6 Lisa and her clubmates were given booklets with some information on Yosemite National Park. Read the information and match each paragraph of the booklet with the appropriate heading and picture. There are two extra headings with no matches.
Yosemite is a place of wilderness. We do our best to protect it. A small fee is charged to enter the park. Be sure to make a reservation for the campgrounds if you want to spend the night in the park.
Pets, cars and bicycles are not allowed on wilderness trails.
All visitors are required to respect the rules and regulations in order to enjoy the wilderness safely.
a Planning your hike:
• Evaluate your abilities honestly. Make plans that will suit the weakest members of your group.
• Be sure to carry a map and compass with you at all times.
• Plan a lot of time for rest, food preparation and storage, and campsite selection.
• Always check weather conditions and be ready for sudden changes. You should be prepared for extreme cold, sudden rain, strong wind, morning or evening fog and high temperatures regardless of the season.
• Think carefully about what equipment you are going to need. Always carry extra food and water.
b In the park it is illegal:
• to feed wild animals
• to hunt animals
• to collect plants or cones
• to camp outside of camping areas
• to collect reptiles or insects, particularly butterflies
• to pick up or use wood from the surrounding area
• to make any permanent changes to campsites
Because of fire danger, campfires are permitted ONLY from 5.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Quiet hours are between 10.00 p.m. and 8.00 a.m.
Because of bears, proper food storage is necessary 24 hours a day.
c .........
Drowning is believed to be the number 1 cause of death in national parks. Be especially careful near rivers and streams. The rivers may seem safe, but if you fall in, it will soon prove to be nearly impossible to get out. The water is very cold and the current is strong. It can quickly drain all your strength even if you are a good swimmer.
d ...
"The weather in California is supposed to be good all the time". Please beware that this misconception can cost you your life. Afternoon thunderstorms are not rare, so don't get caught in one by accident. As soon as you see dark clouds or hear distant thunder, find shelter immediately. Do not try to hide under a tree — get inside a building. If you are out in the wilderness, find a cave. It is as dangerous to stay in open meadows as it is to stay in the forest. Vou should also stay away from any body of water and all open metal construction which can attract lightning from a distance.
e ...
Ticks are common in the forests of the Sierra Nevada. You should wear clothing that covers your arms and legs and check yourself carefully. Tick bites can be dangerous, as some of them are known to carry Lyme disease. Although ticks of this region of the US are unlikely to be infected, you should still tell a doctor immediately if you find a tick on your body.
f ...
Watch where you step and what you touch. In the Sierra Nevada, you are likely to come across a rattlesnake, a protected species in Yosemite. Although thought to be aggressive, these snakes are unlikely to attack if you don't provoke them. You must get immediate help if you get bitten. If you are near a pay phone, call 911.
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Mountain lions, sometimes called cougars, live in this area. You are unlikely to see one, but if you do, be on your guard. Mountain lions have been reported to attack people, especially children. Don't hike alone. Be
aware of what is around you at all times. If you come into contact with a mountain lion, you need to show it that you are not prey or can be dangerous. First, try to give it a way to escape. If it stays, don't try to run away but back away slowly. A mountain lion is likely to follow you if you run. If you are with other people, stay together to look bigger and don't try to hide. If the mountain lion shows signs of aggression, shout and throw stones and sticks at it. If it attacks, fight back!
h ...
Yosemite National Park is home to a large black bear population. Bears are naturally afraid of people, but unfortunately, their natural instincts have been changed by easy access to human food in the park. In the past tourists used to leave their rubbish all over the area and the bears proved to be very quick learners. They liked human food so much that they lost their natural fear of us and started behaving aggressively. In order to find our food, bears have been known to break into cars, trailers, tents, and other camping equipment.
Each year black bears have to be killed in Yosemite National Park as a result of human mistakes. You can save a bear's life if you follow some simple rules. Get special metal boxes to store your food. Don't leave any food in the car. Even if your food is in unopened boxes, cans or packages, a bear is likely to smell it. Dispose of your food into the special bins. Keep all the doors and windows of your cabins closed. Don't let a bear approach your food. If you are near a bear, shout and make large gestures with your arms. If a bear does happen to get your food, don't try to take it back.
