2025 年 8 月 23日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜S1 EP23
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第一則：明年度總預算曝光! 三族群減稅軍公教福利惹議
行政院於8月21日通過115年度中央政府總預算案，歲出突破3兆元，預估明年需舉債4,000億元。院長卓榮泰指出，若符合所得門檻，三類族群包含租屋青年、四口家庭與三代同堂家庭，明年起可望免繳綜合所得稅。
志願役加薪及警消退休金則因尚未納入本次預算而引起爭議，藍白立委也提出批評，此案將待後續規劃與釋憲結果再行處理。
Next Tear's Budget Exposed: Tax Cuts for Three Groups and Controversy over Public Sector Workers’ Benefit
On August 21, the Executive Yuan approved the 2026 central government budget, with expenditures exceeding NT$3 trillion and an estimated NT$400 billion in borrowing required for next year. Premier Cho Jung tai noted that if income thresholds are met, three categories of groups—including young renters, a family of four, and a three-generation family—may be exempt from paying income tax starting next year.
The pay raise for volunteer soldiers and pensions for police and firefighters have sparked controversy because they were not included in this budget. Blue and white legislators have also raised criticism, it will wait for further planning and the results of constitutional interpretation before taking action.
第二則：美國擬股權換補助 台積電拒絕可能退還
台幣昨天受外資大舉匯出影響，重貶創三個月新低。短期若美元續強，台幣可能再走低。經濟部長郭智輝於8月20日表示，希望新台幣維持過去六年平均31元，避免波動過大。他指出，中小企業最擔心日韓貨幣貶值，增加出口壓力。
央行回應，匯率受國際資金與美元影響，明天走勢難以預測，也無法承諾穩定到農曆年前。但若出現異常波動，央行仍會介入維持市場秩序。
U.S. May Seek Shares for Subsidies, TSMC May Return Funds
The Trump administration said it will not take shares in TSMC or other major semiconductor companies, but it may ask firms that do not expand investment to give shares in exchange for subsidies. The U.S. Department of Commerce is also considering holding shares in Intel, and the plan is still under discussion.
TSMC executives have discussed that if they are asked to give shares, they may consider returning the subsidies to show their stance. Experts believe this could trigger pushback from companies and bring more attention to the government’s chip subsidy policy.
第三則：手機通話請移玄關！高鐵寧靜車廂9月啟動
高鐵董事長史哲於8月22日宣布，將實行「寧靜車廂」措施，並預計9月22日正式上線。
新規明訂車廂內通話須移至玄關、且使用3C產品必戴耳機。實施初期有3個月勸導期，由列車長與服勤員先行勸導，並投入廣播、公告等資源，讓旅客清楚了解新規定，但屢未配合者恐遭拒載。
Please move to the entrance hall to make phone calls! HSR quiet carriages to launch in September
On August 22, High Speed Rail Chairman Shi Che announced that a “quiet carriage” measure would be implemented, with an official launch date of September 22.
New regulations stipulate that passengers must move to the entrance to make phone calls inside the train carriage and must wear headphones when using electronic devices. During the initial implementation period of three months, train conductors and attendants will first issue warnings, and announcements and notices will be made to ensure that passengers are fully aware of the new regulations. However, passengers who repeatedly fail to comply may be refused boarding.
第四則：績效獎金陷阱？專家揭激勵真相
麻省理工學院研究顯示，金錢獎勵反而降低解決複雜問題的表現。專家強調，傳統的金錢誘因雖適用於工廠時代，但已不合現代工作環境。
學者認為，內在驅動力如使命感、自主權與專精度，才是真正動力來源。若獎勵設計不當，不僅可能削弱員工熱情，也會導致不切實際的承諾。
The Bonus Trap? Experts Reveal the Truth About Motivation
A study from MIT shows that money rewards can actually reduce performance in solving complex problems. Experts stressed that traditional cash incentives worked in the factory era, but no longer fit the modern workplace.
Scholars believe that inner drives such as purpose, autonomy, and mastery are the real sources of motivation. If reward systems are poorly designed, they may not only weaken employee passion but also lead to unrealistic promises.
第五則：蔡依林早睡秘訣 網友跟風瘋傳
天后蔡依林在Podcast中分享，她每天晚上九點半就睡覺，認為早睡能幫助美容與減重。這段分享在社群平台上掀起模仿風潮，也引發大眾對早睡的討論。
營養師指出，早睡能穩定血糖、抑制暴食並促進脂肪燃燒。研究顯示，早睡若配合早起運動，更能有效降低體脂，達成減重效果。
Jolin Tsai’s Early Bedtime Secret Sparks Online Trend
Pop star Jolin Tsai shared on a podcast that she goes to bed at 9:30 every night, believing that sleeping early helps with beauty and weight loss. Her words started a wave of imitation on social media and also drew public discussion about early sleep.
Nutritionists said that going to bed early can help keep blood sugar steady, stop overeating, and boost fat burning. Research shows that sleeping early with morning exercise can lower body fat more effectively and improve weight loss results.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan approved the 2026 national budget, offering tax exemptions for three groups while sparking debate over excluded military and police benefits.
The U.S. is weighing whether to ask chipmakers like TSMC to give shares in exchange for subsidies, though companies warn they may push back.
Taiwan High Speed Rail will introduce “Quiet Carriages” on September 22, where phone calls are banned inside and violators may be refused boarding.
An MIT study revealed that large cash bonuses can actually harm performance in complex tasks, highlighting the importance of intrinsic motivation.
Pop star Jolin Tsai sparked an online trend by revealing her 9:30 p.m. bedtime, with experts noting that early sleep aids weight loss and health.
In the next episode, we will together explore the recent hot news with you in the morning. Don’t forget to come back. Have a nice day and hear me next time. Bye!
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