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We have some practically secret national parks on our lists that you'll want to visit this spring.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
The most visually striking point here is El Capitan. The massive cliff(悬崖), 2.5 times as tall as the Empire State Building, towers over the rest of the park, which offers you a perfect spot for taking impressive pictures. You can also wander the Salt Basin Dunes, 2,000 acres of shockingly white sands. If you're taking very long hikes, bring plenty of water and some protein-rich snacks.
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument preserves more than 87,500 acres of wild rivers and thick forests. In addition to hiking and camping, Katahdin is a great spot for hunting and fishing. Bring some hiking boots and perhaps trekking poles(登山杖)to cross these rocky forest trails. The park has a day use fee of $5, and the first-come, first-serve campsites cost $8 per night.
North Cascades National Park
Though the snowy peaks of the North Cascades are dangerous in the winter, it turns into a thick and green park in the warmer months, filled with beautiful mountain valleys and clear lakes. You can take a guided nature hike or go fishing. Winter driving conditions in the North Cascades can be dangerous, due to water, frost, snow, or ice on the roads.
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
This is not a national park, but is a national monument. It is home to several rare species of plants and animals, and lava (炫岩) flow. There are excellent chances for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and nature photography, as well as overnight hiking. You can also go primitive camping anywhere in the monument for free. It's highly recommended that you should bring plenty of water and sunscreen, and know your fitness level ahead oftime.
21. What may attract a photographer most to go to Guadalupe Mountains National Park?
A. The high cliff.
B. The low ticket price.
C. The towers in the park.
D. The particularly white sands.
22. How much should one pay for camping in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument for 2 days and 1 night?
A. $15. B. $18. C. $21. D. $24.
23. Camping in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, _______.
A. you are only allowed to camp in daytime
B. you can only stay one night there for free
C. you can feed rare animals
D. you should be well-prepared
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个适合春天参观的国家公园。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Guadalupe Mountains National Park部分的“The massive cliff, 2.5 times as tall as the Empire State Building, towers over the rest of the park, which offers you a perfect spot for taking impressive pictures. (巨大的悬崖，高度是帝国大厦的2.5倍，比公园的其它部分都要高，为你提供了一个拍摄令人印象深刻的照片的完美地点)”可知，陡峭的悬崖会吸引摄影师拍摄。A. The steep cliff. (陡峭的悬崖)符合以上说法，故选A项。
22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument部分的“The park has a day use fee of $5, and the first-come, first-serve campsites cost $8 per night.（该公园一天的使用费为5美元，先到先得的露营地每晚收费8美元）”可知，白天5美元，晚上8美元，由此可知两天一夜为$5 + $5 + $8 = $18，共18美元。故选B项。
23题详解】
推理判断题。根据Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument部分的“It's highly recommended that you should bring plenty of water and sunscreen, and know your fitness level ahead of time（强烈建议你要带足够的水和防晒霜，并提前了解自己的健康水平）”可知，去这个公园，你应该做好充分的准备。故选D项。
