ALL+互動英語[有聲版]：【進階、應用】聽說讀寫全面升級 2025年6月號第247期 (電子雜誌)

Little Penguins, Big Adventures
藍色小不點，探索大世界
T. J. Vais
6/12 (THU)
The little penguin, also known as the blue penguin or fairy penguin, is the world’s smallest penguin species.1 It stands just 30–33 centimeters tall and weighs around 1.5 kilograms. These cute birds are also known for their unique blue feathers, which set them apart from their larger black-and-white relatives. The blue color helps them blend2 into the ocean and hide from predators,3 providing a necessary camouflage* given their vulnerable4 size.
The penguins are found along the shores of Australia and New Zealand. They thrive5 in coastal* environments where they can nest in burrows,* among rocks, or even under human structures. Unlike their Antarctic* cousins, little penguins prefer milder6 climates and are most active at night, returning from the sea under the cover of darkness for safety.
The birds are strong swimmers capable of reaching speeds of up to six kilometers per hour and diving to depths of about 60 meters in search of food. They hunt fish and other marine7 animals both individually and in groups, depending on the size of the prey.8 They often travel long distances from the shore to find a large enough catch before returning to the same nesting spot each night.
小藍企鵝，又稱藍企鵝或神仙企鵝，是世界上最小的企鵝物種，身高僅三十至三十三公分，體重約一點五公斤。這些可愛的鳥類也以獨特的藍色羽毛聞名，使牠們與體型較大、黑白相間的親緣企鵝有所區別。這種藍色可以幫助牠們融入海洋和躲避掠食者，由於牠們體型易受傷害，這提供了必要的保護色。
小藍企鵝分布在澳洲和紐西蘭沿海地區。牠們在沿海環境中繁衍生長，會在洞穴、岩石間，甚至人類建築下方築巢。與生活在南極的表親不同，小藍企鵝偏好較溫和的氣候，並且在夜間最為活躍，為了安全，牠們會趁著夜色掩護從海裡返回陸地。
這些鳥類是游泳高手，速度可高達每小時六公里，並能潛入約六十公尺深的水中覓食。取決於獵物的大小，牠們會單獨或成群捕獵魚類及其他海洋生物。牠們經常游到遠離海岸的地方尋找充足的漁獲，然後每晚返回同一個巢穴。

6/13 (FRI)
Despite their wild nature, little penguins frequently interact9 with humans. One example comes from the town of Oamaru in New Zealand, where officials built a special tunnel to help the penguins reach the ocean without crossing busy roads. The passage, which required water and power lines to be redirected, keeps them safe from cars and tourists as they navigate* between their nests and the sea.
In January 2024, a baby blue penguin caused a stir at Wellington Airport by wandering onto the runway,* temporarily bringing air traffic to a halt. The curious bird was removed but left a lasting impression on travelers and airport staff. Another unusual incident10 occurred in 2019, when a pair of little penguins were discovered under a sushi stall in Wellington. Officials had to relocate the birds multiple11 times before they finally settled elsewhere, much to the amusement of locals.
While the species is not currently endangered,12 it does face threats from habitat13 loss, pollution, and animals like cats and dogs. Conservation14 programs, including those aimed at protecting nesting areas, help protect these charming birds for future generations.15 Little penguins may be small in stature,* but their playfulness, adaptability,* and unexpected encounters16 with people make them larger than life.
儘管小藍企鵝是野生動物，但經常與人類互動。紐西蘭的奧馬魯鎮就是一個例子，當地政府建造了一條專門的隧道，幫助企鵝無需穿越繁忙的馬路就能到達海洋。這條通道需要重新鋪設水管和電線，以確保牠們在往返巢穴和大海之間不會受到車輛和遊客的干擾。
二○二四年一月，一隻小藍企鵝闖進威靈頓機場的跑道後引起騷動，導致飛機起降暫時中斷。這隻好奇的小企鵝雖然被帶離，但卻給旅客和機場工作人員留下了深刻印象。另一起不尋常的事件發生在二○一九年，當時兩隻小藍企鵝被發現藏身於威靈頓一家壽司店下方。讓當地居民感到好笑的是，官員得重新安置牠們好幾次，最後才終於在其他地方安頓下來。
儘管這個物種目前並未瀕臨絕種，但確實面臨棲息地喪失、汙染，以及貓狗等動物的威脅。各種保育計畫，包括致力於保護築巢區域的計畫，正在為後代子孫守護這些迷人的鳥類。小藍企鵝體型或許嬌小，但牠們活潑好動、適應力強，以及與人類的意外邂逅，使牠們顯得格外引人注目。

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Unit 1 News Report 看新聞學英語
Tourist Hot Spots Struggling with Overtourism
觀光勝地面臨過度旅遊的難題

Unit 2 Literature 文學花園
The Redemption of Jean Valjean: An Excerpt from Les Misérables
《悲慘世界》選摘：尚萬強的救贖之路

Unit 3 混合題型
Travelers Weigh In: Should Hotels Stop Offering Single-Use Toiletries?
遊客怎麼想？飯店是否應停止提供一次性盥洗用品？

Unit 4 Dialogue Focus 情境對話
Brunch Time!   
圖解早午餐 
Let’s Meet for Brunch! 
早午餐約會

Unit 5 綜合測驗
How Storms Are Named
風暴如何命名？

Unit 6 Reading Skill Builder 閱讀素養專欄
No Chocolate for Fido
巧克力：汪星人的甜蜜毒藥

Unit 7 Animal 可愛動物
Little Penguins, Big Adventures
藍色小不點，探索大世界

Unit 8 Writing 翻譯寫作
Translation Practice
翻譯寫作

Unit 9 Travel 繞著地球玩
A Little Look at Greenland, the World’s Largest Island
走進格陵蘭：探索世界最大島嶼的奇景與文化

Unit 10 篇章結構
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: From One in Nine to One in a Million
露絲．拜德．金斯伯格──從九分之一到萬中選一

Unit 11 Technology 科技新知
How AI Is Making Life Easier
人工智慧如何讓生活更輕鬆

CNN News
Japan’s Elderly Turning to Crime for a Home in Prison 
「牢」有所終？日本銀髮族為何走進監獄，在獄中終老？

Unit 12 Food 美食饗宴
A Treasure Trove of Culinary Traditions
世界美食傳統的瑰寶

Unit 13 Plus Talk  會話百分百
Duty-Free Shopping
免稅店購物
1. Picking Up a Preordered Watch  預購手錶取貨
2. Reserving Perfume for Pickup  預約香水取貨
3. Exploring Beauty Products  逛美妝產品
4. Learning About Packaging Option  了解包裝選項

Unit 14 文意選填
The Los Angeles Wildfires and the Global Climate Crisis
從洛杉磯野火看全球氣候危機

Unit 15 Topic Writing 主題式寫作
The Evolution of Communication
通訊的演進

熱門話題字

英語聽力測驗I

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英語聽力測驗II

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