Assignment lesson 1

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America lesson 1

New York City

What do you know
about New York City?

Have you been to New York City before?

Yes

No

New York City

• The city
• Landmark 1
• Landmark 2
• Landmark 3

New York City

• Metropolis with more than  8,3 million citizens
• Six hour time difference Amsterdam - NYC 
• There are five boroughs in NYC: The Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island.
• More than 800 languages are spoken in NYC alone.
• New York City has the largest railway system in the world, with 472 subway stations.

New York City is the capital city of the state New York

1. True
2. False

What is a nickname for New York City?

What was New York City called first?

Statue of Liberty

Which country gave the Statue of Liberty to America as a gift?

1. France
2. The Netherlands
3. Spain
4. Portugal

What used to be on
the site of this landmark?

Times Square

Times Square

• Neighbourhood in Manhattan
•  Near Broadway
• Set of many movies (Spider-Man, Godzilla, Taxi Driver, etc.)
• Advertisements

What happens on Times Square on New Year's Eve?

Where would you
want to go in NYC?

Los Angeles

What do you know
about Los Angeles?

Have you been to Los Angeles before?

Yes

No

Los Angeles

• The city
• Landmark 1
• Landmark 2
• Landmark 3

Los Angeles

•  Largest city of the state of California
•  Nearly 4 million citizens 
• Known for Mediterranean climate, Hollywood film industry and ethnic diversity.
•  Gang activity is very high in L.A.
• Nine hour time difference Amsterdam - L.A.
• The rich and the famous live in the area of L.A.

Los Angeles was part of Mexico in the past.

1. True
2. False

Name a team of any sport that comes from Los Angeles

What kind of celebrities can you
name that definitely live in L.A.?

Venice Beach

What kind of sports will be hosted in the 2028 Olympics at Venice Beach?

The Hollywood sign has always said just "Hollywood"

1. True
2. False

What do you know about
the Hollywood sign?

Is this Disneyland or Disney World?

1. Disneyland
2. Disney World

What is the name of the city that Disneyland California is in?

When was Disneyland Anaheim built?

1. 1943
2. 1976
3. 1955
4. 1961

Where would you
want to go in L.A.?