Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, Californi...

Visiting Joshua Tree National Park, California

Joshua Tree National Park is nearly 800,000 acres large and surrounds parts of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts in South-central California. Although barren at first glance, the park is full of wildlife and provides a variety of entertainment activities from hiking to climbing. Within a 3-hour drive, Joshua Tree National Park takes at least a full day to visit.

Things to do Hiking opportunities within the park include several choices, from 12 self-guided nature trails to all-day back-country hikes.

Joshua Tree National Park has nine camping grounds, and back-country camping is also allowed.

Rock-climbing is a popular activity in the park, which has 10 mountains greater than 5,000 feet in height.

When to visit

Joshua Tree National Park is open 365 days a year, although the best time to visit is October through April, when temperature is milder. The peak season is when the wild flowers bloom, and summer months are the least crowded.

What to bring

In addition to your camera and telescope, be sure to carry lots of water. Park and trail maps can be picked up at any of the three visitor centres.

Fees

Parking fees: You can buy a 7-day vehicle permit for $15, a single entry permit for $5, or Joshua Tree National Park annual pass for $60.

Camping fees: They vary by camping ground.

1.The underlined word “barren” in the first paragraph can be replaced by _______.

A. thin　　　 B. beautiful　　　 C. deserted　　　 D. large

2.When is the best time to visit Joshua Tree National Park?

A. March　　 B. May　　　　 C. June　　　　 D. September

3.If one goes to Joshua Tree National Park by car and stay there for 9 days, how much at least he should pay for the parking fees?

A. $60　　　 B. $15　　　　 C. $25　　　　 D. $30

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If you’re looking forward to visiting a national park in the United States, here are some good options for you to choose from.

Acadia National Park—Maine

Lying on Mount Desert Island, a postcard-perfect island where Rockefellers and Astors summered, Acadia National Park is rich with rocky shorelines and has one of Maine’s most historic lighthouses. Hike to the top of 1,530-foot Cadillac Mountain to catch the sunrise, then go back to Bar Harbor, and treat yourself to a lobster roll at Stewman’s.

Where to Stay: Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, Bar Harbor Inn

Arches National Park—Utah

The red sandstone monoliths of Arches National Park in southeast Utah make for a giant playground for hikers, bikers, climbers, off-roaders, and other thrill seekers. However, climbing any named or unnamed arch in the park is banned by regulations. Throughout the park, there are 2,000 natural arches, including the famous Delicate Arch, which you might recognize from Utah’s license plate.

Where to Stay: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab, Fairfield Inn& Suites Moab

Yellowstone National Park—Wyoming

When you think of Yellowstone National Park, geysers will come to mind first and more specifically, Old Faithful, which does indeed live up to its name by erupting every 90 minutes or so. Another superstar of America’s oldest national park is the Grand Prismatic Spring, the park’s largest single hot spring, which also gains a reputation due to its striking coloration.

Where to Stay: Yellowstone Park Hotel, Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone

Shenandoah National Park —Virginia

Shenandoah’s famous 105-mile Skyline Drive is one of the prettiest drives in the Northeast.

This National Scenic Byway runs along the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Where to Stay: Skyland, Hotel Laurance

1.Who would most probably be drawn to Acadia National Park?

A.People interested in modern buildings.

B.People interested in camping in the desert.

C.People wanting to enjoy a good view of the seashore.

D.People wanting to climb a mountain of over 2,000 feet.

2.What is Arches National Park suitable for?

A.Watching an east coast sunrise. B.Looking at beautifully man-made arches.

C.Climbing the well-known Delicate Arch. D.Having various outdoor thrilling activities.

3.What do we know about the Grand Prismatic Spring?

A.It is famous for its eye-catching colors.

B.It can erupt for about 90 minutes each time.

C.It is the largest single hot spring in the world.

D.It is the most distinguished tourist spot in Wyoming.

4.Where can someone enjoy beautiful sights along the drive?

A.In Utah. B.In Virginia.

C.In Maine. D.In Wyoming.

5.What is the text meant to?

A.Encourage us to visit the United States.

B.Recommend some national parks in the US.

C.Introduce several hotels nearby national parks.

D.Make a comparison between some national parks.

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The Code of Visiting Yellowstone National Park

The following regulations have been sorted for your convenience.

Emergency Phone: Dial 911

Yellowstone is a wilderness filled with natural wonders that also have potential dangers. There is no guarantee of your safety. Regulations are strictly enforced to protect you and the park's resources.

Wildlife

Do not approach wildlife, no matter how calm they appear. Always obey instructions from park staff on the scene.You must stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves and at least 25 yards away from all other large animals-bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, and coyotes. Do not feed any animal. It harms them and it is illegal.

Geothermal (地热的) Dangers

Boardwalks and trails protect you. You must stay on boardwalks and designated (指定的) trails. Pools may be near or above the boiling temperatures and can cause-severe r possibly even deadly burns.

● Keep your children close to you at all times; make sure they understand the danger.

● Pets are prohibited in thermal areas.

● Swimming or bathing in thermal pools or streams is prohibited. Where swimming is allowed, swim at your own risk.

