每日口說挑戰【CNN10】美國選舉的歷史，月球上的新發現、如何辨別網路資訊的真實性

☺There is a lot of enthusiasm among young conservatives to vote, especially in this critical year with everything that's been going on with the pandemic.
年輕的保守派有很大的投票熱情，尤其是在這個關鍵的一年裡，一切都受到疫情的影響。
【心得】如果選舉的手段是靠分化，那麼不論選舉的結果是什麼都沒有贏家。唯有在同一片土地上的人民和政治人物，不分黨派團結一心，才能更有力量讓國家變得更好，而不是互扯後腿、互揭瘡疤，把力量消耗在彼此鬥爭上。(BTW,我覺得拜登選後的演說說得非常棒!!!)希望所有地球人都能齊心團結讓這個世界變得更美好更和諧。大家目標應該都一樣，都希望能夠安居樂業，理念不同可以互相溝通，但沒必要互相仇視，把力量用在追求共同目標上，才能發揮綜效啊~
■enthusiasm [ɪnˋθjuzɪ͵æzəm] 熱情、熱忱、熱心[(+for/about)]
激發熱情的事物；熱衷的活動；熱愛的事物
■conservative [kənˈsɝː.və.t̬ɪv] 保守的、守舊的；傳統的、老式的；穩當的、謹慎的；有意低估的；[大寫]保守黨的；防腐的、有保存力的
保守者、守舊者；[大寫]保守黨黨員(或支持者)；防腐劑

【Transcript】

Hey dear listeners, as most of you know, Joe Biden has become the new president-elect of America. Some may claim that it’s not over yet since Donald Trump and the Republicans have filed for recounts in several states so the final result is yet to be announced. Today, with CNN’s love for the election-related topics, first, let’s take a few minutes to learn about the history of voting in the US. Please, bear with me.

When the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787, it didn't lay out specifics on citizen voting, and it was left for individual states to decide. Originally, the right to go to the polls was limited only to white men over 21 years of age and they were supposed to own land as well. But in 1868, the 14th Amendment passed and it extended citizenship and voting rights to all men born in America as long as they were 21. And the 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870 specifically protected the right of citizens to vote regardless of their race. Meanwhile, the right of women to vote wasn't protected in the Constitution until 1920. Before that, women could only go to the polls in certain states. But the 19th Amendment guaranteed women's voting rights in all states. The 26th Amendment was passed in 1971, which protected the right of 18 year olds to vote.

Historically speaking, America's voting rate for younger people has been lower than it has been by older groups. Looking back at this year’s election, young voters are a crucial part of the electorate and have already made up a large share of early voting across 14 key states, compared to 2016.

Now, enough of politics, more for technology. Researchers in NASA have been making closer examinations of the Moon's surface. Their tools include NASA's US$583 million Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and the US$3 billion SOFIA telescope, which is mounted to a plane. With the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, scientists looked at Moon areas that are always shadowed from the sun and theorized that many of these shadows could be filled with ice. They don't know for sure, and if there is water there, no one knows exactly how it got there. But NASA wants to do more research through future Moon missions. It's difficult and expensive to carry water into space. If the Moon has enough of it, it could help supply everything from rocket fuel to drinking water for visitors. What’s more, the US Geological Survey released the first-ever comprehensive lunar map, yes that’s right, a map of the moon. It will serve as the definitive geological blueprint for future moon missions. What a great news! Soon we might be able to take a flight to the moon, turn on Google Maps and get directions on the moon, hope we all get to experience it one day.0

Last but not least, the internet nowadays is filled with fake news or disinformation, here are some tips to identify them. For posts that link to a website, first check what the website's domain is. If it’s .edu or .gov, then it’s mostly considered trustworthy. When it comes to news articles, check whether the news outlet is well-known and trustworthy. If other reputable news outlets have covered it, then the story is more reliable. For posts on social media platforms by individual users, look to see if that user has a blue check mark next to their name. And lastly, if you're unsure about information you find on the internet, just don’t repost or share it to others. Sharing information that you can't confirm is true will only make you part of the problem.

