The advantages of solo (独自) travel
● One benefit of solo travel is that it forces you to become independent, make decisions, and step out of your comfort zone on a regular basis — something you wouldn’t necessarily do if you weren’t traveling alone.
When you travel solo, you have nobody to rely on but yourself, and that pushes you to learn how to function in the world.
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● One of the biggest benefits of solo travel is how easy it is to meet people on the road. All you need to do is wander into a hotel room and within minutes, someone will strike up a conversation with you.
● Solo travel can be helpful for your mental state, too. Solo travel builds confidence as you travel through an unfamiliar city, chat with strangers and figure out how to get from one place to another.
● Another item in the “pro” column for solo travel is that it can be a time for reflection and can help bring peace to your mind.
| A．It’s sink-or-swim time! |
| B．You’ll get to know yourself better than you ever have before. |
| C．Solo travel is something everyone should try at some point in their lives. |
| D．Your social skills will be improved by meeting people and talking more. |
| E．Another benefit to solo travel is not having to compromise on your travels. |
| F．When traveling solo, you’re much more approachable than when you’re in a group. |
| G．Not having someone to share all those amazing experiences with can lead to depression. |
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It’s often the people you meet on holiday that are the highlight of the entire trip.
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| A．Meet fellow travelers. |
| B．Need more convincing facts? |
| C．Leave the planning to the experts. |
| D．You can also travel with peace of mind. |
| E．What can you expect during your journey? |
| F．You’ll have amazing memories of the shared experiences you had together. |
| G．You can really step out of your comfort zone and start an adventurous journey. |
【推荐2】Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights.
Central Park, with an area of 843 acres, is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo in this green space of New York.
Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks or doing any outdoor sports. Something that you find surprising is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams(婴儿车).
On Foot or by Bicycle
To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park, we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel of the whole park, the best thing to do is rent a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.
If you decide to rent a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open Time
From 7:00 am to 10:00 pm on weekends.
From 6:00 am to 8:30 pm on weekdays.
Price
Entry to the park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.
Transport
Subway：Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D.
Bus：Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.
Nearby places
Metropolian Museum of Art(447m)
American Museum of Natural History(688m)
Whitney Museum of American Art(1km)
The Frick Collection(1.3km)
1. What can visitors do in Central Park?| A．Go fishing by natural lakes. | B．Rent bicycles for free. |
| C．Do some outdoor sports. | D．Take a bath in the river. |
| A．The Frick Collection. | B．Metropolian Museum of Art. |
| C．Whitney Museum of American Art. | D．American Museum of Natural History. |
| A．In a science report. | B．In a geography book. |
| C．In a fashion magazine. | D．In a travel guide. |
【推荐3】My parents recently visited Shanghai for the third time, and as usual I used their short visits to check out other parts of China for a few days. Last time we visited the Terracotta Soldiers in Xi'an, and this time we went to Beijing to see all the usual sites, such as the Forbidden City, Beijing Hutongs and the Great Wall.
We got on the high-speed train at Shanghai Railway Station. As soon as we settled into our seats for the quick trip, Mom threw me a hardball, “How are Shanghai and Beijing different, Andy?"
I'd never really thought about the differences and similarities between Beijing and Shanghai because I'd always thought it was obvious. For many foreigners with not much background knowledge on China, Beijing and Shanghai are probably the only two cities they can name on the Chinese map. When I thought a little deeper about the differences, all I could say were my personal feelings.
“Shanghai feels more 'big city' and Beijing feels more 'Chinese'" was my answer.
“More Chinese?
I knew I had to do better, and tried to come up with a few more answers. But I couldn't.
After we returned to Shanghai, I was pleased when mom said she knew what I meant earlier about the “feeling" thing. While she loved both cities, she agreed that they had a very different feeling about them.
“With so many palaces and other historical things, Beijing felt more real," she said while obviously thinking deeply. “And Shanghai feels more international. ”
I couldn't have put it better myself!
1. What did Andy's parents see during their second visit to China?| A．The Great Wall. | B．The Forbidden City. |
| C．Terracotta Soldiers. | D．Beijing Hutongs. |
| A．Beijing and shanghai. | B．Andy's father and mother. |
| C．Andy and his mother. | D．The palaces and historical things. |
| A．Their real sizes. | B．The sense of history. |
| C．Their names in the world. | D．The quality of transport. |
| A．By reasoning. | B．By giving examples. |
| C．By analyzing. | D．By following time order. |
