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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.
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.
Ang Times Square ay isang sikat na lugar sa Lungsod ng New York. Ito ay kung saan nagtatagpo ang Broadway at Seventh Avenue. Maraming tao ang bumibisita sa Times Square araw-araw. Isa ito sa pinaka-abalang lugar sa mundo.
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.
Kilala ang Times Square sa mga maliwanag na ilaw at malalaking karatula. Ang mga karatulang ito ay tinatawag na billboards. Nagpapakita sila ng mga ad para sa mga pelikula, palabas, at produkto. Sa gabi, napakakulay ng Times Square dahil sa mga ilaw na ito.
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.
Maraming teatro ang malapit sa Times Square. Ang mga teatro na ito ay nagpapakita ng mga palabas sa Broadway. Ang mga palabas sa Broadway ay napakapopular. Maraming tao ang pumupunta upang panoorin ang mga ito. Ang Times Square ay mayroon ding maraming tindahan, restawran, at hotel.
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.
Bawat Bisperas ng Bagong Taon, may malaking party sa Times Square. Libu-libong tao ang pumupunta upang panoorin ang pagbagsak ng isang malaking bola. Ito ay tinatawag na New Year's Eve Ball Drop. Ito ay isang sikat na kaganapan at ipinapalabas sa TV sa buong mundo.
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.
Ang Times Square ay may maraming street performers. Ang mga performer na ito ay kumakanta, sumasayaw, at gumagawa ng mga trick. Nag-e-entertain sila ng mga taong dumadaan. Mayroon ding maraming costumed characters tulad ni Elmo at Spider-Man. Gusto ng mga tao na kumuha ng litrato kasama nila.
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.
Ang Times Square ay pinangalanan pagkatapos ng pahayagang New York Times. Ang opisina ng pahayagan ay dating nasa isang gusali sa Times Square. Ngayon, ang gusaling ito ay tinatawag na One Times Square.
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.
Ang Times Square ay isang simbolo ng Lungsod ng New York. Ito ay isang lugar kung saan maaari mong maramdaman ang enerhiya at kaguluhan ng lungsod. Maraming turista ang bumibisita sa Times Square kapag pumunta sila sa New York.
Fun fact : The big New Year's Eve Ball in Times Square weighs almost 6,000 kilograms and has over 32,000 LED lights!
**Masayang katotohanan**: Ang malaking Bola ng Bisperas ng Bagong Taon sa Times Square ay tumitimbang ng halos 6,000 kilo at may higit sa 32,000 LED lights!
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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:
Match the words with their meanings from the text:
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.
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. |
