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New York city is a world icon. Superb architecture, the world´s greatest theatre district, some of the most renowned galleries and museums anywhere, eclectic neighborhoods, cultural events. New York city has it all and it would take a lifetime to experience everything New York offers. 1. Why is New York city called “the great apple”? 2. What is the origin of its name? 3. Who was the president when New York was declared the first capital of the nation? 4. What was the population of New York in 2000? 5. How many people speak a language other than English? 6. New York is divided in five different boroughs. What are their names? 7. Why France gave the Statue of Liberty to the U.S.? 8. What´s the name of the island where it was located? 9. Do you need a visa to go to New York as a tourist? THE BIG TASK: Plan your visit to New York. Imagine you have only two days to make a tour. Decide which place you´d like to visit and write some lines about each of them. |