湖北襄阳市第四中学2026-2027学年高二上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

襄阳四中2025级高二上学期十月质量检测 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. When is the project supposed to be finished? A. At 7:00. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:00. 2. What does the man suggest doing? A. Going straight. B. Taking another route. C. Turning the car around. 3. Who might Barbara be? A. A reporter. B. A web designer. C. A travel blogger. 4. Why does the woman decide to try another auto shop? A. The shop can’t start the work soon. B. She thinks two days is too long. C. She doubts the shop’s service. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The bike price. B. The woman’s bike. C. A bike race. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分；满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Customer and waiter. 7. Where did John find Linda’s notebook? A. On a table. B. On the floor. C. On a chair. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What is the main difference between the courses? A. Classroom locations. B. Student backgrounds. C. Skill levels and duration. 9. How much should the woman pay? A. $960. B. $640. C. $320. 10. What will the woman do first? A. Visit the studio. B. Make the payment. C. Fill out a form online. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. Why does the woman make the phone call? A. To book a room. B. To arrange a tour. C. To confirm a reservation. 12. What does the woman request? A. A wake-up call. B. A special menu. C. An ocean-view room. 13. How can guests receive a free meal? A. By reserving accommodations online. B. By staying a minimum of three nights. C. By making a booking in the off season. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the man doing? A. Conducting a survey. B. Asking for directions. C. Planning a trip. 15. What is the woman happy with about the train? A. Its space. B. Its Internet. C. Its speed. 16. What does the woman say about the train today? A. It was too crowded. B. It broke down halfway. C. It ran behind schedule. 17. What improvement impressed the woman? A. Better information display facilities. B. Larger boards for train times. C. More seats on the platforms. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. Why is Lake Granada temporarily closed to visitors? A. An outbreak of mosquito-borne disease. B. Low water levels affecting the scenery. C. Dangerous rock slides on the trails. 19. Who is the Braynard Mountain Trail suitable for? A. Families with young children. B. Campers with heavy equipment. C. Skilled adult hikers with hiking shoes. 20. What convenience does Mt. Toro offer to visitors? A. It requires no special hiking equipment. B. It allows overnight camping by the waterfall. C. It is quickly accessible by car from the visitor center. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The Cambridge Folk Festival 2027 will take place on Saturday 31 July & Sunday 1 August 2027 at Cherry Hinton Hall. At the festival, you’ll see global superstars performing live with exciting emerging artists.You can also look forward to a variety of Greek, Australian, Indian and Chinese dishes as well as Vegetarian & Vegan food, burgers, pizza, and ice-cream and so much more. But the experience here goes far beyond music and food.You can join workshops on traditional instruments and get hands-on experience with the charm of folk instruments. And if you’re interested in songwriting, there are dedicated workshops waiting for you to release your creativity. Ticket Prices Ticket Type Price（inclusive of booking fee） Adult £133 Young Folk（14-25） £93 Children（0-13） Free Disability Concessions（优惠） £93 Accommodation & Camping Cambridge offers a wide selection of hotels for visitors staying during the festival. Please visit www.visitcambridge.org for a full list of hotels. If you wish to camp on site, camping tickets must be purchased separately at a rate of £45 per tent. A single camping ticket provides one plot, sized to fit a 2-3 berth (铺位) tent. Cherry Hinton Campsite is the only campsite for 2027. Parking & Drop-Off Parking is available at Netherhall Secondary School, priced at £20 for the full weekend parking pass. Free authorized drop-off access is reserved for three groups of visitors only, but prior application is required. • Families with children aged under 5 • Guests carrying large musical instruments • Visitors with pre-existing health conditions All vehicles must first enter the car park before parking staff direct you to the assigned drop-off zone. For further information, please visit the official festival website: www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk 21. What else can visitors do apart from enjoying music and food? A. Perform with artists. B. Take cooking lessons. C. Join dance workshops. D. Compose original songs. 