EY Y03 L20 New York

  1. There are many famous landmarks and tourist attractions in New York. Name one. Have you ever been there? If so, how was it? Why? If not, would you like to go there? Why?
  2. There are many famous people who come from or live in New York. Name one. Tell us a little about this person. Do you like this person? Why?
  3. In some ways, living in Tokyo and living in New York are similar. Tell us one thing that makes living in these two cities similar.
  4. In other ways, living in Tokyo and living in New York are very different. Tell us one thing that makes living in these two cities very different.
  5. As one of the most populous and powerful cities in the US, New York often makes the news headlines in Japan. Describe a news story about something that you read about, heard about or saw that happened in New York.
  6. If you had the opportunity to live or work in New York for 1 year, would you go? Why? What would you be most excited about doing?

Question 1

I think the Statue of Liberty is world renowned. I have never been there nor anywhere else in the USA but I would like to very much.

Question 2

I think Scarlett Johansson is from New York. She is a famous American actress known for roles in the Avengers movies and Lost in Translation.

Question 3

I think both cities have extensive subway systems although I think the Tokyo version is much more reliable.

Question 4

I think Tokyo is much safer than New York. New York was much more dangerous in the 80s but I still think that Tokyo would be a lot safer.

Question 5

We are in September now and there are memorials for those who died on September 11, 2001 in New York.

Question 6

Yes, I would go. I think going to all the famous and diverse restaurants would be fantastic.

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
world renowned 世界的に有名
known for roles 役で知られる
extensive subway systems extensive subway systems
memorials 記念品
diverse restaurants 多様なレストラン