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The mission of the National Park Service is to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources “for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations". Want to help them achieve their mission? Here’s how:
Donate: The national parks are always short on finds (资金). You can donate items to the park bookstore, support a particular program at your favorite national park, or send funds to the National Park Foundation.
Volunteer: If you can’t donate money, consider donating your time. National park service volunteers help build paths, answer visitors’ questions and maintain (维修) buildings. Check out its site to find out more ways you can volunteer in your favorite national park.
Share scientific skills: If you have a background in science, the NPS might be able to use your skills at one of its Research Learning Centers. From collecting and analyzing samples to maintaining equipment and databases, there’s plenty to do to help preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of our national parks.
Create art: Many national parks have artist-in-residence programs that give artists an opportunity to close to their favorite inspirational settings. You can stay at a remote cabin in Denali National Park or get an in-depth look at the history at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. The art you create can help inspire future generations to work for the national parks.
Go visit: There’s no better way to show your favorite national park some love than going there to see it. Bring a friend and take in some history and culture. It will remind you why our national parks are really “America’s Best Idea”. Oh, while you’re there, be sure to thank the park workers for all they do to support our national parks.
1. What can volunteers do to help the NPS achieve their mission?
A. Ask visitors some questions.
B. Set up a particular program.
C. Advertise their works of art.
D. Look after park constructions.
2. What is helpful at the Research Learning Centers?
A. Good scientific skills.
B. Great appreciation of the arts.
C. A good educational background.
D. Much knowledge of history and culture.
3. Why does the author advise you to visit the national parks?
A. To have a good time.
B. To make more friends.
C. To help the park workers.
D. To show your care for them.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
【解析】
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了帮助国家公园管理局完成使命的方法。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“National park service volunteers help build paths, answer visitors’ questions and maintain (维修) buildings.（国家公园服务的志愿者帮助修建道路，回答游客的问题和维护建筑物。”可知，志愿者可以通过爱护公园建设来协助NPS完成他们的使命。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“If you have a background in science, the NPS might be able to use your skills at one of its Research Learning Centers.（如果你有科学背景，NPS可能会在其研究学习中心使用你的技能。）”可知，良好的科学技能对研究学习中心是有帮助的。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“There’s no better way to show your favorite national park some love than going there to see it.（要向你最喜爱的国家公园表达爱意，没有比亲自去那里参观更好的方式了。）”可知，作者建议你去参观国家公园的原因是表达你对国家公园的关心。故选D项。
