Fixing Hiking Trails
*Whew!* That was a long hike!
My legs hurt a little, but hiking is my favorite way to exercise and explore
Taiwan!
I like hike on Elephant Mountain, the Dakeng Trail, and see the monkeys on
Shou Shan.
You can go hiking almost everywhere in Taiwan! We go hiking on "trails."
"Trails" are like hiking roads!
But...someone has to keep the trails open and safe for hikers.
Big cities have people that take care of hiking trails.
But what about small places far away from big cities...like the mountains in
Pingtung or Hsinchu.
One man who helps is 80-years-old!
He is a member of the Rukai native people.
Another helper is 78- years-old. He's a Hakka man.
Both of these people use stones to make hiking trails.
They say they want to keep hikers safe and help people enjoy hiking.
There are so many wonderful hiking trails all over this island.
But, the trials need to be fixed sometimes.
Maybe someday younger people can help fix hiking trails … maybe you!
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Vocabulary
台灣有好多步道適合健行。
1. Trail步道。
Where can I find beautiful trails for hiking?
I think the Taroko National Park has the best trails.
2. Hike健行。
Do you enjoy hiking, Jane?
Jane,你喜歡健行嗎?
Yes, but I go hiking only in autumn.
3. Help幫忙，helper幫忙的人。
I can't do this by myself. I need help.
Okay, I will be your helper.
4. Safe安全的。
It's not safe to swim in rivers.
5. Both兩個。
I'm here both Friday and Saturday.
Trail步道 hike健行 help幫忙 helper幫手 safe安全的 both兩個
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Quiz
1. Where can you go hiking in Taiwan?
A: Only in Taipei
B: Only in Kaohsiung
C: You can go hiking almost everywhere in Taiwan
2. What do we call the paths or roads people use for hiking?
A: Trails
B: Highways
C: Streets
3. What is good about hiking?
A: You can sleep on the mountain
B: You can swim when you go hiking
C: Hiking is great exercise and you can explore Taiwan