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Hey dear listeners, as most of you know, Joe Biden has become the new president-elect of America. Some may claim that it’s not over yet since Donald Trump and the Republicans have filed(v.提起訴訟) for recounts(n.重新計算選票) in several states so the final result is yet(adv.迄今) to be announced. Today, with CNN’s love for the election-related topics, first, let’s take a few minutes to learn about the history of voting in the US. Please, bear with(耐心地忍受) me.
When the U.S. Constitution(憲法) was signed in 1787, it didn't lay out(清楚解釋) specifics(n.詳情) on citizen voting, and it was left for individual states to decide. Originally, the right to go to the polls(投票所) was limited only to white men over 21 years of age and they were supposed to(應當) own land as well. But in 1868, the 14th Amendment(n.修訂) passed and it extended(v.擴大) citizenship(n.公民身份) and voting rights to all men born in America as long as they were 21. And the 15th Amendment, ratified(ratify正式生效v.) in 1870 specifically(明確地) protected the right of citizens to vote regardless(adv.不管) of their race(n.種族). Meanwhile, the right of women to vote wasn't protected in the Constitution until 1920. Before that, women could only go to the polls in certain states. But the 19th Amendment guaranteed(v.保障) women's voting rights in all states. The 26th Amendment was passed in 1971, which protected the right of 18 year olds to vote.
Historically speaking(從歷史上來看), America's voting rate for younger people has been lower than it has been by older groups. Looking back at this year’s election, young voters are a crucial(a.重要的) part of the electorate([ɪˋlɛktərɪt]n.全體選民) and have already made up a large share(一份) of early voting across 14 key(關鍵的) states, compared to 2016.
Now, enough of politics, more for technology. Researchers in NASA have been making closer examinations(調查) of the Moon's surface. Their tools include NASA's US$583 million Lunar Reconnaissance(n. [rɪˋkɑnəsəns]偵察) Orbiter(人造衛星) and the US$3 billion SOFIA telescope(望遠鏡), which is mounted(v.架置) to a plane. With the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, scientists looked at Moon areas that are always shadowed(v.遮蔽) from the sun and theorized(v.推理) that many of these shadows could be filled with ice. They don't know for sure, and if there is water there, no one knows exactly how it got there. But NASA wants to do more research through future Moon missions(任務). It's difficult and expensive to carry water into space. If the Moon has enough of it, it could help supply everything from rocket fuel(燃料) to drinking water for visitors. What’s more, the US Geological(地質的) Survey(調查) released the first-ever(頭一次) comprehensive(a.廣泛的) lunar map, yes that’s right, a map of the moon. It will serve as the definitive(a. [dɪˋfɪnətɪv最可靠的) geological blueprint(藍圖) for future moon missions. What a great news! Soon we might be able to take a flight to the moon, turn on Google Maps and get directions on the moon, hope we all get to experience it one day.
Last but not least(最後但同樣重要的), the internet nowadays is filled with fake news or disinformation(虛假訊息), here are some tips to identify them. For posts(n. 網站上公佈的資訊) that link to a website, first check what the website's domain(n.領域) is. If it’s .edu or .gov, then it’s mostly considered trustworthy(a.可信的). When it comes to news articles, check whether the news outlet(n.出處) is well-known and trustworthy. If other reputable([ˋrɛpjətəb!]值得信賴的a.) news outlets have covered it, then the story is more reliable(可靠的). For posts on social media platforms by individual users, look to see if that user has a blue check mark(複選標記) next to their name. And lastly, if you're unsure about information you find on the internet, just don’t repost(重新發佈,迅速回應v.) it or share it to others. Sharing information that you can't confirm is true will only make you part of the problem.
+check mark 複選標記: a mark that you make beside a name or item on a list to show that it is correct or that it has been dealt with, or a mark that you make in a checkbox on a computer screen.

1. enthusiasm [ɪnˋθjuzɪ͵æzəm] (n.) 熱情，熱忱
Which means a strong feeling of interest(n.興趣), passion of something, and the eagerness(n.渴望) to be involved in it.
*After the accident, he lost his enthusiasm for skateboarding(滑板運動).
2. conservative [kənˋsɝvətɪv](n.) 保守黨黨員(或支持者)
In this CNN 10 news, the conservatives are those who support the Republicans(共和黨人士). For the definition of conservative, it means usually opposed(a.反對的) to change, especially a sudden change.
*Older people tend to(傾向) be conservative and a bit suspicious([səˋspɪʃəs] a.多疑的) of anything that’s new.
All right, folks, that’s all the time we have for today. We have a little survey here for you guys to fill in(填寫). We need your feedback for us to offer better and more interesting contents. The link to the survey is on the top info section. You can also leave us comments down below to share your suggestions. Thanks for the help, and I wish you the best! This’s Ken Miao with CNN 10. I’ll see you guys next week!

【edgy】緊張不安的；煩躁的
- nervous; not calm
■ People were feeling a little edgy about the whole election thing.

There is a lot of enthusiasm among young conservatives to vote, especially in this critical year with everything that's been going on with the pandemic.

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364 天了！衝衝衝 ? 努力學好英文

其實選出最喜歡的主持人是沒有問題~因為每個人喜歡的風格類型都不太一樣，所以我覺得還好！但問卷有叫我們填最不喜歡的主持人...根本不太想填這項，因為沒有不喜歡的主持人...

After the accident, he lost his enthusiasm for skateboarding.

Older people tend to be more conservative and a bit suspicious of anything that’s new.

Thank Ken and every friend who listens to my recordings.
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原來美國投票也不是一開始就人人平等，長知識了！