世界之大，无奇不有。有这么一个地方，泉水能够燃烧，而且这个水还能正常饮用。
The place where water burns like fire
by Kamilla Rzayeva
If an artist were to sketch a map of Azerbaijan, its southernmost part would be covered in green tea gardens, citrus bushes and the coastal line would be dotted with picturesque lighthouses.
sketch /sketʃ/ v. 画素描
Azerbaijan /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːn/ n. 阿塞拜疆（位于欧洲和亚洲交界处的国家）
southernmost /ˈsʌðənməʊst/ adj. 最南端的（由southern加上表示最远处的后缀-most）
citrus /ˈsɪtrəs/ n. 柑橘类植物的总称
bush /bʊʃ/ n. 灌木
coastal /ˈkəʊst(ə)l/ adj. 海岸的（由coast加后缀-al变成形容词）
dot /dɒt/ v. 遍布、密布
picturesque /ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/ adj. 美丽如画的
lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ n. 灯塔（由light和house组成）
Lankaran, on the Caspian Sea, is a spectacular region which holds some very special secrets. Azerbaijani tea culture originated here and the region displays its features proudly. With a reputation for friendliness and hospitality, Lankaranis are usually ready to offer some tea and patiently explain how to get to three most intriguing parts of this captivating（迷人的） region.
Caspian /ˌkæspiən/ Sea 里海（世界上最大的湖）
spectacular /spekˈtækjulə(r)/ adj. 壮丽的
originate /əˈrɪdʒ(ə)neɪt/ v. 起源（由origin加后缀-ate变成动词）
feature /ˈfiːtʃə(r)/ n. 特点、特色
proudly /ˈpraʊdli/ adv. 自豪地（由proud加后缀-ly变成副词）
reputation /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n. 名声
friendliness /ˈfrendlinəs/ n. 友好、友善（由friendly加后缀-ness变成名词）
hospitality /ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/ n. 好客
patiently /ˈpeɪʃ(ə)ntli/ adv. 有耐心地（由patient加后缀-ly变成副词）
intriguing /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/ adj. 极其有趣的、引人入胜的
The symbol of Lankaran city, Lankaran Lighthouse was built in the 18th century. Surrounded by small houses, the structure is quite some way from the sea – a fact that seems odd until you understand that the Caspian Sea has had fluctuating（上下波动的） levels over the years. So much so, it has earned the nickname the "breathing Caspian."
symbol /ˈsɪmb(ə)l/ n. 象征
surround /səˈraʊnd/ v. 环绕
structure /ˈstrʌktʃə(r)/ n. 结构体、建筑物
odd /ɒd/ adj. 奇怪的
level /ˈlev(ə)l/ n. 水平、高度（这里指海平面）
so much so 到了这样的程度以至于
nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ n. 昵称、外号
A secret underground tunnel links the lighthouse to the Zindan Tower. This abandoned building was constructed as part of Lankaran fortress（要塞） and was a crucial element in the city's defense system. It is hidden by enormous acacias（金合欢树） and fig trees – with only the top tower visible, where branches stick out of broken windows.
underground /ˌʌndəˈɡraʊnd/ adj. 地下的（由under和ground组成）
link /lɪŋk/ v. 连接、连起来
abandon /əˈbændən/ v. 废弃
construct /kənˈstrʌkt/ v. 建造
crucial /ˈkruːʃ(ə)l/ adj. 至关重要的
element /ˈelɪmənt/ n. 组成部分
enormous /ɪˈnɔːməs/ adj. 巨大的
fig /fɪɡ/ n. 无花果、无花果树
visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj. 可见的
branch /brɑːntʃ/ n. 树枝
stick /stɪk/ v. 刺、戳
Having fallen into disrepair, the building is sadly no longer open to visitors. Its walls hold their secrets and, for now, one can only peer above the thick wall of fig trees that block all view of the base.
disrepair /ˌdɪsrɪˈpeə(r)/ n. 年久失修（由repair加上表示否定的前缀dis-）
sadly /ˈsædli/ adv. 令人惋惜地（由sad加后缀-ly变成副词）
peer /pɪə(r)/ v. 费力地看
block /blɒk/ v. 阻挡、挡住
base /beɪs/ n. 基地、军事基地
The small village of Archivan, close to the border with Iran, is home to a very peculiar natural phenomenon: Yanar Bulag, meaning Burning Spring. Here, a water-fed spring is percolated（渗入） with methane gas that can be set alight.
