Question

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(移民)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(居民)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 2-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.Who will go with tourists on Central Park Walking Tour?

A. An experienced guide.

B. An architectural expert.

C. A professional photographer.

D. A longtime New York resident.

3.Which tour takes the longest 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.

4.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 famous artists.

Answer

1.A

2.C

3.D

4.D

【解析】

本文属于广告类短文，介绍纽约四条徒步的旅行线路。

1.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.可知，去Ellis Island可以了解发生在1892年至1954年期间美国移民历史，故选A。

2.细节理解题。根据第二段Walk through Central Park’s most picturesque highlights on a 2-hour tour with a professional photographer.可知，游客参观中央公园有专业的摄影师陪同，故选C。

3.细节理解题。根据第一段Start this exciting guided 4-hour tour by getting early Reserve Line Access boarding on the ferry to Liberty Island.可知，Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Walking Tour这条路线花费4个小时，其他路线为2个小时或3个小时，这条是四条线路中时间最长的，故选D。

4.细节理解题。根据最后一段Hear about the famous artists who once lived here，from Edgar Allan Poe to Bob Dylan，Jimi Hendrix and countless others.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。