City Parks Vocab Reader

What are the large green open spaces in the middle of many big cities called?

• City buildings

• City parks

• City streets

• City homes

According to the text, what are tall buildings in a city full of?

• Cars and buses

• Parks and gardens

• People at work or at home

• Shops and restaurants

What is one of the reasons city parks are important?

• They provide a place for people to work

• They help absorb pollution from the city

• They are only for animals to live in

• They are used for parking vehicles

Which of the following activities can people do in city parks?

• Have picnics on the grass

• Go shopping

• Attend classes

• Drive through for sightseeing

What types of animals are mentioned as inhabitants of city parks?

• Cats and dogs

• Small birds, squirrels, and rabbits

• Lions and tigers

• Fish and frogs

According to the text, what might visitors sometimes see in city parks?

• A fox or a hawk

• A bear or a deer

• A dolphin or a whale

• A chicken or a duck

Where is Central Park located?

• Los Angeles, California

• New York City, New York

• Chicago, Illinois

• Miami, Florida

What can visitors do in Central Park during the summer?

• Go skiing

• Ice skate

• Go for a boat ride or skate with friends

• Go sledding

What are some activities available in Central Park during the winter?

• Surfing and sunbathing

• Ice skating or sledding

• Hiking and camping

• Fishing and boating

Which tree is known for making clumps of acorns that fall at the end of summer?

• Elm tree

• Horse Chestnut tree

• Oak tree

• Pine tree