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The Travel Experience of
a Lifetime
The Travel Experience
of a Lifetime
•Text Learning
•After-reading
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The Travel Experience of
a Lifetime
1 It's good to know there are some places left in the
world, which are unspoilt. The far northwest of
China is such a place. Xinjiang, or New Territory, is
a beautiful land that has both deserts and
mountains.
2 Historically, Xinjiang was regarded as "the back of
beyond". Government officials who made mistakes
feared exile there, not only because of the dangers,
but also because it was a very long way from the
big cities of the eastern coast. But all that has
changed!
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The Travel Experience of
a Lifetime
3 Nowadays, you can take a trip to this beautiful
region with the greatest of ease. The ideal way to
travel is by train—a long, leisurely trip through
deserts and mountains. For those travellers whose
time is limited, there are regular flights to
Xinjiang’s capital, Urumchi, from most parts of
China, and you can find up-to-date hotels there.
The busy streets and colorful markets draw
shoppers from all over the province. It's worth
spending a few days looking around this interesting
town.
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a Lifetime
4 The first place you should head for in Xinjiang is
Turpan—a four-hour bus journey from Urumchi.
Turpan gets its water from underground streams
which come from the snow-covered mountains in the
west. This is the second lowest place on the earth's
surface. It used to be called the "Land of Fire"
because it is extremely hot in summer. By contrast,
it is bitterly cold in winter. The best time to go
there is in the late summer and early autumn. This
is when the grape harvest takes place. On every
corner you can see bunches of ripe grapes for sale.
Those that are not eaten fresh are dried in the sun
to produce delicious raisins.
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5 The next place you must visit is Heaven Lake.
The lake itself is clear and blue and is
surrounded by towering mountains. The tallest of
these are covered in snow. The banks of the lake
are covered in short grass and tall pine trees.
On a clear spring day, the view is breathtaking.
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6 Like Mongolians, people of Xinjiang ride horses.
Traditionally, they are always on the move, finding
the best grass for their horses. Although the
people living near the lake have adapted to modern
life, they still move down to the village in freezing
winter months. Not only do they have electricity,
but they also offer accommodation to travellers.
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一生之旅
1 获悉世界上还留有一些未被破坏之地，真是让人高
兴。中国遥远的西北部就是这么一个地方。新疆，
是一块既有沙漠，又有山峰的美丽土地。
2 新疆在历史上被视为穷乡僻壤。犯了错误的政府官
员害怕被流放到这儿，不仅因为这里危险，还因为
这里离东部沿海大城市路途遥远。但是现在这一切
都已改变。
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一生之旅
3 如今，你可以非常轻松地去这个美丽的地区旅行。
理想的旅游方式是乘火车，越过沙漠，穿过高山。
这是一个漫长、悠闲的旅程。对那些时间有限的旅
行者来说，中国的大部分地方都有飞往新疆首府乌
鲁木齐的固定航班，那里有现代化的宾馆。繁忙的
街道和多姿多彩的市场吸引着来自于全自治区的购
物者。花几天时间在这个有趣的城市转转是非常值
得的。
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一生之旅
4 你在新疆首先应该去的地方是吐鲁番，它离新疆的
首府有四小时的汽车车程。吐鲁番从地下溪流中获
得水源，而地下溪流源自于西部白雪覆盖的群山。
吐鲁番是世界上地势第二低的地方。这里的夏天特
别炎热，因而过去常被称为“火炉之地”。相反，
这里的冬天特别寒冷。去吐鲁番的最佳时间为夏末
和初秋，因为这是收获葡 萄的季节。在那里到处都
能看到出售的一串串成熟的葡萄。而那些在当令之
时未被食用的葡萄则被晒干，制成鲜美的葡萄干。
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一生之旅
5 下一个你必须游览的地方是天池。湖水清澈蔚蓝，
四周被高高的山峦环抱。山峦中的最高峰上覆盖着
皑皑白雪，湖畔上满是矮草和高大的松树。在晴朗
的春日，这儿的风景更是让人叹为观止！
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一生之旅
6 像蒙古人一样，新疆人也骑马。他们传统上总是
在不断的迁移之中，从而为他们的马匹找到最好
的牧场。尽管居住在天池附近的人们已适应了现
代生活，但他们在冬季极冷的几个月中仍会搬回
到山下的村庄。他们不仅用电，而且也能给旅行
者提供食宿。
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It’s good to know there are some places left in
the world, which are unspoilt.
