In addition, great numbers of animals were killed by the fires that burned out of control. The fires were driven by high winds, moving as many as ten miles a day. Many small animals died in the flames. The fire's rapid advances gave the wildlife little chance to escape. Even today, few of these small forest animals have returned to live in the park.

　　In the years immediately following the fires, the numbers of visitors declined rapidly. No one was interested in seeing a blackened and treeless park on vacation. Yellowstone had previously been famous for its amazing views and unique geological formations such as the geyser Old Faithful.

　　But now its reputation as America's wonder is damaged permanently.

　　1988年黄石国家公园根据1972年制定的政策允许焚烧森林，但由于风势太大，导致森林大火无法控制，许多动植物都被烧死了，黄石国家公园也不再是热门的游览地。

　　1．Natural Burn was adopted because some forest fires were

　　.

　　A. hard to put out

　　B. started by the lightning

　　C. good for the balance of nature

　　D. approved by the National Park Service

　　答案　C

　　解析　细节理解题。从第一段的第二句“It was acknowledged that some forest fires, such as those caused by lightning were necessary for forests to maintain balanced ecosystems, so the fire should be allowed to burn”可知，选择C项。2．Why were so many animals killed in the big fire?

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