14 - 英語課程14: 冰與火之國--冰島

今天的文化角要帶大家前往有「冰與火之國」之稱的冰島（Iceland）。冰島位於北大西洋，是一個同時擁有冰川、火山、溫泉、瀑布與黑沙灘的神奇島國。因為地處地質活動頻繁的區域，冰島擁有許多活火山與地熱資源；另一方面，全國也分布著大片冰川，因此形成了「冰」與「火」並存的特殊自然景觀。

冰島最吸引人的地方之一，就是壯觀的大自然。旅客可以欣賞冰川、火山地形、間歇泉與瀑布，也有機會在冬季看到美麗的北極光。冰島人也善用豐富的地熱能源，不但用來發電與供暖，還發展出世界聞名的溫泉文化。雖然冰島人口不多，但這個國家在自然保育、再生能源與戶外生活方面都非常有特色。

今天的「道地英語怎麼說」可以搭配和 ice / fire 有關的慣用語及俚語，例如 break the ice、on thin ice、tip of the iceberg、add fuel to the fire、play with fire、spread like wildfire 等，一起學習英文裡「冰」與「火」還能表達哪些有趣的意思！

課程14文稿:

文化角:

Hello, everyone! I’m your friend, Lem, and welcome to Intercultural Corner! Today, we are traveling to a special country in the North Atlantic Ocean — Iceland. Iceland is known for its dramatic nature, clean environment, and unique culture. Let’s discover what makes Iceland so amazing!

Iceland is famous for its natural wonders. You can see volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, glaciers, and waterfalls all in one country. One popular place is the Blue Lagoon, where people relax in warm, blue water, even when it is cold outside.

Iceland is also called the Land of Fire and Ice. This is because it has both volcanoes and glaciers. In winter, people hope to see the Northern Lights, colorful lights dancing in the night sky. Many visitors travel to Iceland just to see this beautiful natural show.

Icelandic people care deeply about nature and the environment. The country uses clean energy, like geothermal power, to heat homes. Life in Iceland is peaceful, and people enjoy reading, music, and spending time outdoors.

Iceland is a country full of natural beauty, fresh air, and unique experiences. If you love nature and adventure, Iceland is a wonderful place to visit. Thanks for listening, and see you next time on Intercultural Corner!

道地英語怎麼說(fire)

1. be on fire

2. play with fire

3. add fuel to the fire

4. fight fire with fire

5. under fire

6. get fired up

7. light a fire under someone

8. go through fire and water   

9. set the world on fire