Central Park
Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife — both the human and animal varieties. Call (212)360 — 3465 or (212)360 — 2726 for events and tours. Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park. West.
Empire State Building
This is among the most striking building in the city, the nation,even the world. The observation dock (瞭望臺) on the 86th floor is open to general public, offering a wonderful view of the second floor youll find the New York Skyride, a simulated (模擬的) helicopter ride. Over Manhattan.5th Ave. at 34th 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 exhibit’s. Walk the fight 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. 46th 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. 7th Ave, btwn. 31th and 33th Sts., Midtown/(212)4656-741.
1. The New York Skyride is for ______.
A. sightseeing                B. fight training
C. model plane-sports          D. city transportation
2. If a visitor is interested in music,he will probably go to______.
A. Central Park                        B. Empire State Building
C. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum        D. Madison Square Garden
3. What is the purpose of these texts?
A. To provide information of living in New York.
B. To provide directions of city traffic in New York.
C. To give visitors a guide to New York.
D. To give a brief introduction to the history of New York.

Central Park

Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife — both the human and animal varieties. Call (212)360 — 3465 or (212)360 — 2726 for events and tours. Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park. West.

Empire State Building

This is among the most striking building in the city, the nation,even the world. The observation dock (瞭望臺) on the 86th floor is open to general public, offering a wonderful view of the second floor youll find the New York Skyride, a simulated (模擬的) helicopter ride. Over Manhattan.5th Ave. at 34th 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 exhibit’s. Walk the fight 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. 46th 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. 7th Ave, btwn. 31th and 33th Sts., Midtown/(212)4656-741.

1. The New York Skyride is for ______.

A. sightseeing                B. fight training

C. model plane-sports          D. city transportation

2. If a visitor is interested in music,he will probably go to______.

A. Central Park                        B. Empire State Building

C. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum        D. Madison Square Garden

3. What is the purpose of these texts?

A. To provide information of living in New York.

B. To provide directions of city traffic in New York.

C. To give visitors a guide to New York.

D. To give a brief introduction to the history of New York.

Central Park

Outside 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 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park West

Empire State Building

This is among the most striking buildings in the city, the nation, even the world. The observation deck(了望臺) on the 86^th 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 simulate helicopter ride over Manhattan.

5th Ave. at 34th 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.

Pier86, W. 46th 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.

7th Ave., btwn. 31st and 33rd Sts., Midtown/(212)465-6741

63. The New York Skyride is for__________.

         A. sightseeing B. flight training       C. model plane sports 

D. city transportation

64. If a visitor is interested in music, he will probably go to __________.

         A. Central Park                     B. Empire State Building

         C. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space museum    D. Madison Square Garden

65. What is the purpose of these texts?

         A. To provide information of living in New York

         B. To provide directions of city traffic in New York

         C. To give visitors a guide to New York

         D. To give a brief introduction to the history of New York

Central Park

Outside among the trees, watch the wildlife — both the human and animal varieties. Call (212)360 — 3465 or (212)360 — 2726 for events and tours. Central Park stretches from 59th to 110th Sts., and from 5th Ave. to Central Park. West.

Empire State Building

This is among the most striking building in the city, the nation,even the world. The observation dock (瞭望臺) on the 86th floor is open to general public, offering a wonderful view of the second floor youll find the New York Skyride, a simulated (模擬的) helicopter ride. Over Manhattan.5th Ave. at 34th 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 exhibit’s. Walk the fight 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. 46th 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. 7th Ave, btwn. 31th and 33th Sts., Midtown/(212)4656-741.

1. The New York Skyride is for ______.

A. sightseeing                B. fight training

C. model plane-sports          D. city transportation

2. If a visitor is interested in music,he will probably go to______.

A. Central Park                        B. Empire State Building

C. Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum        D. Madison Square Garden

3. What is the purpose of these texts?

A. To provide information of living in New York.

B. To provide directions of city traffic in New York.

C. To give visitors a guide to New York.

D. To give a brief introduction to the history of New York.

The Lies of George W. Bush

By David Corn

Imprint: Three Rivers Press

Trade Paperback: 368 pages

Pub Date: May 2004

Price: US $ 12.195

ISBN: 1400050677

All American presidents have lied, but George W. Bush has seriously abused the truth, this book tells us. It’s full of sharp accusations against the US president and his inner circle. David Corn, the Washington editor of “The Nation”, details the many times the Bush administration knowingly and intentionally misled the American public to advance its own interests and plan. These include: Unclear reports and presenting misleading arguments to gain public support for the war against Iraq. Misleading explanations, instead of telling the full truth, about the 9/11 attacks.

The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty

By Kitty Kelley

Imprint: Doubleday

Hardcover: 736 Pages

Pub Date: September 2004

Price: US $ 29.95

ISBN: 0385503245

They have got huge financial power and controlled world politics for more than half a century. They have been elected as governors, congressmen, senators and presidents. They have shaped America’s past and, with the country at war under the leadership of their No. 1 son, they are, shaping America’s future. As the Bush family has risen to power, they have been masters of their own public image. They act and operate under the protection of privacy their money and status has afforded them.

America’s Secret War

By George Friedman

Imprint: Doubleday

Hardcover: 368 pages

Pub Date: October 2004

Price: US $ 25.95

ISBN: 0385512457

Friedman tells the surprising truth behind America’s foreign policy and war in Afghanuistan and Iraq. In “America’s Secret War”, George Friedman identifies the Untied States’ most dangerous enemies. He also examines presidential strategies of the last quarter century, and reveals the real reasons behind the attack of 9/11 and the Bush administration’s reasons for the war in Iraq.

He describes in detail America’s secret and open efforts in the global war against terrorism.

1．Which of the two books are published by the same publisher?

       A．America’s Secret War and The Nation.

       B．The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty and The Lies of George W. Bush.

       C．The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty and America’s Secret War.

       D．America’s Secret War and The Lies of George W. Bush.

2．In the three books introduced above, the readers can learn           .

       A．how George W. Bush lied to the American people

       B．how the Bush family came to power

       C．the real truth behind the war on terrorism

       D．the truth about Bush

3．In which book is Bush criticized by the author?

       A．America’s Secret War.

       B．The Lies of George W. Bush.

       C．The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty.

       D．The Nation.

4．If you are an official from the department of foreign affairs, which book will most interest you?

       A．America’s Secret War.

       B．The Lies of George W. Bush

       C．The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty.

       D．The Nation.