内容正文:
Unit 2 Making a difference
B卷·能力提升卷
(时间:100分钟满分:120分)
第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第-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四个选项巾选出最佳选项。
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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.T'his 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(
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 to 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 weckends.
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 Ml,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)
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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 forest park in the world.
D.It is the most famous symbol of America.
2.Which one of the following things is frec?
A.Iliring a bicycle.
B.Entrance to Central Park.
C.Visiting Central Park Zoo.
D.Going to the Metropoli