Country and Culture: London & NYC

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

New York City and London

Lesson goals

1. I know more about London and New York City
2. I know vocabulary about the city
   

London

Have you ever been to London? If yes, write down what you liked best, if not, would you like to go?

The London Eye is also called Millennium Wheel

1. True
2. False

The London Eye was opened in:

1. 1999
2. 2000
3. 2001
4. 2002

The government meets at the Palace of Westminster

1. True
2. False

You are allowed to cycle in Regent's Park

1. True
2. False

The Millennium bridge is closed now

1. True
2. False

the 'Changing of the guards' take place every day at:

1. 9 a.m.
2. 10. a.m
3. 11 .a.m.
4. noon

You cannot walk on the top bridge of the Tower Bridge

1. True
2. False

New York City

New York

How long does it take to prepare the Parade?

1. 14 months
2. 16 months
3. 18 months
4. 20 months

How many viewers are there worldwide?

1. 42 million
2. 38 million
3. 66 million
4. 53 million

How do they start making the balloons?

1. sketch
2. model
3. display

When was the first parade?

1. 1914
2. 1924
3. 1934
4. 1944

The balloons are tested before they are actually used.

1. true
2. false

Where are the balloons taken to for the parade?

1. New Jersey
2. New York
3. Chicago
4. Los Angeles