How to Plan the Perfect Vacation
When you are looking to enjoy the perfect vacation, the best thing you can do is to plan your trip in advance. Travel is so important because it lets you see the world as much as possible.
Packing is the most annoying part of the vacation process, but it is also a necessary part.
Another thing you need to keep in mind is how much spending money you are going to need on your travels. Taking too little with you is going to put a dampener (令人扫兴的事) on your trip.
As you can see, there are so many wonderful ways of being able to plan and achieve the ideal vacation experience. These will help improve your vacation plans.
| A．There are a lot of things you might need to pack. |
| B．So you need to bring enough money in advance. |
| C．This is something you need to keep in mind moving forward. |
| D．Seeing the world is vital to improve your cultural experiences. |
| E．Maybe the whole point of your vacation is to do nothing but relax. |
| F．Sightseeing is also a pretty important part of any vacation experience. |
| G．These will also help assess the right ways of having a perfect vacation. |
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【推荐1】Most people follow others blindly just under the effect of peer (同辈) pressure or because they feel it safe to follow a large number of people. In some rare cases it might be right to follow the crowd, but in most cases this can be a big mistake. Actually there are reasons why we shouldn’t follow the crowd blindly.
According to a study, people often follow the crowd when they aren’t sure about the direction they should take. This means a large number of people could be following others without understanding what’s right and what’s wrong! This makes more people follow and as a result most people move in a certain direction even if it isn’t right.
A man who wants to be successful always hopes for others’ guidance and he usually follows the same path of most people, but the question this man never asks himself is: Are all of those people successful? Of course not! If you want to follow a crowd, then follow a successful one. However, in real life you’ll only find one successful person among hundreds of people, and that’s why following the crowd makes no sense at all.
Most people act emotionally without thinking wisely. If you always follow others because they’re greater than you in number, then sooner or later you’ll discover that you’re taking emotional decisions you might regret later.
However, should we never follow the crowd? No. I’m not trying to say you should never follow the crowd, but instead I’m just asking you to think wisely before you take a decision. If you find others are right, there is no problem in following them, but if you have doubts about the direction they’re moving in, don’t follow them blindly.
1. According to the text, most people like to follow others partly because______.| A．they don't know what to do |
| B．they believe they take the right direction |
| C．they are affected by their peers |
| D．they want to make good impressions on people |
| A．Do what most people do. |
| B．Follow a successful man. |
| C．Think twice about it. |
| D．Sum up the mistakes they have made. |
| A．It is wrong to follow other people. |
| B．It takes time to think wisely. |
| C．You shouldn’t be sorry for what you have done. |
| D．You should use your brain before following others. |
| A．Effects of following others. |
| B．Reasons for not following others blindly. |
| C．Advantages of making wise decisions. |
| D．Ways of finding successful people to follow. |
(①=Para 1, ②=Para 2, ③=Para 3, ④=Para 4, ⑤=Para 5)
A． | B． | C． | D． |
【推荐2】Do you remember what it was like to be a kid? So much of the day was directed by adults. Sometimes kids don’t listen to the instructions.
Called “special time”, it increases opportunities for closeness between a parent and child. The concept, developed in the 1970s, is simple. For at least 5 minutes a day, sit down with your child and join them in an activity. Don’t ask questions or give commands.
Research has shown that this kind of playtime can be helpful in treating disruptive (破坏性的) conduct in children. Parent-child interaction therapy, which includes special time, has long been regarded as an “effective intervention for emotional and behavioral difficulties”. And it’s been shown to boost attention time and social skills in children. Besides, you can apply some playful objects during the playtime.
The practice often feels awkward for adults at first. But give it a week or two, and you’ll find that your child won’t want it to end.
| A．That can be very frustrating for parents. |
| B．This is your child’s time to be in charge. |
| C．And remember, it’s a one-on-one treatment. |
| D．Special time involves each member in the family. |
| E．This way, you can teach a child to follow directions. |
| F．It can’t be better if you make it a routine in the house. |
| G．Let children play with toys that encourage imagination. |
【推荐3】Question: What are some ways I can calm down（镇静） quickly when I am feeling overwhelmed(不知所措的)？Sometimes I don’t realize how much stress（压力） is building up. Other times, several stressful or attention-demanding events happen at once. I suddenly go from calm to completely overwhelmed really quickly.
