NEW YORK NEW YORK
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Hey it's your host Naomi I'd like to give you a tour of the top ten attractions of New York City.
number ten Staten Island Ferry - you get ………………… views of New York Harbor on
this ferry ride from Manhattan to Staten Island.
number nine Brooklyn Bridge - built in ………………… it is one of the oldest suspension bridges in America and continues to inspire the people of New York City.
number eight Greenwich Village - go for a ………………… in this neighborhood enjoy charming brownstones and experience Washington Square Park
number seven Wall Street - the bull here makes everyone happy; see where ………………… are won or lost in seconds.
number six Grand Central Terminal - quite an amazing sight; you might even forget this is a ………………… station.
number five Rockefeller Center - where you find Top of the Rock with amazing views and at ………………… time the famous tree lighting.
number four Central Park - one of the world's greatest urban parks; get involved in an ………………… activity or watch New Yorkers go about their exercise routines.
number three the Empire State Building - an American ………………… which was built remarkably during the Great Depression; ride to the top for unmatched city views.
number two Times Square - best experienced at …………………; first time visitors are simply in awe amidst the bright neon lights.
number one Statue of Liberty - this is one ………………… you must visit, the ultimate symbol of New York City.
Watch the video and answer the questions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xXOVNp1msQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vA3OuEd4e1c&feature=related
Hey it's your host Naomi I'd like to give you a tour of the top ten attractions of New York City.
number ten Staten Island Ferry - you get ………………… views of New York Harbor on
this ferry ride from Manhattan to Staten Island.
number nine Brooklyn Bridge - built in ………………… it is one of the oldest suspension bridges in America and continues to inspire the people of New York City.
number eight Greenwich Village - go for a ………………… in this neighborhood enjoy charming brownstones and experience Washington Square Park
number seven Wall Street - the bull here makes everyone happy; see where ………………… are won or lost in seconds.
number six Grand Central Terminal - quite an amazing sight; you might even forget this is a ………………… station.
number five Rockefeller Center - where you find Top of the Rock with amazing views and at ………………… time the famous tree lighting.
number four Central Park - one of the world's greatest urban parks; get involved in an ………………… activity or watch New Yorkers go about their exercise routines.
number three the Empire State Building - an American ………………… which was built remarkably during the Great Depression; ride to the top for unmatched city views.
number two Times Square - best experienced at …………………; first time visitors are simply in awe amidst the bright neon lights.
number one Statue of Liberty - this is one ………………… you must visit, the ultimate symbol of New York City.
Watch the video and answer the questions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xXOVNp1msQ
- What are the top 10 attractions described in this video?
- What is the city known as?
- Why did they build the September 11th Memorial?
- What do the two pools mark?
- What does the September 11th Memorial Museum Display?
- What is the Highline?
- What type of events do (did) they organize on the Highline every month?
- What is Grand Central Terminal?
- What does the main concourse (= hall) annually host?
- How many buildings does the Rockefeller Centre include?
- On which floor (storey) is the the Top of the Rock Observation Deck?
- What can you do see/do if you take the NBC Studios Tour?
- Where is the Radio City Music Hall located?
- What do they put in the middle of the Rockefeller Centre plaza at Christmas time?
- Why is the section of Fifth Avenue between 82nd to 150th on the Upper East Side referred to as the Museum Mile?
- When was the Brooklyn Bridge built?
- Which two NY neighbors does the Brooklyn Bridge connect?
- Can you walk across the Brooklyn Bridge?
- How long is the bridge?
- How many people visit Time Square annually?
- When was the annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop began?
- What can you do in Central Park?
- Where is the Central Zoo located?
- How many observations decks are there on the Empire State Building? On which floor(s)?
- Do you pay to visit the Empire State Building?
- Who donated the Statue of Liberty to the Americans?
- How tall is the Statue of Liberty?
- Who offers guided tours of Liberty Island?
- What do all Ferry tickets to Liberty Island offer?
TASK
Choose ONE of the following topics and prepare a presentation using the tool you prefer
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New York in TV Series
New York in Films
New York in Songs
New York by Bike
Walking Tours of New York
A Visit to .............. (choose a museum/gallery and describe its main artworks)
New York trendy neighbourhoods
Best Hotels in New York
Best rooftop bars
Best Restaurants/Food Experiences in New York
Famous New Yorkers
Where New Yorkers spend their weekends
A Day in Central Park
Shopping in New York
A virtual visit to New York
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Choose ONE of the following topics and prepare a presentation using the tool you prefer
(powerpoint designer, canva, prezi, google slides, keynote, spark adobe, your website…):
New York in TV Series
New York in Films
New York in Songs
New York by Bike
Walking Tours of New York
A Visit to .............. (choose a museum/gallery and describe its main artworks)
New York trendy neighbourhoods
Best Hotels in New York
Best rooftop bars
Best Restaurants/Food Experiences in New York
Famous New Yorkers
Where New Yorkers spend their weekends
A Day in Central Park
Shopping in New York
A virtual visit to New York
Upload your proposal on Classroom and be ready to present it to your classmates.
Nice idea(s):
Looking for Love in NYC? – Here’s a Map! https://revaluate.com/blog/valentines-day-map-romantic-movie-scenes/
http://onthesetofnewyork.com/home.html --> http://onthesetofnewyork.com/filmmaps.html