2025 年 4 月 16 日｜HOT 基礎英文新聞｜EP96
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第一則：AMD 董事長蘇姿丰強調台灣生態系重要性
AMD董事長暨執行長蘇姿丰於4月15日出席台大椰林講座。她表示，已前往新竹與台積電等夥伴會面，並感謝台積電的支持，成功推出首款2奈米晶片。蘇姿丰表示 ，AMD將在美國擴大布局，以建立更具彈性的供應鏈，涵蓋晶片及伺服器領域，並持續深化與台積電的合作關係。她強調，半導體供應鏈複雜，而台灣生態系對AMD非常重要，彼此有廣泛而深入的合作關係。AMD希望能在全球多地建立強大的供應網絡。
AMD Chairwoman Lisa Su Highlights Importance of Taiwan Ecosystem
On April 15, AMD Chairwoman and CEO Lisa Su attended the NTU Royal Palm Lecture. She mentioned visiting Hsinchu to meet partners like TSMC and thanked TSMC for their support in launching the first 2nm chip. Lisa Su stated that AMD will expand its presence in the U.S. to build a more flexible supply chain, covering chips and servers, while deepening cooperation with TSMC. She emphasized the complexity of the semiconductor supply chain and the crucial role of Taiwan’s ecosystem for AMD. They aim to establish strong supply networks globally.
第二則：凱蒂佩芮完成太空之旅 激動吻地並承諾創作新歌
美國流行樂天后凱蒂佩芮於4月14日搭乘藍源火箭，與5名女性組成團隊飛向距離地球表面超過100公里的卡門線。她們成功返回地表後，凱蒂佩芮激動地親吻地面，並表示將創作與這次旅程相關的新歌。這次全女性太空飛行標誌著藍源第11次次軌道載人飛行任務的完成，而 凱蒂佩芮也成為首位進入太空的流行歌手。
Katy Perry Completes Space Journey, Promises New Song
On April 14, American pop star Katy Perry flew with a team of five women on a Blue Origin rocket, reaching over 100 kilometers above Earth’s surface. After successfully returning, she kissed the ground and announced plans to create a new song inspired by the journey. This all-female space flight marked Blue Origin’s 11th suborbital crewed mission, and Katy Perry became the first pop singer in space.
第三則：陽明山小油坑火災撲滅，感測器疑似為起火原因
台北市陽明山小油坑於4月14日發生大規模火災，消防員攜帶消防器具沿步道上山救火，並出動空勤總隊的黑鷹直升機協助滅火。火勢延燒近5小時，影響面積達50公頃。初步調查顯示，火災可能由空氣品質感測器的電池引發。
台北市消防局面臨水源不足和地形崎嶇等挑戰，派出3條超過3公里的水線，加壓送水以克服困難。國研院則表示，若調查證實設備為起火原因，將承擔相關責任，絕不卸責。此次事件引起社會廣泛關注，相關單位將持續調查以確保未來安全。
Yangmingshan Xiaoyoukeng Fire Extinguished, Sensor Suspected as Cause
On April 14, a large fire broke out at Xiaoyoukeng in Yangmingshan, Taipei. Firefighters carried equipment up the trail to fight the fire, with support from Black Hawk helicopters. The fire burned for nearly 5 hours, affecting an area of 50 hectares. Initial investigations suggest the fire might have started from the battery of an air quality sensor.
Taipei City Fire Department faced challenges like limited water sources and rugged terrain, deploying three water lines over 3 kilometers and using pumps to overcome difficulties. National Institutes of Applied Research stated that if the equipment is confirmed as the cause, they will take full responsibility. This incident has attracted public attention, and authorities will continue to investigate to ensure future safety.
第四則：學習日本交辦技術 提升溝通效率與執行力
商周執行長郭奕伶在其專欄中探討日本人「交辦講五遍」的技術，強調其在提升企業溝通效率和執行力上的重要性。隨著職位提升，她意識到在帶領轉型專案時，對於新進或資淺同仁，必須落實五層次的交辦方法：首先是清楚佈達任務，其次是請對方再確認以避免誤解，接著釐清任務目的以確保方向一致，然後制定備案以應對突發狀況，最後是強化責任感，鼓勵主動思考。這些步驟能有效避免因默契不足導致的溝通不良，確保團隊成員理解目標並提高工作效率。
Learning Japan's Task Delegation Technique to Enhance Communication and Execution
Business Weekly CEO Kuo Yi-Ling explores the Japanese “five-step delegation” technique, highlighting its importance in improving communication and execution in businesses. As she advanced in her career, she realized the need to implement this method when leading transformation projects, especially with new or junior colleagues.
The five steps are: clearly assigning tasks, having the recipient confirm to avoid misunderstandings, clarifying the task’s purpose to ensure alignment, creating alternative plans for unexpected situations, and strengthening a sense of responsibility to encourage proactive thinking. These steps effectively prevent miscommunication due to lack of understanding, ensuring team members grasp goals and improve efficiency.
第五則：麥當勞標誌色彩心理學揭祕
麥當勞的紅色和黃色標誌一直以來都在全球範圍內吸引著消費者的目光。根據行為設計公司的專家哈勒指出，紅色激發食慾和注意力，而黃色則帶來快樂感受。這兩種顏色的結合，代表速度和敏捷，吸引消費者快速消費。近期，麥當勞也在部分歐洲分店採用綠色，以強調環保形象。
Unveiling the Color Psychology of McDonald's Logo
McDonald’s red and yellow logo has long attracted consumers worldwide. According to Haller, an expert from a behavioral design company, red stimulates appetite and attention, while yellow conveys happiness. The combination of these colors symbolizes speed and agility, enticing consumers to make quick purchases. Recently, McDonald’s has also adopted green in some European locations to emphasize an eco-friendly image.
Let’s wrap up today’s episode. We’ve learned about some important events happening around the world.
- AMD Chairwoman Lisa Su emphasized the critical role of Taiwan’s ecosystem in the semiconductor supply chain and plans to deepen cooperation with TSMC.
- Katy Perry completed a space journey with Blue Origin and plans to release a new song inspired by her experience, marking the first pop singer’s venture into space.
- A large fire at Xiaoyoukeng in Yangmingshan was extinguished, with initial investigations suggesting an air quality sensor battery as the cause, prompting further scrutiny.
- Business Weekly CEO Kuo Yi-Ling highlights Japan’s “five-step delegation” technique as a key method for enhancing communication and execution in business projects.
- McDonald’s uses red and yellow in its logo to stimulate appetite and happiness, with recent green additions in Europe highlighting an eco-friendly focus.
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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