It’s good to know that some places in the world
are left unspoilt.
which引导的是非限制定语从句。在非限制定语从句中，
如果先行词是表示地点的名词，用where还是用which来引
导从句，主要看这个地点名词在从句中所作的成分。在从
句中作主语，要用which引导；作状语要用 where引导。
e.g.
The earth, which revolves around the sun,
is called a planet.
地球被称为行星，它围着地球转。
He was left on a lonely island, where he
stayed for as long as three months.
他被留在一个孤岛上，在那儿他呆了长达三个月。
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unspoilt
a.
not ruined or destroyed, remain intact
未损坏的
e.g.
The characteristics of the village are left
unspoilt by this new road.
新修的路没有毁掉那个村庄的特色。
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territory
n.
a large area of land; the land under the rule and
control of
领土；领域
e.g. North West Territory
西北地区
Turkish territory in Europe
土耳其在欧洲部分的领土
occupying enemy territory
占领地方的土地
an area regarded by a person, animal, group, etc.,
as belonging to it alone and defended
e.g. Wild animals will not allow other animals to
enter their territory.
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Historically, Xinjiang was regarded as "the
back of beyond".
新疆在历史上被当成是穷乡僻壤之地。
the back of beyond
remote and backward places
荒芜之地，穷乡僻壤。
Xinjiang was a place of exile in Qing Dynasty.
新疆在清朝时常作为犯人的放逐之地。
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historically
ad.
in or of history
在历史上
e.g.
The book is historically inaccurate.
该书的内容与史实不符。
history
n.
the written record of the past
历史
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historically
historic
a.
important in history
e.g.
历史上著名的或重要的
This is an historic occasion.
这是具有重大历史意义的时刻。
historical
a.
concerned with the study of history;
representing facts of history
历史的；历史上的
e.g.
historical records, research
历史记载、研究
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regard
v.
think of; consider
视为；认为
e.g.
I regard your suggestion as worth considering.
我觉得你的建议值得考虑。
She is regarded as the prettiest girl in her
class.
她被认为是班上最漂亮的女孩。
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exile
n.
the state of being sent to live in another country
that is not your own, especially for political
reason or as a punishment
放逐, 流放
e.g.
live in exile 过流放生活
be sent into exile 遭放逐
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danger
n.
the possibility of harm or loss；a case or cause
of danger
危险；危害
e.g. In war, life is full of danger for everyone.
战争中每个人的生命都充满了危险。
Smoking is a danger to health.
抽烟危害健康。
反义词： safety; secure
in danger
at a situation or condition of danger
e.g. The doctor said that his life was in danger.
医生说他的生活处于危险之中。
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danger
out of danger
free from danger
e.g. He is now out of danger.
他现在已经脱离危险。
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danger
危险；用来描写任何可能引起严重危害或伤害的场合或事物
risk
n.
冒险，危险，风险；指冒风险去做某事，含有主动去冒险的
意思
threat
n.
恐吓,威胁；凶兆；指对别人而不包括自己在内的危险，表
示一种言明了的侵害之意；还指使某物处于危险的境况，以
及对一种危险的警告
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Nowadays, you can take a trip to this beautiful
region with the greatest of ease.
Nowadays, taking a trip to this beautiful region
can be very easy for you.
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ease
n.
without difficult; state of being comfortable
容易；舒适
e.g.
He finished this task with great ease.
他很容易地完成了这个任务。
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The ideal way to travel is by train — a long,
leisurely trip through desert and mountains.
