Units 5-6 - Culture
Exercise
2
Listen and read the text. Answer the questions.
Solution
- Conservationists in the late 19th century were worried about the threat of industrialization, farming, and urban development destroying North America's wild and uninhabited lands.
- The world's oldest national park is Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872 by President Ulysses S. Grant.
- US national parks are vital for education, recreation, and preserving endangered landscapes and species.
- Millions of people visit US national parks to experience stunning landscapes, engage in outdoor activities, and observe wildlife.
- Yellowstone National Park is famous for its diverse wildlife, including bison, grizzly bears, and coyotes.
- Yellowstone is special for being the first national park, and it boasts unique geothermal features with more geysers and hot springs than any other place on earth.