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
The Virgin Islands National Park is a tropical(热带的)paradise on the island of St. John,which covers more than half of the small island.It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the south,where the climate is warm all year.The island's white sand beaches and clear blue seas are considered to be among the most beautiful in the Caribbean,gaining reputation and popularity among visitors across the world.
How the national park was formed
Laurence Rockefeller was an American millionaire,businessman and conservationist.He visited St.John in the 1950s. He quickly fell in love with the island's clean,pure beauty.He first purchased a small resort there, Caneel Bay. He also purchased more than 2,000 hectares of the island and donated it to the government.That donation created the U.S.Virgin Islands National Park.It was officially opened as a national park on December 1,1956.
How to get to the park
The only way to reach the park is by boat.Some people arrive on their own sailboats.Others come in on large cruise ships.Visitors also arrive on water taxis from the island of St.Thomas.
What to do at the park
From the tropical hills to the blue waters,there are many things to do at the Virgin Islands National Park.Visitors enjoy fishing,camping,sailing,scuba diving, snorkeling (浮潜),and bird watching.Of all of the park's beaches,Trunk Bay Beach is said to be the most striking.Below the clear blue water is a 200-meter snorkeling path. Hawksnest Beach is also a popular place for snorkeling.Near the shore are three small reefs of Elkhorn Coral.The Elkhorn Coral gets its name from its shape.The reef looks similar to the huge horns(角)of an animal called elk.It is a very rare kind of reef.Scientists say it is in danger of becoming extinct.
The Virgin Islands National Park is often called America's paradise.It protects St. John's pristine nature,and preserves the record of human history in the Caribbean.
Don't hesitate! Come here and put yourself in the paradise!
1. What is most likely attractive to tourists when they visit the Virgin Islands National Park?
A. Its tropical climate. B. Its location.
C. Its beautiful scenery. D. Its activity.
2. What can we learn about the Virgin Islands National Park?
A. An animal called elk is at risk of becoming dying out.
B. Visitors can choose any means of transportation to get to the park.
C. Laurence's donation greatly contributed to the foundation of the park.
D. There is a 200-meter snorkeling path beneath the water of the Hawksnest Beach.
3. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A speech script. B. A travel brochure.
C. An academic essay. D. A geographic journal.
【答案】1. C2. C3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了美国维尔京群岛国家公园的概况、怎么去这个公园、以及在这个公园可以做一些什么。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The island’s white sand beaches and clear blue seas are considered to be among the most beautiful in the Caribbean,gaining reputation and popularity among visitors across the world.(岛上的白色沙滩和清澈的蓝色海洋被认为是加勒比海最美丽的海滩之一，在世界各地的游客中赢得了声誉和欢迎。)”可知，游客们最有可能被它的美丽景色吸引。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“He also purchased more than 2,000 hectares of the island and donated it to the government.That donation created the U.S.Virgin Islands National Park.(他还购买2000多公顷的土地并捐赠给了政府。这笔捐赠创建了美国维尔京群岛国家公园。)”可知，是他的这笔捐款促成了维尔京群岛国家公园的建立。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Don’t hesitate! Come here and put yourself in the paradise!(不要犹豫！来，置身于天堂！)”以及小标题“How to get to the park”和“What to do at the park”可知，此文摘自于旅游手册。故选B。
