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California's Redwood National Park

Stand in the middle of the vast redwood forests and you may feel like you have stepped back in time. It's hard not to be amazed when you're staring at Earth's tallest living things. And that feeling continues everywhere in the park. Whether walking along the beaches or hiking in the woods, visitors are in awe of the natural surroundings, various wildlife, and quiet peace.

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Old-growth redwood forests used to cover more than 2, 000, 000 acres of the California coast. At that time, about 1850, Native Americans lived in the northern area until lumbermen (伐木工人)discovered it. Many trees were cut down. In 1918, the Save-the-Redwoods League was formed in an effort to protect the area, and by 1920 many state parks were set up. Redwood National Park was created in 1968 even though about 90% of the original redwood trees had already been cut down.

•When to visit:

Summers are warm. It is the busiest time of the year. Winters are cool and provide a different kind of visit. If you enjoy bird-watching, plan your visit during the spring. You may also want to consider a visit during the fall to catch the amazing fallen leaves.

•Getting there:

For those driving into the park, you will use U. S. Highway 101 whether you are traveling from the north or south. If you are traveling from the northeast, take U. S. Highway 199 from South Fork to Howland Hill Road.

•Fees/Permits:

One of the best things about this national park is that it's free to visit! That's right! There's no entrance fee for Redwood National Park. However, if you plan on camping in the park, fees and reservations (预约)are required. Call 800-444-7275 for more information.

1. The underlined part "in awe of" in Paragraph 1 probably describes a feeling of_______.

A. sadness　　　　　　　　 B. loneliness

C. amazement D. satisfaction

【解析】选C。词义猜测题。根据第一段可知红杉树国家公园内树木高大, 树种多样, 动植物丰富, 环境优美, 游客无不对其感到惊奇, 故in awe of有"惊奇"之意。

2. Which of the following can be put in the blank in the passage?

A. History B. Geography

C. Feature D. Importance

【解析】选A。段落大意题。本段主要从一些特定年份发生的大事谈论红杉树国家公园, 故这是从历史角度写的该公园。

3. What can we learn about Redwood National Park?

A. It is a great place to visit any time of the year.

B. There is only one highway leading to the park.