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Yellowstone National Park is the flagship of the National Park Service and a favorite to millions of visitors each year. The park is a major destination for all members of the family. The main attractions are all located on the grand loop road and here are some of the top reasons to visit the park. By driving the grand loop road, visitors can view the park from the comfort of their vehicle and also take a rest at one of the many roadside picnic areas. For the active visitor, the park has thousands of miles of trails from day hikes to backcountry explorations. This site has a lot of the information you need for your trip.
Yellowstone National Park 2021 Opening and Closing Dates
2021 Spring Opening Dates
Conditions permitting, roads will open to regular (public) vehicles at 8:00 am on the following dates.
●April 16 - West Entrance to Madison Junction, Mammoth Hot Springs to Old
Faithful, Norris to Canyon Village.
●May 7 - East Entrance to Lake Village, Canyon Village to Lake Village.
●May 14 - South Entrance to West Thumb, West Thumb to Old Faithful.
●May 28 - Northeast Entrance to Cooke City Beartooth Highway.
●Open Year Round - North Entrance to Gardiner / Mammoth.
2021 Fall Closing Dates
Roads will close to regular (public) vehicles at 8:00 am on the following dates.
●October 12 - Beartooth Highway (US 212 to Red Lodge Montana).
●November 8 - All roads close at 8 am except the road between the North Entrance and the Northeast Entrance.
COVID-19 Response
Face masks are required on lands where physical distancing cannot be maintained and in all NPS (National Park Service) buildings and facilities. Park operations vary based on local public health conditions. Before visiting, please check the park website to determine its operating status.
How much is the entrance fee?
$35 - Public, noncommercial vehicle;
$30 - Motorcycle or snowmobile (winter);
$20 - Visitors 16 and older entering by foot, bike, ski, etc.
* This fee provides the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit for both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
21. How many entrances to the Yellowstone National Park are mentioned?
A. 3. B. 4. C. 5 . D. 6.
22. How much will a twenty-year-old cyclist pay if he visits the Yellowstone National park?
A. $35. B. $30. C. $20. D. $60.
23. Where does the passage come from?
A. A geographic magazine. B. A travel website.
C. A commercial journal. D. A holiday brochure.
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。本文主要介绍了2021年黄石国家公园旅行的一些信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据“●April 16 - West Entrance…；●May 7 - East Entrance …●May 14 - South Entrance…；●May 28 - Northeast Entrance…和●Open Year Round - North Entrance…”可知，文章中共提到了黄石国家公园的五个入口，分别是西入口，东入口，南入口，东北入口和北入口。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二行“$20 - Visitors 16 and older entering by foot, bike, ski, etc.( 6岁及以上的游客可以步行、骑车、滑雪等进入，费用20美元。)”可知，一个20岁的骑自行车的人去黄石国家公园是要支付20美元。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。阅读文章内容，并结合第一段最后一句“This site has a lot of the information you need for your trip.( 这个网站有很多你旅行所需的信息。)”和“Yellowstone National Park 2021 Opening and Closing Dates(黄石国家公园2021年开放和关闭日期)”可知，本文主要介绍了2021年黄石国家公园旅行的一些信息。由此可知，本文最有可能来自旅行网站。故选B。
