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Country Walks
Hope village
A leisurely (悠闲的) way to spend an hour or two is by visiting the busy village of Hope with its lovely country gardens. A gentle walk towards the hills will soon bring you to excellent views.
Country Park
The Lime House here attracts thousands of visitors, but this is a pleasant walk away from the crowds, through parkland, woods and up onto the hills. Popular with bird-watchers. Allow three hours. The house was built in 1570.
Cornford
This is an easy walk through a little-known valley. See the 200-year-old buildings from the cloth-making industry which now stand empty.
Devonshire Park
Allow at least half a day, or make it a full day by visiting the adventure playground and farmyard. Stop at the cafe (open all day) or enjoy the fantastic gardens. Guided walks are available (可获得的) for small groups.
Howden lake
This two-hour walk attracts thousands of visitors. Children can go sailing on the lake with trainers.
Stanton
This walk is certainly for very fit walkers only—the paths get very slippery (滑的) after rain. Allow six hours and start early! You’re unlikely to meet another person all day. Be sure to pack food—you’ll be up on the hilltops all day.
Strines
You need to be used to walking to successfully complete this seven-hour walk through the wildest scenery in the area. Follow a little-known footpath to the highest point for miles.
Langsett
This is an exciting walk along easy paths, which are crowded at weekend. And it s a popular place for family picnics. Guided walks start from the near village (10am Sundays) and visit 800-year-old woodland.
1. What is special about Country Park?
A. It is in a little-known valley.
B. It includes a house for making cloth.
C. It should be booked ahead of time.
D. It enjoys popularity among bird-watchers.
2. What do Devonshire Park and Langsett have in common?
A. They offer guided walks.
B. They are open for half a day.
C. They are for small groups.
D. They have adventure playgrounds.
3. Which of the following is only suitable for very strong walkers?
A Cornford. B. Stanton. C. Hope Village. D. Howden Lake.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些步行的景点，包括它们各自特色和对参与者的要求等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题County Park中的“Popular with bird-watchers.” （受观鸟者欢迎。）可知，Country Park的特殊之处就在于它在观鸟者中很受欢迎。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题Devonshire Park中“Guided walks are available (可获得的) for small groups.” （小团体可参加有导游的步行活动。），和小标题Langsett中“Guided walks start from the near village (10am Sundays) and visit 800-year-old woodland.” （在导游的带领下，游客可以从附近的村庄出发(周日上午10点)，参观拥有800年历史的林地。）可知，它们的共同之处是都提供导游，故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题Stanton中 “This walk is certainly for very fit walkers only—the paths get very slippery (滑的) after rain. Allow six hours and start early!” （这条路只适合身体健康的人走——雨后路很滑。允许6个小时并且早开始!）可知，到这里步行需要身体强壮的，故选B。
【点睛】应用文多是细节理解题。一般定位关键词适用于解答细节理解题。通过定位关键词解题，考生在阅读题干时，把题干中有标记意义的词或词组标记出来，或者选项中的关键词，然后用这个词回到原文当中定位。如小题1题干中的Country Park，再如小题2题干中的Devonshire Park和Langsett，可以帮助快速找出答案。
