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Questions and Answers
What does the phrase 'can’t believe' indicate?
What does the phrase 'can’t believe' indicate?
- A belief in the impossible
- A feeling of surprise or shock (correct)
- An expression of doubt
- A statement of certainty
What does it mean to make the most of something?
What does it mean to make the most of something?
- To ignore something
- To use or enjoy something to get the best result or experience (correct)
- To dislike something
- To waste something
Which of the following is NOT one of the five boroughs of New York City?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five boroughs of New York City?
- Queens
- The Bronx
- Manhattan
- Harlem (correct)
What is Broadway in New York City known for?
What is Broadway in New York City known for?
What does 'The Met' refer to in New York City?
What does 'The Met' refer to in New York City?
'Extensive' means:
'Extensive' means:
What is the main function of a ferry?
What is the main function of a ferry?
Which borough of New York City is known for being the home of the Statue of Liberty?
Which borough of New York City is known for being the home of the Statue of Liberty?
What does it mean to enjoy or use something as much as possible to get the best experience according to the text?
What does it mean to enjoy or use something as much as possible to get the best experience according to the text?
What is the significance of Broadway in New York City?
What is the significance of Broadway in New York City?
What does the term 'Met' stand for in New York City?
What does the term 'Met' stand for in New York City?
Which borough includes performances at 40 different theaters located on Broadway in New York City?
Which borough includes performances at 40 different theaters located on Broadway in New York City?
What is the Statue of Liberty considered a symbol of?
What is the Statue of Liberty considered a symbol of?
How would you describe a skyline according to the provided text?
How would you describe a skyline according to the provided text?
Study Notes
Phrases and Idioms
- "Can't believe" is used to express surprise, shock, or excitement at something true
- "Make the most of something" means to enjoy or use something as much as possible to get the best result or experience
New York City
- New York City has five boroughs: Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island
- The boroughs are different areas in the city that together make up the entirety of New York City
Theater and Arts
- Broadway refers to performances at 40 different theaters in the Theater District and Lincoln Center
- A Broadway show is a theatrical performance at one of these theaters
- The Met is short for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the United States
Transportation and Landmarks
- A ferry (or ferryboat) transports people, vehicles, and things for a short distance between two places
- Liberty Island is an island near Manhattan and home to the Statue of Liberty
- The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from France and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy
- Manhattan (or Manhattan Island) is one of the five boroughs of New York City
- A skyline is the outline of tall buildings, mountains, or other things, seen against the sky
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Test your knowledge about New York City's five boroughs and Broadway theaters. Learn about the different areas in the city and famous theatrical performances.
