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There is no doubt now that Yellowstone National Park is indeed extraordinarily beautiful.If you're looking for the ultimate outdoorsy getaway, this would be it.Hundreds of miles of hiking trails wind through forests, along streams and up mountains.Yellowstone attracts about three million visitors every year.
When to Visit Yellowstone
The best time to visit Yellowstone is from March to May and from September to November.These seasons feature both mild weather and fewer crowds.Summer is the most popular time to visit: the kids are out of school and the weather is warm enough to sleep outside.However, this park is no stranger to the cold.Temperatures have been known to drop into the 30s even in summer, and during the winter, they range anywhere from negative three to 25 degrees Fahrenheit.Don't let that stop you.There's nothing quite like seeing plumes (飘升之物) of steam rise from beneath a thick blanket of snow.
Getting around Yellowstone
The best way to get around Yellowstone is by car, especially as there is no public transportation system.You can rent a car at any of the nearby airports.Each of Yellowstone's five regions has an area to park, allowing you to leave the car behind and explore on foot.Guided tours are also available.
Yellowstone Dining
There are several restaurants, cafeterias and snack shops within the borders of Yellowstone National Park.Consider bringing along a cooler with lunch items and snacks—so you don't have to worry about staying near one of the park's more developed areas.Yellowstone is also home to several sitdown restaurants located in the most visited areas.Cafeterias serve burgers and sandwiches while upscale restaurants like the Lake Yellowstone Hotel Dining Room provide selections of game meats.Although the fare is far from fine, reservations are necessary during the busy summers.
Yellowstone Hotels
$199:fourstar hotels in Jackson Hole
$299:fourstar Teton Mountain Lodge Fr $299, $60/night
$777:fivestar Four Seasons Jackson Hole Fr $777, $259/night
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【语篇解读】 本文是一则广告。介绍的是一本美国黄石国家公园旅游的小册子。
1.The leaflet is to inform visitors of Yellowstone National Park's .
A.thoughtful service B.beautiful landscapes
C.mild weather D.travel suggestions
D [主旨大意题。根据第一段及表中各个小标题可知,这个小册子提供的是到黄石国家公园旅游的建议。]
2.Why is it worthwhile to visit Yellowstone National Park in winter?
A.Because it's impressive to see steam above snow.
B.Because there are fewer visitors due to coldness.
C.Because kids are free to go there on holidays.
D.Because it is warm enough to sleep outside.
A [细节理解题。根据“When to Visit Yellowstone”部分最后两句可知,作者认为不要让寒冬阻挡了你的行程,蒸汽从覆盖着厚厚的积雪的地底下升起的情境,会让你觉得进入了人间仙境。故A项正确。]
3.A visitor to Yellowstone National Park had better .
A.take a trip in December
B.carry a cooler with snacks
C.enter and exit at the same gate
D.take public transportation
B [细节理解题。根据“Yellowstone Dining” 下面的“Consider bringing along a cooler with lunch items and snacks”可知,应选B。]
4.How many nights can you stay if you reserve the fivestar Four Seasons Jackson Hole?
A.Two. B.Three.
C.Five. D.Six.
B [数字计算题。根据“Yellowstone Hotels”中的“$777:fivestar Four Seasons Jackson Hole Fr $777,$259/night”可知,总共777美元,每晚是259美元,所以可得知,可以在这个五星级宾馆待三天。]