Hiking, also walking for a long distance in the countryside is one of life’s simple and cheap pleasures. But is it safe? Sports writer Mark Waters considers the risks.

Imagine the following...

One day, Ronald decided to take up hiking. The next Sunday, he got up early, threw a sandwich and a bottle of water into a bag and headed for Sai Kung Country Park. Before going, he quickly looked at a map and decided that he could easily walk from the bus stop at Park Tam Chung to the beach at Dai Long Wan .

After walking for hours and hours under the hot sun, Ronald started to feel tired. He reached for his water but found that the bottle was empty. Then he smelt smoke and saw a fire. In a panic, he called 999. However, when he got through to the police, he couldn’t tell them where he was because he didn’t have a map...

Think about it...

Put yourself in Ronald’s shoes. How could you stop this of thing happening to you? One way is to know the following common types of danger.

Getting lost

Foggy weather is one reason why some walkers get lost. However, a more common one is not having enough knowledge of the hiking route. Always remember to bring a map and don’t be too confident . Always choose a route that is right for you.

Heat stroke(中暑）

The summer in Hong Kong is very hot and wet. Many hikers forget this and walk for too long in the midday heat. They become hot and feel weak. Don’t forget during exercise, it is necessary to drink 100 to 200 milliliters of water every 15 to 20 minutes.

Accident

Some of Hong Kong’s paths are very hazardous and it’s not unknown for hikers to fall. Never walk alone and always bring a map and a mobile phone with you.

Hill fire

On average, over 10,000 hill fires a year take place in Hong Kong, injuring more than 600 people. Never light fires in non-marked areas and, if you see a hill fire, report it. Always stay calm and walk away from the fire into the wind.

1.What can we learn about Ronald?

A. He loves hiking and hikes regularly.

B. He didn’t bring enough water on his hike.

C. He brought about a map with him on his hike.

D. He couldn’t tell his friends where he saw a fire

2.The passage mentions Ronald .

A. to warn people against hiking alone

B. to tell people hiking is difficult to be popular

C. to show typical mistakes about hiking

D. to remind people to call the police for help

3.What does the underlined word ”hazardous” mean?

A. Long.

B. Narrow.

C. Complex.

D. Dangerous.

4.What is the best title for the text?

A. Hiking Routes in Mountains

B. When Fun Turns into Trouble

C. Hill Fires and How to Avoid Them

D. The Adventures of Ronald the Hiker

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