● Poisonous gases may exist at dangerous levels. If you feel sick, leave immediately. Weather Yellowstone's weather can change quickly and bring cold temperatures, high winds, rain and falling snow.

● Be prepared for changing temperatures, storms, and emergencies.

● Carry adequate clothing.

Driving

● Unless otherwise posted, the top speed throughout the park is 45 mph.

● If you see wildlife while driving, do not stop or pause in the roadway.

1.What do we know about Yellowstone National Park?

A.It allows visitors to feed some animals.

B.It gives visitors a free ride in the park.

C.It will punish visitors if they bring their pets.

D.It not only offers visitors pleasure but also there may be dangers.

2.When visiting Yellowstone, what are you advised to do?

A.Swim in the designated places.

B.Tap those calm animals gently.

C.Pull up to take photos of animals.

D.Bring some cloths to avoid poisonous gases.

3.Why is the text written?

A.To explain the facilities of the park. B.To introduce the features of the park.

C.To offer some guidance to visit the park. D.To attract more people to visit the park.

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--- A high-tech exhibition________in the National Museum.

--- Really? What about visiting it now?           .

A．will be held             B．is being held    C．is to be held     D．has been held

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Yellowstone National Park is the flagship of the National Park Service and a favorite to millions of visitors each year. The park is a major destination for all members of the family. By driving the grand loop road, visitors can view the park from the comfort of their vehicle and also take a rest at one of the many roadside picnic areas.

How much is the entrance fee?

$25 - Private, noncommercial vehicle;

$20 - Motorcycle or snowmobile (winter);

$12 - Visitors 16 and older entering by foot, bike, ski, etc.

This fee provides the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

A $50 park annual pass provides entrance for a single private non-commercial vehicle at Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The $10 Interagency Senior Pass (62 and older) is a lifetime pass available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Where can you stay?

Inside Yellowstone, you can choose to stay in modern or historic hotels and cabins inside the park like the Old Faithful Inn, the world’s largest log structure. For those who want to be a little closer to nature, there are 12 campgrounds with a range of services from primitive pit toilets to shower and laundry facilities. There’ s also RV camping with and without dumping stations.

Staying outside the park gives you unique Old West experiences but still keeps you close to park attractions.

If you’re taking a road trip to Yellowstone, you’ll want to check out our Hotels and Cabins On The Road section.

1.The entrance fees listed on the web page don’t apply to _______.

A.temporary residents in the USA

B.vehicles involving business activities

C.visitors out of a certain age range

D.private motorcycles and snowmobiles

2.What are you likely to acquire in the Old Faithful Inn?

A.Unique old west experiences.

B.Primitive pit toilets and shower.

C.Knowledge of origin of the park.

D.RV camping with dumping sites.

3.Where does the passage probably come from?

A.A magazine. B.A textbook.

C.A notice. D.A travel guide.

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1.The entrance fees listed on the web page don’t apply to _______.

A. temporary residents in the USA

B. visitors out of a certain age range

C. vehicles involving business activities

D. private motorcycles and snowmobiles

2.What are you likely to acquire in the Old Faithful Inn?

A. Unique old west experiences.

B. Primitive pit toilets and shower.

C. Knowledge of origin of the park.

D. RV camping with dumping sites.

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_____ more visitors，the Beijing Garden Expo Park gives roses to visiting couples．

A．Attracted

B．Attracting

C．To attract

D．Having attracted

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_____ more visitors，the Beijing Garden Expo Park gives roses to visiting couples．

A．Attracted    B．Attracting

C．To attract    D．Having attracted

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_____ more visitors， the Beijing Garden Expo Park gives roses to visiting couples．

A． Attracted 　　　　 B． Attracting

C． To attract 　　　 D． Having attracted

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Tanzania Tarangire is a national park 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 it to see what it was like.

One of the first sightings upon entering the park I found was a huge group of elephants. Our guide told us Tarangire was probably the best place in Tanzania to find large groups of elephants. We continued to watch the elephants as they stood under trees and scratched(搔)themselves against the trees to hit the spot of an itch(痒)．

To the right of the elephant group, we noticed a big tree. Our guide informed us that this was a baobab tree and 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 there were lions all around us. Most of them were resting in the shade under bushes, but there was one that was drinking from the watering hole directly in front of us. We then noticed there were a couple of fresh zebra corpses(尸体)—it seemed as if the resting lions had killed them!

Our final big sighting was one that none of us were expecting to see！We pulled over to where there was a large gathering of cars, with a sleeping leopard 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've inspired you to add this amazing park to your very own Tanzania travel plan.

1.we can learn from the passage that Tanzania Tarangire ______.

A.is the sixth largest park in Tanzania

B. is one of the best places to hunt animals.

C. is famous for its amazing animals and plants

D. has the largest number of elephants in the world

2.Elephants scratched themselves against the trees because    ______   .

A. they felt uncomfortable

B. the weather was too hot

C. they were angry about something

D. they were playing with each other

3.How did the author travel in Tanzania Tarangire?

A．By bicycle.     B．By train.

C．On foot.     D．By car.

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

A．Boring.     B．Enjoyable.

C．Dangerous.     D．Challenging.

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