Many a boy is in the playground now. = Many boys are in the playground now.
More than one person is in the hall.
News (politics/ economics/ mathematics/ linguistics) doesn’t interest me at all.
複數的主詞：下列句子中的主詞視同複數
The police have arrested the suspect.
Poultry are raised everywhere in the countryside.
Thecrew are working hard to row the boat.
People nowadays spend a lot of money on electric appliances.
用單數動詞表達整體，用複數動詞表達全部個體的集合的字： class / family / audience / committee
例句： His family is a big family. His family are all teachers. A large audience was in the auditorium last night. All the audience were moved.
The + Adj. (表達抽象意義) 視為單數主詞 The + Adj. (表達全部屬性的人) 視為複數主詞
例句： The good is an important part of human nature. 善良是人性中重要的一部分。 The rich are not always happy. 富有的人不會永遠快樂。
下列表達由B決定動詞為單數或複數動詞，因為最靠近動詞。
A or B + 動詞…
Either A or B + 動詞…
Neither A nor B + 動詞…
Not only A but (also) B + 動詞…
例句： Her older sister or parentshave a successful business. Either May’s parents or hersisterhas a successful business. Neither the twin brothers nor theirfatherwasseen at the park yesterday.
下列表達由A決定動詞為單數或複數動詞，因為介系詞片語在句中位置可改變。
A with B + 動詞…
A as well as B + 動詞…
A no less than B + 動詞…
例句： Thefatherdog with its four baby dogs comes into the village for food every day. (說明：主詞the father dog是第三人稱單數，因此動詞come加上s。)
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the biggest military mobilization in Europe since World War II. 俄國對烏克蘭的侵略是第二次世界大戰之後歐洲最大的軍事的動員， It seems that an aggressive Russian leader amassed troops and invaded its neighbor. 看起來似乎是一個好戰的國家領導人聚集軍隊，然後侵略鄰國。 Then several rounds of diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine have failed to stop the war, so some countries led by the US stood together to impose sanctions on Russia over the invasion. 接著就是俄羅斯跟烏克蘭之間進行幾輪失敗的外交談判，美國為主導的西方國家開始站在一起，對俄羅斯的侵略行為實施經濟制裁。 Taiwan is one of those countries. 台灣也加入這個制裁的行列。
However, Russia didn’t stop there. 然而俄羅斯並沒有因此而停止， It has been increasingly intensifying attacks, flattening cities with overwhelming and indiscriminate firepower. 反而不斷的加強攻擊，對城市進行全面的無差別的砲火襲擊。 The war has claimed thousands of lives. 這場戰爭已經造成了數千人死亡， It has also prompted more than two million people to flee Ukraine in less than two weeks, spurring refugee crisis. 戰火造成超過2百萬人兩周內逃離烏克蘭，造成難民危機。
While most people focus on the invasion, fatalities, and refugees, few focus on the cause. 相對於大多數人將焦點放在侵略、死傷、及難民，很少人去注意到這場戰爭的起因。
After the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s, NATO expanded eastward, eventually taking in most of the European nations that had once been in the Soviet Union. 在1990年代初期蘇聯瓦解後，北大西洋公約組織往東擴展，最終將歐洲大多數原屬於蘇聯的國家的納入北約。 For example, the Baltic republics of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia joined NATO in 2004. 例如，波羅的海的立陶宛、拉脫維亞、愛沙尼亞共和國都在2004年加入了北約。 As a result, NATO moved hundreds of miles closer to Moscow, directly bordering Russia. 結果就是北大西洋公約組織擴張到距離莫斯科只剩下700英里，已經直接跟俄國交接了。 And in 2008, NATO stated that it planned to enroll Ukraine. 而2008年北約公開宣稱要將烏克蘭納入北約。
