City Worksheet New York City www.ef.com
About New York
2 Which famous people live in New York? Why do you think so many famous people choose to live there? ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________
NYC
____________________________________ ____________________________________ 3 Have you ever been to New York? Describe the experience. If you have never been, describe what you think New York is like.
Country: USA State: New York Population: 8.550.405 people New York, or ‘the big apple’ as it is also known, is probably the most famous city in the world. It is renowned, not just for its incredible architecture, but for its history, politics, culture, and the many famous people who have lived and who continue to live there. Whether they live there, have visited as a tourist, or just know it through watching any of the thousands of movies that are set there, everyone has their own idea about what new york is like. As a city of immigrants, it is a melting pot of cultures, people ano ideas, making it one of the most exciting places to be in the world today. A - Read the text above. Discuss the following questions with a partner. 1 Which films have you seen that are set in New York? ____________________________________
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C - New York Quiz Approximately 34 million tourists visit New York City every year to see the city and its many attractions. How much you know about NYC? 1 What is the name of the street where the famous upscale shops are? ___________________________________ 2 What is the tallest building in Manhattan? ___________________________________
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3 Where does one go to see a play or musical?
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4 What is the name of the park in the center of Manhattan? ___________________________________ 5 What is the name of the bridge that connects Manhattan to Brooklyn?
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Most people refer to the island of Manhattan as New York City; however, it is comprised of five boroughs. Unscramble the letters to find out their names.
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7 What is the name of the river that runs along the east side of Manhattan?
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International Language Campuses
___________________________________ 6 What is the name of the river that runs along the west side of Manhattan? ___________________________________