Week Thirteen 历史地理
一、阅读理解（共20小题；共40.0分）
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North of Seattle lies Skagit Valley, Washington, a peaceful escape from urban life. Mountains, farmland and the sea make this area a quiet, scent vacation spot. Although the valley has lots to offer, one experience in particular is most famous.
Experiencing the Tulip Festival
It's April and that means one thing for Skagit Valley: the Tulip Festival! Tourists come from around the word to watch this beautiful valley burst into color. During this month, millions of tulips bloom. Visitors have been coming for years to enjoy the colorful fields of flowers. The festival makes this experience even more fun.
There are sites to visit and things to do all over the valley, so it's best to see the area by car. But for visitors who like exercise, bike tours are another popular option. There is even the Tulip Pedal, a bike-riding event for the whole family. This event follows 20-, 40- and 60-mile routes past the tulip fields.
Besides flowers, there are special art shows and handicraft sales. Local artists sell everything from photography to glass art. But Skagit Valley's charm isn't limited to the festival.
Deception Pass Boat Tour
Deception Pass connects Stagit Bay to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. On a one-hour boat tour through the Pass. Tourists learn about the area's history. The first female ferry captain in Washington State operated her boat through this pass. From the top of the tour boat, passengers get a 360-degree view. They might even spot some whales or eagles!
Lincoln Theater
This building built in 1926, was a silent movie house and theater. It now hosts many community events. Visitors can enjoy a year-round schle of concerts, shows, movies, workshops and more.
The pride of the theater is its pipe organ—the original used for silent movies. It is in good condition, and organists are welcome to come and perform on it.
Places to Story
Though Skagit Valley isn't a big city, it has everything a tired tourist needs. There are several luxury hotels, but visitor's wanting a more personal experience have choices too. There are more than 40 bed and breakfast inns in the surrounding area.
Tulips, tours, entertainment and museums. It is the perfect choice for a vacation in the country.
1. To travel in Skagit Valley, you had better do it .
A. by boat
B. by car
C. by bike
D. by foot
2. What do we know about Reception Pass?
A. It is the entrance to the Stagit Bay.
B. The captain of the ferry is a woman.
C. It takes an hour to go through it on a boat.
D. Passengers can find whales all the year round.
3. What is Lincoln Theater proud of most?
A. Its shows.
B. Its concerts.
C. Its silent music.
D. Its pipe organ.
4. The underlined word "luxury" may mean .
A. expensive
B. conformable
C. distant
D. clean
5. The passage is intended for .
A. the history teachers
B. the travelers
