I. Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.
Maine’s woods are perfect for a hiking and camping vacation. You might try Baxter State Park in the north. This 200,000-acre park is named after Percival Baxter, a governor of Maine who bought the land little by little and then gave it to the state. The park has many trails and campsites; some you can reach only by boat. (By the way, if you need any supplies, you can find them in Freeport, Maine at L.L. Bean, the outdoor clothing and equipment store. L.L. Bean is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year!)
Maine has hundreds of lakes and rivers for boating. Maine is also popular among hunters, because of its many deer, bears, squirrels, and rabbits.
In September, people drive through Maine to see the leaves turn all shades of red, yellow, and orange.
When the snows arrive - and they usually arrive early - skiers rush off to Maine’s many mountains.
Depending on the kind of vacation you want, you can visit Maine at just about any time of year. The one time not to visit is May, when the fierce black flies make their yearly visit!
26. Which of the following Maine vacations can you take in Maine?
a. a seaside vacation b. a camping and hiking vacation
c. a skiing vacation d. any kind of vacation you want
27. In the context of the first paragraph, the word ‘try’ means _____.
a. to attempt to do something
b. use or do something to find out if you like it
c. to go to a particular place hoping to find someone or something
d. to judge a case in a court of law
28. From reading the passage, it seems that _____.
a. the fierce black flies appear in Maine every day of the year
b. people drive to Maine just to see the autumn leaves
c. some people come to Maine to hunt
d. you can reach Baxter State Park only by boat
29. According to the passage, when can we visit Maine?
a. We can visit Maine every day of the year.
b. We can visit Maine in the fall.
c. We can visit Maine in the winter - when the snows arrive.
d. We can visit Maine whenever we like except in May.
30. Which of the following statements is false?
a. Maine has many lakes and rivers.
b. Baxter is the name of a governor of Maine.
c. Maine has a lot of mountains.
d. You can get free supplies in Freeport, Maine at L.L. Bean.
