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It's known to us all that New York is the biggest city of the USA. A long time ago, it was called Le...
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It's known to us all that New York is the biggest city of the USA. A long time ago, it was called Lenapehoking. In 1626, Dutch(荷兰)people bought the land for only $24! They called it New Amsterdam. Then in 1664, the British took it over and changed the name into New York.
New York had an excellent harbour. Many people from all over the world came by sea and landed in New York. These people wanted a better life. New York seemed to give that to them. By 1835, New York became the largest city in the United States. New York City used to have five smaller towns but now they are all parts of the same city. They are Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island.
Today, New York is home to millions of people from all over the world. These different cultures make New York an exciting place to visit. There's much to do in New York. You can take a helicopter travelling around the city, ride horses in Central Park, see a movie in the afternoon and watch the sunset over the Brooklyn Bridge. Don't worry if you get hungry. Some restaurants are open 24 hours a day!
1.In 1626, New York was called_______________.
A.Lenapehoking B.New Amsterdam C.New York D.Manhattan
2.New York became the largest city in the United States _____________.
A.before the 1800s B.about two hundred years ago
C.at the end of last century D.less than one hundred years
3.Which of the following is NOT True about New York?
A.The city got the name "New York" in 1664.
B.New York is a big and exciting city.
C.New York has five smaller towns now.
D.If you are hungry at 3 a. m., you can go to a restaurant in New York.
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