The desert is deceiving. At first glance it looks lifeless, barren, and bone-dry. For most passersby humming through the Mojave on their way to try their luck in Las Vegas or heading towards the Grand Canyon, it's just a ___26___ stretch of land with some mountains in the distance and more ___27___ to be a setting for a movie that takes place on Mars. The desert, however, is ___28___ with life, mystery, and magic.
The Mojave desert sees less than two inches of rain a year, and like most deserts, is a land of ___29___. Temperature fluctuations vary from freezing to ___30___ hot, not only between seasons, but even within the same day.
At the heart of this vast, 25,000-square-mile desert is Mojave National Preserve. The folks managing and working there wear the wide-brimmed (宽边的) hats that have become ___31___ with places like Yosemite. The preserve is rich with history, culture, biodiversity, and endless opportunities to ___32___ your interest, especially for anyone who loves the outdoors. For a photographer, it requires patience and ___33___ a few spare tires to maneuver the network of unpaved “roads”, but the rewards are plenty.
Photographing here requires a good, ___34___ pair of shoes and a lot of preparation. Plenty of water, spare tires, and a full tank of gas are needed to explore this unit of the national park system, which is the third largest in the country.
Like all deserts, though, if you are patient, you will be rewarded, as they often reveal their secrets slowly. During my last outing, I was surprised to see how much of the area was shaped by ancient volcanoes and geological forces, much of which remains today, giving the area a ___35___ feel and painting a colorful background for great photographs.
答案&解析
26.D)flat
27.A)apt
28.F)overflowing
29.C)extremes
30.B)burning
31.N)synonymous
32.L)stimulate
33.H)probably
34.M)sturdy
35.O)unique
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