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Apple picking
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Apple picking is always a popular fall activity, with families looking for a fun way to spend time together outdoors. Check out some options on where and how to pick close to Toronto:
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Pine Farms Tel: 905-833-5459
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
Details: Pick your own apples from mid-August to November.
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Albion Farms Tel: 905-584-0354
Hours: Daily 10 am to 6 pm
Details: Pick your own apples on weekends only
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Watson Farms Tel: 905-623-9109
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm Weekends 9 am to 6 pm
Details: Pick your own apples only in early September.
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Brooks Farms Tel: 905-473-3920
Hours: Daily 9 am to 5 pm
Details: Picking your own apples is not available(可得到的)，but apples are available in the farm market.
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Willis Family Fruit Farms Tel: 905-876-2606
Hours: Weekends 10 am to 8 pm
Details: Pick your own apples only in September and October.
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Apple picking tips
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Call first: Certain apple types may not be available because demand and farm hours can change without notice. So call ahead before setting out.
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What to bring: Some farms provide containers(容器) for you to carry the fruit home, but it’s not a bad idea to bring them yourself. Comfortable shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty are a must. And keep the weather in mind: pack a sweater for cooler days, and bring sun cream.
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21．According to the author, apple picking ______ .
A. helps farmers harvest the fruit B. can bring great pleasure to families
C. is better for teenagers than for adults D. is becoming more and more popular in cities
22．If you are only free after 6 pm on Tuesday, you can choose _____ .
A. Pine Farms B. Albion Farms C. Watson Farms D. Willis Family Fruit Farms
23．What can we learn from the passage?
A. You may dirty your clothes when picking apples.
B. Apples on all the farms are on sale at the same time.
C. You have to pay to take the apples you have picked home.
D. You are not allowed to take containers for carrying apples.