The ideal way to travel 不定式作主语。
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leisurely
a.
taking plenty of time
不慌不忙的
e.g.
walk at a leisurely pace 步态悠闲地走
leisure
n.
free time
闲暇；空闲
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regular
a.
customary, usual, or normal
（尤作定语）有规律的；定期的；定时的
e.g.
a train‘s regular schedule 火车固定的时刻表
make a regular call on customers 定期电话访问顾客
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up-to-date
a.
modern; keeping with times
现代化的, 最新的; 跟上时代的
e.g.
an up-to-date idea 最新的思想
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out-of-date
e.g.
（反义词）过时的
out-of-date denim jeans
过时的粗布牛仔裤
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The busy streets and colorful markets draw
shoppers from all over the province.
Shoppers from all over the province are attracted
by the busy streets and colorful markets.
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draw
v.
to attract or interest somebody
吸引
e.g.
The competition has drawn a large postbag.
这场竞赛吸引人们寄来大量信件。
The movie is drawing large audiences.
这部电影吸引了大量观众。
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It's worth spending a few days to look around
this interesting town.
It will benefit you if you spend a few days to look
around this interesting town.
worth + doing 值得做某事。It 是形式主语。
e.g.
这本书值得一读。
The book is worth reading. / It’s worth reading.
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The first place you should head for in Xinjiang
is Turpan — a four-hour bus journey from the
capital city.
When you visit Xinjiang, you should first visit
Turpan which takes four hours by bus from the
capital city.
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head for
make its way to some place
向（某处）行进
e.g.
He headed straight for the bar.
他径直朝酒吧间走去。
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This is the second lowest place on the Earth's
surface. It used to be called the "Land of
Fire" because it is extremely hot in summer.
这里是世界上地势第二低的地方，在夏季时非常炎热，故
过去常被称为“火炉之地”。
This refers to Turpan. For the fact it locates in
the Turpan Basin, the weather is extremely hot in
summer while extremely cold in winter.
used to do
e.g.
过去常常
I used to get up very late in the morning.
我过去常常起得很晚。
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contrast
vt.
to set in opposition in order to show or
emphasize differences
对比，对照
e.g. contrast his works with hers
把他的作品与她的作品加以比较
vi.
to show differences when compared
使对比，使对照
e.g.
Her actions contrasted sharply with her
promises.
她的行动与她的诺言有天壤之别。
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contrast
n.
the state of being contrasted
明显的差异
e.g.
There is a remarkable contrast between
the two brothers.
他们兄弟俩截然不同。
in contrast with/to
when a contrast is made with/to
e.g.
In contrast with his promise, the working
conditions are not satisfying.
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contrast
Compare
by contrast
e.g.
对比起来
It is often believed that boys are good at
mathematics, and by contrast, girls are
quick in language learning.
人们通常认为男孩子数学好，而女孩子语言学习
能力强。
in contrast with/to
e.g.
和…形成对比
In contrast to/with our old house, the new
one is a mansion!
和我们的旧屋相比，这新屋算得上是豪宅了。
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bitterly
ad.
in a bitter way；deeply
苦苦地；惨痛地; 强烈地
e.g.
She wept bitterly.
她哭得很伤心。
He is bitterly opposed to nuclear weapons.
他强烈地反对核武器。
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On every corner you can see bunches of ripe
grapes for sale.
你在各处都能看到人们在出售一串串成熟的葡萄。
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bunch
a group of things growing close together
串
“一串葡萄”的“串”在英语中用bunch来表达。
e.g.
a bunch of flowers
a bunch of keys
一束花
一串钥匙
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for sale
ready to be sold
e.g.
待出售
She has put her house up for sale.
她的房子现在出售。
I’m sorry this painting’s not for sale.
很抱歉，这幅画是非卖品。
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on sale
除了表示“出售、上市”之外，还有“廉价出售”
意思。
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The lake itself is clear and blue and is surrounded
by towering mountains.
The lake, which is clear and blue, is surrounded
by very high mountains.
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surround
v.
form a circle around
包围
e.g. The house was surrounded by high walls.
