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Welcome to the Grand Canyon(大峡谷)!
Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most popular
parks in the United States. Every year, around 5.5 million
people go to see the Grand Canyon. It is often considered one
of the wonders of the world.
The South Rim(边缘)
Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the South
Rim. The South Rim is open all year long. It includes:
◆Grand Canyon Village.
It can be reached by driving and is served by the Grand
Canyon Railway.
◆ Scenic Hermit Road:west of the village
◆ Desert View Drive:east of the village
A free bus system operates on the South Rim. Make
your visit easier by parking your car at the Visitor Center and
using the free buses to travel around the South Rim.
The North Rim
A much smaller number of people see the canyon from
the North Rim of the park. The North Rim has a short
season. During winter months, all roads are closed to
visitors. Even in good weather, the North Rim is harder to
get to.

()16. According to the article, where is Desert View Drive on the map?

A. A B. B C. C D. D
()17. Which can make your visit easier to travel around the South Rim?
A. Drive your own car. B. Use the free buses.
C. Walk all the time. D. Take the railway.
()18. Compared with the North Rim, the South Rim is .
A. higher B. more popular
C. more beautiful D. more dangerous
()19. If you buy a ticket, you can use it for .
A. 7 days B. 3 weeks
C. 15 days D. a month
()20. Where is the passage probably from?
A. A travel magazine. B. A science magazine.
C. A sports newspaper. D. An animal storybook.

16. D
17. B
18. B
19. A
20. A

16. 根据文中“Desert View Drive:east of the village”，结合地图方向标识（N为北，东对应右侧），可知Desert View Drive位于村子东侧，对应地图中的D位置。
17. 根据文中“Make your visit easier by parking your car at the Visitor Center and using the free buses to travel around the South Rim.”可知，乘坐免费巴士能让南缘游览更便捷。
18. 由文中“Most visitors see the Grand Canyon from the South Rim.”和“A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the North Rim of the park.”可知，南缘比北缘更受欢迎。
19. 根据文中“Admission(门票) to Grand Canyon National Park is for seven days and includes both the North Rim and the South Rim.”可知，门票有效期为7天。
20. 本文是大峡谷国家公园的游览指南，涵盖景点、交通、门票等旅游相关内容，因此最可能出自旅游杂志。