Answer: There are many ways to calm down quickly. The following are four quick and easy ways to deal with whatever situations are at hand.
● Take a walk.
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You can feel better right away by practicing breathing exercises. Getting more oxygen into your body and releasing(释放) physical stress are two ways that breathing exercises can make you feel better. You can do them anytime or anywhere.
● Give your mind a break.
You can steal away a few minutes of peace.
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If you can look at your situation in a different way, you may be able to have a different opinion. It will cause you less stress. Read more about stress, and learn how you can change the way you look at things. It’ll come in hand when you’re stressed.
| A．Try to get back peace of mind. |
| B．Take a deep breath. |
| C．What’s your opinion about how to deal with stress? |
| D．Exercise can help you to throw off stress. |
| E．How can I calm down when it happens? |
| F．Reduce as much stress in your life as possible. |
| G．Look at your situation differently. |
【推荐1】What to See in Langkawi
Underwater World Langkawi
Set along the Pantai Cenang beach town, Underwater World Langkawi houses more than 500 species of sea creatures including harbour seals, rockhopper penguins, seahorses, as well as mandarin ducks. One of the highlights is a 15-metre walkthrough underwater tunnel, where you can enjoy close-up views of sharks, giant stingrays, and green turtles.
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09: 30-18: 30, Saturday-Sunday 09: 30-22: 30
Price Range: RM40 (adults)and RM30(children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Langkawi Wildlife Park& Bird Paradise
Great for families and animal lovers, Langkawi Wildlife Park &Bird Paradise houses over 2, 500 unique birds from 150 species such as canaries, parakeets, owls, eagles, ,hornbills and flamingos. The park is fitted with a walk-in aviary(鸟舍)and a 15-metre-tall man-made waterfall, where some of the birds are free to roam about and interact with visitors.
Opening Hours: Daily 08: 30-18: 00
Price Range: RM28 (adults) and RM18 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum
Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum features more than 200 impressive artworks that appear almost lifelike when photographed. As the largest 3D art museum in Malaysia and second largest in the world, there are nine interactive zones within this three-story building, including optical illusion, fantasy, classic 9 castles, landscapes, Egyptian and Malaysian zones.
Opening Hours: Daily 09: 00-18: 00
Price Range: RM38 (adults) and RM28 (children aged 3 to 12 years old)
Taman Lagenda Langkawi
Located beside the Kuah jetty, Taman Lagenda is a beautifully landscaped folk-themed park where you can explore on foot or hire a carriage to take you around. The open-air garden museum, faces the Kuah waterfront and has a total of 17 colourful sculptures showing Langkawi legends including tales of heroic giants, mythical birds, evil ogres and beautiful princesses.
Opening Hours: Daily 09: 00-19: 00
Price Range: RM5 (adults)and RM2.50(children aged 3 to 12 years old)
1. In which attraction can visitors get close to animals at night?| A．Taman Lagenda Langkawi. | B．Underwater World Langkawi. |
| C．Wildlife Park & Bird Paradise. | D．Langkawi Arts in Paradise 3D Museum. |
| A．Enjoy close-up views of sea creatures. |
| B．Play with birds in the interactive zones. |
| C．Take pictures of the great artworks. |
| D．Appreciate the sculptures in the open air. |
| A．RM 12. 5. | B．RM 74. | C．RM 110. | D．RM 104. |
| A．In an introduction to pet houses. | B．In a list of souvenirs. |
| C．In an operation guideline. | D．In a tourist handbook. |
【推荐2】“Is this making us old or keeping us young?” my husband asked as he lifted the three heavy backpacks from the canoe.
“I don’t know,” I replied. The heat and mosquitoes were getting to me, and I was wondering whether we were crazy to have started a canoe trip during the hottest week of the summer. But even in fall, our canoe trips—while certainly cooler—are no easier.
I’ve always loved getting away from civilization to enjoy the peace of nature, to be on a news blackout (封锁) and to reflect on the past year and the year to come, which is why we’ve been doing this regularly for most of the 38 years we’ve been together.
