The Magic of Malaysia|与众不同的马来西亚

Malaysia proves that having a split personality isn't a bad thing.

马来西亚证明了，被海水分隔也不全然是件坏事。

Malaysia, like many other countries in Southeast Asia, is a land of contrasts. The country is split in two, with the Malaysian peninsula _(1)_ Thailand, and the other half, Malaysian Borneo, next to Indonesia. Most of the 28 million people reside on the peninsula, while only 15 percent live on the Bornean half. _(2)_ they are divided by the South China Sea, both parts of the country are rich in tourist attractions.

The capital, Kuala Lumpur (KL), is a bustling metropolis, with some of the tallest buildings in the world like the Petronas Twin Towers. KL also _(3)_ an extraordinary variety of ethnic diversity, with large populations of Chinese, Indians, and indigenous Malaysians. This melting pot of people makes KL a great place to shop and dine. _(4)_ mega malls and international restaurants, KL has numerous traditional markets and street stalls serving delicacies from all over the world.

If the buzz of the busy city life isn't _(5)_ to you, the Bornean half of the country offers a change of pace. Parts of its tropical forests, which used to be home to headhunters, have been cleared, but there is still scenery there that will take your _(6)_ away. If trekking doesn't _(7)_, you can stay at the beach and enjoy some of the best diving in the world. Overall, Malaysia's uniqueness is the key to its charm. Whether you are a shopaholic, a foodie, or a nature lover, you're certain to find something to enjoy across both halves of Malaysia.

1.  (A) borders (B) bordering   (C) bordered    (D) to border

2.  (A) Just as (B) As soon as  (C) Even though (D) As long as

3.  (A) boasts  (B) launches    (C) releases    (D) sponsors

4.  (A) In terms of (B) On account of   (C) In spite of (D) On top of

5.  (A) demanding   (B) appealing   (C) impulsive   (D) effective

6.  (A) sense   (B) taste   (C) breath  (D) sight

7.  (A) tickle your fancy   (B) make ends meet  (C) catch up with you   (D) do you a favor

和其他许多东南亚国家一样，马来西亚也是个反差极大的国家。该国被分隔为两部分，马来半岛和泰国接壤，而另一半的马来西亚婆罗洲则紧临印度尼西亚。人口共 2 千 8 百多万，绝大部分都住在马来半岛，仅有百分之十五的人口住在另一边的婆罗洲。虽然被南海所隔开，马来西亚的这两个地区都有许多旅游景点。

　　首都吉隆坡是个繁忙的大都会，拥有世界上一些最高的大楼，包括双子星塔在内。该城也以拥有多元种族而自豪，其中大部分的人口是由华裔、印度裔和当地的马来人所组成。这样的民族熔炉使得吉隆坡成为购物与美食的天堂。除了许多大购物中心和国际级的餐厅外，吉隆坡还有许许多多传统市场及街头摊贩提供来自世界各地的美食。

　　如果这座喧嚣的繁忙都市生活不能吸引你的话，那么另一边的婆罗洲包能提供另一种不同的步调。虽然一些曾是猎头族家园的热带森林已被清除，但那里仍然有许多令人赞叹的天然美景。如果跋山涉水不合你的胃口，你可以待在海边，享受一些世界上最棒的潜水。总之，马来西亚的独特之处是造就其魅力的关键。不管你是购物狂、美食爱好者或是喜欢接近大自然的人，一定都能在马来西亚的这两个地区找到自己喜爱的特色。

标准答案: 1. (B)2. (C)3. (A)4. (D)5. (B)
 6. (C)7. (A)

For Your Information

马来西亚是个回教国家，前往旅游的游客必须注意一些社交礼节和风俗习惯，例如：一般而言握手是合宜的问候方式，然而一些回教妇女却以点头和微笑来回敬初次相识的男士。只有在女性主动伸出手时才会握手。回教徒传统的问候方式称为 SALAM，是以双手轻握对方伸出的手，然后再把双手带回自己胸前，意味着『我从心底问候您』，而游客也应以 SALAM 的问候方式回敬对方。

其他须知：

1.  无论是进餐时使用一只手吃饭，或是接受与赠送任何东西，记得使用右手。

2.  不能用右手食指来指地方、对象或人，相反的，以右手姆指（握紧其余 4 根手指）才是比较合宜的方式。

3.  走进祈祷的回教堂时记得脱鞋。

4.  一些回教堂备有头巾给与欲进入教堂的女性游客。