Travelling can be a way to gain life experiences，especially during Spring Break—a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you’re a student and don’t have enough money for a trip? Don’t worry. Here are some useful suggestions.
Save：This probably is the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses to fatten_your_wallet so you will 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 on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings.
Do your homework：No matter where you go，research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.
Plan sensibly：Write down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.
Travel in groups：Find someone who is interested in visiting the same place. By travelling with others you can share costs and experiences.
Work as you go：Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.
Go off the beaten path：Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesser－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 medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.
Use the Internet：The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www.Travelocity.com，www. bargains－lowestfare.com and www.economictravel.com.
By planning sensibly，even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.
小题1:This passage is about ________.
| A．how to get life experiences |
| B．how to travel with enough money |
| C．how to make your travel interesting |
| D．how to plan your travel |
小题2:The underlined words “fatten your wallet” probably means ________.
| A．make your wallet larger | B．put some fat in your wallet |
| C．save some money | D．put some choices in your wallet |
小题3:During your trip，________.
| A．you need more shoes than clothes |
| B．you can gain valuable life experiences |
| C．you shouldn’t look for work all the way |
| D．you should forget to do your homework |
小题4:Suppose you were a student without enough money. If you’d like to travel，you’d better do the following things EXCEPT ________.
| A．doing your homework before traveling |
| B．traveling with others |
| C．going to a place that is not so famous |
| D．taking some medicine and food in case |
小题5:The purpose of this passage is________.
| A．to encourage the students to have a trip |
| B．to give some advice on travelling |
| C．to introduce some websites about travelling |
| D．to teach the students how to save money during their trip |