阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It is always interesting to visit another country, especially for those who have never traveled a great deal. 1travel can be very educational for anyone, 2he is interested enough to make preparations beforehand. 3the language of the new country would be 4for the traveler to attempt, 5the benefits of such an effort would become 6immediately after his arrival. It 7not seem important to him when he is comfortably situated at home, 8knowing how to 9a meal or rent a room is essential for the newcomer in a 10country. 11knowing the language, it is very difficult for the stranger to 12the people of the new country and 13customs.
Of course, in our small world, it is 14possible to find someone who understands 15own language, but this is only second-best for the traveler. To be 16, he can see places and things without the use of a language, 17places and things are 18the heart of any country. To get the greatest benefit from a trip to another country, it is indeed 19for the visitor to have an understanding of the 20.
1.A. national B. international C. domestic D. abroad
2.A. if B. unless C. since D. so
3.A. Knowing B. Saying C. Learning D. Studying
4.A. easy B. simple C. difficult D. impossible
5.A. and B. therefore C. although D. but
6.A. obvious B. invisible C. useful D. useless
7.A. did B. must C. may D. can
8.A. although B. but C. where D. when
9.A. order B. book C. cook D. eat
10.A. foreign B. familiar C. particular D. peculiar
11.A. By B. When C. With D. Without
12.A. meet B. see C. hear D. understand
13.A. his B. its C. their D. our
14.A. often B. never C. seldom D. only
15.A. his B. your C. our D. their
16.A. sure B. ensure C. insure D. honest
17.A. for B. but C. though D. as
18.A. usually B. not C. only D. very much
19.A. possible B. impossible C. useless D. important
20.A. country B. people C. language D. customs
Whom was it up to ________ the matter?
A. decide B. to decide C. deciding D. decided
He invited us to his birthday party but if she doesn’t go today, ________?
A. nor do I B. neither do I C. nor shall I D. neither I shall
______ his arrival, John was given a warm welcome by the local people.
A. For B. At C. On D. In
______ your proposal, I’m pleased to inform you that most committee members consider it acceptable.
A. ConsideringB. Regarding C. Seeing D. Supposing
To _______ his good nature, we tried to persuade the boy to change his behavior.
A. bring out B. make use of
C. take advantage of D. account for
