The Big Apple Experience.

1 Let's Discuss These Interesting Questions!

1 Have you ever been to New York City?

2 What do you think makes New York City so special?

3 Do you prefer living in a big city like New York or a smaller town?

4 How do you think the energy of New York City compares to other cities?

5 If you could visit any city in the world, would New York be at the top of your list?

2 Let's Go Through the Transcript!

00:00 - 03:14
https://youtu.be/EEjq8ZoyXuQ

The greatest city in the whole world starts spreading the news, I'm leaving today, I want to be a
part of it, New York, New York, these vagabond shoes, they are longing to stray, right through
the very heart of it, New York, New York,
I want to wake up in a city that doesn't sleep, and find I'm king of the hill, top of the heap, my
little town blues, they are melting away, I'll make a brand new start of it, New York, if I can make it
there, I'll make it anywhere, it's up to you, New York, New York, New York, New York,
I want to wake up in a city that doesn't sleep, and find that I'm number one, top of the heap,
head of the mob, king of the hill, these little town blues, they are melting away, I'm gonna make a
brand new start of it, in old New York, and if I can't make it there, I'll make it, I'll make it
anywhere, it's up to you, New York, New York, New York,

3 Can You Fill in the Blanks?

 it, that, town (2), number, longing, old, wake, hill, to, make (2), up, vagabond, king, heap, brand,
spreading, doesn't, melting, anywhere
The greatest city in the whole world starts _______________(1) the news, I'm leaving today, I
want _______________(2) be a part of _______________(3), New York, New York, these
_______________(4) shoes, they are _______________(5) to stray, right through the very heart of
it, New York, New York,
I want to _______________(6) _______________(7) in a city that _______________(8) sleep, and
find I'm _______________(9) of the hill, top of the heap, my little _______________(10) blues, they
are _______________(11) away, I'll _______________(12) a brand new start of it, New York, if I can
make it there, I'll make it _______________(13), it's up to you, New York, New York, New York,
New York,
I want to wake up in a city _______________(14) doesn't sleep, and find that I'm
_______________(15) one, top of the _______________(16), head of the mob, king of the
_______________(17), these little _______________(18) blues, they are melting away, I'm gonna
make a _______________(19) new start of it, in _______________(20) New York, and if I can't
make it there, I'll make it, I'll _______________(21) it anywhere, it's up to you, New York, New York,
New York,

4 Can You Match These Words to Their Definitions?

1 old a having lived for many years; not young anymore.

2 brand b a large pile of things thrown or placed on top of each other.

3 heap c a type of product made by a particular company under a specific name.

4 longing d the process of turning a solid substance into a liquid by heating it.

5 town e a male ruler of a country, usually inherited through family lineage.

6 spreading f the act of extending something over a large area or surface.

7 king g a strong feeling of wanting something or someone very much.

8 hill h a place where people live and work that is smaller than a city.

9 melting i a person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or
job.
10 vagabond j a raised area of land that is higher than the surrounding area.

5 Rephrase Each Sentence Using One of the Phrases on the List!

 old, brand, king, hill, town
1 The monarch ruled over the land.

2 The small community was located near the river.

3 They climbed the small mountain for a better view.

4 She preferred a specific make of sneakers.

5 The ancient house was still standing.

6 Time to Read!
Frank Sinatra, born in 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey, was a famous American singer and actor. He
started his singing career in the 1930s and gained popularity for his smooth voice.
In the early 1940s, Sinatra joined Tommy Dorsey's band and later pursued a successful solo
career. Songs like "Fly Me to the Moon" and "My Way" became timeless classics.
Aside from singing, Sinatra also excelled in acting, winning an Academy Award for his role in
"From Here to Eternity." His charm and stylish appearance earned him the nickname "Ol' Blue
Eyes."
Sinatra's influence extended beyond music and movies as he was part of the Rat Pack, a group
of entertainers known for their impact on American pop culture.
He continued performing until the 1990s, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of
entertainment. Today, Sinatra remains an iconic figure loved by many for his talent and enduring
music and movies."

7 Let's Learn Some New Vocabulary!

fall for
get along with
look up to
put up with
come across
give up
take off
break up
run into
turn down
go out with
cheer up
pick up
 set up
throw away

8 Can You Match These Words to Their Definitions?

1 set up a to stop trying to do something, especially because it is too difficult

2 give up b to become successful or popular very quickly

3 throw away c to start to have romantic feelings for someone

4 run into d to establish or arrange something, like a meeting or event

5 cheer up e to make someone feel happier or more positive

6 fall for f to have a good relationship with someone and not argue or fight

7 pick up g to dispose of something in the trash or garbage bin

8 look up to h to learn or acquire a new skill or habit informally

9 get along with i to meet someone unexpectedly

10 break up j to tolerate or endure something that is annoying or unpleasant

11 take off k to end a romantic relationship with someone

12 come across l to refuse an offer or invitation

13 turn down m to find or discover something by chance

14 put up with n to admire and respect someone, usually because they are successful
or do something you want to do
15 go out with o to date someone romantically
Correct Answers
3 Correct Answers:
1 spreading 2 to 3 it 4 vagabond 5 longing 6 wake
7 up 8 doesn't 9 king 10 town 11 melting 12 make
13 anywhere 14 that 15 number 16 heap 17 hill 18 town
19 brand 20 old 21 make

4 Correct Answers:
1 a 2 c 3 b 4 g 5 h 6 f 7 e 8 j
9 d 10 i

5 Possible Answers:
1 The king ruled over the land.
2 The town was located near the river.
3 They climbed the hill for a better view.
4 She preferred a specific brand of sneakers.
5 The old house was still standing.

8 Correct Answers:
1 d 2 a 3 g 4 i 5 e 6 c 7 h 8 n
9 f 10 k 11 b 12 m 13 l 14 j 15 o