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It’s the time of year when we start hiking. As you pack, remember to bring your smartphone. Whether you’re going on a short walk or a long trip, there are a handful of apps that can help.
MapMyHike
This app tracks where you're hiking so you have a map of your route at the end of the hike. It can also track other fitness information like the distance traveled, speed, pace, and even calories burned. You can save the data for your hike, so you can always access the route you look as well as track improvements to your workout.
GaiaGPS
You don't always have cellphone service when hiking, but you always want to know where you are. The GaiaGPS app provides that information. Download maps of different parts of the world, and access the GaiaGPS app in the middle of even the most remote trails. The GPS function makes using the maps simple, and the app will also point to areas of interest.
Backpacking Checklist
One of the worst things is being way out on a trail only to discover you left behind something important. That's why checklists are the best. This checklist app helps you build a customized(定制的) list of things to take with you. Organize different lists based on trail lengths or requirements. Track all your essential items by weight and where you can find them.
WildObs
Using WildObs, you can record your observations of plants and animals and add them to the database. You can ask the community to help you identify something and keep track of everything you've met, and most importantly, you can become a citizen scientist. By recording what you've seen with this app, you're helping scientists keep track of what's happening to the natural world.
1. What can you do with MapMyHike?
A. Record your walking speed. B. Design a suitable hiking route.
C. Locate popular tourist attractions. D. Store the data of your daily activities.
2. What is WildObs intended to do?
A. To provide survival skills. B. To lead the way.
C. To identify wildlife. D. To help make preparations.
3. Which app is most useful before hiking?
A. GaiaGPS. B. MapMyHike.
C. WildObs. D. Backpacking Checklist.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文中介绍了几个徒步旅行中可能用到
应用程序。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“MapMyHike”部分“It can also track other fitness information like the distance traveled, speed, pace, and even calories burned.(它还可以跟踪其他健身信息，如旅行距离、速度、速度，甚至燃烧的卡路里)”可知，有了MapMyHike，你可以记录你的步行速度。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“WildObs”部分“Using WildObs, you can record your observations of plants and animals and add them to the database. You can ask the community to help you identify something and keep track of everything you've met, (使用WildObs，您可以记录您对植物和动物的观察，并将它们添加到数据库中。你可以请求社区帮助你识别一些东西，并记录你遇到的所有事情)”可知，WildObs可用来帮助识别野生动植物，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Backpacking Checklist”部分“One of the worst things is being way out on a trail only to discover you left behind something important. That's why checklists are the best. (最糟糕的一件事就是走得太远，结果发现自己落下了一些重要的东西。这就是为什么背包清单是最好的)”可知，徒步旅行前，背包清单（Backpacking Checklist）是最有用的，故选D。
