_____ 1. The circumstances, objects, or conditions by which one is surrounded.

_____ 2. Beyond the boundaries of one’s home.

_____ 3. One that makes a tour for pleasure or culture.

_____ 4. A toll-free highway.

_____ 5. To go on a trip or tour.

_____ 6. To be unable to think of or recall.

_____ 7. To be damaged irreparably.

_____ 8. Suitcases for a traveler’s belongings.

_____ 9. Of or relating to change of residence.

Fill in the Blank

Each sentence below contains one word that has multiple blanks, each blank indicating that a letter has been omitted. Please fill in the missing letters.

1. California has sunny w_ _th_r.

2. Patrick said, “I am always sitting so everything feels pr_tty much the same to me.”

3. You should stay at an _nf_m_l_ _r place for a while and really get to know the people and the culture.

4. Barbara’s weekend plans were r_ _n_d by the rain.

5. Richard learned a lot of v_ _l_ _bl_ things by keeping his heart and mind open to new experiences.

Multiple Choice

When traveling for a long time, you need time to get over _________.

a. jet-lag

b. complacency

c. inferiority

d. None of the above

Why does Michelle dislike long distance traveling?

a. She hates sitting still for so many hours.

b. She doesn’t like traveling.

c. She has trouble get over jet-lag.

d. She is complacent.

How does Michelle get over jet-lag?

a. She sleeps all day long.

b. She doesn’t keep a regular schedule.

c. She never takes naps.

d. She rises early every morning.

Seiko thinks traveling is a form of _______________.

a. entertainment

b. relaxation

c. education

d. exercise

What did Michelle learn from her stay in China?

a. How to teach English

b. To open her hear and mind to new things.

c. To not judge others, to not mistake difference for inferiority.

d. b and c

A complacent person ______________:

a. likes to get to know new things.

b. likes to travel.

c. doesn’t like change.

d. welcomes challenge.

Human are very versatile creatures because we _____________:

a. don’t like to change.

b. learn to adapt to new environments.

c. love to travel.

d. never turn over a new leaf.

Why does Patrick like California so much?

a. The sunny weather.

b. The wide freeways.

c. The friendly people.

d. All of the above

Dialogue

Jill: I’m moving, Sam.

Sam: Why?

Jill: Because I want to turn over a new ________.

Sam: Are you not happy with your life right now?

Jill: No. I just want a change.

Sam: Well, nothing ______ but change.

Jill: Exactly. Also I don’t want to become complacent.

Sam: But do you have to move? Can you _____ parting with me forever?

Jill: No. But good friends are always together in _________.

Sam: Why don’t you go on a trip for a few months?

Jill: I like traveling and getting to know new people and things.

Sam: Traveling is a form of _____________.

Jill: It can open your ______ and ______ .

Sam: So don’t move, just travel.

Jill: Sounds good.

Sam: Can I come along?

Jill: Sure, we can be traveling companions.

Sam: Let go see a whole new world together.