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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, May22

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 traded by telephone (893 - 4847) or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. com

26. Where are these trips?

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

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

27. On which trip(s) had you better wear a hat?

  A. Trip 1     B. Trip 2          C. Trip 1&2       D. Trip 3

28. On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

  A. Black Bear Count.                       B. Garland Valley.

  C. Flashlight Adventure.                   D. None of the trips.

29. 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.

30.  What is the best title for the passage?

  A. Adventure Travel in America

  B. Hunting around the Great Mountains

  C. Interesting Trips in the East of the USA

  D. Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains

A

  Today, roller skating is easy and fun. But many years ago, it wasn’t easy at all. Before 1750, people never tried skating on wheels. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlin’s work was making instruments. In his free time he liked to play the violin. Merlin was a man with many ideas and many dreams. People called him a dreamer.

  One day Merlin received an invitation to go to an important party. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think. He wanted to find a way to make a wonderful entrance at the party. Merlin had an idea. He thought that he would attract a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.

  Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skate shoes. Merlin was very proud of them. He dreamed of arriving at the party and skating into the room while playing the violin. He was sure that everyone would be very surprised.

  On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room, playing his violin. Everyone was really surprised to see him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skating. He rolled on, playing the violin. Then, with all eyes on him, Merlin hit into a huge mirror on the wall. The mirror broke into many pieces with a very loud noise.

  Nobody forgot Merlin’s wonderful entrance after that.

21. The story tells us that people began to enjoy roller-skating _______.      .

  A. before the year 1750                   B. before the invitation

 C. because of Joseph Merlin                D. because it was dangerous

22. People called Merlin a dreamer because ___________.     .

 A. he slept and dreamed a lot          

 B. he was full of different ideas

 C. he invented the first roller skates     

 D. he always made people’s dreams come true

23. ___________ made Merlin think of skating on wheels.

 A. Merlin’s work                       B. Merlin’s violin     

 C.A huge mirror                        D. An important party

24. What was Merlin’s problem after he rolled into the room?

  A. He couldn’t stop his roller-skating.    

 B. He couldn’t attract a lot of attention.

 C. Everyone was surprised at him.     

 D. He couldn’t play the violin while rolling.

25. What’s the best title for the passage?

  A. Joseph Merlin’s Story              B. How Roller Skating Was Invented

  C. A Surprising Entrance to the Party     D. Roller Skating

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