1 . Many of us are familiar with the excitement of planning a vacation to an exotic destination. As the departure date approaches, anticipation builds, and the possibilities seem endless. However, upon returning home, the experience often fades quickly as we settle back into our routines. That incredible experience becomes like a dream — similar to watching a movie, but a lot more expensive. But does it have to be like this? What if it could be a transformative experience that enriches our lives?
Over 200 years ago, Mary Wollstonecraft, a philosopher and feminist, started a journey to Scandinavia during a difficult period in her life. Despite her initial intentions to win back her lover, she found comfort in documenting her travels in “Letters Written During a Short Residence in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.” Through her observations and reflections, she not only revolutionized travel writing but also healed herself emotionally.
Wollstonecraft’ s approach to travel offers valuable insights for modern-day travelers. Instead of simply sightseeing, she actively engaged with her surroundings, learning about local customs and history, and questioning her own assumptions. She embraced the unpredictability of travel, allowing herself to explore without strict plans.
Here are some goals we can construct from Wollstonecraft’s approach to travel: Try to actively know the place you are in. Observe the customs. Interact with the locals. Learn the whys behind the observation. Explore the history. Try to understand the answers in relation to what you are experiencing now. setting aside any previous assumptions. Notice how the journey is affecting you. What new insights do you have? Are your opinions and beliefs challenged? Don’t plan out every detail. Embrace uncertainty and explore.
So how do we put those goals into practice? Here is where mental models can enhance the travel experience. Exposing ourselves to diverse cultures and perspectives to broaden our worldview. Challenge confirmation bias (认知偏差) by engaging with ideas that differ from our own. Recognize that happiness and fulfillment can be achieved in various ways.
By including these principles into our travels, we can transform them from mere entertainment into profound end enriching experiences that leave a lasting impact on our lives.
1. What word best describes our feelings upon returning home from a vacation?A.Excited. | B.Inspired. | C.Disappointed. | D.Astonished. |
A.To show the transformative power of travel. |
B.To highlight the challenges of traveling alone. |
C.To emphasize the importance of documenting experiences. |
D.To prove the possibility of finding comfort in strict travel plan. |
A.The map is not the territory. | B.Travel brings love back to your life. |
C.Create your own sunshine every day. | D.Believe in miracles, trust the journey. |
A.Ignoring differing ideas to avoid bias. |
B.Limiting exposure to new perspectives. |
C.Seeking entertainment rather than enrichment. |
D.Broadening worldview through diverse cultures. |
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3 . Black history museums and historic sites are thriving or growing forcefully across the South. They’re riding a wave of interest in African-American history that’s made a stunning success of the 2-year-old National Museum of African American History and Culture in the nation’s capital.
Attendance at some large museums is decreasing. Twelve of the 20 biggest U. S. museums saw flat or lower attendance from 2016 to 2017. In comparison, various activities involving black history stand out.
In Church Creek, Maryland, for example, a 1-year-old, 17-acre state-national park memorializes the place where Harriet Tubman was born and enslaved. Tubman escaped slavery and later helped many others escape, too. The park was expected to draw 75,000 visitors its first year. However, it attracted 100,000.
History professionals cite several factors for the phenomenon. The Black Lives Matter movement, conflicts over Confederate monuments, protests by NFL players and last year’s violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, also have made a difference. These activities have caused more Americans to consider how race affect them.
When the national museum opened, “We thought that might have the impact of gaining the public spotlight. Just the opposite,” said Moore, president of Charleston, South Carolina’s International African American Museum. It has jump-started more presentations of black history. “There are art museums everywhere, and there are history museums everywhere. I see it as really healthy that there will be African-American museums everywhere.”
States also are spending money to promote civil rights tourism. 14 Southern state tourism agencies in January launched a website detailing stops on what they are calling the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission last year created a “Green Book” mobile app. It includes 300 historic African-American sites in South Carolina.
“Cultural tourism, or heritage tourism, is one of the fastest growing markets in the country,” said Jannie Harriot. She is the vice chairperson of the South Carolina commission. “(But) nothing that we do is limited to black people. Sometimes I think white people are more interested in our history than we are.”
1. Why does the author mention the example state-national park in paragraph 3?A.To reflect the development of the park. | B.To introduce the life of Tubman. |
C.To present the attraction of large museums. | D.To show the increased interest in black history. |
A.Favorable. | B.Indifferent. | C.Doubtful. | D.Unclear. |
A.An increased amount of money has mainly helped to preserve historic sites. |
B.Actions have been taken only by black people to promote civil rights tourism. |
C.Efforts have been made to increase tourism and attention to historic sites. |
D.Commission has done nothing to arouse the interest of black people in history. |
A.Activities Involving Black History Standing Out. |
B.Reasons for the Increased Interest in Black History. |
C.The Increased Awareness of Preserving Black History. |
D.Black History Tourism and Museums Attracting Attention. |
1. How many visitors choose to attend LSU?
A.A small percentage of its visitors. |
B.About half of its visitors. |
C.Most of its visitors. |
A.Because of its history. |
B.Because of the beautiful environment. |
C.Because of the good athletes in school. |
A.Education and sports. |
B.Agriculture and Spanish. |
C.Sports and environmental studies. |
A.They have cows on campus. |
B.80% of their buildings are brand new. |
C.Most of the world's best athletes go there. |
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Last week I went to the Summer Palace and met some American tourist by accident. I greeted them with English and then we begin to chat. I got to know that they were college students travel in China, most of them were fond of Chinese culture. They were busy taking pictures and were amazing at the changes that had taken place in the past few years. After that, we went boating or had a good time. We were exchanged our e-mail addresses so that we could write to each other in the future. I was gladly to have a chance to practice my oral English. What exciting experience it was!
1. Which is the closest to the hotel?
A.Papa Romano's Restaurant. | B.The Hollywood Theater. | C.Gatewood Park. |
A.At City Center Subway Station. |
B.At Town Square Shopping Mall. |
C.In front of the post office. |
A.Because of its food. | B.Because of its location. | C.Because of its service. |
Planning a September trip to France
September is one of the very best months to visit France. Not only will you enjoy plenty of sunshine and warm weather, but the tourist season is beginning to wind down-which means cheaper airfares, lower prices at hotels, and fewer crowds.
●Go wine tasting
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The temperatures are slightly lower, but plenty of sunshine makes for perfect conditions to enjoy a barge cruise on the canals of France. With such comfortable weather and beautiful scenery at this time of year, nothing equals hanging out on the deck of a barge.
●Visit the museums
Many museums in France have extended opening hours during the summer to accommodate the extra tourists and locals. And some museums also have extended opening hours into September. Wandering around the Louvre will take you into a wonder world, where you can enjoy the world-famous art.
Besides the above, riding a bike through France’s villages is also a welcome activity for young visitors in September. You call shop for the most fashionable clothes or goods here. You can see the beautiful and fantastic scenery along the road.
A.Take a barge cruise. |
B.Enjoy the music concerts. |
C.So, don’t hesitate and start to plan your September trip to France flow! |
D.France is a beautiful country. |
E.September is the beginning of the grape harvest season in France. |
F.Going out of the Louvre, you can walk to the modern and fashionable Champs Elysees to do some shopping. |
G.If this is your first trip to France, here is some handy information to help you get started planning your vacation! |