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READING TEST
Part 1
Read the text. Fill in each gap with ONE word. You must use a word which is somewhere
in the rest of the text.
Touring New York City and visiting its attractions can be a costly affair, especially if you visit
the
Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, or attend special
events and dine in fancy
restaurants. However, this does not indicate that you have to empty your pockets to
experience
the New York life and its
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_______________. The city offers a fair share of
landmark attractions and activities that are absolutely free and may actually present a more
local insight of the city than paid attractions. Mentioned below is a list of free things to do
in the city that never sleeps.
Belvedere Castle
The heart of Central Park holds one of New York’s most treasured attractions – the
Belvedere Castle. Built in 1869, this Victorian castle has
many exhibit rooms and an
observation deck. Admission to the castle is free of charge. You can visit the site’s Henry
Luce Nature Observatory, which
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If you step up the
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_______________ tower, you can get spectacular views of Central Park.
Brooklyn Bridge
Many tourists click postcard-worth pictures of the Brooklyn Bridge. But, you can also take a
walk on the bridge as car whizz past you. Brooklyn Bridge has a pedestrian walkway right in
the middle of its six lanes. The
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_______________ keeps you safe from the traffic and it is
absolutely free to cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot. It will take you approximately 30
minutes to cross the bridge and you can get to see stunning
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downtown Manhattan.
Grand Central Terminal
Built in 1913, the Grand Central Terminal is a major hub the city’s public transportation. It
serves more than 575,000 commuters every day. You can
stroll in the station for
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_______________ and check out the shopping spots and places to eat. The grand building
also exhibits beautiful artwork and sculpture. You may also chance upon special exhibitions
or seasonal vendors.
Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry ride is one of the most fun and free things to do in New York City. It
is a 25-minute boat ride that sails between Manhattan and St. George on Staten Island. You
can also get a close view of the Statue of Liberty. Once you disembark on Staten Island,
then you can spend hours on the island to discover the interesting sights and attractions.