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All young people have fun when they go travelling, even if they are royalty.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - William and Catherine – are about to embark on their first official overseas tour.

They will be travelling around Canada from 30 June to 8 July, before heading off to Los Angeles.

According to their private secretary, Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, the couple's itinerary consists of "meaningful engagements, mixed with fun and lots of opportunities to get to know Canada and Canadians better."

The day after the couple touch down is Canada Day, when they will join hundreds of thousands of people in Ottawa.

The couple will get to taste local delicacies, such as lobster, and chocolate-covered potato crisps, while on Prince Edward Island on 3 and 4 July.

From 6-8 July, William and Catherine will take in another famous sight: the Calgary Stampede, which involves a rodeo and festival. When they arrive, the couple will be presented with some souvenirs – a pair of cowboy hats.

The royal couple are not exactly backpacking but they are taking a smaller than usual retinue. The Duchess of Cambridge is not taking a lady-in-waiting, although she will have a hairdresser with her.

As a Commonwealth realm, Canada is independent of the UK but the Queen remains the head of state.

Quiz 小测验

1. Will they return to the UK after travelling around Canada? 

No, they are going to Los Angeles.

2. Is this sentence true, false or not given? The Duke and Duchess are landing in Canada on Canada Day. 

False. They are landing the day before Canada Day.

3. Is this sentence true, false or not given? The Duke and Duchess will attend some serious events in Canada. 

True. They will attend some 'meaningful engagements' as well as having fun.

4. Look at the article. What is a phrasal verb meaning 'to go to a place'? 

To head off to somewhere.

5. Look at the article. What word describes objects that can be taken home to remind one of a holiday? 

Souvenirs.

Glossary 词汇表

to go travelling 外出旅行 

to embark on something 开始做什么 

overseas tour 海外旅行、巡访 

to head off to a place 前往一个地方 

itinerary 行程 

meaningful engagement 有意义的活动或典礼 

to touch down 飞机着陆 

local delicacy 当地特色菜肴 

to take in a sight 参观著名景点 

rodeo 马术竞赛会 

souvenir 纪念品 

backpacking 背包旅行 

retinue 随行团 

lady-in-waiting （女王、公主的）侍女 

realm 国土，领土 

head of state 国家元首