NYC
How many boroughs are in New York City?
Five
What do you call the place where two streets meet?
An intersection
Your phone is dead and you are lost. What is one polite thing you can say to ask for help?
“Excuse me, can you help me?” / “Can you help me?” / “Excuse me, how do I get to...?”
What food is New York City famous for selling by the slice?
Pizza
Complete the sentence: “Yesterday, I ___ to Brooklyn.”
went
Name three of the five boroughs.
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
If you walk from one street to the next street, you have walked one what?
Block
You do not understand what someone said. What can you say?
“Can you repeat that?” / “Could you say that again?” / “I’m sorry, I don’t understand.”
What does “grab something to eat” mean?
Get something to eat, usually casually or quickly.
Complete the sentence: “I ___ in New York for almost one week.”
have been
What famous park is located in the middle of Manhattan?
Central Park
You are standing at 42nd Street. Your friend tells you to walk three blocks north. What street will you reach?
45th Street
What does the phrase “You’re good” usually mean?
You’re okay / No problem / You don’t need to worry.
What does “hang out” mean?
Spend time relaxing or socializing with someone.
Which sentence is correct?
A. “I have went to Times Square.”
B. “I have gone to Times Square.”
B. “I have gone to Times Square.”
What famous bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn?
The Brooklyn Bridge
Give three expressions you can use to give someone directions.
Go straight, turn left, turn right, walk two blocks, go past, cross the street, etc.
What does “My bad” mean?
It means “My mistake” or “I’m sorry, that was my fault.”
True or False: In New York City, people usually stand on the left side of an escalator so others can walk past.
False. People generally stand on the right and walk on the left.
Give a complete sentence using “I have never...”
Student answers. Example: “I have never eaten a bagel like this before.”
Name FIVE NYC NEIGHBORHOODS
Answers will vary
You are at 42nd Street and 5th Avenue. Your friend is waiting for you at a restaurant at 45th Street and 8th Avenue. Your phone is dead, and you are running late.
Give clear directions to your friend explaining how to walk from your location to the restaurant. Use at least FOUR direction expressions.
45th Street and 7th Avenue.
Your friend says, “I’m running late, but I’ll be there soon.” What does “running late” mean?
They are going to arrive later than expected.
Name two ways NYC is different from your hometown or city. Explain your answer.
Student answers. They must give two differences and explain them.
Your friend asks, “What has been your favorite experience in NYC so far?” Give a complete answer and explain why.
Student answers. Must answer using the present perfect and give a reason.