A
We run different activities.Not only will you have fun and get some fresh air but you will learn about caring for a horse, preparing for shows and entering competitions.It's a great way to really get to know your favorite horse and meet other teenagers at the Berkshire Riding Centre.
Teen Day Camp
We have created a Teen Day Camp for those who are aged 13 and above.You've probably had a number of lessons but would like to have a day to get out of the house, forget about exams and spend the whole day with horses. The day includes 2 hours of riding, stable management and games!
Suggested age: 13＋
Timings: 9：30 a．m.－3 p．m.(Don't forget to bring a packed lunch and a drink.)
Cost: ￡100
Dressage Days
Learn how to build a competition ground, plait (编成辫子) a horse's tail and prepare a horse for a competition.Participate in a dressage theory lesson and finally compete with all the other members of the day.You'll be awarded.You'll need to dress appropriately.Also, don't forget to bring a packed lunch.
Suggested age: 11＋
Timings: 9：30 a．m.－3：30 p．m.
Cost: ￡85
Clear Round Jumping Days
A single course of jumping will be prepared, starting at 20 cm.The day will be a mix of instruction and jumping.You'll warm up in the playpen (围栏) and participate in three rounds of jumping.You choose if the rounds are at different heights or all at the same height.When not jumping or warming up you'll receive instruction from an instructor.You can also jump different horses if you want to.Bring a packed lunch.
Suggested age: 11＋
Timings: 10 a．m.－3 p．m. (Your section will last about 2 hours.Start times will be confirmed.)
Cost: ￡45
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Berkshire Riding Centre为青少年准备的一些活动。
1．What can participants learn at the Berkshire Riding Centre?
A．How to take care of a horse.
B．How to be a good horse trainer.
C．How to choose their favorite horse.
D．How to manage a horse riding club.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Not only will you have fun and get some fresh air but you will learn about caring for a horse，preparing for shows and entering competitions.”可知，在Berkshire Riding Centre，参与这些活动的孩子可以学习如何照顾马，因此正确答案为A。
答案：A
2．Which of the following is included in Clear Round Jumping Days?
A．A free lunch.
B．A theory lesson.
C．A riding competition.
D．Three rounds of jumping.
解析：细节理解题。根据文中Clear Round Jumping Days部分的“You'll warm up in the playpen and participate in three rounds of jumping.”可知，正确答案为D。
答案：D
3．Who are the activities mainly intended for?
A．Experts devoted to horse research.
B．Teenage boys fond of horse riding.
C．Volunteers intending to train horses.
D．A 7yearold girl who likes lovely horses.
解析：推理判断题。根据文中对三项活动的建议年龄和介绍可以推断，喜欢骑马的十几岁的男生适合这几项活动，因此正确答案为B。
答案：B
