Why traveling on two wheels is the best way to see Taiwan
In Taiwan, cycling is more than a hobby for many people. Over several decades, cycling has become closely linked to the island, and it keeps getting more and more popular every year.
Taiwan’s love affair with cycling started to grow in the 1980s. Local companies like Giant Bicycles began manufacturingbicycles and exporting them around the world. Taiwanese enjoyed riding them, too. This ledTaiwan’s government to support cycling culture by arranging cycling events and building cycling routesthroughout the island. Taiwan’s unique geography and natural beauty have also played a major role in shaping its cycling culture. The island’s majesticmountains and beautiful coastlineprovide the perfect setting for cyclists to explore the great outdoors. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that Taiwan is now considered an international cyclinghub.
Taiwan isalso home to one of cycling’s top annualevents: the Taiwan KOM Challenge. The 105-kilometer race starts in Hualien and ends high up at Hehuan Mountain’s Wuling. The race attracts some of the world’s best cyclists who are looking to challenge their pedalingskills while climbing more than 3,000 meters. If you’re a cyclist who has what it takes, consider joining this exciting challenge.
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Words in Use
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cycle
[ˋsaɪk!]
n. 循環
vi. 騎（腳踏車）
=
bike
The cycle of the seasons is not obvious in Taiwan.
在臺灣，四季的循環並不明顯。
By cycling to and from work every day, I not only save money, but I get a chance to exercise.
我每天騎腳踏車上下班，這樣做我不僅省錢，也有機會運動。
高中 Level 2
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cyclist
[ˋsaɪk!ɪst]
n. 騎自行車的人
The cyclist rode his bike along the path.
這名自行車騎士沿著路徑騎著他的自行車。
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英檢中級
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decade
[ˋdɛked]
n. 10 年
The company has been in business for threedecades.
這間公司已經營運 30 年了。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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export
[ɪksˋport]
vt. 出口
Cheap toys made in that country are exported to the US in large numbers every year.
由那個國家製造的便宜玩具每年都會大量出口到美國去。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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geography
[ˋdʒɪˋɑgrəfɪ]
n. 地理
In high school, my worst subject was geography.
我念高中的時候，最差的一科就是地理了。
高中 Level 3
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setting
[ˋsɛtɪŋ]
n. 環境；背景
=
background
The company decided a beach resort was an ideal setting for its annual meeting.
該公司決定濱海度假村會是他們年度會議的理想環境。
Nancy rewrote a scene from Romeo and Juliet with a contemporary setting.
南希以現代的場景重新編寫了《羅密歐與茱麗葉》的其中一幕。
高中 Level 5
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attract
[əˋtrækt]
vt. 吸引；引起……的注意或興趣
The new policy attracted attention from minorities.
這項新政策引起弱勢族群的關切。
I must admit that I’m very attracted to David.
我必須承認我對大衛十分著迷。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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lead
[lid]
vt. & vi. 帶領;領先;帶(路)
n. 領先
三態
lead / led [lɛd] / led [lɛd]
Gareth led his team to success in the competition.
加瑞斯帶領他的隊伍在比賽中獲勝。
Our team is now leading by ten points.
我們的隊伍現在以 10 分領先。
Our teacher led us into the language laboratory.
老師帶著我們進入語言教室。
The driver's carelessness led to the accident.
駕駛員的粗心導致這起意外。
The home team took the lead from the beginning.
地主隊從一開始即取得領先。
高中 Level 1
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manufacture
[͵mænjəˋfæktʃɚ]
vt. & n. （用機器大量）生產，製造
=
produce
The manufacture of newspapers requires a lot of wood pulp. 製造報紙需要許多木漿。
Our company manufactures electronic devices.
我們公司生產電子儀器。
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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majestic
[məˋdʒɛstɪk]
a. . 雄偉的
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grand
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spectacular
We stood in awe before the majestic Westminster
Abbey.
我們敬畏地站在雄偉的西敏寺前。
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coastline
[ˋkost͵laɪn]
n. 海岸線
We went for a beautiful scenic drive along the coastline.
我們沿著海岸線開車，欣賞沿途美麗的景色。
高中 Level 6
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hub
[ hʌb ]
n. 樞紐，中心
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annual
[ˋænjʊəl]
a. 每年的；年度的，一年的
=
yearly
Labor Day is an annual holiday in many countries.
在許多國家，勞動節每年都有放假。
What’s your annual income?
你年收入是多少？
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英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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pedal
[ˋpɛd!]
n. 踏板
vt. & vi. 騎（自行車）
The driver pushed down on the gas pedal to make the car go.
駕駛踩油門，讓車子前進。
John pedals to and from work every day.
約翰每天騎自行車上下班。
高中 Level 5
Practical Phrases
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lead sb to V
導致／促使某人（做）⋯⋯
The teacher's words led the students to believe in themselves.
這名老師的話讓學生相信自己。
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be home to...
是⋯⋯的大本營／聚集地
The forest is home to many different types of animals.
這座森林裡有許多不同種類的動物。
