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In Vancouver, you are never far from nature. You can wake up in
a downtown hotel and ,in five minutes  ,be
in 1000-acre(400-hectare) Stanley Park.. There, lose yourself on a
trail among towering trees. listen to the wind whisper and the birds
sing. You won't believe you're in a city park!
In the mil-1800s,the city government decided to preserve this natural
area just blocks from downtown Vancouver. The mayor wanted to set
aside a place where city residents could "spend time whit the
beauties of nature "
While in the park, don't miss the Vancouver Aquarium. Here, more
than 8000 marine species live in recreated environments. Visit the
steamy Amazon. or Canada's coastal waters. The aquarium's outdoor
pools house several large marine animals, including two beluga whales.
Go down the stairs near their pool and watch them swim underwater.
After "spending time with the beauties of nature," you're
ready for a busy day in the city. Plan to explore its interesting
museums and neighborhoods, as well as the exciting shopping district
of Robson Street.
City Sights
Vancouver and its suburbs are home to 1.9million people. More than
half of the children in Vancouver schools speak a language other than
English at home. That makes Vancouver very international. You can
find neighborhoods where Greeks, East Indians, Italians and Chinese
celebrate their cultures.
In Chinatown, you'll find the first full-size classical garden outside
China. Workers from Suzhou spent an entire year constructing the Dr.
Sun Yat--sen Garden. Everything but the water and plants was shipped
in from china. Walk around and enjoy the quiet.
For a taste of Vancouver's colorful past, visit Gastown. The city
began here in 1867. Sip a latte and walk down the street to the Gastown
Steam Clock. It's the only steam-powered clock in the world. You can
hear it whistle every 15 minutes.
While Vancouver residents love their city, they're crazy about outdoor
sports. And with good reason, Where else in the world can you ski,
sail, cock climb, mountain bike and fish-all in the same day? That's
how close the great outdoors lie to Vancouver.
Mountains and Bridges
A 15-minute drive from downtown brings you to Grouse Mountain. In
winter, skiers flock here.
But you'll find something to enjoy every season of the year. Take
a short tram ride to the top of the 3700-foot(1128--meter)mountain.
Hike around the top and see beautiful views in all directions.
For an unforgettable evening, visit the hiwus longhouse. Inside,
you'll. Experience the culture of the Pacific Northwest native peoples.
Men and women in costumes perform traditional songs and dances while
you enjoy a delicious salmon dinner.
Close to Grouse Mountain, you'll find Capilano Suspension Bridge
Park. It's Vancouver's oldest attraction. This longest and highest
suspended footbridge in the world has amazed visitors since 1889.
Walk across it and feel it sway!
If you're a fan of suspension bridges, visit another one in Lynn
Canyon Park. This one isn't as long as Capilano, but you can walk
across for free.
After enjoying the great outdoors, head back downtown. Isn't it
nice to know there's a comfortable hotel room-and a hot shower-just
minutes away?
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| Towering |
(adj) 高耸的
New York City has many towering office buildings
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| Set aside something |
(v phr)保留或拨出某物
Try to set aside time to exercise every day.
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| steamy |
(adj)又热又潮湿的
Summers in Taiwan are quite steamy. I wish the weather wasn't
so hot and humid.
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| coastal |
(adj)海岸的；沿岸的
Jack wants to live in a coastal town .He loves being close
to the ocean.
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| Suburb |
(n)市郊；郊区
It takes about half an hour to drive from the suburbs to downtown.
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| Ship |
(v)fcp 运送
The fastest way to whip this package is by air.
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| Whistle |
(v)鸣汽笛；吹口哨
When the dog heard his owner whistle, it ran home.
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| Native |
(adj)土著的；原住的
We visited and Indian village and learned to do native dances.
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| Costume |
(n)特定国家、时期、民族之特色的服装；戏服
Every Christmas. the boss wears a Santa Claus costume to the
office.
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| Suspend |
(v)悬挂；吊
Jack suspended an American flag from his window on July 4.
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| Sway |
(v)摇摆；摇动
That tall building sways when the wind blows.
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| Marine |
(adj)海洋的
Becky loves to study whales, sharks, and other marine animals
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| Beluga whale |
( n phr)白鲸
Beluga whales can be found in northern Canadian waters.
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| Latte |
(n)拿铁咖啡
You can make a latte by mixing coffee with milk.
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| Tram |
(n)依山路而上的缆车
Why climb up the mountain when you can ride a tram?
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| Longhouse |
(idiom)没什么难的；轻松得很
Don't worry about the exam tomorrow. If you have studied, it
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| Suspension bridge |
( n phr)吊桥
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge |
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