Reading - New York

• engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo g
• Leerjaar 2

English class 

Year 2 

At the end of this lesson:

You have practised your reading skills

Program:

- Checking homework

- Reading Text

New York

New York 

NEW YORK - This city is often thought to be the center of the world. 

New York, the most populous city in the United States, is the capital of culture, finance, media and international diplomacy.

 

Its five counties – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx and Staten Island are all famous in their own special ways.

With nearly 9 million inhabitants, New York is also the most linguistically diverse city in the world where 800 different languages are spoken. Being a city that never sleeps, New York is a dream destination for many.

How many inhabitants does New York (nearly) have?

1. 8 million
2. 9 million
3. 8,5 million
4. 10 million

How many different languages are spoken in New York?

1. 600
2. 700
3. 800
4. 900

What is the nickname of New York?

1. The city that always sleeps
2. The city that is always busy
3. The city that always moves
4. The city that never sleeps

Statue of liberty

The Statue of Liberty is a large statue that stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. 

The statue was a gift from the people of France and was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It has become one of the most iconic symbols of the United States of America. 

The statue represents the freedom and liberty of the United States democracy.

The height of the statue from the base to the tip of the torch 46 meters. If you include the pedestal and the foundation, she is 93 meters. This is about the height of a 30 story building.

Which country gave the statue of Liberty to the USA?

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

If you include the pedestal and foundation, how tall is the Statue of Liberty?

1. 93 meters
2. 83 meters
3. 95 meters
4. 95 meters

Times Square

Although called a square, Times Square is in fact an entire neighborhood in Manhattan, famous as a major commercial intersection, entertainment center and a place with most flashing billboards and advertisements.

On certain days, more than 400,000 people walk through Times Square, which makes it one of the world's busiest pedestrian areas.

Times square is a neighborhood in Manhattan

1. True
2. False

Some days, over 400,000 people walk through Times Square

1. True
2. False

I would like to visit New York some day

Yes

No

Did you watch Joe Biden's inauguration?

Yes

No

Watching video 

Donald Trump was present at the inauguration

1. True
2. False

What's the name of the new vice president?

1. Joe Biden
2. Bernie Sanders
3. Kamala Harris
4. Mike Pence