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Unit 5 On the Road / 在路上
本单元共收录 9 篇(组)英文语篇。
1. Blogging Australia / 用博客记录澳大利亚
My name is Lauren Elizabeth Pirie Bath. Until a few years ago I was a chef, and a happy one at that, but I wanted more out of life. I wanted to travel. At that time I discovered blogging and found that I took pretty good pictures. So I decided to post pictures on my blog. In less than 18 months, there were over 200,000 people reading my blog! At first, I only regarded it as a hobby, but companies started paying me to take photos and publish them. In 2013, I was determined to make my dream come true: I would become Australia’s first professional photo blogger. It was a challenging job, but I did it. Now I spend three weeks out of every month travelling and have over 464,000 fans following me online. I’ve got to know more about this country and its people.
I first visited Western Australia for work in 2013. I fell in love with northern Western Australia and have been back six times. Some of my favourite photographs were taken there. I have made over 140 work trips, but my best work trip ever was to Broome in the Kimberley region.
It is extremely beautiful and you can experience the indigenous Australia there more than anywhere else. The Kimberley region, in particular, is unique and untouched. As a photographer, I love the bright light and amazing colours: red rocks, green plants, blue-green waters and blue skies.
To work full time in travel, you have to love nature. I try to take every opportunity to get outside and admire the natural world. I love to photograph the rising sun, so I force myself into the natural world by waking early each day. I also enjoy photographing animals, such as dolphins and kangaroos.
I hope my photography supports environmental protection. I use my photography to make an impact on people, especially when it comes to environmental issues. Today I’ve been photographing a crocodile swimming close to our boat, the Kimberley Quest, all day. When I post the picture online, I will make a comment about how bad it is to feed wild crocodiles. This crocodile is used to passengers throwing food from boats and now she is becoming familiar with humans. Over time, this could make her a danger to people living in the area. If I can do something to make others aware of the problem, then that’s part of the solution.
我叫劳伦·伊丽莎白·皮里·巴斯。几年前,我还是一名厨师,而且干得很开心,但我希望从生活中得到更多。我想去旅行。那时,我接触到了博客,并发现自己拍的照片相当不错,于是决定把照片发布到博客上。不到18个月,就有超过20万人阅读我的博客!起初,我只把它当作爱好,后来却有公司开始付费请我拍照并发布照片。2013年,我决心让梦想成为现实:我要成为澳大利亚第一位职业摄影博主。这份工作充满挑战,但我做到了。现在,我每个月有三个星期都在旅行,网上有超过46.4万名粉丝关注我。我也因此更加了解这个国家及其人民。
2013年,我第一次因为工作前往西澳大利亚州。我爱上了西澳北部,后来又回去过六次。我最喜欢的一些照片就是在那里拍摄的。我已经出差旅行一百四十多次,但最棒的一次,是去金伯利地区的布鲁姆。
那里极其美丽,你可以比在任何其他地方都更深入地感受澳大利亚原住民文化。尤其是金伯利地区,独一无二,仍保持着原始风貌。作为摄影师,我热爱那里明亮的光线和令人惊叹的色彩:红色岩石、绿色植物、蓝绿色海水和湛蓝天空。
要把旅行作为全职工作,就必须热爱自然。我努力抓住每一个走到户外、欣赏自然世界的机会。我喜欢拍摄日出,因此每天都强迫自己早起,走进大自然。我也喜欢拍摄海豚、袋鼠等动物。
我希望自己的摄影能够支持环境保护。我会利用照片影响人们,尤其是在环境问题上。今天一整天,我都在拍摄一条靠近“金伯利探索号”游船游动的鳄鱼。把照片发布到网上时,我会说明给野生鳄鱼投食的危害。这条鳄鱼已经习惯乘客从船上扔食物,现在正逐渐熟悉人类。久而久之,它可能会对当地居民造成危险。如果我的行动能让别人意识到这个问题,那就是解决问题的一部分。
2. The Bernina Express / 伯尔尼纳快车
The Bernina Express follows a route that runs from Eastern Switzerland to Northern Italy. People who travel aboard the Bernina Express have the chance to see incredible views. The landscape that lines the route is beautiful and dramatic, with snowy mountains and green valleys. There is no doubt that the Bernina Express is a journey for travellers who want to get back to nature: the train window becomes the TV screen, and the natural world is the show.
