Listen carefully.Don't answer too quickly.At least,don't say"yes" too soon.A friend might ask ,"Want to take a hike?" You should say ,"Where?"If he replies "The entire Appalachian Trail(阿巴拉契亞國家步道)",take warning.Here's why.
The trail is one of the longest marked footpaths in the world.It starts at Springer Mountain,Georgia.It winds along the top of the mountains.It goes through 14 states.It ends at Mount Katahdin ,Maine.As the crow(烏鴉) flies ,this is about 2,200 miles.But when walked ,the trail is 2 ,600 miles.If you walk nonstop ,it takes about six months to walk through the trail.
Most hikers begin from Springer Mountain.They start around April 1.This is why.The snow has probably melted in the south.But there may still be snow in the north.By the time they reach Maine ,the snow will have been long gone.What's the chance of making it nonstop?Here is the data.About 1 ,500 people try it each year.About 300 people make jye.ai.It is a great challenge indeed.
Careful planning is necessary.There are problems to solve.The biggest one is the weight on one's back.Too many hikers start out with too much.Wise ones don't carry food.They send packages to post offices along the way.There are no campfires allowed.Some shelters are near the path.But the trail is crowded.It is hard to find space.A perfect tent is necessary.And it rains a lot.Great rain gear is needed.It should be light.
Benton MacKaye founded the trail.The first section of the trail was opened in 1923.It is cared for by volunteers in each state.Do you plan to go?Read lots of books by people who've done it.
(1)What is the example of the crow in Paragraph 2 used to show? CC
A.The trail's view.
B.The trail's height.
C.The trail's distance.
D.The trail's danger.
(2)What can we know about the Appalachian Trail? AA
A.Only about one fifth of the hikers succeed in hiking every year.
B.It goes through 14 mountains in all.
C.Most hikers spend a whole year hiking the trail.
D.It is about 2 ,200 miles long.
(3)What does the author advise hikers to do? DD
A.Carry enough water and food.
B.Bring enough maps and equipment.
C.Wear heavy and warm clothing.
D.Send packages along the way ahead of time.
(4)What is the best title for the text? BB
A.Dangers of Hiking
B.Go Hiking on the Appalachian Trail
C.Advice on Hiking with Class
D.Introduction of Great Mountains
【答案】C;A;D;B
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