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The COVID -19 pandemic has affected all aspects of life, including the way we travel. But for those who are looking to expand their horizons while still staying safe, the following three travel trends in 2021 may provide inspirations. Let’s take a look.
Staycation
With many travel restrictions during the pandemic, people preferred traveling to nearby places in 2020. This trend continues in 2021. According to search data, 62 percent of people are interested in taking a vacation within driving distance of home. People who live in large cities want to get back in touch with nature. Travelers are looking for places different from their everyday accommodations, for example, farm stays, villas and cottages.
Pod travel
While 2020 saw a rise in solo travel and isolated adventures, 2021 shows that people want to be more connected. “Pod travel”, or gathering in isolated spaces with loved ones, is growing in popularity. 85 percent of survey respondents favor traveling with family or friends, and over half of the trips searched include three or more people. Pod travel is here to stay for those who want to safely be together while reducing risks associated with socializing with others.
Remote working and traveling
Many people worked and learned from home in 2020 because of the pandemic. Remote working blurs the line between working and traveling. There was a 128 percent increase in the mention of phrases such as “relocation”, “relocate”, “remote work” and “trying a new neighborhood”. People are actively booking longer stays (e. g. two plus week trips) in small to mid—size cities with access to immersive natural surroundings and wide—open spaces.
1. What can we learn about Staycation?
A. Travelling to the countryside. B. Taking an isolated adventure.
C Having holidays in nearby places. D. Staying indoors all by oneself.
2. What’s special about Pod travel?
A. Traveling alone. B. Traveling far away.
C. Traveling while working. D. Traveling with loved ones.
3. Where might we find the text in a magazine?
A. Medicine. B. Education.
C. Tourism D. Career.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【分析】文章是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了疫情期间的2021年的三大旅游趋势。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Staycation部分“With many travel restrictions during the pandemic, people preferred traveling to nearby places in 2020.（由于疫情爆发期间的许多旅行限制，2020年人们更喜欢去附近的地方旅行。）”中的traveling to nearby places可知，Staycation是指在附近的地方度假。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Pod travel部分““Pod travel”, or gathering in isolated spaces with loved ones, is growing in popularity.（Pod travel指的是，与爱人在脱离尘世的地方约会，越来越受欢迎。）”中的with loved ones可知，Pod travel指的是和爱人一起旅行。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了新冠疫情期间的三种流行的旅游方式。故猜测该文章出自杂志中的旅游板块。故选C项。
