Good morning. Today we're going to discuss the history of urban parks. Central Park in New York, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, opened in 1858. It was revolutionary because it provided a natural escape for all citizens, not just the wealthy. However, the park's initial construction involved draining swamps and moving massive amounts of earth. Interestingly, Olmsted later designed parks in other cities, but he often faced budget constraints. For instance, in Montreal, his plan for Mount Royal Park was simplified due to funding issues, yet it still retained his core ideas of winding paths and naturalistic landscapes.
❓ 讲师对奥姆斯特德设计的皇家山公园有何评价？
A. A. 它完全按照最初的计划完成了。
B. B. 它虽受资金限制影响，但保留了关键特性。
C. C. 这是他在美国设计的第一个公园。
D. D. 它与中央公园的设计相同。
✅ 正确答案
B. It was affected by financial limitations but kept key features.