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For many travelers, this holiday season includes a visit to New York City. Here are some more unusual things we’ll do during New York holiday visits:
Coney Island Polar Bear Club
It’s insanity(疯狂) in the near - freezing winter surf, as people in swimsuits walk out from the beach into the Atlantic Ocean. Every Sunday from November through April, club members do their dip at 1pm. The Coney Island Polar Bear Club was founded in 1903. Last year, 1 ,500 swimmers went into the surf, while more than 7 ,500 came out to watch.
Polarbearclub. org
Central Park historic walking tour
Take a trip back in time with a walking tour offering views from the past. The Central Park Conservancy is offering a free “Views from the Past Tour” . Walk through the park on an hour – long tour and imagine the land as it existed in the 19th century before the park was developed. The walk is easy and the group meets at 2:30 pm outside the Dairy Gift Shop at 65th Street on Saturday, December 24.
Centralparknye. org
Bronx Zoo Clydesdale horse carriage rides
Go for a trot(慢跑) around the zoo grounds with a team of Clydesdales, the biggest horses in the world. The cost is $3 for zoo members, $5 for non - members and the rides are available every day, from 11:30 am to 3 pm. There will be other fun activities at the zoo for families, including watching polar bears, gorillas and other animals, Local sculptors will compete in carving animal figures from blocks of ice.
Bronxzoo. com
21. Why does the author use “insanity” to describe the winter surf ?
A. The surfers walk a very long way.
B. The surfers don’t fear cold sea water.
C. The surfers neglect the great danger.
D. The surfers are watched by many people.
22.What do we know about the walking tour in Central Park?
A. People can have the walking tour every Saturday.
B. People can see the area that hasn’t been developed.
C. People end their street walking trip at four in the afternoon.
D. People will get views of the past while walking through the park.
23. How much should a non - member couple pay for a carriage ride?
A.3 dollars. B.5 dollars. C.6 dollars. D.10 dollars.
