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△Banff National Park of Canada
Banff’s rich history dates back to 1885,when three railway workers met with hot mineral
springs surfacing from deep within the mountains. This discovery led to the establishment of Banff National Park, and marked the beginning of Canada’s national parks system. Spanning 6641 square kilometers of valleys, mountains, glaciers, forests, meadows and rivers, Banff National Park is one of the world’s premier destination spots. Contact information:
Phone（403） 762---1550
Fax: （403）762---3380
E-mail:banff.vrc@pc.gc.ca
1．The underlined word “spanning” in the passage means _____.
A．expanding B．enlarging C．covering D．holding
2．Banff National Park was built because_____ .
A．there were no national parks in Canada then
B．mineral springs were found in Banff
C．there were many valleys and mountains
D．there were lot of scenic islands
CB
While in Banff, make time for a walk around town. A special treat is to go up the mountainside on the Banff Gondola for a surprising view of the valley below. Here is The Pines, whose cook has developed a special way of mixing foreign food such as caribou, wild boar, and reindeer with surprising sauces.
Best time to visit is during the off-season, from early May to mid-June, or in October. This way you can avoid sharing the highway with mobile homes which can be pulled by cars. But whatever the season, take some lunch with you from Banff, because there are only a few food stops on the road.
Forty minutes north of Banff, side by side with the Banff National Park, sits world-famous Lake Louise. This surprisingly small body of water is attractive with towering mountains around it. Glaciers, huge masses of ice, moving very slowly against rocks, produce what is called glacier rock flour, making its water dark to see. It is worth taking a walk around the grounds of the Chateau Lake Louise, another beauty, proud of its early 20th century history.
Back on the road, and it’s time to continue north past the astonishing Columbia Icefield, then turn off the highway and take the short road to the base of the Athabaska Glacier. You can rent ice cleats (夹板) and do some climbing or do a more pleasant snowmobile tour. Either way, you can enjoy endless beautiful sights.
Finally you’ll reach Jasper, the usual turning around the place for the Banff-Jasper loop (回路). It’s worth riding the Jasper Skytram, and be sure to visit the wonderful Jasper Park Lodge, also dating back to the 1920s. If you can have lunch there, do it. The restaurant has an adventurous menu and their wine list would put a smile on any visitor’s face.
【小题1】According the passage, The Pines is a .
| A．place in which you can see many mobile homes |
| B．mountain where you can get a good view of the valley |
| C．town which happens to be near the Banff National Park |
| D．restaurant where you can ask for some special kinds of food |
| A．They may have trouble finding a restaurant. |
| B．They may come across traffic jams. |
| C．They may travel more easily with cars. |
| D．They may do much more sightseeing. |
| A．the Banff National Park is to the west of Banff |
| B．the Columbia Icefield lies between Lake Louise and the Banff National Park |
| C．the Jasper Skytram has a history of more than 80 years |
| D．the Jasper Park Lodge was built in the 1920s |
| A．taking the Jasper Skytram and eating in the restaurant |
| B．taking the Banff-Jasper loop and Jasper Skytram |
| C．having a lot of food to order in the restaurant |
| D．taking the Jasper Skytram back to Banff |
Welcome to Banff, Canada’s first, most famous and arguably most fascinating national park. If you’ve come to ski or snowboard, we’ll see you on the slopes. Skiing is a local favourite too.
While you’re here, try other recreational activities available in our mountains. Popular choices include a Banff Gondola ride up Sulphur Mountain, bathe in the natural mineral waters at the Upper Hot Spring, horse-drawn sleigh ride, drive-your-own-team dog sled excursion, and snowmobile tour to the highland（but not in the national park）.
We also recommend you make time to enjoy simple pleasures. After looking around Banff Ave shops, walk a couple of blocks west or south to the scenic Bow River.
True ice skating on frozen Lake Louise where Ice Magic International Ice Sculpture Competition Works are displayed after Jan 25. You can rent skates in Banff or at the sport shop in the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel.
Banff’s backcountry paths access a wilderness world of silence and matchless beauty—cross country skis and snowshoes provide the means. Banff sport shops rent equipment and clothes, or join an organized tour. Although we’ve been many times, we still find the cliffs and icefalls of our frozen canyons worth visiting.
Wildlife watching also creates satisfying memories. We have seen hundreds of the elk and bighorn sheep that attract visitors, yet they still arouse a sense of wonder. And the rare spotting of a cougar, wolf or woodland caribou takes our breath away.
See if simple pleasure work for your Fight in the snow with your kids, walk beside a stream or climb to a high place and admire the view.
—Banff Resort Guide Editors
【小题1】According to the passage, Banff’s backcountry is accessible by_______.
A. cross country skiing B, horse-drawn sleigh riding
C. snowmobiling D. dogsledding
【小题2】Which of the following is true according to the passage?
| A．Dogsledding is the most popular sport among local people. |
| B．Watching wildlife is a memorable experience. |
| C．Travelers should bring their own sports equipment. |
| D．Shopping is too simple a pleasure to enjoy. |
| A．promote scenic spots in Canada |
| B．advertise for the sports in Banff |
| C．introduce tourist activities in Banff |
| D．describe breathtaking views in Banff |
