Comprehension: Brooklyn Tours with a Personal Touch

A new kind of tourism is gaining popularity in New York's hip neighborhoods: one-on-one tours given by local residents. 
Watch the video and answer the questions below.  Decide if the statements are True or False.

1. One-on-one tours given by local residents are becoming more popular.
a. True
b. False

2. The neighbourhood of Williamsburg is in decline.
a. True
b. False

3. There are very few tour guides like Jeffrey in New York.
a. True
b. False

For transcript and answers see below.

Transcript and Answers:

"Are you Jeffrey?” "I'm George, and this is my wife Evelyn." 

Discovering the other side of New York. Instead of climbing the Empire State Building or visiting the Statue of Liberty, American tourists George and Evelyn spent this summer afternoon exploring the trendy Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg. 

"Now, this is the new upcoming place so this is why it's very enriching for me to come and see." 

Their guide is Jeffrey, a 25-year-old Brooklyn native who knows the neighborhood like the back of his hand. 

"We have this piece of street art that I want to show you guys. It's by an artist, nicknamed I-robot." "This is called the Mast Brothers chocolate factory. Brooklyn had over 48 breweries here." 

Jeffrey tells George and Evelyn about the history of the local graffiti, beer culture and recent gentrification. The couple are part of a growing trend for tourists to discover a more authentic side of New York, and Jeffrey is only too keen to introduce his locale. 

"They learn and experience the area firsthand from someone that actually is a part of the community and lifestyle that takes place here. So rather than observing from a distance, they are actively joining and participating." 

"They have a Saturday and Sunday afternoon rooftop party, which is going on now." 

"On Sunday afternoon? It's too early in the day! You can't do this stuff in the daylight!" 

They end their tour on the banks of the East River, with breathtaking views of Manhattan. Evelyn and George are captivated by the landscape and their personal guide to Williamsburg. 

"On a company-type tour, they're instructed to cover certain things, in certain way, certain lengths of time, so Jeff was more flexible, and I like that too." 

And for others keen to see this side of New York, you’re spoilt for choice. More than 150 locals currently offer their services as one-on-one tour guides. 

Answers:
1. a
2. b
3. b

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