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Track 4

Europe is the perfect place for a campervan holiday. Here are 4 great European campervan holiday destinations.

Sweden

Sweden is a country with ________1________ well-appointed camping sites suitable for vehicles and RVs. And as you’d imagine in this country,there are a wide range of experiences. Head north to Lapland in the Arctic Circle and you’ll find true wildernesses where you can truly get close to ________2________ . Head here between June and mid-July and you’ll be able to take in the midnight sunshine. If seafood is a passion, you’ll love the coastal ________3________ villages on the west coast of Sweden.

Germany

Germany is a country of1)contrasts,which is one of the reasons why it’s such a2)compellingdestination for a campervan holiday. There are massive industrial cities, rolling plains,3)toweringmountains, deep forests and long, sparkling rivers. All these wonderful locations are all linked by one of the world’s best ________4________ , and there are thousands of camper stops. In late September, Munich hosts the ________5________ annual Oktoberfest, complete with millions of steins of beer, sausages,sauerkraut and lederhosen.

Scotland

Scotland has something for everyone: cities with4)vibrantnightlife,incredible scenery,5)stunninglochs and medieval castles. If you want to get away from these all, then the Highlands are one of the least populated areas in the whole of Europe. Hikers will love the Cairngorms—the largest ________6________ park in the UK. If you’re in Scotland in August, then be sure to check out the Edinburgh International Festival,a feast of theatre, dance, music and comedy.

Spain

Spain is renowned for its ________7________ holidays, but it offers so much more than that. Blessed with a lovely climate, rich history, stunning architecture, delicious cuisine and friendly locals, Spain has long been a favoured destination for campervan aficionados. Hiking fanatics should not miss the beautiful Picos de Europa, Spain’s only6)inhabited nature reserve. But beware—summers can be very ________8________ in Spain.

1) contrastn.明显的差异；对比；对照

2) compellingadj.引人入胜的；扣人心弦的

3) toweringadj.高大的；高耸的；屹立的

4) vibrantadj.鲜艳的；明亮的；充满活力的

5) stunningadj.令人震惊的；极有魅力的；绝妙的

6) inhabitedadj.有人居住的；有动物栖居的

词组加油站

1. take in “摄入；吸收”。

例句：I’m eager to get out of the city and take in some mountain air!我很想离开这个城市，呼吸一下山上的空气！

2. get away from “从某地逃掉、摆脱某物”，from 后接表示地点的名词或表示摆脱对象的名词。

例句：He wanted to get away from this town.他想离开这个镇子。