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If North American’s mountains are calling your name, then it is time for you to take out your shoes and hit the road. Based on the opinions of travelers and hikers, here are the best hiking places across the continent.
Glacier National Park
Named for the glaciers from the ice age, Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States. A favourite among hikers, the park has a variety of roads for all skill levels, from the easy Trail of the Cedars to the challenging Grinnell Glacier.
The best time to visit Glacier National Park is in July or August.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park features nearly 1,200 square miles of fantastic views: towering waterfalls, old Sequoia trees and some of the most unique rock formations in the United States. But despite its large size, most of the tourist activities take place within the 8-square-mile area of Yosemite Valley.
The best time to visit Yosemite National Park is in May or September, when the park is not too crowded.
Grand Canyon
For six million years, the Grand Canyon has expanded with the help of the Colorado River, and for centuries, people from all over the globe have traveled to gaze out over (眺望) its red and orange. But if you’re seeking a quiet escape to Mother Nature, you should be prepared: The Grand Canyon can be very crowded. The South Rim is particularly popular with hikers.
The best time to visit the Grand Canyon is March through May when daytime temperatures are cool.
Banff
If you want to experience the lifestyle of a Swiss skiing village, consider Banff. Because it lies in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, taking trips there will reduce not only your flight time from America but also your costs.
The best time to visit Banff is June through August and December through March.
1. What is the main feature of Glacier National Park?
A. It is the best hiking place.
B. It got its name in the ice age.
C. It is less crowded in summer
D. It provides roads of different levels for hikers.
2. Which of the following is true about the Grand Canyon?
A. It is quite hot in April.
B. Its size has been growing thanks to the Colorado River.
C. It is an ideal place to escape to Mother Nature.
D. The South Rim is more popular and less crowded.
3. You can save time and money when visiting Banff because of ________.
A. its location. B. its popularity.
C. its modern lifestyle. D. its warm environment.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章根据旅行者和徒步旅行者的观点，介绍了横跨欧洲大陆的几个最佳徒步旅行地点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Glacier National Park部分“A favourite among hikers, the park has a variety of roads for all skill levels, from the easy Trail of the Cedars to the challenging Grinnell Glacier.”（这是远足者的最爱，公园里有各种各样适合不同技能水平的道路，从轻松的雪松小径到富有挑战性的格林内尔冰川）可知冰川国家公园的主要特色是它为徒步旅行者提供不同水平的道路。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Grand Canyon部分“For six million years, the Grand Canyon has expanded with the help of the Colorado River, and for centuries, people from all over the globe have traveled to gaze out over (眺望) its red and orange.”（600万年来，大峡谷在科罗拉多河的帮助下不断扩张，几个世纪以来，来自世界各地的人们都前往观看它的红色和橙色）可知多亏了科罗拉多河，大峡谷的规模不断扩大。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Banff部分“Because it lies in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, taking trips there will reduce not only your flight time from America but also your costs.”（因为它位于加拿大落基山脉的中心，到那里旅行不仅可以减少从美国出发的飞行时间，还可以减少你的成本）可知因为它的位置，你可以在参观班芙时节省时间和金钱。故选A。
