Taiwan is a small country with a rich diversity of scenery, history, food, and culture. For tourists coming to the island, there's a lot to see and experience. This book will take you around Taiwan and introduce you to many aspects of life and culture here.

There are 27 chapters, which have been split into six major topics: Introduction, Travel and Accommodation, Food and Beverages, Shopping Experience, Scenic Spots and Attractions, and Customs and Festivals.

Each chapter includes a reading passage, two dialogs, two exercises, and extra information. This book gives you an opportunity to broaden your vocabulary and enhance your reading comprehension and speaking skills. Features of each chapter:

★Vocabulary

Essential words that you need to pay extra attention to are listed at the beginning of each chapter. Take a look at all the vocabulary before you go on to the passage.

★Reading passage

Each chapter contains a reading passage on the main topic. Detailed information about Taiwan's culture, history, religion, language, food, or attractions is provided in the passages.

★Reading Comprehension

Multiple choice questions will help you test your comprehension of the information in the passage.

★Dialogs

Each chapter has two dialogs based on the information given in the passage. By reading the dialogs with a partner, you can practice your conversation skills and learn how to talk about Taiwan in English with your foreign friends.

★Vocabulary Test

The tests will help you review the vocabulary in each chapter and help you remember the words more fully.

★Extra Information

At the end of each chapter, there are a few short passages that contain additional information about Taiwan.

★Colorful pictures

Colorful pictures are used throughout the book to give you to better understanding of the reading passages and extra information. We hope this will help you learn English in a more relaxing way.

Contents

Unit 1 Taiwan: The Big Picture

Chapter 1 Landscape and Climate

Chapter 2 Reflecting on the Past

Chapter 3 Cultures, People, and Languages

Chapter 4 Religious Practice 宗教信仰

Chapter 5 Economic Development

Unit 2 Travel and Accommodation

Chapter 6 Long-Distance Travel

Chapter 7 Traveling in the City

Chapter 8 Choosing Accommodation

Unit 3 Food and Beverages

Chapter 9 Taiwanese Cooking and Ingredients

Chapter 10 Local Snacks

Chapter 11 Chinese Cuisine in Taiwan

Chapter 12 The Most Important Meal of the Day

Chapter 13 Oodles of Noodles and Dim Sum

Chapter 14 Desserts and Beverages

Unit 4 Shopping Experience

Chapter 15 Famous Shopping Area

Chapter 16 Uniquely Taiwanese Stores

Chapter 17 Local Products

Chapter 18 Historic Shopping Streets

Chapter 19 Night Market Tour

Unit 5 Scenic Spots and Attractions

Chapter 20 National Parks and Scenic Spots

Chapter 21 Historic Sites

Chapter 22 Hot Springs and Railroads

Chapter 23 Folk Arts and Practices

Unit 6 Customs and Festivals

Chapter 24 Outdoor Fun

Chapter 25 Customs and Etiquette

Chapter 26 Holidays and Festivals (1)

Chapter 27 Holidays and Festivals (2)