Tanzania Tarangire is a national Park which l...

Tanzania Tarangire is a national Park which lies in Tanzania．The park itself covers an area of around 2,850 square kilometers, making it the sixth largest park of its kind in the country．I recently visited Tarangire to see what it was like…．

One of the first sightings upon entering the park which I found was a huge herd（群）of elephants． Our guide told us that Tagrangire was probably the best place in Tanzania to find large herds of elephants, and that their population in the park was around 2,500．We continued to watch the elephants as they stood under trees and scratched themselves against the trees to hit the spot of an itch（痒处）．

To the right of the elephant herd, we noticed a big tree! Our guide informed us that this was a Baobab tree and that they could live for hundreds of years．Compared with this tree, the elephant just looked like dwarfs（侏儒）! We were informed that Tarangire was one of the best National Parks in Africa to see so many Baobab trees．

As we continued our drive through the park, we finally reached a watering hole．Our guide warned us that there were lions all around us．It took us all a while to find them, but there they were! Most of them are resting in the shade under brushes, but there was one that was drinking from the watering hole directly in front of us．We then noticed just to our right, there were a couple of fresh zebra corpses（尸体）— it seemed as if the lions which were resting had killed them! We were unlucky not to have seen the actual kill, as our guide had mentioned that the zebra corpses were fresh and the kill had occurred within the last hour．

Our final big sighting was one that none of us were expecting to see, even our guide! We pulled over to where there was a large gathering of cars, with a sleeping leopard（美洲豹）there! We took photos happily and excitedly and observed its surprising body before returning to our hotel as it was getting late．

So, I hope you enjoyed my description of Tarangire, and that I have inspired you to add this amazing park to your very own Tanzania travel route．

1.Which statement is correct about the park?

A．It covers an area of about 2,580 square kilometers

B．It is the largest park of its kind in the country

C．Their population in the park was around 2,000

D．There are a lot of Baobab trees in it．

2.How did the writer travel in Tanzania Tarangire?

A．On foot                   B．On horseback       C．By car               D．By bicycle

3.What did they see when they stopped with some other cars?

A．A large herd of elephants             B．Some lions

C．Some zebras                            D．A leopard

4.What does the writer think of his trip in Tanzania Tarangire?

A．Boring                    B．Challenging         C．Dangerous      D．Enjoyable

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Peyto Lake, Canada

Located in Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park Peyto Lake is one of the most wonderful lakes in the world. What makes it truly beautiful is its unique greenish-blue color, and placement in the Canadian Rockies. Named after trail guide Bill Peyto, this lake is located at a height of 1,860m.

Entry Details: $9.80 adult, $8.30 senior, $4.90 youth, and $19.60 family

Best Time to Visit: July, August, and September

Lake Argentino, Argentina

Located in the Patagonian province in Argentina, the lake is truly beautiful. Surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains, the lake presents visual delights like none other. With a maximum depth of 500 meters, it’s the biggest freshwater lake in Argentina. The lake is famous for fishing.

Entry Details: $15~$20, changes as per season, but entry for tourists above 70 years of age is always free.

Best Time to Visit: December to March, and late November

Lake Baikal, Russia

Being the world’s oldest and deepest lake, Baikal is about 395 meters long, 49 meters wide and 1,637 meters deep. It holds more water than the Five Great Lakes of America combined, and is thus the largest freshwater lake globally. Located in the south Russian region of Siberia, a trip to view this lake is a trip of a lifetime!

Entry Details: No Entrance fee here

Best Time to Visit: March to April

Lake Como, Italy

Considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe, Lake Como has attracted tourists since Roman times. Located in Lombardy, Como is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Surrounded by villas and palaces, this lake has attracted some of the wealthiest. Today, many celebrities(名人) have houses here. Here you can enjoy water sports, take a flight over the lake, or try skiing during the winters-every tourist has something he’s going to like!

Entry Details: Free

Best Time to Visit: July and September

1.Why is the passage presented?

A. To call on people to travel around the world

B. To introduce some beautiful lakes around the world

C. To explain how some world-famous lakes formed

D. To tell us what tourist can do around the world-famous lakes

2.Which place has to be paid for a visit of an 80-years-old man?

