1 . Biking is an amazing family activity, but finding a route that can accommodate a wide-range of ages can be a challenge.
Lee McNeil and his family are crazy about biking. They have seven children, from 4 to 24 years old. When looking for a route, they look for enough protection from traffic, good surface condition, easy access and interesting views.
With that in mind, here are some great routes for biking with your whole family, as are suggested by McNeil.
Iron Horse Trail
This is the McNeil family’s favourite ride. The route is 26 miles and goes through the 2.1mile Snoqualmie Tunnel.
“Beautiful views, the thrill the tunnel, and places to stop and watch the rock climbers make it special,” McNeil said. “All our kids have taken their turn at braving the black tunnel bravely for the first time, which we celebrate it at the end of the ride.”
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Centennial Trail
The Centennial Trail runs for 23 miles from Snohomish to Bryant. The trail is wide and smooth, and is safe for kids as it is off the roads. A nice stop is Lake Cassidy east of Marysville. A dock on the lake is fun to explore. It also has picnic tables and washrooms for a convenient lunch time stop.
How to get there: The trail can be accessed from a number of trailheads. For a map, go to http://bit.ly/L5qCeY.
Cascade Trail
The Cascade Trail follows an abandoned Burlington Northern railroad grade for 23 miles between Sedro-Woolley and Concrete. Because it’s on a railroad grade, the slope is gentle and it makes for an easy family ride.
McNeil said it is a “beautiful ride up the Skagit Valley, with lots of places to watch wildlife along the river.”
How to get there: Go to http://bit.ly/PR4wOW to see a map showing the trail, parking areas and bus stops .
Other good choices
Snoqualmie Valley Trail: http://l.usa.gov/nWGWO
Guemes Island: http://bit.ly/LJ3RxL
Burke-Gilman Trail: http://l.usa.gov/s33li
1. We can learn from the passage that Lee McNeil ________.| A．has a large family |
| B．often travels with his family |
| C．teaches his children how to bike |
| D．spends lots of money on bike rides |
| A．Cascade Trail | B．Iron Horse Trail |
| C．Centennial Trail | D．Burke-Gilman Trail |
| A．see a small valley | B．go through a tunnel |
| C．have a picnic for lunch | D．watch the rock climbers |
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| C．http://bit.ly/L5qCeY | D．http://bit.ly/PR4wOW |
| A．ask people to learn from Lee McNeil |
| B．tell people how to make a family ride |
| C．introduce some routes for family rides |
| D．encourage more people to ride bikes |
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Kids News is starting its 2022 Kids News Short Story competition and wants to read all your wonderful stories. Kids News editor(编辑）Kamahl Cogdon encouraged all kids to enter and get all their creative stories down on paper.
"Last year we received almost 2,000 entries and the stories were great," Ms Cogdon said." We have some very creative young minds across Australia and we are looking forward to reading more of their fantastic stories this year."
How to enter
◎Entry to the competition is free for children from Kindergarten to Year 9 studying in an Australian school. One entry per person.
◎All entrants(参赛者）must get permission（许可）from their schools and parents before entering this competition.
◎Entrants can choose any topic they want.
◎Entries must be submitted（提交）through the online competition form located at www.kidsnews.com.au.
◎The competition starts at 9 am on Wednesday, May 11,2022,and ends at 5 pm on Sunday, July 3,2022.
Age categories:
Kindergarten to Year 2:entry must be between 250 and 750 words.
Years 3–4:entry must be between 250 and 750 words.
Years 5–6:entry must be between 500 and 1,000 words.
Years 7–9:entry must be between 500 and 1,000 words.
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First prize(one for each age category)
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1. What can we know about the competition?| A．It is open to kids from around the world |
| B．It is held for the first time this year. |
| C．It is free for kids to enter. |
| D．It requires no permission from the entrants' schools. |
| A．Write no less than 750 words. |
| B．Finish his or her story by May 11,2022. |
| C．Choose a topic from a given list. |
| D．Submit his or her story online. |
| A．Apple iPad valued at $ 529. |
| B．Harper Collins Book Pack valued at $ 100. |
| C．Harper Collins Book Pack valued at $ 30. |
| D．10 copies of his or her winning short story. |
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1. What skill will kids learn in Grade 1-5?| A．Starting a fire in the wild. | B．Building survival shelters. |
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405 Seymour River Place
North Vancouver
Phone: 604-929-5610
General information:
Officially open to the public in 1975, and now home to over 200 domestic animals and birds, Maplewood Farm tries to provide a unique experience, combining enjoyment and education.
Highlights:
This farm offers children and adults an opportunity to meet and interact with all the animals you would come across on any rural farm from the large residents to the smallest baby chick. Walk around the farm at your own pace — you could easily see it all in 30 minutes, or take your time and spend a little longer with the animals you and your children like best.
Self-guided tours:
The farm offers a booklet full of information about the animals as well as rules for visiting the farm. When you make your school group reservation, one “Guide to Maplewood Farm” can be mailed to you free of charge to help you plan your visit.
Tips:
·Do not chase animals or birds.
·Use caution when petting any animals.
·Please wash your hands thoroughly after touching any animal and before eating. A sink is available for washing hands.
·We all know it seldom rains in North Vancouver. When it does Maplewood is still open and fun. They even have umbrellas to lend you!
·Be aware of the warning signs that all animals can bite. And despite how friendly the animals may seem, this is true. So keep little hands away from the animals’ mouths.
·Bring a stroller (婴儿车) for younger kids. The farm is easy to navigate with gravel paths throughout.
·Stick around for the cow milking. It is very informative.
1. On Maplewood Farm, visitors can ______.| A．receive free mails before making group reservations |
| B．enrich their experiences of interacting with animals |
| C．learn from employees how to train and raise animals |
| D．find it a challenge to see the farm around in 30 minutes |
| A．Forget to bring an umbrella. | B．Borrow strollers in the farm. |
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival, the nation’s greatest springtime celebration, entertains more than one million people each year, commemorating the gift of trees and the enduring friendship between the people of the United States and Japan.
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| C．They come in a set of four. |
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