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Describe where you would go if you were given the chance to travel anywhere in the world.

You should mention:

  the reason for your choice

  the things you would see there

  the things you would to

and explain how it affects your life.

Notes

• Ø  If I could go somewhere of my choice, I would choose a little island in the Pacific Ocean. I could get away from my usual environment and influences so as to think clearly about where I were to head. In spite of what others might think about me, I know I am not running away from something but to something. I want to get a clear break.

So once settled into my room on the little island of the Pacific Ocean, I could begin my process of self-change. I really could be anywhere as long as nobody could reach me by phone and I could have the peace and quiet to think about what I want to do. I would spend the mornings going for long walks on the beach and the afternoons sitting under my favourite tree, reading books and listening to CDs. Probably most important of all, I would force myself to get out of my room and go to meet people. Ordinarily shy, I now might decide that I was someone who could be perfectly capable of having a conversation with anyone I choose. Since nobody would know the “real” me, the way I have always been, I might feel free to be completely different.

I would push myself to experiment with new ways of being. I would sample alternative lifestyles and pretend to be a different person. I would act in unfamiliar ways just to see how it felt.

• Ø  Whatever I would usually do in various circumstances, I would force myself to do the opposite. This would reinforce the idea that anything could be possible, that I could do anything I want.

Words that are related to travel:

²  Hotel, motel, bus, boat, ship, train, plane, airport, railway station, guide, places of interest, scenic spots, scenery, travel agency, travel agent, map, taxi, highway, camera, photograph, passport, visa, restaurant, food, telescope, money, credit card, postcard, museum, route, itinerary, beach, compass, tent, camp, excursion, tour, trip, journey, voyage, picnic, sleeping bag, tourism, sightseeing, adventure, adventurous, (means of) transportation, entertainment, resort, mountain, skating, (water-) skiing, cable car, natives, guide book, culture, coach, local customs, suitcase, knapsack, luggage, airfare, train ticket, phrase book, sunbathing, foreign exchange, etc.

²  Arrangements — end of the semester, need a holiday, each day’s activities, printed on the blue sheet; information guides, explorer trip, have a different focus

²  Activities — go camping, go to the park or beach, hire boats, go boating, scuba diving or horse riding, watch underwater life, raise domestic animals, rocky bluffs, animals and birds, sea creatures’, spectacular views, picnic and barbecue

²  Equipment — van, a sleeping bag, bathers, good hiking boots, strong boots and socks, warm sweater, jacket for the evenings, booking beds in the youth hostel

²  How you feel about it — have a great stay, feeling relaxed and refreshed, no newspapers or TVs, “get away from it all” experience, unwind and appreciate the world, without a lot of interruption and distractions, cabin balcony, sit on our balcony, relax and unwind and enjoy the views, the rainforest’s wildlife, the only noise you should hear is the birds, discover something new in the rainforest

Follow-up Questions

1. Which means of transportation have you tried, bike, bus, ship, plane, etc.?

2. Which do you like best?

• Ø  I like travelling by bike best, because it is good exercise for me to ride a bike. Second, it doesn’t pollute the air like cars. Still another reason is that travelling on bikes sounds interesting and new because very few people can do it. The last reason is that I won’t suffer from motion sickness if I travel by bike.
• Ø  I like travelling by bus best. The first reason is that it is cheap and convenient. Buses can go almost anywhere unlike planes and trains which have limited access. The second reason is that I don’t have to buy tickets beforehand. The last reason is that I can enjoy the view on the bus.
• Ø  I like travelling by plane best. Planes are fast. I can fly from Taipei to Kaohsiung in one hour, which saves me a lot of time. So this is the best means of transportation when you travel alone, because when you travel alone, you usually feel lonely.
• Ø  I like travelling by ship best. Because I was born in a coastal city, I am used to travelling by ship. It gives me a feeling of belonging to the seaside. I like to listen to the sound of the waves. I enjoy the view from the sea the most. Travelling by ship is slow but it’s inexpensive and interesting.

