Question

Trip 1  Black Bear Count

There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them.

The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: Free                 When: May 8

Trip 2  Garland Valley

Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park. Many wild animals live in this area, including many rare birds. This is a great walk for bird-lovers. The trip lasts four hours. Bookings necessary.

Cost: ＄ 15                 When: May 8, May 15

Trip 3  Flashlight Adventure

Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the animals you will see on this trip can only be seen at night. The guide will tell you about the lives of the animals you see. Numbers are strictly limited on night trips, so be sure to book early. This walk lasts two and a half hours.

Cost: ＄ 12               When: May 8, May 15, May 22

Equipment to be needed:

·Please bring enough water and food for all walks.

·Wear good walking shoes--no high heels.

·Wear a hat for day walks.

·Dress warmly for night walks.

·Children must be with an adult.

·Make sure your flashlight works well and bring extra batteries for night walks.

·Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.

Bookings:

·Bookings for the above trips can be done by telephone (893 - 4847) or on the Internet at (www. bluemountaintour, com)

1.Where are these trips?

A. In a large city.                  B. In a park in the mountains.

C. In a special zoo.                 D. In three different countries.

2.Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

A. Good walking shoes.             B. A pair of glasses.

C. Food and water.                 D. A sleeping bag.

3.What is the best title for the passage?

A. Adventure Travel in America

B. Hunting around the Great Mountains

C. Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains

D. Interesting Trips in the East of the USA

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.B

2.D

3.C

【解析】

试题分析：本文介绍了去Blue Mountains的旅行，文中介绍了旅行的时间，所花的费用，旅行中所看到的的景点，以及游客应该自备的东西，游客可以提前打电话预定，也可在网上预定。

1.细节理解题。根据There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living.及Bring your drink and lunch for this walk in a beautiful area of the Blue Mountains. Garland Valley is close to the town of Garland but is part of the National Park.和 Follow all instructions from guides during the walks. The mountains are a dangerous place.根据这些叙述可知旅行的这些地方都是山上的公园，故选B。

2.细节理解题。根据Wear good walking shoes--no high heels 可知旅行徐穿着跑鞋；Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and a pair of glasses 可知旅行时需要带眼镜；Please bring enough water and food for all walks.可知旅行时需带着食物和水，只有选项D没有提到，故选D。

3.标题归纳题。根据短文的内容可知，这是一次去Blue Mountains有点冒险活动的旅行，当然会有所发现，故选C。

考点：广告类短文阅读。

点评：标题是文章中心思想的精炼表达，多为词组或短语，涵盖性强。做这类题目时，要在阅读全文的基础上，以文章话题为核心，通过比较选项的概括性或 覆盖面，得出正确的标题。正确标题的归纳范围要恰如其分，避免过于具体或断章取义。错误的干扰往往是局部信息，以事实细节替代概括大意。