How animal shelters in Taiwan are making adoption easier
In the past, animal shelters in Taiwan were horrible places. Most of them were very old buildings that were dirty, noisy, and crowded. For animals, living on the street might have been a better option than going to one of these shelters. In 2014, the government decided to change this. Since then, 26 animal shelters in 20 cities across Taiwan have been rebuilt, renovated, or repaired with support from the government. The new buildings are so beautiful that some have even become tourist attractions. For example, the Taichung Animal Shelter Houli Park has won awards for its beautiful design.
In 2017, the government also made a new law that no longer allowedsheltersto kill animals that didn’t get adopted. Even though this saves animals’ lives, it means there are even more animals living in shelters. Fortunately, the larger new shelters can providemore space for the strays. More importantly, people will be more likely to adopt animals because the new shelters are more pleasant to visit. Some shelters, such as the one in Kaohsiung’s Yanchao District, even have a space where people can spend time with the pets before adopting them. The shelter is Taiwan’s first animal education park and plays a role in educating visitors about the importance of animal life.
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Words in Use
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shelter
[ˋʃɛltɚ]
n. 庇護所（可數）；遮蔽物（可數）；遮蔽，庇護（不可數）
vt. 遮蔽；保護
I’d like to know how to donate clothing to a homeless shelter.
我想知道該如何捐助衣物到遊民庇護所。
It’s raining now. Let’s take shelter in that temple over there.
現在要下雨了，我們到那裡的廟裡躲一下吧。
It is against the law to shelter a criminal from the police. 包庇罪犯逃避警方追緝是犯法的。
A big umbrella sheltered us from the sun.
一把大傘保護我們免於日曬。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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adoption
[əˋdɑpʃən]
n. 採用，採取（不可數）
Everyone hoped that the adoption of the new strategy would improve conditions at the company.
大家都希望採用新策略能改善公司的情況。
英檢中高
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adopt
[əˋdɑpt]
vt. 採用，採納
vt. & vi. 收養
=
accept
The general manager adopted my proposal without hesitation.
總經理毫不猶豫地採用了我的提案。
Ben’s wife is barren, so they’ve decided to adopt a baby boy.
班的太太不孕，因此他們決定領養一個小男嬰。
As Nicole couldn’t have a baby of her own, she decided to adopt.
因為妮可沒辦法懷有自己的小孩，她決定領養一個。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 4
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horrible
[ˋhɔrəb!]
a. 可怕的；很糟的
=
terrible
The horrible accident was the worst one we’ve had this year.
這起可怕的意外是今年我們經歷最嚴重的一件。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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option
[ˋɑpʃən]
n. 選擇
=
choice
=
alternative
Because of the rising flood waters, we had no option but to evacuate our home and head for higher ground.
由於洪水水位持續升高，我們除了離開家園前往地勢較高之處以外別無選擇。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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allow
[əˋlaʊ]
vt. 允許，讓
=
permit
Talking is not allowed during the test.
考試期間不得交談。
My parents wouldn’t allow me to go out alone.
我爸媽不允許我一個人出門。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 1
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fortunately
[ˋfɔɪtʃənɪtlɪ]
adv. 幸運地
=
luckily
Fortunately, Rex found the money he had lost. 很幸運地，雷克斯找到他遺失的錢。
高中 Level 4
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renovate
[ˋrɛnə͵vet]
vt. 翻新，整修
All the money donated will go towards renovating this old temple. 所有捐款都將用來重修這座舊廟宇。
多益金色
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stray
[stre]
vi. 偏離原路，走失失；入歧途
a. 走失的；散落的，零星的
We strayed off the path and got lost in the mountains.
我們偏離了小徑，迷失在山中。
Helen’s daughter has strayed from the good path
she was on; she dropped out of school and started
taking drugs.
海倫的女兒誤入歧途；她輟學並開始吸毒。
A stray hair at the crime scene led to the arrest of the
local politician for murder.
犯罪現場一根散落的頭髮導致當地的政治家因謀殺案而被捕。
高中 Level 6
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district
[ˋdɪstrɪkt]
n. （行政）區
=
area
=
zone
Which district of the city do you live in?
你住在這座城市的哪一區？
高中 Level 4
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provide
[prəˋvaɪd]
vt. 提供
I’ll provide you with everything you need for the mission.
我會提供你這項任務中所需的一切。
I bought a lot of canned food to provide against the coming typhoon.
我買了很多罐頭食物，為即將來襲的颱風做準備。
高中 Level 2
Practical Phrases
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allow sb to V
使某人得以⋯⋯；允許某人做⋯⋯
The company allows its employeesto wear casual clothes to work.
該公司允許其員工穿著休閒服裝上班。
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provide sth for sb
提供某人某物
I’ll provide you with everything you need for the mission.
我會提供你這項任務中所需的一切。
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provide sb with sth
提供某人某物
= furnish sb with sth
This company provides you with all the equipment you’ll need for camping.
這家公司提供你露營所需的一切裝備。
I’ll provide you with everything you need for the mission.
我會提供你這項任務中所需的一切。
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play a role in
在⋯⋯發揮重要作用，在⋯⋯方面扮演重要角色
The parents played a role in the education of their children.
這對父母在他們孩子的教育方面扮演重要角色。