Part 3

1.   How can people benefit from going abroad in your opinion?

2. How do you think people can benefit from travelling?

3. Where do you think people in your country like to travel nowadays? // Has it always been the same?

4. Do you think there will be any changes in people’s attitude towards tourism in your country?

5. How can people from other countries benefit by visiting Taiwan?

6. What historical place would you recommend foreigners to visit in Taiwan?

7. Do people want to take a trip outside Taiwan in their vacations? // Why?

8. Can you say something about the tourism facilities that have changed in Taiwan in recent years?

9. What do you think of transformative travel? // How can it be helpful?

10. Can you think of any ways to help people make changes in their lives? // Which way do you think is the most effective and economical?

Reference

2   How do you think people can benefit from travelling?

²  Man has travelled to hunt for food.

²  Trade with other people.

²  Explore or conquer new territories.

²  Expand one’s horizons.

²  Experience other cultures.

²  Connect with other people — whether they are friends, relatives or business partners.

3   Where do you think people in your country like to travel nowadays? // Has it always been the same?

• Ø  Well, people like to travel to be with their family. They travel to resort areas to relax in the sun; they travel to see beautiful scenery, to visit famous places, to taste different foods, and to learn new things. Nowadays, some tourists can afford to spend their vacations sightseeing in famous cities like Paris, London and Vienna, where there are innumerable beautiful historical buildings and museums to visit. Many people choose to travel to Alishan, for example, to see the extraordinary sight of the sunrise. Even more tourists visit the Sun Moon Lake in Nantou and Kenting National Park in Pingtung. Some people travel on their own and other people join a package tour. In the latter case, the tour company takes care of everything including transportation, accommodation, and the sightseeing itinerary. However, two decades ago most people in Taiwan could not afford to travel here and there. There has really been a great change in the way of life.

4   Do you think there will be any changes in people’s attitude towards tourism in your country?

• Ø   In recent years, the environmental movement has sparked new trends in tourism. Instead of visiting crowded and polluted cities, many people now look for clean destinations where they can breathe fresh air and admire nature in its unspoiled state. Young families, in particular, like to go wilderness camping. They travel by canoe to remote areas in parks, sleep in tents and cook their own food on campfires. Children benefit from the healthy environment and they can see deer, rabbits, squirrels, and other wildlife in their natural surroundings.

Bird watching has also become another very popular form of tourism. People of all ages travel far and wide to see different species of birds. The results of their observations are often used to measure the effects of pollution and industrial development on the survival of various species.

9   What do you think of transformative travel? // How can it be helpful?

• Ø  Well, I think it is really interesting and rewarding, and any change in life and surroundings can be beneficial. Sometimes one needs to take a transformative travel to produce change and growth. He or she should push himself to experiment with new ways of life. In some cases, making public commitments of what one intends to do will also help push him or her to go ahead without easily backing down. Yet it is too expensive, too self-centred and too time-consuming. Isolating oneself from one’s friends and family is not good, friends and family are important for one’s health and happiness.

10  Can you think of any ways to help people make changes in their lives? // Which way do you think is the most effective and economical?

²  Travel to see new places, meet different people, and experience different cultures.

²  Do new and different things such as sports, reading, painting, etc.

²  Do things to help other people.

²  Look for a new job.

²  Find a hobby for fulfilling life.

²  I think the most effective way is to help other people.

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Additional Topic-related Questions

1   What are the top ten famous landmarks in Taiwan? // Why do you choose them?

• Ø  10 important landmarks in Taiwan include Yangmingshan National Park, Taroko Gorge, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, National Palace Museum, National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium, Taipei 101, Fort San Domingo, Jade Mountain, Sun Moon Lake, and the Presidential Palace.

²  Yangmingshan National Park — Located north of Taipei, nearer to any metropolitan centre than any other park in the world, it is renowned for its lakes, hot springs, volcanic craters, cherry and azalea blossoms, waterfalls, trails and walkways for hiking.

