Hiking(远足) is a great way to get active and reduce stress while you are exploring the city.Visit our page to find some of the best free walking tours across New York City.
Community Days at Conference House Park
Wednesday，September 19，2018 12：00 p．m.－2：00 p．m.
Enjoy new gardens at the Visitor Center.Explore and help repair the three selfdesigned gardens：vegetable，native plant，and sculpture.Experience kids crafts，adult art programs，Tai Chi and more in this lovely setting.
Position：Conference House Park，298 Satterlee Street，Staten Island
Event Organizer：Conference House Park
Phone Number：(718)227－1463
Contact Email：john.kilcullen@ parks.nyc.qov
Greenbelt on the Go
Tuesday，August 14，2018 10：00 a．m.－11：30 a．m.
Join us for relaxing walks through our parks.Enjoy the pretty views of them，as we point out a few of the distinct features that make each park special.The length of each hike will be determined by the pace of the group.Registration is required.To register，please email naturecenter@ sigreenbelt.org before August 14.
Position：Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley，700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten Island
Event Organizer：Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy，Greenbelt Environmental Education Department
Phone Number：(718)351－3450
Contact Email：naturecenter@ sigreenbelt.org
Adult Afternoon Hikes
Wednesday，October 10，2018 1：30 p．m.－3：00 p．m.
Get familiar with the Greenbelt and local parks by hiking with other adults！You're encouraged to bring small meals and drinks for the break time.
Position：Greenbelt Nature Center in Blood Root Valley，700 Rockland Avenue at Brielle Avenue Staten Island
Event Organizer：Staten Island Greenbelt Conservancy，Greenbelt Environmental Education Department
Phone Number：(718)351－3450
Contact Email：naturecenter@ sigreenbelt.org
The South Pole at Wards Point
Thursday，November 15，2018 7：00 a．m.－7：00 p．m.
The three miles of nearby natural shoreline are a sandy beach.Shells，rocks，and stones of every shape and size can be found here.Not to be missed are the park's other attractions：acres of woodland，four galleries，and five historic houses!
Position：Conference House Park Visitor Center in Conference House Park，298 Satterless Street，Staten Island
Event Organizer：Conference House Park
Contact Email：john.kilcullen@ parks.nyc.qov
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。作者在文中介绍了四项适合人们户外远足的活动。
1．Which walking tour may attract people interested in Chinese culture?
A．Community Days at Conference House Park.
B．Greenbelt on the Go.
C．Adult Afternoon Hikes.
D．The South Pole at Wards Point.
A [考查细节理解。依据题干中的Chinese culture可知，需要在四个活动中寻找和中国元素有关的内容，第一项活动Community Days at Conference House Park中的Tai Chi与此匹配，因此选A。]
2．What do we know about Greenbelt on the Go?
A．The length of the hike is settled.
B．People will visit three distinct parks.
C．It takes place in Conference House Park.
D．Visitors need to register in advance.
D [考查细节理解。依据Greenbelt on the Go部分的Registration is required. To register, please email naturecenter@ sigreenbelt.org before August 14可知，参加该活动需要提前登记，因此选D。]
3．Which number or email address should a sealover choose for information?
A．(718)227－1463.
B．naturecenter@ sigreenbelt.org.
C．(718)351－3450.
D．john.kilcullen@ parks.nyc.qov.
D [考查细节理解。依据第四项活动的The three miles of nearby natural shoreline are a sandy beach ... found here可知，这里适合喜欢沙滩、海岸、大海的人，所以喜欢大海的人应该给The South Pole at Wards Point活动的联系邮箱发邮件咨询信息，因此选D。]
4．What do the four walking tours have in common?
A．They are all for adults.
B．They all charged no fees.
C．They're held by the same organizer.
D．They require visitors to bring food.
B [考查细节理解。依据第一段的第二句可知，这四项远足活动都是免费的，因此选B。]
