英语六级(CET6)阅读理解模拟练习题及答案(1)_大学英语阅读

英语六级(CET6)阅读理解模拟练习题及答案(1)

　　New York has always been and remains a city of immigrants. Patterns of immigration are integral to the citys history and landscape. Immigration, mainly from Europe, swelled the citys population in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. After World War II, many African-Americans from the South, Puerto Ricans, and Latin Americans migrated to the city as well. Because of the variety of immigrant groups, both historically and currently, New York is often referred to as a true melting pot.

　　Attractions of the City

　　Few New York sites are as awe-inspiring as Statue of Liberty . A century ago, Lady Liberty held up her torch to welcome immigrants to America. Today, you can climb 354-steps to look out from her crown to see both the New York and New Jersey coasts.

　　New Yorkers call Times Square , the intersection of Broadway and 42nd Street the Crossroads of the World. It is the most recognized intersection on earth-millions of people see it on television every New Years Eve. Some people say its the best place in New York to people-watch. At night, the illuminated signs in Times Square make an amazing light show.

　　Empire State Building was built in 1931, this skyscraper was the tallest in the world for half a century. Youll get a great view of the city from the art deco towers observation deck.

　　Who would have thought that a city filled with people, traffic and skyscrapers, could offer visitors such an incredible natural oasis（绿洲，避风港） as Central Park? The park is full of rolling meadows, trees, water bodies and stone bridges. Its all free. Sunbathe on Sheeps Meadow, stroll through the Shakespeare Garden, play softball on the Great Lawn or climb up to Summit Rock, the highest point in the park.