Question

Trip 1 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 air 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. Bookings necessary.

Cost: Free                    When: May 8

Trip 2 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. Bookings necessary.

Cost: $ 15             When: May 8, May 15

Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure

Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight 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 limited 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

Equipment to be needed:

•     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 a dangerous place.

Bookings:

•     Bookings for the above trips can be traded by telephone (893 - 4847) or on the Internet at www. Bluemountaintour. com

 

60. Where are these trips?

       A. In a large city.                                       B. In a park in the mountains.

       C. In a special kind of zoo.                         D. In three different countries.

61.   On which trip might you see animals that sleep during the day?

       A. Black Bear Count.                                 B. Garland Valley.

       C. Flashlight Adventure.                             D. None of the trips.

62.   Which of the following is NOT necessary for the three trips?

       A. Good walking shoes.                             B. A pair of glasses.

       C. Food and water.                                    D. A sleeping-bag

63.   What is the best title for the passage?

       A. Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains.          B. Hunting around the Great Mountains.

   C. Interesting Trips in the East of the USA.            D. Adventure Travel in America.

Answer 1

BCDA