泛读 lesson 8 traveling light

Proverbs related to travelling Travel broadens the mind. He that travels far, knows much He who does not travel will not know the value of men. Nothing is so necessary for travellers as languages. The heaviest baggage for a traveller is an empty purse.

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Well I was doubling over the load on my shoulders 曾经我的肩膀背负太多 Was a weight I carried with me everyday 我每天背负着很重的压力 Crossing miles of frustrations and rivers a- raging 走过挫折的道路，穿过伤痛的河流 Picking up stones I found along the way 不断俯拾路旁的卵石 I staggered and I stumbled down 我摇摇晃晃坎坷前行 Pathways of trouble 烦恼与困难的路 I was hauling those souvenirs of misery 我扯拽着痛苦的纪念品 And with each step taken my back was breaking 每一步都感觉后背要被压垮 'Til I found the One who took it all from me 直到我遇到了一个把我所有负担卸下来的人 Down by the riverside 漫步在河畔 (Down by the riverside) 漫步在河畔 I laid my burdens down 我终于卸下来我的负担 Now I'm traveling light 现在我轻装前行 My spirit lifted high 我朝气蓬勃 (I found my freedom now) 现在我找到了我的自由 And I‘m traveling light 我轻装前行 Through the darkest alleys and loneliest valleys 穿过黑暗的小路跟孤单的山谷 I was dragging those heavy chains of doubt and fear 我拖着疑惑跟恐惧的枷锁 Then with the one word spoken the locks were broken 可现在一句简单的话 锁链已打开 Now He's leading me to places 现在他正在带领我去那个地方 Where there are no tears 那个没有眼泪的地方

Read through the whole text, and try to find out : 1) What is the simple rule you have to follow while packing for your trip? 2) What are the four tips given by the writer in this text?

The simple rule to follow Pack light 轻装出行

Pack1.一群(狼或者狗) A pack of wolves went ravening about in the forest. 一群狼在森林中到处觅食 2.打包 ，打点(行装) When I was 17, I packed my bags and left home. 在我17岁的时候，打起行囊离开了家。 Backpack 背包 Backpacker 背包客

Keep in mind Keep in mind that you have to be home by 11 o'clock. 记住，你必须在十一点以前回家。 It is not easy to keep in mind what you have told me. 记住你告诉我的话并不容易。

Four Tips Make a list of what you need during your trip Prepare and take what is essential for your trip, it’s best to use small-size samples. Bring only the most suitable and necessary clothes and shoes for your trip. Make sure all your possessions are well packed in your simple light bag.