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华维学校2013届高三英语阅读专项训练（1） 2012-10-9 Tasting Morocco’s flavor DURING the Christmas holidays I usually go to Scotland. My dad loves the mountains, lakes, and nature. So every year we visit the north of Scotland. However, last year we wanted some warm weather, so we went to Morocco instead. I must stress that traveling is not as expensive as you may think. There are many budget airlines that offer deals throughout the year, so if you book in advance going abroad is sometimes cheaper than traveling within a country. In the lead up to the Christmas holidays, we had typical British weather. There were weeks of grey, dull skies and not one day of sun. But on our first morning in Morocco, the deep blue sky seemed endless and the sun blazed (照耀) down with a light wind in the air. How refreshing it was to be awake at last. We stayed in Marrakech, a city that excites your senses. Sights, smells, tastes and sounds filled the air. The city was alive from morning till night; there was a never-ending buzz (喧闹声) from the street vendors (小贩) and snake charmers. The alleyways (小巷) that snaked out from the central square were like mazes made up of lanterns and spices. The night was full of rich, fiery colors. We traveled to many places around the city. We went to the base of the Atlas Mountains to see the cascades (瀑布), and we went to the seaside at Essaouira. Morocco is an amazing country with so much to offer in terms of landscape, culture and food. On the subject of food, oh it was tasty! Kebabs (烤肉串), olives, oranges, breads – there are so many things for you to choose from. Morocco is famous for its mint tea too. The tea is sweet and strong with a powerful scent (味道). We indulged (沉醉于) in such delights morning, afternoon and night. It was my first trip to North Africa. It is very much a region of the world that draws you in. The culture is so different to that of Europe, but there are many similarities with Asia. Morocco is an interesting fusion (融合) of traditions and values that ch