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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 è un luogo famoso a New York City. È dove Broadway e la Seventh Avenue si incontrano. Molte persone visitano Times Square ogni giorno. È uno dei luoghi più trafficati del mondo.
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 è noto per le sue luci brillanti e i suoi grandi cartelloni. Questi cartelloni sono chiamati manifesti. Mostrano pubblicità per film, spettacoli e prodotti. Di notte, Times Square è molto colorato grazie a queste luci.
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.
Molti teatri si trovano vicino a Times Square. Questi teatri mostrano spettacoli di Broadway. Gli spettacoli di Broadway sono molto popolari. Molte persone vengono a vederli. Times Square ha anche molti negozi, ristoranti e 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.
Ogni Vigilia di Capodanno, c'è una grande festa a Times Square. Migliaia di persone vengono a vedere cadere una grande palla. Questo è chiamato il Ball Drop di Capodanno. È un evento famoso e viene trasmesso in TV in tutto il mondo.
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 ha molti artisti di strada. Questi artisti cantano, ballano e fanno trucchi. Intrattengono le persone che passano. Ci sono anche molti personaggi in costume come Elmo e Spider-Man. Alle persone piace fare foto con loro.
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 prende il nome dal giornale New York Times. L'ufficio del giornale era un tempo in un edificio di Times Square. Oggi questo edificio si chiama 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 è un simbolo della città di New York. È un luogo dove puoi sentire l'energia e l'eccitazione della città. Molti turisti visitano Times Square quando vengono a 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!
**Curiosità**: La grande palla di Capodanno a Times Square pesa quasi 6.000 chilogrammi e ha oltre 32.000 luci 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. |
