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The landscapes of North America
There are many beautiful landscapes that you can see in North America. Some are very famous national parks. You can hike, sightsee, and enjoy the lovely view there.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It is named for the smokelike fog that hangs over the forest peaks. It is very pretty. One unique(独一无二的) thing about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is that for about two weeks out of the year, there are millions of synchronous fireflies(同步发光的萤火虫)! People can drive into the park and watch the natural light show the fireflies make! How wonderful!
The Palenque National Park
Mexico also has many wonderful national parks. The Palenque National Park is one of the most famous. It is a special park because the park has an ancient Maya city! You can hike through the city and see hundreds of beautiful old pyramids.They were built by Mexico's Mayan Native Americans.
The Banff National Park
If you travel to Canada，you'll want to visit the Banff National Park. There are many things to do in this big park.Here people hike the famous Rocky Mountains. In the summer，people explore the park on a bicycle! When you get tired of hiking or biking, you can relax in one of the hot springs in the park!
The Big Bend National Park
The Big Bend National Park is located in Southwestern Texas. It has both mountains and deserts. How special! It also shares a border with both the United States and Mexico. The park is called Big Bend because there is a large bend in the Rio Grande River.This beautiful river runs through the park. A fun thing you can do at this park is go on a guided horseback ride and camping trip.
【语篇解读】 本文是应用文。文章介绍了北美洲风景壮丽的四个国家公园。
1．Where is a good place to see fireflies?
A．The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
B．The Palenque National Park.
C．The Big Bend National Park.
D．The Banff National Park.
A [细节理解题。根据The Great Smoky Mountains National Park部分中的“there are millions of synchronous fireflies”可知，在美国大雾山国家公园可以看到萤火虫。]
2．What is the Palenque National Park famous for?
A．The site of Maya civilization.
B．The Rocky Mountains.
C．Natural scenery.
D．Hot springs.
A [细节理解题。根据The Palenque National Park部分中“It is a special park because the park has an ancient Maya city！”可知，帕伦克国家公园以玛雅文明的遗址而闻名。]
3．What was the Big Bend National Park named after?
A．Its border with the USA and Mexico.
B．A big turn in the river.
C．A famous mountain.
D．Its deserts' shape.
B [细节理解题。根据The Big Bend National Park部分中的“The park is called Big Bend because there is a large bend in the Rio Grande River.”可知，大拐弯国家公园得名于园内里奥格兰德河的巨大拐弯。 ]
