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第124章 Going on Holiday 旅游文化(3)

拉斯维加斯还靠近其他著名的自然景观,诸如大峡谷和死亡谷。

Orlando, Florida。 Orlando is the biggest entertainment center for the family in the whole world。

佛罗里达的奥兰多。奥兰多是全世界最大的家庭休闲中心。

There’s Disney World, the largest and most famous amusement complex as well as the Universal Studios, Sea World, Wet and Wild and other attractions the whole family will enjoy in Orlando。

在奥兰多,这里有迪士尼世界这一最大也最负盛名的综合游乐场所以及环球影城,海洋世界,水上乐园,以及其他老少咸宜的景点。

New York City。 Who can ever miss the Big Apple, the biggest metropolitan center in the U。S。

纽约。谁会错过“大苹果”(纽约的别名),这个全美国最大的都市中心呢?

New York’s famous tourist spots include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, United Nations, museums, Broadway theaters, Times Square, Central Park and shopping as well as nightlife districts。

纽约著名的景点包括自由女神雕像、帝国大厦、联合国、各大博物馆、百老汇剧场、时代广场、中央公园,当然还有购物以及夜生活区。

New York is the city that never sleeps owing to the varied entertainment offered nightly at nightclubs, bars, theaters and sports centers。

由于夜总会、酒吧、剧场、体育中心提供的各种娱乐消遣,纽约是地地道道的不夜城。

New York City’s museums, art galleries and concert halls offer various cultural attractions as well。

同时纽约这个城市的博物馆、艺术馆以及音乐馆提供各种文化盛宴。

Grand Canyon, Arizona。 The Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona should not be missed。

亚利桑那州的大峡谷。亚利桑那州的大峡谷国家公园你也不能错过哦。

A natural wonder of the world, the Grand Canyon is 1,500 meters deep and more than 20 kilometers wide by 150 kilometers long。

作为世界上的一大自然奇迹,大峡谷有1500米深,超过20公里宽、150公里长。

The Canyon’s interior features a wide maze of multicolored mesas, cliffs and headlands that contain smaller canyons。 The interior can be reached by hiking or riding on mules down the trails。 The continuous play of sun and shadow on the rock layers creates an awesome display。

大峡谷内部有着各种多彩的平顶山、峭壁以及有着小峡谷的岬,可以徒步走下去或者骑骡子沿山路而下。太阳和影子在岩石层上不断地上演着好戏。

Washington, D。C。 The capital of America is a very interesting city to visit。

华盛顿特区。美国首都是一个很有趣的观光城市。

Washington D。C。 has various tourist attractions such as its numerous monuments, museums and public parks that include the White House, the U。S。 Capitol and other government buildings。

华盛顿特区有着各种旅游名胜,比如不胜枚举的纪念碑、博物馆以及包含白宫、国会山和其他政府建筑在内的公共公园。

The Washington city also has great ethnic restaurants for your dining pleasure。

华盛顿特区还有着各种民族特色的餐厅供你享受美食的乐趣。

Let’s Talk!

开始交流吧!

Daisy: Do you have any plan for the National Day?

黛西:这个国庆节有安排吗?

Wendy: I want to travel。 But I don’t know where to go。

温迪:我想去旅游呢,但是不知道去哪里。

Daisy: I am also planning to travel。 Why don’t we go together?

黛西:我也想去旅行呢,不如我们一起吧。

Wendy: Good idea。 Do you have any suggestion where to go?

温迪:好啊,你有建议去哪里吗?

Daisy: How about going abroad?

黛西:不如我们去国外吧。

Wendy: Good idea。 I was also thinking about this。

温迪:好主意,我也这么想。

Daisy: Yes。 Because it is the Golden Week, there must be crowded everywhere in China’s spots。

黛西:是啊,因为黄金周的假日,国内的各个旅游景点肯定人都很多。

Wendy: You are right。 Which country would you like to go?

温迪:你说得对。你有想法去哪个国家吗?

Daisy: What about New Zealand?

黛西:去新西兰怎么样?

Wendy: Good idea。 I am looking forward to looking at the grass, blue sky, white cloud and sheep。

温迪:好主意。我想去那里看大大的草地、蓝天、白云、羊群。

Daisy: It is very beautiful there。

黛西:那里很漂亮。

Wendy: Let’s book the air tickets。

温迪:那我们赶紧订机票吧。

Daisy: Do you have the visa?

黛西:你有签证吗?

Wendy: Yes, I have。 What about you?

温迪:我有,你呢?

Daisy: I also have visa。

黛西:我也有。

Wendy: So let’s take the plane on the first of October。

温迪:那我们十月一号坐飞机去吧。

DIY Tour

自助旅游

自助游是近年来兴起的一种旅游方式,由游人根据自身条件(包括时间、预算、身体状况等等)自由选择服务组合的旅游类型。旅游中所涉及的吃、住、行、游、购、娱,所有事情全由自己搞定,操作起来比较繁琐,但却摆脱了从前旅行社预先安排好的行程模式,更加随心所欲,自由自在,充满了多元化的个性元素。

Realize DIY Tour

认识自助旅游

1自助游省钱小贴士

Travelling on a budget is the key solution for you to still travel but with a little fix ups on your expenses for that vacation。

Yes, you can still find your way to travel as you wanted but you have to make some adjustments with your expectations because like mentioned earlier you will be travelling on a budget。 But even with several concessions and a number of changes on your previous plans, you can still enjoy a satisfying trip minus the guilt that you have shelved out for the travel expense。 You have to keep in mind that you can still take a pleasant holiday and really gain pleasure from it even if you do not have so much money to splurge。 Just be sure to learn by heart and put into practice the suggestions that will be outlined in this article。

One of the most sensible tips to help you save on your travel is to plan ahead。 Another thing is to schedule your travel for weekdays rather than on weekends。 Although it would only matter a little difference, it would eventually reduce the overall cost when combined with other savings that you can adjust with other aspects of your travel。 If you would observe airline fares are higher on weekends because business as they are; they are making the most of the demand during these days when people have much time to travel。

Another tip is to search for all-in travel packages。 Travel packages mean paying a single rate inclusive of car rental, food and drinks, hotel accommodations and other incentives。 Taking advantage of this offer would help you keep up with your budget since you have less additional costs to spend money on。 You no longer have to worry of undetermined costs during the travel except when you decide to buy other things during the travel and your holiday。

Take some time to research about discount offers and coupons from hotels, airline fare and other things that you would need for your vacation。 Use the internet to find money-saving offers。 They might be of great help when you are on your holiday!

Traveling during specific times of the year would also be of great help when you want to pursue your traveling on a budget experience。 Although it may not be applicable on some cases especially if you are regularly employed, considering this as an option on times they can be feasible may just help you save a lot of money for your other needs。

2和自助旅游有关词汇的表达方式

Self-driving travel/tour自驾游

Leisure time余暇

Sunbathing日光浴

Railway excursion火车短程旅行

Travel mode旅行方式

Tourist routs旅行线路

Exotic and unusual holidays猎奇旅游

Price inelastic无价格弹性

Adventure holiday探险旅游

Trekking holiday徒步旅行

Car hire小汽车出租(轿车出租)