Summer is the most popular season to visit Texas since there is so much to see and to do．While visiting the Lone Star State this summer，don’t miss visiting some of these attractions and taking part in some of Texas’ best summer vacation activities．
Visit SeaWorld
There are sea life shows，adventure camps，thrilling rides and a water park．A great many activities are waiting for you at SeaWorld．
Windsurf （风帆冲浪） at South Padre
With miles of shallow （浅的），calm water in the Lower Laguna Madre and strong winds coming off the Gulf of Mexico，South Padre Island is a windsurfer’s dream．
Swim at Barton Springs
Barton Springs is in the famous Zilker Park．It was formed when Barton Creek was built．Since its opening，Barton Springs has become one of the most popular swimming pools in the state．
Take part in an outdoor adventure
In the scenic Texas Hill Country，Lake Buchanan Adventures offers different kinds of activities，including boating，hiking，camping and more．
Camp and hike in Big Bend Park
Big Bend offers a great number of outdoor activities in an old way．Backpacking，mountain biking，fishing，boating，hiking，nature watching and camping-you name it．If it can be done outdoors，it can be done in Big Bend．
Enjoy saltwater fishing
Saltwater fishing in Texas is as good as anywhere else in the USA．More and more fishermen have been discovering this in recent years and packing their bags and rods （鱼竿） to make good use of Texas’ world-class saltwater fishery．
21．The underlined phrase “the Lone Star State” in Paragraph 1is another name for___．
A．Texas B．San Antonio C．South Padre D．Gulf of Mexico
22．When you visit SeaWorld，you can enjoy the following EXCEPT___．
A．sea life show B．adventure camps C．Climbing D．exciting rides
23．From the text you know that___．
A．Barton Springs is the most popular in the USA
B．Lake Buchanan Adventures offers indoor activities
C．fishermen may get the best saltwater fish when fishing in Texas
D．Big Bend provides outdoor activities in an ancient way
