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New York

 

New York is the largest city in the United States. More than eight million people live in the Big Apple. New York City is also home of the United Nations. New York city is located in the state of New York. New York City is home to two hundred and fifty museums, four hundred art galleries, and the world famous Broadway for entertainment.

New York City is the business capital of the world and many national and international corporations have their headquarters in New York City. Wall Street, the world's leading center of finance and the home of the American Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

As far as professional sports go, this city has two of everything. Two professional baseball, basketball, hockey, and football teams are located in the city.

 

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:

1. New York is the largest ______ in the United States.

a. city b. country
c. county d. school

 

2. New York is home to more than _______ million people.

a. two b. five
c. eight d. ten

 

3. Which of the following is a true statement?

a. New York is a small city.
b. New York has a large number of arts galleries.
c. New York has little impact on the world's economy.
d. None of the above.

 

4. How many stock exchanges reside in New York?

a. none b. one
c. two d. three

 

5. Which of the following is NOT true?

a. Chicago is smaller than New York.
b. Chicago is larger than New York.
c. Little athletics takes place in New York because it is a city.
d. All of the above are true.

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