7月29日至30日,我參加了由國家日月潭風景區管理處主辦的「自行車領騎導覽人員初階班」,為期兩天一夜。這場課程吸引我報名的原因有:
1. 對單車導覽本身就充滿興趣;
2. 上課地點在風景秀麗的向山遊客中心會議室;
3. 報名費僅500元,包含教材、自行車、午餐等;
4. 課程內容豐富多元,從室內的領騎實務、自行車實用App介紹、自行車概論,到戶外的日月潭路線騎乘應有盡有;
5. 結業後可獲頒證書與一件車衣;
6. 未來還有機會參與實際的領騎導覽工作。
學習與收穫
課程果然不負期待。平時難得能進入的向山會議室,空間寬敞、舒適、明亮。講師們口條清晰、內容精彩,學員們也專注投入。我更積極參加有獎徵答,幸運地獲得兩樣小禮物,彷彿回到了學生時代的上課氛圍。
這次也是我人生第一次親手調整煞車器、拆卸輪胎與補內胎,動手操作的過程,讓我覺得自己變成了一位很酷的「黑手」。
戶外與特別的經驗
雖然第二天天候不佳,戶外騎乘僅在第一天完成,但也因此有了不同的發現——一條過去從未騎過的「月牙灣路線」。第二天我們一行人冒雨搭乘台灣好行公車前往水社碼頭,登上全新升級的電動船,由資深導覽員帶來精采的湖上解說。儘管雷聲隆隆、閃電不斷,湖面上幾乎只有我們這艘船航行,成了別具一格的體驗。
住宿方面,我選擇了背包客民宿,當晚12個床位只有我一人入住,彷彿包場,也是一段特別的經歷。
與日月潭的不解之緣
日月潭對我來說有著特殊的情感。最早的記憶,是年輕時與先生來此約會,雖當時還不懂欣賞風景,但留下美好回憶。其後曾隨學校畢業旅行造訪,之後又帶父母來過兩次。近兩年更是因路跑與單車活動再度踏上這片土地。這次以學員身份重返日月潭,更添一層情感連結。
日月潭的美,總能在不同時刻帶給我新的體驗與感動。相信未來,我仍會一次次回來,與這片湖光山色延續這份永不褪色的情誼。

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Every four years the word awaits the arrival of its biggest sports competition- the Summer Olympics. And it has arrived. Today marks the opening of Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. For the first time in Olympic history, the games take place on South America soil.
Citius, Altius, Fortius-" faster, higher, stronger" 

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The ancient games were meant to celebrate individual個人的 greatness, so team competitions競賽 came only much later. The first team games were soccer matches, which were introduced in 1900. These matches were played between clubs from different countries. Then, in 1908, individual and team competitors began representing代表 their own countries. That year, to start off the games, athletes proudly marched行進 into the stadium運動場 in London behind their national flags. In that same year. a swimming pool was used for the first time in competitions. The excitement of watching the Olympic Games began to spread in 1936. The Olympics were hosted in Berlin that year, and the event was shown on large screens across the city. In 1948 the London games aired on TV in homes across Britain. Finally, in 1960, the whole world could watch the Rome Olympics on TV. This year, sports fans will be tuning in收看 to see if more Olympic firsts can be achieved達到 in Rio de Janeiro. The Olympic tradition lives on, and it continues to give us much entertainment.
live on 當不及物動詞 表示 "持續不斷;延續下去" 須以事物當主詞

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The Olympic Games are back, and this time they're being held in Rio de Janeiro里約熱內盧. They're a special event this year, since因為 it's the first time the games have ever taken in South America. To mark this Olympic first, here's a look back at some of the other times the Olympics broke new grounds開創新局面. Let's begin at the beginning. The first Olympic Games that we know about were held almost 3,000 years ago in Greece. They took place in the city of Olympia, which is the place that gave the event its name. The purpose of the ancient games was to honor使...榮耀 the gods-through demonstrations of strength力量, skill, and speed. The games consisted of only a few events, such as running, boxing, and horse racing, and only Greek males男性 participated參加. The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens雅典. They included more events, and male athletes運動員 from different countries joined. Four years later, in Paris, female athletes participated in the games for the first time. 
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Okinawa's history and geography have given these islands their own special identity特性. To discover the culture of Okinawa, your first stop should be Shuri Castle首里城. This castle was the political政治的 center of Okinawa from 1429 to 1879. During this period, Okinawa was independent獨立的 from Japan. At Shuri Castle, you can learn about the various不同的 cultures- Chinese, Taiwanese, and Japanese-that influenced Okinawa. American culture also has a strong foothold立足點 here, due to the large US military presence on the islands since World war 2. The area around Kadena Air Base嘉手納空軍基地 is even known as "Little America小美國." Here you'll find a ton of American-style restaurants that serve everything from apple pie to grilled cheese sandwiches. Of course, you have to try some Okinawan cooking, too. One famous local dish is goya chanpuru戈雅炒苦瓜, or bitter melon苦瓜 that's stir-fried炒 with pork, tofu, and egg. Delicious! If Okinawa sounds like the perfect vacation spot, then you're in luck. It's not far from Taiwan, and getting there is easy. Don't miss out on失去/錯過某事物 your next opportunity機會 to visit Okinawa.
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"I usually waste too much time on Facebook, so I decided to give it up. I wanted to try to make friends in real life, just like I do on Facebook. Now I talk to every person I see. I give them comments on their clothes. I show them films of my pets and pictures of my lunch. I listen to their conversations, and I tell them that I love them. So far, this plan is working. I already have three followers- a doctor and two police officers."
                                                   取材自 ABC 互動美語 7/28 Jokes and Fun  

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Okinawa is a chain of一串的small islands that lies just south of Japan's four main islands. It offers fine weather all year, beautiful nature, and a lively生氣勃勃的 culture. Little wonder, then, that it's a favorite vacation spot for Japanese and foreigners alike. Summer is a good season to visit Okinawa. The sea is as warm as bathwater洗澡水 and as clear as glass. You can see colorful coral reefs珊瑚礁 and, if you're really brave, swim with hammerhead sharks雙髻鯊. Even if you're not a strong swimmer, you can still take part in the excitement. Just visit the Churaumi Aquarium美麗海水族館. It has a huge sea tank that contains all sorts of interesting sea creatures生物, including 8.5-meter-long whale sharks鯨鯊. When you've had enough water-related和水有關的 activities活動, you can experience other features特色 of Okinawa's nature. For example, a tour of Iriomote National Park西表石垣國立公園 lets you see one of the finest evergreen常綠的 forests in Japan. If you're lucky, you might even spot an Iriomote wildcat西表山貓. This animal doesn't exist anywhere else in the world!
A and B alike A和B一樣

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