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Shovel Supermen Dig Hope from Hualien’s Mud
Heavy rain brought by Typhoon Ragasa caused the barrier lake above Matai’an Creek in Hualien’s Guangfu Township to overflow on September 23, 2025. The sudden rush of water and mud destroyed a major bridge and swept through nearby villages, leaving significant damage in its wake.
The barrier lake was formed in July, when heavy rain caused landslides and blocked the creek’s natural flow. As rainwater built up, the lake grew increasingly unstable. When Typhoon Ragasa hit, the water level rose rapidly and finally overflowed.
In the aftermath, volunteers across Taiwan, known as “shovel supermen,” stepped in to help. Wearing rain boots and carrying shovels, they cleared thick mud, delivered food and supplies, and helped residents clean their homes. Their efforts and unity have become a powerful symbol of hope not only to the community but to the entire island.
What Did You Learn?
1. Why did the barrier lake above Matai’an Creek overflow?
The doctor will monitor the patient for two days after surgery.
手術後醫生會監控這位病患兩天。
The nurse made sure that the patient was closely monitored.
護士確保該病人有受到嚴密監控。
The monitor at the rich man's house showed that the thief broke in through a window at around 2 a.m.
這有錢人家的監視器顯示小偷在凌晨 2 點左右從窗戶闖入。
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor.
今日班機的詳細資訊顯示在螢幕上。
The teacher selected Ben as class monitor.
老師選班為班長。
The river overflowed because of the heavy rainfall all week.
因為整星期下大雨,所以這條河的水就溢出來了。
Not paying attention, Yolanda poured so much orange juice into the cup that it overflowed the edge.
尤蘭達並沒注意到,結果她往杯裡倒了太多的柳橙汁溢了出來了。
When Amy heard of the death of her father, her eyes overflowed with tears.
當艾美得知父親過世時,她的眼中充滿了淚水。
I put a bucket underneath the water tank to catch the overflow.
我在水槽底下擺了一個水桶來裝溢出來的水。
The museum overflowed with curious visitors on its opening day.
博物館開幕那天擠滿了好奇的遊客。
After visiting Canada, Tim hoped that one day he could become a resident of that country.
提姆到訪加拿大後,希望有一天能成為該國的居民。
Julia is a first-year resident in pediatrics at Boston Hospital.
茱莉亞是在波士頓醫院服務第一年的小兒科住院醫生。
Susan has been resident in Germany since she was a teenager.
蘇珊自青少年時就一直居住在德國。
Millions of people around the globe waited to
witness the rare occurrence of the total solar eclipse.
全球數以百萬的人等待觀看罕見的日全蝕。
The women's rights movement swept through that small country.
女權運動迅速席捲了這個小國。
Wildfires swept through the forest after weeks of drought.
乾旱數週後,野火席捲了整片森林。
The hurricane left destruction in its wake across the coastal towns.
颶風過境,在沿海城鎮留下一片毀壞。
I need to do more exercise to build up my muscles.
我需要多做運動來鍛鍊我的肌肉。
Without regular exercise, fat can build up in the body.
如果不經常運動,脂肪就會在體內堆積。
Snow built up on the roof after the storm.
暴風雪過後,屋頂上積滿了雪。
The babysitter stepped in when the two brothers were fighting over a toy car.
當兩兄弟在爭奪一輛玩具車時,褓姆介入停止紛爭。
I asked Katie a math question and she responded to it quickly.
我問凱蒂一個數學問題,她很快便回答我。
The patient responded well to the new medicine.
病人對新藥的反應良好。
The company responded to customer concerns by improving safety.
該公司透過提升安全性來應對顧客的疑慮。
Technology changes how we live. To be more specific, the internet allows us to shop, study, and even work online.
科技改變了我們的生活方式。更具體地說,網路讓我們能線上購物、學習甚至工作。