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Our national park system invites visitors to choose their own adventures in the most beautiful spots in the U.S.Here's our selection for the most exciting and unusual national park activities.
RockClimbing: Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is a climber's paradise.Since 1969, the Yosemite Mountaineering School and Guide Service has been training newbies and accompanying seasoned climbers on trips in the park's many climbing areas.
Snorkeling: Virgin Islands National Park
You'll want flippers, a mask and snorkel to explore the best trail in St.John because it's actually underwater.The snorkeling trail at Trunk Bay is a 225yard swim lined with signs describing the fish, coral and plants that live in the warm turquoise waters.
Orienteering: Prince William Forest Park
Set off on a modernday treasure hunt at Prince William Forest Park.Leave the GPS system at home for an orienteering adventure using just a map and compass to follow clues around one of the park's 30 courses.You can choose to set your own pace, whether it's a slowpoke family stroll while the kids master the compass or a competitive jaunt to race to the final clue.
Hiking: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Hikers can set off on a great adventure on foot any time of year in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.With more than 800 miles of trails, there are plenty of options including scenic strolls through fields of wildflowers and strenuous climbs to the top of the park's glorious waterfalls.
语篇解读:本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个美国国家公园。
1.Which park may a diver favor?
A.Yosemite National Park.
B.Virgin Islands National Park.
C.Prince William Forest Park.
D.Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
解析:选B 细节理解题。根据Snorkeling: Virgin Islands National Park部分的第一句中的“it's actually underwater”可知,圣约翰的最佳步道实际上是在水下,所以潜水员可能喜欢这个公园。故选B。
2.What is a necessity for an orienteering adventure in Prince William Forest Park?
A.GPS system. B.Treasure.
C.Compass. D.Pacer.
解析:选C 细节理解题。根据Orienteering: Prince William Forest Park部分的第二句中的“using just a map and compass”可知,地图和指南针是必需的,故选C。
3.What can visitors do if they go to Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
A.Enjoy beautiful scenery.
B.See underwater creatures.
C.Play hunt game.
D.Receive climbing training.
解析:选A 细节理解题。根据Hiking: Great Smoky Mountains National Park部分的第二句可知,游客在这里可以欣赏到美丽的景色,故选A。