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It’s great fun to explore new places, and it may be like an adventure, even when you know you’re not the first to have been there. But to make sure not to get lost or waste time going round in circles, the following tips may be helpful.
● Do the map reading if you’re being driven somewhere. It’ll be easier if you keep the map following the direction you’re traveling in. Keep looking ahead so that you can give the driver lots of warning before having to make a turn or you’ll have to move to the back seat.
● Get a group of friends together and go exploring. You’ll need a good map, a compass, a raincoat, a cell phone to call for help in case you get lost, and a bit of spare cash for unexpected and dangerous situations. Tell someone where you’re going before you set out and let him know what time you expect to be back. The purpose of the activity is not in getting lost, not in seeing how fast you can go, so always stick together, waiting for slower friends to catch up.
● See if your school or a club organizes orienteering(越野识途比赛) activities, in which you need a map and a compass to find your way. This can be done as a sport, with teams trying to find the way from A to B(and B to C, etc.) in the fastest time, or simply as a spare-time activity. It enables you to be familiar with the use of maps and compasses and gain some practical skills. No matter which way you choose, it’s not only good fun, but also a great way to keep fit.
21. Sitting beside the driver, you should ________.
A. direct the driver when necessary
B. look ahead to see where there’s a gas station
C. move to the back seat if feeling uncomfortable
D. keep looking at the map to find another place to go to
22. Why do you need to wait for the slower friends in the exploration?
A. To show them how fast you can go.
B. To avoid yourself or your friends getting lost.
C. To share the fun with your friends in the exploration.
D. To tell them what’s going on with the group members.
23. Orienteering activities can ________.
A. make people work fast
B. help people stay healthy
C. help people organize other activities
D. make people get prepared for sports
