When we first rented (租) a home on Seven Mile Island, in Avalon and Stone Harbor in Southern New Jersey, I never thought that my family would continue to go there every summer for more than twenty years. But that is exactly what happened. The thing is something fabulous happens when you get into a vacation routine (惯例); it becomes part of family culture.

Traveling to different places is great for learning new things, and we do enjoy exploring new parts of the world . But for a comfortable getaway, knowing what to expect when traveling to favorite place is priceless. My family takes vacations during spring break and other holidays as well. But during our repeat beach vacation, I don’t feel the need to see a world wonder or spend an entire day in a museum because it’s my only chance to see wonderful works of art. All that’s required of me is to bring a book and a beach chair, with no fear of missing out.

My two daughters were in grade school when we started going to the Jersey Shore; now they’re both married and their husbands come along, too. My son wasn’t born yet the first time we rented a beach house; now he’s a teen learning to surf (冲浪) . As the family grows. We add to our list of family activities. There are games ranging from basketball to competitive card games.

One added advantage of repeatedly visiting the same place is being able to explore it in a way we could never do with only a one-time visit. On our seven-mile beach island, this means we’ve had time to spend exploring the wet lands and bird-wildlife refuges (保护区) that are unique (独特的) to the area but don’t necessarily make the list of top beach activities for list-timers. We’ve explored up and down the coast and found our favorite places to bike, fish, and eat.

【小题1】What does the underlined word “fabulous” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．successful	B．Wonderful.
C．Easy.	D．Similar.

【小题2】What is one reason why the author enjoys his repeat vacation?

A．It costs less honey.	B．It’s comfortable and relaxing.
C．It doesn’t need careful planning.	D．It’s great for learning new things

【小题3】What changes have the author’s family made to their vacation over the years?

A．Starting renting a beach house.	B．Asking some strangers to join there.
C．Keeping adding to family activities.	D．Doing it at different seasons every year.

【小题4】What does the author say about traveling to the same place?

A．It has an unexpected result.	B．It saves people a lot of time.
C．It offers a chance to do unique things.	D．It allows people to explore the place well.