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Language Arts Series Reading Comprehension

Beginning Level, Volume 1 – Places

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Table of Contents

Amsterdam 1

Bangkok 2

Beijing 3

Bombay 4

Cairo 5

Chicago 6

Hong Kong 7

Havana 8

Istanbul 9

Jerusalem 10

London 11

Los Angeles 12

Madrid 13

Mexico City 14

Moscow 15

New York City 16

Ottawa 17

Paris 18

Reykjavik 19

Rome 20

Shanghai 21

Stockholm 22

Sydney 23

Tokyo 24

Zurich 25

Answers 26-27

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Amsterdam

1. Circle the word “Amsterdam” every time it appears in the reading passage. How many times does it appear in the passage? 2. Complete the sentence by writing the correct word in the space provided. Amsterdam was once occupied by the ---------------------- army.

3. Circle the correct answer below. Which famous painter called Amsterdam home? 4. Unscramble the word. The country in which Amsterdam is found is _________________. Answer: ___________________

Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. Due to a great number of canals and four bridges, it’s broken into about ninety islands. Three quarters of a million people live in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is a major diamond center of the world. More money changes hands in Amsterdam than any other city in Netherlands. Amsterdam was the home of the renowned 17th-century painter Rembrandt; his home is now a museum.

During in the early 1940s, Amsterdam was taken over by the German army for about five years. The people of Amsterdam experienced great hardships and the city was badly damaged, but a number of improvements have been made to the city.

French, German

Monet, Renoir, Rembrandt Picasso, Warhol, Bacon

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Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Bangkok

1. Bangkok is very ---------------------- . 2. Which language is the second most common in Bangkok? Chinese French English Spanish 3. Name two largely spoken languages in Bangkok. ---------------------- ----------------------- 4. (Unscramble) It takes a long time in Bangkok to get one of these.

A ____________________

lntpheeoe

Bangkok is the largest city in Thailand. It is the capital city of Thailand. Bangkok has an area of more than 600 miles. Just under one million people call Bangkok home.

English is the secondary spoken language, to Thai, in Bangkok. English is an important language in Bangkok, since tourism is main source of money for the city.

In the 1990s more than four million requests for telephone service were made. Today, it can take up to two years to get home telephone service. Due to this, cellular telephones are more popular than home telephones.

small, large

Chinese, English, French, Polish, Thai, Spanish

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Beijing

1. What is another name for Beijing? --------------------------

2. Write two interesting facts about Beijing.

A.___________________________________________ B. ___________________________________________

3. The official language of China is ___________ Chinese. Paladin, Mandarin

Beijing, also known as Peking, is the capital city of China. It is the second largest city in China with over six thousand miles of area. The city is home to just under fourteen million people.

Mandarin Chinese is the primary language spoken in Beijing. Mandarin Chinese is also the official language of China.

Beijing is home to many great national monuments, statues, and temples. The Palace Museum, the official site for the imperial family over five hundred years ago, is centrally located in the city.

South of the Palace Museum is Tiananmen Square. Tiananmen Square is the site of large celebrations and rallies, such as the National Day celebrations held each year on the 1st of October. Duking, China, Mexico,

Bangkok, Peking, Hawaii

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Bombay

Use the words in the Word Box to answer the questions. 1. What country is Bombay located in? _____________________________________ 2. Name a sport that is commonly played in Bombay? _____________________________________ 3. When at work, what language often spoken in Bombay? _____________________________________

Bombay has long been referred to as Gateway of India. Bombay is where the greatest amount of money changes hands in India. Most technological breakthroughs that have taken place in India happened in Bombay. Ships send out and receive more cargo in Bombay than anywhere else in India.

Twelve million people squeeze into the two hundred thirty-nine mile area of Bombay.

People speak many different languages in Bombay. Marathi is the most commonly spoken language, but only one third of the population speaks this language. Other important languages are Gujarati, Urdu, and Hindi. English is the language for business, trade, manufacturing, education, and politics.

Bombay has many attractions for visitors including museums, theaters, libraries, and galleries. Cricket, soccer, and field hockey are very popular sports.

Word Box

India Bombay 12 Marathi

Hindi soccer 239 English

Museums Gateway

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Cairo

Circle the word or number that makes each sentence true.

1. Cairo is the capital city of ___. China Africa Chicago Giza Egypt Iran 2. The citizens of Cairo are called __________.

