APIEReading: Central Park, New York City
In the park and on a picnic
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📌 How to Use This Lesson
• Spend 8 minutes reading the short text and checking the answers together.
• Ask learners to point out each number in the story to check their answers.
• First, read the short story about the big park in New York City.
• Next, answer the 8 questions below from easy to hard.
Central Park in New York City
Central Park is a big park in New York City. The first part of the park opened in 1858. The builders made 36 bridges and arches here. Children love this place because the park has 21 playgrounds. Many people come to walk and play. People make about 42 million visits to the park every year.
📖 Word Helper
Learn these 4 friendly words from our story:
A path over water or a road.
A curved bridge or gate.
A fun place outside for children to play.
A trip to see a place.
✏️ Practice Zone (8 Questions)
Read each question and choose or write your answer.
Central Park is a big park in New York City.
The park has 21 playgrounds for children.
When did the first part of Central Park open?
How many bridges and arches did the builders make?
How many visits do people make to the park every year?
Children love Central Park because it has 21
The builders made 36 ____ (word) and arches in the park.
The first part of Central Park opened in the year
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