时间:2018-12-16 作者:英语课 分类:VOA标准英语2012年(三月)


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Burma's Tourist Industry Booms


This week in Rangoon 20 contestants 1 competed for the title of Miss Tourism Myanmar 2012, a beauty pageant 2 organized by the tourism board to appeal to foreign visitors. 


Tourism Board Secretary Kyaw Htun says Aung San Suu Kyi's endorsement 3 of "responsible tourism" last year has been a vital boost in Burma, also known as Myanmar. 
"Before 2010 the Lady [Suu Kyi] didn't support visitors to come to Myanmar, but after 2010 she was encouraging visitors to come see Myanmar," noted 4 Htun.
Since Aung San Suu Kyi's release from house arrest in 2010, tourism has more than doubled, and is projected to keep increasing at a rate of 30 percent per year.
Burma's political isolation 5 has long kept it off the typical itinerary 6 of holiday travelers. Now, it is that isolation and ongoing 7 political reforms that are drawing newcomers - some of whom are still anxious about visiting. 
"The reason I'm here in Myanmar, I'm interested in the political situation," said Mari Nakogawa, a tourist from Japan. "Like Aung San Suu Kyi, I cannot say it here, it's kind of scary. Most of Japanese newspapers say Myanmar is dangerous."
Hotels in Burma are now booked several months in advance, doubling room prices in some cases.
But it's not only tourists who are eager to visit. Alex Ruther is the manager of the upscale Savoy Hotel.
"Because the country's opening up, the foreign investment laws are changing as well, so a lot of foreigners can come in and invest. Foreign companies [are] coming in so it definitely puts the country on the global map," said Ruther.
For Burma's visitors, such as these visiting the famed Shwedagon Pagoda 8, both the old attractions and the new changes are an enticing 9 draw. 

1 contestants
n.竞争者,参赛者( contestant的名词复数 )
  • The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. 这次比赛吸引了代表8个不同国家的500多名参赛者。
  • Two candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency. 两位候选人最终成为总统职位竞争者。 来自《简明英汉词典》
2 pageant
n.壮观的游行;露天历史剧
  • Our pageant represented scenes from history.我们的露天历史剧上演一幕幕的历史事件。
  • The inauguration ceremony of the new President was a splendid pageant.新主席的就职典礼的开始是极其壮观的。
3 endorsement
n.背书;赞成,认可,担保;签(注),批注
  • We are happy to give the product our full endorsement.我们很高兴给予该产品完全的认可。
  • His presidential campaign won endorsement from several celebrities.他参加总统竞选得到一些社会名流的支持。
4 noted
adj.著名的,知名的
  • The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
  • Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。
5 isolation
n.隔离,孤立,分解,分离
  • The millionaire lived in complete isolation from the outside world.这位富翁过着与世隔绝的生活。
  • He retired and lived in relative isolation.他退休后,生活比较孤寂。
6 itinerary
n.行程表,旅行路线;旅行计划
  • The two sides have agreed on the itinerary of the visit.双方商定了访问日程。
  • The next place on our itinerary was Silistra.我们行程的下一站是锡利斯特拉。
7 ongoing
adj.进行中的,前进的
  • The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
  • The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。
8 pagoda
n.宝塔(尤指印度和远东的多层宝塔),(印度教或佛教的)塔式庙宇
  • The ancient pagoda is undergoing repairs.那座古塔正在修缮中。
  • The pagoda is reflected upside down in the water.宝塔影子倒立在水里。
9 enticing
adj.迷人的;诱人的
  • The offer was too enticing to refuse. 这提议太有诱惑力,使人难以拒绝。
  • Her neck was short but rounded and her arms plump and enticing. 她的脖子短,但浑圆可爱;两臂丰腴,也很动人。
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AAP (analyst assistance program)
air operating electric light
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albizzin
amberized
antiartillery
autobike
balancing procedure
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British Accounting Association
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Kopites
Kārvāndar, Rūdkhāneh-ye
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Lumsum
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Mboula
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Mitsuze-tōge
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