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You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.
On the Road
1957, by Jack Kerouac
The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.
Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains (链子).” The book tells a young artist’s romantic but miserable (痛苦的) life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relationship. Experience the artist’s passionate (激情的) life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.
The Stories of Sahara, 1967, by Sanmao
The book narrates the author’s simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate (荒凉的) and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.
Lotus, 2006 by Annbaby
This novel set in Tibet, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics. It shows modern people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love and exploration of Buddhism (佛教). The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred (神圣的) land Tibet.
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Which book can keep your company during a journey to America?
A. Lotus. B. The Stories of Sahara.
C. Life is Elsewhere. D. On the Road.
2. Whose book could be the most suitable for your trip to Germany?
A. Jack Kerouac’s. B. Milan Kundera’s.
C. Sanmao’s. D. Annbaby’s.
3. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A. To advertise four travel guidebooks
B. To arouse readers’ interest in reading
C. To recommend four books to read while traveling
D. To introduce four traveling novels set in Europe
