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When it comes to transportation in New York City, most people choose yellow cabs or the affordable subway system. But I've realised that biking is one of the best ways to see the city. It can be a kind of workout, and it can also be such a great way to discover new places and really enjoy the journey throughout the city. Here are a few of my favourite routes, tips, and tricks.
Central Park Loop(环线)
The 6.1mile loop is a standard for city cyclists of all fitness levels. A comfortable place in the middle of crowded Manhattan, the Central Park Loop is a great way to cycle without worrying about taxi doors suddenly opening or dealing with car traffic. There are so many ponds, lakes and complex bridges that you won't spot on a picnic in Sheep Meadow.
Prospect Park Loop
It's like Central Park but without tourists. My boyfriend and I regularly bike down to Prospect Park to do the loop, and it's my favourite way to relax after a stressful day. Prospect Park was designed by the same man who did Central Park, so there are a lot of similarities—gently rolling hills, plenty of shade, lakes, and ponds.
Governors Island
Governors Island is one of the few spaces in the New York City area where there are basically no cars! While the island is easy enough to walk around, it's not that big. But it's just big enough to make a few loops really enjoyable.
Manhattan Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge might be the famous one. And the Williamsburg Bridge is a necessity for people, but the slope(斜坡) makes it easy to take exercise. Manhattan Bridge isn't much of a looker, but it's my favourite bridge to bike across: fairly easy incline, good views.
1. The underlined word “workout” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “________”.
A. experiment B. exercise
C. plan D. idea
2. What makes the Williamsburg Bridge suitable to exercise?
A. A road that inclines. B. Having no bus to take.
C. Being difficult to walk. D. Many bikes for people to ride.
3. Which of the following might serve as the best title for this passage?
A. The Best Biking Routes in New York City
B. Transportation in New York City
C. Biking Can Be a Kind of Workout
D. How to See the City Better
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了几条在纽约市骑自行车旅行的最佳路线。
【1题详解】
词句猜测题。根据上文“But I've realised that biking is one of the best ways to see the city.（。但我意识到骑自行车是游览这座城市的最佳方式之一。）”和下文“and it can also be such a great way to discover new places and really enjoy the journey throughout the city. ”（这也是一个发现新地方的好方法，可以真正享受整个城市的旅程。 ）可知，骑自行车游览城市可以锻炼身体。workout意为“锻炼”。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“And the Williamsburg Bridge is a necessity for people, but the slope(斜坡) makes it easy to take exercise.（威廉斯堡桥是人们的必需品，但它的斜坡让人们很容易进行锻炼。）”可知，威廉斯堡大桥有一条倾斜的道路，适合锻炼身体。故选A。
【3题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“But I've realised that biking is one of the best ways to see the city.（但我意识到骑自行车是游览这座城市的最佳方式之一。）”和“Here are a few of my favourite routes, tips, and tricks.（以下是我最喜欢的一些路线、技巧和窍门。）”可知，文章主要介绍了几条在纽约市骑自行车旅行的最佳路线。故选A。
