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Why Wouldn’t You Travel More When There Are So Many Benefits of Traveling？！
［A］The benefits of traveling are not just a one-time thing：traveling changes you physically and psychologically．Having little time or money isn’t a valid excuse．You can fly for cheap very easily．If you have a full-time job and a family，you can still travel on the weekends or holidays，even with a baby．Here are some of the main benefits of traveling．And I’m sure that once you get started，you’ll find some more by yourself．
［B］From cutting down on stress，to lowering your chances of developing a heart disease，the health benefits of traveling are huge．You may stay sitting on a chair all day long at the workplace：including some walking on your trip is sure to make your body feel better．For some people，wandering abroad is even a cure for depression and anxiety．Of course，it’s not a foolproof cure，but it might help you feel better，both physically and psychologically．
［C］Traveling more is likely to have a tremendous impact on your mental well-being，especially if you’re not used to going out of your comfort zone．Trust me：travel more and your doctor will be happy．Be sure to get in touch with your physician，for they might recommend some medication to accompany you in your travels，especially if you’re heading to regions of the globe with potentially dangerous diseases．
［D］Traveling lets you disconnect from your daily life．This is closely related to my previous point．We tend to get so caught up in our daily lives that sometimes，by simply sticking around，we may do ourselves more harm than good．Your boss is taking over your life？Kids are driving you mad？Your parents are trying to make you live the life they want？How long do you think you can handle this pressure before you burst and everything falls apart？
［E］Sometimes it is best to take a step back，take a deep breath and take go that Tower Bridge selfie．In all seriousness，travel is not a bad option—it is the most natural way of inducing the feeling you miss someone or that you are missed．The trick is to leave with a bit of preparation to avoid making a mistake during your journey．Plus，if you’re flying，you’d better start thinking about booking your tickets sooner than later．
［F］Get used to picking up new words in a different language every time you travel and you will see improvements in your brain capacities，as Dan Roitman wrote in the Huffington Post．If only this，start getting familiar with travel jargon．
［G］Even more than“just”languages，traveling helps you learn about yourself．You might run into challenging situations where you need to be resourceful and think differently．I’m sure that you will develop a new set of skills that you didn’t suspect you had within you．
［H］Why we travel may differ from one person to another，but people travelling always develop empathy and a deeper understanding of other cultures．
［I］Being more understanding and tolerant about a culture different than ours is part of being smarter，but I consider it as a benefit of traveling in itself．There is a quote by Saint Augustine，which goes“the world is a book，and those who do not travel read only one page”．You could think of it this way：if you read what’s in the news or watch the news on TV and don’t question it，you’re missing a ton of information．You might think that it makes you smarter and more aware of the world，but it’s the exact opposite：it narrows your mind to a unique and biased perspective．
［J］Sure，you probably feel comfortable where you are，but that is just a fraction of the world！If you are a student，take advantage of programs such as Erasmus to get to know more people，experience and understand their culture．Dare traveling to regions you have a skeptical opinion about．I bet that you will change your mind and realize that everything is not so bad abroad．
［K］I have no doubt that you’re quite the conversationalist．That being said，including a few stories from abroad is likely to grant you even more attention．Mentioning something that most people aren’t familiar with or bring a new perspective is always a good way to shine in a social situation．No need to write a whole travel essay，just discuss what you’ve seen and where you’ve been：people who are accustomed to their daily life will travel with your words．
［L］Speaking of food，I bet you’re one hell of a chef and your home meals are delicious．But there is no such thing as trying a typical local dish from another country．Don’t trick yourself into going to the sushi shop next door：you don’t know what sushi tastes like until you’ve been to Japan．As you travel，you discover the real thing，and discover that it’s usually very different from what you’re used to．
［M］Eating local food in a new country is an entirely new experience．All the flavors are different．Here me out：I’m French and I love our local recipes．You do，too．But let’s not kid ourselves：some change would be more than welcome in our daily diet．If only because we’re naturally curious．Some food bloggers travel thousands of kilometers for a specific dish！The least you can do is travel to the next region and try something new．
［N］There is a quote by Mark Twain that I love：“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do．”Clichéas this may sound，the money you spend on travel，is an investment in yourself．Travelling doesn’t make you feel as bad as spending money．
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＼Word Tips＼
1．valid adj．有效的
2．foolproof adj．万无一失的
3．medication n．药物
4．fall apart 破裂，崩溃(https://www.daowen.com)
5．take go 开始吧
6．selfie n．自拍
7．jargon n．行话
8．empathy n．同感
9．biased adj．有偏见的
10．skeptical adj．怀疑的
11．recipe n．食谱
12．cliché n．陈词滥调
＼After-reading Exercises＼
I．Directions：The above passage is attached with ten statements as follows．Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs．Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived．You may choose a paragraph more than once．
1．You are suggested to get in contact with your doctor who might recommend some medication to keep you healthy and safe on your journey．
2．Wandering abroad is an advisable way to cure depression and anxiety for some people．
3．People often develop empathy and a more profound understanding of other cultures in the process of traveling．
4．You need to be brave enough to travel to those areas that you have a skeptical opinion about，which may help you change your mind．
5．Trying to learn some new words by chance during traveling can be beneficial to improving your brain capacities．
6．You can find the real flavor by tasting a typical local dish from another country．
7．Discussing what you’ve seen on a journey enables other people to travel with your words and also let yourself shine in a social situation．
8．Traveling can relieve the pressure you get from your boss，kids and parents before everything becomes too severe．
9．If you only get the latest information from the mass media without traveling around，your mind is likely to become narrow and biased．
10．It is necessary to do some simple preparation like booking your tickets in advance to avoid making a mistake on your trip．
Ⅱ．Directions：Write a brief summary of the whole text and then add more tips on how to prepare for and enjoy traveling．The total words should be 200 300．