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When you travel to Manhattan, here are some hotel recommendations.


BKLYN House Hotel

The hotel is special because of widespread works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are valuable and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The environment makes it feel urban—the hotel is by a public housing project while the nearest commercial street is under tracks—but Bushwick’s best bars, cafes, and restaurants are nearby.

Doubles from $99, room only. Tel: 718 388 4433


CitizenM New York Times Square

This is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain—CitizenM. You can check in by yourself here via touch screen “MoodPads”. There’s a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.

Doubles from $170, room only. Tel: 212 319 7000


Archer Hotel   

Visitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the inexpensive rooms at this hotel. Rates differ from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night. Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice decorations. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.

Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100

1. What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?
A.It has the most rooms.B.It is located in Manhattan.
C.It is decorated with art works.D.It is Bushwick’s best hotel.
2. What is the advantage of living in CitizenM New York Times Square?
A.Regulars can enjoy a certain discount.
B.Visitors will get a “MoodPads” as a gift.
C.Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar.
D.Visitors can have a good view of the Empire State Building.
3. Which number should you call if you want to live in the heart of Manhattan?
A.212319 7000.B.212719 4100.C.212 865 5700.D.718 388 4433.

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【推荐1】Kraalbaai Beach (KB)

It is on the Langebaan Lagoon and forms part of the West Coast National Park. It is easily accessible by car or boat, which makes it a perfect spot for a relaxing day at the beach and offers a peaceful setting for a picnic.

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【推荐2】At its best, a family picnic is a mini-vacation: a chance to leave the day-to-day routine behind and spend some time together out under the open sky. These best picnic spots in Seattle and beyond offer a range of experiences, from farm fun to exploring woods to hiking.


Poo Poo Point, Issaquah

For kids and adults who have the energy to take on a 2-mile hike uphill, this amusingly named destination in the Issaquah Alps offers huge rewards. After reaching the Chirico Trail, you come to a broad, clear area, with a sweeping view of Lake Sammamish, Issaquah and Bellevue. As for where to set up picnic camp, there are two picnic tables.


Dr. Jose Rizal Park, Seattle

Located on the northwest corner of Beacon Hill, this park boasts a sweeping view overlooking Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle. Long before this spot became a park, the hillside was a favorite picnic destination for Filipino families living in the neighborhood. It’s named after Jose Rizal, a brilliant writer, a scientist and a hero in the Philippines’ struggle for independence. The fantastic Seattle picnic spot also has a playground, an area for dogs and walking trails.


Mount Baker Park, Seattle

This leafy lakefront park is one of Seattle Parks’ swimming beaches. It’s open this summer, with lifeguards on duty. The most popular place to picnic is probably near the swimming area, but there are many lovely shady spots in the inland part of the park. The updated playground will attract kids. For biking families, pack your wheels and enjoy a ride along Lake Washington Boulevard. A section is closed to cars on summer weekends to ensure cycling safely.


Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, Shoreline

Cross a narrow bridge over the railroad tracks at Saltwater Park in Shoreline and you’re in a world of sun, sea and sand dunes. This is one of Puget Sound’s windy places, so you’ll often spot kiteboarders playing in the waves nearby. Even on a hot day, you’re likely to find a breeze to keep you cool at this picnic spot in Seattle.

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3. What do the four parks mentioned in the text have in common?
A.A city adventure to thrill the kids.B.A chance of getting close to nature.
C.An experience of learning.D.An ideal for family picnics.
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【推荐3】Gems (珍宝) of Grand Central Terminal (GCT)

The Transportation Sculpture

This impressive sculpture — all 1,500 tons of it — really rocks. Three figures from Roman mythology (神话) rest above the terminal’s main entrance on 42nd Street. Hercules (on the left) represents strength; Mercury (in the middle) is linked to speed, commerce, and transportation; and Minerva (on the right) represents wisdom.

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The Tiffany Clock

A Jewel-like clock made by world-renowned Tiffany Studios sits in the middle of The Transportation Sculpture. With a diameter of 14 feet, this colorful timepiece is said to be the largest Tiffany glass clock in the world.

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Another famous GCT timepiece is the four-sided, brass-and-opal (黄铜和猫眼石) clock on top of the information booth in the main concourse (大厅). It’s a popular meeting point in this busy transportation center. The clock is capped by an acorn. Beneath the clock, a hidden staircase goes down to another booth on a lower level of the terminal.

The Main Concourse’s Ceiling Mural (壁画)

In a 1913 edition of The New York Times, a railway official joked that people might spend so much time stargazing at the mural on the main concourse’s ceiling that they’d miss their trains. It’s easy to see why. Groups of stars — a mix of gold leaf (thin sheets of gold) and artfully placed light bulbs — twinkle across the ceiling sky. The starry scene, which was designed by a French artist named Paul César Helleu, brings to mind travelers of the past who navigated by the stars.

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A.They are both located above the GCT’s main entrance.B.They were both designed by Jules-Félix Coutan.
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3. What does the ceiling mural show to the passengers?
A.Some stories from mythology.B.Thousands of stars in the sky.
C.Various clocks from history.D.Craftsmen in ancient times.
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