A. Lake Como, Italy　　 B. Lake Baikal, Russia

C. Peyto Lake, Canada　　 D. Lake Argentino, Argentina

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. The world’s second largest freshwater lake is in Russia

B. A trail guide gave the name to Peyto Lake of Canada

C. Lake Como is well known for its color and location

D. Lake Argentino is surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains

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Peyto Lake, Canada

Located in Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park Peyto Lake is one of the most wonderful lakes in the world. What makes it truly beautiful is its unique greenish-blue color, and placement in the Canadian Rockies. Named after trail guide Bill Peyto, this lake is located at a height of 1,860m.

Entry Details: $9.80 adult, $8.30 senior, $4.90 youth, and $19.60 family

Best Time to Visit: July, August, and September

Lake Argentino, Argentina

Located in the Patagonian province in Argentina, the lake is truly beautiful. Surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains, the lake presents visual delights like none other. With a maximum depth of 500 meters, it’s the biggest freshwater lake in Argentina. The lake is famous for fishing.

Entry Details: $15~$20, changes as per season, but entry for tourists above 70 years of age is always free.

Best Time to Visit: December to March, and late November

Lake Baikal, Russia

Being the world’s oldest and deepest lake, Baikal is about 395 meters long, 49 meters wide and 1,637 meters deep. It holds more water than the Five Great Lakes of America combined, and is thus the largest freshwater lake globally. Located in the south Russian region of Siberia, a trip to view this lake is a trip of a lifetime!

Entry Details: No Entrance fee here

Best Time to Visit: March to April

Lake Como, Italy

Considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe, Lake Como has attracted tourists since Roman times. Located in Lombardy, Como is one of the deepest lakes in Europe. Surrounded by villas and palaces, this lake has attracted some of the wealthiest. Today, many celebrities(名人) have houses here. Here you can enjoy water sports, take a flight over the lake, or try skiing during the winters-every tourist has something he’s going to like!

Entry Details: Free

Best Time to Visit: July and September

1.Why is the passage presented?

A. To call on people to travel around the world.

B. To introduce some beautiful lakes around the world.

C. To explain how some world-famous lakes formed.

D. To tell us what tourist can do around the world-famous lakes.

2.Which place has to be paid for a visit of an 80-years-old man?

A. Lake Como, Italy. B. Lake Baikal, Russia.

C. Peyto Lake, Canada. D. Lake Argentino, Argentina.

3.What can be inferred from the passage?

A. The world’s second largest freshwater lake is in Russia

B. A trail guide gave the name to Peyto Lake of Canada

C. Lake Como is well known for its color and location

D. Lake Argentino is surrounded by glaciers and snow-covered mountains

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Lying in Victoria,Australia,Phillip Island Nature Park is a beautiful seaside holiday destination.Phillip Island provides a relaxing,adventurous and memorable costal holiday.Full of family attractions,friendly wildlife,sheltered swimming spots and beautiful beaches and bays,it really is hard to find a reason not to take a holiday.

Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm

A trip to Phillip Island wouldn't be complete without visiting the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm.This amazing native wildlife attraction provides the opportunity to experience wild koalas in their natural environment.You will also enjoy very impressive water views,ancient buildings and lovely gardens. Perfect for a family day out!

Penguin Parade

The Penguin Parade on Phillip Island is Australia's most popular wildlife attraction.Every sunset,wild little penguins appear from the sea and walk across the beach to their sand holes.Here you can experience this natural view that you will find nowhere else in the world.

OPENING TIME: 10 a.m.

CLOSING TIME: Varies.Closed on Christmas Day

3 Parks Pass

This ticket gives you entry to the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island Nature Park,as well as entry to the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm.

All tickets will have 12 months validity（有效期）from time of buying.

Tickets will be delivered to your email box within 60 minutes of buying.Please print out all tickets and take them along with you to the attraction.

1.What can be enjoyed in Phillip Island Nature Park?　　　　　　 .

A. Fierce wildlife.

B. Charming beaches.

C. Outdoor swimming spots.

D. Various modem buildings.

2.According to the passage,Penguin Parade　　　　 .

