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Do people travel to the other side of the globe until a one-year-old baby? Is it a smart idea? I wonder if I was crazy. I had various adventures—hut this trip would be different. This South American adventure would be a unique life experience of mine. I had given up many activities in order to please a little person, because Anders’ needs had to come first. At 30 years old, it was a difficult change for me, and I was occasionally annoyed when I realized that my son had taken away so many things from me.

Argentina is a long way from my home. It was even longer when I was on the plane and sharing a seal with such an active little boy, but Anders and I made it without angering any other passengers or getting any dirty looks. And we look a rest on a regular schedule.

I wanted to do some hikes in Argentina and drive ten hours to the coast to see penguins. However, when I thought about my travel partner, I gave up these ideas. Instead, we just hung out by lakes, picking up stones and throwing them in the water. I took short hikes, running with Anders in die backpack, knowing that I had two hours before his tolerance gave out and the complaining started.

I discovered that traveling with a baby opens new doors that aren’t there for a solo traveler or couple. Anders helped me to slow down and look at the landscape closely. I got to see Argentina through someone else’s eyes. The traveling wasn’t as fast-paced as it would have been if I had been alone, but the details were amazing. Now I just have to absorb that insight into our life back home.

1.What was the change for the author when she turned 30?

A. That she abandoned many activities to look after her son.

B. That she longed to take adventures without her son.

C. That her son took away everything from her.

D. That her son occasionally annoyed her.

2.What do we know about the author and her baby during the flight?

A. They made a travel schedule.

B. They shared a seat with each other.

C. They enjoyed a very pleasant flight.

D. They couldn’t tolerate other passengers.

3.Why did the author give up her ideas mentioned in the fourth paragraph?

A. Her baby didn’t like them.

B. Her baby’s tolerance gave out.

C. She desired more interesting activities.

D. She wanted to have her baby share the activities.

4.What does the author suggest travelers do in the end?

A. Travel with a baby.

B. Spend more time accompanying children.

C. Enjoy the details in their life.

D. Appreciate the scenery through a baby’s eyes.

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When I found out I was moving to India, it was beyond a nightmare. It was something I couldn’t even imagine. The impression I had of India were only based upon a few summer visits to my grandparents, filled with heat, pollution and dirt. Even though I was only six years old, I know this would be a complete change from my comfortable life in Maryland.

During my first six months in India, my expectations were met almost exactly. I hated my new apartment; I missed my school and friends back in Maryland, and I was sick of all the dirty marketplaces that filled the streets of New Delhi.

After those six months were over I finally realized that I was going to be in India for a while. I knew that I had to start making the most of my new life. It was then that I became completely involved in my school. My school, the American Embassy School, was filled with international students: Europeans, Australians, Chinese, and Americans just like me. But they all welcomed me with open arms. It was amazing to be among such diverse students, who had such incredible experiences to share.

Now, when I look back at my time in India, all I can think about is how fortunate I am to have had such a wonderful experience. My move to India not only allowed me to see a completely different side of the

world, but I was also able to establish unbreakable bonds with so many interesting and amazing people. Even now, after quite some years, I am still in contact with my closest friends from the American Embassy School. I cannot even imagine what I would be like without having lived in India. I would have missed out on meeting so many extraordinary people, and I would be a completely different person today.

1.At the beginning, the author thought it terrible to move to India because he felt__________ .

A. he was too young to go there

B. he couldn’t see his grandparents

C. India was hot and dirty

D. he missed his friends in New Delhi

2.What made the author face his new life?

A. That he needed to make some friends.

B. That he fell in love with his new school.

C. That he missed his motherland.

D. That he had to stay in India longer.

3.After the author returned to Maryland _________

A. he found his life in India worthwhile

B. he hoped to go to India once again

C. he shared his story with his family

D. he wanted to experience another new life

4.What does the author want to tell us about his life in India?

A. It was the hardest time.

B. It changed him a lot.

C. It was comfortable and unforgettable.

D. It made him an interesting man.

Hiking, also walking for a long distance in the countryside is one of life’s simple and cheap pleasures. But is it safe? Sports writer Mark Waters considers the risks.

Imagine the following...

One day, Ronald decided to take up hiking. The next Sunday, he got up early, threw a sandwich and a bottle of water into a bag and headed for Sai Kung Country Park. Before going, he quickly looked at a map and decided that he could easily walk from the bus stop at Park Tam Chung to the beach at Dai Long Wan .

After walking for hours and hours under the hot sun, Ronald started to feel tired. He reached for his water but found that the bottle was empty. Then he smelt smoke and saw a fire. In a panic, he called 999. However, when he got through to the police, he couldn’t tell them where he was because he didn’t have a map...

Think about it...

Put yourself in Ronald’s shoes. How could you stop this of thing happening to you? One way is to know the following common types of danger.

Getting lost

Foggy weather is one reason why some walkers get lost. However, a more common one is not having enough knowledge of the hiking route. Always remember to bring a map and don’t be too confident . Always choose a route that is right for you.

Heat stroke(中暑)

The summer in Hong Kong is very hot and wet. Many hikers forget this and walk for too long in the midday heat. They become hot and feel weak. Don’t forget during exercise, it is necessary to drink 100 to 200 milliliters of water every 15 to 20 minutes.

Accident

Some of Hong Kong’s paths are very hazardous and it’s not unknown for hikers to fall. Never walk alone and always bring a map and a mobile phone with you.

Hill fire

On average, over 10,000 hill fires a year take place in Hong Kong, injuring more than 600 people. Never light fires in non-marked areas and, if you see a hill fire, report it. Always stay calm and walk away from the fire into the wind.

1.What can we learn about Ronald?

A. He loves hiking and hikes regularly.

B. He didn’t bring enough water on his hike.

C. He brought about a map with him on his hike.

D. He couldn’t tell his friends where he saw a fire

2.The passage mentions Ronald .

A. to warn people against hiking alone

B. to tell people hiking is difficult to be popular

C. to show typical mistakes about hiking

D. to remind people to call the police for help

3.What does the underlined word ”hazardous” mean?

A. Long.

B. Narrow.

C. Complex.

D. Dangerous.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. Hiking Routes in Mountains

B. When Fun Turns into Trouble

C. Hill Fires and How to Avoid Them

D. The Adventures of Ronald the Hiker

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