20091104 The Top Of Europe (1)

The Top Of Europe

Experience the best of the Alps in Switzerland's Jungfrau Region

Anyone who has traveled through Europe no doubt recalls its impressive landmarks, museums and historic sites. While Switzerland boasts its share of those attractions, the country's spectaucular natural beauty is what attracts touists. The Jungfrau Region, with its breathtaking secenery, stands out as the most dramatic example of that beauty.

Located in central Switzerland, the Jungfrau Region draws over half a million tourists each year. The Alps' most famous trio- the Eiger, the Monch and the Jungfrau - dominates the area. These three massive snow - covered mountains and their surrounding valleys, waterfalls and lakes make the region an idyllic vacation destination.

The train ride of a lifetime
Trains and cable cars conveniently connect many of the region's villages, making it easy to see all the sights. At Kleine Scheidegg, a beautiful ski and hiking area, tourists board a cogwheel train for a thrilling climb to Jungfraujoch, Europ's highest railway station. After offering amazing glacier views, the train enters a 7.3 km mountain tunnel. As the train creeps upward, the railroad's engineering -a 16 year construction effort- fascinates tourists.



scenery n. 風景/景色
eg: The spectacular mountain scenery of Guilin(桂林) can be seen in many Chinese paintings.

trio n. 三個(或三人)一組/三件一套
=> a group of three people or three things
eg: In the late 1990s, Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman were the most famous trie in basketball.
eg: The family business is run by a trio made up of the boss and his two sons.
eg: This jazz trio(爵士樂三重奏) is quite famous in New York.
eg: The trio ofsswimmers each won medals in the freestyle and backstroke categories.

idyllic adj. 田園詩的/牧歌的
eg: The grassy spot under that beautiful tree is an idyllic place for a picnic.
eg: Many people moved from the city to the countryside to enjoy an idyllic life.
eg: The small idyllic village is only accessible by boat.

fascinate v. 有吸引力/迷人
eg: The toy's bright lights and interesting sounds fascienated the baby.
eg: Her singing fascinated the whole audience.
eg: Anything with numbers fascinates my son.
eg: The boy was fascinated by the toy train in the window.

cable car 纜車

cogwheel n. 【機】鈍齒輪/木齒鐵輪
=> a wheel has teeth on it

thrilling adj. 毛骨悚然的/令人興奮的

creep v. 爬行/匍匐而行/緩慢地行進
creep crept crept



//== Chat Room ==//

THREE
a three-ring circus
=> 原意:三環馬戲團
=> 引申為沒有秩序混亂的場面

Three strikes and you're out!
=> 三個好球就出局
=> 三次機會
=> 或者被記三次過就會被開除也可以說這句話

the three Rs 基礎教育的三要素
reading, writing, arithmetic 讀寫算



//== Grammar on the Go ==//

While Switzerland boasts its share of those attractions,the country's spectacular natural beauty is what attracts tourists.
=> While Switzerland boosts its part of those attractions, the country's spectacular natural beauty is what attracts tourists.

share
=> to divide or use something with someone else
eg: There aren't enough textbooks, so the students have to share.

share
=> in today's article it means "a part of something"


eg: We have a lot of clean-up work to do, but if everyone does their share, we can get it all done in one day.
eg: Although the inheritance was divided equally among the five sons, the oldest son believed he deserved a bigger share.