常春藤生活英语【81】恋恋海滩

Going to a beach can be a lot of fun, and in Taiwan, there are plenty to choose from. From north to south and east to west, whether they are next to oceans, lakes, or rivers, beaches are everywhere on this island. The most popular ones, though, are found along the coast. You may think you know everything about the beaches of Taiwan. However, there are a few hidden secrets to these beautiful places that will certainly surprise you.



It is easy to name a few typical beach activities off the top of your head. But would you think of hang gliding1 and paragliding2? Several of Taiwan's beaches that have cliffs3 or hills are perfect for these adventure sports. Music festivals and other events also offer excitement for beach-goers4. Everyone has heard of bird watching. But do you know that some of the rarest birds in the world make beaches in Taiwan their home for part of the year? You don't need to be a nature lover to understand how special that is. It is also easy to appreciate the simple beauty of beaches. For example, the Gold Coast by Tainan might have the most beautiful sunrises. As the sun peeks 3 out from below the horizon5, its light turns the shore a beautiful gold color. At the same time, stars still sparkle 4 in the deep blue sky above. With so much to discover, there seems to be nothing ordinary about Taiwan's beaches.

到海边玩可说是乐趣无穷，而台湾可供选择的海滩更是多不胜数。从北到南、由东向西，不论是在海边、湖畔或河旁，岛上的滩头到处皆是。不过最受欢迎的还是在沿岸边。对于台湾的海滩，您或许自认熟知一切。不过这些美丽的地方，绝对还是有能令您惊喜不已的个中奥秘。



您一定轻易地就能随口说出一些相当典型的海滩活动。但您想得到玩滑翔翼及滑翔伞吗？台湾数个拥有悬崖或山丘的海滩，就是进行这些冒险运动的最佳地点。对常去海滩的人而言，音乐祭和其它活动也令人兴奋不已。每个人都听过赏鸟这件事。不过您知不知道，世上一些最稀有的鸟类一年中有部份时间以台湾的海滩为家？您不需是位大自然的爱好者就能明了那是多么特别的一件事。欣赏海滩的单纯之美也不困难。举例来说，紧邻台南的黄金海岸或许有着最美妙的日出景致。随着太阳自地平线之下微微地探头而出，阳光便将海岸染上一抹璀璨的金黄。在此同时，头顶上深蓝色的天空仍有繁星闪烁。有着这么多可以探索之处，台湾的海滩似乎一点也不平凡。

Building Your Vocabulary

sparkle　vi. 闪闪发光，闪烁

Rosie's diamond ring sparkled 5 in the sunlight.

萝西的钻戒在阳光下闪闪发光。

Phrases for Learning

1. next to...　　在……的旁边，紧靠着……

Owen asked for a seat next to the window.

欧文要了一个靠窗的座位。

2. off the top of + 所有格 + head　　（某人）不加思索地

Jeremy answered that difficult question off the top of his head.

杰里米想也没想就回答出那个难题。

3. think of...　　想到∕想出……

I can't think of anyone who can do this job.

我想不到有谁可以做这件事。

4. hear of...　　听说过∕知道……（多用完成式）

Ricky has never heard of that pop singer.

瑞克从来没听过那位流行歌手。

5. peek 2 out from...　　自……微微露出

A shoe is peeking 6 out from under the curtain.

窗帘下有只鞋子露了一小截出来。

参考字词

1. hang gliding 1　n. 滑翔翼运动

2. paragliding　n. 滑翔伞运动

3. cliff　n. 悬崖，峭壁

4. goer　n. 常去……的人

5. horizon　n. 地平线

Grammar Check

As the sun peeks out from below the horizon...

（随着太阳自地平线之下微微地探头而出……）

在英文的句构中，介词通常以名词或动名词作其受词，但有时为描述特殊状况，会出现介词后又以介词词组作受词的情况，形成双重介词词组。

Zoe picked up her pen from underneath 7 the table.

（柔依从桌子底下把笔捡起来。）

The boy jumped out from behind the door and frightened his sister.

（男孩从门后跳出来吓他妹妹。）