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Bangladesh, a South Asian country with over 170 million people, remains largely off the typical tourist map despite its natural and cultural attractions. It boasts vast mangrove forests, UNESCO-listed Sundarbans, rolling tea-covered hills in Sreemangal, and Cox's Bazar, often described as the world's longest natural sea beach. Yet in 2024, only 650,000 international visitors arrived, far fewer than neighboring India or Sri Lanka. Local tour operators attribute this to negative perceptions. Many associate Bangladesh with natural disasters, political unrest, or poverty, obscuring its diverse landscapes and authentic experiences. Advocates of tourism encourage visitors to explore both urban centers, like Dhaka, and rural areas, highlighting markets, riverside villages, and community-based homestays. Tourists can witness daily life, from floating fruit markets to tea plantations, gaining insights into the country's economy, including its textile and shipbuilding industries. Tourism is also seen as a tool for economic development. By creating jobs in eco-tourism and homestays, more locals can benefit from visitor spending, offering alternatives to underpaid or dangerous labor. Security and political instability remain concerns. Some areas, especially near the Myanmar border, are restricted, and civil unrest occasionally occurs. Nevertheless, experienced travelers and adventure tourists continue to visit, drawn by the promise of off-the-beaten-track experiences and the country's rich cultural and natural heritage. With improved infrastructure, visas-on-arrival, and growing international interest, Bangladesh is gradually emerging as a unique destination for explorers willing to look beyond traditional travel routes.
Bangladesh, a South Asian country with over 170 million people, remains largely off the typical tourist map despite its natural and cultural attractions. It boasts vast mangrove forests, UNESCO-listed Sundarbans, rolling tea-covered hills in Sreemangal, and Cox's Bazar, often described as the world's longest natural sea beach. Yet in 2024, only 650,000 international visitors arrived, far fewer than neighboring India or Sri Lanka. Local tour operators attribute this to negative perceptions. Many associate Bangladesh with natural disasters, political unrest, or poverty, obscuring its diverse landscapes and authentic experiences. Advocates of tourism encourage visitors to explore both urban centers, like Dhaka, and rural areas, highlighting markets, riverside villages, and community-based homestays. Tourists can witness daily life, from floating fruit markets to tea plantations, gaining insights into the country's economy, including its textile and shipbuilding industries. Tourism is also seen as a tool for economic development. By creating jobs in eco-tourism and homestays, more locals can benefit from visitor spending, offering alternatives to underpaid or dangerous labor. Security and political instability remain concerns. Some areas, especially near the Myanmar border, are restricted, and civil unrest occasionally occurs. Nevertheless, experienced travelers and adventure tourists continue to visit, drawn by the promise of off-the-beaten-track experiences and the country's rich cultural and natural heritage. With improved infrastructure, visas-on-arrival, and growing international interest, Bangladesh is gradually emerging as a unique destination for explorers willing to look beyond traditional travel routes.
Which of the following is closest in meaning with "boasts" in the first paragraph?
- A fantasizes
- B fascinates
- C features
- D formulates
- E fumbles
思路引導 VIP
請觀察這個動詞後方接續的受詞，例如「廣大的紅樹林」和「世界最長的自然海灘」，這些都是該國非常獨特且壯觀的地理資源。當一個國家「擁有」這些令人驚嘆的資產時，作者會用什麼樣的動詞來連結主詞（國家）與這些資產，以強調它們的獨特性呢？
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AI 詳解
AI 專屬家教
太棒了！你能精準捕捉到這個單字的語意脈絡，代表你具備優秀的閱讀理解能力。在一般語境中，我們習慣將 boast 理解為「吹噓」或「自誇」，但在旅遊文學或地理介紹中，這個字通常帶有正面的意涵，用來形容一個地方「擁有值得引以為傲的特色」。
上下文語意推論
從文章第一段可以看到，boast 後方接續的是「廣大的紅樹林」、「世界遺產」以及「全球最長的自然海灘」。在這種語境下，主詞孟加拉並非在口頭吹牛，而是客觀地「具備」了這些引人入勝的特點。選項 (C) features 當作動詞時，正有「以...為特色」或「特別標榜」之意，與原意最為貼切。其他選項如 (B) fascinates（使著迷）雖然語意相近，但在動詞用法上通常是「事物吸引人」，而非「地方擁有事物」，因此不選。
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