阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Only a few miles north of San Francisco, in an isolated canyon, grows the ancient coast redwood forest known the world over as Muir Woods. This rare ancient forest is a kingdom of coast redwoods, many over 600 years old.
How to get here?
People using personal vehicles must have reservations before arriving at the park. (Details at www.gomuirwoods.com.)
Muir Woods National Monument is open daily, 8 a. m. to sunset. Stop by Visitor Center to get trails (路线) and program information, and to take in exhibits.
What’s your path?
Enjoy a walk on the paved Redwood Creck Trail (also called Main Trail). Choose short, medium, or long loopy (环线). Other trails go deep into Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais State Park. (Refer to the map of Muir Woods on the right for details.)
Ready to explore more?
Muir Woods is part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which includes Marin Headlands, Alcatruz, the Presidio, and Ocean Beach Download the app at www.nps.gov/goga .
Stay safe and protect your park.
· Wi-Fi and cell service are not available.
· Watch out for poisonous plants and falling branches.
· Do not feed or disturb animals.
· Fishing is prohibited in the park.
· Do not mark or remove trees, flowers, or other natural features.
· Go to the park website for more safety tips and regulations.
We make a great effort to make facilities, services, and programs accessible to all. For information, go to Visitor Center, ask a ranger, call, or check our website.
Muir Woods National Monument www.nps.gov/muwo MillValley, C A94941-2696
1. Visitors driving private cars should ________.
A. Make reservations ahead B. Choose long loops first
C. Download the app at www.nps.gov/goga D. Call the Visito Centrefirst
2. According to the map of Muir Woods,________.
A. food and gifts can be bought everywhere in Muir Woods
B. Bridge 4 is the farthest from the parking lot of all bridges
C. Mill Valley is located on the southwest side of Muir Beach
D. Wheelchair visitors have easy access to all trails in Muir Woods
3. Who might be attracted by Muir Woods?
A. Anna, a cycling and shopping lover.
B. Mike, a fan of adventure and fishing.
C. Sally, an enthusiast of mountain climbing.
D. Jimmy, a lover of hiking and redwood forests.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了缪尔森林国家纪念碑的旅游信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据How to get here?下列“People using personal vehicles must have reservations before arriving at the park. (使用私家车的游客必须在进入公园前进行预约。)”可知,乘坐私家车的游客应提前预订。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据缪尔森林地图可知,停车场(Parking)在较南端,而桥梁的排列从南往北分别是Bridge1,Bridge2,Bridge3,Bridge4,所以在所有桥梁中,4号桥距离停车场最远。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“This rare ancient forest is a kingdom of coast redwoods, many over 600 years old. (这片罕见的古老森林是海岸红杉的王国,许多红杉已有600多年的历史。)”和What’s your path?下列“Enjoy a walk on the paved Redwood Creek Trail (also called Main Trail). (享受在红木溪小径(也称为主小径)上漫步的乐趣。)”可知,喜欢徒步旅行和红木森林的Jimmy可能被缪尔森林吸引。故选D项。