New Paltz, New York

Often over shadowed by the nearby legendary Appalachian trail, New Paltz is an adorable little town with exceptional outdoor activities.

Bordered by the Shawangunk Mountains, New Paltz is just a hop, skip and jump away from Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park Preserve in addition to countless other trails that can be used for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

After spending the day either swimming in the lakes in the Minnewaska State Park or rock climbing in the "Gunks," visitors can cool down by getting homemade ice-cream in town.

Glacier, Washington

Sandwiched in the Cascade Mountains, Glacier is the welcoming post for Mount Baker Ski Area and the North Cascades National Park, according to travel guide Go Northwest website.

Originally a gold mining town turned to coal mining and logging, Glacier now hosts hikers and river rafters in the summer, and snow skiers and snowboarders in the winter, according to the website.

Although visitors have to leave the town to get gas, they are guaranteed a fantastic robust breakfast burrito(煎饼) before their day of outdoor pursuits, according to National Geographic.

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Although known for the National Laboratory that brought the atomic bomb, Los Alamos also offers great outdoor ventures, according to Trip Advisor.

In the rough mountain area, visitors can see wildlife and ancient ruins in Bandelier National Monument, according to the website.

In addition to rock climbing and mountain biking, snow skiing on Pajarito Mountains is another possible sport, according to the website.

St. Augustine, Florida

Settled over 500 years ago by a Spanish explorer looking for the "Fountain of Youth," St. Augustine is known for historic streets and 19th century architecture, according to travel website Fodors Travel.

The town parallels beaches of the Anastasia State Park where visitors can swim, surf and tan, according to the website.

After a day in the sun, tourist can travel into the historic town and nosh on fresh seafood including alligator, according to the website.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Cornered by the Great lakes, Michigan's Upper Peninsula has it all — forests, cliffs, mountains, waterfalls and glacier lakes.

Cliffs perfect for diving overlook pockets of water filled with grassy spots and sand dunes(沙丘).

Hikers can meander next to rivers or wrestle through the overgrown forests to the peaks of mountains, according to Midwest Living magazine.

When winter tumbles in, snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing takes over, according to the magazine.

Brattleboro, Vermont

Considered as an artistic paradise, Brattleboro is removed from the bustle of New England city life.

Visitors can spend the day biking around between food stands and farmers' markets for chutney, marmalade and cheese, according to New York Magazine.

For the winter, world-class ski jumpers gather in the small town for the two-day Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition, according to the magazine.

BY LUCIE COUILLARD NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

46. If yoare interested in atomic energy science and outdoor adventures, yocan visit__________.

A. New Paltz, New York B. Los Alamos, New Mexico

C. St. Augustine, Florida D. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

47. Yoare advised to visit Brattleboro, Vermont for its___________.

A. art exhibition B. ski jumping competition

C. food fair D. canoeing competition

48. How many places can provide activities like skiing in winter?

A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

49. Where is the passage probably taken from?

A. a newspaper. B. a magazine. C. a travel journal. D. a website.

C

In the 1993 film Jurassic Park, several species of dinosaurs have been brought back to life using DNA millions of years old. The story is of course fiction, but it reflects recent advances in genetic engineering which are getting ever closer to reality. At this point no one really suggests bringing back dinosaurs, but there are a number of serious proposals to revive extinct species. The animals on this possible comeback list include the woolly mammoth, an elephant-like creature that wandered the plains of Siberia; the moa, a giant flightless bird from New Zealand; the thylacine, a dog-like hunter also known

as the Tasmanian tiger because of the dark stripes down its back; and the bucardo, a mountain goat from Spain.

These animals had very little in common and in most cases lived eras apart. The woolly mammoth, for example, died many thousands of years ago while the bucardo became extinct only around the year 2000. But, all these species lived at the same time as humans, and humans have been largely responsible for their destruction. So it seems somehow fitting that we are now thinking of reviving them.