New York has Central Park; London has Hyde Park, while Kuala Lumpur has its own piece of green belt amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. Its an ideal place for a leisurely stroll in a tranquil setting, all without having to leave the city. The Lake Gardens was created by Sir Alfred Venning, who persuaded the ruling government to allow him to turn a swamp land into rambling trails with man-made lakes, spanning 60 hectares. However, as the city expanded, the Lake Gardens reduced in size. However, it is still a sizeable area and boasts of more than just grass and water within its grounds. For example, the gardens incorporate the National Monument, Bird Park, Hibiscus Garden as well as Malaysias Parliament House. Additionally, Carcosa Seri Negara is on a hilltop overlooking the Lake Gardens. Today, the nineteenth-century British colonial mansion has been converted into a exclusive hotel. 21. According to the passage, what do New York, London and Kuala Lumpur have in common? A. They each have a lake in the city. B. They each have a swamp land in the city. C. They each have a park in the middle of the city. D. They each have a 60-hectare garden in the city. 22. The underlined word "tranquil" in the first paragraph probably means ________. A. ideal B. peaceful C. sizeable D. noisy 23. In the Lake Gardens, you can visit the following spaces EXCEPT ________. A. Hyde Park B. the Bird Park C. the Hibiscus Garden D. the National Monument 24. Over time, the Lake Gardens has become smaller because ________. A. it is swampy B. of development C. of the heat and noise D. it is getting overpopulated 25. The Carcosa Seri Negara is now a ________. A. park B. museum C. mansion D. hotel