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. Unlike what movies make it out to be, New York City isn’t a city full of craziness or danger, so relax and enjoy its uniqueness. It can be accessed in many ways: P by plane, train, bus or car.
Flying: There are three major airports people usually fly into when traveling to New York. LaGuardia is the closest to Manhattan, and is located in the borough (行政区)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 Manhattan. All three airports have plenty of taxis to get you into the city. You can also take advantage of shuttles provided by gray Line Express Bus 212-757-7712, Olympia trails 212-964-6233, and the New York Airport Service 718-875-8200. these will cost you less than a taxi, but the ride will take longer and will be less pleasant.
Train: Amtrak 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 light-rail system that runs from Connecticut to New York, is anther 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 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 choice is to find a garage as soon as you arrive and park your car for the duration of the trip. Parking in the city is impossible, and will certainly make your trip unpleasant. Since New York has excellent public transportation and thousands of taxis, you really don’t need your car if you are staying in Manhattan.
21. According to the text, New York City is described in many films as ___________.
A. relaxing B. traditional C. dangerous D. unique
22. What’s the right order of the airports in distance from Manhattan?
A. JFK International Airport ------ Newark ------- LaGuardia
B. LaGuardia ----- Newark ------ JFK International Airport
C. JFK International Airport ----- LaGuardia ------ Newark
D. LaGuardia ----- JFK International Airport ----- Newark
23. What can we know about Penn Station from the text?
A. It’s located outside Manhattan. B. It’s conveniently approachable.
C. It’s connected with a light-rail system. D. It’s located at 42nd Street and Park Avenue.
24. The biggest challenge of driving to New York City is ___________.
A. the tiredness on the journey B. the high charges of the high way
C. the slow flow of traffic in the city D. the difficulty in finding a parking space