1 . You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.
On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.
Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” The book tells a young artist’s romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.
The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by Sanmao
The book narrates the author’s simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.
Lotus, 2006 by Annbaby
This novel set in Tibet, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism.The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet.
1. Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?| A．On the Road. | B．Life is Elsewhere. |
| C．The Stories of Sahara. | D．Lotus. |
| A．Jack Kerouac’s. | B．Sanmao’s. |
| C．Annbaby’s. | D．Milan Kundera’s. |
| A．Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture. |
| B．On the road advises a classic route for driving across the US. |
| C．The stories of Sahara records its authors’ own life in the desert. |
| D．Life is Elsewhere demonstrates Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s own life. |
2 . Sydney Cultural Festival — What’s on today!
European Art Show
Location: Art Gallery of New South Wales. Today is the final day of the exhibition featuring 18th and 19th century paintings by some of the greatest European artists, such as Van Gough and Monet. Posters of these great works are available for purchase at the Visitors’ Centre.
Time: 8:30 am –7 pm
Cost: $12 adults; $7 children and students
Nature Walks
Location: Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden. Come and celebrate our natural environment in one of the world’s only nature parks inside a major city. Join our hourly guided tours, starting at the Eastern Gate, and enjoy breathtaking forests, stunning city escapes and the magnificent Sydney Harbour.
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Cost: Free
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Concert
Location: Sydney Opera House. Australia’s most famous orchestra is best known for its performances of classical French and German music. But in tonight’s concert, the world-famous Chinese pianist Lang Lang is the special guest artist and will perform a series of classic Chinese compositions including Yellow River.
Time: 8:30 pm –11:30 pm
Cost: $175 adults; $90 students and children
Moonlight Cinema
Location: Centennial Park. Sit on the grass and enjoy the latest movies or classics from the past under the stars at Australia’s best and largest outdoor cinema. Tonight features the wonderful Australian film Red Dog. Besides the movie, there will be a display of classic Australian film posters.
Time: 8pm – 10:30pm
Cost: $19 adults; $14 children and students
1. Where should people wishing to join a Nature Walk meet?| A．The Visitors’ Centre. | B．The Harbour Bridge. |
| C．The Eastern Gate. | D．The guides’ building. |
| A．Australian. | B．German. |
| C．French. | D．Chinese. |
| A．1. | B．2. |
| C．3. | D．4. |
Oxford Street
London is shoppers’ paradise, and most visitors head for Oxford Street. Halfway along is Sel-fridges, one of the world’s first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress even before you go in. There are at least four other major stores on this street, plus Europe’s largest music shop. In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmas lights which are always lighted by a politician, a great sportsman, or a super star.
Kensington High Street
A fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street. One of its department stores even has a roof garden—good for relaxing between purchases. There’s also an organic food superstore.
Borough Market
You can’t visit London and not go to a supermarket. One of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames. Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls, bakeries, and fruit and vegetable sellers. You can also buy specialist food to take away, like cheeses, pork pies, mustard and chutney.
More places for bargains
Portobello Road on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector’s items. It’s a short walk from the subway station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find. For clothes, Camden Market is the place. It gets a little crowded at the weekends, though. Convent Garden offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.
1. Oxford Street becomes special in December for ________.
| A．the wonderful window dressing |
| B．the Europe’s largest music shop |
| C．the lights lit by a famous person |
| D．many bargains to choose from |
| A．Borough Market | B．Camden Market |
| C．Kensington High Street | D．Portobello Road |
| A．A science book. | B．A traveler’s journal. |
| C．A trip guide. | D．A news report. |
