Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9∶30 am to 5 pm, with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island, but donations（捐赠）are gratefully accepted.

At Your Fingertips

Park information (212)363-7620

Emergencies (212)363-3260

Ferry boat（渡船）information (212)269-5755

Lost and found (212)363-7620

Dining, gifts ＆ audio tour (212)344-0996

Transportation

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry：Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9∶15 am(the time for ferry is changeable)

Hours：May vary; call the number above

Closed：December 25

Ferry fees (includes Liberty and Islands)：Adults, $7; Senior citizens, $6; Children（age 3～17), $5.（lower group rates are available for 25 or more adults)

(1)In summer, visitors will have ________ to visit Ellis Island.

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A．a limited time

B．a longer time

C．a shorter time

D．a wonderful time

(2)Which number would you call if your friend were suddenly ill?

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A．(212)344-0996.

B．(212)363-7620.

C．(212)363-3260.

D．(212)269-5755.

(3)Which of the following is NOT true?

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A．People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.

B．The boats, departure time from Battery Park is at 9∶15 all the year round.

C．Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.

D．Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced.

(4)We may infer from the passage that ________.

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A．visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat

B．there are more visitors in winter

C．Ellis Island is open every day

D．Boat is the only transportation to Ellis Island

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　　Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year-round from 9:30a. m. to 5 p. m. ,with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; donation(捐款) are gratefully accepted.

　　At Your Fingertips

　　Transportation

　　Statue of liberty and Ellis Island Ferry: Boats leave from Battery Park, Manhattan, and from Liberty State Park, New Jersey. They run about every 30 to 45 minutes beginning at 9:15 a. m. (ferry schedule subject to change)

　　Hours: May vary; call the number below

　　Closed: December 25

　　Ferry fees: ( Includes Liberty and Ellis Island) adults, $ 7; senior citizens, $ 6; children (age 3 to 17), $ 3. (group rates are available for 25 or more adults)

　　Tickets & schedule information: (212)269-5755

1．In summer, visitors will have ________ to visit Ellis Island.

[　　]

2．Which number would you call if your friend were suddenly ill?

[　　]

3．Which of the following is NOT true?

[　　]

A．People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.

B．The boat departure time from Battery Park is at 9:15 a. m. all the year round.

C．Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.

D．Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced.

4．We may infer from the passage that ________.

[　　]

A．visitors prefer to go to Ellis Island by boat

B．there are more visitors in winter

C．Ellis Island is open every day

D．Boat is the only transportation to Ellis Island