Times Square

Times Square

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Trafalgar Square

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Grand-Place

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Piazza Navona

Heroes' Square

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Rossio Square

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Union Square

Plaza Mayor

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Piazza del Campo

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Famous Squares

Famous Squares

Times Square - Landmarks

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Explore famous squares with our easy readings. Each brief piece reveals the history and unique features of these iconic places.

Vocabulary
1.
times square
[n]
/tˈaɪmz skwˈɛɹ/
2.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
3.
New York City
[n]
/nˈuː jˈɔːɹk sˈɪɾi/
4.
Broadway
[n]
/ˈbrɑdˌweɪ/
5.
seventh avenue
[n]
/sˈɛvənθ ˈævənˌuː/
6.
meet
[v]
/ˈmit/
7.
visit
[v]
/ˈvɪzɪt/
8.
busy
[adj]
/ˈbɪzi/
9.
bright
[adj]
/braɪt/
10.
light
[n]
/laɪt/
11.
sign
[n]
/saɪn/
12.
billboard
[n]
/ˈbɪɫˌbɔɹd/
13.
ad
[n]
14.
movie
[n]
/ˈmuːvi/
15.
show
[n]
/ʃoʊ/
16.
product
[n]
/ˈprɑdʌkt/
17.
colorful
[adj]
/ˈkʌlərˌfʊl/
18.
theater
[n]
/ˈθiːətɚ/
19.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
20.
New Year's Eve
[phrase]
/nˈuː jˈɪɹz ˈiːv/
21.
party
[n]
/ˈpɑrti/
22.
drop
[v]
/drɑp/
23.
event
[n]
/ɪˈvɛnt/
24.
street
[n]
/striːt/
25.
performer
[n]
/pɚˈfɔrmɚ/
26.
sing
[v]
/sɪŋ/
27.
dance
[v]
/dæns/
28.
trick
[n]
/trɪk/
29.
entertain
[v]
/ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/
30.
costumed
[adj]
/ˈkɔˌstumd/
31.
character
[n]
/ˈkærɪktɚ/
32.
[take] a picture
[phrase]
/tˈeɪk ɐ pˈɪktʃɚ/
33.
name after
[v]
/nˈeɪm ˈæftɚ/
34.
newspaper
[n]
/ˈnuːzˌpeɪpɚ/
35.
building
[n]
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
36.
symbol
[n]
/ˈsɪmbəl/
37.
energy
[n]
/ˈɛnɚʤi/
38.
excitement
[n]
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
39.
tourist
[n]
/ˈtʊrɪst/
40.
New York
[n]
/nuː jɔːɹk/
41.
weigh
[v]
/weɪ/
42.
over
[prep]
/ˈoʊvɚ/
43.
LED
[n]
Practice
1.
times square
[n]
/tˈaɪmz skwˈɛɹ/
2.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
3.
New York City
[n]
/nˈuː jˈɔːɹk sˈɪɾi/
4.
Broadway
[n]
/ˈbrɑdˌweɪ/
5.
seventh avenue
[n]
/sˈɛvənθ ˈævənˌuː/
6.
meet
[v]
/ˈmit/
7.
visit
[v]
/ˈvɪzɪt/
8.
busy
[adj]
/ˈbɪzi/
9.
bright
[adj]
/braɪt/
10.
light
[n]
/laɪt/
11.
sign
[n]
/saɪn/
12.
billboard
[n]
/ˈbɪɫˌbɔɹd/
13.
ad
[n]
14.
movie
[n]
/ˈmuːvi/
15.
show
[n]
/ʃoʊ/
16.
product
[n]
/ˈprɑdʌkt/
17.
colorful
[adj]
/ˈkʌlərˌfʊl/
18.
theater
[n]
/ˈθiːətɚ/
19.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
20.
New Year's Eve
[phrase]
/nˈuː jˈɪɹz ˈiːv/
21.
party
[n]
/ˈpɑrti/
22.
drop
[v]
/drɑp/
23.
event
[n]
/ɪˈvɛnt/
24.
street
[n]
/striːt/
25.
performer
[n]
/pɚˈfɔrmɚ/
26.
sing
[v]
/sɪŋ/
27.
dance
[v]
/dæns/
28.
trick
[n]
/trɪk/
29.
entertain
[v]
/ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/
30.
costumed
[adj]
/ˈkɔˌstumd/
31.
character
[n]
/ˈkærɪktɚ/
32.
[take] a picture
[phrase]
/tˈeɪk ɐ pˈɪktʃɚ/
33.
name after
[v]
/nˈeɪm ˈæftɚ/
34.
newspaper
[n]
/ˈnuːzˌpeɪpɚ/
35.
building
[n]
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
36.
symbol
[n]
/ˈsɪmbəl/
37.
energy
[n]
/ˈɛnɚʤi/
38.
excitement
[n]
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
39.
tourist
[n]
/ˈtʊrɪst/
40.
New York
[n]
/nuː jɔːɹk/
41.
weigh
[v]
/weɪ/
42.
over
[prep]
/ˈoʊvɚ/
43.
LED
[n]
1.
times square
[n]
/tˈaɪmz skwˈɛɹ/
the area of Manhattan around the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue; heart of the New York theater district; site of annual celebration of New Year's
2.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
known by a lot of people
3.
New York City
[n]
/nˈuː jˈɔːɹk sˈɪɾi/
the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center
4.
Broadway
[n]
/ˈbrɑdˌweɪ/
a well-known street in New York City where many theaters are located, which is considered the center of theater industry in the US
5.
seventh avenue
[n]
/sˈɛvənθ ˈævənˌuː/
an avenue in Manhattan that runs north and south
6.
meet
[v]
/ˈmit/
to come into contact with or to join together
7.
visit
[v]
/ˈvɪzɪt/
to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something
8.
busy
[adj]
/ˈbɪzi/
(of a place) full of activity or people
9.
bright
[adj]
/braɪt/
emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light
