Explore Antarctica with the photographer

云南師范大學附屬丘北中學 張亞輝

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難詞探意

1.stunning /'st?n??/ adj.絕妙的；令人震驚的

2.unparalleled/?n'p?r?leld/adj.空前的；無雙的

3.craggy /kr?ɡi/ adj.陡峭的

4.hover /'h?v?(r)/ v.盤旋；彷徨

Over the past 25 years, I have taken photographs in dozens of continents—from Antarctica to Iceland and the Pacific Northwest.And now, I want to share something about my journey to Antarctica with you.

For me, the highlights of this trip are the endless variety and beautiful forms of the polar ice, thestunningmountain scenery and walking among penguin colonies.Antarctica is anunparalleleddestination for photography because there are dramatic scenes constantly in front of you.Craggyblack mountains stick out everywhere along the coast, many with cloud capshoveringover them.Penguin colonies dot the landscape, and the soundtrack is the soft but frequent call of penguins.

But ice is what sets Antarctica apart.It dominates the landscape.Depending on the light, it can be almost any color: white, orange, blue, clear, and even black.From the smallest ice bits in the water to massive mile-long icebergs, no two pieces of ice are alike.Icebergs sculpted by wind and water into a large number of unusual shapes are constantly passing by our ship.The incredible variety and beauty of ice makes Antarctica a visual wonderland—there is something unique to be discovered each time I visit the White Continent.

On one of my expeditions, our captain was able to park the ship on fast ice (ice attached to the shore), and all the travelers were able to walk off the ship directly onto the ice.The scene of all our guests hiking and skiing next to the huge ship was breathtaking.This experience made me realize what a unique opportunity it is to visit this part of the world.

For me, one of the best things about travel is seeing things from a different viewpoint—a viewpoint I would never have at home.Many times, while in the midst of a travel experience, I have promised that because of that experience I would do things differently back home.For example, when in Europe I see the many advantages of a strong public transportation system, and it reminds me to try to use my local system as much as possible when I return.To me, that's one of the main benefits of travel: incorporating positive change in the way you see, do, or approach things in everyday life.

Antarctica is singularly special because it is a vast wilderness that has never been developed.To see and experience the Earth in its primitive form on such a large scale inspires me to do everything I can to make sure it stays the way it is.I hope to communicate my enthusiasm to our travelers for this special place.

Reading Check

1.What's the third paragraph mainly about?

A.Antarctic mountains.

B.Antarctic ice.

C.Antarctic animals.

D.Antarctic light.

2.What's the author's attitude to his travel to Antarctica?

A.Unclear.

B.Confident.

C.Satisfied.

D.Doubtful.

3.What's the advantage of travel according to the author?

A.It can improve his communicating skills.

B.It can let him make many friends.

C.It can enrich his life experience.

D.It can broaden his horizons.