Terry is looking at fligt prices on his computer when Yvonne sits own next to him.
Y: Yvonne T: Terry
T: Ugh, have you checked out the flight prices for a trip to Sydney? They’re insane.
Y: Yeah, I lookedthem upbefore. Travel costs have been soaringlately. Have you heard about the trend called “travel dupes”?
T: What’s that?
Y: It’s like finding a more affordable alternativeto popular destinations. For example, instead of Sydney, you could consider going to Perth.
T: I know nothing about Perth. Is it even worth it?
Y: Of course. It’s a beautiful place you shouldn’t miss. You will not only save on airfarebut also on accommodations, food, and local transport. Plus, you can avoid the crowds and enjoy a more relaxingexperience.
T: Interesting. Are there any disadvantagesto travel dupes? Y: Although the trend helps spread tourismto lesser-known places, people might not appreciate the dupe destinations for what they are.
T: I understand. And it could be disrespectfulto consider these places to be cheaper replacementsfor more popular destinations.
Y: Exactly. I think travel dupes are a great idea for staying within budget, but we should carefully compare our choices before deciding where to go.
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Words in Use
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alternative
[ɔlˋtɝnətɪv]
n. 選擇，替代方案
a. 替代的
A huge typhoon is coming, so we have no alternative but to cancel the trip.
強烈的颱風即將來臨，因此我們只有取消行程別無選擇了。
An alternative way would be to travel by plane. 另一種可供選擇的方式就是搭飛機。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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transport
[ˋtrænspɔrt]
n. 運輸、交通工具
=
transportation
This city boasts a good public transport system.
這座城市以擁有順暢的大眾運輸系統而自豪。
This city boasts a good public transportation system.
這座城市以擁有順暢的大眾運輸系統而自豪。
高中 Level 3
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relaxing
[rɪˋlæksɪŋ]
a. 令人放鬆的
Thomas finds jogging relaxing, and it also takes his mind off work.
湯瑪斯感覺慢跑令人放鬆，而這也讓他不再想著工作。
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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disadvantage
[͵dɪsədˋvæntɪdʒ]
n. 缺點
What are the advantages and disadvantages to living in the country?
住在鄉下的利弊是什麼？
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in the country?
住在鄉下的利弊是什麼？
高中 Level 4
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tourism
[ˋtʊrɪzəm]
n. 觀光業，觀光
The country heavily depends on tourism to support its economy.
該國的經濟極度仰賴觀光業。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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replacement
[rɪˋplesmənt]
n. 替代人選；替代品
=
substitute
We need a replacement for the waiter who left last week.
我們需要一個人來接替上週離職的服務生。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 3
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insane
[ɪnˋsen]
a. 瘋狂的
=
crazy
It would be insane to go fishing when a strong typhoon is approaching.
在強颱來臨前跑去釣魚是瘋狂的行為。
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soar
[sor]
vi. 急升，飛漲 ; 翱翔
=
rise
=
fly
=
ascend
Because of the energy crisis, the price of gasoline has soared in recent months.
吉米拍了一張老鷹在天空翱翔的照片。因為能源危機的問題，汽油價格最近幾個月急速上漲。
Jimmy took a picture of an eagle soaring high in the sky.
吉米拍了一張老鷹在天空翱翔的照片。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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destination
[͵dɛstəˋneʃən]
n. 目的地
The train was delayed, so we were 10 hours late when we got to our destination.
火車延誤了，因此我們到達目的地時晚了 10 個小時。
Hawaii has always been a hot-spot tourist destination.
夏威夷一直是個熱門的觀光勝地。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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airfare
[ˋɛrfɛr]
n. 飛機票價
How much is the airfare from Taipei to Tokyo?
從台北飛往東京的機票票價多少？
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accommodation
[ə͵kɑməˋdeʃən]
n. 住宿（美式英語中常用複數）
=
lodging
Accommodations in Taipei are much cheaper than in Tokyo.
在臺北住宿遠比東京來得便宜。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 5
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disrespectful
[͵dɪsrɪˋspɛktfəl]
a. 不敬的,無禮的
多益金色
Practical Phrases
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catch up with...
趕上⋯⋯
It is too late to catch up with the bus.
現在已經來不及趕上公車了。
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look up... / look... up
查詢／查閱⋯⋯（資訊、字義等）
Seth looked up the words that he didn't know in the dictionary.
賽斯用字典查詢他不知道的單字。
請從下欄選出最適合的句子來完成該句 ❶ It is always a good idea ❷ Many people find reading a good book ❸ Tourism is important for the city,
A. to be a truly relaxing activity.
B. drawing people to explore its history and culture.
C. to have alternatives for your project.
D. the prices are the biggest disadvantage.
