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A good hiking trip should be planned out ahead of time.Whether it is a hike on a mountain trail or through the woods, an enjoyable hiking trip can easily turn into a dangerous situation if safety is not considered well.North Mountain State Park recommends hikers consider the following tips before hitting any trails：
Make a copy of your itinerary to give to a family member or a friend.Make sure that someone close to you knows where you are and how long you will be gone.
Wear a good pair of hiking boots or strong athletic shoes.The right shoes will keep you safe, warm, and comfortable.
Prepare for various types of weather conditions.Check the forecast before you leave; take along sunglasses and extra clothing (e.g. a hat and /or a jacket for a day hike).
Pack plenty of food and water.Consider how long your hike will be and pack accordingly.
Pack basic and essential supplies.Bring a firstaid kit, a flashlight, a pocket knife, a map of the area (if available), and a compass.You may need other supplies, such as matches, depending on the length of your hike.
Determine what time the sun sets.This information is available in most local newspapers.Most people become lost after nightfall, so it is important to know this information in advance.
Stay on properly marked trails.Stay on established trails to decrease the chances of becoming lost.Staying on established trails also lowers the risk of doing harm to rare and endangered plants.
Carry a whistle.Using a loud whistle is a good way to call attention to your location if you get lost.
Keep an eye out for wildlife.Do not approach animals in the wild, even if they seem friendly.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (WSPRC)manages a diverse system of more than 120 parks.The 90yearold park system, which receives nearly 48 million visits a year, ranks 4th nationally in dayuse attendance, 10th in overnight attendance, and the WSPRC has a smaller budget than most states.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。文章主要介绍了去North Mountain State Park远足应该做的准备工作。
1．The underlined word “itinerary” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________．
A．a goal B．an address
C．a phone book D．a travel plan
D [词义猜测题。根据第二段Make a copy of your itinerary to give to a family member or a friend.Make sure that someone close to you knows where you are and how long you will be gone.可知，确保你亲近的人知道你在哪里，你去多久，推知是把你的旅游计划告诉你的家人或者朋友。所以是旅游计划的意思。]
2．According to the text, if hikers ignore what time the sun sets, they might ________．
A．have difficulty finding supplies
B．need extra clothing
C．be attacked by wild animals
D．become lost
D [细节理解题。根据第七段中的Most people become lost after nightfall，so it is important to know this information可知，大部分人在夜幕降临后会迷失方向，所以了解这些信息是很重要的。]
3．According to the text, hikers are advised ________．
A．to bring friendly animals home
B．to use loud whistles
C．to set up camps
D．to take new trails
B [细节理解题。根据倒数第三段Carry a whistle.Using a loud whistle is a good way to call attention to your location if you get lost.可知，徒步旅行者被建议带一个口哨以防迷路让别人注意到你的位置。]
4．The purpose of the text is to ________．
A．attract people's interest in the park
B．explain the hiking routes
C．explain how to be safe when hiking
D．introduce various kinds of parks to visitors
C [推理判断题。根据全文及文章第一段North Mountain State Park recommends hikers consider the following tips before hitting any trails：可推断出，本文的主要目的是建议徒步旅行者在旅行时如何注意安全。]
【解题策略】 阅读理解通常都会出现词义猜测题，要求学生从上下文理解中概括出生词或短语的词义。学生作此类题型时，首先要找到所猜测词所在文章的位置，然后在理解文章大意的基础之上，对此词前后句反复研读，最后根据前后句猜测出词义。例如小题1要求猜测出itinerary的含义，就是根据后句Make sure that someone close to you knows where you are and how long you will be gone.确保你亲近的人知道你在哪里，你去多久。从而推测出itinerary为“旅行计划”之意。
