New York Basics
What is the other name of New York City?
The Big Apple
This green place is a very big park in the middle of Manhattan.
Central Park
This underground transport is very important in New York.
Subway
Most American students put their books in this small metal box. What's the name of it?
A locker?
This big spring dance is for older students in high school.
A prom?
What is the capital city of the USA?
Washington D.C.
This statue is green and stands on Liberty Island.
Statue of Liberty
These yellow cars are famous in New York streets.
Yellow cabs/taxis
This lesson is about sports and exercise.
Physical Education / P.E.?
This fall event has a football game and often a dance.
A Homecoming?
This river is on the west side of Manhattan.
The Hudson River
This building was the tallest in New York for a long time.
Empire State Building
You need this plastic card to use the subway and buses.
MetroCard? (oder: OMNY card auch okay)
What does Homecoming mean?
Homecoming ist eine jährliche, traditionelle Veranstaltung an amerikanischen High Schools und Colleges, die ursprünglich die Rückkehr von ehemaligen Schülern und Studenten feierte.
Heute ist es ein mehrtägiges Fest, das typischerweise Ende September oder Anfang Oktober stattfindet und oft ein Football-Spiel, eine Parade und einen festlichen Ball umfasst.
These groups meet after school, for example drama, chess or robotics.
Clubs?
This area in New York is famous for its bright lights and adverts.
Times Square
This place is famous for many lights and big adverts. (hint: It's name has nothing to do with 'time'.)
Times Square
Many people cross the East River on this famous bridge.
The Brooklyn Bridge?
At the start of the day, students go to this class for attendance and news.
A homeroom?
Students wear a cap and a gown at this celebration at the end of high school.
A graduation?
There are five big parts of New York City. Name two of them.
The Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens
Many Broadway shows are here. This is New York’s theatre area.
Broadway (or the Broadway theatre district)
This place is a big train station with a beautiful main hall and many people.
Grand Central Station / Grand Central Terminal
This quiet lesson is often used for homework or reading.
A study hall?
School colours and mascots show this. Students feel proud of their school.
School spirit?