Unit 6
Travel and Tourism
NEW HORIZON ENGLISH COURSES
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Unit 6
Travel and Tourism
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Travel broadens the mind not only individually, but also on a national level. With the rapid technological developments in transport, the world today has turned into a world of travelers. Tourism has become one of the biggest industries, making the world seem smaller but more fascinating.
How do people view the Americans in terms of travel? They have been viewed as 5) _a_n__a_ti_o_n__o_n_t_h_e__m_o_v_e_ throughout their history.
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The Chinese old saying “Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand li.” drives home the importance of travel to human life. Travel gives one a rewarding and life-changing experience. While traveling with friends or organized groups is fairly common, many people travel solo by choice or by necessity. When traveling alone, they have control over their time and budget. Besides, there are many great opportunities to interact with the locals on a personal level.
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What will happen to a solo traveler? He/She will meet a great many 3)s_a_m__e_-_m_i_n_d_e_d__p_e_o_p_l_e during his/her long journey and feel the ever-beating pulse of 4) __s_o_c_i_a_l_li_fe_____.
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Directions: In this section, you’ll listen to a short passage which discusses travel and tourism. While listening, try to complete the following chart with the information you hear.
How can travel prevent social isolation? Travel enables us 2) _t_o_i_n_te_r_a_c_t _w_it_h_p_e_o_p_l_e_a_n_d__s_o_c_ie_ty _f_a_ce__to__f_a_ce___.
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Why do we say computer revolution causes social isolation? Because it makes direct human contact 1) __le_s_s__a_n_d__le_s_s__in__o_u_r_s_o_c_i_a_l_li_fe__.
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Traveling Light
Well I was doubling over the ____ on my shoulders Was a weight I carried with me everyday Crossing miles of ___________ and rivers a raging Picking up stones I found along the way I staggered and I stumbled down Pathways of trouble I was hauling those souvenirs of __________ And with each step taken my back was breaking 'Til I found the one who took it all from me Down by the riverside (Down by the riverside)