话题132 亲子出游
寒暑假是孩子们在繁忙沉重的课业之外的一次放松，也是他们和家长交流和增进感情的一个很好的时期，所以寒假家长都会带着孩子出去旅游，到户外放松心情，有骑车的，有开私家车的，亲子出游有利于孩子的身心健康成长。
英语情景会话
A: Excuse me, I'd like to ask you a few questions about the city.
A：打扰了，我想问您几个关于这座城市的问题。
B：OK, please．
B：好的，问吧。
A: My wife wants to take the children to go shopping, where is the best place to go?
A：我妻子想带着孩子去购物，最好的去处是哪里？
B: I would recommend the mall, it's about 20 minutes, drive to the south in a taxi. It has a wide range of shops and restaurants.
B：我推荐购物商场，乘出租车往南大约20分钟，那有很多的商场和饭店。
A: Thank you. Also, we'd like to do some sightseeing while we're in town. Can you recommend some local attractions?
A：谢谢您。我们也打算在城里的时候去观光，您能推荐几个本地的旅游胜地吗？
B: How old are your children?
B：您的孩子都多大了？
A: I have a 10-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl.
A：我有一个10岁的男孩和一个6岁的女孩。
B: I would recommend a day at the zoo. It's fun for all the family. There is also a water park just outside the city if you would like a day trip.
B：我建议你们去动物园玩一天。对家庭来说去那很有趣。假如你们喜欢一日游的话，在城外还有一个水上公园可以去。
A: It sounds marvelous. Thank you for your help.
A：听上去太棒了，谢谢你的帮助。
其他常用英语口语表达
Family holidays abroad are more common among westerners than orientals.
亲子共游的风气，两方人胜过东方人。
He enjoyed taking the children out for long walks.
他喜欢带孩子们出去进行远距离散步。
Are you going to take your children along?
你要带孩子一起出去吗？
You can accomplish anything with your child when you love and laugh together through the experience.
你可以在和孩子一起关爱和欢笑的经历中完成任何事。
常用英语词汇表达
private car 私家车
broaden one's outlook 开阔眼界
water park 水上公园
pleasure ground 游乐场
heavy homework 课业繁重
do some sightseeing 观光