22. How much does a disabled adult pay for his festival ticket and a camping plot? A. £93. B. £133. C. £138. D. £178. 23. What is a must for visitors using the free authorized drop-off? A. Applying ahead of time. B. Prepaying the parking fee. C. Arriving before weekends. D. Registering on the website. B All my life I’ve been bad at sports. At school I was always pretending to be sick on the annual sports day, and I had a standing note from my mother to excuse me from physical education classes due to my “bad foot”. Even after I started exercising regularly in my mid-20s, I never joined my friends’ football teams. Then, last year, a friend invited me to her birthday “kickabout” — a casual game of football. Had we been less close, I might have made my excuses. Instead, I turned up, determined to keep as far away from the ball as possible. To my great surprise, I enjoyed myself. Instead of running down the clock on the sidelines, I got swept up in the game, rooting for my team to score. A year later, the kickabout is not only still going, but it’s grown from five or six friends to a team of about 40. Every other Sunday, we meet and play at our local sports center. What keeps me turning up every Sunday? Unexpectedly, it is not the socializing or the exercise. I love the sense of challenging myself with zero expectation — or even hope — of ever being actually skillful. Why does it feel so good to be bad at something? “Amateurish comes from the Latin, meaning ‘one who loves’,” explains author Karen Walrond. Her new book In Defense of Dabbling makes the case for “intentional amateurism”: finding an activity we’re drawn to but not necessarily naturally good at, and sticking with it anyway. There are two reasons to pursue intentional amateurism. First, it challenges the idea that we must always be productive or constantly improve ourselves. Teaching yourself to cook, for instance, is something you might do simply for personal enjoyment. Second, even though you might never improve, you’ll definitely experience benefits, which can flow into your daily life, says Walrond. 24. What can be inferred about the author’s view of sports during school days? A. He enjoyed team games. B. He found them challenging. C. He tried to avoid participation. D. He valued physical exercise. 25. What makes the author keep joining the weekly football game? A. Pleasure of pure challenge. B. Need for regular physical exercise. C. Active interaction with friends. D. Desire to become skillful at football. 26. What does “intentional amateurism” advocate? A. Engaging in productive hobbies. B. Developing talents in various fields. C. Enhancing professional productivity. D. Enjoying activities without skill pressure. 27. What does the author’s experience show? A. Hard work pays off. B. Practice makes perfect. C. Friendship fuels growth. D. Process outweighs the outcome. C Swallowing electronic devices is not usually a good idea, but researchers have developed a microcapsule called GISMO that can safely travel through the digestive system. It is about the size of a small piece of candy and takes chemical readings every 20 seconds, sending the results to a receiver worn on the belt. This device can offer early warnings of diseased tissue, and it is now being tested in patients with digestive diseases. The digestive system is home to billions of microorganisms, and their chemical activity reflects a person’s health. However, examining the system directly is difficult. Traditional methods like using a tube with a camera are uncomfortable and costly, which discourages many patients from undergoing them. A swallowable camera called PillCam has been used for over twenty years to provide images, but chemical signals — such as gas levels, acid levels, and signs of damage — are often more important for diagnosis. Recent advances have focused on detecting these chemical signals. Researchers have developed capsules that can measure gases like oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide. In newer versions, capsules can detect a gas linked to stomach trouble, which is produced by common bacteria that cause ulcers (溃疡). Other capsules can measure ammonia, another sign of the same infection, and use computer algorithms (算法) to map gas levels with great accuracy. Some of these devices have already entered clinical trials and are much more sensitive than traditional breath tests. Beyond detection, scientists aim to create capsules that can not only identify disease but also release drugs exactly where they are needed. This would avoid the common problem of drugs affecting the whole body when only a specific area is damaged. For example, one team is developing a capsule that can release medicine directly into the digestive system. Another project is exploring electrical stimulation of the body’s signaling systems as a new form of medical treatment. These electronic devices are still in their early stages, but they promise a future where the digestive system can be monitored and treated more cheaply and comfortably than ever before. 