With temperatures struggling to stay above zero, it might be hard to think about spending a day at the park. But La Crosse’s Parks and Rec Department says it’s best to get an early start on reserving any shelters you may want to use for events this spring and summer, because there are not enough shelters for the increasing number of people who want to use them.
City residents can now call the department to book dates between May 1st and October 14th. Those who don’t live in the city can still reserve a shelter starting next week. Whether it’s for a family reunion, graduation party or wedding, city officials say the parks provide more than just a venue.
“A lot of the parks where the shelters are have other amenities, so whether it is at Black River Beach, you have the beach. Or at Pettibone, you have a very large forest and you can find the lake area in Veteran’s Park. In Richland Center you’ve got playgrounds for kids to play, so a lot of the parks offer different amenities for people looking for something to do in the summer,” said Parks and Rec Superintendent Kerry Gloede.
Booking fees will be quite different depending on the size and location of the shelters. Rates are also higher for non-residents. You can find a full list of available shelters and fees on the Parks and Rec Department’s website. Just look for the necessary information that you need on that website.

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1.Why is it best to reserve the shelters early?

A Temperatures now stay above zero.

B La Crosse’s Parks can provide the best shelters.

C Many people want to spend a day at the park soon.

D There are so limited number of shelters for people to use.

解析：选D。细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句的because there are not enough shelters for the increasing number of people who want to use them可知是因为供不应求，因此最好提前预订。故选D。

2.How can people reserve the shelters according to the text?

A They can surf the Internet to book shelters.

B They can write to the department for a reservation.

C They can make telephones to book shelters.

D They can directly go to the department for a booking.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据第二段第一句的City residents can now call the department to book可知人们可以通过打电话的方式来预订。故选C。

3.Which park can offer the shade of the trees?

A Black River Beach.

B Pettibone.

C Veteran’s Park.

D Richland Center.

解析：选B。推理判断题。根据第三段第二句的Or at Pettibone, you have a very large forest可知Pettibone里有个大森林，因此人们能在这里享受树荫。故选B。

4.What will happen if non-residents want to book shelters?

A They will choose the larger size shelters.

B They won’t find a very good location.

C They will have to pay more than the locals.

D They won’t get any useful information.

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句的Rates are also higher for non-residents可知非当地居民的费用会高一些。故选C。