精選詞彙單元 Vocab Ep.054: 出外也可以靠home爸home媽

「揮汗有禮：全民動起來」運動幣全民加碼活動 

活動期間：115年9月1日 至 115年11月30日止 

參加資格：年滿16歲國民，完成指定任務後每週每人可上傳1次運動數據，經審核通過後，即可兌換指定通路商品折價券。 

詳見動滋網： https://fstry.pse.is/9kvr3d

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Summary:

In recent years, people are opting to travel to experience the different lifestyles around the world. One of the most authentic ways is not to stay in a hotel or guesthouse, but to homestay. When travelling to Peru, Brain and Constance decided to homestay with Marie, a 65 year old widower and his son, Jonathon. Every evening, Brain and Constance would come home and be greeted and share their experience during the day with Marie and Jonathon like a family. Homestay was originally an alternative for backpackers or exchange students, now it is what people are looking for. A intimate, locally driven, nongeneric experience. For luxury tour planners, they are now including homestays as part of the local experience. In countries like Cuba, where lodging is limited, homestay is the best option. 

討論原文章: https://www.15mins.today/blog/ep-793-their-home-is-yours 

Vocabulary and Sample Sentences: 

Host mother / host family n. – the family hosting travelers at their home The host mother would prepare breakfast every morning for the travelers as if they were her children. Living with a host family would give you an insider’s look at the local culture and lifestyle. 

Intimate adj. – closely acquainted / familiar Peter and Amy had an intimate relationship, but no one knew for sure whether they were dating or not. Even if you want to be intimate with your girlfriend or boyfriend, it is better to practice social distancing during the outbreak   

Itinerary n. – a planned route or journey My five-day itinerary includes three nights’ stay in a homestay and one night’s stay in Four Seasons. The travel agency will send us the itinerary next week to confirm our trip to North Korea.