28. Which of the following can best describe GISMO according to paragraph 1? A. Tiny but informative. B. Real-time but risky. C. Wireless but costly. D. Predictive but ineffective. 29. What are the problems with traditional methods for examining the digestive system? A. High cost and low patient acceptance. B. Physical discomfort and infection risk. C. Complex procedure and unreliable results. D. Unclear images and limited chemical data. 30. What will future capsules be able to do? A. Spot infections without conventional methods. B. Combine detection with targeted drug delivery. C. Provide electrical stimulation as a reliable cure. D. Cure common digestive diseases at a faster rate. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. Cure-All Stomach Capsules. B. New Capsules Prevent Diseases. C. Smart Digestive Capsules. D. Advanced Devices Improve Health. D Technically, the airship is all a load of hot air, an aircraft made of a vast balloon filled with nearly weightless lifting gases. If it makes you think of old black-and-white pictures, you are right. Airships were popular at the beginning of the 20th century before airplanes took over. Now, they are making a comeback. Though an airship, which typically flies at around 100-130km/h, won’t ever reach the speeds of a jet plane, they are being talked about as a form of slow travel like ships and night trains, where the experience makes up for the speed. The large balloon could run on electric engines, making it a zero-carbon emitting form of air transport. “Airships can stay in the air for a long time, and their ability to fly vertically (垂直) up,” said leading aviation expert Thomas Thessen. The world’s largest aircraft, the LTA Pathfinder 1, is being tested in Silicon Valley, California. LTA is one of a handful of airship manufacturers worldwide that is ready to enter the aviation market. It believes that next generation airships can reduce the carbon footprint of aviation by using the helium (氦气) inside the balloon to do the lifting, rather than a carbon-emitting jet engine. Applications for their airship include more efficient cargo transport from port to port, and humanitarian aid, where the airship can support relief efforts by delivering supplies even if runways, roads and ports are damaged. French company Flying Whales is also currently developing airships for cargo use, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of cargo transport, while British firm HAV is focused on how a hybrid airship, using electric engines as well as helium, can unshackle a zero-emission form of air travel. While sustainable aviation still has a long way to go to be a mass travel solution, it all adds up to a mini revolution in the skies. Along with sustainable aviation fuel and electric planes, the new generation of airships is offering an alternative to our carbon-heavy flying. 32. How does the author account for airships’ return? A. By listing various advantages. B. By doing scientific researches. C. By showing outdated pictures. D. By providing enough statistics. 33. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 3? A. Research on the LTA Pathfinder 1. B. The important status of Silicon Valley. C. The positive outlook for future airships. D. Comparison between airships and planes. 34. Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “unshackle” in paragraph 4? A. Unpack. B. Unlock. C. Unload. D. Untie. 35. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A. Airships consume sustainable fuel. B. Airships see large-scale application. C. Airships have underlying limitation. D. Airships are valuable to some extent. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 The man they call the plant savior, Carlos Magdalena, first heard about it in the news: the case of café marron, a plant thought to be extinct for much of the 20th century. But in 1980, a schoolboy discovered a surviving café marron on the roadside. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London, acquired a cutting of the marron. 36 The café marron appeared hopeless — until Magdalena arrived at Kew in 2003. As a 30-year-old intern (实习生), he started experimenting with the cutting of the marron and grew the plant in warmer conditions. 37 He reproduced the café marron and reintroduced it to its native island. Magdalena, now a researcher at Kew, has made reviving endangered species his life’s work. About 45 percent of flowering plant species are potentially threatened with extinction, but endangered mammals (哺乳动物) — whales, for instance — tend to dominate the headlines. “Maybe we are focusing on the top of the pyramid, when what we have to focus on is the base.” 38 He’s journeyed to the rainforests of the Amazon, the plains of Australia and the cliffs of Mauritius in search of endangered plant species. 