越南河粉 嚐一碗越南的歷史
Pho is a wildly popular dish from Vietnam that requires some participation. There are slippery noodles to battle, herbs to tear and sauces to mix.
This delicious noodle soup was invented near Hanoi in the early 20th century. In northern Vietnam, people made pho with a light, pure taste, adding very little seasoning. The choice of meat was simple, either chicken or the more traditional beef.
In 1954, around 1 million northerners moved south and brought their pho to Saigon.
There, southerners added bean sprouts, basil, spices and various sauces. Pho became bold and sweet and more individual than ever. Diners could choose their own toppings, so everyone's pho could be a little different.
After the fall of Saigon in 1975, refugees introduced Saigon-style pho to the rest of the world. The once simple street food has now turned into an international favorite. People dine on pho in many cities around the world.
Food, like culture, is dynamic and always changing. Who knows what from pho will take next?
Info Cloud
extra 已經超乎常理，有點誇張了
Welcome back to Info Cloud, everyone. Anne Marie, what are you thinking about over there?
I'm thinking about the pizza I had for dinner last night. It had extra cheese on it - my favorite!
I had a feeling you were thinking about food. Speaking of extra, did you know that a person can be extra?
Yes. I've heard this said about someone's behavior. It means they are being overly dramatic, difficult or extra emotional.
That's right. This term has been gaining popularity, especially on social media.
I've seen people post photos of themselves doing something extreme, like trying out crazy makeup looks with the caption like: I'm so extra. Can you give us another example, Rex?
Sure. For homework, the teacher only asked for two example sentences, but Nicole wrote a whole page and included illustrations. She is way too extra.
Someone could be extra in their style as well. If someone enjoys expensive, over-the-top looks, we could say: Her outfit is pretty fancy, but it's too extra for my taste. Anne Marie, are you thinking about pizza again?
Nope. I'm thinking about all the extra ice cream I'm going to eat when I get home tonight.
有些人表達自我的方式，會比其他人還要誇張，我們可以用 extra 這個字來形容他。extra 是額外的、多出來的，但是最近在社群媒體上卻變成了流行用語，用來表達一些誇張的表現。Her fancy outfit is too extra for my taste. 她超級花俏的穿著，對我來說太超過了，意思就是有點受不了、多了。基本上，extra 只是用來形容一個人在某方面的表現，已經超乎常理，有點誇張了。例如，老師問一個簡單的問題，Nicole 卻長篇大論地回答，你可以說 Nicole is way too extra. Nicole 太誇張了，需要這樣嗎?
Language Lab
participation n.參與
to be involved with others in doing something : to take part in an activity or event with others
- After the sales team worked together for an entire day, the team leader thanked every team member for their participation.
業務團隊在一起工作一整天後，隊長對每一位隊員的參與表示感謝。
- The manager said that everyone’s participation is expected at the meeting tomorrow.
經理告訴大家，每個人都要參與明天的會議。
participate v. 參加
- Adam cannot participate in his school’s basketball tournament unless he improves his grades.
Adam 無法參加學校的籃球大賽，除非他的成績有進步。
- A lot of young musicians and dancers participated in the talent show.
有很多年輕的音樂家跟舞蹈家去參加那場才藝表演。
herb n. 煮飯時會用來調味的香草; 藥草
a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food
- Bethany is making a Thai dish with several kinds of herbs.
Bethany 在煮一道會用到幾種香草的泰國菜。
- Celia is growing some oregano, mint, and other herbs in her garden.
Celia 在她的花園裡種了披薩草、薄荷以及其他種類的香草。
- Whenever the villagers don’t feel well, they drink a special tea made from different medicinal herbs.
村裡的人如果身體感到不舒服，就會喝一種用不同藥草熬煮的茶。
村裡的人如果身體感到不舒服，就會喝一種用不同藥草熬煮的茶。
herbal adj.和藥草/香草有關的
/ˈɚbəl/
made of or relating to herbs
- Diane grows a lot of herbs and uses them to make herbal products.
Diane 種了很多香草，而且會把它們拿去做成不同香草產品。
individual adj. 獨特的、個人的
intended or designed for one person;
having a special and unusual quality that is easily seen
- For dinner tonight, everyone is making their own individual pizza.
每個人都會做自己的披薩當作今天的晚餐。
- During the winter season, Felicia uses an individual space heater at her office.
冬天的時候，Felicia 在辦公室都會使用個人的暖爐。
individual adj. 個體的
of, relating to, or existing as just one member or part of a larger group
- Gary drove outside the town and saw a few individual houses built a century ago.
Gary 在車外開車有看到幾棟獨棟的百年老屋。
individual n. 個人
a single person : a person who is considered separate from the rest of a group
- There were five witnesses at the bank robbery, and each individual saw something different. 銀行搶案有五位目擊者，而每一個人所看到的都不一樣。
dynamic adj. 一直在轉變、一直有變化的
always active or changing
- Things are very dynamic at the company right now, so everyone really needs to be patient.
公司現在正值變動之際，因此大家真的要有耐性。
- The fashion industry is very dynamic because people are constantly looking for something new or trendy.
時尚界一直在變化，因為人們總是追求新的或是流行的品項。
dynamic adj. 充滿活力的
of or relating to energy, motion, or physical force
- Although the professor seems quiet, he is actually very dynamic when on stage.
雖然那位教授看起來很安靜，但是他一上台可是充滿活力。
- Howard enjoys teaching history because the students are dynamic and enthusiastic about learning.
Howard 很喜歡教歷史課，因為在班上的學生對學習充滿著活力跟熱情。
