人教版（2019）选择性必修第二册Unit4 Journey Across A Vast Land Reading and Thinking学案（无答案）
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Unit 4 Journey Across A Vast Land
Reading and Thinking
Important points of this unit
Quotations:
Travel far, you meet yourself. ----David Mitchell
You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. --- Roman Holiday
Life is like a journey, what you should care about is not the destination, but the scenery on the way and your mood when you see the scenery.
Vocabulary:
commercial adj/n 商业的 以获利为目的的 广告
typical adj 典型的 有代表性的
despite prep 尽管
bay n 湾
antique n 古董 adj 古老的
mild adj 温和的 和煦的
hike n 远足
massive adj 巨大的 严重的
exceptional adj 杰出的 异常的
bound+方向
awesome adj 令人惊叹的 很困难的
peak n 顶峰
highlight n 突出 强调 最激动人心的部分
grizzly bear 灰熊
drill n/v 挖掘 训练 演习
prairie n 北美草原
slightly adv 轻微地
province n 省
eventually adv 最终
frost n/v 严寒天气 霜冻 结霜
confirm v 证实 使...确信 批准
curtain n 窗帘
border n 边界
duration n 持续时间；期间
Expressions:
rather than do 而不是
commercial airline 商业航班
decide to do
fly to 飞往
the thought of doing 做...的想法
before/after/when/while +doing
Before starting out 出发之前
a couple of days 几天
as is typical of+国家/区域 ...在...很典型
take a boat out into 乘船去往...
be pleased to do
take a pleasant hike 愉快的徒步旅行
Seen from the train window, 主句 从火车车窗往外看，
literally take one’s breath away 真让人叹为观止
In addition to doing 除了
spectacular mountain peaks and forests 壮丽的山峰和森林
freezing cold 冰冷
with daily temperatures averaging +温度
be home to 是…的所在地；是……的家园；
anticipate doing/sb’s doing/n 预料
an open country 广阔的地区
a bunch of 一束
pull back the curtain 拉开窗帘
the/a wide stretch of 一片广阔的
all in all 总之
take a duration of +时段 花费...时间
Discourse markers/linking words:
however/since/when/in addition to/in fact/ later/eventually
Grammar:
Identify the function of v-ing/v-ed forms in the following sentences.
v-ing/v-ed: 主语/宾语
状语：时间、地点、原因、结果、伴随、比较..
定语：名词之后，可转换为定于从句
宾补：宾语之后，补充说明。
Before starting out, they spent a couple of days in Vancouver, seeing the sights.
Later they were able to visit an island that had wonderful shops selling crafts and antiques.
They were pleased to see the beautiful mountains looking out over the city.
The next morning, the two girls arose early to take the train to Lake Louise, passing through the Canadian Rockies.
Seen from the train window, the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive.
Looking at the beautiful scenery, they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken.
In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests, one highlight of their trip was being able to see many different creatures, including deer, mountain goats, and even a grizzly bear and an eagle.
Edmonton is freezing cold in winter, with daily temperatures averaging -10’C.
However, they didn’t anticipate seeing such an open country.
There was frost on the ground, confirming that autumn had arrived in Canada.
Self-study Guidance
Read the article by yourself with the help of the glossary above and finish the following exercise.
Reading for Main Idea:
1.Read the text and sum up the main idea of each paragraph.
Para.1 The of crossing Canada by rail.
Para.2 Their stay in before the journey.
Para.3 Their visit to .
Para.4 Introduction of .
Para.5 Journey across the great .
Para.6 On the way to .
2. Write down the route of the girls’ trip
Vancouver Toronto
Guessing words
The word “by rail ” in paragraph one probably means:
by air B. by train C. by bus D. by sea
“Despite the weather, they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay.” Which of the following sentences best express the essential meaning of the sentence.
Because of the bad weather, they were not able to take a boat ride out into the bay.
The weather caused some difficulty to their boat ride into the bay.
Although the weather was not pleasant, they still took a boat ride into the bay.
The word “pleasant” is paragraph two is closest in meaning to
enjoyable B. terrible C. spectacular D. numerous
The word “arose” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
accommodate B. estimate C. prepare D. get up
The word “literally” in paragraph 3 probably means
eventually B. gradually C. really D. frankly
The word “anticipate” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
embarrass B. inspire C. desire D. expect
The word “thundered” probably means
roared B. flashed C. crept D. march
Exercise to reinforce:
Vocabulary
Soldiers have temporarily crossed the (边界) between the two countries.
