To make a wildlife exploration，we went to a forest in Sichuan Province. The forest was said to have been existed for hundreds of years. We started early，full of expect. After travelling for two hours by car，we arrived，only find the exploration hard than expected. What's more，in our arrival，it happened to be raining. Faced with many difficulty，we all kept marching along the path. Soon，we all got us equipped and began our task on foot. Sudden，a stream with many wild flowers bloom on both banks came into view. Seeing the scene，we cheered up，busy picking up plant samples and taking photos. We all thought that if we missed it we will feel awfully sorry.

   Driving to the airport in the early morning, I felt excited. Although I was heading abroad for my first time alone, I felt cheerful and enthusiastic. I was spending the summer in Paris.

While looking for more interesting things to do besides sleeping and eating, I found programs for learning languages abroad, and jumped at the chance to study French in this city known for its art, fashion, food, and culture. As I arrived at the airport where I would leave my family, I still felt only great happiness. I excitedly made my way through security, leaving my loved ones behind.

My connecting flight was in Frankfurt, Germany, 14 hours from Denver. Sitting in a crowded plane watching bad movies couldn’t dampen my excitement. When the woman next to me asked me where I was going, I happily answered and was pleased to note a tone of jealousy in her response.

But when I arrived in Frankfurt, fear and anxiety began to set in. Being in an enormous, busy building in a country where I couldn’t speak the language was frightening, but as I found my way, I gained confidence. When I boarded the second plane and discovered that the flight was less than an hour, I was filled with excitement as I thought of how I would manage in a country with a new language.

When I stepped on the ground of Pairs for the first time, I was extremely happy and excited. I gathered my bags and joined the crowd of people waiting for friends and family. I quickly had my first experience trying to communicate in a language that I had only practiced in school. As I left the airport, I looked for familiar monuments I had read about, but the landscape looked very- ordinary. Then, with one sharp turn, the Eiffel Tower came into view, and I was finally in Pairs.

   An increasing number of old U.S. citizens are traveling abroad. The U.S. Department of State wants you to be prepared so that you can enjoy your trip. Please consider the following tips as you plan your travel.

Travel Documents.

【小题1】Some countries require that passports be valid for six months after your trip ends and some foreign countries require that U.S. travelers obtain a visa.

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A secure way to maintain your emergency contact information is to enroll （登记）with our Smart Traveler Enrolment Program. Your information is stored securely and enables the American Embassy to contact you，your family，or your friends in an emergency according to your wishes.

Health Information.

Health care tops the list of concerns for many old U.S. citizens who are thinking about traveling abroad. Consult with your physician prior to your travel overseas to identify your health care needs at your destination. Research the environmental conditions at your overseas destination that may contribute to your specific health concerns. 【小题3】

Medical Insurance Beyond Medicare.

Medicare，the U.S. government health plan for people aged 65 years and older，does NOT cover health care overseas. 【小题4】 Many companies offer short-term health and emergency assistance policies to cover health care expenses incurred overseas，including emergency services such as medical evacuations（撤离）.

Smart Travel.

【小题5】Be aware that sudden changes in diet and climate can have serious health consequences for the unprepared traveler，no matter your age. At the same time，if you aren't sure about anything，turn to the Internet.

When【小题1】（choose）a place for a vacation or a trip，you need to know what that place can offer，and you should also take other 【小题2】（factor）into consideration（考虑）.

The amount of money you【小题3】（spend）is an important factor and plays an important role in making your 【小题4】（decide）. For example，traveling to big cities【小题5】 London，New York，Paris is expensive. When you travel to Asia，the cost is usually【小题6】（low） and you don’t need to spend much on traveling.

Another important factor is 【小题7】 number of the days you want to spend. There are many places in the world that can【小题8】 (cover) in a week’s time. You need to arrange more time if you are to visit big cities，【小题9】 (especial) those with a long history and multi-cultures.

Besides，you need to consider whom you are going to travel with. If you travel with your family，you will need a place【小题10】 you can enjoy with your family members. If you travel with your friends，a city full of amusement parks，museums，shopping centers will be a good choice.