房子的四周有高墙。
Troops have surrounded the town.
部队已将该城包围。
surroundings
n.
all the things and conditions that are around
a person or place.
周围的物体、条件等；环境
e.g. living in pleasant surroundings.
生活在舒适的环境中
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towering
a. (attrib)
extremely or impressively tall or high; outstanding
极高的；杰出的
e.g.
the towering dome of the cathedral
大教堂高大的圆顶
Einstein is regarded as one of the towering
intellects of the age.
爱因斯坦被认为是一位当世俊杰。
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cover
v.
include
包括；涉及
e.g.
research that covers a wide field
涉及范围很广的研究工作
Is that word covered in the dictionary?
这部词典里有那个单词吗？
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breathtaking
a.
very impressive
非常激动人心的；壮观的
e.g.
a breathtaking waterfall
壮丽的瀑布
Her beauty was breathtaking.
她艳丽动人。
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Like Mongolians, people of Xinjiang ride horses.
新疆人像蒙古人一样也骑马。
“骑马”或“骑车”中的“骑”可以用ride来表达，而
ride a bus则应译为“乘公共汽车”。
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Traditionally, they are always on the move,
finding the best grass for their horses.
It is a tradition for them to move from place to
place to find the best grass for their horses.
按照新疆人的传统，他们总是不断地迁移，从而为他们的
马匹找到最好的牧场。
on the move指在运动或移动之中。
e.g.
Don’t jump off a train when it’s on the move.
火车未停稳时切勿跳下。
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adapt
vt.
1.change to fit needs or new conditions
使适应，使适合
e.g. You should adapt your thinking to new conditions.
你应该使自己的思想适应新情况。
2.rewrite
改编，改写
e.g. a play adapted from a novel
由小说改编的剧本
vi.
adjust (to)
适应
e.g. He has not yet adapted to the climate.
他还未适应这种气候。
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not only … but (also )
不但…而且 not only 在句首时，用倒装结构。
also在文中省略。
e.g.
Not only should we sympathize with the poor,
but we should also provide them with help.
我们不仅应该同情穷人，还应该帮助他们。
Not only is Smith good at handwriting, but he
is also expert at playing the piano.
史密斯不仅精通书法，而且擅长弹钢琴。
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accommodation
n. ( or accommodations)
somewhere to live or stay, often also providing
food or other services
住宿，膳宿
e.g. More and more travelers are looking for bed
and breakfast accommodations in private homes.
越来越多的旅行者寻找可以提供食宿的私人住宅。
accommodation
(formal) a satisfactory agreement between
people or group with different opinions
调解；和解
e.g. They were forced to reach an accommodation
with the rebels.
他们被迫与叛乱分子达成协议。
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After-reading Exercises
Translation
被认为是荒芜之地
be regarded as “the back of beyond”
被认为是一个天才
be regarded as a genius
最为放松地
with the greatest of ease
最为愉快地
with the greatest of joy
飞往新疆首府的定期班机
regular flights to Xinjiang’s capital
定期访问顾客
make a regular call on customers
After-reading Exercises
Translation
最现代的宾馆
up-to-date hotels
最新式的生活方式
up-to-date life style
吸引来自全省的购物者
draw shoppers from all over the province
吸引了所有代表的注意
draw the attention of all representatives
观光这座有趣的城市
look around this interesting town
观光西湖
look around the West Lake
After-reading Exercises
Translation
第一个你所必须前往的地方
the first place you should head for
前往海边度假
head for the seaside for vacatio
过去常被称为“火炉之地”
used to be called the “land of fire”
过去常常逃课
used to be absent from classes
被覆盖在白雪之中
be covered in snow
被覆盖在泥土中
be covered in soil
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Translation
骑马
ride horses
骑自行车
ride a bicycle
适应了现代生活
have adapted to modern life
适应了新的情况
have adapted to new conditions
为旅行者提供食宿
offer accommodation to travelers
为难民提供救济
offer relief to refugees