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Extra Listening Practice 6
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You are going to hear two people discussing the attractions of New York City. Listen and
choose the correct answer. 03│06
1The High Line .......... .
A can be seen in many US films
B is the only elevated train line in the USA
C isn’t a train line any more
D is on James’ list of places to visit
2Which of these is NOT mentioned by Grace
as an advantage of the High Line?
A It’s green because things grow there.
B It isn’t noisy compared to the streets.
C You can see a lot from it.
D It connects famous sights in the city.
3Which of these can you NOT see on the
High Line?
A graffiti
B paintings by well-known artists
C performances by musicians and non-
musicians
D sculptures
4The High Line runs through an area which
.......... .
A has always been fashionable
B is a high crime district
C is in better condition than in the past
D has banned skateboarding
5The money to pay for the park comes from
.......... .
A the Friends of the High Line
B private donations and city funds
C the entrance fee
D a combination of all the above
6When Grace was there, .......... .
A she went on a tour with her parents
B her parents went on a tour, but she didn’t
C she and her parents went on separate tours
D she went on more than one tour
7Grace recommends that James .......... .
A get food to take away near the High Line
B visit a museum near the High Line
C try three different kinds of cookies
D eat a meal at a restaurant near the High Line
8Grace also recommends that James .......... .
A spend a full day on the High Line
B take a sightseeing boat around Manhattan
C choose a free way of seeing Manhattan from
the sea
D spend a day on Staten Island
