Grand Canyon National Park Located entirely in northern Arizona,the park covers 277 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands.One of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world,Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas (遠景) it offers to visitors on the rim.Grand Canyon National Park is a World Heritage Site.
Park Openings and Closings
The Village and Desert View on the South Rim are open all year and park entrances remain open 24 hours a day.North Rim facilities open mid-May and close mid-October.Park entrances remain open 24 hours a day during this time.Hours for visitor centers and businesses vary throughout the year.
Park Information
The Park produces a Pocket Map with a North Rim and South Rim edition that contains a map and information about services,facilities,and park ranger programs.It is available in French,German,Japanese,Italian,Spanish,Korean,and Chinese.A hiking brochure is available for those planning to hike one of the park's main trails down into Grand Canyon.Obtain publications at entrance stations,visitor centers,or at go.nps.gov/136 ojl.
Accessibility
Many of the facilities at Grand Canyon are historic and built before current accessibility standards were set.The terrain is rugged with narrow,rocky trails and steep cliffs.Visitors using wheelchairs or having visual impairments may need assistance.For more information about accessibility in Grand Canyon National Park,see go.nps.gov/ Irtx 12.
Park Entrance Fees
Fees collected support projects in the park.Admission to the park is $35 per private vehicle; $30 per motorcycle; $20 per person entering the park via Grand Canyon Railway,park shuttle bus,private rafting trip,walking,or riding a bicycle.The pass can be used for seven days and includes both rims.Pay fees at park entrance stations or at some businesses outside the park.Every year the National Park Service offers entrance fee free days.For complete fee information,including Annual,Active Military,Senior,and Access passes,visit go.nps.gov/y5 uu6 f.
Sustainability
Grand Canyon National Park incorporates sustainability into all aspects of its operations.Use your refillable water bottle to fill up on free Grand Canyon spring water at major trail-heads,visitor centers and grocery stores.Please recycle- recycle containers are conveniently located and as common as trash bins.Discover what else you can do to protect the environment while travelling here and beyond at go.nps.gov/lb2 rzt.
(1)People with physical disabilities can find detailed information on park facilities designed for them by visiting BB.
A.go.nps.gov/y5 uu6 f
B.go.nps.gov/Irtx12
C.go.nps.gov/136 ojl
D.go.nps.gov/lb2 rzt
(2)What is the admission fee if you and your parents plan to go on a ten-day vacation to Grand Canyon National Park by driving a car? CC
A. $35.
B.$60.
C.$70.
D.$120.
(3)Which of the following statement is true according to the passage? CC
A.Visitors have year-round access to every corner of the national park.
B.Visitors are forbidden to leave any trash in the National Park to maintain sustainability.
C.The Grand Canyon features its one of the world's most visually breathtaking landscapes.
D.Hikers who can only speak Chinese cannot explore the North Rim without an interpreter.
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【答案】B;C;C
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