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本文指出了物理模型在物理學習中的重要作用，詳細論述了物理模型的建立和特徵，強調需重視物理模型在教學中的運用，以達到培養學生科學思維品質的目的。

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Recreating History: The Doctor of Historic Buildings

Have you ever wondered how historic sites survive the test of time to inspire future generations? The truth is, it's often through the tireless efforts of many committed individuals.

After the five-day working week was introduced in Taiwan in 2001, there was a boom in tourism to scenic spots around the country. However, this highlighted the fact that many historic sites had fallen into disrepair. Regional governments began paying more attention to the preservation of such sites, and the demand for restoration services increased.

Festive February

Going Whole Hog
A man dressed in a top hat and tuxedo holds up a large rodent. Pressing the furry critter's snout to his ear, he listens. “Six more weeks of winter!” the man declares as the crowd boos.

The Battle for Motion-Control Gaming Heats Up

Video-game systems have evolved unbelievably over the past few decades. These days, motion-control gaming is all the rage, and Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo have all fully jumped on this bandwagon. Now that Microsoft's highly anticipated Kinect is finally available in stores, let's take a closer look at these three systems, examining their differences and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses.

Without a doubt, the Microsoft Kinect for the Xbox 360 is at the cutting edge of gaming. The Kinect incorporates a video camera, voice-recognition software, and intelligent motion sensors to provide players with an entirely hands-free gaming experience. No controllers or special gadgets are needed; a mere wave of the hand or a simple vocal command lets users play games. Consumers certainly have connected with Kinect, with millions already sold in the first few months of its release.

Lego: Rebuilding a Brand

The little colored building blocks are iconic and have been beloved by generations of children around the world. The white logo on a red background is instantly identifiable. Even with the onset of the digital age, the company appeared to have adapted. It seemed like Lego could do no wrong.

However, all was not as it seemed. Despite remaining one of the world's largest toy manufacturers and shifting US$1.35 billion of merchandise, Lego was in trouble by 2004. Sales had dropped steadily and profits were down 30 percent, with Lego Group execs estimating a loss in value of more than US$300,000 a day. What was happening?

Tsui Hark — The Master of Wuxia

For many outside Asia, Ang Lee's “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” provided the first glimpse into the Chinese genre of wuxia. Characters leap over rooftops, walk up walls, and cross swords in breathtaking duels. The movie wowed audiences worldwide and made them realize that wuxia was more than just martial arts. Wuxia stories depict brave, kind heroes with extraordinary fighting skills. The style challenges traditional Hollywood boundaries, yet shares themes with genres such as westerns. While there are many well-known directors in the field, one name stands out: Hong Kong's Tsui Hark.

Tsui's first feature, “The Butterfly Murders,” was an avant-garde fusion of murder mystery, science fiction and contemporary wuxia. The twists and turns in narrative perspective were atypical of wuxia movies, though the depiction of righteous and evil characters was familiar. Following this impressive debut, Tsui enjoyed success with movies such as “Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain,” “The Swordsman” series, and the “Once Upon a Time in China” series.