Fun and Fancy in the Great Outdoors(b)

Many types of camping are available for anyone eager to interact with nature. Historical camping takes people on trips using tools, equipment, clothes, and even food from certain eras in the past. Adventure camping is done by those who race by day and camp by night. Winter camping is surviving the cold and snow while camping.

One of the more recently developed types of camping is called glamping, which is the combination of glamour and camping. The general definition of glamping is camping with all of the comforts and luxuries of home or a hotel. It takes the hard work and hassle out of the adventure while still offering nature. Instead of tents, glampers sleep in extravagantly decorated mobile homes, yurts, tepees, or other lodging that is already at the campsite. These hotel-like accommodations have comfortable beds, electricity, private bathrooms, and possibly even maid service.

As one would expect, glamping can be much more costly than regular camping, but for some, it is well worth it. As glamping grows in popularity, makers of camping equipment are catering to glampers by creating more glamorous and luxurious options. The difference means going from an ordinary sleeping bag to a brightly-colored one equipped with top-quality, comfortable materials and a built-in pillow. Whether it's roughing it by sleeping on the hard ground in a tent or glamping with a personal chef, the goal remains the sameo get out into nature and have some fun.

1.  Which of the following best describes the main idea of the article?

(A) True campers only rough it in the woods.

(B) The main goal of any kind of camping is having a good time outdoors.

(C) Camping is not as popular as it once was.

(D) There are many new developments in camping equipment.

2.  What camping activity is NOT mentioned in the article?

(A) Cooking food over a campfire.

(B) Going on walks to experience nature.

(C) Telling stories around a big fire.

(D) Gathering food in the wilderness.

3.  What is glamping?

(A) Camping with all the comforts of home.

(B) Staying at a hotel instead of a campsite.

(C) Staying at glamorous hotels with camping themes.

(D) Racing to see who can visit the most campsites in one season.

4.  Which of the following items is most likely made for glamping?

(A) A lightweight tent.

(B) A Swiss Army knife.

(C) A waterproof matchbox.

(D) An electric teapot.

　对于渴望接近大自然的人，有许多种露营方式可供选择。怀古露营让人们在行程中使用过去某个时代的器具、装备、衣着，甚至食物。探险露营的参加者要在白天从事竞赛项目，晚上露营。冬季露营则是在露营期间克服寒冷和冰雪。

　　有种最近才发展出来的露营方式称为 glamping（豪华露营，或称魅力露营），是由 glamour（奢华；魅力）和 camping（露营）所合成的词汇。豪华露营一般是指露营时享受像家中或旅馆中的所有舒适设备。这种方式省去了露营的麻烦和困难，但一样能享受大自然。从事豪华露营的游客并非住在帐蓬；反之，他们住在装潢奢华的车屋、圆顶帐篷、印第安式的圆锥帐篷，或者其他已设置在营地的住所。这些旅馆式的住所提供舒适的床、电力、独立卫浴，甚至还可能有女仆服务。

　　正如人们所预期，豪华露营的花费会比一般的露营昂贵许多，但对某些人来说，这是很值得的。随着豪华露营愈来愈受欢迎，露营设备制造商为迎合豪华露营客而制造出更奢华的设备。这样的差别包括将一般睡袋改为色彩鲜艳、采用顶级舒适材质和内嵌式枕头的睡袋。不管是克难地睡在坚硬地面上的帐篷里，还是备有私人厨师的豪华露营，它们的目的都只有一样──走向大自然，享受欢乐时光。

答案：1. (B)2. (D)3. (A)4. (D)

露营最先需要考虑的就是安全。在野外，很多意外都可能发生。在低海拔地区，危险性要小得多，但仍必须遵循营地选择的基本原则。另外，要选择离水源近的地方，这样既能保证有做饭及饮用的用水，又能提供洗漱用水，如果远离水源则会给营地带来很多不便，甚至是危险。但在深山密林中，靠近水源会遇到野生动物，要格外小心注意。