| | | | | Troll Hunter: Unmasking Internet Bullies The Internet can be a wonderful resource. It's packed with information, and it's a fun place to communicate and share thoughts. However, being online also has its negative points, not the least of which is the presence of trolls. A troll is someone who deliberately tries to start arguments or upset people through comments he or she posts in online communities. Trolls often use hateful or threatening language, and in some cases, they make their victims' lives miserable. Since many trolls operate anonymously, they may seem hard to stop. In Sweden, however, something is being done to combat trolling. A TV show called Troll Hunter sets about catching the meanest of online bullies. The show's host, Robert Aschberg, tracks down anonymous trolls. Once he finds them, he and his camera team approach the trolls and challenge them to explain themselves. In one episode, Aschberg visits a man who had made death threats to a female journalist. He also tracks a woman who had posted several racist comments online. As the program shows, trolls can vary from kids to old people. Their reactions differ, too. Some swear never to troll again, others deny everything, and still others just run away. 肉搜酸民大作戰 網路可以是很棒的資源,有很多資訊,是個可以交流和分享想法好玩的地方。然而,上網也有其缺點,酸民的存在就是不容忽視的一點。酸民是故意透過張貼在線上社群中的評論試圖挑起爭端或激怒別人的人。酸民常使用憎恨或具威脅性的語言,在某些情況中,他們使受害者的生活很痛苦。由於很多酸民是以匿名方式來進行,似乎很難阻止他們。 然而,在瑞典,正有一件事在進行要來打擊酸民行為。一個稱為《酸民獵人》的電視節目開始抓出最惡劣的線上霸凌者。該節目的主持人羅伯特.阿什伯格要追查匿名的酸民。一旦他找到他們,他和他的攝影團隊就會跟這些酸民接洽,要求他們為自己辯解。 在某一集節目中,阿什伯格拜訪了一名對一位女記者發出死亡威脅的男子。他也追蹤一名在線上張貼了好幾篇帶有種族主義評論的女子。如同這個節目顯示的,酸民從小孩到老人都有。他們的反應也各不相同。有些人發誓再也不會做酸民,有些人否認一切,還有些人就逃走了。 | 《 詳細內文請翻閱NO.179 3月號Live互動英語雜誌 》 | | | | | | Useful Exchanges 打電話實用對答 | 名詞mouthful在此指「含意深遠的評論或意見」,這句話用來對別人的話表示認同。 | | A: Is John in? I need to speak to him. It's urgent. 約翰在嗎?我需要找他。很緊急。 B: Just a sec. Let me get him for you. 稍等一下。我幫你轉給他。 A: Hello. I'd like to speak to Carrie, please. This is Luke calling. 你好。我要找卡莉,麻煩你。我是陸克。 B: I'm afraid she's not in right now, Luke. May I take a message? 陸克,恐怕她現在不在。要留言嗎? A: That's OK. I'll try again later. Could you tell me when she'll be back? 沒關係。我之後再打。你可以告訴我她什麼時候回來嗎? B: She should be home before dinner. 她晚餐之前應該會到家。 A: Clyde's on the other line at the moment. Would you like to wait? 克萊德現在電話中。您要等嗎? B: Sure, I'll hold the line. 好。我不會掛斷。 A: You've reached Acme Agency. This is Rhonda speaking. How may I help you? 這裡是「巔峰公司」。我是蘭妲。我可以為您服務嗎? B: Could you please put me through to Don Hart's office? 請妳幫我轉接到唐.哈特的辦公室好嗎? | | | | | | | | | | | | | Discovery互動英語 聯訂 | | Discovey互動英語+知識大圖解 國際中文版 各1年 | 特價2,990元 | | | | | 6刊+新天鵝堡桌遊 聯訂 | | 新天鵝堡桌遊 2選1+6刊選1 | 特價2,590元 | | | | | | 5刊+知識大圖解 聯訂 | | 知識大圖解+5刊選1 各1年 | 特價2,990元 | | | | | | | |
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