39 As many as 100,000 plant species stay undiscovered. “We’re destroying whole ecosystems without knowing what we’re losing,” Magdalena says. In 2006, while surfing the web, he came across a picture of a giant water lily in Bolivia. 40 After years of research, Magdalena and experts from Kew and Bolivia confirmed the plant was Victoria boliviana. Here was a plant with 10-foot-long leaves, a metaphorical elephant in the room that had escaped classification for more than a century. “It was a massive lesson for me,” Magdalena says. “What else is out there?” A. With several trials and errors, he made it. B. In his eyes, plants are the foundation of the universe. C. He devoted much of his career to studying the pyramid. D. The experts there, however, couldn’t get it to produce seeds. E. The rare plant was immediately put into careful preservation. F. More work remains than Magdalena can ever hope to accomplish. G. At first, he realized it differed from other known species of Victoria lilies. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In high school, I used to wonder what college was like. My structured 8-to-3 schedule kept me 41 during the day, and 42 took up most of my time at night. I had little time to 43 for anything. Yet, I made the most of the little time I had 44 new hobbies — anything but working on my schoolwork. College came around. Harvard’s student body is one of the most 45 , open-minded and fun communities. My friends at Harvard have made long dull nights 46 , working on projects and talking about life planning. They’ve encouraged me to be a better person and 47 myself harder. The people I’ve met 48 my college experience in ways nothing else can. I’ve never been much of a 49 . In college, I had the opportunity to tour Sweden and go on day trips to Cape Cod. I sat on the porch of the Swedish Academy and watched the morning sun 50 over the trees. These fond memories breathe 51 into my time at Harvard and will stay with me forever. School is a place to learn, and 52 , learning happens in the classroom at Harvard. However, learning also happens at the shelter where you 53 . I’ve learned a lot from a love of social work. Sometimes, a story’s unexpected 54 are what make them memorable. At Harvard， I don’t 55 taking roads not taken. 41. A. relaxed B. refreshed C. occupied D. depressed 42. A. assignment B. socialization C. reflection D. exercise 43. A. value B. waste C. delay D. spare 44. A. taking over B. picking up C. drawing on D. bringing out 45. A. energetic B. cautious C. casual D. faithful 46. A. unbearable B. changeable C. uplifting D. complex 47. A. persuade B. push C. behave D. defend 48. A. limit B. describe C. regulate D. define 49. A. traveler B. lecturer C. consultant D. architect 50. A. climb B. jump C. slide D. bend 51. A. fortune B. wisdom C. vitality D. freedom 52. A. instead B. even C. still D. sure 53. A. dine B. volunteer C. pray D. sleep 54. A. twists B. comments C. mistakes D. settings 55. A. advocate B. regret C. appreciate D. consider 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a time-honored treasure of Chinese civilization, 56 a history of thousands of years of medical practice. With its special overall method of medical treatment and disease prevention, it serves global public health in 57 unique way. In recent years, TCM has won increasing international recognition worldwide. It has been spread to nearly 200 countries and regions, 58 (bring) safe, cheap and effective new medical choices to local people. 2019 marked a milestone year 59 TCM was officially included in the global medical system by the WHO. Up to now, over 100 TCM-related standards 60 (introduce) worldwide to standardize clinical practice and medical services. To better meet global medical standards, medical workers are giving up old-fashioned treatment methods and attaching great 61 (significant) to standardized modern medical treatment. At present, many young medical workers devote themselves to TCM international communication and promotion, which makes them highly 62 (equip) for global medical publicity work. Experts say that professional talent training is 63 (vital) important for TCM’s long-term global development. Compared with Western medicine, TCM provides much 64 (gentle) treatment for long-term illnesses with fewer side effects. TCM keeps traditional valuable theories, develops modern new techniques 65 promotes global medical communication continuously.With constant improvement and reform, TCM continues to shine in the global healthcare industry. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom正在为选择大学而犹豫，来信向你咨询。请你给他回信，从学校层次（university ranking）、专业兴趣（academic interest）、地理位置（location）这三个方面，按重要性进行排序，并阐述理由。