高效作业 12 [必修第三册 Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations] Ⅰ.阅读理解 A Choice of Walks for Beginners and Experienced Walkers The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner，experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks. Walk 1—The Natural World With environmentalist anna Lamhna as the guide，this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs. Date and Time： Saturday，1st October，at 09：00 Start Point： Scratoes Bridge Walk Duration： 6 hours Walk 2—Introduction to Hillwalking Emmanuel Chappard，an experienced guide，has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips. Date and Time： Sunday，2nd October，at 09：00 Start Point： Deerpark Car Park Walk Duration： 5 hours Walk 3—Moonlight Under the Stars Walking at nighttime is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch(手电筒) along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate. Date and Time： Saturday，1st October，at 18：30 Start Point： The Town Hall Walk Duration： 3 hours Walk 4—Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest This informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path. Date and Time： Sunday，2nd October，at 11：45 Start Point： Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area Walk Duration： 1.5 hours ( )1.Which walk takes the shortest time A.The Natural World. B.Introduction to Hillwalking. C.Moonlight Under the Stars. D.Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest. ( )2.What are participants in Walk 3 required to do A.Wear proper clothes. B.Join a walking club. C.Get special permits. D.Bring a survival guide. ( )3.What do the four walks have in common A.They involve difficult climbing. B.They are for experienced walkers. C.They share the same start point. D.They are scheduled for the weekend. B In ancient Maya civilisation，cacao—which chocolate is made from—wasn’t just for the elites(精英). Traces of the sacred plant show up in antiques from all types of neighbourhoods and in and around a former Maya city，researchers report in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The finding suggests that，contrary to previous thinking，cacao was consumed at every social level of Maya society. “Now we know that the ceremonies with cacao were likely played out by everyone，” says Anabel Ford，an archaeologist at the University of California，Santa Barbara. Cacao was sacred to the ancient Maya ... ...
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