阅读理解 The Sands of Time St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is much more th
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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is much more than just golden sands and beautiful flowers.
The area has a long human history too. From Stone Age hunters to amazing pioneers, discover the
daring deeds and sad stories from St Cyrus" past. Date: 23rd August 2010 Time. 2 p. m. -3:45 p. m.
Type of event. Guided walk
Between the Tides
A celebration of the world between the tides. Join local salmon (大马哈鱼) fisherman Jim Ritchie
on a fascinating walk to learn how local folk have made a living from the world between the tides,
harvesting salmon from the beach at St Cyrus for hundreds of years. Date: 25th August 2010 Time:
2 p. m. -4 p. m.
Type of event: Family event
Ice & Fire
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve has had an eventful life! From its days near the equator (赤道)
to volcanic eruptions and ice ages. Celebrate the start of Scottish Geology Month with a walk through
the reserve and travel back in time to uncover the clues to St Cyrus" past hidden in the cliffs. Date: 31st
August 2010 Time: 2 p. m. -3:45 p. m. Type of event: Guided walk
Scary Stories
It"s getting darker at nights... it"s almost Halloween, when the ghosts (鬼怪) come out to play. Join
us for some spooky stories of Dinnet and Deeside long ago... and listen out for things that sound strange
in the night! Date: 25th October 2010 Time: 7 p. m. -9 p. m. Type of event: Family event
Note:
* All under 18"s must be accompanied by an adult
* Pets allowed: No
* Cost: Free
* Phone: 01674830736
* Location: SNH Visitor Centre, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
B. Scary Stories.
C. The Sands of Time.
D. Ice & Fire.
B. frightening
C. real
D. funny
B. They are held in the evening.
C. People can"t take their pets with them.
D. People need to be guided during the journey.
B. a tenyearold child can attend these events only in adults" company
C. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is famous for salmon
D. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve was set up not long ago
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| A. one activity B. two activities C. three activities D. four activities |
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| 1. How much does it cost if your grandparents bring you to Children"s Museum after school? |
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| 2. In what way do you learn and play in Suffolk County Farm and Education Center? |
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| 3. What is the special feature of Sudan Center Open House? |
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| 4. On Monday, you cannot go to . |
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| 1. The first writing tip given is mostly about________ |
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| 3. Information in the passage suggests that________. |
| A．the essay contest has been carefully planned B．the students of the school are all athletic lovers C．most essay contestants have published their work previously D．Mr. Markham is an English teacher at Centerville High School |
| 3. The prize section of the poster is included in order to________. |
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| 4. Thanks are given to the Centerville Writers" Association because it has________. |
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| 5. What do we know by inference from the passage?_______ |
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