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100

How many boroughs are in New York City?

Five

100

What do you call the place where two streets meet?

An intersection

100

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...?”

100

What food is New York City famous for selling by the slice?

Pizza

100

Complete the sentence: “Yesterday, I ___ to Brooklyn.”

went

200

Name three of the five boroughs.

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

200

If you walk from one street to the next street, you have walked one what?

Block

200

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.”

200

What does “grab something to eat” mean?

Get something to eat, usually casually or quickly.

200

Complete the sentence: “I ___ in New York for almost one week.”

have been

300

What famous park is located in the middle of Manhattan?

Central Park

300

You are standing at 42nd Street. Your friend tells you to walk three blocks north. What street will you reach?

45th Street

300

What does the phrase “You’re good” usually mean?

You’re okay / No problem / You don’t need to worry.


300

What does “hang out” mean?

Spend time relaxing or socializing with someone.

300

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.”

400

What famous bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn?

The Brooklyn Bridge

400

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.

400

What does “My bad” mean?

It means “My mistake” or “I’m sorry, that was my fault.”

400

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.

400

Give a complete sentence using “I have never...”

Student answers. Example: “I have never eaten a bagel like this before.”

500

You want to visit a famous park built on an old elevated railway. What place are you looking for?

The High Line

500

You are at 42nd Street and 5th Avenue. Walk three blocks north, turn right, and walk two blocks. Where are you?

45th Street and 7th Avenue.

500

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.

500

Name two ways NYC is different from your hometown or city. Explain your answer.

Student answers. They must give two differences and explain them.

500

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.

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