IVY Magazine, April W4

IVY Magazine,

W4, April, 2025

By Winnie Chu

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The articles of the fourth week✌️

1. ​Dorayaki: As Irresistible as Doraemon Says
   (ㄤㄤㄤ～超級喜歡銅鑼燒～)

2. From Antarctica to the Internet: The Power of Pebbling
   (你今天pebble了嗎?)

3. Underwater Data Centers: A Cool Solution?
   (探索海洋潛力，水下資料中心)

Dorayaki: As Irresistible as Doraemon Says

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Dorayaki: As Irresistible as Doraemon Says

1. ​銅鑼燒是日本動漫《哆啦A夢》中機器貓哆啦A夢最愛的圓形甜點，由兩片鬆軟的鬆餅夾著甜紅豆餡製成，是一種充滿故事和美味的甜點。

2. 銅鑼燒的名稱據說源於其類似日本鑼（dora）的形狀，而「yaki」意為烘烤；其起源有兩個傳說，一說與僧兵弁慶(warrior monk Benkei)用鑼烹煮有關，另一說則是一個老夫婦用弁慶留下的鑼製作了鬆餅狀點心。

3. 最初的銅鑼燒是單層麵糊對折包餡，直到1914年東京一家麵包店開發出雙層版本成為現代標準；傳統上，鬆餅由麵粉、蛋、糖、蜂蜜或牛奶製成，內餡則是紅豆加糖水熬煮，後來也出現了卡士達、巧克力等其他口味。

4. 某日本銅鑼燒製造商將4月4日定為「銅鑼燒之日」，因為日語中「四加四」的發音類似「幸福」（shiawase），另一個解釋是它介於女兒節（3月3日）和男孩節（5月5日之間），象徵著兩片鬆餅中間夾著紅豆餡的甜蜜和諧。

Multiple Choice

What can we learn about dorayaki from the passage?

• Why its original version is no longer popular.

• Who first came up with its name.

• How it has changed over the years.

• When it became Doraemon’s favorite snack.

• 文章第三段明確提到：「Initially, dorayaki was a single layer of batter folded over red bean paste. In 1914, a Tokyo bakery developed the two-layered version, which became the standard for modern dorayaki. ... Over time, other fillings like custard, chocolate, and whipped cream have made it to the marketplace.」

• 這段話清晰地描述了銅鑼燒從單層到雙層，以及餡料從傳統紅豆到多樣化的演變，

Multiple Choice

What can be inferred from the passage?

• Dorayaki holds cultural significance because its origins are tied to a Japanese warrior monk.

• Japanese celebration dates are primarily set based on the pronunciation of numbers.

• Custard and chocolate fillings were added to dorayaki to attract younger customers.

• The sales of dorayaki were greatly boosted following the launch of Dorayaki Day.

文章第二段詳細講述了銅鑼燒名稱和起源與日本「dora」（鑼）的形狀以及「僧兵弁慶」的傳說相關。將其起源與一位歷史/傳說中的重要人物聯繫起來，表明它具有一定的文化淵源和意義。

From Antarctica to the Internet: The Power of Pebbling

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From Antarctica to the Internet: The Power of Pebbling

1. ​巴布亞企鵝(Gentoo penguins)會以名為「拋石求愛」(pebbling)的求偶行為，透過贈送鵝卵石來築巢，這種行為類似人類互動，令人覺得可愛迷人。

2. 企鵝不是唯一會「拋石求愛」的物種，人類在網路上也發展出數位版本的「拋石求愛」，分享圖片、連結、迷因等數位內容，其目的與企鵝類似，都是表達心意並展現共同的幽默感或興趣。

3. 心理學家指出，數位化的「拋石求愛」已成為人們維繫情感連結的重要方式，尤其是在受物理距離或時間限制影響時，它提供了一種不打擾他人的方式來表達關心。

4. 無論是冰岸上的企鵝還是網路上的人類，「拋石求愛」都提醒著我們，微小的舉動能夠增強連結並為人際關係帶來溫暖。

Multiple Choice

In the context of gentoo penguins, what is the primary purpose of a male penguin presenting a female with a smooth pebble?

