下面这些段落的排列顺序是错误的。对于问题41-45，您需要从A-H列表中选择并将它们填入编号框，将这些段落重组为连贯的文本。第A、E、H段已被正确放置。把你的答案写在答案表上。(10分）[A] Last year marks the 150th anniversary of a series of Yellowstone photographs by the renowned
landscape photographer William Henry Jackson. He captured the first-ever shots of iconic landmarks
such as the Tetons, Old Faithful and the Colorado Rockies, on a late 19th-century expedition through the
Yellowstone Basin that was conducted by the head of the U.S. Geological and Geographical Survey of the
Territories, Ferdinand V. Hayden. The team included a meteorologist, a zoologist, a mineralogist, and an
agricultural statistician.
[B] Two centuries ago, the idea of preserving nature, rather than exploiting it, was a novel one to many U.S.
settlers. One of the turning points in public support for land conservation efforts — and recognizing the
magnificence of the Yellowstone region in particular—came in the form of vivid photographs.
[C] As an effective Washington operator, Hayden sensed that he could capitalize on the expedition’s
stunning visuals. He asked Jackson to print out large copies and distributed them, along with reproductions
of Moran’s paintings, to each member of Congress. “The visualization, particularly those photographs,
really hit home that this is something that has to be protected,” says Murphy.
[D] Through the trip, Jackson juggled multiple cameras and plate sizes using the “
collodion process” that
required him to coat the plates with a chemical mixture, then expose them and develop the resulting
images with a portable darkroom. The crude technique required educated guesses on exposure times, and
involved heavy, awkward equipment — several men had to assist in its transportation. Despite these
challenges, Jackson captured dozens of striking photos, ranging from majestic images like his
now-famous snapshot of Old Faithful, to casual portraits of expedition members at the camp.
[E] The journey officially began in Ogden, Utah, on June 8, 1871. Over nearly four months, dozens of men
made their way on horseback into Montana and traversed along the Yellowstone River and around
Yellowstone Lake. That fall, they concluded the survey in Fort Bridger, Wyoming.[F] Though Native Americans (and later miners and fur trappers) had long recognized the area’s riches,
most Americans did not. That’s why Hayden’s expedition aimed to produce a fuller understanding of the
Yellowstone River region, from its hot springs and waterfalls to its variety of flora and fauna. In addition to
the entourage of scientists, the team also included artists: Painter Thomas Moran and photographer
William Henry Jackson were charged with capturing this astounding natural beauty and sharing it with the
world.
[G] The bill proved largely popular and sailed through Congress with large majorities in favor. In quick
succession, the Senate and House passed legislation protecting Yellowstone in early 1872. That March,
President Ulysses S. Grant signed an act into law that established Yellowstone as the world’s first national
park. While some locals opposed to the designation, the decision was largely accepted—and Jackson’s
photos played a key role in the fight to protect the area. “
I don’t believe that the legal protection would
have happened in the timeframe that it did without those images.” says Heather Hansen, journalist and
author of Prophets and Moguls, Rangers and Rogues, Bison and Bears: 100 Years of the National Park
Service.
[H] Perhaps most importantly, the images provided documentary evidence of the park’s sights that later
made its way to government officials. Weeks after completing the expedition, Hayden collected his team’s
observations into an extensive report aimed at convincing senators and representatives, along with
colleagues at government agencies like the Department of Interior, that Yellowstone ought to be
preserved.
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