第一节 (共 15小题;每小题 2.5分,满分 37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
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, with an area of 843 acres, is home to man-made lakes, waterfalls, grass and wooded areas. You will also find the Central Park Zoo among other attractions in this green space of New York.
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 you find surprising 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 of the whole park, the best thing to do is rent (租用) a bicycle and enjoy the scenery.
If you decide to rent a bike, you will find lots of bike rental stores around Central Park that are not very expensive.
Open Time
From 7:00 am to 10:00 pm on weekends.
From 6:00 am to 8:30 pm on weekdays.
Price
Entry (进入) 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 (447m)
American Museum of Natural History (688m)
Whitney Museum of American Art (1km)
The Frick Collection (1.3km)
21.What can visitors do in Central Park?
A. Go fishing by natural lakes. B. Rent bicycles for free.
C. Do some outdoor sports. D. Take a bath in the river.
22. When can visitors go to Central Park?
A. At 8:40 am on Sunday. B. At 6:50 am on Saturday.
C. At 9:00 pm on Monday. D. At 10:00 pm on Tuesday.
23. Which place is the closest to Central Park?
A. The Frick Collection. B. Metropolitan Museum of Art.
C. Whitney Museum of American Art. D. American Museum of Natural History.