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     There's no need to say it, but there are really more than a few benefits to educational tours. From the

word itself, an educational tour is something done to gain knowledge while traveling and touring to some

place. It creates opportunities for people to think out of the box and see things and places that aren't

usually seen in their normal environment.

     Educational trips aren't always those that cover far distances. As already said, it is done to gain

knowledge and you wouldn't need to go very far to have it. Sometimes, an educational trip could be in

your hometown.

     Historic places and museums are always on top of the lists of the places to go in an educational tour.

Educational tours like these would make you know your country better. Your country's history is rich and

it is the reason why you came to be. But remember that the history of other states, counties and countries

are as important as your own.

     When you go on a trip to another country, it is advised that you learn their culture first. Different

cultures have different understanding and perspective of different acts, and it could be dangerous or

offending if you cannot understand a culture.

     When you go on an educational tour, it is likely that you would have the opportunity to socialize with

other people. Students are encouraged to talk to locals and natives and learn from them, because it is

with understanding that students gain knowledge. When students talk with local people, they are gaining

insights to their life and their culture. It is said that when in Rome, act and think as the Romans do, and

this is a valuable skill that not all people could do.

     There are millions of people who want to travel, and an educational tour is the perfect time to do so.

Traveling opens new doors and opportunities; it always makes you want to learn more. Cultures are

many and widely different, and it is a very valuable talent to understand the people of different cultures.

     Traveling with groups of other students is safer than traveling alone, and bulk travels like those could

also be helpful on the budget. Group of friends could stay at one place and get discounts on the place

that you wouldn't get if you are traveling alone. Traveling is fun and more budget-friendly when with other

people on an educational tour.

     Travel abroad for a month. Try and see if you wouldn't miss your own country. Traveling would let

you see your own country in a different way. The benefits of an educational tour are all important, but

this one creates patriotism in a person.

     A school isn't a place where they teach you to find the answers; it is a place where one teaches you to

find the questions and learn the answers for yourself. Educational tours are valuable this way. They teach

you that you are not the only one seeking for questions and that there are other people who are willing to

help you on your way too.

1.What's educational tours according to the passage?

A. Something done to gain knowledge while traveling.

B. Something done to know more about one's own country while traveling.

C. Something done to know more about a foreign country while traveling.

D. Something done to seek for more friends while traveling.

2.What are on the top lists of the places to go to in an educational tour?

A. schools and churches  

B. government buildings  

C. places of amusement 

D. Historical places and museums

3.Which statement is correct according to the passage?

A. Educational trips always cover long distances.

B. When on educational trips, you seldom have the chance to talk with other people.

C. Educational trips are always too short to learn knowledge.

D. Learning the culture first is a must before you go on educational trips

4. If you want to go on a cheap and safe educational trip, you'd better_____?

A. go with groups of other students

B. avoid the top spots

C. book one in advance

D. learn the culture first

5.What does the word "patriotism" in the eighth paragraph mean?

A. 同情            

B. 爱国心

C. 羞耻心      

D. 虚荣心