Travel Preparations

　　When we make a plan for a trip, we start thinking about the excitement of visiting that place. But when the duty of preparation knocks on the door, we cannot turn our attention from it.

　　What to prepare

　　 Of course, the list of preparations will include everything, such as your tooth brush and sports shoes. First of all, we need to check whether the ticket could be usable in the chosen place. Try to book your ticket at least a month ahead of time and plan your trip in the off­season①.Or else try booking your ticket well in advance② before the tourist season.

　　 Where­to­stay preparation

　　 When the tickets are in hand, the next thing is to find a place to live in. Book your hotel beforehand. Don't follow the crowd, and avoid the tourist season.

　　 How­to­travel preparation

　　 Many trips come with a package offer. If you choose a package trip③， you should know in advance what they offer. But if you are planning the trip yourself, a few matters always remain unsolved. Don't get lost in that situation. But before rushing to any place, find your destination in a travel guide.

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　　①off­season n．淡季

　　②in advance 提前

　　③a package trip包价旅行

　　Ⅰ.Please match the words with their proper meanings.

　　1．recommend　　　A．to agree to the truth of; recognize the fact or existence

2．comfort B．to declare (a person, an opinion, something written or spoken) to be