Вашингтон Для учащихся 7 класса Т.Клементьева «Счастливый английский» автор:Колычева Ольга Николаевна Учитель английского языка Шиновского филиала МОУ Калаисской сош Шиновского филиала МОУ Калаисской сош Кирсановского района Тамбовской области

Washington, D.C.

EX 1 Learn more information about the USA. Learn more information about the USA. Work in groups. Work in groups. Take part in the first task of the competition. Take part in the first task of the competition. Make story about any American traditions or customs. Make story about any American traditions or customs. Explain the meaning of the world. Explain the meaning of the world.

Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the USA. It stands on the River Potomac. George Washington chose it to be the nations capital on December 1, The district is named after Columbus who discovered America in Washington, D.C. is one of the most beautiful and unusual cities in the USA. No building in the city may be more than 40 meters tall. Washington, D.C. is the seat of federal government and there is the White House, the official residence of the President. President John Adams and his wife were the first to live there. It was in November The White House is the oldest building in Washington, D.C. It has the most famous address in the United States Pennsylvania Avenue.

The White House There are 3 floors and 132 rooms in the White House. The rooms for public functions are on the first floor. The President and the First Family use the second and the third floor. The United States Capitol is the tallest building in Washington, D.C. and the most famous building in the USA because this is where the laws are made. Washington, D.C. doesnt belong to any state. It is a city and a district – the District of Columbia ( D.C.). The state of Washington is in the north – west of the USA. Washington, D.C. is on the East Coast.

Washington D.C. The beautiful city of Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States and the centre of its government. The capital was named after the first president George Washington and founded in It is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. Washington is not the largest city in the USA. It has a population only

The Capitol The tallest building in Washington, D.C., and the most famous building in the United States, because this is where laws are made. The Capitol is surrounded by a beautiful garden with many trees and flowers.

The white house This is the oldest public building in Washington D.C.,and has the most famous address in the U.S Pennsylvania Avenue. Consists of 132 rooms. This is the oldest public building in Washington D.C.,and has the most famous address in the U.S Pennsylvania Avenue. Consists of 132 rooms.

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. This monument was built in honor of George Washington. It is 555 feet tall and provides a panoramic view of Washington, D.C.

The first task of the competition Answer the question about the USA Answer the question about the USA 1. What city is the capitol of the USA? 2. What river is the capitol situated on? 3. Who is the head of state and government in the country? 4. Name the first President of the USA? 5. What is the difference between Washington, D.C. and the state of Washington?

The second task of the competition Make story about any American traditions or customs.

The third task of the competition Explain the meaning of the world: 1. Disneyland. 2. The White House.

KEY The first task of the competition: The first task of the competition: 1. Washington D.C. 2. The Potomac River. 3. The President. 4. George Washington. 5. The State of Washington and the District of Columbia.

The third task of the competition 1. Disneyland is a large amusement park for the children created by the famous American film producer Walt Disney in This is the oldest public building in Washington D.C.,and home of the President.

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