The government has carried out (大规模的)publicity(宣传) on the opening of Beijing-Xiong'an Intercity Railway(京雄城际铁路).
The chairman quipped(打趣) that he would rather sell his (航空公司) than sell his computer systems.
The appearance of COVID-19 has (引起) people's thinking that it's possible for it to live with human beings together for a long time.
Sam has tried the climbing before, but the storm kept him from reaching the (顶峰).
On his way home from school, he heard a clap(霹雳声) of t , and soon it began to rain.
Traffic reaches its__________(顶峰) between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. in the morning.
We thought the chair was an_________(古董) worth a lot of money, but it turned out to be a valueless replica(仿制品).
They are generally happy just to share the__________________(令人愉快的) experience of listening to popular music on the Internet.
Emotional or mental problems can____________(由...引起) from a physical cause.
I spend my time going anywhere and enjoy the ____________(风景) whether it is a Monday or a Sunday.
I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local______________(工艺) fair.and “Why did you choose this college ”.
_______________(尽管) her illness, she was able to lead a normal life.
He did an_______________(很好的) job on that project.
We were looking forward to seeing the pyramids, which promised to be the ______________(最精彩的部分) of our trip.
Alice was very glad to find her in such a (please) temper.
He bought extra food in (anticipate) of more people coming than he'd invited.
You'd better put on more clothes. It's (freeze) outside.
I took what he said (literal), but he really meant something else.
Sentence Translation
1.从山顶上看,这所学校看起来像一个大花园。
, the school looks like a big garden.
2.正如在报纸上所报道的那样,两国间的谈判正在取得进展。
, talks between the countries are making progress.
3.一个门牙不见了的小男孩跑进了房子。
A little boy ran into the house.
Summary：After reading the passage，please fill in the following blanks.
Li Daiyu and Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada.Before 1.___________(start) out，they spent a couple of days in Vancouver,2.__________there were some shops selling crafts and 3.___________(antique). After that they took the train to Lake Louise，where the blue water took their breath 4._________.Their next stop was in Edmonton，a city with daily temperatures 5.___________(average) －10℃.They had known that Canada is a country which has vast lands but 6.______small population. However，they didn’t anticipate 7.________(see) such an open country.
They were so 8.________(amaze).The train thundered on，and the red maple trees outside the window 9.__________(confirm) that autumn had arrived in Canada.10. _______(eventual)，they reached their destination—Toronto.The whole journey took them four days.
Further Reading
Journey Back in Time with Scholars
Classical Provence (13 days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best- preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile roofed (瓦屋顶) villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.
Southern Spain (15 days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent (芳香) of oranges, but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo, Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.
China's Sacred Landscapes (21 days)
Discover the China of“past ages," its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp. Highlights (精彩之处) include China's most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhou's rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.
Tunisia (17 days)
Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata, unique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.
21. What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain
A. Historical monuments. B. Fields of flowers.
C. Van Gogh's paintings. D. Greek buildings
22. Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about
A. France. B. Spain. C. China. D. Tunisia.
23. Which of the following highlights the Tunisian tour
A. White towns. B. Underground cities.
C Tile-roofed villages. D. Rolling hills.
七选五
There are some children who love to fly and then there are the kids who are afraid of the unknown.The following tips may help you if you want to travel with your children by plane.
· 1 If you tell the child he will soon be flying on an airplane and leave it at that, his imagination (想象力) can turn to fear. Instead, tell him how wonderful it is to fly.
·Don't tell children about the dangers of flying. 2 And you can promise him that the plane will not crash(坠毁).
·Read a book to your children. 3 Reading may also make your children fall asleep.
·Bring a comfort thing that your child enjoys. 4 Be sure to bring that blanket (毯子) along as it will provide a safety net for the child.Having this blanket along may also help him fall asleep.Bring a safe electronic device that shows movies or supports video games，and makes children curious.
·Bring snacks.Children are picky eaters and may not like the food being offered.Three to five hours can be a long time on an airplane without food. 5 When they are upset，it is easier to let fear of the unknown take control.
A．Children may get upset when they are hungry.
B．Tell your children how much fun it is to fly before the trip.
C．Most kids have a stuffed animal or a blanket that they love.