Cairoians Cairoites Eygpters Cairenes 3. The Sphinx is over ___________ years old. (A tricky one)

200 250 500 2000 2500 4000 4500

4. ______ million people live in Cairo.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

The word Cairo means “the Victorious” in Arabic. Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. The city of Cairo covers an area of just over one hundred and seventy-five miles.

The people of Cairo are known as Cairenes. There are about seven million Cairenes found in Egypt.

The Pyramids of Egypt, which were tombs for the ancient Egyptian royalty, and the statue of the Sphinx, which dates from about 2500 BC, are probably the country's most famous monuments. Both of these attractions are located just west of Cairo in the suburb of Giza.

Despite the desert background usually depicted in photographs, the pyramids are extremely close to Cairo and are likely to be surrounded by the city in the near future.

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Chicago

1. Circle the word “Chicago” every time it appears in the reading passage. How many times does it appear in the passage? ______ 2. Complete the sentence by writing the correct word in the space provided. In 1885 Chicago was home to the world’s ---------------------- skyscraper.

3. Circle the correct answer below. What is Chicago’s well-known nickname? 4. Unscramble the word. Chicago is famous for these types of buildings? Answer: ___________________

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. Over three million people live in the two hundred and twenty five mile area of Chicago.

The world's first skyscraper was constructed in Chicago in 1885. Today, some of the world’s tallest and most famous skyscrapers are found in the city. Located in the heart of the city is the one hundred and ten story Sears Tower, which is among the most famous skyscrapers ever built.

Chicago is often called “The Windy City”. It is assumed that this is due to the City’s weather, but in the 1990s 11 major U.S. cities outranked Chicago for average annual wind speed.

first, smallest, tallest

The Big Apple, The Big Bear Bricktown, The Windy City

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Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Hong Kong

1. Circle the words “Hong Kong” every time they appear in the reading passage. How many times do they appear in the passage? 2. Complete the sentence by writing the correct word in the space provided. Hong Kong was recently given back to China by the ---------------------- government.

3. Circle the correct answer below. How many people live within each mile in Hong Kong? 4. Unscramble the word. Hong Kong is found halfway between Japan and this country. Answer: ___________________

Hong Kong is found on the southeast coast of China and consists of two hundred and thirty five islands.

For many years Hong Kong was under British rule, but recently (1997) the land was given back to China.

It rains frequently in Hong Kong. On average, eighty-five inches of rain falls in a year. Due to all the rain, there is very little farmland and over half of the available land is swampland.

The total land area of Hong Kong is just over four hundred miles. Seven million people live in Hong Kong. Due to the small land size, one hundred thousand people live within each mile.

Geographically Hong Kong is found midway between Japan and Singapore. It also serves a key entry point into China.

British, German

10,000 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 200,000

pgsiarone

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Havana

1. Havana is found in the ---------------------- . 2. Havana is the capital of which country? Caribea Jamaica Cuba Portugal 3. Circle the arrow that indicates the location of Havana within Cuba. 4. (Unscramble) Havana is well known for its great natural _____________. barohrs

Havana is the capital city of Cuba. Located on the island's north coast, Havana is the largest city in the Caribbean region.

Havana possesses one of the best natural harbors in the Caribbean. Due to Havana’s location, its harbors have long been a very important to many countries. The majority of all trade between Cuba and other countries takes place in Havana’s harbors.

Just over two and a quarter million people live within the four hundred square miles of Havana. The city experiences very hot and humid days. The city is often cooled by brief but heavy sea winds.

Caribbean, Netherlands

North West East South

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Istanbul

1. What is capital city of Turkey?

--------------------------

2. Write two interesting facts about Istanbul.

A. ___________________________________________ B. ___________________________________________

3. Istanbul is a midway point between Europe and ___________. Africa, Asia

Istanbul, whose population is over 10 million, is a major port and trade center. It is the capital of Turkey and possesses a number of universities, high schools, libraries and cultural centers.

Istanbul has long been a center of economic activity because of its location being a meeting point of Asia and Europe. The city serves as a junction between the land and sea trade routes.

Istanbul is an old city; you can see the remains of many ancient civilizations and their culture in harmony with Turkish culture.

The city is a popular resort and visited by many tourists. The Bosporus Bridge, one of the world’s largest suspension bridges, is located in Istanbul.

