Entertainment
4 reasons you should listen to Jazz instead of Pop | Kyle Huang – Grade 9
Pop music is akin to Mcdonald’s, and doesn’t provide real musical nourishment Jazz music makes demands of its audience Pop melodies are repetitive and brainwashes its audience Most people around the world listen to pop songs. Taiwanese people are no exception. They go to KTVs together and sing the same songs over and over; at […]
Life Lessons in Anime | Phil Wang – Grade 12
Love is one of the most common themes in anime Anime often features internal struggle and human dilemma It’s easy to understand and empathize with characters Life lessons often come from either personal experience or advice from adults. However, these lessons also exist in anime, and can sometimes be more profound and real. People ignore […]
5 common types of scenes in Taiwanese dramas | Minnie Chen – Grade 11
Commonly used plots are easy to understand Viewers can comprehend what’s going on within minutes of watching Dramatic plots may be repetitive, but still get high TV ratings Taiwan dramas feature long episodes, ridiculous plots, and actors speaking in Taiwanese. It’s assumed that most viewers are 40 to 80 year old women. These viewers often […]
3 ways Rubik’s Cubes can improve your life | Patrick Ho – Grade 8
Solving a Rubik’s Cube can help improve your memory Rubik’s Cubes are fun and educational Solving a Rubik’s Cube is an impressive skill to learn Rubik’s Cubes are toys that can challenge everyone’s brain. Learning how to solve them can make a great impact in your life. There are a number of benefits from solving […]
Indie artists in Taiwan | Tiger Yang – Grade 10
The are many overlooked Taiwanese music artists Indie bands in Taiwan are usually neglected by the public When looking at Taiwanese music, the first thing that comes to people’s mind are Pop songs. Jay Chou, Mayday, or any other well-known artists are the boundary of most people’s knowledge of Taiwanese music. However, if you look […]
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