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Futuroscope —Excitement and Learning
“观测未来”——刺激与求知
Last week I took a journey deep into space, to the end of the solar system, and was pulled into a black hole.
上周我进行了一次深入太空的旅行。我来到了太阳系的尽头，被拖进了一个黑洞里。
Then I took a trip to Brazil and experienced surviving an airplane crash in the jungle.
然后我浏览了巴西，感受了坠机后在丛林中求生的滋味。
After that, I joined some divers and went to the bottom of the ocean to see strange blind creatures that have never seen sunlight.
随后，我跟着一些潜水者潜入海底观察神秘的，从未见过阳光的生物。
For a break, I took part in some car racing and then skied down some of the most difficult mountains in the world.
作为间歇，我参加了一个赛车比赛，然后来到世界上最险要的山上滑雪。
I ended my travels by meeting face to face with a dinosaur, the terrible T-Rex, and survived the experience!
最后我面对面地遭遇了一只恐龙——可怕的是雷克斯龙，在死里逃生之后，我的旅行也结束了。
I did all this in one great day at Futuroscope.
在“观测未来”，我在一年之内就做完了所有这些事情。
Opened in 1987, Futuroscope is one of the largest space-age parks in the world.
“预测未来”于1987年开放，是世界上最大的太空时代主题公园之一。
This science and technology-based theme park in France uses the most advanced technology.
这个以科技为基础的法国主题公园使用了最先进的技术。
Its 3-D cinemas and giant movie screens provide brand new experiences of the earth and beyond.
它的立体电影以及那巨大的屏幕能（为游客）提供在地球以及更远的地方进行全新体验机会。
Visitors can get close to parts of the world they have never experienced,
参观者可以接触到他们从来没有经历过的世界角落，
going to the bottom of the ocean, flying through the jungle or visiting the edges of the solar system.
比如潜入海底，飞跃丛林，或者参观太阳系的边缘地带。
The amazing, up-to-date information together with many opportunities for hands-on learning makes the world come to life in a completely new way for visitors.
这些奇妙的、最新的信息，以及大量动手实践的学习机会让世界以一种全新的方式展现在游人面前。
Learning centres throughout the park let visitors try their own scientific experiments,
遍布公园的学习中心可以让参观者尝试做自己的科学实验，
as well as learn more about space travel, the undersea world and much more.
与此同时学到更多关于太空旅行、海底世界等等知识。
I bought tickets for myself and my friends at the park's entrance, but tickets are also available online.
我是在公园的入空处给自己和朋友买的票，但是也可以网上购票。
Futuroscope is not only for individuals, but is also the perfect mix of fun and learning for class outings.
“观测未来”不仅仅适合“个人旅游”，也适合学生全班出游，因为它是娱乐和学习的完美结合。
Classes or other large groups that let Futuroscope know their plans in advance can get the group admission rate.
班级或着大的团体如果提前与“观测未来”预约，还可以享受团体入场价格。
For anyone coming from out of town, Futuroscope has many excellent hotels nearby,
“观测未来”附近为那些城外来的游客准备了很多很好的旅馆，
most of which provide a shuttle service to the park.
而且大多数旅馆都提供往返公园的车辆服务。
If driving, Futuroscope is within easy reach of the freeway.
如果开车（也很方便），“观测未来”就在高速公路附近。
Plan your trip well before starting, since Futuroscope has so many shows, activities and great souvenir shops that it is difficult to see them all.
在出发之前好好计划一下你的旅行，因为“观测未来”里面的表演、活动和好的纪念品商店太多了，所以全部浏览完是很难的。
Come ready to walk a lot - be sure to wear some comfortable sneakers or other walking shoes!
来这里要准备走好多的路——一定要穿上舒适的运动鞋或者其他适合步行的鞋。
