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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.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文对纽约的中央公园做了介绍，同时提到了其开放时间、抵达方式、价格和其附近的地点。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。结合文章的第二段第二句：This park is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas.可知，选项A是把概念广义化了；第三段第二句：It is perfect for sunbathing, going for walks, or doing any outdoor sports.可得出，选项B和文意一致；结合第二段第一句：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).可看出选项C不符合文章意义。由第一段第一句：Explore Central Park, one of the largest city parks in the world and one of the most famous symbols of New York.可知，中央公园是纽约最著名的标志之一。所以，选项D错误。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据题干关键词：free，定位文章第七段第一句：Entry to the Park is free.即可看出，选项B为正确答案。故选B项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。结合文章的大意，是介绍了纽约的中央公园和其相关的细节，所以，可以得出其来自旅行指南。选项A：科学报告；选项B：地理书；选项C：时尚杂志；选项D：旅行指南。故选D项。
