Netflix in Taiwan
台灣Netflix

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If you’re feeling lazy on a Sunday, but you want to watch a movie, there’s no need to go to the DVD rental store. Just sign up for Netflix.
如果你星期日發懶,但你又想看電影,你不需要去DVD出租店了。你只要註冊Netflix會員資格。

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In January 2016, Netflix started its services in Taiwan. Netflix is an entertainment company that lets members stream TV shows and movies. Many popular shows and films can be found in its online library. Whereas Taiwanese cable television companies provide mostly local programs, Netflix mainly provides TV shows from the US.
2016年的一月,Netflix開始在台灣服務。Netflix是一家影視娛樂公司,能讓註冊會員在 線上觀看電視節目及電影。它的網路典藏館上可以找到許多受歡迎的電視影集與電影 。台灣有線電視公司提供大部分的當地節目,而Netflix則主打美劇。

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To sign up you can just go to their website: www.netflix.com. New members get one month of free use! Signing up is also cheap. Taiwanese cable companies charge between NT $500 and NT $600 each month for their services. However, Netflix charges between NT $270 and NT $390. It’s a good price!
你只要去他們的網站:www.netflix.com就可以進行註冊。新會員享有第一個月免費!會員費用也很便宜。台灣有線電視公司每月需花費台幣500到600元。然而Netflix只要每個月台幣270元到390元。價格十分漂亮!

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Netflix lets you choose from three different plans: the basic plan, the standard plan, and the premium plan. With the basic plan, the picture quality is normal. With the premium plan, the picture quality is amazing.
Netflix有三種方案可選擇:基本方案、標準方案及優質方案。基本方案的影片畫質普通。優質方案的影片畫質非常好。

Vocabulary 好字精選

1. entertainment (n) the action of providing or being provided with enjoyment  演藝;娛樂,消遣
A lot of people rely on computers for entertainment.
有許多人仰賴電腦來獲得娛樂消遣。

2. stream (v) to send or receive data over the internet as a steady, continuous flow串流,流動
Mina used Youtube to stream news.
Mina透過串流在Youtube線上收看新聞 。

3. cable television (n) a system where TV programs are transmitted by cable  有線電視
Cable television is being used less frequently these days.
現在比較少人使用有線電視。

4. local (adj.) relating or restricted to a particular area  地方性的;當地的
The local community raised their concerns about the noise in the neighborhood.
地方機關喚起了當地居民們對於噪音的關注。

5. service (n) the act of doing or providing something  服務;招待
How much do you charge for your services?
你們的服務收費多少呢?

6. quality (n) how good or bad something is  品質,質量
The quality of Sinclair’s running shoes is excellent.
Sinclair的慢跑鞋品質非常地棒。

Phrases and Sentence Patterns 句型解析

1. there’s no need to + verb… (phrase) it’s not necessary to do something不需要…,無用…
There’s no need to worry. She’ll be fine! 
不用擔心。她會沒事的!

2. sign up (phrasal verb) to register or to subscribe to something  註冊;報名登記
Zayn signed up for Gmail. 
Zayn註冊了Gmail的電子信箱。

Exercise 課後練習題

1. Some kids play phone games for _______________ instead of going outside to play.
有些小孩的娛樂消遣是玩手機遊戲,而不是外出玩耍。

2. You can _______________ this movie online instead of renting a DVD.
你可以看線上電影,不用去租DVD。

3. Many people prefer watching shows on the Internet to watching shows on _______________.
比起觀看電視節目,許多人比較喜歡在線上觀賞表演。

4. The _______________ library has many books.
地方圖書館裡有許多藏書。

5. Because the car washing company went out of business, their _______________ are no longer provided.
因為這間洗車廠已歇業,因此他們再也不提供任何服務。

6. Peter thought the _______________ of his new shirt was better than his old one.
Peter覺得新襯衫的品質比舊的那件還好。

7. _______________ feel sad. Grandma isn’t sick anymore.
不需要感到悲傷。奶奶已經再也沒有病痛了。

8. We _______________ for Facebook many years ago.
我們已經註冊臉書多年了。

解答:
1. entertainment
2. stream
3. cable television
4. local
5. services
6. quality
7. There’s no need to
8. signed up

Comprehension Questions 閱讀理解

1. What can we infer about the standard plan?
a. The picture quality is excellent.
b. The picture quality is pretty good.
c. It offers the same picture quality as the basic plan.
d. It offers the same picture quality as the premium plan.

2. What’s the difference between Netflix and Taiwanese cable television companies?
a. The price of Netflix is lower.
b. Taiwanese cable television companies only provide online services.
c. Taiwanese cable television companies charge less money.
d. Netflix offers more local shows.

解答:
1. 關於標準方案的敘述,我們的推論可為以下何者?
a. 影片品質極佳。
b. 影片品質相當不錯。
c. 它提供的影片品質和基本方案一樣。
d. 它提供的影片品質和優質方案一樣。

2. 以下選項何者是Netflix與台灣有線電視公司的區別?
a. Netflix的價格較低。
b. 台灣有線電視公司只提供線上服務。
c. 台灣有線電視公司收費較低。
d. Netflix提供更多在地節目。

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