自從我哥哥到巴黎念書后，我就一直想到那兒旅行。

　　During the last summer vacation, I was fortunate enough to make my dream come true.

　　去年暑假期間，我很幸運地實現了我的夢想。

　　I spent more than one month visiting several magnificent museums and famous architectural sites.

　　我花了一個多月的時間參觀一些宏偉的博物館和一些名建筑所在地。

　　What's more,I got acquainted with a Frenchman, Olivier, who shared an apartment with my brother.

　　而且，我還認識了一個法國人奧利維爾，他與我哥哥住同一間公寓。

　　Unlike what I imagined Frenchmen to be, Olivier wasn't arrogant in the least.

　　不像我所想象的法國人，奧利維爾一點也不自大。

　　On the contrary, he was so easygoing and friendly that he volunteered to be our guide.

　　相反地，他既隨和又很友善，所以他自愿當我們的向導。

　　I remember one day he took us to a chic cafe and told us that the cup which he was holding was the very same that Picasso had used.

　　我記得有一天他帶我們到一家別致的咖啡店，并告訴我們他握著的杯子就是畢加索用過的同一個杯子。

　　Even though we communicated in simple English, I never felt bored being with him.

　　雖然我們用簡單的英文溝通，但是跟他在一起時我從不會覺得乏味。

　　It was Olivier who made my memories of Paris so vivid and unforgettable.

　　就是奧利維爾使我對巴黎的回憶如此地生動而難忘。

　　短語解析:

　　1.intend to V 打算/想……

　　例:Billy intends to sneak away from school this afternoon.

　　比利今天下午想逃學。

　　2.come true 實現

　　例:The psychic's prediction came true.

　　那個通靈者的預言成真了。

　　*psychic n.通靈的人

　　3.spend+時間名詞+(in) V-ing 花……(時間)做……

　　例:I spent the entire day swimming at the beach.

　　我花了一整天的時間在海灘游泳。

　　英語四級寫作晨讀美文：旅游

　　Traveling is one of the fastest and best ways to acquaint yourself with the world.

　　旅游是熟悉世界最快最好的方式之一。

　　The more involved you get, the more you learn.

　　你投入越多，學得就越多。

　　It introduces you to magnificent scenery and broadens your mind.

　　它將絕佳的景色呈現在你面前開闊你的心胸。

　　While traveling, you can not only pick up the languages of various countries but also learn to appreciate their art and culture.

　　旅行時，你不僅能學習不同國家的語言，也可以學習欣賞它們的藝術與文化。

　　I'm especially interested in learning about the local customs and unique activities of different places.

　　我對學習有關當地的習俗與不同地方的獨特活動特別感興趣。

　　Visiting a strange place can be adventurous and exciting.

　　游覽陌生的地方可能會充滿冒險和刺激。

　　If you don't take a trip to another country, you will never realize how wonderful it is.

　　如果你不到別的國家旅行的話，便永遠不會明白那會有多棒。

　　In exotic places, it's easier to relax and forget your worries.

　　在富有異國情調的地方比較容易放松身心，忘卻你所有的煩惱。

　　What's more, such places provide opportunities to meet different and interesting people.

　　此外，這樣的地方也會使你有機會遇見各種各樣有趣的人物。

　　Why not plan for a trip right now?

　　何不馬上就計劃一趟旅行?

　　You won't regret it.

　　你不會后悔的。

　　短語解析:

　　1.acquaint oneself with… 認識/熟悉……

　　例:I'd like to acquaint myself with the new method of teaching.

　　我想熟悉一下那種新的教學法。

　　2. broaden one's mind 開闊某人心胸

　　例:The study of philosophy broadens one's mind.

　　研究哲學可以開闊心胸。

　　3. pick up… (無意中)學到……

　　例:Sam will pick up new habits in the army.

　　山姆將在軍隊中學到新習慣。