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Visitors to Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas really follow the crowd.The park contains 47 hot springs.And tourists can take relaxing soaks at a bathhouse in the park that uses warm water from the nearby hot springs.
Great Springs
At 5，550 acres，Hot Springs National Park is the smallest national park in the United States.People have been coming to the area for hundreds of years to enjoy its natural hot baths.Starting in the 19th century，several bathhouses that offered baths with spring water opened in the region.Many visitors with illnesses went there，believing that the waters could help cure (治愈)them.
The area became a national park in 1921.People aren't allowed to take baths directly in the springs.But you can still visit the one bathhouse that remains in operation at the park.You can also drink the spring water from special fountains (喷嘴式饮水器)around the park.And don't worry about burning your tongue.When the water flows from the ground into the pools，it's very hot.But it cools before reaching the park's baths and fountains.
Home at Hot Springs
Besides the springs，visitors to the park can also see some pretty cool wildlife.Sounds like there are a lot of ways to have fun at Hot Springs National Park!
Fees & Passes
There is no entrance fee for the park.
Camping Fees
Your stay is limited to 14 days at a time.Longer stays require you to move to a different campground outside of the national park.All sites can be used for tent camping.All sites are $30 per night or $15 per night with a Senior Pass or Access Pass card.Senior and Access passes can be bought at the park store.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国阿肯色州温泉国家公园。
1．What do we know about Hot Springs National Park?
A．It was set up in the 1920s.
B．Its bath water is very hot.
C．It is the smallest national park worldwide.
D．Its bathhouses were opened in recent years.
A [细节理解题。根据Great Springs中的“The area became a national park in 1921”可知，美国温泉国家公园成立于1921年。]
2．What can visitors do at the park?
A．Take baths in the springs directly.
B．Have their illnesses cured.
C．Visit many old bathhouses.
D．Drink its spring water.
D [细节理解题。根据Great Springs部分中的“You can also drink the spring water from special fountains (喷嘴式饮水器)”可知应选D项。]
3．If visitors want to camp at the park，they should________．
A．bring their own tents
B．go to the park store first
C．stay for no more than 14 days
D．change campgrounds every day
C [细节理解题。根据Camping Fees部分中的“Your stay is limited to 14 days at a time”可知，在美国温泉国家公园露营一次最多只能停留14天。]
