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Point Reyes
At Point Reyes you will find trails, historic buildings and visitor centers where visitors can enjoy all aspects of the unique area. Visitors can enjoy camping, hiking and biking. Point Reyes National Park also features the Point Reyes Lighthouse and visitor center, and at the visitor center you can learn all about the lighthouse(灯塔)and for the very adventurous tourists a trip down the 308 stairs to the lighthouse is a great option.
Big Sur
Big Sur is a region in California with many wonders to offer visitors. The Los Padres National Forest is an excellent destination for hiking. Throughout the forest there are many trails, including trails allowing visitors to walk along the coastline. In addition, Big Sur is also a fantastic destination for wildlife viewing. This region is one of the few places where the majestic bird can be seen.
Yosemite National Park
Located in central California, Yosemite National Park is an amazing destination for recreational enthusiasts, especially rock climbers. Climbers travel from around the world to take on the challenges presented at Yosemite. There are many other recreational activities to enjoy, including biking, hiking, backpacking and many more. Yosemite Valley has a wide range of attractive sights, and waterfalls.
Joshua Tree National Park
Located in southeastern California, Joshua Tree has some amazing sites to see. There are many nature trails, hiking trails, as well as options for mountain biking and rock climbing. Visitors to Joshua Tree can enjoy the beautiful desert ecosystem. At Joshua Tree you can look into the dense star clouds of the Milky Way, and see clearly. These star clouds are especially dense and bright to the south near the horizon.
1. How do tourists visit the Point Reyes Lighthouse?
A. By bike. B. On foot.
C. By air. D. By boat.
2. What can tourists do in Big Sur?
A. Enjoy historic buildings. B. Hunt birds.
C. Sec the sea. D. Climb rocks.
3. Where can you go if you'd like to experience the desert ecosystem?
A. Point Reyes. B. Big Sur.
C. Yosemite National Park. D. Joshua Tree National Park.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
本文是篇应用文。文章介绍了北美的四个国家公园，各具特色，值得参观游览。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Point Reyes中的you can learn all about the lighthouse(灯塔) and for the very adventurous tourists a trip down the 308 stairs to the lighthouse is a great option.可你可以了解到关于灯塔的所有信息，对于那些喜欢冒险的游客来说，从308级台阶下到灯塔是一个不错的选择。可知,游客参观灯塔要步行。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Big Sur中的 Throughout the forest there are many trails, including trails allowing visitors to walk along the coastline. 整个森林有许多小路，包括允许游客沿着海岸线行走的小路。可知，在这里游客可以看到大海。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Joshua Tree National Park 中的Visitors to Joshua Tree can enjoy the beautiful desert ecosystem: 观约书亚树的游客可以欣赏到美丽的沙漠生态系统。 可知,如果一个人想体验沙漠生态环境，他可以选择Joshua Tree国家公园。故选D。
