A
Cycling on Ireland’s West Coast
Don’t worry if you’re not a sporty kind. Our cycling trip is relaxing and easy. The leader drives a car which carries your bags and provides support if needed. But remember you should ride with group members. The group size is usually 9-12.
DAY 1 — The Cliffs of Moher (莫赫悬崖)
Cycling a relaxed 32 km on our first day, we visit Ennistymon, a fine example of an Irish country town with many coloured shop fronts and traditional stone buildings. Then we continue to the seaside towns of Lahinch and Liscannor before we climb to the top of the Cliffs of Moher. These are some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. The day ends in Doolin, where three pubs (酒吧) play the best Irish music!
DAY 2 — The Burren National Park
Covering 48 km on our second day, the highlight (最精彩的部分) is a wonderful coastal ride with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the hills of the Burren on the other. On our way we stop at the lovely beach at Fanore. The day ends at Ballyvaughan, a pretty village on the coast, from where we plan to visit the Ceile in Kilfenora — the home of Irish dancing.
1. What should you do if you take part in the activity?
A. Be strong enough. B. Have a competitive spirit.
C. Cycle with group members. D. Carry everything on your bike.
2. Where can you find many shops with coloured fronts?
A. Doolin. B. Lahinch.
C. Liscannor. D. Ennistymon.
3. What will you do on the second day?
A. Ride more. B. Play Irish music.
C. Climb the sea cliffs. D. Have a night at Fanore.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了爱尔兰西海岸的骑行旅程，并详细介绍了为期两天的旅程的具体安排。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由第一段中关键句“But remember you should ride with group members.”可知，骑行者应该和团队成员一起骑行。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由第二段中关键句“Cycling a relaxed 32 km on our first day, we visit Ennistymon, a fine example of an Irish country town with many coloured shop fronts and traditional stone buildings.”可知，在Ennistymon（恩尼斯蒂蒙）我们可以看到彩色店面和传统的石头建筑。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由第三段中关键句“Covering 48 km on our second day”可知，第二天我们要骑行48千米。再由第二段中关键句“Cycling a relaxed 32 km on our first day”可知，我们第一天骑行了32千米，换句话说，第二天骑行的路程比第一天多。故选A项。
【点睛】细节理解题的解题方法：1. 画出题干关键词；2. 寻找文章中对应关键句；3. 分析选项，选出答案。例如本篇文章中的第二小题，题干关键词为“shops with coloured fronts”，浏览文章，锁定第二段中的关键句“Cycling a relaxed 32 km on our first day, we visit Ennistymon, a fine example of an Irish country town with many coloured shop fronts and traditional stone buildings.”， 可知在Ennistymon（恩尼斯蒂蒙）我们可以看到彩色店面和传统的石头建筑。故选D项。
