The Amazing Azores (2)

See and Do
If you love exploring historic sites, the Azores are the right place for you. Centuries-old buildings stand next to modern restaurants, shops and hotels. Most of these older structures are still in use. Because of the islands' rich religious heritage, there are many old churches. If you spend time in the capital city, Ponta Delgada, be sure to visit Matriz de Sao Sebastiao. This church was completed in 1547. Both its inside and its outside are beautifully decorated.

If you love nature, escape city life and explore the Azores' beautiful countryside. The mild climate and water temperatures are perfect for surfing and swimming. Because of the islands' volcanic activity, there are hot springs and lakes to visit. Feel like going on a real adventure? Get a bird's eye view of the Azores by paragliding! And, best of all, the Azores rank as one of the top island groups in the world for sustainable tourism. So you can feel good about your visit!


Info Cloud
Teaching Topic: Air Sports
飛行的極限運動:
parachuting 降落傘
paragliding 滑翔傘
hang gliding 滑翔翼
ultralight 輕航機
parasailing 拖曳傘
BASE jumping 定點跳傘
wingsuit 飛蝠裝


Grammar Gym
Feel like going on a real adventure?
feel like: to have a strong feeling to do something
= Do want to go and have a real adventure?
- I feel like having steak for dinner tonight.
- Paul and Nancy feel like taking their kids to the zoo.
- Do to want to watch movie tonight? Sorry, but I don't feel like watching a movie.
- Sorry, but I don't feel like going out.


Language Lab
historic adj. 歷史重要的, 有歷史意義的
a historic place or building is very old:
- The historic castle is a famous spot visited by many tourists.
- Today is a historic moment for our country.
historical adj. 歷史的
relating to the past:
- historical background

religious adj. 宗教的, 虔誠的
relating to religion in general or to a particular religion:
- In some parts of the world, people are still persecuted because of their religious beliefs.
- Frank is very religious. He goes to church almost every day.

sustainable  adj. 可永續經營的, 不破壞環境生態的 (sustain v. 維持, 支撐)
able to continue without causing damage to the environment:
able to continue for a long time:
- The organization is devoted to the promotion of sustainable development in all countries.

tourism n. 觀光業, 旅遊業
the business of providing things for people to do, places for them to stay etc while they are on holiday:
- Tourism is this town's main industry.
tour n. 觀光, 旅行
a journey for pleasure, during which you visit several different towns, areas etc
- We went on a half-day city tour of Tokyo.
- Nick took us on a tour of Hollywood.


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