The famous Silk Road passes through Kazakhstan. You can travel parts of it through ancient cities and towns. See what's left of the ancient cities of Otrar and Taraz. Centuries ago they were major trade centers between Europe and China.
In southern Kazakhstan, see the beautiful scenery, animals and birds in the Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve. Created in 1926, it's the oldest nature reserve in Central Asia. There you'll find 239 species of birds. More than 50 species of mammals, including the snow leopard, also live in the reserve.
The area is also called the kingdom of Tulips. It is believed that tulips grew here long before they appeared in Holland. Stay in a guest house in the nearby village of Zhabagly. Or you can sleep like a Kazakh in a traditional yurt!
Traveling to Kazakhstan is definitely for those looking for adventure and the road less traveled. But it's well worth the effort to enjoy the wonders of this jewel of Central Asia.
Grammar Gym
[something] is for those [verbing] : how something is appropriate for a certain group of people
- Traveling to Kazakhstan is definitely for those looking for adventure and the road less traveled.
= Traveling to Kazakhstan is definitely for those people who are looking for adventure and the road less traveled.
- The newest comedy show is definitely for those looking for a good laugh.
- The new department store is definitely for those looking for a good bargain.
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Teaching Topic: The Road Less Traveled
You may recall that earlier this year, we talked about getting off the beaten path.
And, that means don't go to a place where there are already thousands of tourists.
Visit a place where there aren't so many people around.
We see a similar idea in our lesson today. Our author tells us to "take the road less traveled."
The result of "getting off the beaten path" or "taking the road less traveled" is the same - more excitement and a greater sense of adventure.
Right. Taking the road more often traveled may be more stable and easier to walk on, but it's a little boring.
Hmm huh...
Now, the phrase "the road less traveled" comes from a poem written by American poet, Robert Frost, in 1916, titled "The Road Not Taken."
Many people mistakenly think the title is "The Road Less Traveled", but it's not.
The phrase actually comes from the second to the last line of the poem, "I took the one less traveled by."
Again, the correct title is "The Road Not Taken."
OK. The road that Frost describes is a metaphor for life.
Someone who takes the road less traveled is acting independently, freeing themselves from the conformity of others who choose to take the road more often traveled.
the road less traveled 源自美國詩人Robert Frost的"The Road Not Taken"未走過的路的最後一句 the road less traveled很少人走的路，目前成為慣用語，指冷門的路線或景點 get off the beaten path離開一般人常走的路，指走冷門、不尋常的路線
Language Lab
major adj.主要的、重要的
very important
- There will be a major change in the company's strategy in the near future.
公司的策略最近將有重大的改變
- All major Hollywood studios are dying to work with this award-winning director.
所有好萊塢重量級的製片公司都渴望要和這位得獎的導演合作
reserve n.
an area of land where animals and plants are given special protection
- The proposal is to turn this area into a marine life reserve.
這個提案是要將這個地區變成海洋生物保護區
v.
to make arrangements so that you will be able to use or have (something, such as a room, table, or seat) at a later time
- We'll reserve your appointment for another 30 minutes.
我們可以保留你的預約再三十分鐘
tulip n.
a large, bright flower that is shaped like a cup and that grows in the spring
- Holland is famous for their varieties of tulips.
荷蘭以他們各式各樣的鬱金香聞名
- Mom planted her tulip bulbs before winter.
媽媽在冬天之前就種下她的鬱金香球莖
- Tulips need to be kept in cool temperatures or they will wither quickly.
鬱金香必須保存在涼爽的溫度下，否則很快的就枯萎
jewel n.
a valuable stone (such as a ruby or diamond) that has been cut and polished;
someone or something that is highly valued or admired
- The jewels displayed in the store were all insured.
店裡面擺設的寶石都有保險
- This painting is the jewel of the museum's collection.
這幅畫是這間博物館的館藏之寶
jewelry n.
decorative objects (such as rings, necklaces, and earrings) that people wear on their body
- Sandra loves to wear silver jewelry.
Sandra很喜歡戴銀飾
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