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The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park，on the island of Hawaii，has two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa，which last erupted (喷发)in 1984，is 13，677 feet (4.17 km)above sea level；Kilauea is next to Mauna Loa and it has been erupting since January 3rd，1983.It is 4，190 feet (1.23 km)above sea level.
When to visit
The park is open 24 hours a day all year round.There are no plants or trees on the lava (火山岩)fields and no protection from the sun，so you must bring sunscreen (防晒霜).
How to get there
The best way to get to the park is to take Highway 11.From the airport at Hilo，Highway 11 will take you southward across the eastern part of the island.
Things to see
If you want to know more about the park，the Kilauea Visitor Center is surely a stop to make.It is a quarter of a mile (402m)from the park entrance.There，you can see a great movie about real lava and learn about the island's natural and cultural history.The center is open from 7：45 a．m.to 5：00 p．m..There are also many guided walks and hikes around the park.You must check weather conditions and volcanic activity before hiking alone.If possible，you may drive down Chain of Craters Road to see lava flowing into the ocean.
Tickets
Entrance to the park is $10.00 for each vehicle，$5.00 for those who travel on foot or ride a bicycle.Children under the age of 15 are free.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了去夏威夷火山国家公园旅游的相关事宜。
1．Different from Mauna Loa，Kilauea________．
A．will disappear soon
B．is closed to visitors
C．is much bigger
D．erupts more often
D [细节理解题。由第一段“Kilauea is next to Mauna Loa and it has been erupting since January 3rd，1983.”可知，Kilauea不同于 Mauna Loa，Kilauea火山经常喷发。故选项D正确。]
2．The Kilauea Visitor Center ________．
A．offers all kinds of movies
B．is next to the park entrance
C．is open for 8 hours every day
D．introduces visitors to the park
B [细节理解题。由Things to see中的“It is a quarter of a mile (402 m)from the park entrance.”可知，The Kilauea Visitor Center挨着公园入口。故选项B正确。]
3．The text is most probably taken from________ ．
A．a travel magazine
B．a newspaper report
C．a geography textbook
D．a research paper
A [文章出处题。通读全文可知，短文介绍了去夏威夷火山国家公园旅游的相关事宜。所以，该短文很可能来自旅游杂志。故A选项正确。]
