Boston is the capital and largest city of Massachusetts. It has a population of over 645,000 and is part of a larger metropolitan area of over 4 million people. It was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England and was a site of many American firsts, including the first public school and first metro system. Famous people from Boston include Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and John F. Kennedy. The film Good Will Hunting, starring Damon and co-written by him and Affleck, was filmed in locations around Boston and portrayed Damon's character, a young man from Boston. Baseball is considered America's favorite pastime, and the Boston Red Sox play at historic Fen

1. Boston

2. Where is Boston???

3. Boston is the capital of which state?A) New HampshireB) WyomingC) MassachusettsD) Maine

4. And the answer is…A) New HampshireB)WyomingC) MassachusettsD) Maine

5. Boston is the largest city and capital of Massachusetts.In 2009, Boston had a population of approximately 645,000.The greater Boston area consists of 4.5 million people. In 1630, Puritan colonists arrived from England founded the city.The city was the site of several firsts for the country, including America's first public school, Boston Latin School (1635) and the first Metro system in the United States.

6. Boston at Night

7. Skyscrapers of bostonThe Prudential TowerJohn Hancock Tower

8. Of the following people, which of them is from boston?Matt DamonBen AffleckLeonard NimroyJohn F. Kennedy

9. Answer:All of them!!

10. Goodwill Hunting (1997)Matt Damon and Ben Affleck co-wrote the film, “Good Will Hunting.” It was filmed on location in Boston, Cambridge, and at Harvard University.

11. Your task:Watch the trailer of the film, and answer the following questions: What is this film about??How would you describe Matt Damon’s character?? What is your impression of the city? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z02M3NRtkAA

12. Q: What of the following sports is known as America’s favorite pastime?A) BasketballB) American FootballC) HockeyD) BaseballE) Soccer

13. Answer:A) BasketballB) American FootballC) HockeyD) BaseballE) Soccer

14. Fenway Park Fenway Park is a baseball park and it is the home of the Boston Red Sox.Fenway Park is the oldest Baseball Stadium, and it opened in 1912. It is also the oldest venue used by a professional sports team in the United States.

15. View From Above

16. The National Anthem

17. A typical Red Sox game