“Big Ed” Pulaski

   Fire almost killed me in the summer of 1910. I owe my life to a man whose quick-thinking and bravery while rescuing Jtne and 38 other firefighters made him a legend.

    I had been sent to battle wildfires in northern Idaho. Lightning strikes had started the fires,and high winds made them spread in every direction. Then,one afternoon in late August,a windstorm broke over the mountains,and the winds,exploded into one giant firestorm. We had to give up and get out of there.

    But none of US knew the mountains. Heavy,dark smoke was turning day into night,and we had no idea what to do.

    Then I saw him — Forest Service Ranger Edwjrd “Big Ed” Pulaski. He was on his horse,pushing through the burning, (发出劈啦声的) trees,gathering men together as he rode.

    “Follow me!” he ordered. “There's an abandoned mineshaft (矿道) nearby. Our only hope is to make it there!” Pulaski gave his horse to a man who couldn’t run,and we began a desperate race for the mineshaft. Trees fell down around US. Flames were everywhere.

   Then I noticed that Pulaski had stopped running. I could see him push men into a dark hole on the side of a mountain. Minutes after all of US had scrambled (爬)inside,fire swept over our path.

    We were out after hours. It was early morning. Sometime in the night the^ fire had burned itself out. Five of the crew had died during the night. The rest of us survived!

    All of us were injured or burned. Pulaski was blind,and his hands were burned. He finally regained his sight. Because of his quick thinking and heroism,I am able to tell this story of our amazing survival.Find the words in the text that fit the following descriptions.

1 . n. a very famous person,especially in a particular field,who is admired by other people (in Paragraph 1)

2. adj. giving little hope of success (in Paragraph 4)

Cycling,Austrian Tyrol 、

   This self-guided cycling holiday starting in Fiigen is along quiet cycle paths with beautiful mountains all around. It can either be a relaxing introduction to family cycling or faster-paced,depending on the routes chosen each day. Kids will love the Black Hole water slide.

. Seven days from 525pp half-board (半食宿) including route guidance,bike hire £70 a week

zipwiriwg (高空滑索) and (绕绳下降) ,

Scotland 

  It was once the summer home of Beatrix Potter,an English author best known for her children's books featuring animals. Now its 50 acres of gardens and woodland by the Tay River are the setting for family adventures ranging from zipwiring and tree climbing to mountain climbing and abseiling. There,s  also an indoor sports stadium for rainy days,and family and kids,entertainment in the evenings.

 . Seven nights from £409 adult, £349 child,full-board,including activities 

Rock climbing,Spain

  If your kids love climbing walls back home,try it on the real thing on the sunny Costa Blanca,where the sea cliffs (MM.) provide a perfect learning setting. The beaches at Calp,a coastal town,are great for kids to relax on when not climbing. Remember to take enough food with you.

From £699pp a week. Discounts for non-climbing family members and children under 7

Canoeing and damping,Sweden 

  This is a slow travel experience for the family,walking down the Klar?lven river in Sweden just about 2 km per hour. The river is wide and mellow (p 音柔和的) , so this trip is suitable for children of all ages,as long as they love wild camping on the river,s  banks. An adventure yes,but a peaceful one.

 .Seven-day tour for £135 adult, £55 child and food package free 

13. In the summer home of Beatrix Potter,visitors can

   A. go camping by the Tay river

   B. leam to write children's stories 

    C. do various adventurous activities   

    D. learn why Potter loved animals

14. What can be known about Rock climbing in Spain?

   A. It has cycle paths.

   B. It is held in a sunny area.

    C. It offers free food to visitors.

   D. It is intended for children under 7.

15. If a couple and their twin daughters go canoeing and camping,they should pay.

   A. 190   B. 245

    C. 325   D. 380

16. What do the four activities have in common?

   A. They are easy to get to.

   B. They are provided all year round,

    C. They are for family visitors.

   D. They are suitable for lovers of cycling.

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