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Hiking
If you like to hike during the warm months, you’ll probably like to hike in the winter. The landscape changes completely from summer to fall to winter, and the snow can make for some really beautiful photos. Be sure to bring your camera with you to capture all the awesome scenery. Because it’s cold out, you also have the added benefit of not sweating too much through your clothes, and it’s a great excuse to grab some hot chocolate when you finish your hike.
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is great exercise and a great way to see the winter scenery at the same time. If you’ve never done cross-country skiing before, be sure to check with an expert before trying it yourself. Knowing what to expect can keep you safe and prevent an injury.
Snowball fighting
Everyone remembers going outside, building a snow fort(城堡),and having snowball fights when they were kids. The fun doesn’t have to stop when you’re an adult! Go outside with your friends, build a fort and start throwing snowballs at each other. If you have kids, get them in on the action. Throwing snowballs is a great way to use some extra energy and can be really fun for the whole family.
Bird-watching
Lots of birds migrate during the winter months, and these quiet, cold hours can be a great time to see them like never before. Eagles, for example, migrate through central Illinois in February, and watching them fly through Starved Rock State Park is a breathtaking sight. Check your local parks to find out what birds you can see in your area and get out there to see them

1. 1.
   What does the passage mainly talk about?
   1. A.
      Outdoor winter activities
   2. B.
      Popular winter sports around the world
   3. C.
      Fun winter activities for children
   4. D.
      Best ways to enjoy winter scenery
2. 2.
   As for cross-country skiing, the author suggests people_______
   1. A.
      try to do it on their own
   2. B.
      ask an expert for advice
   3. C.
      take a camera with them
   4. D.
      take a rest whenever possible
3. 3.
   Which of the following does the author suggest for those with kids?
   1. A.
      Hiking　　　　　　　
   2. B.
      Cross-country skiing
   3. C.
      Snowball fighting　　　
   4. D.
      Bird-watching
4. 4.
   What can we know about Starved Rock State Park from the passage?
   1. A.
      It’s the largest natural park in Illinois
   2. B.
      It’s a good place for bird-watching
   3. C.
      It’s well-known for its strange animals
   4. D.
      It is home to a lot of birds

Answer 1

ABCB
试题分析：本文叙述了人们在冬天时，可以出去徒步旅行，并介绍了三种形式的活动。一是越野滑雪。并提醒你如果你是第一次去一定要咨询一下专业人士的意见。二是打雪仗，这是小孩和成年人都可以做的游戏。三是观鸟，冬天是鸟迁移的时候，也是观鸟的最好季节，并指出Starved Rock State Park是最佳观测点。
1.这是主旨大意题。根据本文的题目Hiking 及每一段的小标题可知应选A。
2.这是细节理解题。根据be sure to check with an expert before trying it yourself. Knowing what to expect can keep you safe and prevent an injury.故选B。
3.这是细节理解题。根据having snowball fights when they were kids.故选C。
4.这是细节理解题。根据watching them fly through Starved Rock State Park is a breathtaking sight.故选B。
考点：这是一篇记叙文。
点评：概括大意这种题型的实质是让考生给每段文字“命”一个小标题。而要“命”出这个标题来就必须确定每段文字的主题思想。如何确定文章和主题思想？考虑一下人们的写作和逻辑思维过程，这个问题就容易回答了。