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Sarah lived in a crowded neighbourhood. Grey seemed to be the only colour there. There were no parks for children. The air always smelled bad. From her window, Sarah had a constant view of an abandoned piece of land. The ground was covered with old tyres (轮胎), broken glass, and plastic bags. People called it “the dead yard”. No one cared about it. It seemed impossible for anything beautiful to grow in such a dark place. There was nowhere to go, and no safe place for children to play. People just stayed inside their small apartments all day. Except for a quick “hello”, the neighbours rarely talked or visited each other. They lived so close, but they were so far apart. One rainy Saturday, Sarah read an article about “Tiny Forests”. The article taught people how to make a real forest in a small city yard. It said if you planted many native trees very close together, their roots would help each other. They grew ten times faster than normal forests. These tiny forests could cool the busy streets, reduce noise, and bring back birds and butterflies. The article even gave a step-by-step guide to get permission from the city government. Sarah looked at the colourful photos of green leaves in the article. Then she looked down at “the dead yard”. The contrast was sharp and painful.She had a bold (大胆的) idea. She decided to turn this forgotten corner into a shared garden for the community. The journey was far from easy.After months of effort, Sarah finally received permission. Sarah was very excited. But when she walked into the dead yard, her smile stopped. She looked at the heavy tyres, the dirty metal, and the big mountain of rubbish. She realised that she could never finish this hard work alone. She turned to ask her neighbors for help. Unfortunately, few were willing to join. Most looked on doubtfully. Some even tried to discourage her. “Don’t waste your time,” one neighbour said coldly. “This is the dead yard. Nothing can grow well here.” 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右。 （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para1: Ignoring their doubts, Sarah started to work on her own. Para2: More neighbours joined in and “the dead yard” slowly came alive. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 襄阳四中2025级高二上学期十月质量检测英语答案 听力理解：1-5 BBCAB 6-10 BBCAC 11-15 ACBAB 16-20 CAACC 阅读理解：21-23 DCA 24-27 CADD 28-31 AABC 32-35 ACBD 36-40 DABFG 完形填空：41-45 CADBA 46-50 CBDAA 51-55 CDBAB 语法填空： 56. with 57. a 58. bringing 59. when 60. have been introduced 61. significance 62. equipped 63.vitally 64.gentler / more gentle 65. and 写作： 第一节： Dear Tom, Knowing that you are stuck when choosing a suitable university, I’m writing to offer you some practical suggestions. From my point of view, interest in one’s major should be placed at the top of the list. Passion for your major will keep you motivated through college studies and pave the way for your future career. Next comes university ranking. A highly-ranked university can provide high-quality educational resources and more chances for further development. Geographical location ranks last. Although a convenient location brings comfort, it should not be your major consideration. I hope my opinions will be helpful to you. Wish you every success in your applications. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 Ignoring their doubts, Sarah started to work on her own.She showed up at the dead yard every weekend, dragging away worn tyres and picking up sharp broken glass with gloves. Tired as she often was, she never abandoned her plan. She carefully bought native saplings following the guide from the article and dug holes one by one in the tough soil. Some curious neighbours would pause to watch her steady work from their windows, gradually shaking off their previous disbelief. A few of them even secretly brought useful gardening tools down to the yard on weekends. More neighbours joined in and “the dead yard” slowly came alive. Adults cleared leftover rubbish together while kids happily watered young trees and planted small flowers.Before long, lush leaves spread across the formerly dirty land, attracting lively butterflies and singing birds. The tiny forest brought fresh air to the neighbourhood. Neighbours often chatted when tending plants there, building warm bonds with each other. The once hopeless dead yard had turned into a lovely shared oasis, making everyone’s daily life far brighter. 