7. New York's Central park

I. Read the text and choose the correct item

New York City's Gem

It has been called a wonder and an oasis, People go there to exercise or to relax. It is included on almost every tour of New York City because of its beauty. It is neither building nor a skyscraper. It is Central Park.
Lying in the heart of Manhattan, Central Park is still the green space that its founders hooped it would be. As the city’s population grew rapidly in the early 1800s, a few wise men saw the need to set aside some space that would give residents a break from the crowded city’s hurry and noise.
The plan of the park was developed in 1858. It was an extremely brave idea, as the close land was rocky, swampy and muddy. For these reasons, the area was completely transformed in a project that took 20 years. Top soil from New Jersey came in horse-drawn carts. Lakes were dug. Boulders were blasted out, then carted away. Four million trees, shrubs, and plants were carted in and planted.
Though its appearance has changed for the last 150 years, Central Park continues to be an important place for tourists and New Yorkers.

1. Central Park is called a wonder because of...
a) skyscrapers.
b) people coming there to exercise.
c) the beauty of the area.

2. Most of Central Park is covered by...
a) plants.
b) rocks.
c) mud.

3. Central Park is located in...
a) Brooklyn.
b) Staten Island.
c) Manhattan.

4. The founders of the park wanted New Yorkers to have...
a) a place to get away from the noise and stress of the city.
b) a place for birds and wildlife to live safely.
c) a place where people could play games and picnic with their families.

5. The land that became Central Park was originally...
a) rocky hills bare of trees.
b) stony, swampy, and wet.
c) farmland.

6. Central Park has already existed for...
a) 20 years.
b) 1,800 years.
c) 150 years.