10.
light
[n]
/laɪt/
an object or device that produces brightness, often an electronic item like a lamp
11.
sign
[n]
/saɪn/
a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information
12.
billboard
[n]
/ˈbɪɫˌbɔɹd/
a big sign used for advertising, usually found near roads or highways
13.
ad
[n]
any movie, picture, note, etc. designed to promote products or services to the public
14.
movie
[n]
/ˈmuːvi/
a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema
15.
show
[n]
/ʃoʊ/
a public performance or entertainment event, often involving a variety of acts such as music, dance, drama, comedy, or magic
16.
product
[n]
/ˈprɑdʌkt/
something created by a person, process, or effort
17.
colorful
[adj]
/ˈkʌlərˌfʊl/
having a lot of different and often bright colors
18.
theater
[n]
/ˈθiːətɚ/
a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed
19.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
receiving a lot of love and attention from many people
20.
New Year's Eve
[phrase]
/nˈuː jˈɪɹz ˈiːv/
the evening of 31st of December, which is the last day of the year
21.
party
[n]
/ˈpɑrti/
an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.
22.
drop
[v]
/drɑp/
to fall or descend freely under the influence of gravity
23.
event
[n]
/ɪˈvɛnt/
something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day
24.
street
[n]
/striːt/
a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides
25.
performer
[n]
/pɚˈfɔrmɚ/
someone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.
26.
sing
[v]
/sɪŋ/
to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song
27.
dance
[v]
/dæns/
to move the body to music in a special way
28.
trick
[n]
/trɪk/
an act performed to amuse people who might consider it magical
29.
entertain
[v]
/ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/
to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time
30.
costumed
[adj]
/ˈkɔˌstumd/
dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class
31.
character
[n]
/ˈkærɪktɚ/
a role or part played by an actor, performer, voice actor, etc.
32.
[take] a picture
[phrase]
/tˈeɪk ɐ pˈɪktʃɚ/
to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone
33.
name after
[v]
/nˈeɪm ˈæftɚ/
to give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing
34.
newspaper
[n]
/ˈnuːzˌpeɪpɚ/
a business firm that publishes newspapers
35.
building
[n]
/ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.
36.
symbol
[n]
/ˈsɪmbəl/
something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning
37.
energy
[n]
/ˈɛnɚʤi/
enterprising or ambitious drive
38.
excitement
[n]
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness
39.
tourist
[n]
/ˈtʊrɪst/
someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure
40.
New York
[n]
/nuː jɔːɹk/
one of the British colonies that formed the United States
41.
weigh
[v]
/weɪ/
to have a specific weight
42.
over
[prep]
/ˈoʊvɚ/
used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit
43.
LED
[n]
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

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Chapter

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Times Square
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.

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.

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.

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!

1. Times Square

1. Times Square

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Quiz
1.

What two streets meet at Times Square?

A

Broadway and Fifth Avenue

B

Broadway and Seventh Avenue

C

Main Street and Broadway

D

Seventh Avenue and Wall Street

2.

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

A

A big fireworks show

B

A large ball drops

C

A parade

D

A concert

3.

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

many tourists visit times square.
times square was named after a newspaper.
times square has bright lights and billboards.
street performers entertain people.
the new year's eve ball drop happens.
broadway theaters are near times square.
4.

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
People who sing, dance, or do tricks
A building named after a newspaper
5.

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
6.

Are these statements true or false?

StatementsTrue/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
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