The biggest risk I’ve ever taken was quitting my job and biking alone across western China. When I determined to do it, little did I know this would turn into the greatest experience of my life.
I have lived in China for six years, I felt like I hadn’t really seen much of the country, though. So I decided to go on a 3-month journey to discover more. I had never biked for more than two hours in one day before. It was a huge physical challenge but I got stronger every day, and eventually, I could easily bike for eight hours each day.
One of the best parts of the whole experience was people. One time I met a crowd of Chinese men who were traveling by motorcycle. They invited me to stay with them in the mountains in Yunnan. We cooked fish that we caught in the lake over a fire, which made me feel true freedom from the busy life. What impressed me most was when I met a group of cyclists. They were in their 60s and 70s and still cycling better than I was. It really inspired me to push myself and go farther every day.
Mostly each day, I was alone with nature, enjoying some of the most amazing scenery in the world. It simply took my breath away. With thick forests, clear streams, and peaceful lakes, there is so much to see in China. Food was another highlight. I got to taste local food in every place I went to. My favorite was the cuisine of Sichuan. No matter how much I ate, I never got sick of having different Chinese foods.
Traveling by bicycle was actually much less expensive than I thought. I only spent 10,000 yuan ($1,400) on food, accommodation and experiences totally. Additionally, I raised money to help support a local charity, the United Foundation for China’s Health.
By the end of my journey, I wanted to keep going. It was truly an experience I will never forget. I would highly recommend going by bicycle!
【小题1】Why did the author begin her ride?| A．To take adventure. | B．To find her true self. |
| C．To experience country life | D．To explore more about China. |
| A．The inspiring senior riders. |
| B．The local food and scenery. |
| C．The great physical challenges. |
| D．The true freedom away from city life. |
| A．Selfish and fearless. | B．Positive and creative. |
| C．Caring and determined. | D．Generous and confident. |
| A．The author started a new work journey. |
| B．The author cycled across western China. |
| C．The author escaped from fast-paced life. |
| D．The author went traveling around the world. |
