The Amazing Azores (1)

Portugal's Azores are one of Europe's hidden treasures

On a map of the world, the Azores may be a little hard to spot. This small volcanic island group lies about 1,600 kilometers west of Europe, right in the middle of the Atlantic. But don't judge the Azores by their size.

These nine Portuguese island offer a wonderful off-the-beaten-path experience.

A Brief History
The Azores were first discovered by Portuguese explorers in 1427. People began to settle on the islands only a few years later. The economy there grew as European and African countries began to trade with the islands. Their rich soil was the perfect place to grow wheat, sugar and fruit. The people who live there, called Azoreans, were brave people. They survived in spite of natural disasters, pirate attacks, war and invasion. Today the Azores are an important source of trade with Europe. They're also a favorite vacation spot for visitors, and their popularity is growing.


Info Cloud
Teaching Topic: Look What’s On the Inside 不要只看外在條件
強調內在的片語
- Big things come in small packages. 東西的大小不代表他的價值, 例:訂婚戒止
- Don't judge a book by its cover. 別以貌取人
- All that glitters is not gold. 金玉其外, 敗絮其中

Grammar Gym
But don't judge the Azores by their size.
Don't judge [something 1] by its [something 2]. 
- Don't judge a restaurant by its prices.
- Don't judge a product by its packaging.


Language Lab
volcanic adj. 火山的
relating to or caused by a volcano:
- The town was destroyed by a large volcanic eruption.
volcano n. 火山
a mountain with a large hole at the top, through which lava (=very hot liquid rock) is sometimes forced out:
- The active volcano keeps throwing out flames and lava.

off the beaten path 人跡罕至的 (beaten 走過)
a place that is off the beaten track is not well known and is far away from the places that people usually visit
- This hiking trail is off the beaten path. You can enjoy solitude here.
- The fugitive was hiding in a farmhouse miles off the beaten path.
fugitive n. 逃犯, 難民
someone who is trying to avoid being caught by the police

economy n. 經濟, 經濟體制
the system by which a country's money and goods are produced and used, or a country considered in this way:
- The economy of the coastal area is growing rapidly.
the careful use of money, time, goods etc so that nothing is wasted: 節約
- Hybrid or electric cars help to increase fuel economy.

in spite of 儘管, 雖然
without being affected or prevented by something
- The mountaineers left for the top of the mountain in spite of the rain.
- The quarterback will still be playing this weekend in spite of his injury.
- In spite of his illness, William still managed to finish college.


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