D．If a child brings them up, tell him that flying is perfectly safe.
E．Leave a little extra time so you can make your children walk.
F. Bring a favorite book and a new book your kids have never read.
G. Your phone is another favorite tool for keeping them happy on a flight.
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the given words.
Yangshuo, China
It was raining lightly when I 61 (arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didn’t care. A few hours 62 , I’d been at home in Hong Kong, with 63 (it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.
I’d skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li Rive 64 are pictured by artists in so many Chinese 65 (painting). Instead, I’d headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, it’s only an hour away 66 car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.
Yangshuo 67 (be) really beautiful. A study of travelers 68 (conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it 69 (regular) arranges quick getaways here for people 70 (live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Life is A Trip
Hidden in our subconsciousness (意识) is a perfect mental picture. We see ourselves on a long trip that goes across the continent. We are traveling by train. Out of the windows, we think in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing, of cattle feeding on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, or row upon row of corn and wheat, of flat lands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hills, of city skylines and village halls.
But uppermost in our minds is the final destination. On a certain day at a certain hour, we will pull into the station. Bands will be playing and flags waving. Once we get there, so many wonderful dreams will come true and the pieces of our lives will fit together like a completed jigsaw (拚图玩具) puzzle. How restlessly we pace the aisles(通道) ,condemning the minutes for loitering-waiting, waiting, waiting for the station.
When we reach the station, that will be it! we cry, When I’m 38. When I buy a new 450SL Mercdes Benz! When I put the last kid through college. When I have paid off! When I get a promotion. When I reach the age of retirement, I shall live happily ever after! Sooner or later, we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true joy of life is the trip. The station is only a dream. It constantly outdistances us.
Relish (appreciate) the moment is a good motto, actually it isn’t the burdens of today that drive man mad. It is the regret over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.
So stop pacing the aisles(过道/通道) and counting the miles. Instead, climb more mountains, eat more ice cream swim more rivers, watch more sunsets, laugh more and cry less. Life must be lived as we go along. Then the station will come soon enough.
Reading and Thinking
Important points of this unit
Quotations:
Travel far, you meet yourself. ----David Mitchell
You can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. --- Roman Holiday
Life is like a journey, what you should care about is not the destination, but the scenery on the way and your mood when you see the scenery.
Vocabulary:
commercial adj/n 商业的 以获利为目的的 广告
typical adj 典型的 有代表性的
despite prep 尽管
bay n 湾
antique n 古董 adj 古老的
mild adj 温和的 和煦的
hike n 远足
massive adj 巨大的 严重的
exceptional adj 杰出的 异常的
bound+方向
awesome adj 令人惊叹的 很困难的
peak n 顶峰
highlight n 突出 强调 最激动人心的部分
grizzly bear 灰熊
drill n/v 挖掘 训练 演习
prairie n 北美草原
slightly adv 轻微地
province n 省
eventually adv 最终
frost n/v 严寒天气 霜冻 结霜
confirm v 证实 使...确信 批准
curtain n 窗帘
border n 边界
duration n 持续时间；期间
Expressions:
rather than do 而不是
commercial airline 商业航班
decide to do
fly to 飞往
the thought of doing 做...的想法
before/after/when/while +doing
Before starting out 出发之前
a couple of days 几天
as is typical of+国家/区域 ...在...很典型
take a boat out into 乘船去往...
be pleased to do
take a pleasant hike 愉快的徒步旅行
Seen from the train window, 主句 从火车车窗往外看，
literally take one’s breath away 真让人叹为观止
In addition to doing 除了
spectacular mountain peaks and forests 壮丽的山峰和森林
freezing cold 冰冷
with daily temperatures averaging +温度
be home to 是…的所在地；是……的家园；
anticipate doing/sb’s doing/n 预料
an open country 广阔的地区
a bunch of 一束
pull back the curtain 拉开窗帘
the/a wide stretch of 一片广阔的
all in all 总之
take a duration of +时段 花费...时间
Discourse markers/linking words:
however/since/when/in addition to/in fact/ later/eventually
Grammar:
Identify the function of v-ing/v-ed forms in the following sentences.
v-ing/v-ed: 主语/宾语
状语：时间、地点、原因、结果、伴随、比较..
定语：名词之后，可转换为定于从句
宾补：宾语之后，补充说明。
Before starting out, they spent a couple of days in Vancouver, seeing the sights.
Later they were able to visit an island that had wonderful shops selling crafts and antiques.
They were pleased to see the beautiful mountains looking out over the city.
The next morning, the two girls arose early to take the train to Lake Louise, passing through the Canadian Rockies.
Seen from the train window, the mountains and forests of Canada looked massive.
Looking at the beautiful scenery, they both agreed that it was the most awesome journey they had ever taken.
In addition to seeing spectacular mountain peaks and forests, one highlight of their trip was being able to see many different creatures, including deer, mountain goats, and even a grizzly bear and an eagle.
Edmonton is freezing cold in winter, with daily temperatures averaging -10’C.
However, they didn’t anticipate seeing such an open country.
There was frost on the ground, confirming that autumn had arrived in Canada.
Self-study Guidance
Read the article by yourself with the help of the glossary above and finish the following exercise.
Reading for Main Idea:
1.Read the text and sum up the main idea of each paragraph.
Para.1 The of crossing Canada by rail.
Para.2 Their stay in before the journey.
Para.3 Their visit to .
Para.4 Introduction of .
Para.5 Journey across the great .
Para.6 On the way to .
2. Write down the route of the girls’ trip
Vancouver Toronto
Guessing words
The word “by rail ” in paragraph one probably means:
by air B. by train C. by bus D. by sea
“Despite the weather, they were able to take a boat ride out into the bay.” Which of the following sentences best express the essential meaning of the sentence.
Because of the bad weather, they were not able to take a boat ride out into the bay.
The weather caused some difficulty to their boat ride into the bay.
Although the weather was not pleasant, they still took a boat ride into the bay.
The word “pleasant” is paragraph two is closest in meaning to
enjoyable B. terrible C. spectacular D. numerous
The word “arose” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
accommodate B. estimate C. prepare D. get up
The word “literally” in paragraph 3 probably means
eventually B. gradually C. really D. frankly
The word “anticipate” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
embarrass B. inspire C. desire D. expect
The word “thundered” probably means
roared B. flashed C. crept D. march
Exercise to reinforce:
Vocabulary
Soldiers have temporarily crossed the (边界) between the two countries.
The government has carried out (大规模的)publicity(宣传) on the opening of Beijing-Xiong'an Intercity Railway(京雄城际铁路).
The chairman quipped(打趣) that he would rather sell his (航空公司) than sell his computer systems.
The appearance of COVID-19 has (引起) people's thinking that it's possible for it to live with human beings together for a long time.
Sam has tried the climbing before, but the storm kept him from reaching the (顶峰).
On his way home from school, he heard a clap(霹雳声) of t , and soon it began to rain.
Traffic reaches its__________(顶峰) between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. in the morning.
We thought the chair was an_________(古董) worth a lot of money, but it turned out to be a valueless replica(仿制品).
They are generally happy just to share the__________________(令人愉快的) experience of listening to popular music on the Internet.
Emotional or mental problems can____________(由...引起) from a physical cause.
I spend my time going anywhere and enjoy the ____________(风景) whether it is a Monday or a Sunday.
I bought a wooden salad bowl at the local______________(工艺) fair.and “Why did you choose this college ”.
_______________(尽管) her illness, she was able to lead a normal life.
He did an_______________(很好的) job on that project.
We were looking forward to seeing the pyramids, which promised to be the ______________(最精彩的部分) of our trip.
Alice was very glad to find her in such a (please) temper.
He bought extra food in (anticipate) of more people coming than he'd invited.
You'd better put on more clothes. It's (freeze) outside.
I took what he said (literal), but he really meant something else.
Sentence Translation
1.从山顶上看,这所学校看起来像一个大花园。
, the school looks like a big garden.
2.正如在报纸上所报道的那样,两国间的谈判正在取得进展。
, talks between the countries are making progress.
3.一个门牙不见了的小男孩跑进了房子。
A little boy ran into the house.
Summary：After reading the passage，please fill in the following blanks.
Li Daiyu and Liu Qian were on a trip to Canada.Before 1.___________(start) out，they spent a couple of days in Vancouver,2.__________there were some shops selling crafts and 3.___________(antique). After that they took the train to Lake Louise，where the blue water took their breath 4._________.Their next stop was in Edmonton，a city with daily temperatures 5.___________(average) －10℃.They had known that Canada is a country which has vast lands but 6.______small population. However，they didn’t anticipate 7.________(see) such an open country.