听力原稿 Text1 W: It’s already seven o’clock now. Let’s send out for something to eat. M: But the project is due in two hours. W: I can’t believe we’ve worked for ten hours straight. Text2 W: We’re never going to make it to the theater on time. We won’t get through this light for another five minutes. M: It’s too late to turn the car around. We can turn right and drive under the bridge instead. Text3 M: So Barbara, have you ever thought you would have so many fans on our website? W: Actually no. At first I just made some videos to record my travels all over the world. But I’m glad my videos can bring my audience pleasure. Text4 W: Hi, I’d like to have my car painted. Can you tell me how long it would take and when you could do it? M: It takes two days, but we can’t do it until next month. W: Oh, I’d like to have it done sooner than that, so I’ll just try another place. Text5 M: Wow, your dad did a great job. He made the oldest bike in town look new. People may think your bike is more expensive than mine. W: You know it goes faster than your bike now. M: I don’t think so. Let’s race and see. Text6 W: John, it’s Linda. Listen, I haven’t left my notebook on the restaurant table, have I? The thing is I’ve just got back to the office and it’s not in my bag. M: Well, the waiters just cleared the table. Hold on. I’ll have a quick look around. Okay, got it. It was on the floor near where you were sitting. W: Oh, I remember now. I put it on a chair while I got my coat on. It probably fell off. M: I’ll bring it back with me in about twenty minutes. Bye. Text7 M: Welcome to Green Valley Art Studio. How can I assist you today? W: Hi, I’m interested in your art classes. Could you tell me what courses you offer? M: We have beginner, intermediate and advanced painting courses. Each course runs for different duration: four weeks, eight weeks or twelve weeks. All skill levels are welcome and we have students from various backgrounds joining our classes. W: Interesting. I’d like to take the most comprehensive course. M: Well, the advanced course is held at our downtown branch on Pine Street. It’s eighty dollars per week. W: Perfect. I’d like to register now. M: Great. Please complete the registration form on our website first and then go on with the payment. W: I’ll do that right away. Text8 M: Hi, you have reached the front desk of Cozy Hotel. How may I help you? W: I’m interested in booking a room for next Friday. Are there any with an ocean view available? M: I’ll check for you. Yes, it looks like there’s one available on the ninth floor. How many nights do you plan to stay? You know it’s off season now and we’re offering a promotion right now. If you stay at least three nights, you’ll receive a free breakfast or lunch, and there is a special menu at our restaurant. You just need to order it online. W: That sounds like a great deal, but my meeting will last only two days, so I’ll only need two nights. M: Do you need any wakeup call? W: No, thanks anyway. Text9 M: Okay, thank you. Now I’d like to know your feelings about your journey. So what really floated your boat today? W: Well, the wifi has improved a lot. It makes it easier for me to work even if the room isn’t big enough. M: That’s the first time today anyone’s mentioned it. It’s good to get some positive feedback on that. And is there anything you weren’t satisfied with? W: Well normally the trains run on time and are pretty reliable, but today it was fifteen minutes late. M: Okay, I’ll put that down. Now I’d also like to ask about the facilities at this station. You’ve probably noticed that. Can you say something? W: I think the best thing is that they’ve improved the amount of information about train times that’s given to passengers. Before there was only one board, but now there is an electronic display panel. Every time I walk to the platform I can clearly and quickly know when my train will come. M: That’s good. Anything else? W: Let’s see. One thing is that there aren’t enough places to sit down, especially on the platforms. M: Okay, so I’ll put seating down. Thanks for your time. Text10 W: For families looking for a pleasant and fun outdoor experience, my number one recommendation is usually the walk around Lake Granada, especially at this time of year when the water level is high and colorful wildflowers line the shore. Unfortunately, there’s been an outbreak of a mosquito-borne illness, and mosquitoes breed rapidly in the still warm water along the shoreline. For safety’s sake, we recommend avoiding the lake shore for now. But you can still get great views of the lake by hiking the Braynard Mountain Trail to the lookout point. It’s steep and rocky, so it’s recommended only for experienced adult hikers with proper hiking shoes. If you have camping equipment, you can hike to Toledo Falls. It’s an easy level route and you can put up a tent near the waterfall for a peaceful stay. It’s too far to go and come back in one day though. Finally, you could explore the forest on Mt. Toro. It’s only a twenty-minute drive from the visitor center and it’s full of interesting plants and rare local wildlife. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $