If you’re traveling in Vancouver (温哥华), here are some places that you can consider visiting.
Located east of Vancouver in the southern tip of Harrison Lake in Fraser Valley is the small village of Harrison Hot Springs. It is a popular holiday center that has been attracting day-trippers for more than 100 years. Taking the waters is the main attraction in this lakeside city, and there are both indoor and outdoor mineral soaks (泡澡) in a range of warm and comfortable temperatures to enjoy. Other activities include boating on the lake, golfing and hiking.
An hour’s drive north from Vancouver on the Sea-to-Sky Highway takes day-trippers to the town known as Canada’s outdoor recreation (消遣) capital. Located at the northern tip of Howe Sound, the small town of Squamish offers easy access to some amazing scenery and an exciting mix of outdoor adventures. With more than 300 climbing routes, the Stawamus Chief is a can’t-miss activity for rock climbers. For sightseers, the view of the sky-high Shannon Falls crashing into the Howe Sound offers an unforgettable experience.
Fishing has played a great role in the Vancouver region (地区) throughout its long history. That tradition is still celebrated in the historic village of Steveston located at the mouth of the Fraser River. Now as part of the city of Richmond, the community remains an active fishing port, having more than 600 boats. Steveston’s boardwalk (木板人行道) is a great spot to take in the scenery and enjoy the catch of the day.
Located just 15 minutes’ drive outside of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain is a popular year-round outdoor destination (目标), with hiking in summer and great skiing in winter. Equally enjoyable is a lumberjack (伐木工) show where visitors can watch lumberjacks competitively do their work.
【小题1】The small village mentioned in Paragraph 2 would attract those who want to ________.| A．go skiing in winter | B．go diving in the sea |
| C．enjoy the comfortable sunshine | D．enjoy the warm and comfortable waters |
| A．Richmond | B．Squamish |
| C．Fraser Valley | D．Fraser River |
| A．Fishing is still common in Steveston. |
| B．Steveston is famous for hiking and skiing. |
| C．People can enjoy the lumberjack show in Steveston. |
| D．Grouse Mountain is an hour’s drive north from Vancouver. |
| A．You can work as a lumberjack there. |
| B．You had better go there in summer. |
| C．It’s only about 15 minutes’ walk to Vancouver. |
| D．You can enjoy yourselves there every month. |
| A．To tell the history of Vancouver. |
| B．To tell readers how to have fun. |
| C．To recommend some trips in Vancouver to readers. |
| D．To offer some unforgettable experiences. |
An Adventure in Africa
It was late at night, but Kevin could not sleep. His bed was inside a camping tent, and just outside the tent were the fields of Africa, filled with wild animals. His parents slept soundly in another bed across from him. He wondered how they could be so calm. What if a lion came into their tent? He was very frightened. It took a long time before Kevin finally fell asleep.
When the sun came up, he felt his mother’s hand on his head. “Morning, Kevin!” she said, “Time to wake up and go on that a safari.” Before they left America, his parents had explained to him that a safari was a long drive through nature, usually in Africa. During a safari you can see lions and zebras living free, instead of cooped up (限制) in a zoo．
“What if we get close to a lion?” Kevin asked.
“Oh darling,” she said. “Nothing will happen to us if we listen to our guide.”
Kevin got dressed slowly, listened to the birds singing outside and began to feel less afraid. After a brief breakfast, he got into a jeep with his parents. The driver, Jim, a kind-looking man, was also their guide.
The jeep took off along a dirt road. After a little while Kevin saw something move out of the corner of his eye. “Wait!” he said. “I see something!”
Jim stopped the car and told them all to get out. Kevin and his parents waited in the tall grass while Jim walked ahead of them and looked around. After a minute Jim raised his hands in the air. “Shhh,” he said in a low voice. “It’s nothing dangerous but don’t speak loudly.” Kevin and his parents walked up to where Jim stood, and soon Kevin saw a beautiful golden creature with dark brown spots (点) and a very, very long neck—a giraffe.
“Wow,” said Kevin. He could not believe how close he was to the giraffe. All his fears disappeared and he began to get excited about the day to come.
【小题1】Kevin couldn’t sleep that night because ___________.
| A．a lion came into his tent |
| B．he was frightened |
| C．his parents slept soundly |
| D．the tent was uncomfortable |
| A．drive through African cities |
| B．fly over African fields |
| C．give food to lions and zebras |
| D．see wild animals living free |
| A．Waiting in the tall grass. |
| B．Listening to birds singing. |
| C．Getting so close to a giraffe. |
| D．Driving a jeep with his parents. |
When Dena would go for a free weekend trip to an unknown place, her sister worried she’d have problems.
In fact, the offer was not only real, but also a lot of fun. The advertisement（广告）said next to nothing about the trip. It only suggested wearing heavy clothes and sports shoes.
Mystery（神秘）trips becoming more popular
In parts of the US, mystery trips have developed quite well recently. Whether travelling by bus, train or plane, these vacations have different costs and take you to different places. Organizers（组织者）don’t tell people where they’re going.
Denise started Magical Mystery Tours 10 years ago. Her company plans hundreds of trips every year.
“The magical thing about a mystery trip is that you don’t have control,” she said. “Surprises are really fun.”
Other companies（公司）such as Pink Bus Mystery Trips, Pack Up+Go and Surprise Me Trips. Rustic Pathways mainly offers summer group tours.
Mystery is part of the adventure（冒险）
The group Dena went with enjoyed dinner, nature and horse riding. They visited the towns of Davis and Thomas. They watched musical acts and spent the night at a lovely mountain hotel. Dena was back home the following night, and her sister didn’t have to worry anymore.
“I would certainly do it again,” Dena said, “If I can go on another unknown trip, I’ll not plan anything. It’s part of the adventure!”
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
【小题1】What was special about Dena’s trip?
| A．She travelled by plane. | B．It was a shopping-free trip. |
| C．She wore summer clothes. | D．It was a trip to a mystery place. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．Love for nature. | B．A sense of adventure. |
| C．Interest in wildlife. | D．A strong wish for control. |
| A．A great pity. | B．A pleasant dream. | C．A waste of time. | D．An exciting experience. |
| A．Mystery trips to the unknown | B．Dena’s special trip |
| C．Enjoyable weekend activities | D．Top places to visit in the US |
School trips offer a great opportunity to learn outside the classroom in interesting ways. Seeing something in real life on a school trip can help you learn quickly and easily. Then, here are some suggestions for trips that you can take：
Then, a trip to ancient buildings as part of your history lessons is also suggested. Learning history through these ancient buildings is more effective than only learning it through books.
You will also enjoy a trip to a science museum. As students, they may find that their life has been surrounded by much science and technology information.
What else can you do on a school trip? Of course, school trips aren’t always about study.
| Word Bank surround围绕,环绕 effective有效的 |
| A．In a word, this trip will be very interesting and useful. |
| B．School trips are a natural way to learn more about the real world and new skills. |
| C．You can enjoy a trip to a farm to see some plants and animals. |
| D．So, this trip will help you know more about the latest science information. |
| E．Some school trips are about sports activities. |
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