• To initiate nest-building with the female.

• To help the female find food for the offspring.

​文章第一段明確指出：「During mating season, a male penguin will often present a female with a smooth pebble as a token of affection. If she accepts the gift, the pair will use it to build a nest together.」這表明了贈送鵝卵石的主要目的是為了築巢。

Multiple Choice

How does human digital pebbling differ from penguin pebbling, according to the second paragraph?

• Human pebbling involves sharing virtual content instead of physical objects.

• Human pebbling is primarily used for romantic courtship, unlike penguin pebbling.

​文章第二段說明：「Instead of physical rocks, people share pictures, links, memes, songs, or videos as their pebbles.」這明確指出了兩者在媒介上的差異：一個是實體石頭，一個是虛擬內容。

選項 (B) 錯誤，文章並未指明人類的數位「拋石求愛」僅限於浪漫求愛，反而強調其目的在於「signal shared humor or mutual interests」（表明共同的幽默感或共同的興趣）

Multiple Choice

According to psychologists, what is a key benefit of digital pebbling for human relationships?

• It encourages people to meet up more often in person.

• It helps maintain emotional connections despite physical separation.

文章第三段提到：「Psychologists note that this digital pebbling has become an essential way for people to stay emotionally connected, especially when physical distance, time constraints, or busy schedules keep them apart.」這說明了它的主要好處是在人們無法實際見面時維繫情感連結。

Multiple Choice

According to the first paragraph, what is a primary reason some companies are considering building data centers underwater?

• To protect the data centers from cyberattacks.

• To address the high costs associated with traditional data center maintenance.

Underwater Data Centers: A Cool Solution?

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Underwater Data Centers: A Cool Solution?

1. ​在數位時代，由於數據量龐大，對可靠高效的數據管理需求至關重要，而傳統數據中心的維護成本高昂，因此有些公司正考慮將數據中心置於海底。

2. 水下數據中心比傳統陸上數據中心更便宜，原因包括海洋的低溫有助於節省冷卻成本，以及在海底建造比在城市租用空間更具成本效益，同時能保持靠近沿海用戶以確保高效數據傳輸。

3. 儘管水下數據中心具有優勢，但其仍面臨挑戰，包括維修或更換的困難性，以及對不穩定離岸再生能源的依賴所導致的能源可靠性問題。

• ​文章第一段提到「However, the expense of housing and maintaining the facilities is enormous. For that reason, some companies are pursuing an unusual idea: placing data centers under the surface of the ocean.」這直接指出，正是由於傳統數據中心的「龐大費用」，公司才考慮水下數據中心。

• 選項 (A)「保護數據中心免受網路攻擊」在第一段中並未提及作為考慮水下數據中心的原因。

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a cost-saving advantage of underwater data centers, as explained in the second paragraph?

• They require less skilled labor for construction and operation.

• They can reduce the need for expensive air-conditioning systems.

• 文章第二段指出：「For one thing, the cool temperature of the ocean means that companies can cut down on the high cost of providing constant air-conditioning for their equipment.」這表明海洋的低溫有助於節省冷卻成本。

• 選項 (A)「它們的建造和運營所需熟練勞動力較少」在文中並未提及。文章重點在於冷卻成本和土地租金成本的節省。

Multiple Choice

What is a significant challenge for underwater data centers, according to the third paragraph?

• The complexity involved in accessing them for repairs or replacements.

• Their inability to connect to global internet networks effectively.

文章第三段明確指出：「One problem is that they’re difficult to access for repair or replacement. It would require either sending personnel underwater or transporting the data center to service sites. This presents a significantly higher level of complexity than handling traditional land-based data centers.」這說明了維修和更換的困難性。