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Welcome to School AGAIN
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Did you travel to any places during the holiday?
If “YES”, then CONGRATULATIONS!
If “No”, then where do you want to go?
What if you cannot afford it?
Some may choose to
travel on a shoestring.
They are called
budget travellers.
以极少的钱
经济型旅游者
Some may choose to
be a BEGPACKER
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Reading Comprehension
6 mins
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1. What is the term "begpacking" referring to?
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?
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.
emotional bribery 情感贿赂
3. In the article, which word can be used to replace "passport privilege" without changing the meaning?
A. National advantage B. Travel benefits
C. Country power D. Cultural exchange
4. What is the main idea of the article?
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.
adj.有争议的
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Useful Expressions
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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) take 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
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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)
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)
3. 他利用了朋友的慷慨,免费住在他们家。
(take advantage of the generosity)
4. 出国旅游有时被视为是一种特权。(privilege)
5. 政府可能会将那些非法居住者驱逐出境。(deport)
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)
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 houses 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.
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.
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Grammar Cloze Test
5 mins
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"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.
combination
has become
to fund
illegal
as
generosity
why
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.
referring
other
acceptable
or
exploration
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