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Futuroscope —Excitement and Learning
“觀測未來”——刺激與求知
Last week I took a journey deep into space, to the end of the solar system, and was pulled into a black hole.
上周我進行了一次深入太空的旅行。我來到了太陽系的盡頭，被拖進了一個黑洞里。
Then I took a trip to Brazil and experienced surviving an airplane crash in the jungle.
然后我瀏覽了巴西，感受了墜機后在叢林中求生的滋味。
After that, I joined some divers and went to the bottom of the ocean to see strange blind creatures that have never seen sunlight.
隨后，我跟著一些潛水者潛入海底觀察神秘的，從未見過陽光的生物。
For a break, I took part in some car racing and then skied down some of the most difficult mountains in the world.
作為間歇，我參加了一個賽車比賽，然后來到世界上最險要的山上滑雪。
I ended my travels by meeting face to face with a dinosaur, the terrible T-Rex, and survived the experience!
最后我面對面地遭遇了一只恐龍——可怕的是雷克斯龍，在死里逃生之后，我的旅行也結(jié)束了。
I did all this in one great day at Futuroscope.
在“觀測未來”，我在一年之內(nèi)就做完了所有這些事情。
Opened in 1987, Futuroscope is one of the largest space-age parks in the world.
“預測未來”于1987年開放，是世界上最大的太空時代主題公園之一。
This science and technology-based theme park in France uses the most advanced technology.
這個以科技為基礎(chǔ)的法國主題公園使用了最先進的技術(shù)。
Its 3-D cinemas and giant movie screens provide brand new experiences of the earth and beyond.
它的立體電影以及那巨大的屏幕能（為游客）提供在地球以及更遠的地方進行全新體驗機會。
Visitors can get close to parts of the world they have never experienced,
參觀者可以接觸到他們從來沒有經(jīng)歷過的世界角落，
going to the bottom of the ocean, flying through the jungle or visiting the edges of the solar system.
比如潛入海底，飛躍叢林，或者參觀太陽系的邊緣地帶。
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.
這些奇妙的、最新的信息，以及大量動手實踐的學習機會讓世界以一種全新的方式展現(xiàn)在游人面前。
Learning centres throughout the park let visitors try their own scientific experiments,
遍布公園的學習中心可以讓參觀者嘗試做自己的科學實驗，
as well as learn more about space travel, the undersea world and much more.
與此同時學到更多關(guān)于太空旅行、海底世界等等知識。
I bought tickets for myself and my friends at the park's entrance, but tickets are also available online.
我是在公園的入空處給自己和朋友買的票，但是也可以網(wǎng)上購票。
Futuroscope is not only for individuals, but is also the perfect mix of fun and learning for class outings.
“觀測未來”不僅僅適合“個人旅游”，也適合學生全班出游，因為它是娛樂和學習的完美結(jié)合。
Classes or other large groups that let Futuroscope know their plans in advance can get the group admission rate.
班級或著大的團體如果提前與“觀測未來”預約，還可以享受團體入場價格。
For anyone coming from out of town, Futuroscope has many excellent hotels nearby,
“觀測未來”附近為那些城外來的游客準備了很多很好的旅館，
most of which provide a shuttle service to the park.
而且大多數(shù)旅館都提供往返公園的車輛服務。
If driving, Futuroscope is within easy reach of the freeway.
如果開車（也很方便），“觀測未來”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.
在出發(fā)之前好好計劃一下你的旅行，因為“觀測未來”里面的表演、活動和好的紀念品商店太多了，所以全部瀏覽完是很難的。
Come ready to walk a lot - be sure to wear some comfortable sneakers or other walking shoes!
來這里要準備走好多的路——一定要穿上舒適的運動鞋或者其他適合步行的鞋。