Televiv, Iraq, Istanbul, Kabul, Rome, Turkish

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Jerusalem

Use the words in the Word Box to answer the questions. 1. Jerusalem is part of what country? _____________________________________ 2. What is the main faith of Jerusalem’s citizens? _____________________________________ 3. Which portion of Jerusalem is occupied by Palestinians? _____________________________________

Jerusalem is part of Israel. Israel claims that Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, but the United Nations does not recognize this as such. This is due to the unique circumstances under which Jerusalem has been claimed by Israel. Palestinians lay claim to half of eastern Jerusalem, including many holy sites.

People of many different religious faiths consider Jerusalem a holy city, and it contains many sites that are sacred to many religions.

Three quarters of a million people live in the forty-three square mile city of Jerusalem. Roughly seventy percent of the citizens of Jerusalem are of the Jewish faith.

Word Box

Eastern Israel Holy Southern Hindi Soccer

Sacred Palestinians Jewish Gateway

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


London

1. London is often ---------------------- . 2. What is the largest city in Europe? Europa London Hamburg Paris 3. Name two words that describe London. ---------------------- ----------------------- 4. (Unscramble) In London, people have this type of job.

____________________

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London is the largest city in Europe. It has held this title for over four hundred years. Over seven million people call London, the capital of the United Kingdom, home. One in ten people who live in the United Kingdom live in London. Each day, three hundred fifty thousand people travel into London to work.

On average it rains mildly just about every other day in London. It is often very cloudy. Although it rains regularly, London is one of the driest parts of the United Kingdom.

More than a hundred of the world's major companies have their headquarters in London, making the city a major world influence. Many people from London work in a job related to printing or publishing.

cloudy, hot

large, poor rainy, small, snowy

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Los Angeles

1. What city in the USA, has more people than Los Angeles? --------------------------

2. Write two interesting facts about Los Angeles.

A.___________________________________________ B. ___________________________________________

3. Circle the underlined word, which makes the sentence correct. Due to changes in (altitude / weather), it is possible to swim and ski in the same city naturally in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is the most populate city in California. In fact, the only city in the United States that has more people living in it is New York City. Just under four million people live in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is noted as the film making capital of the world. It is estimated that more than half of the movies made in the world, originated in this great city.

Los Angeles features a year round warm climate making it a very comfortable place to live. Los Angeles also has mountains of high altitudes nearby. Due to this, it is possible to swim in the ocean and ski in the mountains on the same day.

Los Angeles is home to two major league baseball teams, two professional basketball teams, and two professional ice hockey teams.

Chicago, Detroit, Miami, New York, San Francisco

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Madrid

Use the words in the Word Box to answer the questions. 1. What country is Madrid located in? _____________________________________ 2. Most Madrileños live in what type of dwellings? _____________________________________ 3. What type of roadways is common in Madrid? _____________________________________

Madrid is the capital of Spain and is its largest city. About three million people live in Madrid.

A person from Madrid is called a Madrileños. Madrileños mostly live in apartments or buildings with stores on the lower level. The people who live in a building often work together to maintain the building. Only a few wealthy people have the resources to purchase single-family homes.

Until about 1960, Spain was a very poor country. Now, most families in Madrid have modern appliances and even automobiles. There are almost one million automobiles found in the city.

Madrid is famous for having extremely narrow roadways. Due to this, Madrid commonly has a large number of traffic jams.

Word Box

France houses apartments narrow

wide Soccer England Spain

museums closed

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Mexico City

Circle the word or number that makes each sentence true.

1. Which country has a city with a greater population than Mexico City? Asia Australia France Japan Israel Russia 2. Many Mexican leaders work at ______________ in Mexico City.

airports colleges restaurants supermarkets 3. The air in Mexico City is hard to breathe for most outsiders because of the high __________________.

altitude sunsets taxes tides

4. ______ million people live in Mexico City.

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and home to seventeen million Mexicans. Its population makes it the second largest city in the world. Only Tokyo, Japan, has more people.

The average altitude in Mexico City is seven thousand five hundred feet. Some areas in Mexico City can have an altitude of well over thirteen thousand feet. Due to this extremely high altitude many people who visit Mexico City find it hard to breathe when they first visit.

One-third of all of Mexico's colleges and universities are located in Mexico City. Most people who are educated in the capital remain there because universities provide the primary source of employment for cultural leaders in Mexico.

