8月底,旅外網站InterNations公布一項調查結果:在外籍人士眼中,台灣是全世界最宜居(livable)之地,特別是人情味、生活品質和財務管理等面向都獲得高度評價;而且前10名裡,亞洲地區僅台灣入列,次高的越南與新加坡分列第11、13名。
livable 宜居的 A:Do you know that Taiwan is considered the most livable place for foreigners around the world? (你知道台灣是外國人公認世界上最宜居之地嗎?) B:Well, that's not surprising since there are so many spectacular attractions and the locals are friendly. (嗯,不意外啊,畢竟這裡風景優美、居民友善。) expat 旅外人士 A:What are some concerns for expats if they want to settle down here permanently? (若是旅外人士要長久在此居住,需要擔心什麼嗎?) B:I would say the most common concerns are dealing with language barriers and societal norms. (我想最常見的問題就是要面對語言隔閡和社會規範。) cuisine 美食 A:The cost of living in Taiwan makes it even more irresistible, doesn't it? (台灣的生活開銷更是讓人難以抗拒,不是嗎?) B:True! The affordable health care and the inexpensive, delicious cuisines do add to its appeal. (沒錯!親民的健保、平價的美食確實增添它的魅力。) 【延伸關鍵字】 1. work-life balance:生活與工作平衡 2. job security:工作保障 3. multi-faceted:多面向的 多益時事通工作團隊獨家授權