Iran /ɪˈrɑːn/ n. 伊朗（西亚国家）
peculiar /pɪˈkjuːliə(r)/ adj. 稀奇古怪的
phenomenon /fəˈnɒmɪnən/ n. 现象
spring /sprɪŋ/ n. 泉、泉水
methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ n. 甲烷（它是天然气的主要成分）
alight /əˈlaɪt/ adj. 燃烧的
Modestly signposted at the entrance to the village, a cupola（圆顶） shades the water fountain where villagers stop by with jugs and travelers call to fill their water bottles. Most are here to simply collect the fresh ice-cold water, which is entirely drinkable, despite its unusual flammable（易燃的） properties. In terms of both color and smell, the water is entirely as normal, but when ignited, it will burn for five to ten seconds.
modestly /ˈmɒdɪstli/ adv. 谦虚地、不招摇地（由modest加后缀-ly变成副词）
signpost /ˈsaɪnpəʊst/ v. 设置路标
shade /ʃeɪd/ v. 遮阳、遮荫
fountain /ˈfaʊntɪn/ n. 喷泉
villager /ˈvɪlɪdʒə(r)/ n. 村民（由village加上表示人的后缀-er）
stop by 短暂停留
jug /dʒʌɡ/ n. 罐、水罐
call /kɔːl/ v. 短暂拜访
simply /ˈsɪmpli/ adv. 仅仅（表示强调）
entirely /ɪnˈtaɪəli/ adv. 完全地（由entire加后缀-ly变成副词）
drinkable /ˈdrɪŋkəb(ə)l/ adj. 可以喝的（由drink加后缀-able变成形容词）
property /ˈprɒpəti/ n. 性质、特征
in terms of 就…而言
ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ v. 点燃
A further car journey passes villages hidden in the lush trees, vast fields fading away towards the horizon of mountains, large blue beehives（蜂箱） and a glorious sunset. The hot summer air buzzes until the shade of Hirkan National Park arrives.
lush /lʌʃ/ adj. 草木茂盛的
vast /vɑːst/ adj. 巨大的
fade away 逐渐消失
horizon /həˈraɪz(ə)n/ n. 地平线
glorious /ˈɡlɔːriəs/ adj. 绚丽的
buzz /bʌz/ v. 呼啸而过
shade /ʃeɪd/ n. 树荫、阴凉处
Home to endangered Persian leopards, ancient ironwood trees, and the scenic ponds – favorite areas for fishing, picnics and afternoon tea – the park is a great place for hiking and cooling off after a hot and eventful day. The deep forest, next to a cool river, is absolutely free of city noise, only surrounded by the soothing sound of the river and the wind blowing through the tree branches.
endangered /ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd/ adj. 濒危的
Persian /ˈpɜːʒ(ə)n/ adj. 波斯的
leopard /ˈlepəd/ n. 豹
ancient /ˈeɪnʃ(ə)nt/ adj. 古代的、古老的
ironwood /ˈaɪənwʊd/ n. 铁木（由iron和wood组成）
scenic /ˈsiːnɪk/ adj. 风景优美的（由scene加后缀-ic变成形容词）
pond /pɒnd/ n. 池塘
hike /haɪk/ v. 徒步旅行、远足
cool off 冷静下来、平静下来
eventful /ɪˈventf(ə)l/ adj. 事多的（由event加后缀-ful变成形容词）
soothing /ˈsuːðɪŋ/ adj. 令人静心的
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