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Moscow

Circle the word or picture that makes each sentence true.

1. Moscow is the capital city of ____. China Peru Lima Georgia England Russia 2. Moscow was once the home of Russian ____________.

royalty beaches 3. Circle the shape of the Kremlin below.

The Russian emperors, or tsars, made Moscow their home until the early 1700s. It also served as the capital for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from the 1920s until 1991.

All three hundred and fifty square miles of Moscow have long, cold winters and short summers.

In the heart of Moscow is the Kremlin, a triangular shaped complex surrounded by sixty-six foot walls. The Kremlin also has twenty surrounding towers.

Just under ten million people live in Moscow. Moscow is the largest industrial center in Russia. More than half of its highly skilled workers are employed in engineering and metalworking jobs that produce cars, trucks, ball bearings, and machine tools.

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


New York City

1. Circle the words “New York City” every time they appear in the reading passage. How many times do they appear in the passage? 2. Complete the sentence by writing the correct word in the space provided. New York City is the home of the ------------------------------------ .

3. Circle the correct answer below. In which city is Wall Street found? 4. Unscramble the word. New York City is found in this country. Answer:_____________ ________________

New York City is the largest city in the United States. More than eight million people live in the Big Apple. New York City is also home of the United Nations.

New York City is located in the state of New York. New York City is home to two hundred and fifty museums, four hundred art galleries, and the world famous Broadway.

New York City is the business capital of the world and many national and international corporations have their headquarters in New York City. Wall Street is the world's leading center of finance and the home of the American Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.

Two professional baseball, basketball, football teams make their home in New York City as well.

United Nations, World’s Biggest Apple

Chicago, Cincinnati New Jersey, New York

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Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Ottawa

1. The capital city of Canada is ---------------------- . 2. Who do most people work for in Ottawa. McDonalds government hospital canal 3. Name two largely spoken languages in Ottawa. ---------------------- ----------------------- 4. (Unscramble) North America’s largest winter festival is _____________. erntideluw

Three hundred and fifty thousand people live in Ottawa. One in every five people employed in Ottawa, work for the government. Ottawa is the capital city of Canada; the Canadian Parliament is located here. Ottawa is thought to be one of the coldest capital cities in the world.

French and English are the two primary languages spoken in Ottawa. For every French speaker, there are four English speakers.

Every February, Ottawa hosts the Winterlude, which is North America's largest winter festival. More than six hundred thousand people visit the Winterlude. During the festivities, the frozen Rideau Canal becomes filled with ice skaters. It is thought to be the longest rink in the world.

Ottawa, Toronto

Chinese, English, French, Polish, Thai, Spanish

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Paris

1. What is the key symbol of Paris? (2 words) -------------------------- 1st

-------------------------- 2nd

2. Write two interesting facts about Paris.

A.___________________________________________ B. ___________________________________________

3. Circle the shape of the city of Paris below.

Paris is the largest city of France. It is also the capital of France. The city is mostly flat; the highest point in Paris is four hundred and twenty feet above sea level. On a map, the city of Paris appears to have a circular shape.

Paris is the leading industrial center of France. One out of every four products made in France are made in Paris. Many French companies have established their headquarters in the city as well.

Toward the end of the nineteenth century, a long slender tower was created for the World’s Fair. The tower was named “The Eiffel”. To this day, the Eiffel Tower is the key symbol associated with the city of Paris.

Throughout the early 1940s Paris was occupied by Germany.

During, China, Eiffel

Castle, Stadium, Tower

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Reykjavik

Use the words in the Word Box to answer the questions. 1. How does the natural hot springs help the homes of residents? _____________________________________ 2. What is the major industry in Reykjavík that employs most workers? _____________________________________ 3. What country is Reykjavík found in? _____________________________________

Reykjavík is the capital city of Iceland. With a population just over one hundred thousand, Reykjavík is one the smaller capital cities of the world.

The heating systems for both homes and businesses are very unique in Reykjavík. The city uses the natural hot springs found within the city as major source for heating their homes. This greatly reduces the cities need for artificially made power.

The cod-fishing industry supports a great number of the citizens of the city. One out of every five workers in Reykjavík is employed by this industry.

In 1986, Reykjavík was the site of weapons disarmament talks between the United States and the USSR. This meeting is credited for being a landmark meeting for creating world peace.

