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  • 1. (2023九下·浦东新开学考) Read thepassage and fill in the blanks with proper words(在短文的空格内填入适当的词,使其内容通顺,每空格限填一词,首字母已给)

    What is a staycation? The clue is in the name. Staycationcomes from two words, "stay" and "vacation, "which meansstaying at home and spending holidays within driving distance of their home.

    There are d activities to choose from. You could be attendingan event or visiting a local nature spot. There could be a museum or a themepark in your area. Perhaps it's a spa or a countryside walk. Or maybe you havedecided not to lthe houseat all.

    Here are some of the most common reasons why people prefer astaycation nowadays.

    Cost

    Many people chose to take a staycation because they couldnot afford to travel a. Peopleonly tend to go on holidays when they have the money to do so. If they areshort of money, going to other countries becomes the last choice.

    Ease of travel

    Some people do not want the inconvenience of travelling. Thesepeople may choose tourist activities close to home or to take a trip in an areathat does not ra lot oftravelling to reach. This is especially popular with people who are not able totravel far. For example, they may have young c, have a disability or have workclose to home.

    Taking a staycation is often thought to be easier thantravelling further afield. There is likely no language barrier(障碍), no need for moneyexchange and f cultural shocks between home and away.

    Environment

    A staycation can often be better for the environment becausewe are travelling less. No flights and less transport means less CO2 emissions,which can only be a good thing.

    Community support

    Many people are now recognizing the i of supporting your local community. Instead oftravelling to another location, people prefer to spend their money locally, sothat the local area can get the rewards of the tourist spend. It is a good wayto help boost the local economy.

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