Russia claims that the West broke a promise it made in the 1990s not to expand NATO and is using this claim to justify its invading Ukraine. 俄羅斯宣稱西方國家沒有遵守1990年代的承諾：北約不向東擴展，俄羅斯也因此將侵略烏克蘭合理化。 In a speech at the Munich Security Conference in 2007, Putin accused Western powers of violating a solemn pledge by enlarging NATO. 2007年普丁在慕尼黑安全會議的一場演說中說：西方各國違反了不擴張北約的這項神聖承諾。
However, NATO has not stopped expanding since the fall of the Soviet Union, growing from 17 countries in 1990 to 30 today, several of which were once part of the Soviet-led Warsaw pact. 然而蘇聯解體之後，北約從未停止繼續向東擴張，從1990年代的17個成員國，擴張到今天的30個成員國，這些北約成員國中好幾個是屬於過去蘇聯時代的華沙公約成員國， As a result, Russia claims that it is protecting itself. 因此俄國宣稱目前只是在進行自我保護。
Ukraine is indeed suffering between two superpowers that are pushing against each other. 烏克蘭的確在兩大強權互相較勁的夾縫中遭受極大苦難， Hopefully, Taiwan doesn’t have to in a similar situation. 希望台灣不需要處於相同的困境。
When you walk home at night in your area, how safe do you honestly feel—and what makes you feel that way? 你晚上走路回家時，老實說你覺得多安全？是什麼讓你有這種感覺？
What’s the one situation you worry about most (e.g., theft, scams, harassment), and why does it stick in your mind? 你最擔心哪一種狀況（例如偷竊、詐騙、騷擾）？為什麼這件事會讓你一直放在心上？
Have you or someone close to you ever experienced a crime or near-miss? What happened, and how did it change your habits? 你或你身邊的人有遇過犯罪或差點遇到嗎？發生了什麼？那之後你做了哪些改變？
In your daily life in Taiwan, what type of crime feels the most “common” to you—and where do you notice it (news, school, neighborhood, online)? 以你在台灣的生活經驗，你覺得哪種犯罪最常見？你通常在哪裡注意到（新聞、學校、社區、網路）？
Think of a crime case you’ve heard about recently in Taiwan. What part of it felt closest to your life, and did it change how you act? 想一個你最近聽到的台灣犯罪案件。哪個部分讓你覺得離你的生活最近？它有影響你做事的方式嗎？
If you had to guess the biggest reasons people commit crimes, which 2–3 factors feel most real to you (money pressure, family, friends, addiction, unemployment, anger, etc.)? Why? 如果要你猜人們犯罪的主要原因，你覺得最真實的2–3個因素是什麼（經濟壓力、家庭、朋友、成癮、失業、情緒等）？為什麼？
Do you believe punishments like fines or jail actually stop crime? If not, what prevention would you personally invest in—education, mental health support, jobs, stricter policing, community programs? 你覺得罰金或坐牢真的能阻止犯罪嗎？如果不太能，你會想把資源投在哪裡：教育、心理支持、就業、加強警力、社區方案？
How do movies, TV shows, games, or short videos influence people’s views on violence—do you feel they affect behavior, or mostly reflect reality? 電影、影集、遊戲或短影音會怎麼影響人們對暴力的看法？你覺得它們會影響行為，還是主要只是反映現實？
Have you ever done something “small” that could be considered breaking a rule (jaywalking, downloading, littering, using someone else’s account)? What made you justify it at the time? 你有做過哪種「小事」其實算是違規或接近違法（闖紅燈、下載盜版、亂丟垃圾、借用帳號）？當時你怎麼說服自己可以？
Which online crime worries you most—scams, hacking, identity theft, cyberbullying, fake news—and what’s one safety habit you’ve started (or should start)? 你最擔心哪種網路犯罪：詐騙、駭客、盜用個資、網路霸凌、假消息？你已經開始（或應該開始）哪一個自我保護習慣？