伯尔尼纳快车沿着一条从瑞士东部通往意大利北部的线路行驶。乘坐这趟列车的旅客可以欣赏到令人难以置信的景色。铁路沿线风光壮丽,既有白雪覆盖的群山,也有碧绿的山谷。毫无疑问,对于想要重返自然怀抱的旅行者来说,伯尔尼纳快车是一段理想旅程:车窗成了电视屏幕,大自然就是正在上演的节目。
3. A Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure to Hawaii / 一生一次的夏威夷之旅
Are you one of those people who work around the clock? Are you getting “itchy feet”? Take a look at our new offer: a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the beautiful islands of Hawaii!
Go on a boat trip to see whales that jump out of the water and hear the song of dolphins that sing. Watch surfers who catch the waves - and maybe even give it a go yourself!
Put on your hiking boots and explore islands with waterfalls and active volcanoes. And at the end of the day, you won’t want to miss the view of the sun setting on the sea!
你是否总是没日没夜地工作?是否已经按捺不住想要出发旅行的冲动?快来看看我们的全新产品:前往美丽夏威夷群岛、此生难忘的一次探险!
乘船出海,观看跃出水面的鲸鱼,聆听海豚的歌声;欣赏冲浪者驾驭海浪的英姿——你甚至可以亲自尝试!
穿上登山靴,探索遍布瀑布和活火山的岛屿。一天结束时,千万不要错过夕阳沉入海面的壮丽景象!
4. Planning a Trip: Two Emails / 旅行计划:两封电子邮件
Good news for our trip! I checked the embassy website and we don’t need to apply for a visa now. We can get one when we arrive at the airport in Jakarta. I’ve also booked accommodation based on the budget we made. I found the Holiday Hotel chain when I was doing research online. According to the reviews, these hotels are clean, central and inexpensive. By the way, did you buy the plane tickets?
I’ve bought the plane tickets and arranged transfer from the airport to the hotel. So we are almost set! Don’t forget to check in online and print your boarding pass in advance. Then all we have to do is pack luggage. Remember to bring your camera! Oh, one last thing... Have you exchanged foreign currency? I don’t have a credit card. I’d like to buy souvenirs for my family, so I’m going to take 300 dollars in cash. Can’t wait!
这次旅行有好消息!我查了使馆网站,我们现在不需要提前申请签证,到雅加达机场后办理即可。我还按照我们制定的预算订好了住宿。我在网上查资料时找到了假日酒店连锁。根据评论,这些酒店既干净、位置居中,价格也不贵。对了,你买机票了吗?
我已经买好机票,也安排了从机场到酒店的接送。因此,我们差不多准备就绪了!别忘了提前在网上办理登机手续并打印登机牌。然后只剩下收拾行李。记得带上相机!哦,还有最后一件事……你兑换外币了吗?我没有信用卡,想给家人买些纪念品,所以准备带300美元现金。真是迫不及待了!
5. Different Types of Tourism / 不同类型的旅游
Food tourism: travellers choose their destination for its food.
Cultural tourism: travellers go to theatres, museums and festivals to learn about local art, history and lifestyle.
Adventure tourism: travellers explore unusual or remote destinations, often engaging in risky activities.
美食旅游:旅行者因为当地美食而选择目的地。
文化旅游:旅行者前往剧院、博物馆和节庆活动,了解当地艺术、历史和生活方式。
探险旅游:旅行者探索不同寻常或位置偏远的目的地,并且常常参加具有一定风险的活动。
6. Using a Map in a New Place / 初到陌生地点时使用地图
When you visit a place for the first time, a map is a great help for getting to know the place better. An online map on your mobile phone is convenient. But if you don’t have an Internet connection when you travel, a paper map is still an option. You should be able to find one in your hotel or at the local tourist information centre. Whenever someone gives you directions, mark your destination and draw an arrow to show the route.
第一次到访一个地方时,地图能够帮助你更好地了解当地。手机上的在线地图十分方便;不过,如果旅行途中无法联网,纸质地图仍然是不错的选择。通常可以在酒店或当地游客信息中心找到地图。别人给你指路时,要在地图上标出目的地,并画上箭头表示路线。
7. Coast to Coast / 横跨加拿大
We made it! My family and I have managed to cross the North American continent, from western to eastern Canada, in two weeks! I can’t wait to share the stories with you.
We started from Vancouver, where we picked up our vehicle for the trip - a home on wheels. It took us where we wanted, when we wanted. Dad did the driving but he has a poor sense of direction. We got lost a few times even with the help of GPS, but eventually we managed to cross the Rocky Mountains. I was hoping to see a bear or even an eagle, but all I saw was a small group of deer. The views were fantastic, though. There were forests, mountains with snowy tops and masses of ice. It’s like another world.
