One of the earliest and most famous of the great national parks in the US is Yosemite in central California. This
enormous area, which was the first park ever to have its land _(1)_ for
protection in the US in 1864, covers almost 1,200
square miles. It is famous for its
alluring scenery, unique animals and plants, and the
range of activities _(2)_.
No wonder millions of visitors are drawn to Yosemite every year.
The park is
mountainous, and its
geological history means that the area has _(3)_ views of
cliffs,
waterfalls, and deep valleys. This
stunning terrain also _(4)_ more than 400
species of animals, including bears so intelligent that you need to take special
canisters to
protect your food. Most
impressively, Yosemite
is home to three
groves of giant
sequoias. These enormous trees live for thousands of years, and the oldest one in Yosemite is _(5)_ to be 2,000 years old.
When tourists come to enjoy this
sublime place all year round, most of them _(6)_ Yosemite Valley, the park's activity center. This is the place where visitors can get a taste of the park's _(7)_. There are several spectacular waterfalls within _(8)_ distance, and there are also opportunities to
canoe or
raft down one of the park's many rivers. However, more
adventurous tourists can _(9)_ deeper into the park. There are 800 miles of hiking
trails in Yosemite, from
gentle walks to difficult
backpacking hikes up
steep mountains. In the winter, the park is
blanketed in snow, which means
skiing season.
With its
outstanding beauty and
various activities, it is easy to see why Yosemite National Park is such a popular _(10)_. As John Muir, one of the park's
founders, wrote, "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he
seeks ."
(A) boasts (B) venture (C) set aside (D) head for (E) available (F) walking
(G) appeal (H) estimated (I) destination (J) breathtaking
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