55.When I arrived,it was early morning and it was raining.I looked to the east-the sky was b(1)
grey.I got out of the car,went t(2)
a gate and walked along a dark path.There was nothing to see,but I knew it was there. After about a mile,a s(3)
appeared beside the path. "Am I going the right way?" I asked.He knew where I was going. "Yes," he r(4)
, "you'll get there in five minutes." Finally,I came to some rocks,and stopped.I looked over them,but it was silent and there was no sign of it. Suddenly,the rain s(5)
and the clouds cleared.The sun rose behind me and shone on the rocks.Far below me,the ground fell away and down to a river.I was looking across one of the wonders of the n(6)
world-the Grand Canyon. I looked down to the Colorado River,a silver stream nearly one mile below me.If you put the two tallest buildings in the world on top of each other at the b(7)
of the canyon,they still would not r(8
the top.Then I looked across to the other side of the canyon.It was about fifteen miles a(9)
,maybe more.Finally,I looked to my left and to my left and to my right,and on both sides the canyon went far away for more than 200 miles.The Grand Canyon was not just big.It was huge! I remained b(10)
the canyon for about half an hour,and I asked myself, "Is the Grand Canyon the greatest wonder in the natural world?" I certainly know the answer.What do you think?
56.The Grand Canyon is often thought to be a wonder of the natural world,and it really is,where kids can take a trip back in time millions of years ago.Here are some tips for kids to pay attention to while they are enjoying the Grand Canyon. Stay on the path.Don't push other visitors to the edge of the cliff f(1)
a better look.And look after the kids w(2)
and don't let them run around on the path.Take photos a(3)
from the edge. Water,water,water.The Grand Canyon has a very dry climate,and it's easy to get t(4)
,especially in summer.Take some water and drinks with you-you'll drink more than you can possibly imagine. Footwear.If you're going to walk any distance at the bottom of the canyon,you must w(5)
close-toed shoes.Good footwear is very necessary if you're hiking there. Weather.D(6)
July and August,lightning storms can come up,and sometimes it rains h(7)
.In winter and early spring,don't forget to bring coats,gloves and hats to s(8)
warm.We visited at the spring break,the first week in April,and there was snow on the ground,and it was windy and cold on the edge of the cliff. Don't feed the animals.Most of the animals are very cute,b(9)
don't feed them.Some animals can kick and bite you if you get too c(10)
.Some snakes are very dangerous;they can make people who feed them dead.Let the animals feed themselves.