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What You Need to Know Before You Go to Alaska
1. HEALTH
Note: If your journey includes travel in Alaska’s high altitude(海拔) regions, you may experience altitude sickness. Please consult your health care provider for suggestions on prevention and treatment.
2. WEATHER
Because of its vast size, a wide variation of climates is found across Alaska. In the interior(内陆) temperatures can reach over 90°F during summer, while the southeast and south-central coastal regions will average 55°F to 70°F. While daytime temperatures can be quite warm, nights can be very cool. Use a website such as weather.com to find out the average temperatures and rainfall during your travel time
3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
During your tour you will be exposed to the weather. As Abercrombie and Kent (A&K)programs to Alaska operate in summer, exposure to the sun is the most common concern, but cold days are also possible at any time of year. Pay special attention to the clothing suggestions and check the weather before your trip.
National parks and their surrounding areas are often home to a few troublesome plants and insects Poison oak(毒葛) is one such plant o look out for. Your guides will help you identify t if you’re not sure what to Took for. If you come into contact with it, it is very important to wash with soap and water as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that the irritating oils from the plant are easily transferred from you, your clothing or equipment to other people or equipment, so even if you're not sensitive it is important to consider others.
The mosquito population in summer is quite high. The mosquitoes are large and aggressive. Be certain to pack insect repellent(驱虫剂) Those who are more sensitive to mosquitoes may also consider bringing head netting
21. If you want to go to some high locations in Alaska, you should_______.
A. consult some health care specialists for advice
B. take as much warm, lightweight clothing as possible
C. try to conquer your altitude sickness
D. do a lot of exercise in advance
22. What can we lean from Paragraph2 ?
A. It is very cold in the daytime and warm at night.
B. It has very warm weather during the rainfall season.
C. The average temperature is high both in the daytime and at night
D. The temperature can change greatly in a day
23. What should you do if you come into contact with poison oak?
A. Kill it with insect repellent as quickly as possible
B. Wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible.
C. Go to hospital to see a doctor as quickly as possible.
D. Throw away your clothes as soon as possible
