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Times Square

Read a short passage about a busy, bright area in New York City full of lights and big screens.

1.1

Times Square is a famous place in New York City. It is where Broadway and Seventh Avenue meet. Many people visit Times Square every day. It is one of the busiest places in the world.

Der Times Square ist ein berühmter Ort in New York City. Es ist der Ort, an dem der Broadway und die Seventh Avenue aufeinandertreffen. Viele Menschen besuchen den Times Square jeden Tag. Es ist einer der belebtesten Orte der Welt.

1.2

Times Square is known for its bright lights and big signs. These signs are called billboards. They show ads for movies, shows, and products. At night, Times Square is very colorful because of these lights.

Times Square ist bekannt für seine hellen Lichter und großen Schilder. Diese Schilder werden Werbetafeln genannt. Sie zeigen Werbung für Filme, Shows und Produkte. Nachts ist Times Square wegen dieser Lichter sehr farbenfroh.

1.3

Many theaters are near Times Square. These theaters show Broadway shows. Broadway shows are very popular. Many people come to see them. Times Square also has many shops, restaurants, and hotels.

Viele Theater befinden sich in der Nähe des Times Square. Diese Theater zeigen Broadway-Shows. Broadway-Shows sind sehr beliebt. Viele Menschen kommen, um sie zu sehen. Der Times Square hat auch viele Geschäfte, Restaurants und Hotels.

1.4

Every New Year's Eve, there is a big party in Times Square. Thousands of people come to watch a large ball drop. This is called the New Year's Eve Ball Drop. It is a famous event and is shown on TV around the world.

An jedem Silvesterabend gibt es eine große Party am Times Square. Tausende Menschen kommen, um einen großen Ball fallen zu sehen. Dies wird der Neujahrsballabwurf genannt. Es ist ein berühmtes Ereignis und wird weltweit im Fernsehen gezeigt.

1.5

Times Square has many street performers. These performers sing, dance, and do tricks. They entertain people walking by. There are also many costumed characters like Elmo and Spider-Man. People like to take pictures with them.

Am Times Square gibt es viele Straßenkünstler. Diese Künstler singen, tanzen und führen Tricks vor. Sie unterhalten die vorbeigehenden Menschen. Es gibt auch viele kostümierte Charaktere wie Elmo und Spider-Man. Die Leute möchten gerne Fotos mit ihnen machen.

1.6

Times Square was named after the New York Times newspaper. The newspaper's office was once in a building in Times Square. Today, this building is called One Times Square.

Der Times Square wurde nach der Zeitung New York Times benannt. Das Büro der Zeitung befand sich einst in einem Gebäude am Times Square. Heute heißt dieses Gebäude One Times Square.

1.7

Times Square is a symbol of New York City. It is a place where you can feel the energy and excitement of the city. Many tourists visit Times Square when they come to New York.

Der Times Square ist ein Symbol von New York City. Es ist ein Ort, an dem man die Energie und Aufregung der Stadt spüren kann. Viele Touristen besuchen den Times Square, wenn sie nach New York kommen.

1.8

Fun fact : The big New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square weighs almost 6,000 kilograms and has over 32,000 LED lights!

**Lustige Tatsache**: Der große Silvesterball am Times Square wiegt fast 6.000 Kilogramm und hat über 32.000 LED-Leuchten!

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Quiz

What two streets meet at Times Square?

Broadway and Fifth Avenue

Broadway and Seventh Avenue

Main Street and Broadway

Seventh Avenue and Wall Street

What happens in Times Square on New Year's Eve?

A big fireworks show

A large ball drops

A parade

A concert

Put these facts in the correct order as they appear in the text:

times square was named after a newspaper.

street performers entertain people.

many tourists visit times square.

broadway theaters are near times square.

the new year's eve ball drop happens.

times square has bright lights and billboards.

Match the words with their meanings from the text:

Billboards

Broadway shows

Street performers

One Times Square

Big signs that show ads

Theater performances in Times Square

A building named after a newspaper

People who sing, dance, or do tricks

Complete the sentence with the correct word:

Times Square is famous for its

. Many people come to see

. The big New Year's Eve Ball has over

LED lights.

lights

Broadway shows

32,000

Are these statements true or false?

Statements	True/False
Times Square has many hotels.
The billboards in Times Square show the weather.
The New York Times newspaper named Times Square.
Times Square is a quiet place.

True

False