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Stepping Out Into Nature
The classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road.
Colo-road Trips
The Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways. A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.
The Beartooth Highway.
Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights of Montana, Wyoming and Yellowstone Park. The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.
Seward Highway, Alaska
The road that connects Anchorage to Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of the Chugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some good bear stories.
The Lighthouse Trail, Maine
Travel the 375 miles between Kittery and Calais, Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.
1. What makes Colo-road Tips special?
A. Good bear stories. B. A scenic beach. C. Hands-on exhibits. D. An interactive map.
2. Where can you explore state of gold miners?
A. Colorado. B. Montana. C. Alaska. D. Maine
3. Which place is suitable for a family with children?
A. Colo-road Trips. B. The Beartooth Highway.
C. Seward Highway. D. The Lighthouse Trail.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。经典的自驾游比以往任何时候都受欢迎，文章介绍了几个可以上路的地方。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Colo-road Trips部分第二句“A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. ”（一个新的微型网站包括一个交互式地图，让旅行者可以根据地区、兴趣或季节探索各种选择。）可知，交互式地图使Colo-road Tips很特别。故选D。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Seward Highway, Alaska部分第二句“The drive begins at the base of the Chugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages.”（旅程从楚加奇山脉的山脚下开始，紧靠风景秀丽的特纳根Arm海岸，蜿蜒穿过金矿小镇、国家森林和渔村。）可知，在Alaska你可以探索黄金矿工的状况。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据The Lighthouse Trail, Maine部分最后一句“If possible, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.”（如果可能的话，参观缅因州灯塔博物馆。这里的针对孩子们的手工制品和动手展览提供了一个吸引人的休息。）可知，The Lighthouse Trail适合有小孩的家庭。故选D。