Word Box

heating water natural smaller

machine weapons cooling peace fishing Iceland

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Rome

1. Circle the word “Rome(‘s)” every time it appears in the reading passage. How many times does it appear in the passage? 2. Complete the sentence by writing the correct word in the space provided. The ________________ is an independent state within Rome.

3. Circle the correct answer below. Which famous artist called Rome home? 4. Unscramble the word. Many Romans work in this industry. Answer: ___________________

Rome is the capital city of Italy. Located inside Rome is Vatican City, which is the home of the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican has been recognized as an independent state by the Italian government for over seventy years.

The majority of Rome’s two million and seven hundred thousand citizens work either for the Italian government or the tourism industry.

Because of its great wealth of artwork and world-renowned artists, Rome is seen as the major world center for the creative arts. The museums of Rome contain many of greatest works of art ever created. During the sixteenth century, legendary artist such as Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donato Bramante made Rome their home. Persian, Vatican

Monet, Renoir, Rembrandt Picasso, Raphael, Bacon

rumsito

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Shanghai

1. Shanghai is getting ---------------------- . 2. In which part of China is Shanghai found? East South North West 3. During which seasons do typhoons occur in Shanghai? ---------------------- -----------------------

Shanghai found in eastern China and is China’s major industrial center.

In the early 1990s, Chinese officials started making changes in the government that would make it easier for foreign countries to do business in Shanghai and other parts of China. Since that time many foreign companies have invested time and money into the city. Shanghai now is home to a stock market, foreign banks, and many hotels and restaurants. Shopping centers and department stores have as began popping up all over the city. Many believe that this is a good indication that Shanghai is improving financially.

Shanghai has hot, rainy summers and cool, dry winters. Shanghai also gets its share of typhoons during the summer and fall seasons.

poorer, richer

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Stockholm

1. What is another name for Stockholm? --------------------------

2. Write two interesting facts about Stockholm.

A. ______________________ ______________________ B. ______________________ ______________________

3. The royal family _____________________ in the royal palace. lives, no longer lives

Stockholm is the capital of the Kingdom of Sweden. The city is home to three hundred and fifty thousand people and a stock exchange. The presence of the stock exchange makes Stockholm the major financial center of Sweden.

The most popular attraction in Stockholm is the Royal Palace, followed closely by the Wasa Museum featuring the almost 400 year old crown vessel "Wasa.”

The royal family no longer lives at the Royal Palace, which is located downtown, next to parliament. Instead, they moved out to the beautiful and peaceful Drottningholms Slott, a 1/2 hour drive outside of Stockholm.

Often called the “Venice of the North,” Stockholm houses some of the most breathtaking architecture in the world. The city is built partly on an island. Many large bodies of water add to the beauty of the city. The city is one of the most well kept cities in the world. It is thought to be virtually slumless.

“North Ridge”, “North Sea”, “Venice of the North”

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Sydney

Use the words in the Word Box to answer the questions. 1. What are long time natives of Sydney called? __________________________ 2. Where did many of the British immigrants to Sydney, in the 1700s, come from? _____________________________________ 3. When it is the spring season in the United States, what season is it in Sydney? _____________________________________

Just over four million people call Sydney, Australia’s capital city, home. Citizens of Sydney call themselves Sydneysiders. Over thirty thousand native people of Australia called Aborigines live in Sydney. In the late 1700s, Britain sent ships of convicted prisoners to Sydney to help free up space in overcrowded jails. When released, many prisoners stay in Sydney adding to the city’s diverse population.

The Sydney Opera House is the centerpiece of the city. Many live performances of ballet, opera, and classical music take place there. The beautiful architect of the Opera House has helped it gain international fame.

Because Sydney is found in the Southern Hemisphere, its seasonal pattern is opposite the Northern Hemisphere. Sydney’s coldest month of the year is July. Snow is extremely rare in the city.

Word Box

Sydneysiders fall spring prison

churches Aborigines Oldstrailians summer

schools winter

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Tokyo

Circle the word(s) or number that makes each sentence true.

1. Which city has a greater population than Tokyo? New York Paris Madrid Moscow There is None Larger 2. The emperor of Japan lives in the ___________________.

Command Center Imperial Palace White House 3. The word “Tokyo” means __________________. “Far East” “Eastern Capital” “Little City” 4. ______ million people live in Tokyo.

