Are you interested in travelling in the dangerous mountains in America? Here are some tour plans for you to choose.
Tour 1 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. Book in advance. Cost: $ 15 When: May 8, May 15
Tour 2 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashligh 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 controlled 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
Tour 3 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. Remember to book in advance.
Cost: Free When: May 8
Advice to be followed:
☆ 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 so
dangerous that you have to care.
1.Where are these tours likely to take place?
A. In a modern noisy city.
B. In a special kind of zoo
C. In a park in the mountains.
D. In three different countries.
2.On which tours had you better wear a hat according to advice?
A. Tour 1
B. Tour 2
C. Tour 2&3
D. Tour 1& 3
3.On which trip are you likely to see animals that are active at night but may sleep during the day?
A. Flashlight Adventure
B. Garland Valley.
C. Black Bear Count
D. None of the trips.
4.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Extra batteries are needed for Tour 1 & 3.
B. All three tours require booking in advance.
C. It’s clearly advised to wear a hat for Tour 2.
D. Tour 3 will take the longest hours to finish.
5.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Some Adventure Tours in America
B. Hunting around the Great Mountains
C. Interesting Tours in Different Parks
D. Discovery Tours in the Mountains
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