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a perfect place or situation, often filled with beauty and happiness.
Paradise
having many mountains; often steep and hilly
Mountainous
Where does the speaker ride a bike in the first part of the text?
Around Sun Moon Lake
a flow of water over a vertical drop in the landscape.
Waterfall
Tourists
people who travel to visit places for leisure or exploration.
Taiwan is described as a paradise for:
Nature lovers
people who have a strong affection or passion for something, such as nature.
Lovers
Forested
covered with trees; an area with a lot of forests.
calm, peaceful, and untroubled; a feeling of tranquility.
Serene
Admire
to look at something with great pleasure and appreciation.
Unique
being the only one of its kind; special or different from everything else.
things that people do for enjoyment or to stay active.
Activities
Coastline
the land along the edge of the sea or ocean.
The speaker compares the view of Sun Moon Lake to
A beautiful Chinese painting
What special rock formations are mentioned in the Nanya region?
Rocks formed by erosion from wind and water
What fraction of Taiwan is described as mountainous and forested?
More than half
Gorge
a narrow valley between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it.
What does the speaker see deep in the gorge?
A waterfall
the process by which natural forces, like wind and water, wear away rocks and soil over time.
Erosion
Biking
the activity of riding a bicycle for pleasure or exercise.
Why do tourists visit the sandstone formations?
Because they are unique and rare in the world
What activity does the speaker describe as "one of the most serene things that you can do"?
Riding a bike next to the ocean with mountains on the other side
What makes it difficult to see the entire view in the gorge?
The steep cliff sides
What does the speaker do to "admire the lake"?
Stops and gets off the bike
Formations
shapes or structures that are created naturally, often referring to rocks or land features.