Listening 10 – Listen for specific words

The best part about living in New York City is that anything you could possibly Fill in the blank 1 of 16 , you can find there. There are so many different cultures and subcultures. You can try food from pretty much any country or Fill in the blank 2 of 16 on the planet, and it’s just a train ride away. Any type of activity or interest – no matter how unusual or how obscure – I’m sure you can find it in New York. The city has something for everyone. It’s impossible to be Fill in the blank 3 of 16 . And even though it’s one city, every neighborhood is different, they all have their own unique kind of vibe.

Another thing I loved about New York City is that it has a special kind of energy about it, it’s very Fill in the blank 4 of 16 . And I think part of this comes from the fact that a lot of people in the city aren’t originally from there. So not only do you have a lot of immigrants from other countries, but also people from other Fill in the blank 5 of 16 in the U.S. who have moved to New York City – and they usually have some sort of goal or mission that they’re trying to accomplish, whether for their career or for Fill in the blank 6 of 16 reasons… so New York is just full of go-getters and people who are doing exciting things. You won’t really find a lot of people who are Fill in the blank 7 of 16 and just let life pass them by.

Now, the flip side is that living in New York can stress you out if you’re not Fill in the blank 8 of 16 . They call it “the city that never sleeps” because there is something going on 24/7, and it’s just pretty fast-paced in general. So that could be a Fill in the blank 9 of 16 if you’re not used to it – people walk fast, they expect fast customer service, and everything to be really snappy and Fill in the blank 10 of 16 . So if you’re living at this speed and you also have a demanding job, then you really need to consciously make room in your Fill in the blank 11 of 16 to relax and plan to have some downtime.

And then there’s financial stress, too, because New York is definitely pricey. Mainly rent – like, compared to other places in the country, you’ll pay Fill in the blank 12 of 16 times as much for a ridiculously small apartment. But it’s not out of reach, you just have to budget and be adaptable… and you probably won’t be Fill in the blank 13 of 16 much time in your apartment, anyway, so in my opinion, it’s worth it.

If you’re thinking of living in New York, my main suggestion is to get plugged in to some sort of group, club, or community, or take up a new activity to meet people, ‘cause Fill in the blank 14 of 16 the city can be overwhelming and you can end up feeling kind of isolated. On the streets people usually keep to themselves. Everyone minds their own business, so at first glance it seems like New Yorkers are pretty Fill in the blank 15 of 16 off – but it’s way easier to make friends if you join a group or take a class, you know? You should definitely take advantage of the chance to do something you’ve never done before, maybe that you’ve always wanted to try, and get Fill in the blank 16 of 16 your comfort zone a little bit.