In your life, when does a “habit” become an “addiction”? What signs tell you it has crossed the line? 在你的生活中，什麼時候「習慣」會變成「沉迷」？有哪些跡象讓你覺得它已經越界了？
What’s one “bad habit” you’re aware of (even a small one)? How does it affect your mood, health, or relationships? 你知道自己有哪一個「壞習慣」（就算很小也可以）？它如何影響你的情緒、健康或人際關係？
What’s one “good habit” that truly helps you? How does it change your daily life or the people around you? 你有哪一個真的很有幫助的「好習慣」？它如何改變你的日常或影響你身邊的人？
Is there something you feel you “can’t stop” once you start (videos, games, shopping, snacks, etc.)? What makes it so hard to stop? 你有沒有一種事情是「一開始就停不下來」的（短影音、遊戲、購物、零食等）？為什麼那麼難停？
How do you honestly feel about your smartphone use: in control, or controlled? What’s one moment that made you notice it? 你對自己的手機使用有多老實的感覺：你在掌控它，還是它在掌控你？有沒有哪個時刻讓你突然意識到？
What do you think is the most common “modern bad habit” you see around you (or in yourself)? Why is it harmful in real life? 你覺得現代最常見的「壞習慣」是什麼（你自己或你身邊的人）？它在真實生活中為什麼有害？
What do you personally think is the “most dangerous addiction,” and why? Can you give a real-life example (not necessarily your own)? 你個人認為「最危險的沉迷」是什麼？為什麼？可以舉一個生活中的例子（不一定是你自己的）。
Some habits are “safe addictions” (coffee, tea, exercise, podcasts). Which ones do you think are okay—and where is the risk? 有些習慣像是「相對安全的沉迷」（咖啡、茶、運動、聽Podcast）。你覺得哪些可以接受？風險又在哪裡？
Have you ever successfully quit or reduce an addiction/habit? What strategy worked best for you, and how hard was it? 你曾經成功戒掉或減少某種沉迷／習慣嗎？對你最有效的方法是什麼？有多難？
Why do you think people become addicted—stress, boredom, loneliness, pressure, or something else? Which reason feels most true for you? 你覺得人們為什麼會沉迷——壓力、無聊、孤單、同儕壓力，還是其他原因？哪一種原因最符合你自己的經驗？
What’s one achievement you’re genuinely proud of—and why does it matter to you personally? 你最真心感到驕傲的一項成就是什麼？為什麼它對你很重要？
When you look back, what small “win” changed your life more than you expected? 回想一下，有沒有哪個看似小的成功，卻意外地改變了你很多？
What goal do you want to achieve in the next 3–6 months—and what is your first step this week? 你未來3～6個月最想達成的目標是什麼？你這週的第一步會是什麼？
What’s a failure you still remember clearly—and what did it teach you about yourself? 你仍然記得很清楚的一次失敗是什麼？它讓你更了解自己什麼？
How has one past failure shaped the way you make decisions today? 過去某次失敗如何影響你現在做決定的方式？
When you fail, what helps you recover faster: time alone, talking to someone, changing your plan, or something else? 當你失敗時，什麼最能幫你恢復：自己沉澱、找人聊聊、調整策略，還是其他方法？
What do you think is the most common reason people fail: poor planning, fear, lack of support, bad timing, or giving up too early? Why? 你覺得人最常失敗的原因是什麼：計畫不周、害怕、缺乏支持、時機不對、太早放棄？為什麼？
What do you think is the biggest factor behind success: effort, talent, habits, mindset, resources, or luck? Share a real example. 你認為成功最關鍵的因素是什麼：努力、天分、習慣、心態、資源、運氣？請用真實例子說明。
Have you ever quit something because it felt too hard or you failed—would you try again now? Why or why not? 你是否曾因為太難或失敗而放棄一件事？現在你會想再試一次嗎？為什麼／為什麼不？
In your opinion, what is humanity’s greatest achievement—and how has it affected your daily life? 你認為人類最偉大的成就是什麼？它如何影響你的日常生活？
