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UNIT15 : CITIES
WHERE DO THESE PICTURES MENTION?
BEFORE YOU READ
Match a,b,c,d with the pictures
a.The Empire State
Building
b. Central Park
c. Times Square
d. The United Nation
Vocabulary :
Attract /ə`trækt/ (v): thu hút
Metropolitan /metrə`pɔlitən/ (a) : thuộc về trung tâm, có tính chất trung tâm
Finance /fai`næns / (n) : tài chính
Ice –free /aisfri: / (a) : không đóng băng
Mingle /`miŋlә / (v) : hoà lẩn, trộn lẩn
Locate /lou`keit / (v) : toạ lạc, nằm ở
Buiding /`bildiŋ / (n) : cao ốc
Unusual /Λn`ju:ʒuəl/(a) : kỳ lạ
New York city is located in the southeastern part of New York State. It developed at the point where the Hudson and Passaic rivers mingle with The water of the Atlantic Ocean, New York Harbour , which is ice free in all seasons, is one of the largest and finest in the world. With a population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the whole metropolian region, and the total area of 946 square km , New York is the largest city in the United State.
The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. at first, it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. New York is very unusual city. Although it is not the capital of the country, it is the home of the United Nation and the centre of global finance, communiction, and bussness. New Yorkers are people who comes from all over the world.
UNIT 15: CITIES
READING
The city is characterised by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment building, some of which are among the tallest building in the world. Visters to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Wall street, and Broadway theatre district. New York is also the place where tourists can visit some world famous art galleries and museums.
New York city is located in the southeastern part of New York State. It developed at the point where the Hudson and Passaic rivers mingle with The water of the Atlantic Ocean, New York Harbour , which is ice free in all seasons, is one of the largest and finest in the world. With a population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the whole metropolian region, and the total area of 946 square km , New York is the largest city in the United State.
The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. at first, it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. New York is very unusual city. Although it is not the capital of the country, it is the home of the United Nation and the centre of global finance, communiction, and bussness. New Yorkers are people who comes from all over the world.
UNIT 15: CITIES
READING
The city is characterised by its hundreds of tall offices and apartment building, some of which are among the tallest building in the world. Visters to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Wall street, and Broadway theatre district. New York is also the place where tourists can visit some world famous art galleries and museums.
Task1: Match them with their definitions in B.

New York is the name of both a state and a city.
New York Harbour has a lot of ice in winter.
New York is on two rivers.
The United Ntion Building in New York.
New york belonged to the Dutch when it was fouded.
T
F
Task 2: Decide whether the statements are
true (T) or false (F).
T
F
T
T
T
ice- free all season.
1.Where is New York city ?
It is in southeastern of New York.
2.What is its population ?
7 million in the city and 19 million in the whole metropolian region.
3.Why was New York originally called New Amsterdam ?
Beacause it was founded by the Dutch.
4.What makes New York an unusual city?
It is the home of the United Nation and the centre of global finance, communiction, and bussness.
5.What places in New York are visitor attracted to ?
The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Wall street, and Broadway theatre district.
Task 3: Answer the questions
If you could visit NewYork,which places you would like to see ?
The places that you would like to see
Central Park
Wramp up
- Write a summary of the passage
- Prepare “ speaking “ part
The end