Now as we’re getting older, it’s getting harder—aching knees, aching feet and aching backs. So, we’re changing our habits. Instead of extreme white-water trips in the far north, we’re going on lake trips closer by. Instead of pulling on the heavy pack myself and rising from a sitting position, my husband lifts it up while I thread my arms through the belts. Along the way, I might stop to admire the green plants beside the path or feel the soft surfaces of the moss, and my husband is usually waiting at the other end, wondering why it’s taken me so long. During the night, we no longer stay up late to see the stars. Instead, we now get into the tent by 9 p.m.—exhausted after one day’s hard work—and drift into sleep listening to birds’ sorrowful call.
Over the years, my canoe-tripping experience has evolved to focus less on the physical and more on the abstract things. Like a solar battery, I store up the energy I absorb from the forest, rocks and waters to help me through the rest of the year. The rhythm of paddling becomes a process of deep thinking rather than an endurance test.
“How long can we continue doing this?” asked my husband at the end of the last trip.
“I don’t know,” I answered, but inside, I thought, “As long as our bodies and minds hold out, I hope forever.”
1. According to the passage, the author and her husband’s canoe trips ______.| A．were difficult to complete |
| B．made the couple crazy |
| C．made the couple look younger than their age |
| D．became dangerous because of the summer heat |
| A．the stars are not beautiful any more |
| B．birds’ night call is more attractive now |
| C．their habits have changed over the years |
| D．they are too tired to do the same things |
| A．Do extreme white-water trips. | B．Go on a trip to a nearby lake. |
| C．Bring the heavy pack themselves. | D．Catch birds in the darkness. |
| A．An Unforgettable Trip | B．My Trip with My Husband |
| C．Life Is a Hard Trip | D．Love for Canoe Trips |
【推荐3】With the winter holiday coming up, you may have a trip in mind. But no matter which destination you choose, chances are that you' 11 see people with Lonely Planet guidebooks on your travels.
Lonely Planet is one of the world's largest travel guide brands, publishing more than 500 different guides in eight languages. The popular brand produces television shows, websites and podcasts.
Some people praise Lonely Planet books because they make traveling easy and affordable. They save you time and keep you from missing the best things in a place. And of course, the reviews of hostels （招 待所）,hotels and restaurants in the guides, in addition to ticket information about destinations, are useful.
This can be great if you are a nervous traveler, or if you haven't traveled by yourself before. If you a re in a country where you don't speak the language, being able to show a guidebook to a taxi driver can be a great help. You can be sure to get yourself to a hostel that's cheap and clean, with friendly staff and cold beer.
But others criticize Lonely Planet and other travel guide publishers. They say guidebooks take the fun out of traveling, and that part of the charming of travel comes from the fact that anything can happen.
They also think that if you follow a guidebook, you'll end up doing the same things and having the same experiences as everyone else. You might end up seeing the same group of people over and over, because everyone is reading the same book and following the same trail （路线）.
Another criticism of travel guides is that they have an overly large impact on local communities. For example, some locals devote their lives to behaving in ways that attract tourists. They pretend a traditional lifestyle, wear traditional clothes and live in traditional houses just to attract tourists' dollars.
1. What advantages can Lonely Planet guidebooks bring?| A．They can help travelers make more local friends. |
| B．They can provide discounted tickets to travelers. |
| C．They can save travelers time and money when they travel. |
| D．They can help travelers find the cheapest hotels in a strange city. |
| A．Someone who liked to travel with friends. |
| B．Someone who was nervous to travel to an unfamiliar place. |
| C．Someone who liked to learn a new language while traveling. |
| D．Someone who wanted to have a different kind of travel experience. |
| A．they are not as useful as most travelers expect |
| B．local people live in the same way as before |
| C．travelers using them may have predictable holidays |
| D．travelers using them will have to meet different groups of people |
| A．To introduce a new way of traveling. |
| B．To advertise a product named Lonely Planet. |
| C．To tell tourists not to disturb the local people. |
| D．To share different opinions of traveling with guidebooks . |
