太魯閣的歷史與文化 Culture and History of Taroko

Culture and History of Taroko

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Taroko National Park is not just about nature. It's also a place with history and culture. The Truku people are the indigenous people of this area. You can learn about their culture at the Buluowan terrace, there is also a museum.

The Central Cross-Island Highway goes through Taroko Gorge. This road was built many years ago, and it was very difficult to build. The Eternal Spring Shrine (Changchun Shrine) was built to remember the workers who died building the road. These places show the history of Taroko and the people who lived there.

Vocabulary

indigenous people (原住民)
詞性: n.
發音: [ɪnˈdɪdʒ.ə.nəs ˈpiː.pəl]
英文解釋: The people who originally lived in a place, rather than people who moved there from somewhere else.
例句:
The Truku people are the indigenous people of Taroko. (太魯閣族是太魯閣的原住民。)
Many indigenous people have a deep connection to the land. (許多原住民與土地有著深厚的連結。)

terrace (台地)
詞性: n.
發音: [ˈter.əs]
英文解釋: A flat area on the side of a hill, often used for growing crops. In this context, it refers to a flat area in the mountains.
例句:
You can learn about Truku culture at the Buluowan terrace. (你可以在布洛灣台地了解太魯閣族文化。)
The village is located on a terrace overlooking the valley. (村莊位於俯瞰山谷的台地上。)

shrine (祠堂)
詞性: n.
發音: [ʃraɪn]
英文解釋: A place that is connected with a holy event or person, where people go to pray or show respect.
例句:
The Eternal Spring Shrine was built to remember the workers. (長春祠是為了紀念工人而建的。)
Many people visit the shrine to pay their respects. (許多人參觀祠堂以表達敬意。)

highway (公路)
詞性: n.
發音: [ˈhaɪ.weɪ]
英文解釋: a main road, especially one between towns or cities.
例句: The Central Cross-Island Highway goes through Taroko Gorge. (中橫公路穿越太魯閣峽谷)

Multiple Choice (選擇題)

(A) 理解題 (Comprehension)

1. Who are the indigenous people of Taroko?
   1. The Amis people
   2. The Atayal people
   3. The Truku people
   4. The Paiwan people
2. What was built to remember the workers who died building the road?
   1. Buluowan Terrace
   2. Shakadang Trail
   3. Eternal Spring Shrine
   4. Swallow Grotto

(B) 字彙題 (Vocabulary)

3. What does "indigenous people" mean?
   1. People who moved to a place recently
   2. People who originally lived in a place
   3. People who work in a national park
   4. People who like to hike
4. Which of the following sentense is correct?
   1. The shrine was built on a terrace.
   2. The terrace was built to remember workers.
   3. Highway is a place to show Truku people's culture.
   4. Truku people is a kind of food.

Discussion

Why is it important to learn about the history and culture of a place you visit?

Possible Answer:
It's important to learn about the history and culture of a place you visit because it helps you understand and appreciate the place more deeply. You can learn about the people who lived there, their traditions, and how the place became what it is today. It also shows respect for the local people and their heritage.

Answer Key

1. C
2. C
3. B
4. A