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I had always wanted to see England, Scotland and Wales. So when my brother suggested that we take a week-long vacation together somewhere, I immediately did an Internet search. It was at that time when I found Expat Explore. It was a travel agency that could offer just what I wanted at an acceptable price. In fact, I was afraid that it was too good to be true! So I went back to Google to look for evaluations(评价) of Expat Explore. And I could only find positive things.
My second trip with Expat Explore was my first solo trip. I met several people travelling alone on my first trip and after talking with them, I decided to give it a try. When I landed in London by myself for the first time, I wondered why I had thought this was a good idea. My fears didn’t go away until the next morning I met up with the tour group.
I have lived my entire life in the U.S., so it is so amazing to visit a place like the Colosseum (角斗场) in Rome that was built over 1,500 years before America was discovered! Many buildings I have always considered historical in the U.S. are very modern in comparison to those in Europe. The more of the world I see, the more I want to discover the rest of it.
There are my tips for travelling to a place that you never have been to. You’d better plan your vacation through a combination of suggestions from travel agencies and relevant information from the Internet. And there are still many things you couldn’t expect before the trip. I still remember the day when I first visited London, I couldn’t find my way to the hotel I booked before. I felt really anxious at first, but later I tried to keep calm and ask the locals how I could go to the hotel. They were friendly to give me several ways to choose. You can also download apps such as iTranslate and Google Maps on your phone, so that you could understand people who only speak their native language.
21. How did the author feel when she travelled alone for the first time?
A. Satisfied. B Scared . C. Excited. D Bored.
22. According to Paragraph 3, the author thinks travelling _____________.
A. encourages her to broaden her view
B. gives her more chances to make friends
C. develops her interest in modern America
D. increases her desire to learn foreign languages
23. What’s the author’s purpose by mentioning her travelling experience in the last paragraph?
A. To tell us the importance of translation tools.
B. To teach us how to communicate with the locals.
C. To warn us about the common accidents when travelling.
D. To show how to plan for unexpected situations during travelling.
