Question

National parks across the USA offer visitors more than just hiking paths and points of interests. Park guests can now get to know their beautiful landscapes and rich histories in a whole new way with these adventure ideas.

• Golfing in Death Valley National Park

You’ve played the world’s best golf courses，but have you played the world’s lowest? Put the ball at the Furnace Creek Golf Course located in California’s remote Death Valley National Park. In addition to golf, the course also sets the stage for a horse-drawn carriage sightseeing offered through the resort’s Furnace Creek Stables.

• Luxury Camping in Yellowstone National Park

Want to experience sleeping under the stars? Far and Away Adventures serves up luxury-camping trips into Yellowstone National Park, covering States of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, complete with comfortable bedding and tents, delicious meals, and backcountry adventures. Guests are guided to a remote campsite along Yellowstone Lake by boat, and spend several days boating along its shores, fishing, and hiking among some of the park’s most original landscapes.

• Dog sledge in Denali National Park

Experience a dog sledge trip through one of the last wild frontiers(边疆), Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska. A team of dogs and experienced guides from EarthSong Lodge lead guests into the remote and calm land inside Alaska. Although day trips are available, multi-day sledge travels allow visitors to learn the art of dog dragging, not to mention enjoying grand views of Mt. McKinley.

• Canyon Vistas Mule Ride in Grand Canyon National Park

Take in the Grand Canyon, located in State of Arizona, by four-footed mule(骡子) for breathtaking views along the edge and into its depths. Mule rides have been offered at the Grand Canyon since 1887, and are a rich part of the canyon’s history. A new four-mile tour along the edge, the Canyon Mule Ride, takes approximately three hours to complete. Along the path, riders speak to the geologic shapes and human history of the area.

1.Among the national parks mentioned above, how many of them offer animal service for guests to enjoy beautiful natural scenery?

A. one    B. two

C. three    D. four

2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The four national parks are located in different states of the USA.

B. In Death Valley National Park, guests can play the world’s best golf courses.

C. Of the four national parks, Yellowstone National Park covers the largest area.

D. Park visitors have recently been offered mule rides in Grand Canyon National Park.

3.If you are keen to learn about the geologic features of the park, you may choose to visit        .

A. Death Valley National Park    B. Yellowstone National Park

C. Denali National Park    D. Grand Canyon National Park

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.D

【解析】本文主要介绍美国的国家公园，将人们可以通过冒险来了解历史，其中主要介绍了在死亡谷国家公园打高尔夫球、•黄石国家公园的豪华野营、•德纳利国家公园的狗雪橇、大峡谷国家公园的骡车。

1.细节理解题，根据“In addition to golf, the course also sets the stage for a horse-drawn carriage sightseeing offered through the resort’s Furnace Creek Stables.”意思是除了高尔夫之外，该课程还为通过度假村的炉溪马厩提供的马车观光提供了舞台。“Experience a dog sledge trip through one of the last wild frontiers(边疆), ”意思是经验一只狗雪橇之旅的最后一个野生前沿(边疆“A new four-mile tour along the edge, the Canyon Mule Ride, takes approximately three hours to complete”意思是沿着这条沿着悬崖走四英里的旅程，峡谷骡车，大约需要三个小时才能完成。故选C。

2.细节理解题，根据文章三个小标题“Golfing in Death Valley National Park 、Luxury Camping in Yellowstone National Park、Dog sledge in Denali National Park、Canyon Vistas Mule Ride in Grand Canyon National Park意思分别是在死亡谷国家公园打高尔夫球、•黄石国家公园的豪华野营、•德纳利国家公园的狗雪橇、大峡谷国家公园的骡车。”以及文章介绍各个公园的情况，故选A。

3.细节理解题，根据“. Along the path, riders speak to the geologic shapes and human history of the area.”意思是沿着这条小路，骑手们会对这个地区的地质形状和人类历史进行交谈。故选D。