The New York See It All Tour is exactly what it sounds like: an all-inclusive guided tour of New York City.
Central Park
One of the most famous parks in the world, Central Park is a man-made wonder. Not only is it the first public park built in America, but it is also one of the most frequently visited parks, with over 25 million guests per year. Set in the middle of busy Manhattan, its grounds serve as a safe harbor, not only for athletes, and musicians but also for lots of migratory birds each year. One can spend an entire peaceful day wandering its grounds, gazing upon nearly 50 fountains, monuments, and sculptures or admiring its 36 bridges.
Hudson River Park
Hudson River Park is a waterside park on the Hudson River that extends from 59th Street south to Battery Park in the New York City district of Manhattan. Bicycle and pedestrian paths, including the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway, span the park north to south, opening up the waterfront for the public to relax. The park includes tennis and soccer fields, children’s playground, dog run, and many other features.
Washington Square Park
Washington Square, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, is a very popular and often crowded square. People from all backgrounds gather to this large square dotted with trees.
Central Park Zoo
The Central Park Zoo is a small 6.5-acre zoo located on Central Park in New York City. The zoo began in the 1860s, making it the first official zoo to open in New York. The zoo was improved in 1934, with the addition of many new buildings ranged in a quadrangle around the sea lion pool. Finally, the zoo was repaired in the mid-1980s and reopened in 1988, replacing the old-fashioned cages with naturalistic environments.
1.Which park is set in the heart of Greenwich Village?
A. Central Park.
B. Hudson River Park.
C. Central Park Zoo.
D. Washington Square Park.
2.What can we learn about Central Park?
A. It is primarily an artificial park.
B. It is the first public park built in the world.
C. It was the most crowded park when first built.
D. It especially attracts pedestrian and artists.
3.When was the first official zoo in New York repaired for the first time?
A. In the 1860s. B. In 1934.
C. In the mid-1980s. D. In 1988.
假定你是李华,你的英国朋友David来信询问你大学选择什么专业。请你用英语给他回信,内容包括:
1.你感兴趣的专业;
2.该专业的重要性;
3:该专业就业前景。
注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
3.开头、结尾己给出,不计入总词数。
Dear David,
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(八),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:
1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Before Christmas our school hold a winter sports meeting. As it was the last one at school; we did what we could perform well in an opening ceremony. Greatly to our happiness, our show was very much successful. My classmates took part in various events, or our head teacher even joined us in the relay race. Except Wang Lin; several other athletes also ranked Top 5. Some brought cameras to record the excited moments. It was quite a wonderful experience and that we obtained was great fun. Those out-of-class activity in deed helped us relieve the pressure from learning, and promoted us enthusiasm for future study.
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
A Shanghai policeman took on the role of son to help comfort an elderly couple, 1. had lost their own son in a deadly accident.
In 2003, Liang Qiaoying and her son 2.(expose) to poison gas during an accident. The woman survived, but her young son was 3.(lucky). And Liang was left mentally-disabled. Her husband, Xia Zhanhai, couldn't bear to tell her the 4.(true) about their son. Instead, whenever his wife asked to see the son, he kept 5.(say) that their son had gone to work in another city.
In 2010, while watching a television show, Xia Zhanhai was amazed to see an officer that looked 6.(exact) like his son. He immediately knew that the young man was the answer to making his wife smile again.
With 7. help of the television station and the police station, the couple were able to meet the very policeman on a TV show.
The young policeman was touched by 8. (they) loss and sadness, and said that he was more than willing 9.(act) as the son. Although he still hesitated to call another woman "mum", his mother was happy to support his action.
Their "reunion" lasted just a few minutes on the show, but it had a lasting influence 10.the sick "mother".
Bullied(霸凌), bothered and mad, I became a troublemaker in school. In the tenth grade year, it came to a head. I _______ friends with a rough kid who well could have _______ the end of my future. A big fight was planned for that Friday night. My friend said, "Rudy, we're tough. Let's go." I _______agreed. I had a big head. It was a _______ to show off. I would _______those who had made me so mad.
I waited until the family was _______asleep. Quietly, I _______ out of bed, pulled on my clothes, and tiptoed(踮着脚走) to the back door. I was careful not to make a sound. However, Dad knew something was up. He _______ me off at the door.
With his hand on my shoulder, he _______ that we talk. I admitted where I was ________. The kids we would fight against had ________ us.
It was our ________ to teach them a lesson. That's when Dad ________ my future, and maybe my life. He replied, "You are no man when a ________fight is your way. You become a man by knowing when to walk away. Learn it now and remember."
I'm ________ that Dad stayed up to catch me that night. Bad ________ came the next day. Several were badly hurt in the fight. With a ________to the head, my friend was now dead.
It could have been me, or I might have been ________ and taken away. Either ________, that would have caused my end: Dad, you were the best: You taught me to stop the foolish ________and to know when to walk away:
1.A. found B. made C. met D. knew
2.A. caused B. prevented C. kept D. observed
3.A. disgustingly B. gradually C. foolishly D. sincerely
4.A. trick B. request C. habit D. chance
5.A. call in B. beat up C. fight for D. rely on
6.A. forever B. still C. sound D. half
7.A. jumped B. dropped C. rushed D. slipped
8.A. cut B. saw C. paid D. sent
9.A. insisted B. agreed C. declared D. promised
10.A. caught B. deserted C. headed D. lost
11.A. educated B. teased C. inspired D. rejected
12.A. duty B. pleasure C. task D. turn
13.A. ignored B. predicted C. ruined D. rescued
14.A. midnight B. meaningless C. successful D. deadly
15.A. astonished B. blessed C. defeated D. relaxed
16.A. kids B. ideas C. news D. decisions
17.A. blow B. disease C. flash D. shelter
18.A. arrested B. blamed C. killed D. robbed
19.A. crime B. man C. suggestion D. way
20.A. act B. dream C. friend D. theory
Many people look forward to the holiday season, which provides an opportunity to take a few days off, or go on a getaway. 1. The combined effort of shopping, attending social events, and entertaining guests can quickly become too much to handle.
2.This means you may end up with financial pressure. To prevent stress over money, plan ahead; review your finances, and come up with a practical budget.
Purchases shouldn't affect your ability to pay your bills, nor should it result in costly credit card debt.
The holiday season is stressful when you have too much on your plate. 3.You actually needn't cancel your plans, but make sure everything doesn't have to be perfect, and you don't have to do everything yourself- get your family involved.
A holiday season is not always an interval of true relaxation: Sometimes it can mean a lot of rushing around with confusion; allowing you no moment alone. 4.Even as little as 15 minutes alone can make a world of difference as you need to take a breather and clear your mind!
Being in close quarters with your family members for a long holiday can be stressful in itself. Because of your different personalities, it may be easy to rub each other the wrong way. If you let every remark get under your skin, you'll be stressed out the entire time. 5. Don't let the actions of others rob you of your joy.