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In recent years, a new trend called "begpacking" has appeared in the travel world.
This term is a combination of "begging" and "backpacking." Begpackers are typically Western tourists who travel to other countries, usually in Asia, and ask for money from locals to help support their trips. They can be seen sitting in streets with signs written in the local language, asking for money to fund their travels. Some begpackers play music or sell handmade items to get money. Others just ask for money without giving anything back in return.
While begpacking might appear to be an innocent way for travelers to fund their trips, it's illegal to earn money as a tourist in many countries. Even so, this doesn't seem to stop begpackers from trying. And as a result, it's caused a lot of conflict.
"If you cannot afford to travel, don't do it, let alone ask locals to pay for it," Raphael Rashid wrote in a Medium article. Rashid, a journalist who lives in Seoul, has been called the "begpacker buster," and is known for speaking out against tourists who beg on the streets. He even reports them to the police. Rashid said he believes begpacking is "emotional bribery," and takes advantage of the generosity of locals, some of whom might be poor themselves.
The fact that it's typically Western tourists who take part in begpacking raises another issue, too. Filipino lawyer Raphael Pangalangan said begpacking is an example of "passport privilege" — having advantages because of the country your passport is from. If people from poorer countries were to try begpacking, Pangalangan said, they would be quickly deported.
But Will Hatton from the travel website The Broke Backpacker says begpacking doesn't have to be a negative thing. He told CNN he doesn't support begging, but he believes people who play music or sell items to fund their travels are being brave and exploring alternative lifestyles.
ⅠReading Comprehension
1. What is the term "begpacking" referring to? B
A. Backpacking with a begging attitude. B. A form of travel where tourists ask locals for money.
C. A way of travel where tourists sell items to fund their trips. D. A type of tourism that involves illegal activities.
2. What is Raphael Rashid's opinion on begpacking? B
A. He thinks it's a creative way to fund travels. B. He views it as a form of emotional bribery.
C. He believes it's a sign of bravery and exploration. D. He thinks it's a legitimate way to travel if you can't afford it.
3. In the article, which word can be used to replace "passport privilege" without changing the meaning? A
A. National advantage B. Travel benefits
C. Country power D. Cultural exchange
4. What is the main idea of the article? A
A. Begpacking is a new trend that is both creative and controversial.
B. Begpacking is a harmless way for tourists to fund their travels.
C. Begpacking is a practice that should be encouraged by all travelers.
D. Begpacking is a criminal activity that should be stopped immediately.
ⅡUseful Expressions
英文
中文
1)
local
n.当地人;adj.当地的
2)
fund their travels
资助他们的旅行
3)
in return
作为(对…的)回报
4)
takes advantage of the generosity
利用慷慨
5)
privilege
n.特权;优待
6)
deport
v.驱逐出境
7)
alternative lifestyles
另类生活方式
中译英练习(必须用上括号中的提示词)
1. 他们通过在当地教授语言课程来资助他们的旅行。(fund their travels)
(They fund their travels by teaching language courses locally.)
2. 为了回报当地人的慷慨,他们决定在当地社区做志愿者。(in return; generosity)
(In return for the generosity of the locals, they decided to volunteer in the local community.)
3. 他利用了朋友的慷慨,免费住在他们家。(take advantage of the generosity)
(He takes advantage of his friends’ generosity by staying at their house for free.)
4. 出国旅游有时被视为是一种特权。(privilege)
(Travelling abroad can be regarded as a privilege.)
5. 政府可能会将那些非法居住者驱逐出境。(deport)
(The government may deport those who are living there illegally/illegal residents.)
6. 他们选择了一种非传统的生活方式,远离了都市的喧嚣。(alternative lifestyles)
(They chose an alternative lifestyle, away from the noise of the city.)
ⅢGrammar Cloze Test 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
"Begpacking", a 1.combination (combine) of "begging" and "backpacking," 2.has become (become) a debated travel practice lately. “Begpackers” are visitors from the West, mainly in Asia, who request money from locals 3.to fund (fund) their journeys. While it might appear innocent, it's 4.illegal (legal) in several places, causing social unrest.
Raphael Rashid, a journalist who lives in Seoul, considers begpacking 5.as "emotional bribery". He believes it takes advantage of the 6.generosity (generous) of locals who might be struggling financially. That’s 7.why he reports these travelers to the police.
This trend also brings up "passport privilege", 8.referring (refer) to a fact that people from some countries get better treatment when they travel. Raphael Pangalangan, a Filipino lawyer, notes that people from 9.other countries would be quickly deported for such behavior.
On the other hand, Will Hatton from The Broke Backpacker says it can be 10.acceptable (accept) when it involves selling crafts 11.or street performing. He sees it as an expression of bravery and an 12.exploration (explore) for alternative lifestyles, rather than mere begging.
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