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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(環(huán)線)
The 6.1mile 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.
1. The underlined word “workout” in Paragraph 1 can be replaced by “________”.
A. experiment B. exercise
C. plan D. idea
2. 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.
3. 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
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. A
【解析】
【分析】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了幾條在紐約市騎自行車旅行的最佳路線。
【1題詳解】
詞句猜測題。根據(jù)上文“But I've realised that biking is one of the best ways to see the city.（。但我意識到騎自行車是游覽這座城市的最佳方式之一。）”和下文“and it can also be such a great way to discover new places and really enjoy the journey throughout the city. ”（這也是一個發(fā)現(xiàn)新地方的好方法，可以真正享受整個城市的旅程。 ）可知，騎自行車游覽城市可以鍛煉身體。workout意為“鍛煉”。故選B。
【2題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章最后一段“And the Williamsburg Bridge is a necessity for people, but the slope(斜坡) makes it easy to take exercise.（威廉斯堡橋是人們的必需品，但它的斜坡讓人們很容易進(jìn)行鍛煉。）”可知，威廉斯堡大橋有一條傾斜的道路，適合鍛煉身體。故選A。
【3題詳解】
主旨大意題。根據(jù)文章第一段“But I've realised that biking is one of the best ways to see the city.（但我意識到騎自行車是游覽這座城市的最佳方式之一。）”和“Here are a few of my favourite routes, tips, and tricks.（以下是我最喜歡的一些路線、技巧和竅門。）”可知，文章主要介紹了幾條在紐約市騎自行車旅行的最佳路線。故選A。
