A
Central Park
Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife—both the human and animal varieties. Call(212) 360-3465 or (212) 360-2726 for daily events and tours.
Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park West.
Empire State Building
This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck (瞭望台) on the 86th floor is open to the general public, offering a wonderful view of the city. On the second floor you'll find the New York Skyride, a simulate helicopter ride over Manhattan.
5th Ave. at 34th St., Midtown: (212) 736-3100
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
Five blocks west of Time Square, this museum has hundreds of air, deep-sea and space exhibits. Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid, see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator.
Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave.: (212)245-0072
Madison Square Garden
If it's big, it probably happens at the Garden. Check out sporting events, concerts and much more. Tours are available.
7th Ave., btwn. 31st and 33rd Sts., Midtown: (212)465-6741
1. The New York Skyride is for .
A. sightseeing B. flight training
C. model plane sports D. city transportation
2. If a visitor is interested in music, he will probably go to .
A. Central Park B. Empire State Building
C. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space museum D. Madison Square Garden
3. What is the purpose of these texts?
A. To provide information of living in New York.
B. To provide directions of city traffic in New York.
C. To give visitors a guide to New York.
D. To give a brief introduction to the history of New York.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. C
【解析】
本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。文章介绍了纽约4处不同地方参观旅游的广告。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章Empire State Building中的“On the second floor you'll find the New York Skyride, a simulate helicopter ride over Manhattan. （在二楼你会看到“纽约天空之旅”，这是一种模拟直升机飞越曼哈顿的活动。）”，从而可以推断，“纽约天空之旅”是观光用的。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Madison Square Garden中的“On the second floor you'll find the New York Skyride, a simulate helicopter ride over Manhattan. （在二楼你会看到“纽约天空之旅”，这是一种模拟直升机飞越曼哈顿的活动。）”，从而可以推断，“纽约天空之旅”是观光用的。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。文章介绍了纽约4处不同地方参观旅游的广告。从而可推断出这些短文是给游客介绍纽约。故选C。
