Traveling can be a fun way to get life experiences, especially during Spring Break—a week long school holiday in the United States.

But what will you do if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip? Don't worry. Here are some useful tips.

Save: This may be the most important to prepare for traveling. Cut expenses(费用) and save money so you'll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.

Plan ahead: Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought in a hurry. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security(安全) and savings.

Plan sensibly(合理地) : Write down what you expect to spend on food and hotels. keep your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.

Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.

Work as you go: Need more money for your trip? Look for a job in the places you visit.

Choose places: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a less—known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights.

Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes. Remember to take medicine and some food with you because you may be sick or you cannot find a cheap restaurant.

Use the Internet or travel books: No matter where you go, study the places you will visit first. Decide what to see. The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www. travelocity.com, www.bargains-lowestfare.com and www.economy-travel.com. Travel books will give you the information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.

By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.

1. How many tips are mentions in the passage?

A. Seven             B. Eight                C. Eleven              D. Twelve

2. You may probably read the passage_________.

A. in a book about the Internet               B. in a newspaper for business

C. in a magazine for students                      D. in an ad for shopping

3. The writer advises(建议) you_________.

A. to share costs with any other people        B. not to go to well-known places

C. not to visit dangerous places              D. to buy anything you want to buy

4. To prepare for your trip, you_________.

A. need a lot of medicine and clothes          B. should look for work all the way

C. should make good use of the Internet and travel books

D. can't tell your friends about your trip

5. Which of the following can be used as the title of this passage?

A. Planning your trip cleverly!                  B. Traveling without much money!

C. Information decides all                     D. Security is above all while traveling!

Some Advice on Travel

1) Forget fashion(时尚)! Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys.

2) Traveling on trains and buses can be boring, so take a good book to read.

3) If you’re going somewhere cold, remember to put on your warm clothes!

4) If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to bring your sun-block(防晒霜) and sun glasses.

5) Always take a camera with you to capture those special moments.

6) Be careful with your things whenever you go to a busy place, like a train station. There are many thieves there!

7) Most countries have lower prices for students, so if you are a student, take your student card with you.

8) Always leave room in your bag for buying presents on the way home.

9) Bus tours often stop at expensive shops along the way, save your money by buying presents at local shops.

10) If you travel abroad, remember to take your passport. Whatever you do, don’t lose it!

1.If you go to Hainan Island for a trip in summer, you should take ____ with you.

2.According to the passage, ____ is a good way to keep away from boredom(单调) while you’re on a train or a bus.

3.You must always ____ while you are at busy places because there are often thieves there.

4.If a student wants to buy some presents at lower prices while traveling, he should show

____ to the shop assistant.

5.The underlined word “capture” in this passage means ____.