They were so 8.________(amaze).The train thundered on，and the red maple trees outside the window 9.__________(confirm) that autumn had arrived in Canada.10. _______(eventual)，they reached their destination—Toronto.The whole journey took them four days.
Further Reading
Journey Back in Time with Scholars
Classical Provence (13 days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence, France, with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best- preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile roofed (瓦屋顶) villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.
Southern Spain (15 days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent (芳香) of oranges, but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks, Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo, Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.
China's Sacred Landscapes (21 days)
Discover the China of“past ages," its walled cities, temples and mountain scenery with Prof. Robert Thorp. Highlights (精彩之处) include China's most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzhou's rolling hills, waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.
Tunisia (17 days)
Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga, the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata, unique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.
21. What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain
A. Historical monuments. B. Fields of flowers.
C. Van Gogh's paintings. D. Greek buildings
22. Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about
A. France. B. Spain. C. China. D. Tunisia.
23. Which of the following highlights the Tunisian tour
A. White towns. B. Underground cities.
C Tile-roofed villages. D. Rolling hills.
七选五
There are some children who love to fly and then there are the kids who are afraid of the unknown.The following tips may help you if you want to travel with your children by plane.
· 1 If you tell the child he will soon be flying on an airplane and leave it at that, his imagination (想象力) can turn to fear. Instead, tell him how wonderful it is to fly.
·Don't tell children about the dangers of flying. 2 And you can promise him that the plane will not crash(坠毁).
·Read a book to your children. 3 Reading may also make your children fall asleep.
·Bring a comfort thing that your child enjoys. 4 Be sure to bring that blanket (毯子) along as it will provide a safety net for the child.Having this blanket along may also help him fall asleep.Bring a safe electronic device that shows movies or supports video games，and makes children curious.
·Bring snacks.Children are picky eaters and may not like the food being offered.Three to five hours can be a long time on an airplane without food. 5 When they are upset，it is easier to let fear of the unknown take control.
A．Children may get upset when they are hungry.
B．Tell your children how much fun it is to fly before the trip.
C．Most kids have a stuffed animal or a blanket that they love.
D．If a child brings them up, tell him that flying is perfectly safe.
E．Leave a little extra time so you can make your children walk.
F. Bring a favorite book and a new book your kids have never read.
G. Your phone is another favorite tool for keeping them happy on a flight.
Fill in the blanks with the right form of the given words.
Yangshuo, China
It was raining lightly when I 61 (arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didn’t care. A few hours 62 , I’d been at home in Hong Kong, with 63 (it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.
I’d skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li Rive 64 are pictured by artists in so many Chinese 65 (painting). Instead, I’d headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, it’s only an hour away 66 car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.
Yangshuo 67 (be) really beautiful. A study of travelers 68 (conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it 69 (regular) arranges quick getaways here for people 70 (live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
Life is A Trip
Hidden in our subconsciousness (意识) is a perfect mental picture. We see ourselves on a long trip that goes across the continent. We are traveling by train. Out of the windows, we think in the passing scene of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at a crossing, of cattle feeding on a distant hillside, of smoke pouring from a power plant, or row upon row of corn and wheat, of flat lands and valleys, of mountains and rolling hills, of city skylines and village halls.
But uppermost in our minds is the final destination. On a certain day at a certain hour, we will pull into the station. Bands will be playing and flags waving. Once we get there, so many wonderful dreams will come true and the pieces of our lives will fit together like a completed jigsaw (拚图玩具) puzzle. How restlessly we pace the aisles(通道) ,condemning the minutes for loitering-waiting, waiting, waiting for the station.
When we reach the station, that will be it! we cry, When I’m 38. When I buy a new 450SL Mercdes Benz! When I put the last kid through college. When I have paid off! When I get a promotion. When I reach the age of retirement, I shall live happily ever after! Sooner or later, we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true joy of life is the trip. The station is only a dream. It constantly outdistances us.
Relish (appreciate) the moment is a good motto, actually it isn’t the burdens of today that drive man mad. It is the regret over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.
So stop pacing the aisles(过道/通道) and counting the miles. Instead, climb more mountains, eat more ice cream swim more rivers, watch more sunsets, laugh more and cry less. Life must be lived as we go along. Then the station will come soon enough.