探访喜玛拉雅山的神秘古国─尼泊尔 Ⅰ｜2024年4月号

Warm-up Question: What do you know about the Himalayas?

Welcome to Nepal. It’s near China and India and sits in the heart of the Himalayas. Religion plays a big role in this country, especially in temples and buildings. To learn more about Nepal’s past,visit Kathmandu Durbar Square in the Kathmandu Valley. People also call it “the museum of temples.” You can find more than 50 temples there. One of them is Kasthamandap Temple. It’s a pagoda-style temple with three stories. People built it in 12 AD, and it’s the oldest temple in this area.

When you’re hungry, you can trydal bhat. It’s a traditional dish with beans, rice, and other side dishes. Remember, enjoy eating it with your right hand!

读之前想想看：关于喜马拉雅山，你知道些什么事情？

欢迎来到尼泊尔。这个国家邻近中国和印度，坐落于喜马拉雅山的中心。宗教在这个国家扮演着重要的角色，尤其是在寺庙和建筑方面。若想多了解尼泊尔的历史，可以到位在加德满都谷地的加德尔都杜巴广场参观，人们也称之为「寺庙的博物馆」，你可以在那里找到超过 50 座寺庙。其中一座是独木庙，它是一座 3 层楼的宝塔式寺庙，建造于公元 12 年，是该区域最古老的寺庙。

饿了的话，可以尝尝达八。这是一道传统的菜肴，有豆子、米饭和其他配菜。记得，用你的右手来享用它！

1.especially (adv.)尤其是；特别是

The room is very hot, especially in summer.

这间房间非常热，尤其是夏天的时候。

2.temple (n.)寺庙；寺院

My family went to the temple yesterday to pray to Mazu.

我们家昨天去庙里祭拜妈祖。

3.story (n.)楼层

My room is on the second story of our house. So, I need to climb up the stairs everyday.

我房间在我家的 2 楼，所以我每天都需要爬楼梯上去。

4.hungry (adj.)饥饿的

Are you hungry? Do you want to have some cookies?

你会饿吗？你想吃点饼干吗？