7a Before New York

7a Before New York

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1 The

is exciting and cosmopolitan.

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There’s an extensive __________ __________ system to get you

from A to B.

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It’s got an important business and

district.

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It’s one of the most _______ ________places you can live, with few

open spaces.

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The views from the

are spectacular, especially at

night.

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There’s lots to do, both for tourists and

.

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Some

are more dangerous than others.

Read the article again. Answer the

questions in your own words.

Open Ended

Why was it so strange to see a beaver in NYC in 2007?

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What did Sanderson aim to do

with his project?

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What did New York use to be like, before skyscrapers?

Rewrite the sentences using used to where possible.

Put an X where not possible​

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New York was a lot greener than it is now.

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There was a lot of forest and natural landscapes.

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The early residents didn’t live in a large city.

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People hunted beavers for their skins.

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American troops fought an important battle on

the island.

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What was originally in the area where Fifth

Avenue is now?