A
Thursday October 4
BIRD FEEDING BASICS 10:00 am-11:30 am
Join an environmental educator to learn about winter bird identification, types of bird feeders and the different birdseed available at Kettle Creek.
Stroudsburg-8050 Running Valley Road
(570) 629-3061
$ 6 Outdoors Registration required
Saturday October 6
CREATING NATURE BOOKS 10:00 am-Noon
Join local children’s artist and author Barrett George for a hands-on bookmaking workshop. No previous drawing experience necessary. Then enjoy a meet and greet book signing with the author. Gather at the Pocono Environmental Education Center.
Dingmans Ferry-538 Emery Road
(570) 828-2319
$ 5 Registration required
Saturday October 13
FALL FOLIAGE HIKE 10:00 am-Noon
All ages are welcome to enjoy the fall foliage (树叶) and learn a little about why fall is such a special time of the year. Wear comfortable footwear.
Lake Ariel-94 Sanctuary Road
(570) 689-9494
Free Registration required
Sunday October 14
INTRO TO ORIENTEERING 10:00 am-Noon
Orienteering (越野识途比赛) is easy to learn but difficult to master. It’s always challenging. It is often called the “thinking sport” because it involves map reading and decision-making in addition to a great workout. Learn the basics of how to use a map and compass on an orienteering course and see if you can locate all the markers.
Lake Ariel-1475 Ledgedale Road
(570) 698-6154
$ 7 Outdoors Registration required
1. Who will most probably come to the event on October 4?
A. Gardeners. B. Businessmen. C. Bird lovers. D. Art collectors.
2. What can you learn from Barrett George?
A. Social manners. B. Bookmaking skills.
C. Drawing lessons. D. Environmental protection.
3. What is special about FALL FOLIAGE HIKE?
A. It’s free of charge. B. It lasts the longest time.
C. It takes place in the open air. D. It’s intended for local children.
4. Which number should you call if you are interested in sports?
A. (570) 629-3061. B. (570) 828-2319.
C. (570) 689-9494. D. (570) 698-6154.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了四项课外活动，分别介绍了它们的内容、时间、地点、联系方式和收费情况。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。BIRD FEEDING BASICS的活动时间是10月4日，根据BIRD FEEDING BASICS部分关键句“Join an environmental educator to learn about winter bird identification, types of bird feeders and the different birdseed available at Kettle Creek.”（加入一个环境教育活动，了解冬季鸟类的辨别，鸟类喂食器的类型，了解可以在Kettle Creek找到的不同的鸟食。）可知，在这个活动中可以了解到很多关于鸟类的知识。由此可知，最有可能参加10月4日的活动的是鸟类爱好者。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据CREATING NATURE BOOKS部分关键句“Join local children’s artist and author Barrett George for a hands-on bookmaking workshop.”（加入当地的儿童艺术家和作家Barrett George的一个用手工制书的工作坊。）可知，在Barrett George的工作坊中，可以学到关于手工制书的方法。由此可知，你能从Barrett George身上学到制书的技巧。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据FALL FOLIAGE HIKE部分关键句“Free Registration required”（需要免费注册）可知，参加FALL FOLIAGE HIKE注册是免费的，而文中其他三个活动的注册都是需要费用的。由此可知，FALL FOLIAGE HIKE的特别之处在于它是免费的。故选A项。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据INTRO TO ORIENTEERING部分关键句“Orienteering (越野识途比赛) is easy to learn but difficult to master.”（越野识途比赛很容易学但很难掌握）和“Learn the basics of how to use a map and compass on an orienteering course and see if you can locate all the markers.”（学习如何在越野识途比赛过程中使用地图和指南针的基础知识，看看你是否能找到所有的标记。）可知，在这个活动中我们能学到在越野识途比赛过程中使用地图和指南针的基础知识，由此可知，这项活动学到的知识与运动有关，所以如果你对体育感兴趣，可以来参加这个活动，活动介绍中提到电话号码是(570) 698-6154。故选D项。
