Traveling through the United States New York City презентация

What do you know about NYC?

NYC Trivia
New York City is made up of ___ boroughs.
three
four
five
seven
six

What NYC Art Deco building has six levels of stainless steel arches topped by a lit lancet spire on its top?

Chrysler Building:
Flared gargoyles at the forth setback resemble 1929 radiator hood ornaments. The lobby is decorated with African marble and was once used as a car showroom.

Which NYC park contains a zoo?

Central Park

The Erie Canal, built across New York State in the 1820s, opened the Midwest to development and helped New York City become a worldwide trading center.

Hint: It’s one of the great bridges into Manhattan was designed by John Roebling with Gothic arches, and opened in 1883.
Name this iconic bridge in New York.

The Brooklyn Bridge was the first bridge to use steel cables and it held the record for being the longest suspension bridge for 20 years.

The estimated population on the island of Manhattan in 2030 is:
A. 2,524,300
B. 3,102,459
C. 1,826,547
D. 1,233,465

1,826, 547

(including all 5 boroughs)

In 2000, what percentage of New York City residents reported Spanish as the primary language spoken in their homes?
a) 10.5%
b) 15%
c) 24.5%

European settlers who brought seeds to New York introduced apples in the 1600s.

New York is also called “The Big ____________”.

Discussion
“City that Never Sleeps”
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?
Which do you prefer: urban or rural living?
“A New York Minute”
What is the pace of life like where you’re from?
How have things changed in your hometown over the years?

Share What You Know
What are 5 top attractions in New York City?
What are 5 unusual things you can do in New York City?
Use your personal experience and/or the internet
to come up with lists of Top 5.