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Four Best Hikes in the World
There’s nothing like getting out and getting some fresh air on a hike. No matter whether your idea of a hike is a leisure walk or climbing the highest mountain on Earth, we’ve got you covered. Below are four best hikes in the world.
Torres del Paine W Circuit
Location (位置): Patagonia, Chile
Distance：37 ＋ miles
Time：5～6 days
Best time to go：October to January
The W Circuit is one of the most recommended hikes you’ll find. Not only will you appreciate the diverse landscapes and striking granite pillars (花岗岩柱子), but you’ll probably meet some new friends along the way.
Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike
Location：Arizona, the United States
Distance：48 miles
Time：1～3 days
Best time to go：May to June, September to October
There’s no better way to experience one of the greatest wonders in the world. Located in one of the USA’s most beautiful parks, the views are absolutely appealing. Just make sure you’re prepared for the challenge.
Trek to Petra
Location：Jordan
Distance：47 miles
Time：5～ 6 days
Best time to go：October to April
Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world. Hike through canyons, gorges and ridges, and see tombs and temples along the way all while avoiding crowds of tourists.
Yosemite Grand Traverse
Location：California, the United States
Distance：60 miles
Time：6～7 days
Best time to go：July to September
Known for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised by National Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。没有什么比徒步旅行出去呼吸新鲜空气更好的了。无论你徒步旅行的想法是休闲散步还是攀登地球上最高的山峰，我们都会为你提供保障。本文介绍了世界上最好的四次远足。
1．Which of the following is the best time for the hike in Patagonia, Chile？__D__
A．April. B．May.
C．August. D．December.
解析：推理判断题。根据第一个黑标题Torres del Paine W Circuit下的Location (位置): Patagonia, Chile和Best time to go: October to January(去的最好的时间：10月到1月)，可知在Patagonia, Chile徒步旅行的最佳时间应该选择D选项(12月)。故选D。
2．Where should you go for a less crowded hike？__A__
A．Jordan.
B．Patagonia, Chile.
C．Arizona, the United States.
D．California, the United States.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三个黑标题Trek to Petra下的叙述第一句“Take the road less traveled through the Kingdom of Jordan and experience one of the seven wonders of the world.”再结合黑标题下的Location: Jordan(位置：约旦)可知你应该去Jordan进行不那么拥挤的徒步旅行。故选A。
3．What can you do along the Yosemite Grand Traverse？__B__
A．Plant sequoia trees.
B．Appreciate waterfalls.
C．Visit local temples.
D．Climb granite pillars.
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一个黑标题Yosemite Grand Traverse下的叙述“Known for some of the best hiking in the world, Yosemite National Park is famous for its views and huge sequoia (红杉) trees. Praised by National Geographic, the Yosemite Grand Traverse will take you through waterfalls and green mountaintops.”可知沿着Yosemite Grand Traverse可以欣赏瀑布。故选B。
