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New York Walking Tour
♦Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour
Start this exciting guided 4-hour tour by getting early Reserve Line Access boarding on the ferry to Liberty Island. Once there, go inside the base of the statue and head to the observation decks for an awesome view of New York City and its surroundings. Then come back on the ferry to Ellis Island to learn about the history of immigration to America that took place here between 1892 and 1954.
♦Central Park Walking Tour
Walk through Central Park’s most picturesque highlights on a 2-hour tour with a professional photographer. Remember your New York City adventure with unforgettable images of you with family or friends as you circle the towers at Belvedere Castle, walk through paths with flowers in the Conservatory Garden, or feed the swans by the Loeb Boathouse.
♦New York City Architecture Walking Tour
Learn about the history of the buildings that define the New York City skyline on a 3-hour walking architecture tour. Walk down the famous 42nd Street corridor with a longtime New York resident and architectural expert, stopping along the way to learn about Midtown Manhattan’s most iconic structures like the Chrysler Building, Ford Foundation, Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library.
♦Greenwich Village Walking Tour
Greenwich Village is one of New York City’s most beautiful and famous neighborhoods. Take a guided 3-hour walking tour of this legendary Lower Manhattan space. Hear about the famous artists who once lived here, from Edgar Allan Poe to Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and countless others. Walk the winding streets and visit popular Washington Square Park, reliving more than 200 years of history.
1. Why do tourists visit Ellis Island?
A. To know about American immigration history. B. To explore the surroundings of the island.
C. To get a whole view of New York City. D. To observe Statue of Liberty closely.
2. Which tour takes the shortest time?
A. Central Park Walking Tour. B. Greenwich Village Walking Tour.
C. New York City Architecture Walking Tour. D. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour.
3. What can tourists do on Greenwich Village Walking Tour?
A. Take unforgettable pictures. B. Come across Bob Dylan.
C. Visit New York Public Library. D. Learn about well-known artists.
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了纽约四条徒步的旅行线路以及各自的特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Then come back on the ferry to Ellis Island to learn about the history of immigration(移民)to America that took place here between 1892 and 1954.(然后乘坐渡轮回到埃利斯岛，了解1892年至1954年在这里发生的美国移民历史)”可知，去Ellis Island是为了了解美国移民历史。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Start this exciting guided 4-hour tour by getting early Reserve Line Access boarding on the ferry to Liberty Island.(开始这激动人心的4个小时的导游之旅，请提前预订线路，登上前往自由岛的渡轮)”；第二段中“Walk through Central Park’s most picturesque highlights on a 2-hour tour with a professional photographer.(在专业摄影师的带领下，在2小时的游览中，走遍中央公园最美的亮点)”；第三段中“Learn about the history of the buildings that define the New York City skyline on a 3-hour walking architecture tour.(在3小时的步行建筑之旅中了解定义纽约市天际线的建筑的历史)”以及第四段中“Take a guided 3-hour walking tour of this legendary Lower Manhattan space.(在导游的带领下，您可以步行3小时游览这个传奇的曼哈顿下城空间)”可知，Central Park Walking Tour花费时间最短。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Hear about the famous artists who once lived here, from Edgar Allan Poe to Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and countless others.(听一听曾经住在这里的著名艺术家，从Edgar Allan Poe到Bob Dylan、Jimi Hendrix和无数其他人)”可知，在这条线路中，游客可以了解在此生活过的著名艺术家。故选D。
