-------- Experience the energy of America’s biggest and most famous city
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“ I want to be a part of it , New York , New York , ” sang Frank Sinatra , Many others want to be a part of it , too . Over 8 million people live in New York City , and over 30 million tourists visit each year .
New York is seen as a city of new opportunities . Immigrants arrive in New York every day with dreams for the future . Many artists , actors and business people have found their big break here . As the song goes , “ if I can make it there , I’ll make it anywhere . ”
From 1892 to 1924 , over 22 million immigrants entered America through New York City . Many of them stayed in the city and built up ethnic communities . As a result , New York has a marvelous mix of cultures .
If you are an adventurous diner , New York will be a small taste of heaven . You can have dinner in Chinatown and dessert in nearby Little Italy . Head to Little Odessa if you want to try Russian food , or Astoria if you like Greek food . Take advantage of New York’s diversity !
Word Bank :
big break
The actor got her big break when she was chosen to star in a big Hollywood movie .
make it
Emily hopes to make it in the competitive world of magazine journalism .
adventurous
Having an adventurous spirit makes it easier to try new things .
diversity
My college has a lot of diversity . Students from all over the world study there .
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Marvelous museums
New York is chock-full of history , art and culture . People call it the art capital of America . Some call it the art capital of the world . Here you can find The Metropolitan Museum of Art --- one of the world’s greatest art museums . It would take years to see the entire collection of more than 2 million pieces from around the world .
Other world-class museums include the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum . They give New York a reputation for being on the cutting edge of the art world .
For science and history lovers , New York will not let you down . The American Museum of Natural History has the largest collection of vertebrate fossils in the world . The National Museum of the American Indian tells the story of America’s different native tribes .
Ellis Island , the historic gateway to America , has also been turned into a museum . Many Americans can trace their family history back to this place . Almost half of all Americans have at least one family member who passed through Eliis Island .
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chock-full of something
I love cookies chock-full of chocolate chips .
cutting edge
The city of Paris is known for being on the cutting edge of fashion .
let someone down
I promised Paul I would meet him at noon , and I don’t want to let him down .
vertebrate fossil
Scientists have discovered dinosaur bones and other vertebrate fossils in this area .
trace
I can trace my family history back to Germany in the 1700s .
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The city that never sleeps
After a day of visiting museums , you’ll probably want to relax and enjoy the city’s nightlife . New York has an amazing array of entertainment options . Seeing a Broadway show is an unforgettable experience . Or you might like to watch the Rockettes , a dancing group that has become a symbol of New York .
The Metropolitan Opera House features world famous opera stars . A colorful area called Greemwich Village pulses with energy . You can hear great jazz playing there late into the night .
For those who like to shop , New York has everything from fancy department stores to cheap trinket shops . If you have money to burn , head to Saks Fifth Avenue , a famous department store . Or go to FAO Schwartz and browse its impressive collection of upscale toys . You can pick up a teddy bear made with real bear fur or a ,000 Barbie doll !
Whatever you want to find , you can probably find it in New York . It is truly a city with something for everyone .
Word Bank :
array
On the table was an array of delicious cookies and cakes .
pulse
On election day , the nation pulsed with excitement and anticipation .
trinket
I bought my sister a few little trinkets . They’re cheap , but I know she’ll like them .
have money to burn
I just got my salary today , so I have some money to burn . Let’s go shopping !
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