Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities.
Visit SeaWorld
There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld.
Windsurf at South Padre
With miles of shallow (浅的)，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.
Swim at Barton Springs
Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Greek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.
Take part in an outdoor adventure
In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.
Camp and hike in Big Bend Park
Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping - you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.
Enjoy saltwater fishing
Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA. More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods (鱼竿)to make good use of Texas, world - class saltwater fishery.
1.The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for .
A.Texas B.San Antonio C.South Padre D.Gulf of Mexico
2.When you visit SeaWorld, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT .
A.sea life shows B.adventure camps
C.climbing D.exciting rides
3.Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true?
A.San Antonio. B.South Padre.
C.Barton Springs. D.Texas Hill Country.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.What is the program mainly about?
A.College courses (课程).
B.Firefighter training.
C.Emergency escape(紧急逃生).
2.Where will people practice?
A.On trains. B.In tall buildings. C.In a college.
3.What is the requirement(要求)of applying for(申请)this course?
A.Being over 16 years old.
B.Sacrificing(牺牲)some free time.
C.Having leadership skills.
4.What information does the speaker offer?
A.Her office address. B.Her phone number. C.Her e - mail address.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Where are the speakers?
A.In Britain. B.In Germany. C.In France.
2.What does the woman do in most working hours?
A.She handles daily affairs (事务).
B.She deals with e-mails.
C.She manages the telephones.
3.When does the woman usually get off work?
A.At 5:15 pm. B.At 4:30 pm. C.At 4:15 pm.
4.What is the woman?
A.A secretary. B.A director. C.An engineer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Why does the woman make the call?
A.To make a reservation(预定).
B.To discuss the details(细节)of a meeting.
C.To get information about the hotels.
2.How will the man send the copies?
A.By e - mail. B.By fax. C.By mail.
3.What will the man do this afternoon?
A.Attend a meeting. B.Meet the woman. C.Call the woman back.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.Which department does Mr. Robbins work?
A.In the personnel department.
B.In the production department.
C.In the marketing department.
2.On which floor is Mr. Robbins’ office?
A.The fourth. B.The seventh. C.The tenth.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What do we know about the woman?
A.She likes reading very much.
B.She is preparing for the exams.
C.She lacks time to review(复习)lessons.
2.What is the man’s suggestion for the woman?
A.Treating her studies more seriously.
B.Going for a walk regularly.
C.Balancing study and rest.
