Guarding Our Community, Together! · News · Hsinmin Elementary 新民國小

Hsinmin recently received word, passed along by our village chief from the Tianjhong Police Station, that the greenery growing along the outer wall of our campus had become so overgrown it was starting to block the view of a nearby security camera at the intersection — creating a possible blind spot in the neighborhood's safety network.

To protect the safety of nearby residents and everyone on campus, this was not something to take lightly. Today, our hardest-working staff member, "Big Brother Hsi-Ping," headed out without hesitation, ladder and tools in hand, ready to trim back the branches under the blazing summer sun.

Watching him sweat it out up on that ladder, we're so grateful for his hard work! 💧 Thanks to his careful trimming, the camera's view is now clear and unobstructed, and the community's security net is stronger than ever.

Hsinmin Elementary isn't just a place where children learn — we're also part of the Hsinmin Village community. We're glad to cooperate whenever needed, working together to build a safer, more reassuring neighborhood for everyone. 🏠

Thank you again, Big Brother Hsi-Ping, and thank you to the Tianjhong Police Station and our village chief for the heads-up!

中文原文 · Chinese

守護社區，新民與您同行

近日接獲里長轉知田中派出所反應，本校圍牆外的綠色植栽長得太過茂密，已經稍微遮擋到路口的監視器畫面，可能造成周邊的治安死角。

為了確保社區居民及親師生的安全，這絕對不能馬虎！今天，本校最認真的超級工友錫平大哥二話不說，立刻頂著烈日、準備好梯子和工具進行修剪。

看著錫平大哥在大太陽下揮汗如雨的背影，真的非常感謝他的辛苦付出！在他的巧手修剪下，監視器的視野變得清晰無阻，社區的安全防護網也更加完善了。

新民國小不僅是孩子學習的樂園，更是新民里社區的一份子。我們願意隨時配合，為社區的安全一起努力，營造一個讓人安心、放心的優質環境！

再次感謝錫平大哥，也謝謝田中派出所及里長的提醒！

English Learning Corner

Words About Community & Safety英語學習角 · 和社區與安全有關的小單字

Six key words — tap 🔊 to listen, then try the conversation and quiz.
六個關鍵字，點 🔊 聽發音，再試試對話和小考。

1Key Words

關鍵字 · 點 🔊 聽單字，再點小喇叭聽整句

overgrown(adj.)

過度生長的；雜草叢生的

Overgrown plants have grown too big or too thick. The overgrown vines needed to be trimmed right away.

過度生長的植物長得太大或太茂密。這些過度生長的藤蔓需要馬上修剪。

obstruct(v.)

遮擋；阻礙

To obstruct means to block something from view or from moving forward. The leaves began to obstruct the camera's view.

遮擋是指擋住某物的視線或前進的路。樹葉開始遮擋監視器的畫面。

trim(v.)

修剪

To trim means to cut a small amount off something to make it neat. He climbed a ladder to trim the tall branches.

修剪是指剪掉一小部分讓它變整齊。他爬上梯子修剪高高的樹枝。

security(n.)

安全；保全

Security means being safe and protected from danger. Security cameras help keep the whole neighborhood safe.

安全是指受到保護、免於危險。監視器有助於保護整個社區的安全。

community(n.)

社區；社群

A community is a group of people who live in the same area and help each other. Hsinmin is proud to be part of the local community.

社區是指住在同一個地方、互相幫忙的一群人。新民很榮幸能成為在地社區的一份子。

cooperate(v.)

合作；配合

To cooperate means to work together with others toward the same goal. The school was happy to cooperate with the police station's request.

合作是指與他人一起為同一個目標努力。學校很樂意配合派出所的提醒。

2Try the Conversation

對話練習 · 兩個人一組輪流唸；點 ▶ 可整段播放

🌳 Scene · Two teachers talk about the school's community safety effort.
情境：兩位老師聊起學校配合社區安全的事。

A
Did you see Big Brother Hsi-Ping trimming the plants by the wall today?
你今天有看到錫平大哥在修剪圍牆邊的植栽嗎？
B
Yes! The police station said the overgrown branches were starting to obstruct the security camera.
有啊！派出所說過度生長的樹枝開始遮擋到監視器了。
A
That's great that our school cooperates with the community like that.
我們學校這樣配合社區真的很棒。
B
Exactly! Good security keeps the whole community safe.
沒錯！良好的安全防護能守護整個社區。

3Quick Quiz

五題小考 · 選出最合適的答案，點 🔊 可聽題目

Q1.Plants that have grown too big or too thick are ______.

長得太大或太茂密的植物是______的。

overgrown 過度生長的 ✓ — The overgrown greenery outside Hsinmin's wall needed a trim before it caused a bigger problem. 新民圍牆外過度生長的植栽需要修剪，以免造成更大的問題。

Q2.To block something from view is to ______ it.

擋住某物的視線，叫做______它。

obstruct 遮擋 ✓ — The branches began to obstruct the security camera's view of the intersection. 樹枝開始遮擋住監視器對路口的視野。

Q3.To cut a small amount off something to make it neat is to ______ it.

剪掉一小部分讓它變整齊，叫做______它。

trim 修剪 ✓ — Big Brother Hsi-Ping climbed a ladder in the hot sun to trim the overgrown vines. 錫平大哥頂著烈日爬上梯子修剪過度生長的藤蔓。

Q4.Being safe and protected from danger is called ______.

受到保護、免於危險，叫做______。

security 安全 ✓ — Clearing the camera's view helps improve security for the whole neighborhood. 讓監視器視野清晰，有助於提升整個社區的安全。

Q5.To work together with others toward the same goal is to ______.

與他人一起為同一個目標努力，叫做______。

cooperate 合作 ✓ — Hsinmin was glad to cooperate with the police station to help keep the community safe. 新民很樂意配合派出所，共同守護社區安全。