Winter in Iceland (2)

4. Explore Reykjavik.
Winter has little impact on the number of activities you can enjoy in Iceland's capital. Learn about Iceland's Viking past at Reykjavik 871 (they have the best collection in town) or the National Museum. Get to know the city on a guided bike or Segway tour. And ward off the cold by "coffee cupping," or tasting various kinds of coffee, at any of the dozens of small cafes in town.

 5. Take a dip.
No matter what time of year you go, your trip to Iceland is not complete without a soak in one of the piping hot geothermal pools.

This is the Icelandic equivalent of a hot spring. Even when snow is falling, you'll find Icelanders outdoors, enjoying a relaxing dip in one of these pools. One of the most famous is Blue Lagoon, a spa that boasts pools, steam rooms, caves and a restaurant.

Come for the thinner crowds and cheaper off-season prices, and stay for the spectacular natural wonders around the island. Although Iceland may be an unusual choice for a winter vacation, its unexpected charms will make this a trip you'll want to take again!

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Teaching Topic: Pronouncing “The”教學主題: The的發音
定冠詞 the
1.  /ði/ before vowel sounds
2. /ˈðiː/ when said with emphasis
3. /ðə/ before consonant sounds

Closer Look
"your trip to Iceland is not complete without a soak in one of the piping hot geothermal pools."
[Subject] is not complete without [something].
- Your Roman holiday is not complete without a taste of gelato.
- Your tour through this university is not complete without a peek inside its famous library.

Language Lab
ward off phrasal verb
 to do something to try to protect yourself from something bad, such as illness, danger, or attack:
- This app can ward off unwanted calls.
- Have a cup of hot chicken soup; it will ward off the cold right away.

geothermal adj.
/ˌʤiːjoʊˈθɚməl/
relating to or coming from the heat inside the earth:
- Many houses in this area use geothermal energy for their heating systems.
- The geothermal condition of the volcano is being monitored by a research team.

equivalent n.
something that has the same value, purpose, job etc as something else:
- This position requires a double degree or its equivalent.
equivalent adj.
equivalent to
- This amount of exercise is equivalent to running three miles.

unexpected adj.
used to describe something that is surprising because you were not expecting it:
- The unexpected visit from my parents caught me by surprise.
unexpectedly adv.
- The raise came unexpectedly, but actually at a really good time.

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