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1、Unit 7 TheJoy of Travel (Book 3) 1Unit 7 The Joy of TravelIn-Class Reading Passage Transformative TravelAfter-Class Reading Passage I The Romance of Train TravelAfter-Class Reading Passage II ArubaPart 1 Introduction to the ThemeMen have traveled ever since they first appeared on the earth. In primi
2、tive times they did not travel for pleasure but to find new places where their herds could feed, or to escape from hostile neighbors, or to find more favorable climate. They traveled on foot. Their journeys were long, tiring and often dangerous. They protected themselves with simple weapons, such as
3、 wooden sticks or stone clubs, and by lighting fires at night and, above all, by keeping together.Being intelligent and creative, they soon discovered easier ways of traveling. They rode on the backs of their domesticated animals; the hollowed out tree trunks and, by using bits of wood as paddles, w
4、ere able to travel on water.Later they traveled, not for necessity, but for the joy and excitement of seeing and experiencing new things. This is still the main reason why we travel today.Traveling, of course, has now become a highly organized business. There are cars and splendid roads, express tra
5、ins, huge ships and jet airliners, all of which provide us with comfort and security. This sounds wonderful. But there are difficulties. If you want to go abroad, you need a passport and a visa, tickets, luggage, and a hundred and one other things. If you lose any of them, your journey may be ruined
6、.Part 2 Lead-inPeople traveling long distances frequently have to decide whether they would prefer to go by land, sea, or air. Hardly anyone can positively enjoy sitting in a train for more than a few hours. Train compartments soon get crowded and stuffy. During the day, sleep comes in snatches. At
7、night, when you really wish to go to sleep, you rarely manage to do so. Inevitably, you arrive at your destination almost exhausted. Long car journeys are even less pleasant. On motor ways you can, at least, travel fairly safely at high speeds, but more often than not, the greater part of the journe
8、y is spent on narrow, bumpy roads which are crowded with traffic. By comparison, trips by sea offer a great variety of civilized comforts. You can stretch your legs on the spacious decks, play games, swim, meet interesting people and enjoy good food always assuming, of course, that the sea is calm.
9、If it is not, you are likely to get seasick no form of transport could be worse. Even if you travel in ideal weather, sea journeys take a long time. Airplanes have the reputation of being dangerous. They also have the grave disadvantages of being the most expensive form of transport. But nothing can
10、 match them for speed and comfort. You dont have to devise ways of taking your mind off the journey, for an airplane gets you to your destination rapidly. For a few hours, you settle back in a deep armchair to enjoy the flight. You can watch a free film show and sip champagne on some services. You c
11、an also enjoy an unusual and breathtaking view of the world. However you decide to spend your time, one thing is certain: you will arrive at your destination fresh and energetic.Unit 7 TheJoy of Travel (Book 3) 2Part 3 In-Class Reading Passage Transformative TravelI Structural Information Para. 13 T
12、he authors predicament at that time.There were two things he was dissatisfied with: his job and his engagement.Para. 46 Purpose of the trip: to transform himself from one person to another.Para. 714 Process for change.1). Paragraph Seven is a topic paragraph for this part. (Para. 7)2). I created a m
13、indset that made me ready for change. (Para. 8)3) I insulated myself from the usual influences in my life and the people whose approval was most important. (Para. 9)4) I structured my time in order to produce change and growth. (Para. 10)5) I pushed myself to experiment with new ways of being. (Para
14、. 11)6) I made public commitments of what I intended to do so it would be harder to back down. (Para. 12)7) I processed my experiences systematically. (Para. 13)8) I made changes when I returned that continued the transformation that started while I was in Aruba. (Para. 14)Para. 15 (Conclusion) I wo
15、uld continue going on transformative trips to keep my growth in thefuture.II Content Information 1. What was the author dissatisfied with before he went on a trip to Aruba? How did he feel? (Para. 12)- He was stuck in a job he hated and trapped in an engagement with a woman he didnt love. He felt ho
16、peless and lost.2. The author decided to take a class only for the entertainment. What was the topic of the course? In a moment of impulsiveness, the author made an important decision. What did he decide to do? (Para. 3)- The course happened to be an introductory counseling course, which involved personal sharing in the group. Since the students were challenged to make commitments publicly about things they would like to change in their life, the author de