Yosemite is a place of wilderness. We do our best to protect it. A small fee is charged to enter the park. Be sure to make a reservation for the campgrounds if you want to spend the night in the park.
Pets, cars and bicycles are not allowed on wilderness trails.
All visitors are required to respect the rules and regulations in order to enjoy the wilderness safely.
a Planning your hike:
• Evaluate your abilities honestly. Make plans that will suit the weakest members of your group.
• Be sure to carry a map and compass with you at all times.
• Plan a lot of time for rest, food preparation and storage, and campsite selection.
• Always check weather conditions and be ready for sudden changes. You should be prepared for extreme cold, sudden rain, strong wind, morning or evening fog and high temperatures regardless of the season.
• Think carefully about what equipment you are going to need. Always carry extra food and water.
b In the park it is illegal:
• to feed wild animals
• to hunt animals
• to collect plants or cones
• to camp outside of camping areas
• to collect reptiles or insects, particularly butterflies
• to pick up or use wood from the surrounding area
• to make any permanent changes to campsites
Because of fire danger, campfires are permitted ONLY from 5.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Quiet hours are between 10.00 p.m. and 8.00 a.m.
Because of bears, proper food storage is necessary 24 hours a day.
c .........
Drowning is believed to be the number 1 cause of death in national parks. Be especially careful near rivers and streams. The rivers may seem safe, but if you fall in, it will soon prove to be nearly impossible to get out. The water is very cold and the current is strong. It can quickly drain all your strength even if you are a good swimmer.
d ...
"The weather in California is supposed to be good all the time". Please beware that this misconception can cost you your life. Afternoon thunderstorms are not rare, so don't get caught in one by accident. As soon as you see dark clouds or hear distant thunder, find shelter immediately. Do not try to hide under a tree — get inside a building. If you are out in the wilderness, find a cave. It is as dangerous to stay in open meadows as it is to stay in the forest. Vou should also stay away from any body of water and all open metal construction which can attract lightning from a distance.
e ...
Ticks are common in the forests of the Sierra Nevada. You should wear clothing that covers your arms and legs and check yourself carefully. Tick bites can be dangerous, as some of them are known to carry Lyme disease. Although ticks of this region of the US are unlikely to be infected, you should still tell a doctor immediately if you find a tick on your body.
f ...
Watch where you step and what you touch. In the Sierra Nevada, you are likely to come across a rattlesnake, a protected species in Yosemite. Although thought to be aggressive, these snakes are unlikely to attack if you don't provoke them. You must get immediate help if you get bitten. If you are near a pay phone, call 911.
g
Mountain lions, sometimes called cougars, live in this area. You are unlikely to see one, but if you do, be on your guard. Mountain lions have been reported to attack people, especially children. Don't hike alone. Be
aware of what is around you at all times. If you come into contact with a mountain lion, you need to show it that you are not prey or can be dangerous. First, try to give it a way to escape. If it stays, don't try to run away but back away slowly. A mountain lion is likely to follow you if you run. If you are with other people, stay together to look bigger and don't try to hide. If the mountain lion shows signs of aggression, shout and throw stones and sticks at it. If it attacks, fight back!
h ...
Yosemite National Park is home to a large black bear population. Bears are naturally afraid of people, but unfortunately, their natural instincts have been changed by easy access to human food in the park. In the past tourists used to leave their rubbish all over the area and the bears proved to be very quick learners. They liked human food so much that they lost their natural fear of us and started behaving aggressively. In order to find our food, bears have been known to break into cars, trailers, tents, and other camping equipment.
Each year black bears have to be killed in Yosemite National Park as a result of human mistakes. You can save a bear's life if you follow some simple rules. Get special metal boxes to store your food. Don't leave any food in the car. Even if your food is in unopened boxes, cans or packages, a bear is likely to smell it. Dispose of your food into the special bins. Keep all the doors and windows of your cabins closed. Don't let a bear approach your food. If you are near a bear, shout and make large gestures with your arms. If a bear does happen to get your food, don't try to take it back.