We reached Quebec on the eighth day, where most people speak French. Well, actually, they speak Quebecois, which is a type of Canadian French. The funniest thing happened on that day. I’d fallen asleep when I heard Dad’s phone ringing. He was driving, so I answered it. Guess who it was? Mum! It was then that I realised her seat was empty! How did that happen? Well, while I was sleeping, Dad stopped for some petrol and Mum also got out to take photos, and you can guess the rest... She was so mad! To cheer her up, we went to a typical Quebec restaurant for lunch. We had the famous poutine, which is a dish of French fries, fresh cheese and a hot brown sauce called gravy. It’s usually followed by pancakes with maple syrup - delicious!
So, we’re now in Newfoundland, the very eastern part of Canada and the end of our journey. To celebrate, we went on a boat trip yesterday. Mum was using Dad’s phone to take photos of the colourful little houses along the coast when we saw something amazing - a killer whale! Mum was so excited that she dropped the phone into the sea. This time it was Dad’s turn to get mad! Anyway, another family from Quebec was also on the boat and they got some great photos of the whale. They’re going to send them to us when they get back home. What’s more, their son’s the same age as me. He’s so cool! We’re going to keep in touch, so I now have someone to practise French with!
我们成功了!我和家人在两周内横跨了北美大陆,从加拿大西部一直到东部!我已经迫不及待要和你们分享一路上的故事。
我们从温哥华出发,在那里取到了此次旅行的交通工具——一辆“车轮上的家”。想去哪里、什么时候出发,都由我们自己决定。爸爸负责开车,可他的方向感很差。即使有全球定位系统帮助,我们还是迷路了好几次,不过最终成功穿越了落基山脉。我原本希望看到熊,甚至是鹰,结果只看见了一小群鹿。不过风景确实壮观:森林、白雪覆盖的山峰,还有大片冰原,仿佛另一个世界。
第八天,我们到达魁北克。那里大多数人说法语——准确地说,是加拿大法语的一种:魁北克法语。当天发生了最滑稽的事情。我睡着后,忽然听见爸爸的手机响了。他正在开车,所以我接了电话。猜猜是谁?妈妈!这时我才发现,她的座位竟然是空的!这是怎么回事?原来,我睡觉时爸爸停下来加油,妈妈也下车拍照,后面的事你大概猜到了……她气坏了!为了让她消气,我们到一家典型的魁北克餐馆吃午饭,品尝了著名的“肉汁奶酪薯条”:炸薯条配新鲜奶酪,再浇上名为“gravy”的热棕色肉汁。之后通常还要吃淋有枫糖浆的薄煎饼——真美味!
现在,我们来到了加拿大最东部的纽芬兰,这也是旅程的终点。为了庆祝,昨天我们乘船出海。妈妈正用爸爸的手机拍摄海岸边色彩缤纷的小房子时,我们看到了惊人的一幕——一头虎鲸!妈妈激动得把手机掉进了海里。这一次轮到爸爸生气了!不过,船上还有一家来自魁北克的游客,他们拍到了几张很棒的虎鲸照片,回家后会发给我们。更巧的是,他们的儿子和我同岁,而且特别酷!我们准备保持联系,这样我以后就有可以一起练习法语的朋友了!
8. Pronouns and Text Connections / 代词与语篇衔接
Pronouns such as “it”, “this”, “that”, “these” and “those” are used to make connections between parts of a text. These pronouns may refer to a word, a phrase or a sentence, or even several words, phrases or sentences. They can refer back to previous information or forward to new information.
“it”“this”“that”“these”“those”等代词可以连接文本的不同部分。这些代词可能指代一个词、一个短语或一个句子,甚至可以指代若干词语、短语或句子。它们既可以回指前文信息,也可以预指后文即将出现的新信息。
9. Writing a Postcard from Yunnan / 明信片写作:来自云南
16 May
Hi Emma,
I’m having a really great time in Yunnan, China! At the moment, we’re at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain. We spent the whole day hiking and I even saw some huge yaks! The landscape is so beautiful! Tomorrow we’re going to visit the famous old town of Lijiang. Let’s pray for good weather! It’s going to be a lot of fun!
I’ve got to go, but miss you a lot.
Alice
Emma Brooke
184 Collins Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia
5月16日
亲爱的埃玛:
我在中国云南玩得特别开心!目前,我们正在玉龙雪山脚下。今天一整天我们都在徒步,我甚至还看见了几头体型巨大的牦牛!这里的景色实在太美了!明天,我们准备参观著名的丽江古城。希望天气晴朗!一定会非常有趣!
我得先写到这里了,真的很想你。
艾丽斯
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