Вашингтон на английском: презентация
Короткая презентация на английском языке о Вашингтоне. В ней сказано, что Washington - столица США, он расположен в округе Колумбия и не похож ни на один другой город страны. Город назван в честь первого президента Джорджа Вашингтона.
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Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It's situated in the District of Columbia and is like no other city in the USA. Washington was named after the first US President George Washington. Washington was first settled in 1790 and since 1800 it has been the federal capital.
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The beautiful home of every president of the USA, except the first president. This is the oldest public building in Washington, D.C, and has the most famous address in the USA - 1660 Pennsylvania Avenue. Cosists of 132 rooms. Open for tours10:00 a.m. to noon.
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The tallest building in Washington, D.S., and the most famous building in the US, because this is where laws are made. The Capitol is surrounded by a beautiful garden with many trees and flowers. It is situated on Capitol Hill. The Capitol was built according to plans of William Thorton.
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The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the largest nathional library in the States. It contains more than 13 million books, more than 19 manuscripsts, including the personal papers of the US presidents. It takes 340 miles of shelves to hold all the books.
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Washington monument
This monument was built in honor of George Washington. It is 555 feet tall and provides a panoramic view of Washington, D.C., via elevator. It is called "The Pencil", because it is one of the tallest stone construction in the world and in the USA. Located south of the White House.
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Gefferson memorial
This is the Jefferson Memorial built in honour of Thomas Jefferson. Inside is a 19 - foot statue of Thomas Jefferson standing on a 6 - foot pedestal. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. He was the first President of the United States.
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Lincoln Memorial
This is the Lincoln memorial, built in honour of Abraham Lincoln. It was built in the style of classic Greek temple. It has 36 columns. Each column represents the state in the Union at the time of Lincoln's death. But the dominant feature of the building is the realistic figure of Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States in 1861.
- 1) What is Washington D.C.?
- 2) What is the best place to star discover Washington D.C.?
- 3) What river is running through Washington D.C.?
- 4) What monuments do you know?
- 5) What is the resident of president and the national symbol?
- 6) Which food there is in Washington D.C.?
- 7) What music do people like in Washington D.C.?
Washington Memorial
National Air and Space Museum
The Capitol Building
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Cathedral
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Deemed as one of the most stately buildings in the world, it is constructed of Massachusetts marble and Virginia sandstone, with a cast iron dome to complete the building.
Completed in 1865 by Constantino Brumidi, the Frescoe covers the 4, 664 square feet inside the dome of the Capitol Building.
The president meets members from the Office of Homeland Security and other White House staff in the Oval Office.
The State Dining Room is currently used for formal dining.
Modeled on the Greek Parthenon, the Lincoln Memorial was designed by Henry Bacon and completed in 1922.
Its 36 columns represent the number of states in the Union at the time of Lincoln's assassination in 1865.
In the center hall of the structure sits a 19-foot tall statue of Abraham Lincoln.
The memorial is located at the west end of the Mall on the banks of the Potomac River and is the site of many historical events, such as the Dr. Martin Luther King "I have a dream" speech.
- Stands 555 feet high
- Was built in memory of George Washington the nation's first President.
- Was designed by Roberts Mills
- Has an observation platform at the 5oo foot
- Washington D.C. The Nation's Capital - Published by Coffman Publications, 1612 Ladd St. silver Spring, MD 20902
- Статья " Sights in Washington, DC "
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4. Изображения Капитолия:
- Изображения купола Капитолия
- Изображения Белого Дома
- Изображение Овального кабинета
- Изображение Обеденной комнаты Белого Дома
- Изображение Мемориала Линкольна
- Изображение Статуи Линкольна
- Изображение Национального музея естественной истории
- Изображение Национального музея авиации и космонавтики
Изображение Вашингтонского кафедрального собора
- Изображение Мемориала Джорджа Вашингтона
