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1 An old man

Part or area

– Brooklyn Bridge, large suspension bridge

– narrow streets

– old buildings

– metal fire steps

Thoughts and feelings

– remembers his family’s origin

– has lived in NYC (Lower East Side) all his life

– lots of immigrant families live there

– loves his neighbourhood and NYC

2 A young Asian woman, probably an immigrant

Part or area

– Chinese signs (=China Town)

– many small shops

– very crowded, lots of people on the street

– little park

Thoughts and feelings

– shopping

– slightly stressed and busy

– tired

- looks for a place to relax

3 A young man, probably a tourist

Part or area

– downtown or city centre

– skyscrapers, Empire State Building, Times Square

– lots of (neon) lights at night

– crowded places

– Central Park seems large and wide

Thoughts and feelings

– impressed by the famous buildings and places

– fascinated by the atmosphere

– enthusiastic & happy

4 A homeless man

Part or area

– subway

– wide pavement

– small houses

– he sits in the street

Thoughts and feelings

– lights give him a headache

– speaks and moves slowly, wonders about people who are moving and don’t have time

– is fed up with the noise, cannot sleep, wants silence, feels lonely