Ou…tside among the trees,watch the wildlife — both the human and animal varieties.Call(212)360 — 3465 or(212)360 — 2726 for daily events and tours.Central Park stretches from 59 th to 110 th Sts.,and from 5th Ave.to Central ParkWest.
Empire State Building
This is among the most striking buildings in the city,the nation,even the world.The observation deck(瞭望台)on the 86th floor is open to the general public,offering a wonderful view of the city.On the second floor you'll find the New York Skyride,a simulated(摸拟的)helicopter ride over Manhattan.5th Ave.at 34 th St.* Midtown/(212)736 — 3100.
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
Five blocks west of Time Square,this museum has hundreds of air,deep-sea and space exhibits.Walk the flight deck of the 900-foot-long aircraft carrier Intrepid,see dozens of old and modern aircraft and ride the Intrepid Navy Flight Simulator.Pier 86,W.46 th St.and 12th Ave./(212)245 — 0072.
Madison Square Garden
If it's big,it probably happens at the Garden.Check out sporting events,concerts and much more.Tours are available.7 th Ave.,btwn.31rd and 33rd Sts.,Midtown/(212)465 — 6741.
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The New York Skyride is for ________
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sightseeing
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flight training
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model plane sports
D.
city transportation
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If a visitor is interested in music,he will probably go to ________
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Central Park
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Empire State Building
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Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
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Madison Square Garden
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What is the purpose of these texts?
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To provide information of living in New York.
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To provide directions of city traffic in New York.
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To give visitors a guide to New York.
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To give a brief introduction to the history of New York.
I work as a volunteer for an organization that helps the poor in Haiti.Recently I took my son Barrett there for a week, hoping to 1 him.
Before setting out, I told Barrett this trip would be tiring and 2 .For the first two days, he said almost nothing.I worried the trip was too 3 for a 17-year-old.Then, on day three, as we were 4 over high rocky mountains, he turned to me and grinned(咧嘴笑), “Pretty hard.”
After that there was no turning back.A five-year-old girl, wearing a dress several sizes 5 large and broken shoes, followed Barrett around, mesmerized(着迷).He couldn't stop 6 .Later he said 7 , “I wish I could speak French.” I was 8 - this from a boy who hated and 9 French classes throughout school.
Usually silent, he 10 Gaby, our host, and kept asking questions about the country and its people.He blossomed(活泼起来).
11 , the moment that really took 12 breath away occurred in a village deep in the mountains.I was 13 a woman villager for an article.135 centimeters tall, she was small in figure but strong in 14 .Through determination, she had learned to read and write, and 15 to become part of the leadership of the 16 .
Learning her story, Barrett was as 17 as I by this tiny woman's achievements.His eyes were wet and there was a 18 of love and respect on his face.He had finally understood the importance of my work.
When leaving for home, Barrett even offered to stay 19 as a volunteer.My insides suddenly felt struck.This 20 achieved all I'd expected.Soon he will celebrate his 18 th birthday.He'll be a man.