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Times Square - Landmarks
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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.
Times Square est un endroit célèbre à New York. C'est là où Broadway et la Septième Avenue se rencontrent. Beaucoup de gens visitent Times Square chaque jour. C'est l'un des endroits les plus animés au monde.
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 est connu pour ses lumières vives et ses grandes enseignes. Ces enseignes sont appelées panneaux d'affichage. Elles affichent des publicités pour des films, des spectacles et des produits. La nuit, Times Square est très coloré à cause de ces lumières.
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.
De nombreux théâtres sont près de Times Square. Ces théâtres présentent des spectacles de Broadway. Les spectacles de Broadway sont très populaires. Beaucoup de gens viennent les voir. Times Square a également de nombreux magasins, restaurants et hôtels.
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.
Chaque réveillon du Nouvel An, il y a une grande fête à Times Square. Des milliers de personnes viennent regarder une grosse boule descendre. Cela s'appelle la chute de la boule du Nouvel An. C'est un événement célèbre et est diffusé à la télévision dans le monde entier.
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.
Times Square compte de nombreux artistes de rue. Ces artistes chantent, dansent et font des tours. Ils divertissent les passants. Il y a aussi beaucoup de personnages costumés comme Elmo et Spider-Man. Les gens aiment prendre des photos avec eux.
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.
Times Square a été nommé d'après le journal New York Times. Les bureaux du journal se trouvaient autrefois dans un bâtiment de Times Square. Aujourd'hui, ce bâtiment s'appelle 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.
Times Square est un symbole de la ville de New York. C'est un endroit où vous pouvez ressentir l'énergie et l'excitation de la ville. De nombreux touristes visitent Times Square lorsqu'ils viennent à 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!
**Fait amusant** : La grande boule du Nouvel An à Times Square pèse près de 6 000 kilogrammes et possède plus de 32 000 lumières LED !
1. Times Square
Famous Squares
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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. |
