Unit 4
"Why would you leave behind your comfortable bed, your home, your family and friends? Why do you want to go alone?" When you are living out of a backpack for a period of time, you may often get questioned why. I seldom get time to sit down and 1) contemplate the reason I travel, but I believe that you only begin to truly live once you step outside of your 2) comfort zone. My first overseas trip was at 14 years old, which 3) sparked my curiosity for the world. Since finishing high school I have4) ventured through various countries and been amazed by all the 5) diverse cultures scattered around the globe. My eyes are my greatest asset as they have 6) witnessed the most beautiful scenes that replay in my mind every day: 7) stunning landscapes, friendly locals, breath-taking architecture, and food that makes your mouth water once your eyes catch a(n) 8) glimpse. Traveling teaches you to be independent in the most 9) positive way. I know how to depend on myself, go out and meet people, and not let anyone else's expectations 10) dictate my life. Every day I see my dream and every day it's in a new place. I am 22 years young. I quite agree with Anthony Bourdain, "If you're 22, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them, wherever you go."
“你为什么要离开舒适的床、你的家、你的家人和朋友？你为什么想一个人去？”当你在背包里生活一段时间时，你可能经常被问到为什么。我很少有时间坐下来思考我旅行的原因，但我相信，一旦你走出舒适区，你才真正开始生活。我第一次出国旅行是在14岁，这激发了我对世界的好奇心。高中毕业后，我冒险穿越了各个国家，对遍布世界各地的各种文化感到惊奇。我的眼睛是我最大的财富，因为他们目睹了我脑海中每天重现的最美丽的景色：迷人的风景、友善的当地人、充满呼吸的建筑，还有一种让你眼睛一瞥就流口水的食物。旅行教会你以最积极的方式独立。我知道如何依靠自己，出去和人交往，不要让别人的期望支配我的生活。每天我都看到我的梦想，每天都在一个新的地方。我22岁了。我很赞同安东尼·波登的意见，“如果你22岁，身体健康，渴望学习，是更好的，我劝你去旅行。了解其他人如何生活、吃饭和做饭。向他们学习，无论你走到哪里。