
The Statue of Liberty, which has been closed to the
public since super storm Sandy struck in October, will reopen by July 4.
The Statue of Liberty was presented to the United
States by the French people in 1886. It stands at Liberty Island as a welcome
to all returning Americans.
It’s five months since the monument and Liberty Island
were shut down after the storm.
While the statue itself was not seriously harmed by
the storm, several buildings on the island experienced the terrible flood. The
way used by ships carrying visitors from lower Manhattan and New Jersey was
also destroyed.
“It’s good news, it’s a little late, but at
least it’s there, and now we’ll watch like an eagle to make sure this promise
is kept,” Schumer told NBC New York.
In January, the government spent $59 million repairing
both Liberty Island and nearby Ellis Island, which was also damaged in the
storm. But the officers have not announced when Ellis Island will reopen. In
November, more than a million art works had to be removed from the museum there
because of the storm. The Statue of Liberty is one of the country’s most
popular tourist attractions. According to the National Park Service, more than
3.7 million people visit the site every year.
1.Why was the Statue of Liberty closed last October?
A.Because of
the super storm Sandy.
B.Because of
the destroyed way.
C.Because of
the damaged buildings.
D.Because of
nearby Ellis Island.
2.How long has the monument and Liberty Island been
shut down?
A.One month. B.Four months.
C.Five months. D.Ten months.
3.What does the underlined word It in the fifth
paragraph refer to?
A.The Statue of
Liberty was presented by French people.
B.The
government spent $59 million repairing Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
C.The Statue of
Liberty stands at Liberty Island as a welcome to all.
D.The Statue of
Liberty will reopen by July 4.
4.Which of the following is true according to this
passage?
A.The Statue of
Liberty was seriously harmed by the storm.
B.In January
the government spent $59 million repairing Liberty Island.
C.It’s announced that Ellis Island will reopen in November.
D.The Statue of
Liberty attracts over 3.7 million tourists every year.