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The USA is the fourth largest (最大的) country in the world. Washington, D. C. is the capital city of the
USA. But it is a quiet city. New York is the biggest city in America, and it's one of the biggest cities in the
world. It is in the east of the USA and at the north of the Hudson River. A large part of the city is on the
Manhattan Island (岛), a big island in the river. New York has a larger population than Washington, D. C.
If you have a chance, you can take a trip to America.
1. The USA is the _____________ largest country in the world.
A. first
B. second
C. fourth
2. Washington, D. C. has a _____________ population than New York.
A. larger
B. smaller
C. more
3. Washington, D. C. is _____________ than New York.
A. larger
B. more crowded
C. quieter
4. A large part of New York is on _____________.
A. the island
B. the sea
C. the lake
5. New York is one of the _____________ cities in the world.
A. most quiet
B. biggest
C. oldest