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Tokyo is the capital city of Japan. More people live in Tokyo than any other city in the world. Twenty-seven million people live in the city. Tokyo means “eastern capital.” This is a very fitting name, since Tokyo is thought of as the most influential city in the East.

In the heart of Tokyo, the Imperial Palace can be found. The emperor of Japan lives in Palace with his family. This is also where Edo Castle, the fortress associated with the founding of the city, once stood.

Tokyo has a very strong economy. Eight hundred thousand businesses employ over eight million workers. Tokyo is also the site for the headquarters of most private Japanese companies.

Name ____________________________ Date ________________________


Zurich

1. Circle the word “Zurich(‘s)” every time it appears in the reading passage. How many times does it appear in the passage? 2. Complete the sentence by writing the correct word in the space provided. Most citizens of Zurich speak ----------------------- .

3. Circle the correct answer below. Which business is not largely held in Zurich? 4. Unscramble the word. More of this is traded in Zurich than anywhere in the world. Answer: ___________________

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. Just over 1 million people call this six hundred and eighty square mile city home. The majority of citizens speak German.

It is a fertile agricultural region with orchards, meadows, and forests. Farming is also an important part of the economy. But the crops of the farmers do not fulfill the needs of the city, so citizens must rely on imported goods from other countries.

Zurich's major business includes banking, insurance, machine and textile industries, and tourism industry. Most people of the workforce are employed in service industries. Zurich is home to the world's fourth-ranked stock market (after New York, London and Tokyo). More gold bullion is bought and sold in Zurich than any place in the world.

French, German

banking insurance tourism publishing

ulolnib


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Page 1 1. 7 times 2. German 3. Rembrandt 4. Netherlands Page 2 1. large 2. English 3. English, Thai 4. telephone Page 3 1. Peking 2. Any of the following two:

- capital city of China - 2nd largest Chinese city - 14 million citizens - Madarin Chinese is the primary language - Palace Museum - Tiananmen Square is the site of a large festival

3. Madarin Page 4 1. India 2. soccer 3. English Page 5 1. Egypt 2. Cairenes 3. 4500 4. 7 Page 6 1. 5 2. first 3. The Windy City 4. skyscrapers Page 7 1. 6 2. British 3. 100,000 4. Singapore

Page 8 1. Caribbean 2. Cuba 3. North 4. harbors Page 9 1. Istanbul 2. Any of the following two:

- 10 million people live there - is a major port and trade center - is a central meeting point between Asia and Europe - is home to many educational and social institutions - has many remains of ancient civilizations - has one of the world's largest suspension bridges; the Bosporus Bridge

3. Asia Page 10 1. Israel 2. Jewish 3. Eastern Page 11 1. cloudy 2. London 3. large, rainy 4. publishing

Page 12 1. New York 2. Any of the following two:

- most populated Cailifornian city - Film Making Capital of the world - 4 million people live there - 1/2 of all movies made originated in L.A. - it's warm year round - has high and low altitudes - you can swim and ski there in the same day - has 6 professional sports teams

3. altitude Page 13 1. Spain 2. apartments 3. narrow Page 14 1. Japan 2. colleges 3. altitude 4. 17 Page 15 1. Russia 2. royalty 3. triangle Page 16 1. 7 2. United Nations 3. New York 4. United States Page 17 1. Ottawa 2. The Government 3. English, French 4. Winterlude


Page 18 1. Eiffel Tower 2. Any of the following two:

- largest city in France - capital city of France - has a circular shape - 25% of French products are made there - many French companies have their headquarters there - Paris was once occupied by Germany - the Eiffel Tower is the city's symbol

3. circle Page 19 1. heating 2. fishing 3. Iceland Page 20 1. 6 2. Vatican 3. Raphael 4. tourism

Page 21 1. richer 2. east 3. summer, fall Page 22 1. “Venice of the North” 2. Any of the following two:

- is the capital of the Kingdom of Sweden - 350,000 residents - has a stock exchange - the Greatest Attraction is the Royal Palace - the Royal Family no longer lives in the Royal Palace - is also called "Venice of the North" - has beautiful architecture - is thought to be virtually slum-less

3. no longer lives Page 23 1. Aborigines 2. prison 3. fall

Page 24 1. There is None Larger 2. Imperial Palace 3. “Eastern Capital” 4. 27 Page 25 1. 4 2. German 3. publishing 4. bullion

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