New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York States just east of New Jersey. The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. At first it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. With the population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the metropolitan region, New York is the largest city in the United States. It is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The total area of these parts is 964 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street, and Broadway theatre district. New York is also where tourists can visit some world famous art galleries and museums.

1. Where is New York City ?
A. in the south of the USA B. in Amsterdam
C. in New Jersey D. in New York States
2. Why was New York originally called New Amsterdam ?
A. Because it lies in Amsterdam B. Because it is impressive and magnificent.
C. Because it used to be a fort D. Because it was founded by the Dutch
3. What is its population?
A. 5 million B. 7 million C. 19 million D. 26 million
4. Which of the followings is not a tourist attraction of New York ?
A. Empire State Building B. Golden Gate Bridge
C. Statue of Liberty D. Broadway theatre district
5. The total area of New York is_______________
A. 964 m B. 964 km C. 964 km2 D. 964 m2
6. Which of the followings is not true about New York City ?
A. New York has a lot of tourist attractions.
B. New York belonged to the Dutch when it was founded.
C. The area of New York City is 964 square kilometers.
D. The city was named New York by the Dutch.

New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York States just east of New Jersey. The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. At first it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. With the population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the metropolitan region, New York is the largest city in the United States. It is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The total area of these parts is 964 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street, and Broadway theatre district. New York is also where tourists can visit some world famous art galleries and museums.

1. Where is New York City ?
A. in the south of the USA B. in Amsterdam
C. in New Jersey D. in New York States
2. Why was New York originally called New Amsterdam ?
A. Because it lies in Amsterdam B. Because it is impressive and magnificent.
C. Because it used to be a fort D. Because it was founded by the Dutch
3. What is its population?
A. 5 million B. 7 million C. 19 million D. 26 million
4. Which of the followings is not a tourist attraction of New York ?
A. Empire State Building B. Golden Gate Bridge
C. Statue of Liberty D. Broadway theatre district
5. The total area of New York is_______________
A. 964 m B. 964 km C. 964 km2 D. 964 m2
6. Which of the followings is not true about New York City ?
A. New York has a lot of tourist attractions.
B. New York belonged to the Dutch when it was founded.
C. The area of New York City is 964 square kilometers.
D. The city was named New York by the Dutch.

New York City (NYC) is considered as one of (1)    _________     (good) places to live in the world. The city of New York is (2)      ____________       (densely populated) in the US with a population of about 8.55 million spread over an area of 305 square miles. Although New York and San Francisco are probably two of (3)     ______     (iconic) cities in America, the former seems to attract more tourists thanks to a wide range of landscapes and activities it offers. In addition, its standard of living is also a strong point. It’s hard to believe, but rent is actually (4)      _________  (cheap) than other cities. It’s a fun fact that city life isn’t just (5) ________  (good), it’s (6)  _______ (lengthy): NYC residents live about two years (7)   _______  (long) than the national average. Remarkably, NYC has the second (8)  ______ (large) Jewish population in the world – a massive influence on the city’s identity. This is the city that most people surveyed said they would want to visit this year.

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New York City is located in the southeastern part of New York States just east of New Jersey. The city was founded by the Dutch in 1624. At first, it was called Fort Amsterdam, and then New Amsterdam. In 1664, the English took over the city and renamed it New York. With the population of more than 7 million in the city and 19 million in the metropolitan region, New York is the largest city in the United States. It is divided into five parts, which are Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The total area of these parts is 964 square kilometers. Visitors to New York are all attracted by places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Wall Street, and Broadway theatre district. New York is also where tourists can visit some world famous art galleries and museums.

1. Where is New York City ?
2. Why was New York originally called New Amsterdam ?
3. When was it found ?
4. How many parts are there in the city ?
5. What are visitors to New York attracted by ?

New York City, also known as The Big Apple, is the most populous and densely populated city in the United States. In 2016, there are more than 8.5 million people living in New York City. To put this number into perspective, the entire population of the country New Zealand is less than 5 million. A lot of New Yorkers, people who live in New York, originally come from many places in the world. They have immigrated to New York City since the 19th century. Immigrants, making up approximately 36 percent of the population, have long been a focal point of New York’s history. They have contributed greatly to the unique and diverse culture of the city. Languages, food and music from different countries can often be found in New York City.

28.Why does the writer mention the population of New Zealand in the passage?

A. To emphasize the dense population of New York City.

B. To emphasize the dense population of New Zealand.

C. To illustrate the number of 8.5 million people.

D. To illustrate the number of 5 million people.

29. What is the meaning of the word ‘Immigrants’ underlined in the passage?

A. People who originally came from a country

B. People who are working in a foreign country

C. People who come to live permanently in a foreign country

D. People who only stay in one country for their whole life.

30. According to the writer, what have immigrants done for New York City?

A. They have played an important role in New York’s history.

B. They have diversified culture in New York City

C. Both are correct

D. Neither is correct.

31. Which of the following is FALSE about New York City?

A. Its nickname is The Big Apple.

B. The population of New York City is approximately 3.5 million more than one of the New Zealand.

C. Approximately 36 percent of its population came from overseas.

D. Most New Yorkers originally came from New Zealand.

32. By what can the unique and diverse culture of New York City be proved?

A. Languages, food and music from different countries.

B. Immigration to New York City in the 19th century.

C. More than 8.5 million people.

D. A focal point of New York’s history.

New York – The “ Big Apple”

       Our arrival in New York was spectacular. It’s skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty (25)______make a beautiful sight. New York has a (26)______ of over seven million and it is probably the world’s most famous city. The inhabitants of the “Big Apple” come from many different countries. There are more nationalities in New York than in any other places on the earth. It is also has more tourists than any other city except London, especially in the summer. Visitors come from all (27)______ the world and have a wonderful time. There are so many sights for them to get enthusiastic about – whether it’s some of the best museums in the world or the (28)______ little streets of Greenwich Village.

Question 25. A. who                   B. whom                    C. that                       D. where

Question 26. A. attraction           B. impression          C. population           D. people

Question 27. A. in                        B. from                      C. over                      D. of

Question 28. A. to charm            B. charm                   C. charmed               D. charming

Rewrite the following sentences based on the phrases given in the bracket

1.I just can't wait to visit New York city again with my parents (forward)

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2.I was not satisfied with the service of that five-star hotel at all (live up to)

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3.I don't want to follow this serial film anymore because it is very boring (fed)

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4.New York city is a far wealthier city than any cities in VietNam (as)

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5.Hanoi capital city is generally not as exciting as Ho Chi Minh city (more)➜