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The most attractive national parks on earth provide the most quickest way to discover how amazing the planet is. Visits to the greatest national parks in the world make you experience breathtaking natural wonders.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Anyone who has been to Arenal will probably tell you that “It's paradise”. Arenal Volcano National Park is located in the middle of Costa Rica, Central America. The park has a continuous active volcano. In fact, you can see lava pouring down its sides. Hot springs surround this volcano. Numerous hidden waterfalls and animals-filled forests also surround the volcano.
Yellowstone National Park
America's Yellowstone is a land of great things. First of all, this is the world's first natural park. It is also the continent's largest volcanic zone. Yellowstone provides home to the largest group of bison (野牛) in the world. It seems like Yellowstone shows the crème de la crème (精英) of the American west.
Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park
You are going to China, and in addition to the Great Wall, you probably need to visit a great national park. You shouldn't worry since you are pretty well covered. The Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park is more than magical. It stands among five impressive colored lakes. You will enjoy watching the fresh and clear blue sky above; while the park*s evergreen forests are full of life and energy.
Kilimanjaro National Park
You are in Tanzania again, and you probably might have known Mt. Kilimanjaro. Most of all, it is Africa's highest mountain. All enthusiastic mountaineers dream to climb to the top of it. As a result, the Kilimanjaro National Park is most popular with them. Since great grasslands and wildlife surround the mountain, your trip to Mt. Kilimanjaro becomes more fascinating and inspiring.
1. What do Arenal Volcano National Park and Yellowstone National Park have in common?
A. Their evergreen forests are lively.
B. They are full of great grasslands.
C. They have splendid volcanoes.
D. They are home to African wildlife.
2. Which of the following best suits people who enjoy the mountains?
A. Arenal Volcano National Park. B. Yellowstone National Park.
C. Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park. D. Kilimanjaro National Park.
3. Where should you go if you want to enjoy colorful lakes?
A. Costa Rica. B. China.
C. America. D. Tanzania.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。主题语境属于人与自然。本文介绍了四个令人流连忘返的国家公园。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Arenal Volcano National Park部分的“The park has a continuous active volcano.（公园里有一座连续不断的活火山。）”和Yellowstone National park部分的“It is also the continent's largest volcanic zone.（它也是非洲大陆最大的火山带。）”，尤其是关键词volcano和volcanic可知这两个公园的共同点是都有许多火山。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Kilimarjaro National Park部分中“Most of all, it is Africa's highest mountain. All enthusiastic mountaineers dream to climb to the top of it. As a result, the Kilimanjaro National Park is most popular with them.（最重要的是，它是非洲最高的山。所有热情的登山运动员都梦想能登上山顶。因此，乞力马扎罗山国家公园最受他们的欢迎。）”可知，Kilimanjaro National Park.最适合喜欢登山的人。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Jiuzhaigou Valley National Park部分中“It stands among five impressive colored lakes.（它位于五个令人印象深刻的彩色湖泊之间。）”可知，在中国的九寨沟可以欣赏五光十色的湖泊。故选B。
