Famous Squares
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 adalah tempat terkenal di Kota New York. Di sinilah Broadway dan Seventh Avenue bertemu. Banyak orang mengunjungi Times Square setiap hari. Ini adalah salah satu tempat tersibuk di dunia.
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 dikenal dengan lampu-lampu terang dan papan tanda besarnya. Papan tanda ini disebut billboard. Mereka menampilkan iklan untuk film, pertunjukan, dan produk. Pada malam hari, Times Square sangat berwarna-warni karena lampu-lampu ini.
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.
Banyak teater berada dekat Times Square. Teater-teater ini menampilkan pertunjukan Broadway. Pertunjukan Broadway sangat populer. Banyak orang datang untuk menontonnya. Times Square juga memiliki banyak toko, restoran, dan 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.
Setiap Malam Tahun Baru, ada pesta besar di Times Square. Ribuan orang datang untuk menyaksikan bola besar jatuh. Ini disebut Jatuhnya Bola Malam Tahun Baru. Ini adalah acara terkenal dan ditayangkan di TV di seluruh dunia.
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 memiliki banyak pemain jalanan. Para pemain ini menyanyi, menari, dan melakukan trik. Mereka menghibur orang yang lewat. Ada juga banyak karakter berkostum seperti Elmo dan Spider-Man. Orang-orang suka berfoto dengan mereka.
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 dinamai sesuai dengan koran New York Times. Kantor koran tersebut dulunya berada di sebuah gedung di Times Square. Saat ini, gedung ini disebut 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 adalah simbol Kota New York. Ini adalah tempat di mana Anda bisa merasakan energi dan kegembiraan kota. Banyak turis mengunjungi Times Square ketika mereka datang ke 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!
**Fakta menarik**: Bola besar Malam Tahun Baru di Times Square memiliki berat hampir 6.000 kilogram dan memiliki lebih dari 32.000 lampu LED!
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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. |


