stretches along the coast from southern Washington to the Aleutian Islands. On this voyage, travelers can see wildlife including whales and bears, the largest national forest in the U. S. , and Alaska-native villages. While on the journey, travelers can book a two- or four-person cottage or put up a tent on one of the ferries.

　　Each with its own set of sights and experiences, ferries share just one thing-a new angle to redescribe your favorite place.

1.Which is recommended to those in favor of free ferries?

A.Star Ferry. B. Staten Island Ferry.

C. Golden Horn Ferry. D. Alaska Marine Highway System.

2.How is the Shining Star ferry special among the four ferries?

A. It travels between two countries. B.The ferry was born out of old boats.

C. Its tours take the longest time. D.It provides services in evenings.

3.What can travelers experience through the Alaska Marine Highway System?

A. Local mountain villages. B.The Statue of Liberty.

C. U. S.'s largest national forest. D.Striking color at sunset.

4.What is the common characteristic of these ferries?

　　A.They provide fantastic European ride. B.They feature ancient civilizations.

　　C.They offer at least half an hour's ride. D. They help travelers appreciate views along the way.

　　Exciting screams of joy from two happy little girls rang across the beach. But I walked along, barely aware of them. I'd come to this remote beach on my sailboat, a place to escape. My marriage was in trouble. I worried about the harm to my two boys. But I didn't know how to make things better.

　　"Help! Help!" The girls screamed. I saw one girl was at the edge of the surf, yelling. I charged into the waves, swam to her and seized her. "But where is the other girl?" I looked across the water and saw a small head after a big wave. I shifted the girl I'd rescued to my back. She told me the other girl was her sister. For a moment I thought of my boys. How much they loved each other. How much I loved them.

I quickened my swimming and held the second little girl. We were at least 50 yards from land.