Among national parks, Yellowstone stands out with its large collection of wildlife and beautiful scenery. However, when the busy season ends, winter comes gradually._____36___ unless you’re afraid of the cold, there are not many reasons why you shouldn’t visit it and enjoy the snow in winter. Here are a few reasons why you should.
The wild life is easier to spot. Because the snow often contrasts (形成对照)with the dark fur of wildlife, ___37____.Although bears don’t come out during these months, wolves become much more active than during the summer. Foxes and many other animals are all fighting for survival, making them easily seen out in the open.
____38____ With the beautiful weather of summer in Wyoming, crowds are everywhere in the park. It’s hard to walk around because of that. In the winter, however, you can walk on the small wood path in complete silence and take in the sights without the crowds. Isn’t it great?
____39_____ Although some people hate it after a day or two, everyone loves snow. Yellowstone enjoys about 150 to 300 inches of snow in the winter. The snow there is very slow to melt. So by the end of the season, snowdrifts(雪堆) can be higher than five feet in the lower places, and twice more than that in the maintains.
The hot springs are much more impressive. During the winter, the water of Yellowstone’s hot springs and cold air create thick steam(蒸汽) that fills the air. ____40____There it quickly builds up frost, making the trees turn white.
A. It turns Yellowstone into a nice snow-covered place
B. The crowds are gone.
C. The snow is in large amount.
D. Doing sightseeing as you want.
E. it makes them easier to find while on your tour.
F. Cross-country skiing is like hiking, but much better.
G. This steam can also reach the trees.
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