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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.
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.
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.
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
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了阿肯色州的Hot Springs National Park，介绍了包括公园特色、成立时间、游客可以进行的活动以及费用等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中The area became a national park in 1921.可知该地区在1921年成为国家公园。由此可知，Hot Springs National Park成立于20世纪20年代。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中You can also drink the spring water from special fountains (喷嘴式饮水器) around the park.可知你还可以喝到公园周围喷嘴式饮水器里的泉水。由此可知，游客在公园可以喝到公园里的泉水。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中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.可知您每次停留的时间限制为14天。长时间的停留需要你搬到国家公园外的另一个露营地。由此可知，如果游客想要在公园露营，他们必须停留不超过14天。故选C。
