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As summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand.One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel.Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that taking risks and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.
Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer.Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in upstate New York.Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life.When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe of the geological process that shaped the canyon.
Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking.There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries.In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends.There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures.For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends.When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me.
Next fall, I will attend college.In the meantime, though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel.Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine.When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者常常会在暑假外出旅行探险，并且收获不少。
1．We can learn from the first paragraph that the writer .
A．likes travelling with his father B．can't take good care of himself
C．has never been to unfamiliar places D．likes challenging himself by travelling
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的I have found that taking risks and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience可以推知，作者喜欢通过旅行挑战自己。
2．Which of the following can make your adventure more enjoyable according to the author?
A．Exploring the parks.
B．Going to different countries.
C．Going on weekend camping trips.
D．Travelling with your parents or friends.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable with family or a few friends.可知，和家人或朋友一起旅行会更快乐。
3．In the coming summer, the writer will ．
A．go to college B．visit close friends
C．go on an adventure D．camp out in upstate New York again
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据最后一段内容可知，今年夏天，作者要继续旅行，享受冒险。
4．The writer probably is ．
A．a friendly guide B．a college student
C．a warmhearted teacher D．a school student
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的Next fall, I will attend college.等信息可以推知，作者要去上大学，说明他现在还是个学生。
