题目内容
Yellowstone Weather
Yellowstone National Park is at high altitude(海拔).Most of the park is above 7,500 feet (2,275 meters).
Yellowstone's weather is unpredictable. In summer, it may be warm and sunny with temperatures in the high 70s. At night in any given month, the temperature may drop close to freezing. So it is best to come prepared for cold evenings and mornings, especially if you are camping or hiking. When you leave your campsite, please leave it prepared for possible thundershowers and wind.
A sunny warm day may become fiercely(猛烈地) stormy with wind, rain, sleet and sometimes snow. Without enough clothing, and easy day hike or boat trip can turn into a battle for survival.
Seasonal Weather Information | |
Spring Cold and snow continue into May, although temperatures gradually climb. Early in spring, daytime temperatures average in the 40s to 50s;by late May and June, they may reach the 60s and 70s. Nighttime lows fall below freezing. | Summer Daytime temperatures are usually in the 70s, occasionally reaching the 80s in the lower elevations (高度).Nights are cool, temperatures may drop in the 40s and 30s--sometimes even the 20s. June can be cool and rainy; July and August tend to be somewhat drier, although afternoon thundershowers are common. |
Fall Weather can be pleasant, although temperatures average 10--20 degrees lower than summer readings. Nighttime lows can fall into the teens and lower. Snowstorms increase in frequency as the weeks go by or towards the end of the fall season. | Winter Temperatures often stay near zero throughout the day, occasionally reaching high in the 20s. Suhzero nighttime lows are common. Annual snowfall averages nearly 150 inches in most of the park. At higher places, 200-- 400 inches of snow have been recorded. |
1.The author writes this passage most probably for those who plan to ________ in Yellowstone National Park.
A.do research work B.take a business trip
C.have sports games D.spend their holidays or take a tour
2.Which of the following best describes Yellowstone's weather?
A.Yellowstone's weather is generally changeable and it snows most of the year.
B.It's neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter.
C.Weather in fall is pleasant and temperatures never fall below freezing.
D.It's pretty warm in the day and very cool at night throughout the year.
3.If you are planning to spend your holidays in Yellowstone National Park in summer, what should you take with you?
A.Just some light clothing such as T-shirts or skirts.
B.Just some warm clothing such as sweaters and coats.
C.Both light clothing and warm clothing.
D.Either light clothing or warm clothing.
4.What does the underlined word "readings" refer to?
A.literature works B.books C.announcements D.figures(数字)
DACD
Wind , water, fire and ice-these powerful natural forces have shaped the land of America in the past. They are still changing it today.
The Colorado River slowly cut down through stone to make the Grand Canyon(大峡谷).
Long ago, ice sheets cut Yosemite Valley and the Great Lakes, and glaciers(冰川) are still on the move in Alaska.
Wind and rain storm hit the land from time to time. Fires sometimes burn down forests and destroy the homes of wild animals. This happened in Yellowstone Park in 1988.
Dead volcanic mountains such as Haleakala on Maui and Carter Lakein Oregon are beautiful to look at. But there are several active volcanoes in the US, especially along the Pacific Coast. There are also many earthquakes in this area. Scientists can do nothing to control earthquakes or volcanoes. This was shown clearly on May 18, 1980. At 8:32 that morning, Mount St Helens in Washington state broke out. The top of the mountain was blown off.
Over 60 people –campers, scientists, journalists, forest workers—were killed. Hundreds of square miles of forests were knocked down. In towns over 100 miles away, day suddenly became night. An ash cloud hid the sun for many hours. Towns and fields in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho were covered with dirty gray ash.
Scientists knew that Mt St Helens might erupt(爆发) soon. But no one could say when. And no one expected the terrible strength of the eruption. Many people were surprised and unready. Harry R. Truman, 84, owned a small hotel in Mt St Helens. Scientists had asked people to move away because the volcano was becoming dangerous.
But Harry Truman would not leave his home. Now it is covered with many feet of dirty ash. A small cross stands above the place where Harry probably died. Perhaps it is better that he did not see the destruction of Mt St Helens, the once beautiful lake, and the forests.
But slowly, life is returning to the dead area around the mountain. Grass and small plants are beginning to grow again. Deer and birds have been seen. The land will never be the same as it once was. Perhaps Mt St Helens will erupt again. But this is all part of nature’s pattern of change, and man has little power to control it.
【小题1】Choose the best title for this passage.
A.Wind, water, fire and ice |
B.Volcano’s beauty and danger |
C.The power of nature |
D.Natural force shape beautiful land of America |
A.The smoke | B.The clouds. | C.The fog. | D.The ash. |
A.The body of old Harry |
B.The location of Harry’s home |
C.The opening on top of Mt St Helens |
D.The place where Harry probably died |
A.Washington and Oregon are neighboring states |
B.Colorado River runs through Yosemite Valley |
C.The eruption of Mt St Helens also caused trouble with the Yellowstone Park |
D.Scientists never knew Mt St Helens was active |
ARIZONA
Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly
A one-night stay at the historic lodge starts at $59 for a single room and the lodge offers half-day tours of Canyon de Chelly ( $41 for adults and $32 for children aged 12 and under).
Time: May 31, 2009 ~ Nov. 1, 2009
Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 17.1 percent
Contact: 800/679-2473, tbirdlodge.com
CALIFORNIA
Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe
A three-night stay in a lakeside cabin(小木屋) for two people, an Emerald Bay sightseeing for two, free breakfast and lunch. Rates are $299 per couple – saving of up to $400.
Details: Hotel taxes are included
Time: Through Dec. 15, 2009
Contact: 800/234-8946, zephyrcove.com
NEVADA
Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas
A one-night stay at the mediterranean-style Montelago Village, 17 miles from Las Vegas. Rates start at $65 per person including ice-skating fees and skate rentals.
Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 12 percent
Time: Nov. 17, 2009~Jan. 15, 2010
Contact: 866/399-2753, montelagovillage.com
YELLOWSTONE
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
A two-night stay, breakfast daily, full day ski rental, unlimited ice-skating and skates and a book of Yellowstone photos. Rates start at $119 per person. A one-night stay at the hotel starts at $65.
Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent
Time: Jan .1, 2010~May 2, 2010
Contact: 866/439-2473, travelyellowstone.com
1.If a couple and their 14-year-old son want to have a half-day tour of Canyon de Chelly on Oct. 13, 2009, they should pay __________.
A.$114 |
B.$123 |
C.$177 |
D.$189 |
2. If you are interested in ice-skating, you may find more information in __________.
A.tbirdlodge.com and zephyrcove.com |
B.montelagovillage.com and tbirdlodge.com |
C.zephyrcove.com and travelyellowstone.com |
D.travelyellowstone.com and montelagovillage.com |
3.If you have a holiday in December, and intend to stay in a European-style hotel, you may go to __________.
A.Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel |
B.Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe |
C.Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas |
D.Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly |