1 . Building a woodland den with friends and family is a great way to explore nature, have fun and improve your teamwork skills.
A good place to build a den is in a forest or wood. You need to have lots of fallen branches, sticks that bend and perhaps some leaves. Never break branches off trees. Some parks have areas on the edge of woodlands set aside for making a den, with a good supply of materials already on the ground. Don’t build on a slope because this could make your den unstable.
One method is to place long branches upright against a tree. Push them hard into a fork in a low branch of the tree to make it stronger. Fan the upright branches around in a teepee (圆锥形帐篷) shape, making sure the wood won’t slip. Now you can carefully weave smaller, bendy sticks between the uprights to fill in your shelter. Leave some of the higher areas clear so that you can see out.
Keep an opening to act as your entrance and exit. If it’s sunny, use a compass (there are phone apps for this, too) and put your “door” facing south so that you get more sunlight and warmth. Dried leaves can be scattered inside to make the ground better for sitting on. You could also make a tent-shaped den if you have two trees or branches near each other. Place a long branch level between them and put upright branches against it on both sides. Be creative with your shelter structures and make the most of what’s around. You may want to bring string or rope to tie branches together, or perhaps a waterproof sheet to help make a roof or act as a groundsheet.
When you’ve finished, take your items home with you, take your den down and leave the land as you found it. Other people can then build dens and have adventures, too. Remember: always make sure you are accompanied by an adult or have sought their permission first before you set off.
1. What does a den possibly refer to in the passage?| A．An outdoor space to hide away for fun. |
| B．A bushy forest to explore by yourself. |
| C．A good place to shelter from danger. |
| D．A small tent to live in with friends. |
| A．Rescuers. | B．Parents. | C．Teenagers. | D．Teachers. |
(1) Squeeze some long branches into a fork in a low branch.
(2) Weave smaller, bendy sticks between the uprights.
(3) Fan the upright branches around in a cone shape.
(4) Place long branches on end against a tree.
| A．(1)-(3)-(4)-(2) | B．(4)-(1)-(3)-(2) | C．(4)-(2)-(3)-(1) | D．(2)-(1)-(3)-(4) |
| A．We can make a den by taking branches from trees. |
| B．We should wrap the den with dried leaves. |
| C．We can build the den wherever we like. |
| D．We should tear down the den finally. |
