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Thursday October 4
BIRD FEEDING BASICS 10：00 a. m. －11：30 a. m.
Join an environmental educator to learn about winter bird identification，types of bird feeders and the different birdseed available at Kettle Creek.
Stroudsburg—8050 Running Valley Road
(570)6293061
$6 Outdoors Registration required
Saturday October 6
CREATING NATURE BOOKS 10：00 a. m. －Noon
Join local children’s artist and author Barrett George for a handson bookmaking workshop. No previous drawing experience necessary. Then enjoy a meet and greet book signing with the author. Gather at the Pocono Environmental Education Center.
Dingmans Ferry—538 Emery Road
(570)8282319
$5 Registration required
Saturday October 13
FALL FOLIAGE HIKE 10：00 a. m. －Noon
All ages are welcome to enjoy the fall foliage(树叶) and learn a little about why fall is such a special time of the year. Wear comfortable footwear.
Lake Ariel—94 Sanctuary Road
(570)6899494
Free Registration required
Sunday October 14
INTRO TO ORIENTEERING 10：00 a. m. －Noon
Orienteering(定向越野赛) is easy to learn but difficult to master. It’s always challenging. It is often called the “thinking sport” because it involves map reading and decisionmaking in addition to a great workout. Learn the basics of how to use a map and compass on an orienteering course and see if you can locate all the markers.
Lake Ariel—1475 Ledgedale Road
(570)6986154
$7 Outdoors Registration required
( )1．Who will most probably come to the event on October 4?
A．Gardeners. B．Businessmen.
C．Bird lovers. D．Art collectors.
( )2．What can you learn from Barrett George?
A．Social manners. B．Bookmaking skills.
C．Drawing lessons. D．Environmental protection.
( )3．What is special about FALL FOLIAGE HIKE?
A．It’s free of charge. B．It lasts the longest time.
C．It takes place in the open air. D．It’s intended for local children.
【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了四项课外活动并分别介绍了它们的内容、时间、地点、联系方式和收费情况。
1．C 推理判断题。BIRD FEEDING BASICS的活动时间是10月4日，根据BIRD FEEDING BASICS部分内容可知，在这个活动中可以了解到很多关于鸟类的知识。由此可知，最有可能参加10月4日的活动的是鸟类爱好者。
2．B 细节理解题。根据CREATING NATURE BOOKS部分关键内容可知，在巴雷特·乔治的工作坊中，可以学到关于手工制书的方法。由此可知，你能从巴雷特·乔治身上学到制书的技巧。
3．A 细节理解题。根据FALL FOLIAGE HIKE部分关键句“Free Registration required”可知，参加FALL FOLIAGE HIKE注册是免费的，而文中其他三个活动的注册都是需要费用的。由此可知，FALL FOLIAGE HIKE的特别之处在于它是免费的。
