英语听力：自然百科 徒步南非之花园大道 The Garden Route—1

 South Africa is a country that always creates an impression. We know of its diverse¹ population, the troubled history of apartheid and its rebirth as a global travel destination. I’ve been a fun of this country for many years, but this is my chance to go beyond the obvious South Africa, to explore on foot and take time to see how life and stunning² landscape work today in the new South Africa, a country that’s now keen³ to invite the world. 

 

Hello and welcome to the bottom of Africa. These rocks here are the last land before Antarctica and to the north, thousands and thousands of miles that are the rest of the African continent, but for me today, it’s all about being on foot here in South Africa to explore a landscape and a history that most visitors don’t get to see.

 

I’ve been coming to South Africa for 15 years. And from the moment I se foot on the land, I’ve wanted to make a program here. It’s full of warm, friendly people. It’s incredibly naturally beautiful and has a fascinating history. They call it “the world in one country”. Well, over the next four programs, I’ll be taking on four very different walks that might just prove that audacious statement.

1 diverse   

adj.不同的；相异的；多种多样的；形形色色的

参考例句：

• Spain is a composite of diverse traditions and people.西班牙是一个汇集了多种传统和民族的国家。
• Society is now much more diverse than ever before.当今社会较之以往任何时候都要丰富多彩得多。

2 stunning   

adj.极好的；使人晕倒的

参考例句：

• His plays are distinguished only by their stunning mediocrity.他的戏剧与众不同之处就是平凡得出奇。
• The finished effect was absolutely stunning.完工后的效果非常美。

3 keen   

adj.热心的；敏锐的；激烈的；锋利的

参考例句：

• There is keen competition between the two motorcar firms.两家汽车公司之间存在着激烈的竞争。
• The children are mad keen to go to the zoo.孩子们非常想去动物园。