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Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor. Ellis Island is open daily year round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
with extended hours during summer. It is closed on December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis
Island; but donations are gratefully accepted.
At Your Fingertips
Park information (212) 363-7620
Emergencies (212) 363-3260
Ferryboat information (212) 269-5755
Lost and found (212)363-7620
Dining, gifts & audio tour 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 a.m.
(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. (Group
rates are available for 25 or more adults.)
1. In summer, visitors will have _____ to visit Ellis Island. [ ]
A. a limited time
B. a longer time
C. a shorter time
D. a wonderful time
2. Which number would you call if our friend were suddenly ill? [ ]
A. (212) 344-0996
B. (212) 363-7620
C. (212) 363-3260
D. (212) 269-5755
3. Which of the following is NOT true? [ ]
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 _____. [ ]
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
