3. Find sentences that give information about: a) the sources of place names in America; b) the naming of New York; c) the reason why there are so many place names with the word new as a prefix on the map of America; d) the reason why people write the name of the state when addressing letters.

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a) the sources of place names in America: 'Some of the names that appeared on the map at that time were those of English and French kings and queens. Many place names were given to honour famous people, living and dead. Some names were taken from history and literature. There were names taken from geology, others were connected with important events in the life of the people.'
b) the naming of New York: 'The town had no army; the English occupied the town and renamed it New York.'
c) the reason why there are so many place names with the word new as a prefix on the map of America: 'English names often appear with the word new as a prefix: New England, New York, New Britain.'
d) the reason why people write the name of the state when addressing letters: 'This explains the American tradition of writing the name of the state when addressing letters. If the sender does not write the name of the state, he can never be sure that his letter will go to the right address.'