Period Four　Lesson 4 Car Culture

Ⅰ.阅读理解

Fishing

Fishing is a wonderful way to enjoy the sport and see beautiful streams，ocean，lakes and rivers all over the United States.National Parks offer both freshwater and saltwater fishing.Check with the state fishing rules for the dates and more fishing information，and you should have license.It is always important to respect the park you are fishing in to keep the clear waters that protect the natural fish populations and food sources.

Cross country skiing

It is another popular way for the whole family to visit and see beautiful winter landscapes.Many parks have several excellent lines for cross country skiing.Several National Parks will offer advanced trails for skiing.Cross country skiing is a wonderful way to experience natural life of the parks during the winter season.

Rock climbing

The US National Parks offer some of the rock climbing and mountaineering in the world.Rock climbing and mountaineering are usually sports kept for people with a bit of experience.Both sports need having the proper equipment and knowledge for safety reasons.Many National Parks offer established climbing routes that will have a wide range of difficulty levels.It is important to check weather conditions beforehand and what's more，never climb alone.