NewYork

If you were able to recognize both artist started their careers at the city of New York. New York is considered to be one of the best cities to launch a career, and this was the case of Madonna and Lady Gaga. Also, this city is considered to be one of the best cities to live and work, since its fashionable lifestyle and rich sense of art, music and culture.

Now watch and listen to the song "Empire State of Mind" by Alicia Keys and Jay-Z, and answer the questions below.

1. Describe how is New York city according to the song

2. Identify and write down the sentences that talk about launch a career or becoming famous.

3. Which famous people’s names or icons of the US culture con you identify?

4. Do you agree or disagree with the singers’ concept about New York? Why, why not?

5. “New York city is a good place to raise a family and work in the entertainment business at the same time” Do you agree or disagree? Why, why not?

6. Would you like to live in New York city or in any city similar to this one? Why, why not?