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The Sands of Time
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is much more than just golden sands and beautiful flowers.
The area has a long human history too. From Stone Age hunters to amazing pioneers, discover the
daring deeds and sad stories from St Cyrus' past. Date: 23rd August 2010 Time. 2 p. m. -3:45 p. m.
Type of event. Guided walk
Between the Tides
A celebration of the world between the tides. Join local salmon (大马哈鱼) fisherman Jim Ritchie
on a fascinating walk to learn how local folk have made a living from the world between the tides,
harvesting salmon from the beach at St Cyrus for hundreds of years. Date: 25th August 2010 Time:
2 p. m. -4 p. m.
Type of event: Family event
Ice & Fire
St Cyrus National Nature Reserve has had an eventful life! From its days near the equator (赤道)
to volcanic eruptions and ice ages. Celebrate the start of Scottish Geology Month with a walk through
the reserve and travel back in time to uncover the clues to St Cyrus' past hidden in the cliffs. Date: 31st
August 2010 Time: 2 p. m. -3:45 p. m. Type of event: Guided walk
Scary Stories
It's getting darker at nights... it's almost Halloween, when the ghosts (鬼怪) come out to play. Join
us for some spooky stories of Dinnet and Deeside long ago... and listen out for things that sound strange
in the night! Date: 25th October 2010 Time: 7 p. m. -9 p. m. Type of event: Family event
Note:
* All under 18's must be accompanied by an adult
* Pets allowed: No
* Cost: Free
* Phone: 01674830736
* Location: SNH Visitor Centre, St Cyrus National Nature Reserve
1. Which of the following events may help you learn about the local people's way of life?
A. Between the Tides.
B. Scary Stories.
C. The Sands of Time.
D. Ice & Fire.
2. The underlined word "spooky" in the text probably means ________.
A. interesting
B. frightening
C. real
D. funny
3. What do the four events have in common?
A. They are held in August.
B. They are held in the evening.
C. People can't take their pets with them.
D. People need to be guided during the journey.
4. According to the text, ________.
A. you need to pay to join in the activities
B. a tenyearold child can attend these events only in adults' company
C. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is famous for salmon
D. St Cyrus National Nature Reserve was set up not long ago
