第四部分、完型填空
It is always interesting to visit another country, especially for those who have never traveled a great deal. Foreign ___1___ can be very educational for anyone if he is interested enough to make preparations beforehand. Learning the language of the new country would be difficult for the traveler, ___2___ the benefits of such an effort would become obvious immediately on his arrival. It may not seem important to him when he comfortably stays at home, but knowing how to order a meal or book a room is necessary for the newcomer in a strange country. Without knowing the language, it is very difficult ___3___the stranger to understand the people of the new country and their customs.
Of course, in our small world it is often possible to find someone who understands our own, but this is only second-best for the traveler. To be sure, he can see places and things without the use of a language, but places and things ___4___ not the heart of any country. To get the greatest benefit from a trip ___5___ another country, it is how important for the visitor to have an understanding of the language.
1. ____

A.travel

B.are

C.for

D.but

E. to