Riding School:
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometres of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m. ~ 8:30p.m.
Phone: (412) 396-6754 Fax: (412) 396-6752
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage Sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons (Tuesdays 6p.m.~ 8p.m.)
Opening Hours: Tuesdays: 6:00p.m.~ 8:00p.m
Phone:( 412)396-6644Fax: (412) 396-6644
Diving Centre:
Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30p.m.~ 8:30p.m
Phone: (412)396-6312Fax: (412) 396-6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university. The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems. Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation. Also, all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.
Opening Hours: 24 hours from Monday to Sunday
Phone: ( 412)396-6649Fax: (412) 396-6648
Watersports club:
We use a two-kilometre length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing. A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently but must be able to swim. The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:00a.m.~ 4:00p.m
Phone: (412)396-6899 Fax: (412) 396-6890
【小題1】If you want to swim and enjoy activities which are fast and a bit dangerous, you should join _______ .

A.Sailing ClubB.Riding School
C.Watersports ClubD.Diving Centre
【小題2】If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, you should attend your lessons at_______ .
A.24 hours from Monday to Sunday
B.Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m.~ 10:00 p.m.
C.Tuesdays: 6:00 p.m.~ 8:00 p.m.
D.Monday and Friday: 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m.
【小題3】If you want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end, you can go to _____ .
A.Sailing ClubB.Diving Centre
C.Watersports ClubD.Riding School


【小題1】C
【小題2】D
【小題3】A

解析試題分析:這篇文章介紹了一些俱樂部的情況。
【小題1】理解題:根據(jù)Watersports club: We use a two-kilometre length of river for speedboat racing, and water-skiing. A beginners’ course consists of ten 20-minute lessons. You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently but must be able to swim.  可知如果你想游泳和進(jìn)行一些快速和危險(xiǎn)的活動(dòng),你應(yīng)該加入Watersports Club,故選C。
【小題2】細(xì)節(jié)題:根據(jù)Diving Centre: Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners. There are two evening lessons a week, in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely. You only need a swimming costume and towel. Reduced rates for couples. Opening Hours: Monday and Friday: 6:30p.m.~ 8:30p.m,故選D。
【小題3】細(xì)節(jié)題:根據(jù)Sailing Club: Our Young Sailor’s Course leads to the Stage Sailing qualification. You’ll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid. Have fun with other course members afterwards in the clubroom. There are 10 weekly two-hour lessons故選A。
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