1 . Seasons in Lancaster, PA
Winter, spring, summer or fall—there’s something for every season in Lancaster! Lancaster, PA is wonderful for all four seasons. No matter what time of year you choose to visit Lancaster County, you’ll find plenty to fill your days and many memories to be made.
Spring
Time to shake off cabin fever (幽居症) and head outside to enjoy the warmer weather and beautiful Lancaster County countryside. From birding and biking to Amish Mud Sales and Easter events, Lancaster is full of things to do and experience during this season.
Summer
Summertime is a fantastic time to discover all the things to do in Lancaster County. The longer days, the warmer nights, and the magical hours at sunset make summer ideal for exploring more of the expected and unexpected here in this area.
Fall
As the air grows cooler and the leaves more colorful, it feels like Lancaster is made for this time of year. Walk around the garden rows to pick apples straight from the trees, hang about at a community fair or festival, and experience the bright leaves of fall in Lancaster. Fall in Lancaster County is also the best time to get local produce and seasonal goods, homemade crafts (工艺品) at roadside stands and farmers’ markets.
Winter
Brave the cold or enjoy the warmer climates of the great indoors—winter in Lancaster County is a wonderland filled with exciting things to do and see. Festive holiday events and shows are also plentiful in Lancaster, making for a pleasant holiday season.
1. Which season of Lancaster may bird watchers like best?| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Fall. | D．Winter. |
| A．Build gardens. | B．Watch sunset. |
| C．Buy farm products. | D．Experience various festive events. |
| A．Travel. | B．Culture. | C．Education. | D．Environment |
| A．Watch a movie. | B．See the weather report. | C．Go on a business trip. |
| A．He is angry. | B．He enjoys driving. | C．He wants to phone Lily. |
1. Why does Mike fail to do part-time work?
| A．He prefers studying to working. | B．He has enough pocket money. | C．He spares no time. |
| A．High school students. | B．College students. | C．Parents. |
| A．One can decide the cost of tutoring. |
| B．It is open to all college students. |
| C．The working hours are flexible. |
| A．To have a master’s degree. |
| B．To be a senior year college student. |
| C．To work for no less than five hours a week. |
1. What kind of food is Mr. Brown’s favorite?
| A．Sugary food. | B．Salty food. | C．Hot food. |
| A．At home. | B．At a restaurant. | C．In the workplace. |
| A．Doctor and patient. | B．Husband and wife. | C．Colleagues. |
| A．It’s too difficult. | B．It’s poorly paid. | C．It’s sometimes boring. |
9 . Canyoning
The sports of canyoning (蹦谷) explore the high-energy environment where water meets rock on the coast. Protected by wetsuits and helmets, people jump from cliffs and waterfalls and discover caves that would not normally be arrived at.
It was first done in the U.K. by TYF Adventure (01437 721611, www.tyf.com) and several thousand people jump from the cliffs near St David’s each year. A half day canyoning trip costs ￡50 (￡30 for children under 16).
Diving
Diving is not popular with British people. The difficulties of wild waters are greater because the water is colder and not clear enough, but the coasts of Cornwall, Wales and Scotland have some of the best diving in the world.
The British Sub Aqua Club (0870 112 9133, www.bsac.com) and the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (01580 819688, www.padi.com) run courses teaching the important skills.
Surfing
The best surfing places in the UK are on the southwest coast where it is warmer, especially in Cornwall. The best time of year to surf in the UK is late summer and autumn.
The British Surfing Association (01479 861256, www.britsurf.co.uk) has a list of famous surf schools around the country.
Rock climbing
The most popular natural rocks in Britain include the Peak District, the Lake District, while large areas of Scotland are a climber’s ideal place. Climbing courses and climbing walls can be found on the website of the British Mountaineering Council (0870 010 4878, www.thebmc.co.uk).
1. If a couple with their child of 15 join in Canyoning for a day, they will pay ________.| A．￡130 | B．￡160 | C．￡260 | D．￡320 |
| A．Canyoning. | B．Diving. | C．Surfing. | D．Rock climbing. |
| A．Visitors who want to pay a visit to Britain |
| B．Visitors in Britain who are keen on extreme sports |
| C．Chinese students who are interested in British culture |
| D．Travelers who are enthusiastic about camping in China |
10 . It's always adventurous and romantic to visit an island country. Take a look at some breathtakingly beautiful island countries in the world, which everyone should visit at least once in his lifetime
Maldives
It' s believed that Maldives is one of the most popular honeymoon(蜜月) places as well as one of the most beautiful island countries. Situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Maldives is made up of a series of ancient coral reefs that grow up along the sides of ancient volcanoes, with fascinating beaches
Fiji
Fiji has plenty of surprises for any adventurous traveler. It is famous for the worlds best surf scenes, attracting many surfing lovers to ride the great waves. Well, if surfing is not for you and you love sitting on the beach and relaxing, hiking or seeing breathtaking waterfalls, Fiji is also a suitable island country to visit
Malta
Malta, a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, has a rich history and culture. There are amazing sky-high cliffs to climb>, wonderful temples to visit and lots of amazing places to go diving. There are plenty of interesting things to explore here and everyone can find something to enjoy. The historic part of Malta is shown in its architecture. great walled cities, and many underground tunnels.
1. Which place will be most likely to be chosen by a newly-married couple according to the text?| A．Maldives | B．the Mediterranean Sea | C．Malta | D．Fiji |
| A．You can see the world's most breathtaking waterfalls |
| B．It is surfing lovers favourite island country |
| C．There are sky-high cliffs to explore. |
| D．You can try the world's longest |
| A．Hike on green plains | B．Ride the greatest waves |
| C．See breathtaking waterfalls | D．Explore underground tunnels |
