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Located 40 miles northeast of San Diego, California, Valley Center has more than 27 square miles of countryside beauty and 21, 000 acres of agricultural land.Along with the activities mentioned here, the Chamber of Commerce website(www.vcchamber.com)lists a large number of outings for your family to enjoy: Palomar Mountain Observatory, Lakes Wohlford, Hodges and Henshaw, Sengme Oaks Water Park, and Pala Mission.
Bates Nut Farm
15954 Woods Valley Rd.
www.batesnutfarm.biz
7607493333
Most people would agree that no visit to Valley Center would be complete without a stop at Bates Nut Farm.Gilbert and Beatrice Bates founded the farm in 1921.The farm has a picnic area and a large store full of nuts, candies and treats.Kids can feed farm animals, and in the fall, find pumpkins along with many fun, seasonal activities for the family.The place, which started out as a nut farm, is now home to many familyfriendly events throughout the year like car shows and music festivals.
Valley Center Wellness Spa
28714 Valley Center Rd.
www.valley centerwellnessspa.com
7607515303
The Valley Center Wellness Spa invites you to experience some of the special spa treatments in a private environment.Spagoers can enjoy facials and skin treatments at this spa owned by Jana Limon.
Keys Creek Lavender Farm
12460 Keys Creek Rd.
www.kclfarm.com
7607420523
San Diego County's lavender(薰衣草)farm has eight acres of lavender fields.Open during harvest time—May through June it offers lavender picking, English high teas and workshops.Open daily from 9 a．m.to 5 p．m.
Valley Center Western Days
28246 Lilac Rd.
www.westerndays.org
7607498041
Each May, the weeklong series of events kicks off with the Western Days Parade, the Valley Center Stampede Rodeo, and an evening musical performance.You can enjoy the fun and meet some new friends here.
【语篇解读】 本文介绍Valley Center这个旅游景点的相关信息， 属于一则广告。
1．If you want to go somewhere for a picnic, you may call ________．
A．7607420523 B．7607498041
C．7607493333 D．7607515303
C [细节理解题。在Bates Nut Farm的介绍中由“The farm has a picnic area and a large store full of nuts, candies and treats.”可知这个农场是提供野餐的地方的。故选C。]
2．What can one do in Keys Creek Lavender Farm?
A．Pick lavender.
B．Watch car shows.
C．Feed farm animals.
D．Have a lavender spa.
A [细节理解题。在Keys Creek Lavender Farm介绍里， 由“it offers lavender picking”可知它能够提供lavender picking。故选A。]
3．Where can we probably find the text?
A．In a story guide.
B．In a music book.
C．In a history textbook.
D．In a travel magazine.
D [推理判断题。A为一则故事导引， 应该属于趣味性故事书籍； B为音乐书籍， 应该描述的是音乐方面的内容； C为历史课本， 讲述的应该是历史而不是旅游景点； D为旅游杂志， 介绍旅游。这篇文章是介绍旅游景点的一则广告， 可能来自旅游杂志。故选D。]
