It's safe to say Yellowstone National Park is still looking good at the ripe old age of 150.The park，which stretches into Wyoming，Montana，and Idaho，is known for its unique natural scenery，bountiful wildlife，and deep history.It also helped usher（引領）in the broader national park movement in the U.S.，according to Chuck Sams，the director of the National Park Service.
"We now celebrate something much bigger than the park itself -the beginning of the national park idea，an idea that spread through the country and around the world，inspiring governments to protect natural and cultural treasures 'for the benefit and enjoyment of the people，'" he said in a statement.
Yellowstone is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states.Bears，wolves，coyotes，moose，and a large population of small animals can be found in the park.It's also the only place in the U.S.jye.ai bison（野牛）have lived continuously since prehistoric limes.It was looking risky for a period in the 1900s，when die animal was hunted down from a previous high of tens of thousands to less than two dozen.This bison conservation effort continues to this day.
Yellowstone shut its gates in March 2020 due to coronavirus concerns and remained closed for nearly two months.But the park broke attendance records after it reopened.The park reported 4.9 million recreation visits in 2021 - up 28% from 2020 and making it the busiest year on record，July 2021 was die most-visited month in Yellowstone's history and the first lime visitation exceeded l million visits in a single month.It's Yellowstone's natural beauty and deep history that brings millions of visitors each year.
"Yellowstone's 150th anniversary will be an important moment in time for the world，" said Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly. "It's an opportunity for us to reflect on the lessons of the old days while focusing our efforts to strengthen Yellowstone and our many partnerships for the future."
（1）What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us about Yellowstone National Park？ CC
A．Its vast area.
B．Its long history.
C．Its significant role.
D．Its fantastic views.
（2）What is a direct result of the bison conservation effort？ BB
A．An increase in the park's income.
B．A growth in bison population.
C．Damage to local ecology.
D．Improvement of species richness.
（3）What is the author's attitude towards increasing tourists？ AA
A．Positive.
B．Unclear.
C．Disapproving.
D．Concerned.
（4）What does Sholly say about Yellowstone's 150th anniversary？ DD
A．It reminds participants to strive for a shared future.
B．It leads people to rethink the idea of the park.
C．Its celebration mil take place as scheduled.
D．Its past shows long-term conservation efforts count.
【答案】C；B；A；D
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