A. opens at 10 a.m.every day

B. is opened to us all year around

C. is the most popular wildlife attraction

D. provides the chance to see wild penguins

3.In the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm we can appreciate　　　　 .

A. wild koalas and penguins

B. water views and penguins'holes

C. wild koalas and lovely gardens

D. wild penguins and ancient buildings

4.If you buy a 3 Parks Pass online,　　　　 .

A. you must use it within a year

B. you must print it out in 60 minutes

C. you can have it delivered to your house

D. you can take your family along to the park

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Everglades National Park (大沼泽地国家公园) is located in the state of Florida. It is the largest wilderness in the entire country and makes up 25% of the wetlands in the state. The park is home to several rare and endangered species. It is also the third largest national park in the US, after Death Valley and Yellowstone. Each year, about 1 million tourists visit the park. On a global level, it has been announced as a World Heritage Site.

Unlike most other national parks, Everglades National Park was created to protect an ecosystem (生态系统) from damage. In 1947, President Harry Truman spoke at the official opening of Everglades National Park, saying the goal of creating the park was to protect forever a wild area that could never be replaced.

10,000 different islands make up Everglades National Park. Each of these islands is lived by natural wildlife. The Everglades is home to about 15 species that are endangered. In addition, more than 350 bird species and 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish live within the park. The Everglades is also home to 40 species of mammals and 50 reptile species.

There are many ways to explore the Everglades. Visitors can see alligators (短吻鳄) while hiking the Anhinga Trail. The Everglades is one of the only places on Earth where freshwater alligators and saltwater crocodiles live in the same area. Visitors using airboats are likely to see large groups of birds. Some visitors might enjoy riding bicycles through Shark Valley. Others may want to move slowly through waters where they can see insects and wildlife closely.

According to experts, changes to the Everglades are becoming a danger to several different kinds of wildlife. They say it is a result of actions the US government began more than 50 years ago, and settlers began even earlier.

1.In the first paragraph, we’re mainly told that ________.

A. Florida is famous for its wetlands

B. the US has three important national parks

C. Everglades National Park is of great value

D. Everglades National Park is popular with visitors

2.How does the author describe the richness of wildness in the park?

A. By listing figures.

B. By personally experiencing.

C. By making a comparison.

D. By carrying on a study.

3.From the passage, we know that _______.

A. in fact Everglades National Park is a big island

B. visitors are not allowed to stay in the water in the park.

C. President Harry Truman first suggested setting up the park

D. the park is among the few places where alligators and crocodiles live together

4.What would be further discussed if the passage is continued?

A. What the government has done to protect the park.

B. How the park’s environment was badly changed.

C. What readers can do to help to save the wetlands.

D. How important endangered wildlife is to the world.

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Death Valley is the lowest, hottest, driest area in North America. This California National Park has less than 5 cm of rainfall a year and temperature up to 53℃ in summer. That’s enough to keep Americans away during the hottest months from June to August. But it is the high temperature and terrible heat that draw their most crazy fans, the foreign tourists. From all over the world, they come to the valley floor in cars, carrying maps and water bottles, and fanning themselves with newspapers to keep cool.

About 1.3 million visitors enter the park each year, from June through August. 90% of them are foreigners. They go there to experience the summer heat that gives Death Valley its name. The average high in July is 53.2 ℃ and the low 30 ℃. For August, the average high is 52.2 ℃ and the low 29.4 ℃.

So what do Americans think of the foreign visitors who arrive for the heat, just when locals from the United States try to avoid it? Park manager Brenda Henson says, “ The foreigners want to experience the heat in Death Valley. We think it’s crazy.”

In fact, Death Valley is a series of salt flats (盐滩) 225 km long and 6 km to 26 km wide. Birds and animals are largely absent, and only the hardiest plants have some chance of existence in this extreme place.

One tourist from Paris concluded, “ We come to it because we can tell all our friends and family that we’ve been to the hottest place in the world.”

1.The real attraction of Death Valley for foreigners is that _____.

2.What does the underlined word “ hardiest” in Paragraph 4 mean?

3.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

4.What would be the best title for the passage?

