Unit 5 Text A why we travel

The author finds joy in leaving his beliefs and certainties at home and seeing things in a new light.

According to the author, travel in search of self-identity works to strike a balance between wisdom and compassion.

The author argues that travel should be free of travail and hardship.

travel is also a good way for us to arrive at a true understanding of humanity.

Travel has the potential to preserve traditional cultures, as well as establish novel traditions.

What travelers bring to the local people is nothing more than economic gains.

The author suggests that he is more cautious when traveling abroad.

Which of the following aspects is NOT elaborated in the article?

We took a trip to a National Park last autumn and ______ ourselves to the awesome views.

This _______ proved to be the most important to geography that had been undertaken since the first circumnavigation of the globe.

______lies at the heart of Confucianism. Confucius believed all people needed to strive to embody (体现) Ren, which translates as “a compassionate heart.” It means to get along with others with courtesy (谦恭), unselfishness, and sympathy.

The 1960s was a time of high unemployment and economic ______ in much of that area.

The trip to the South Island of New Zealand was ______ by weeks of preparations.