OC019 - New York

Gap-fill exercise

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

Read the following text about New York. Think of ONE word that fits best in each blank .


New York City is of the largest cities in world. It is also one of the most densely populated , with an estimated 8 million inhabitants. Manhattan is the popular part of New York with tourists and has many interesting sights. There is also a large number businesses in this area of the city , including the head offices of some of the world's leading companies. New York's subway system provides transport for more a third of the city's workforce.


New York is also regarded the centre of entertainment. Broadway is the scene of many box-office hits, Carnegie Hall is one of the most famous concert halls in the world and the city is also home of several opera and ballet companies.


With choice of food, entertainment and social life than other city , it is wonder that people flock to New York to experience life in the Big Apple.