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Pb03 Posted 18 years ago
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board up $ surf spots
Hello everyone,
I'm somewhat confused about figuing out the structure and meaning of the part underlined in the sentences below.
What do you think "hard-core residents" is in this context?
And for the other parts, is it correct to understand that many T-shirt shops as well as hotels and restaurants close the shops when the first snow comes?
As for the second question, I don't understand the meaning of 'surf spots' and the parts at all?
Would you take a look at them and let me know any idea you would have?
Thanks a lot~
pb
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Q 1:
Although Silverton is a tourist town by day in summer, once the final choo-choo departs it turns back to local turf. Visit in the middle of the winter for a real treat – only the most hard-core residents stick around, and you’ll find many of the T-shirt shops, and even hotels and restaurants, board up come first snowfall. Snowmobiles become a main means of transportation, and Silverton turns into a winter adventure playground for intrepid travelers.
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Q 2:
Mountain biking goes hand in hand with beer drinking in Colorado, so it’s little surprise a town that supports such a lively microbrew community would also be considered paradise to mountain bikers. Bike geeks take note: Durango is home to some of the world’s best bikers including Ned Overend and Travis Brown. From steep single-track to scenic road rides, Durango has hundreds of trails to choose from. Some are well advertised, others locals like to keep secret (much in the manner of surf spots), and you’ll have to do a bit of snooping if you want to hit pay dirt.
I'm somewhat confused about figuing out the structure and meaning of the part underlined in the sentences below.
What do you think "hard-core residents" is in this context?
And for the other parts, is it correct to understand that many T-shirt shops as well as hotels and restaurants close the shops when the first snow comes?
As for the second question, I don't understand the meaning of 'surf spots' and the parts at all?
Would you take a look at them and let me know any idea you would have?
Thanks a lot~
pb
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Q 1:
Although Silverton is a tourist town by day in summer, once the final choo-choo departs it turns back to local turf. Visit in the middle of the winter for a real treat – only the most hard-core residents stick around, and you’ll find many of the T-shirt shops, and even hotels and restaurants, board up come first snowfall. Snowmobiles become a main means of transportation, and Silverton turns into a winter adventure playground for intrepid travelers.
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Q 2:
Mountain biking goes hand in hand with beer drinking in Colorado, so it’s little surprise a town that supports such a lively microbrew community would also be considered paradise to mountain bikers. Bike geeks take note: Durango is home to some of the world’s best bikers including Ned Overend and Travis Brown. From steep single-track to scenic road rides, Durango has hundreds of trails to choose from. Some are well advertised, others locals like to keep secret (much in the manner of surf spots), and you’ll have to do a bit of snooping if you want to hit pay dirt.
Top answer
#1 hard core residents - those who live in the place throughout the year Is it correct to understand that many T-shirt shops as well as hotels and restaurants close the shops when the first snow comes? No, not necessarily - They board up the windows to protect them against the snow. #2 surf spots = good places to go surfing [ which the locals keep to themselves], and in this passage it is the trails that the locals keep to themselves.
- #1 hard core residents - those who live in the place throughout the year Is it correct to understand that many T-shirt shops as well as hotels and restaurants close the shops when the first snow comes?
- No, not necessarily - They board up the windows to protect them against the snow.
- #2 surf spots = good places to go surfing [ which the locals keep to themselves], and in this passage it is the trails that the locals keep to themselves.
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#1 hard core residents - those who live in the place throughout the year
Is it correct to understand that many T-shirt shops as well as hotels and restaurants close the shops when the first snow comes? No, not necessarily - They board up the windows to protect them against the snow.
#2 surf spots = good places to go surfing [ which the locals keep to themselves], and in t
Is it correct to understand that many T-shirt shops as well as hotels and restaurants close the shops when the first snow comes? No, not necessarily - They board up the windows to protect them against the snow.
#2 surf spots = good places to go surfing [ which the locals keep to themselves], and in t
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