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Europe is the perfect place for a campervan holiday. Here are 4 great European campervan holiday destinations.

Sweden

Sweden is a country with ________1________ well-appointed camping sites suitable for vehicles and RVs. And as you’d imagine in this country,there are a wide range of experiences. Head north to Lapland in the Arctic Circle and you’ll find true wildernesses where you can truly get close to ________2________ . Head here between June and mid-July and you’ll be able to take in the midnight sunshine. If seafood is a passion, you’ll love the coastal ________3________ villages on the west coast of Sweden.

Germany

Germany is a country of1)contrasts,which is one of the reasons why it’s such a2)compellingdestination for a campervan holiday. There are massive industrial cities, rolling plains,3)toweringmountains, deep forests and long, sparkling rivers. All these wonderful locations are all linked by one of the world’s best ________4________ , and there are thousands of camper stops. In late September, Munich hosts the ________5________ annual Oktoberfest, complete with millions of steins of beer, sausages,sauerkraut and lederhosen.

Scotland

Scotland has something for everyone: cities with4)vibrantnightlife,incredible scenery,5)stunninglochs and medieval castles. If you want to get away from these all, then the Highlands are one of the least populated areas in the whole of Europe. Hikers will love the Cairngorms—the largest ________6________ park in the UK. If you’re in Scotland in August, then be sure to check out the Edinburgh International Festival,a feast of theatre, dance, music and comedy.

Spain

Spain is renowned for its ________7________ holidays, but it offers so much more than that. Blessed with a lovely climate, rich history, stunning architecture, delicious cuisine and friendly locals, Spain has long been a favoured destination for campervan aficionados. Hiking fanatics should not miss the beautiful Picos de Europa, Spain’s only6)inhabited nature reserve. But beware—summers can be very ________8________ in Spain.

1) contrastn.明顯的差異；對比；對照

2) compellingadj.引人入勝的；扣人心弦的

3) toweringadj.高大的；高聳的；屹立的

4) vibrantadj.鮮艷的；明亮的；充滿活力的

5) stunningadj.令人震驚的；極有魅力的；絕妙的

6) inhabitedadj.有人居住的；有動物棲居的

詞組加油站

1. take in “攝入；吸收”。

例句：I’m eager to get out of the city and take in some mountain air!我很想離開這個城市，呼吸一下山上的空氣！

2. get away from “從某地逃掉、擺脫某物”，from 后接表示地點的名詞或表示擺脫對象的名詞。

例句：He wanted to get away from this town.他想離開這個鎮子。