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It is 5:45 am and the sun is just rising over Gombe National Park in East Africa. Following Jane’s way of studying chimps, our group are all going to visit them in the forest. Jane has studied these families of chimps for many years and helped people understand how much they behave like humans. Watching a family of chimps is our first activity of the day. This means　　 　　 1.　　 (回到)the place where we left the family sleeping in a tree the night before. Everybody sits and waits　 　　 2.　　 (在…荫凉下)the trees while the family begins to wake up and　 　　 3. (离开). Then we follow as they 　 4.　　 (漫步走进)the forest. Most of the time, chimps either feed or clean each other as a way of showing love in their family. Jane warns us that our group is going to be very tired and dirty by the afternoon and she is right. However, the evening　 　　 5.　　 (让一切变得值得). We watch the mother chimp and her babies play in the tree. Then we see them go to sleep together in their nest for the night. We realize that the bond between members of a chimp family is as strong as in a human family.

Born in 1930,Yuan Longping　 6.　　 (毕业于) Southwest Agricultural College in 1953. 　 7.　　 (自从那时), finding ways to grow more rice has been his life goal. As a young man, he saw the great need for increasing the rice output. At that time, hunger was a disturbing problem in many parts of the countryside. Yuan Longping　 　　 8.　　 (寻找) a way to increase rice harvests without expanding the area of the fields. In 1950, Chinese farmers could produce about fifty-six million tons of rice. In a recent harvest, however, nearly two hundred million tons of rice was produced. These increased harvests mean that 22% of the world’s people are fed from just 7% of the farmland in the world. Yuan Longping is now circulating his knowledge in India, Vietnam and many other less developed countries to increase their rice harvests. 　　 9.　 (多亏) his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to　 　 10.　　 (使世界消除饥饿). Using his hybrid rice, farmers are producing harvests twice before.

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An experience in a national park is exciting. But to make sure of a safe and pleasant trip, you should remember the following rules; Always keep food in safe and sealed containers.

Leaving food in the open is an invitation to animals. It is best to keep food in closed containers in a locked car. Garbage should be treated in the same way. Be careful with the park environment while walking.

To avoid meeting with bears –make your presence known. Make loud noises, shout and sing. Be especially careful in a thick bush or along streams where water makes noises.

Bells are not suggested as the sound does not carry well.

Do not approach wild animals.

Visitors have been attacked by wild animals. They may appear tame but are wild and dangerous. Many animals run faster than you can imagine.

Always put out campfires.

They are dangerous when left unattended and can cause forest fires. Always put the campfires out completely with water before leaving the area.

Be sure to carry plenty of water.

Cool, clear stream water is not as clean as it looks! Drinking untreated water can make you ill. You’d better carry enough drinking water. If you must use water from lakes or streams, boil it for one minute.

Seat belts are required by law.

Always wear your seat belts while driving! Slow down at dawn and drive carefully when it is dark. Watch carefully at all times for people and animals on roadways.

Do not feed the wildlife.

They’ll lose their desire for natural foods and become beggars. They may bite, and/or spread disease.

1.How many rules are mentioned in the passage?

A.Five B.Six

C.Seven D.Eight.

2.What does the underlined word “sealed” mean in the passage?

A.Closed. B.Large.

C.Metal. D.Special

3.To avoid meeting with bears, we should ______ .

A.stay in the bush B.make loud noises

C.take bells with us D.walk down the streams.

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Wild animals are friendly to the visitors

B.Stream water is clean enough to drink.

C.Unattended campfires can cause forest fires

D.animals have lost interest in natural foods.

5.Which would be the best title for the passage?

A.A Dangerous Trip in a National Park

B.Tips for a Safe Experience in a National Park

C.How to Treat Wild Animals in a National Park

D.Protecting Wild Animals in a National Park

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The small mountain village 　　 we spent our holiday last month lies in 　　 is now part of Hubei.

A. which; where　　　　　 B. where; what　　　　　　 C. that; which　　　　　 D. when; which

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Doris’ success lies in the fact _______she is co-operative and eager to learn from others.

A. which        　　　　 B. that        　　　　　　　　 C. when        　　　　　　　　 D. why

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