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【题目】Yellowstone Weather

Yellowstone National Park is at lofty height. Height. Most of the park is above2,275meters.

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 thundershower and wind.

A sunny warm day may become fiercely stormy with wind, rain, sleet and sometimes snow. Without enough clothing, an 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 and 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. July and August tend to be somewhat drier, although afternoon thundershowers are common.
Fall Weather can be pleasant, although temperatures average 10-2 degrees lower than summer readings, Nighttime lows can fall into 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. Subzero 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】If you are planning to stay here in spring for a few days, what is necessary for you?

A. Enough clothing. B. Weather report.

C. Umbrella. D. Boiled water.

【2】Which season is generally pleasing?

A. Winter. B. Fall.

C. Spring. D. Summer.

【3】In winter the average snowfall is_____.

A. 200inches B. 20inches

C. 150inches D. 400inches.

【4】This passage is written 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

Answer 1

【答案】Spend their holidays or take a tour.D选项Spend their holidays or take a tour关键词an easy day hike or boat trip。

【解析】本文为打算去黄石国家公园旅游度假的游客们提供了四季要注意的事项。

【1】A 细节理解题。根据第二段Without enough clothing, an easy day hike or boat trip can turn into a battle for survival。可知要注意多带衣物，否则简单的出游会变成一场为了生存与气候的搏斗。答案选A。

【2】B 细节理解题。根据Fall Weather can be pleasant, although temperatures average 10-2 degrees lower than summer readings,可知在秋天去黄石国家公园天气很惬意。可知答案选B。

【3】C 细节理解题。根据Winter Annual snowfall averages nearly 150 inches in most of the park.。可知冬天黄石国家公园年降雪量达150英寸。答案选C。

【4】D 推理判断题。文章主要为打算去黄石国家公园旅游度假的游客们提供了四季要注意的事项。

可知答案选D。