Central ParkExplore Central Park, one of the ...

Central Park

Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York. Let’s have a look at its main sights.

Central Park is New York’s largest city park and one of the biggest in the world, with an area of 843 acres (about 3.4km2). This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo, among other attractions in this greenspace of New York.

Besides being the city’s primary green lungs, Central Park is also a favorite spot for many New Yorkers. It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports. Something that we found curious is seeing so many people running with their babies in prams (婴儿车).

On Foot or by Bicycle

To get to know some of the wildest parts of Central Park we suggest walking. However, to get a general feel for the whole park, the best thing to do is hire a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.

If you decide to hire a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.

Open Time

From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.

From 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Price

Entry to the Park is free. But if you visit some parts like Central Park Zoo, you need to buy a ticket.

Transport

Subway: Line 5, 6, 7, A, B, C and D.

Bus: Line M1, M2, M3, M4 and M10.

Nearby places

Metropolitan Museum of Art (447 m)

Guggenheim Museum (564 m)

American Museum of Natural History (688 m)

Whitney Museum of American Art (1 km)

The Frick Collection (1.3 km)

1.What can we learn about the Central Park from the text?

A.It is home to lakes and waterfalls.

B.It is perfect for doing outdoor sports.

C.It is the largest city park in the world.

D.It is the most famous symbol of New York.

2.Which one of the following things is free?

A.Hiring a bicycle.

B.Entrance to Central Park.

C.Visiting Central Park Zoo.

D.Going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

3.Where can we find this text?

A.In a science report. B.In a geography book.

C.In a fashion magazine. D.In a travel guide.

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C. legal　 D. reliable

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A. lies Chongqing    B.Chongqing lies   C.doer lie Chongqing   D.doer Chongqing lie

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Milan, the second largest city of Italy, has won an undesirable world record. Of the 54 big cities studied by the World Health Organization and the United Nations, Milan is considered to have the worst air pollution. According to these two10-year studies, the level of air pollution in Milan is twice as high as the levels in Paris and Beijing and three times those in Tokyo and London, and four times that in New York. The reason for Milan's bad pollution, to some experts, is that the city lies in a valley that holds back the poisonous gases. Though Milan has taken some measures to lower the level of pollution, the situation is still worrying. People joke to each other, "If you are traveling to Milan, be sure to bring your gas mask." In order to reduce the use of private cars, in 1979, the government in Milan began an interesting experiment: passengers in the city buses did not have to pay for their tickets.

1.Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the text?

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3.Why is the air pollution in Milan so serious?

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1.In the first paragraph, we’re mainly told that ________.

A. Florida is famous for its wetlands

B. the US has three important national parks

C. Everglades National Park is of great value

D. Everglades National Park is popular with visitors

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A. By listing figures.

B. By personally experiencing.

C. By making a comparison.

D. By carrying on a study.

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B. visitors are not allowed to stay in the water in the park.

C. President Harry Truman first suggested setting up the park

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C. What readers can do to help to save the wetlands.

D. How important endangered wildlife is to the world.

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1.What does underlined word “iteration” probably mean in the 2nd paragraph?

A. copy　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. repair　　　　　　　　 C. design　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. picture

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A. a large number of tall towers

B. a lot of apartments and hotels

C. the older single family homes and townhouses

D. head offices of Ottawa’s high tech industry

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A. paintings and drawings

B. works of art by Canadian artists

C. sculpture and photographs

D. works by American and European artists

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A. The original structures remain unchanged.

B. People can only go boating from May to October.

C. It was originally for the military purpose.

D. It is the oldest canal system in North America.

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