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Title: Many New Yorkers have never been to the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building. It's not ... Post by: Marledrix on Dec 20, 2022 Read the text.
Many New Yorkers have never been to the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building. It's not surprising: people often overlook their local tourist spots. You may think you know everything about famous places where you live, but why not investigate what you really know—or don't know? Your city's official website might be the perfect place to start. Visiting the significant places in your area may enlighten you beyond expectation. For example, you may know that your hometown is renowned for cheese making, mining, or for a particular building such as a historic theater. But what inspired the first person to open a cheese factory, mine for silver, or imagine that theater? If the site has tour guides, test their knowledge: they often have interesting, obscure details to impart. Afterward, you may see your hometown in a whole new way. Which best shows that the author's purpose is to persuade readers to explore the significant places near their homes? A. The author states a clear position that visiting local sites may enlighten you beyond expectation and provides reasons to support it. B. The author lists steps to take to learn about local sites, such as If the site has tour guides, test their knowledge. C. The author provide examples of things that towns may be famous for, such as cheese making, mining, or for a particular building. |