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(2019·昆明高三摸底调研测试)
Hiking England
DAY 1：ST. BEES TO ENNERDALE BRIDGE
Our journey sets out early this morning with a Coast to Coast tradition, approaching the Irish Sea. Then set off along the rocks of St. Bees Head. Turning inland, we’ll pause for a typical pub lunch on our way to Ennerdale Bridge, located at the foot of the Lake District mountains. (15 miles hiking, 8 hours)
Accommodations: Ennerdale Country House Hotel
DAY 2: ENNERDALE BRIDGE TO HONISTER
Today we’ll walk into the impressive Lake District National Park, where glasslike lakes reflect mountains that rise from their shores. Our pleasant walk covers the southern edge of Ennerdale Water and the park’s most western lake. After lunch near the Black Sail Hut, climb a 2，000foot mountain and take in the beautiful views of lakes and pastures(牧场). We finish in Borrowdale, a short transfer(转乘) from our hotel. (13 miles hiking, 9 hours)
Accommodations: Inn on the Lake
DAY 3: GRASMERE TO GLENRIDDING
Take a short drive to Grasmere, where the great poet William Wordsworth wrote some of his most wellknown works. Visit the poet’s home, and walk through the village where he found inspiration. Then climb over Grisedale Hause enjoying views of Helvellyn, England’s thirdhighest mountaintop. Hike down the valley toward Lake Ullswater and spend the night in Glenridding. (9 miles hiking, 5 hours)
Accommodations: Glenridding Lake Hotel
DAY 4: LAKE ULLSWATER TO BAMPTON
The day begins with a scenic journey on Lake Ullswater to Howtown. From here, we cross a historic Roman road on our way to Bampton. A short transfer takes us to our hotel in the typical English village of Ravenstonedale. (12 miles hiking, 7 hours)
Accommodations: The Black Swan
【解题导语】 本文介绍了由海岸向内陆为期四天的徒步英格兰行程。
1．When do travellers walk the longest distance?
A．On Day 1． B．On Day 2.
C．On Day 3. D．On Day 4.
A 解析：细节理解题。根据行程可知，第一天至第四天的徒步行程分别是15英里、13英里、9英里和12英里，故游客在第一天的徒步距离最长。
2．Where is William Wordsworth’s home?
A．At Grisedale Hause. B．At Helvellyn.
C．At Grasmere. D．At Glenridding.
C 解析：细节理解题。根据DAY 3行程介绍中的“Take a short drive to Grasmere, where the great poet William Wordsworth wrote some of his most wellknown works. Visit the poet’s home, and walk through the village where he found inspiration．”可知，Grasmere是英国伟大诗人威廉·华兹华斯的故乡。
3．What is special about Ravenstonedale?
A．It offers travellers a nice pub lunch.
B．It presents beautiful views of pastures.
C．It has England’s thirdhighest mountaintop.
D．It is an example of traditional English villages.
D 解析：细节理解题。根据DAY 4 描述中的“A short transfer takes us to our hotel in the typical English village of Ravenstonedale．”可知，Ravenstonedale是一个典型的英式乡村。故选D。
