The Main Reading Text
When the sun goes down, many streets in Taiwan become lively and colorful. These are the famous night markets, which are essential parts of Taiwanese culture. For many people, a night market is not just a place to buy dinner; it is a place to experience the local atmosphere.
As you walk into a night market, you will be surrounded by many smells and sounds. You can hear shopkeepers shouting to attract customers and smell the unique aroma of stinky tofu. Have you ever tried bubble tea? It is one of the most popular drinks that was invented in Taiwan. Other snacks, like fried chicken fillets and oyster omelets, are also very affordable.
Besides food, there are many small stalls where you can play games or shop for cheap clothes. People of all ages enjoy visiting these places because they are full of energy. If you want to know Taiwan better, you should not miss the chance to explore a night market. It is truly a place where you can find delicious food and warm hospitality.
Key Learning Points
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essential
adj./ɪˈsen.ʃəl/ — 必要的；不可或缺的
Completely necessary or extremely important in a particular situation.
- Water is essential for living things.
水對生物來說是不可或缺的。
surround
v./səˈraʊnd/ — 環繞；圍繞
To be all around something or someone.
- Tall buildings surround the small park.
高樓大廈環繞著這座小公園。
aroma
n./əˈroʊ.mə/ — 香氣；芬芳
A pleasant, noticeable smell, especially from food or coffee.
- The aroma of fresh bread filled the air.
新鮮麵包的香氣瀰漫在空氣中。
affordable
adj./əˈfɔːr.də.bəl/ — 負擔得起的；便宜的
Cheap enough that most people can afford to buy it.
- The restaurant offers delicious and affordable meals.
這間餐廳提供美味且平價的餐點。
hospitality
n./ˌhɒs.pɪˈtæl.ə.ti/ — 熱情款待；好客
The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests.
- We enjoyed the warm hospitality of the local people.
我們享受了當地人的熱情款待。
Have you ever + V-pp...?
用於詢問某人直到現在為止的「經驗」。
- Have you ever tried bubble tea?
你曾經試過珍珠奶茶嗎？ - Have you ever been to a night market?
你曾經去過夜市嗎？
Passive Voice (被動語態)
結構為「be 動詞 + 過去分詞 (V-pp)」。當動作的接受者比執行者更重要時使用。
- It was invented in Taiwan.
它是在台灣被發明的。（強調發明地而非發明者） - The shop is surrounded by trees.
商店被樹木環繞著。
sun goes down
日落；太陽下山
- The market gets busy after the sun goes down.
太陽下山後市集變得繁忙。
should not miss
不應錯過
- You should not miss the dessert here.
你不應該錯過這裡的甜點。
Countable Nouns
street, market, customer, snack, stall, shopkeeper
Uncountable Nouns
culture, dinner, atmosphere, food, energy, hospitality
| Present | Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| become | became | become |
| buy | bought | bought |
| try | tried | tried |
| invent | invented | invented |
| shout | shouted | shouted |