阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Five years later, Michael left teaching to develop one of the first luxury rental buildings on the Lower East Side, on property owned by Leslie’s family. He fell in love with the rich cultural and social mix of the 36 , where waves of immigrants had settled since the early 19th century. At the time, Tompkins Square Park, across the street, was filled with 37 people living in temporary huts. When Leslie spotted a flock of pigeons 38 in an area of the tall apartments that Michael said would be their master bedroom, she thought her husband had 39 his mind.
When the family 40 in, Ripton, adopted as an infant, was six. Morgan, also adopted, joined the family two years later. Soon the park was closed, to be a(n) 41 showplace of playgrounds and green space. Michael made significant money in the real estate and Leslie joined a gym practice. The family enjoyed 42 vacations in the winter and summers on Shelter Island.
