YELLOWSTONE’S NATURAL SCENERY

In winter Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming appears to be a peaceful world of white; all frozen silence and stillness. "Unique" doesn’t even begin to describe the natural wonders we can find in Yellowstone. Every year three million people come to get a glimpse of Yellowstone’s well-protected wilderness and enjoy its abundant wildlife, magnificent mountain scenery, river canyons, waterfalls and forests.The natural beauty of the park is even more impressive during the winter months. The park is usually covered in snow between November and April, when temperatures seldom rise above freezing.Winter is an ideal time to view the park’s wildlife. Many visitors bring binoculars, telescopes and cameras in the hope of capturing some of the park’s most popular animals: bears, bison, moose and wolves.In addition to wildlife, the beauty of Yellowstone’s scenery is practically unavoidable as it is all part of the area’s underlying geology. Beneath the ice and snow it remains a very dynamic place. Plumes of steam point to the volcanic power that lies not far below the surface, the stench of sulphur hangs in the air. Yellowstone is world-famous for its powerful geysers as well as colourful hydrothermal sights.Starting with the most famous geyser in America, Old Faithful, which erupts at times faithfully and at other times, unexpectedly, Yellowstone is home to some of the most spectacular and beautiful natural wonders, including mud volcanoes, hot springs, rivers and land formations like natural bridges and deep caves.

a) Add True of False, quoting the relevant information from the text (3 p.)1. Wildlife and natural scenery are not considered to be precious features of Yellowstone’s park.2. To those visitors interested in wildlife, the park is much more beautiful in winter time.3. The scenery of the park is monotonous and boring and does not offer visitors any spectacular natural wonders.

b) Answer the following questions in your own words (2 p.)1. Why is Yellowstone’s wildlife attractive to visitors?2. What does the underlying geology of the park consist of?

c) Complete the following sentences. The meaning has to be the same as that of the one above. (2 p.)1. These visitors are bringing their cameras to capture some of the park’s most popular animals. Cameras…2. The park is covered in snow, all frozen silence and stillness. However, the park remains a very dynamic place.Even though…3. "The natural wonders of the park are unique", the tourist said to me.The tourist…4. I didn’t visit the park in winter because I didn’t have the time.If…

d) Write a composition (from 80 to 100 words) on the topic: (3 p.) Describe the most beautiful place that you have ever visited.