坐在家里看世界

山东 孙启禄

主题语境：虚拟旅游 篇幅：316词 关键词：tourism,virtual

1Although some countrieshave reopened their borders,many travelers are still unable to venture(冒险去)out during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.This has forced tourism industries to rethink how they can promote tourist attractions online.

2One way of getting tourists to travel abroad from the comfort of their own homes is through virtual reality(VR)technology and 3D videos.We have the best virtual travel tours and online travel experiences that can be enjoyed online right now.

3For animal lovers,our travel company has been live streaming wildlife to viewers at home from its game reserves in South Africa.To raise funds for conservation,the company is also now offering unique virtual experiences such as a private chat room where viewers can talk to guides who will answer questions,share experiences from recent drives or interpret what is happening at the reserves.

4The fee from booking a virtual safari(观赏野兽的旅行)session is donated to the Africa Foundation as well as going towards essential habitat maintenance,sustainability and conservation initiatives(倡议)at the reserves that would normally be funded by ecotourism.

5Another way to watch Africa's big five animals from home is by going to explore.org,which features live streams from South Africa and other areas across the globe.

6Those wishing to explore the US while borders are closed can explore national parks,including Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon with 3D videos by using Google Earth where you can experience an online journey through the beautiful National Park of Yosemite.

7On the Google Arts&Culture platform,you can also enjoy a detailed virtual journey through another five national parks including Alaska's Kenai Fjords,the volcanoes of Hawaii or Utah's Bryce Canyon.

8In the UK,the National Trust has launched a selection of virtual tours from their most breathtaking vistas and gardens,including the Giant's Causeway and the flower beds of Hidcote House.Toembark onyour virtual stroll(闲逛),you can surf the Internet and see a new world from home.

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1.What kind of writing is the text?

A.It is a review.

B.It is a news report.

C.It is an advertisement.

D.It is an announcement.

2.What can we learn about the private chat room?

A.You have to pay some money to get into it.

B.It is open to animal lovers free of charge.

C.It is the most attractive part of virtual travel.

D.Those who have driving experiences can get into it.

3.What does the underlined phrase“embark on”most probably mean?

A.Book. B.Start.

C.Record. D.Post.

4.Where can we see this text?

A.On the Internet. B.In a magazine.

C.In a newspaper. D.In a travel brochure.

➢语篇解码

由于疫情的影响，许多人不愿冒险外出旅游。因此，许多旅游公司适时推出“云”旅游，让人们可以坐在家里看世界。

➢语言学习

Ⅰ.语料荟萃

语篇单词重要短语border n.边界 force v.迫使tourism n.旅游业 industry n.行业；工业promote v.促进；推动 comfort n.舒适；安慰virtual adj.事实上的；虚拟的 online adv.在网上technology n.技术 protection n.保护offer v.提供 unique adj.独特的interpret v.解释；口译 donate v.捐赠explore v.探索 platform n.平台feature v.以……为特色 detailed adj.详细的launch v.发起tourist attractions旅游景点 travel abroad出国旅游travel experiences旅游体验 right now立刻raise funds筹集资金 chat room聊天室as well as也；和……一样 national park国家公园

Ⅱ.语句分析

1.To raise funds for conservation,the company is also now offering unique virtual experiences such as a private chat room where viewers can talk to guides who will answer questions,share experiences from recent drives or interpret what is happening at the reserves.为了筹集保护资金，该公司现在还提供独特的虚拟体验，如私人聊天室，在里面观众可以与导游交谈，导游将回答问题，分享最近驾车的经历，或解释在保护区发生的事情。

【点石成金】the company is also now offering...room是主句，To raise funds for conservation是动词不定式短语作目的状语，where viewers can talk to guides是定语从句，修饰a private chat room，what is happening at the reserves是宾语从句。

2.Another way to watch Africa's big five animals from home is by going toexplore.org,which features live streams from South Africa and other areas across the globe.在家观看非洲五大动物的另一种方式是登录explore.org，该网站以来自南非和全球其他地区的现场直播为特色。

【点石成金】Another way...explore.org是主句，to watch...animals是动词不定式短语作定语，which引导的是非限制性定语从句。

➢语言运用

Ⅰ.例句仿写

1.当我看到那张旧照片时，我总会回想起我们相遇的场景。

As I saw the old photo,I always looked back on the scene_____________________ .

2.你的艺术技巧非常出色，令人钦佩，给我留下了深刻的印象。

Your art skills are excellent and admirable,____________________.

Ⅱ.写作实践

由于疫情的影响，越来越多的人选择待在家里，许多网站适时推出了虚拟旅游平台。请你根据以下要点写一篇短文。

1.虚拟旅游的优点；

2.虚拟旅游的缺点；

3.你的观点。

注意：

1.词数80左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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