Last weekend I went snowshoeing with a group of teachers from my school. 21 , it felt a little strange --- a bit like ,wearing flippers（脚蹼） 22 you swim! l felt quite clumsy to start with, and it was 23 to climb over the fallen trees with the snowshoes 24 to my feet. However, I love 25 and am used to walking in mountainous areas 26 I soon got used to it. I loved walking through the forest and seeing all the trees covered in 27 ! At times, walking uphill in the snow was hard, 28 when there were rocks underneath the snow. Once we reached the 29 it was worth it! The mountain we 30 was called "Le Tanet" and it was l,292 m high --- that's higher than Snowdon, the tallest mountain in Wales! The sky was a bit gray, but the views were 31 . I managed to get some great 32 --- and remembered to use my new camera! After taking lots of photos, we started going down. In some ways, going down the mountain was harder than 33 . It was very steep(陡峭), and it was easy to 34 in the snow.
At the bottom, we had a hot drink in a cabin --- it was clearly 35 after a few hours of walking in the cold! Before we went 36 I attempted sledging(雪橇) which I'd never 37 before! It was great fun!
To be honest, I'd really 38 snowshoes as an alternative to the more well-known 39 sports. Besides being a lot cheaper than skiing, it's easier to do and is considered to be a lot 40 !
21. A. At first B. By day C. Above all D. By chance
22. A. unless B. when C. since D. before
23. A. practical B. easy C. difficult D. enjoyable
24. A. designed B. reviewed C. adjusted D. attached
25. A. swimming B. skiing C. hiking D. riding
26. A. and B. but C. if D. so
27. A. mud B. fog C. dirt D. snow
28. A. especially B. normally C. directly D. perfectly
29. A. bottom B. top C. valley D. beach
30. A. promoted B. climbed C. protected D. ignored
31. A. excellent B. common C. similar D. universal
32. A. assistance B. guides C. photos D. equipment
33. A. lying B. checking C. staying up D. going up
34. A. spread B. test C. slip D. sleep
35. A. needed B. displayed C. controlled D. backwards
36. A. upstairs B. home C. abroad D. changed
37. A. gotten B. seen C. lost D. tried
38. A. suspect B. dislike C. recommend D. quit
39. A. extreme B. winter C. water D. track
40. A. cheaper B. safer C. firmer D. slower