人教高中英语高二下UNIT15-2

                       GETTING THERE – TRAVEL TIPS AND PRACTICAL¹ ADVICE
         Going on a trip to a far-away destination can be expensive and difficult. Fortunately, there are things you can do to avoid some of the most common problems.
                                                                BEFORE YOU GO
         Finding² out more about the destination you have chosen is not only a good way to save money and avoid problems, it can also be a lot of fun. When you read about your destination, you will learn more about the world and get ideas for places to visit and things to see. By comparing prices and offers, you can also make your travel budget last longer. Most hotels have websites where you can view rooms and rates and find answers to your questions.                          TOURS , TICKETS AND VISAS³
        It is not enough to simply decide where you want to go. You must also consider when and how you want to travel. Travel agents can help you to find out about package trips that include hotel costs, tours and entrance tickets and to choose between different alternatives⁴. Experienced⁵ travellers⁶ may prefer to make their own arrangements, but the advice of a travel agent can be helpful. The travel agent may also be able to help you with travel documents such as passports and visas.
                                      MONEY MATTERS
        Credit⁷ cards can be used in most countries, but you may also need to bring some cash. Try to use traveller's cheques if possible and avoid bringing too much money. Always keep your passport and money in a safe place and make photocopies⁸ of all important documents before you leave. If you need to buy foreign currency⁹, it is usually cheaper to do so in your home country. If you must exchange money during your holiday, banks are usually better, cheaper and more reliable¹⁰ than hotels. Never change money on the street or with strangers.
                                                       PLANNING AND PACKING
       Don’t try to do it all. Leave some time for rest and do not forget that a holiday should be fun. Choose the sights and attractions¹¹ you are most interested in and give yourself enough time to enjoy them. Make a list of what you need before you start packing. Seasoned travellers have learnt what they must bring and what they can leave at home. Travel light if possible and take a smaller bag or backpack that you can use for short trips and hikes¹².

1 practical   

adj.实际的，实践的；实用的，应用的；有实际经验的

参考例句：

• He is a practical person.他是位很讲实际的人。
• Your invention is clever,but not practical.你的发明很巧，但不实用。

2 finding   

n.发现，发现物；调查的结果

参考例句：

• The finding makes some sense.该发现具有一定的意义。
• That's an encouraging finding.这是一个鼓舞人心的发现。

3 visas   

n.签证( visa的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Check with your travel agent to find out about visas. 与你的旅行代理机构检查签证。 来自超越目标英语 第3册
• Visas were withheld from some members of the delegation. 代表团的一些成员被拒发签证。 来自辞典例句

4 alternatives   

选择的余地( alternative的名词复数 )； 可供选择的事物； 取舍； 非传统（或他择性）生活方式的追随者（或鼓吹者）

参考例句：

• You can be paid in cash weekly or by cheque monthly; those are the two alternatives. 你的工资可以按周以现金支取，或按月以支票支取。二者可选其一。
• He was faced with two alternatives -- death or submission. 他面临两种选择--死亡或者投降。

5 experienced   

adj.有经验的；经验丰富的，熟练的

参考例句：

• Experienced seamen will advise you about sailing in this weather.有经验的海员会告诉你在这种天气下的航行情况。
• Perhaps you and I had better change over;you are more experienced.也许我们的工作还是对换一下好，你比我更有经验。

6 travellers   

n.旅行者( traveller的名词复数 )；旅游者；旅客；游客

参考例句：

• The unusually heavy rainfall was an ill omen for the travellers. 异乎寻常的大雨是旅行者的不祥之兆。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The travellers looked weather-beaten, there was little spit and polish. 旅客们满面风尘，仪容不整。 来自《简明英汉词典》

7 credit   

n.信用，荣誉，贷款，学分；v.归功于，赞颂，信任

参考例句：

• I credit him with a certain amount of sense.我认为他有一定的见识。
• He got the credit,and we did the dirty work.他得荣誉，我们做不讨好的工作。

8 photocopies   

n.影印本( photocopy的名词复数 )；复印件

参考例句：

• Make as many photocopies as you need. 你需要多少复印件就复印多少吧。
• I made two photocopies of the report. 我把这份报告影印了两份。 来自《简明英汉词典》

9 currency   

n.通货，流通，通用；

参考例句：

• How much foreign currency do you take when you go abroad?你出国时带多少外币？
• The dollar has been revalued against all world currency.美元对所有国际货币比，做了重新调整。

10 reliable   

adj.可信赖的；可靠的

参考例句：

• I'm afraid the information is not reliable.恐怕消息不可靠。
• Do you think she's reliable?你看她这个人可靠吗？

11 attractions   

n.吸引( attraction的名词复数 )；具有吸引力的事物；有吸引力的特征（或品质、人）；（尤指两性间的）爱慕

参考例句：

• Venice is one of the great tourist attractions of the world. 威尼斯是世界上令人向往的旅游胜地之一。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Three others like to see some natural attractions of beauty and peacefulness. 另外三个人喜欢美丽、安静的自然景观。 来自《简明英汉词典》

12 hikes   

v.徒步旅行( hike的第三人称单数 )；提高（价格等）

参考例句：

• Her tight skirt hikes up when she sits down. 每当她坐下的时候，她的紧身裙就向上移。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Banners, processions, slogans, games, community hikes all that stuff. 旗帜，游行，口号，竞赛，集体野游——全是这些鬼东西。 来自英汉文学