²  Taroko Gorge — Running for 19km along the eastern coast of Taiwan, this marble walled cleft offers some of the most fantastic views in the island. The most popular sections of the gorge are Yanzihkou (swallows nest) and jioucyudong (9 curve tunnel)

²  National Palace Museum — Renowned worldwide as having the greatest repository of Chinese art objects, the collection which was brought over from China in the late 1940s, consist of holdings of China’s emperors from the Sung, Yuan, Ming and Qing(Ch’ing) dynasties.

²  Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall — Officially opened in 1980, it was built to commemorate Chai Kai-Shek, a Chinese nationalist leader and president of Taiwan. Inscribed on his statue are the words “the purpose of life is to further improve the general life of mankind.”

²  Fort San Domingo — Built by the Spanish in 1629, occupied by the Dutch in 1642, it is of great significance, reflecting periods in which Taiwan was under Foreign government.

²  Jade Mountain — Standing at 3,952m, it is the highest mountain in the Northeast Asia region. Consisting of 11 peaks, frequent rockfalls and crumbling cliff faces, it offers a great challenge for climbers.

²  Sun Moon Lake — Surrounded by green mountains, it is considered to be the “pearl” of central Taiwan. As in accordance with its name, the eastern part of the lake is round like the sun while the western part is shaped like a crescent moon.

²  National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium — Located in Pingtung country, Taiwan, it is the largest marine life museum in Asia. Its 3 main exhibit areas introduce the public to the underwater ecological environment of Taiwan and the different species of marine life.

²  Taipei 101 — Designated as the tallest building in the world by 3 of 4 stands set by the council on tall buildings and urban habitat, it stands at 509 m above the ground. Of the 88 floors, 6 are used for retail purposes while the rest serve as offices.

²  The Presidential Palace — Currently, the president’s place of residence, it was originally built to be the administrative building for the Japanese governor-general of Taiwan at that time. An English-style building, representative of early 20th-century European-style architecture in Taiwan, it is a picture of elegance and authority

2   What are general tips for travelling in your country?

²  Bring a camera (you can buy film anywhere in your country).

²  Bring medicine for upset stomachs and other illnesses.

²  Keep a diary.

²  Bring a dictionary or a phrase book.

²  Bring good walking shoes.

²  How to bargain in a night market.

²  What foods and dishes to taste.

²  Things about Chinese culture and history.

²  How to avoid pickpockets, etc.

3   What place would you like to recommend for people from other countries to visit in Taiwan?

• Ø  Well, I’d like to recommend my hometown. Tainan, as a place to visit. Designated as Taiwan’s capital city until the 1880s, it is Taiwan’s oldest and fourth largest city. Known as the temple town of Taiwan, it has a firm hold on Taiwan’s traditional culture, providing some of the best remaining examples of southern Chinese architecture in Taiwan. These mostly take the form of temples. A famous temple is East Mountain, a busy Taoist temple, where ghosts can be exorcised and people are known to be able to communicate with dead relatives. Another famous temple is Chuhsi. Set in beautiful spacious grounds with many pagodas, this classical Buddhist temple is Tainan’s largest and most beautiful temple. As well as traditional architecture, Tainan also has beautiful coastal scenery for those who want to embrace nature.

4   How do you feel about travelling? // What can you benefit from travelling?

• Ø  I like travelling. I consider it as a part of my life. I find it has done me a lot of good when I look back on my trips. Travelling brings me knowledge and pleasure. It puts me in a good mood. When I go back to my routines, I feel more energetic and work better. Travelling also helps me learn a lot about local customs and broadens my views.

Travelling is relaxing and we can get rid of our anxiety and stress. If friends travel together, they will improve their friendship through their experiences. They will also meet new people and make new friends. In the future, I plan to do more travelling.

• Ø  I think it is important to travel because you can learn about different cultures and customs. It can widen your knowledge of the world. In addition to learning new things, you can also discover the beauty of nature by yourself. When you are on the top of a mountain, you can breathe fresh air. You can see green scenery below and you can hear the sounds of nature. It is a very wonderful feeling.