Travelling is wonderful in many ways.
1. You' ll find a new purpose.
As you travel, you re exposed to new people, cultures and lifestyles. With all the newness in your life, you're also opened to new insights, ways of seeing the world and living, which often give people a purpose for their lives.
2. You'll appreciate your home more.
Each travel has its advantages. If you visit better countries, you may learn to improve your own.And if fortune carries you to worse ones, you may learn to enjoy your own. In some parts of the world, like India and Uganda, people don' t have as much access to clean drinking water. Travelling through areas like that really makes you appreciate what you do have.
3. You’ll realise that your home is more than just where you grew up.
As Lin Yutang said, no one realises how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow. The more you travel, the more you will realise that your home is much more than the town that you’ve grown up in. You will realise that your home is the world, and you become more conscious of how you can live and support one another.
4. You' ll realise how little you actually knew about the world
The world is like a book, and those who do not travel read only one page When you travel, you may notice that some of the things you’ve heard about the world end up being very different. You may also realise how kind and friendly strangers can be. They are even willing to take care of you with a place to sleep at night. Beyond that, you have the whole world to learn about with every place you discover, every person you meet and every culture you experience.
5. You’ll realise that it's extremely easy to make friends.
A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles. One of the first things I learnt from travelling is how easy it is to make friends. Something magical happens in how people can show up in a more honest and real way when they're out of their conditioned environment and open to express themselves without feeling judged.
1. What is the main idea of the passage? (no more than 10 words)2. How does travel make you appreciate your home more?(no more than 25 words)
3. The underlined expression "conscious of" can be replaced by “_______”.(2 words)
4. How do you understand the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?(no more than 20 words)
5. What do you think travel can bring you? Explain in your own words and give your reasons. (no more than 20 words)
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Chile (智利) is famous for its many attractions, including Torres del Paine National Park and Easter Island . If you’re planning a visit, be sure to add “Mano del Desierto” or “Hand of the Desert”to your must-see list.
Standing 11 meters tall and made of iron and cement (混凝土), this sculpture (雕像) of a hand emerges (出现) from the sand in the Atacama Desert , which is known as the driest desert in the world outside of polar regions. The sculpture was created by Mario Irarr á zabal in the early 1980s and was financed by a local nonprofit organization called Corporaci ó n Pro Antofagasta. The sculpture is not only famous for its size and design but also for the message it expresses. Many people believe that the hand represents the weakness and helplessness of human beings, as well as their strength and determination to overcome hardships.
If you’re interested in visiting the Hand of the Desert, take Route 26 or 28 from Antofagasta, a port city in northern Chile. The sculpture is located between mile markers 1309 and 1310. The desert’s flatness (平坦) makes it easy to spot the sculpture from far away. But some people mistake it for a mirage (海市蜃楼) caused by tiredness from driving a long way to the sculpture.
Visitors should take precautions (预防措施) before leaving , such as filling their gas tanks , taking plenty of water, and wearing sunscreen. They should also avoid driving too quickly, as many car accidents happen in the desert each year.
For those who are worried about driving alone, working with an agency (机构) like Plan South America is a good option. The founder of the agency, Harry Hastings, said that he always tries to join a visit to the sculpture with guests traveling to the desert.
1. What makes the Hand of the Desert a famous attraction?| A．Its material. | B．Its location. | C．Its designer. | D．Its size and design. |
| A．The sculpture attracts millions of visitors every year. |
| B．Tired travelers often see mirages in the desert. |
| C．The sculpture can be reached very easily. |
| D．The sculpture can be seen from far away. |
| A．He built the sculpture “Hand of the Desert”. |
| B．He gave the financial support to the sculpture. |
| C．His agency can help lonely travelers travel to the desert. |
| D．He can avoid driving accidents in the desert. |
| A．Travel. | B．Environment. | C．Culture. | D．Entertainment. |
【推荐2】The best destinations for 2022
As much of the world is slowly reopening following the coronavirus pandemic (疫情), travel is front of mind for so many of us. The hope is that 2022 will see families reunited and vacation time used on once-in-a-lifetime experiences. We list several places you should have on your bucket list.
Egypt
Egypt is home to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the world. But don’t think that “old” means “dull”. Despite their 4,500+ years of history, we are still learning more about these architectural marvels every year.
Nepal
It’s nearly impossible to discuss Nepal without talking about Mount Everest. But this Himalayan nation has so much more on offer for travelers who aren’t climbing the world’s highest mountain. In the remote region, travelers can explore the high desert and meet locals at home-slays along the way, dining on Nepali specialties like coffee and momos served “kothey” style-half fried and half steamed.
Slovenia
Thanks to the country’s small size, visitors can cover a wide range of places in a short amount of time, from breathtaking Lake Bled to the modern capital of Ljubliana. This year, the Michelin Guide handed out stars to seven restaurants in Slovenia.
Norway
Norway is consistently included on lists of the world’s happiest countries. So what’s their secret? Mette-Marit has one answer: “We love being outside in nature. If you’re in a Norwegian home on a Sunday and you don’t go for a walk in the forest.... that’s not good.”
1. Where should an ancient architecture enthusiast choose?| A．Egypt. | B．Nepal. | C．Slovenia. | D．Norway. |
| A．Exploring the high desert with locals. |
| B．Having a taste of Michelin restaurants. |
| C．Climbing the world’s highest mountain. |
| D．Appreciating seven wonders of the world. |
| A．Living in a busy city. |
| B．Enjoying weekends at home. |
| C．Walking in the deep forest only. |
| D．Getting close to mother nature. |
【推荐3】A butterfly-shaped island in the central Aegean hopes to become Greece’s first carbon-free tourist destination.Under a deal with the government, Volkswagen, a carmaker, has donated several new electric vehicles for use by Astypalea’s public services; it will sell others at cost price to its 1,200 year-round residents. In return, the government has offered more financial assistance for islanders to buy electric cars and will build a solar and wind-fuelled power plant to replace polluting generators.
Unlike other nearby islands, Astypalea is not connected to Greece’s electricity providers. With only 3,000 rooms for visitors in small hotels or flats, tourism is still low-key. Many residents make a living the old-fashioned way: raising goats, keeping bees and fishing. The island was selected for Volkswagen’s experiment after Nikos Komineas,the go-ahead mayor, contacted the transport ministry for help in finding an electric bus to try out on its rough roads.
Most islanders sound keen on the project. Mr Komineas expects the number of private cars on Astypalea to fall by a third over the next five years. Its residents, he says, will get around on electric minibuses, which will be free,linked to a mobile-phone app and available round the clock.
Some observers smell greenwashing in the project. A bid for a solar park that would generate half the island’s electricity within three years will not get under way before the tourist season ends. A single wind-fuelled engine will be set up only in 2026, assuming the licensing process goes smoothly. That is not normally the case in the Aegean, where islanders worry that tourists will go elsewhere if the view is spoiled by an engine 200 meters high. And even then, the solar and wind-fulled power unit is planned to cover only about 80% of summer demand. But it is a start.
1. Why has Volkswagen signed the deal with the government?| A．To control car prices. | B．To help generate electricity. |
| C．To promote public transport. | D．To build a zero-carbon island. |
| A．It has an aggressive leader. | B．It is out of the national electricity network. |
| C．It is a crowded tourist destination. | D．It has various goats, bees and fishes. |
| A．an island with few tourists | B．a process with little support |
| C．an engine with no polluting fuel | D．a strategy with no meaningful changes |
| A．It’s pioneering. | B．It’s practical. |
| C．It’s destructive. | D．It’s costly. |