When you think about “protecting nature,” what does it mean to you personally? 對你來說，「保護大自然」最具體代表什麼？（跟你的生活有什麼關係？）
What’s one place in Taiwan where you feel most connected to nature—and why? 在台灣，有哪一個地方讓你最能感受到大自然？為什麼？
Tell us about a memorable nature experience you’ve had in Taiwan (a trip, a hike, the sea, the mountains, etc.). What did it change in you? 分享一次你在台灣接觸大自然的難忘經驗。那次經驗帶給你什麼改變？
In your opinion, what is Taiwan’s greatest “natural treasure” or “wonder”? 你覺得台灣最值得驕傲的自然寶藏或「奇景」是什麼？為什麼？
What natural landscape, plant, or animal do you think is truly unique to Taiwan? 你認為台灣有哪些獨特的自然景觀、植物或動物？為什麼特別？
What do you think people in Taiwan should stop doing to better protect nature? 你覺得台灣人為了保護大自然，最該停止做的一件事是什麼？請說明理由。
What do you personally do (or could you start doing) in daily life to protect nature? Name 2–3 actions. 你日常生活中做過哪些保護大自然的事？或你願意從今天開始做哪2–3件事？
What do you think is the biggest challenge to protecting the Earth—habits, money, convenience, politics, or something else? 你覺得保護地球最大的挑戰是什麼？（習慣、金錢、便利、政策、觀念…？）
Do you think the air quality where you live is good? If you were the mayor, what’s the first policy you would try? 你覺得你住的地方空氣乾淨嗎？如果你是市長，你會先推動哪一個改善政策？
Choose one animal you really care about (in Taiwan or worldwide). Why does it matter to you, and what’s one realistic way we could help it? 選一種你在意的動物（台灣或世界都可以）。你為什麼在意牠？我們可以做什麼實際的事來幫助牠？
How healthy do you think you are right now? Give at least 3 reasons (habits, energy level, sleep, mood, etc.). 你覺得自己現在健康嗎？請說出至少3個理由（習慣、精神、睡眠、情緒等）。
If you feel you’re not healthy, what’s holding you back? List at least 3 reasons (stress, diet, lack of exercise, poor sleep, etc.). 如果你覺得自己不健康，原因是什麼？列出至少3個原因（壓力、飲食、缺乏運動、睡眠等）。
Which matters more to you—physical health or mental health? Explain with real examples from life. 對你來說，身體健康和心理健康哪個更重要？請用生活例子說明。
What’s the difference between physical health and mental health, and how do they affect each other? Give examples. 身體健康與心理健康差別在哪？兩者如何互相影響？請舉例。
What do you think are the top 3 habits that protect both body and mind? (e.g., sleep, exercise, relationships) 你認為最能同時保護身心的3個習慣是什麼？（如睡眠、運動、人際關係）
What are common signs that someone is mentally healthy? Share examples or situations you’ve seen. 你覺得心理健康的人有哪些常見特徵？請用例子或情境說明。
What are common signs that someone is mentally unhealthy or burning out? What warning signals should we notice early? 心理不健康或快要崩潰的人有哪些徵兆？有哪些警訊應該提早注意？
When do you usually feel stressed, and what causes it most? What coping strategy works best for you? 你通常什麼時候最有壓力？主要原因是什麼？你最有效的紓壓方法是什麼？
What life habits do you want to change (good or bad)? Choose one habit and describe a realistic plan to improve it. 你有哪些生活習慣（好或不好）想改變？請選一個，提出可行的改善計畫。
Have you ever had a health problem that taught you something? It could be allergies, an injury, a hospital stay, or a home remedy that helped. What happened and what did you learn? 你是否曾經因為健康問題學到一課？（過敏、受傷、住院、或有效的家庭偏方都可以）發生了什麼？你學到什麼？
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