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Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do. While visiting the Lone Star State this summer, don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas, best summer vacation activities.
Visit Sea World
There are sea life shows, adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park. A great many activities are waiting for you at Sea World.
Windsurf (风帆冲浪) at South Padre
With miles of shallow，calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds conning off the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream.
Swim at Barton Springs
Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park. It was formed when Barton Creek was built. Since its opening, Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state.
Take part in an outdoor adventure
In the scenic Texas Hill Country, Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities, including boating, hiking, camping and more.
Camp and hike in Big Bend Park
Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way. Backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching and camping — you name it. If it can be done outdoors, it can be done in Big Bend.
1. The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1 is another name for ________.
A. Texas B. San Antonio C. South Padre D. Gulf of Mexico
2. When you visit Sea World, you can enjoy the following EXCEPT ________.
A. sea life shows B. adventure camps C. climbing D. exciting rides
3. Where can you go if you want your windsurfing dream to come true?
A. San Antonio. B. South Padre. C. Barton Springs. D. Texas Hill Country
4. Where does this text most probably come from?
A. A healthy newspaper B. A science fiction novel
C. A travel website D. A project handbook
