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Long Island’s hiking trails (路线) offer an escape for family time. It’s a relaxing thing to do in the stressful time, so open your senses.
Southampton Trails
Many guided trails are run in Hamptons, some suitable for kids. Behind the South Fork Natural History Museum is a small field with butterflies and birds flying about. Upon arrival, check out the posted map that shows the trails through the fields with a connection that goes all the way to Sag Harbor.
Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay
Half the park is woodland that includes nature walks and a greenhouse. You’ll see lots of wildlife from foxes to birds, a delight for kids. Pick up a map on the website and enjoy the historic Gold Coast property. Walkers can select from different paths, covering about six miles in total, as well as all different lengths to accommodate different ages and abilities.
Richard D. Fowler Preserve, Southampton
A pleasant short hike right in Southampton Village. The trail begins near the intersection of Wickapogue Road and Narrow Lane and heads through a wooded area with a river. Dress properly, for it could be a little muddy. The trail features hedges (树篱) along one side and plantings along the other. It reaches the site where the first settlers spent their first winter about 1640. This trail takes about one hour.
Downs Farm Preserve, Cutchogue
This family-friendly place is an easy walk with the trail a mile long. It’s a very peaceful location to see wildlife and birds. The trail is flat and pushchair-friendly. You’ll also find Downs River, with chairs along the way to rest. Home to the defence works of the Corchaug Indians, the preserve is on the National Park Register of Historic Places and is considered ancient land.
1. What do Southampton Trails and Arboretum State Historic Park have in common?
A. They distribute free tourist maps. B. They’re convenient to get to.
C. They offer guided trails for all ages. D. They’re ideal places for bird watching.
2. What can you do in Downs Farm Preserve?
A. Visit a historical site. B. Appreciate the hilly landscape.
C. Feed wild animals at random. D. Communicate with local Indians.
3. In which hiking trail is appropriate clothing suggested?
A. Southampton Trails. B. Arboretum State Historic Park.
C. Richard D. Fowler Preserve. D. Downs Farm Preserve.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了位于美国纽约东南部岛屿---长岛的四处适合徒步的旅游景点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Southampton Trails中的“ Behind the South Fork Natural History Museum is a small field with butterflies and birds flying about.” 在南福克自然历史博物馆的后面是一片小天地，蝴蝶和鸟儿四处飞舞。根据Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay中的“You’ll see lots of wildlife from foxes to birds, a delight for kids.” 你会看到很多野生动物，从狐狸到鸟类，孩子们都很喜欢。所以Southampton Trails 和Arboretum State Historic Park共同点是它们是观鸟的理想场所。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Downs Farm Preserve, Cutchogue中的“Home to the defence works of the Corchaug Indians, the preserve is on the National Park Register of Historic Places and is considered ancient land.” 作为科肖格印第安人防御工程的所在地，该保护区被列入国家公园历史遗迹名录，被认为是古老的土地。由此可知，在Downs Farm Preserve人们能参观历史遗迹。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Richard D. Fowler Preserve, Southampton中的“Dress properly, for it could be a little muddy.”可知，穿合适的衣服，因为可能有点泥泞。由此可知，建议在Richard D. Fowler Preserve要穿合适的衣服。故选C项。
