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Here's something you need to know about camping in the San Pedro de Atacama Desert.
The vehicle
The best way to get around is in some kind of camper van (货车) or 4×4 car with a roof tent, or a pickup truck that you can put your own tent in. I chose a Wicked camper van because it offered me everything I didn't have: wheels, cooking equipment, a place to sleep, and comfort in the cold desert.
Costs
A camper van is not very cheap. However, a rental (租的车) can be as cheap as a midrange private room, especially if you choose a larger car and share it with several people. Buy and cook your own food instead of eating in town and that will help as well.
Each of the natural areas has an entrance fee. The fees can run anywhere from 2,000 to 15,000 Pesos per person. Whether you're on a tour or alone, you'll have to pay these fees.
Where do you camp?
There are plenty of places where you can simply follow car tracks off the road and find a nice spot for the night. It was how I found some amazing sunset spots.
Does it get cold?
It's hot during the day but pretty cold at night out there. Sometimes the camper van companies offer blankets, and sometimes they don't. Luckily, there are tons of Alpaca products all over the region and blankets always make a nice gift, so if you have to buy some, you can. It's wise to bring a hat and gloves as well because the desert gets really cold at night.
1．Why did the author choose a Wicked camper van?
A．Its rental was very cheap.
B．It had a very big roof tent.
C．It fitted in well with the author's needs.
D．It was as big as a midrange private room.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据第二段的“I chose a Wicked camper van because it offered me everything I didn't have ...”可知，作者选择Wicked camper van是因为它提供一些设施，对作者来说很便利。
2．What can people do to find the places to camp?
A．Pay 15,000 Pesos.
B．Drive along the road.
C．Stay at the park entrance.
D．Follow car tracks for good spots.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第五段的“... where you can simply follow car tracks off the road and find a nice spot for the night”可知正确答案。
3．What can we learn about camping there?
A．Eating in town helps save money.
B．It can be very difficult to get blankets.
C．Preparing for low temperatures is necessary.
D．People can get some Alpaca products for free.
解析：选C 推理判断题。根据最后一段的“It's wise to bring a hat and gloves as well because the desert gets really cold at night”可知，准备好御寒用品很重要。
