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When it comes to transportation in New York City, most people choose yellow cabs or the affordable subway system. But I’ve realised that biking is one of the best ways to see the city. It can be a kind of workout, and it can also be such a great way to discover new places and really enjoy the journey throughout the city. Here are a few of my favourite routes, tips, and tricks.
Central Park Loop(环线)
The 6. 1-mile loop is a standard for city cyclists of all fitness levels. A comfortable place in the middle of crowded Manhattan, the Central Park Loop is a great way to cycle without worrying about taxi doors suddenly opening or dealing with car traffic. There are so many ponds, lakes and complex bridges that you won’t spot on a picnic in Sheep Meadow.
Prospect Park Loop
It’s like Central Park but without tourists. My boyfriend and I regularly bike down to Prospect Park to do the loop, and it’s my favourite way to relax after a stressful day. Prospect Park was designed by the same man who did Central Park, so there are a lot of similarities—gently rolling hills, plenty of shade, lakes, and ponds.
Governors Island
Governors Island is one of the few spaces in the New York City area where there are basically no cars! While the island is easy enough to walk around, it’s not that big. But it’s just big enough to make a few loops really enjoyable.
Manhattan Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge might be the famous one. And the Williamsburg Bridge is a necessity for people, but the slope(斜坡)makes it easy to take exercise. Manhattan Bridge isn’t much of a looker, but it’s my favourite bridge to bike across: fairly easy incline, good views.
【语篇概述】本文主要介绍了几条在纽约市骑自行车旅行的最佳路线。
21. The underlined word “workout” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “______”.
A. experiment B. exercise C. plan D. idea
【解析】选B。词义猜测题。根据后文对几条路线的介绍可推知, 这些路线是适合人们锻炼的, 所以文中画线词的意思应为“锻炼”, 与exercise同义。
22. What makes Governors Island unique for cyclists?
A. There are many ponds there.
B. The hills are not high.
C. There is plenty of shade.
D. Cars are forbidden here.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据Governors Island部分的第一句可知, 总督岛的独特之处在于岛上基本没有汽车。故D项符合题意。
23. What makes the Williamsburg Bridge suitable to exercise?
A. A road that inclines.
B. Having no bus to take.
C. Being difficult to walk.
D. Many bikes for people to ride.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句中的“but the slope makes it easy to take exercise”可知, the Williamsburg Bridge的斜坡使其成为一个适合锻炼的地方。
24. Which of the following might serve as the best title for this passage?
A. The Best Biking Routes in New York City
B. Transportation in New York City
C. Biking Can Be a Kind of Workout
D. How to See the City Better
【解析】选A。标题归纳题。作者根据自己的体验为读者介绍了几条在纽约市骑自行车的最佳路线, 故A项最适合作为本文标题。
