端午英语测试小卷.docx

端午英语测试小卷 第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 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。 A There are more than 400 units in the National Park System of the United States. Most people know about the most popular parks, such as Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon National Park. Here are some of the little-known National Parks that everyone should try to visit. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Crater Lake is one of the most unique areas in Oregon and the country. The park makes a great summer and winter time destination. Most of the year the park is covered in snow, the summertime window is very brief, lasting only from July to October. During the short summer, visitors can enjoy the Rim Drive, hike, camp, fish, swim in the lake and even take a boat tour of the lake. Joshua Tree National Park, California Located in southern California, Joshua Tree National Park has some amazing sites to see, even the night skies, especially while camping. There are many nature trails, hiking trails, as well as options for mountain biking and rock-climbing. Visitors to Joshua Tree National Park can enjoy the beautiful desert ecosystem. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona Arizona has excellent examples of some of the ancient history of the Americas. One place to learn about this and see it in person is at Petrified Forest National Park. This park has an amazing concentration of petrified wood, giving visitors the chance to imagine the forests that once covered the land. Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota This park is home to one of the world’s longest and most complex caves. Visitors to this park can enjoy learning about the geology and history of the cave, and they can also enjoy the variety of wildlife that inhabit the mixed-grass prairie, including bison, mule deer, elk and more. 1. How long does the summertime window last in Crater Lake National Park? A. Three months. B. Four months. C. Five months. D. Six months. 2. What can visitors do in Josh