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The United States has a vast network of National Parks spread all around the country. Here are some National Parks for you.
Arches National Park, Utah
More than 2,000 natural stone arches make Arches National Park a special place in Utah. Travelers from around the world come to see brilliant sunsets that light up the sky each night. Hikers and rock climbers will love the endless options for exploring, while more low-key visitors are sure to love the camping.
Acadia, Maine
Super close to Bar Harbor, one of Maine's most beloved tiny towns, Acadia National Park tops travel guides for the Vacation State. Before making your way to Mt. Desert island, dine on the country's most famous fish and lake advantage of the opportunity to go whale watching on the Atlantic Ocean. When visiting Acadia, set aside some time to hike and go boating.
Mount Rainier, Washington
We couldn't leave the park with you slowly moving ice off the list. Washington's Mount Rainier National Park, found southeast of Seattle, has 25 of them (along with the famous volcano) as its attention-catching sight. The National Park says it's "the snowiest place on earth where snow is measured regularly." If snowcapped peaks aren't your thing, plan to visit the park when the weather is warmer.
Great Sand Dunes (沙丘), Colorado
You probably imagine the Rocky Mountains when you think about Colorado, but did you know that the Centennial state is also home to the United States' largest sand dunes? See them for yourself at Great Sand Dunes National Park, where you can go sand boarding or "fat biking". Though June temperatures are said to be some of Southern Colorado's best, a warm winter day can be an equally enjoyable time to see the dunes.
1. What do Arches National Park and Acadia have in common?
A. Tourists can hike in the parks B. They are located in tiny towns.
C. Both of the parks offer sea food. D. They offer free guide to travellers.
2. What attracts travellers most in Mount Rainier?
A. Sunsets. B. Whales.
C. Ice. D. Sands.
3. Where can you go if you are fond of cycling?
A. Arches National Park, Utah B. Acadia, Maine
C. Mount Rainier, Washington D. Great Sand Dunes, Colorado
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了美国的四个国家自然公园以及各个公园吸引游客的地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据前两个公园内容Hikers and rock climbers will love the endless options for exploring和When visiting Acadia, set aside some time to hike and go boating.可知，在这两个公园里爬山爱好者和徒步者都能进行远足或攀爬。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三个公园内容We couldn’t leave the park with glaciers off the list.可知，雷尼尔山一直在有冰山的公园名单上，且The National Park says it's "the snowiest place on earth where snow is measured regularly."国家公园提到这里是地球上最常下雪的地方。由此可知，雷尼尔山最著名的是冰雪。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四个公园内容where you can go sand boarding and sledding (it’s a real thing!) or “fat biking”.可知，在大沙丘公园可以滑沙或者且骑自行车，所以喜欢骑行的人可以去大沙丘公园。故选D。
