,New York has got lots of parks.

Central Park, in the middle of Manhattan Island

isn’t the biggest, but it’s probably the most famous. It opened in 1873 and today
it’s a beautiful area of about 34 km2 with 25 million visitors every year. The park
is called the Lungs of the City because it’s got over 26, 000 trees. There’s also a
.zoo with 130 different species of animals and 275 species of birds
Central Park is open from 6 am to 1 am. People can enjoy the environment but also do many
activities throughout the year. At the park, you can play baseball, tennis, or go swimming, ice
skating, cycling or running. Other activities include yoga or fishing. You can also learn how to protect
.nature

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?’Are these sentences ‘true’ or ‘false

.Central Park is the only park in New York 1
.It is the most famous park in the city 2
.You can stay there after 1 am 3
.You can do sports at central Park 4

.Answer the questions

?Is Central Park the biggest in New York 1

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?When did it open 2
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?Why is it called the Lungs of the City 3
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?What activities can visitors do in the park 4
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.Complete the sentences with the words from the text

,Central Park is the most ___________ park in New York. Covering an ___________ of 34 km2
the park is one of the___________ in the city. With 26, 000 trees and a ___________, it is a
beautiful place for ___________.Central Park is open from 6 am to 1 am and people can do lots
.of ___________there
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Many people visit the Glacier National Park to see one of its 25 glaciers

?Where is Central Park situated 1

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?When did it open 2
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?What is its area 3
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?how many people visit the park every year 4
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?Why is it called the Lungs of the City 5
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