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New York, New York! A Treasure Hunt
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New York is one of the most famous cities in the world and the largest city in the United States. It would take a lifetime to see everything New York offers: excellent architecture, extraordinary theatre district, fashion and art influence, renowned museums, finance centre, eclectic population, etc. 1. Why is New York city called the “Big Apple”? 2. Do you think that New York is or has ever been the capital of the United States? 3. New York is divided in five different boroughs. What are their names and main characteristics? 4. What is the population of New York? 5. How many languages are spoken in the city? 6. What is the highest building of the city? 7. What is the “skyline”? 8. Where does the Statue of Liberty come from? 9. Who is the current mayor of New York city? 10. What is the length of Central Park? FINAL TASK: Imagine that you only have one single day to visit New York city. Choose five places you would like to visit and give the reasons why. |