him was red
Yeah, yeah, red
Burning red

And that's why he's spinning 'round in my head
Comes back to me, burning red
Yeah, yeah
His love was like driving a new Maserati down a dead end street

Red is a popular song by Taylor Swift, released in 2012.  Taylor Swift is an American.

Three words I learned 

crossword 填字遊戲 I do the Times crossword every morning.

 flashback（電影、故事或戲劇的）閃回，倒敍

I kept having flashbacks of her lying there bleeding.

echo 回音 The echoes of his scream sounded in the cave for several seconds.

"Red" by Taylor Swift is a popular song that resonates with people for several reasons. The song's lyrics capture the raw emotions and intensity of falling in love, while its catchy melody and upbeat tempo make it a pleasure to listen to. Additionally, the relatability of the song's themes and Taylor Swift's powerful vocal performance make it a beloved hit among fans of all ages.

好想講英文

 

【這是在幹麻？】關於財務英文 | About finance | host. Jack

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24h-fLrnqkE

uniform invoice 統一發票

I always keep my uniform invoice receipts to claim tax deductions.

check your numbers對發票

Make sure to check the numbers on the invoice to ensure that they match with the actual products or services purchased.

track one's expenses記帳

Tracking my expenses helps me stick to my budget.

to make ends meet收支平衡

I work hard to make ends meet every month.

account  balance帳戶餘額

I check my account balance regularly to avoid overdraft fees.

economizing/being thrifty節省

Economizing on unnecessary expenses has helped me save money.

My grandfather has always been thrifty and would never waste money on things he doesn't need.

deposit/put aside money存錢

I made a deposit into my savings account for a rainy day.

It's a good idea to put aside some money every month for emergencies or unexpected expenses.

chip in 湊錢

We all need to chip in and contribute to the household expenses.

New Introduction

  Hi, I’m Jacob! I’m a sophomore student at the National Taipei University of Business, and I major in International Business. In my free time, I like listening to English pop songs, and my favorite singer is Lauv. Also, I love watching anime. I recently went to many anime exhibitions, such as Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy Family, and Demon Slayer. So if you are a huge fan of anime, follow me for more information!

Introduction

   Hi, I’m Jacob! I’m a sophomore-year student of National Taipei University of Business, and I currently major in international business.  During my leisure time, I like listening to English pop songs, and my favorite singer is Lauv.  Also, I love watching anime.  I recently went to many anime exhibitions, such as Jujutsu Kaisen, Spy Family and Demon Slayer.  So if you are a huge fan of anime, follow me for more information!