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Congratulations on deciding to visit the Big Apple.Whether you choose to spend time in the Metropolitan Museum of Art or an S& M club in the west Village, or both, you're in for quite an experience.NYC(New York City) isn't nearly as crazy or dangerous as movies make it out to be, so relax and enjoy its intrinsic (本质的) weirdness.
Instructions to get there
New York City, being a major metropolis, can be accessed in many ways: by plane, train, bus or car.
Flying: There are three major airports people usually fly into when traveling to New York.La Guardia is the closest to Manhattan, and is located in the borough of Queens.JFK international Airport is also in Queens, but a little farther from Manhattan.Newark is in New Jersey and is by far the farthest from the city.
Train: Amtrak (美国铁路公司) trains arrive constantly in Penn Station, which is located at 7th Avenue and 34th Street.Penn Station is conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan and can be accessed via subway and taxis.Metro North, a lightrail system that runs from Connecticut to New York, is another convenient way to get into the city if you happen to be nearby.Those trains come into Grand Central Station, which is located at 42nd Street and Park Avenue.
Bus: For those of you on a tight budget (or who are just plain cheap but have a lot of time on your hands), the bus is always an option.Buses—run by several companies including Greyhound, Trailways, Peter Pan and New Jersey Transit—are usually much cheaper than trains and planes, and they are just as convenient, arriving at Port Authority, located at 42nd Street and 8th Avenue.Of course, buses take longer and have smellier bathrooms.
Driving: If you choose to drive to New York City, your best bet is to find a garage as soon as you arrive and park your car for the duration of the trip.Driving and parking in the city are both impossible, and will certainly make your trip miserable.Since New York has excellent public transportation and thousands of taxis, you really don't need your car if you are staying in Manhattan.
【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了去纽约旅行可以乘坐的交通工具。
1．In many films New York City seems ________．
A．dangerous B．traditional
C．convenient D．unique
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“NYC(New York City) isn't nearly as crazy or dangerous as movies make it out to be”可知，纽约不像电影中的那样疯狂和危险。故选A项。
2．Which one shows the right order of airports' distance from New York City?
A．JFK International Airport－Newark－La Guardia
B．La Guardia－JFK International Airport－Newark
C．La Guardia－Newark－JFK International Airport
D．JFK International Airport－La Guardia－Newark
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据文章中的“La Guardia is the closest to Manhattan”，“JFK international Airport is also in Queens, but a little farther from Manhattan.”和“Newark is in New Jersey and is by far the farthest from the city.”，可知B项正确。
3．If you are on vacation but don't have enough money, which transportation is your best choice?
A．Plane. B．Train.
C．Bus. D．Car.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文章中的“For those of you on a tight budget (or who are just plain cheap but have a lot of time on your hands), the bus is always an option.”可知，如果你手头紧，乘公共汽车是你的选择。故选C项。
4．The biggest challenge for driving to New York City is ________．
A．its high cost B．taking a long time
C．unpleasant smell D．parking the car
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的“your best bet is to find a garage as soon as you arrive and park your car for the duration of the trip”可知，驾车去纽约找停车的地方是一个巨大的挑战。故选D项。
