Destination: India前進印度‏

You could spend a lifetime trying to get to know India as a tourist. Its cities have noise and chaos, and its lands are filled with beautiful, ancient scenery. With over one billion people mixing traditional and modern customs, there is no possibility of being alone. India has also constructed some fantastic buildings like the legendary Taj Mahal. This beautiful tomb is regarded by many as a symbol of eternal love. 　 　　您可以用一輩子的時間當個觀光客來試著瞭解印度。這個國度的每座城市都喧囂嘈雜且混亂熱鬧，其土地上則充滿美麗且古老悠久的景致。此處有十億以上的人口混雜著傳統與現代的風俗民情，因此您根本不可能有機會一人獨處。印度也曾興建一些相當了不起的建築，例如泰姬瑪哈陵。這座美麗的墓塚被許多人視為是永恆的愛情象徵（編按：泰姬瑪哈陵是蒙兀兒王朝第五代皇帝沙迦罕為了紀念他已故的皇后所建造的陵墓，費時二十多年，竣工於1654年，現為世界文化遺產之一）。 　　India has it all from the beaches of Goa to the movie industry of Bollywood in Mumbai, the cultural center of Kolkata, and its modern capital1 of New Delhi. In addition, four of the world's major religions have their roots in this country that introduced yoga2 and chess3 to the masses4. As for India's natural attractions, visitors should make time to visit the Ganges River and the Himalayas. A favorite with adventurers, this mountain range5 features Mount Everest and separates India from the rest of Asia. Then, of course, there are the people and festivals like the fun and exciting Holi. India is definitely an ancient world waiting to be discovered.

從果阿的海灘到孟買的寶萊塢電影工業，還有文化重鎮加爾各答以及現代化首都新德里，印度可說是擁有了一切。此外，世界四大主要宗教都發源於這個將瑜珈和西洋棋帶給世人的國家。至於印度的自然美景，遊客應該抽出時間去造訪恆河和喜馬拉雅山。這座山脈是冒險者的最愛，不但有聖母峰坐落其中，而且還將印度與其它亞洲國家分隔開來。當然，這裡還有各形各色的老百姓，以及像是胡里節這種有趣又令人興奮的節慶。印度著實是個等著被人好好探索的古老世界。

Building Your Vocabulary

1. chaos　n. 混亂，凌亂
After the destructive earthquake struck the area, there was total chaos.
在遭受那場毀滅性地震的重創後，這個區域完全陷入一片混亂。
2. construct　vt. 建造，構築
The government constructed a high-speed railway to make traveling easier.
政府建造了一條高速鐵路來讓旅遊更加便利。
3. legendary　a. 非常有名的；傳說中的
A legendary monster is said to have lived in this cave.
據說有一隻傳說中的怪獸曾住在這個洞窟裡。
4. eternal　a. 永恆的
The witch did whatever it took to pursue eternal youth.
那位女巫為了追求青春永駐而不擇手段。
5. definitely　adv. 絕對地，肯定地
After working non-stop for six hours, we all definitely needed a break.
在馬不停蹄地工作了六小時後，我們肯定需要休息一下。

Phrases for Learning

1. be regarded (by + 人) as...　　被（某人）視為……
Yo-Yo Ma is regarded as one of the greatest musicians in the world.
馬友友被視為世上最棒的音樂家之一。
2. have + 所有格 + roots in...　　（某物）起源於……
The custom has its roots in the culture of those tribespeople and has been around for a long time.
這項習俗起源於那個部落居民的文化之中，並存在了好一段時間。
3. as for...　　至於……，就……而言
Beth likes to live in the city. As for me, I prefer living in the country.
貝絲喜歡住在城市裡。但就我而言，我比較喜愛住在鄉下。

Extra Words

1. capital　n. 首都
2. yoga　n. 瑜珈
3. chess　n. 西洋棋
4. the masses　n. 群眾，百姓
5. mountain range　n. 山脈

Tips In Use

This beautiful tomb is regarded by many as a symbol of eternal love.
（這座美麗的墓塚被許多人視為是永恆的愛情象徵。）
be regarded as...　　被認為（是）……
= be thought of as...
= be seen as...
= be viewed as...
= be looked upon as...
= be considered (to be)...
　Einstein is highly regarded as one of the greatest scientific minds ever.
= Einstein is highly considered to be one of the greatest scientific minds ever.
（愛因斯坦多被視為是史上最偉大的科學家之一。）