The United States of America This quiz was created by Oxana Grigoryeva, an English teacher from school 188.Novosibirsk March, 2008. - презентация

1 The United States of America This quiz was created by Oxana Grigoryeva, an English teacher from school 188.Novosibirsk March, 2008

2 Famous people He is called the Father of His Country. His image appears on the dollar note and the 25-cent coin. He was the first President of the USA. What is his name? He is called the Father of His Country. His image appears on the dollar note and the 25-cent coin. He was the first President of the USA. What is his name?

3 Famous people He was the 3-rd US President and one of the nations Founding Fathers. He wrote most of the Declaration of Independence. What is his name? He was the 3-rd US President and one of the nations Founding Fathers. He wrote most of the Declaration of Independence. What is his name?

4 Famous people He was one of Americas most famous Founding Fathers. He was a wise and clever political leader, writer and a scientist who invented many things. He proved that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a storm. What is his name? He was one of Americas most famous Founding Fathers. He was a wise and clever political leader, writer and a scientist who invented many things. He proved that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a storm. What is his name?

5 Famous people He was the 16 US President. He is regarded by many people as Americas greatest president, because he served during the American Civil War, preserved the Union and freed the slaves. He is also called Honest Abe. What is his name? He was the 16 US President. He is regarded by many people as Americas greatest president, because he served during the American Civil War, preserved the Union and freed the slaves. He is also called Honest Abe. What is his name?

6 Famous people He was not the 1-st person to build an automobile. But he introduced the assembly line, which brought the car parts to the worker. It changed the motor industry, and his dream to build an affordable car became true. What is his name? He was not the 1-st person to build an automobile. But he introduced the assembly line, which brought the car parts to the worker. It changed the motor industry, and his dream to build an affordable car became true. What is his name?

7 Famous people He was the most important leader of the US civil rights movement. He was an African American Baptist minister who led a series of peaceful campaigns against the policy of separating African Americans from the community, because of their race. What is his name? He was the most important leader of the US civil rights movement. He was an African American Baptist minister who led a series of peaceful campaigns against the policy of separating African Americans from the community, because of their race. What is his name?

8 Famous people He created the best animated cartoons in the USA and won 26 Oscars for his work. What is his name? He created the best animated cartoons in the USA and won 26 Oscars for his work. What is his name?

9 Famous people He was the greatest American film star in silent movies. He is called The Little Tramp. What is his name? He was the greatest American film star in silent movies. He is called The Little Tramp. What is his name?

10 Famous people His real name was Samuel Clemens. He is best known for the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. What is his name? His real name was Samuel Clemens. He is best known for the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. What is his name?

11 Famous people He is an American rock-and-roll star. He is called the King of Rock and Roll. What is his name? He is an American rock-and-roll star. He is called the King of Rock and Roll. What is his name?

12 Famous people He is called the Father of His Country. His image appears on the dollar note and the 25-cent coin. He was the first President of the USA. What is his name? He is called the Father of His Country. His image appears on the dollar note and the 25-cent coin. He was the first President of the USA. What is his name? George Washington George Washington

13 Famous people He was the 3-rd US President and one of the nations Founding Fathers. He wrote most of the Declaration of Independence. What is his name? He was the 3-rd US President and one of the nations Founding Fathers. He wrote most of the Declaration of Independence. What is his name? Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson

14 Famous people He was one of Americas most famous Founding Fathers. He was a wise and clever political leader, writer and a scientist who invented many things. He proved that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a storm. What is his name? He was one of Americas most famous Founding Fathers. He was a wise and clever political leader, writer and a scientist who invented many things. He proved that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a storm. What is his name? Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin

15 Famous people He was the 16 US President. He is regarded by many people as Americas greatest president, because he served during the American Civil War, preserved the Union and freed the slaves. He is also called Honest Abe. What is his name? He was the 16 US President. He is regarded by many people as Americas greatest president, because he served during the American Civil War, preserved the Union and freed the slaves. He is also called Honest Abe. What is his name? Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln

16 Famous people He was not the 1-st person to build an automobile. But he introduced the assembly line, which brought the car parts to the worker. It changed the motor industry, and his dream to build an affordable car became true. What is his name? He was not the 1-st person to build an automobile. But he introduced the assembly line, which brought the car parts to the worker. It changed the motor industry, and his dream to build an affordable car became true. What is his name? Henry Ford Henry Ford

17 Famous people He was the most important leader of the US civil rights movement. He was an African American Baptist minister who led a series of peaceful campaigns against the policy of separating African Americans from the community, because of their race. What is his name? He was the most important leader of the US civil rights movement. He was an African American Baptist minister who led a series of peaceful campaigns against the policy of separating African Americans from the community, because of their race. What is his name? Martin Luther King Martin Luther King

18 Famous people He created the best animated cartoons in the USA and won 26 Oscars for his work. What is his name? He created the best animated cartoons in the USA and won 26 Oscars for his work. What is his name? Walt Disney Walt Disney

19 Famous people He was the greatest American film star in silent movies. He is called The Little Tramp. What is his name? He was the greatest American film star in silent movies. He is called The Little Tramp. What is his name? Charlie Chaplin Charlie Chaplin

20 Famous people His real name was Samuel Clemens. He is best known for the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. What is his name? His real name was Samuel Clemens. He is best known for the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. What is his name? Mark Twain Mark Twain

21 Famous people He is an American rock-and-roll star. He is called the King of Rock and Roll. What is his name? He is an American rock-and-roll star. He is called the King of Rock and Roll. What is his name? Elvis Presley Elvis Presley

22 Famous places It is the famous US bridge that is the symbol of San Francisco. It is orange and takes 4 years to paint, so the work of painting it never stops. It is the famous US bridge that is the symbol of San Francisco. It is orange and takes 4 years to paint, so the work of painting it never stops.

23 Famous places It is the lowest land in the USA and one of the hottest and driest desert. It is the …… Valley National Monument. What is the name of this valley? It is the lowest land in the USA and one of the hottest and driest desert. It is the …… Valley National Monument. What is the name of this valley?

24 Famous places It is an extremely large valley with steep sides. It was created by the Colorado River and is about 1 mile deep. It is an extremely large valley with steep sides. It was created by the Colorado River and is about 1 mile deep.

25 Famous places In the Black Hills of South Dakota there is a huge monument carved from mountains. It shows the faces of four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and ….Who is the 4-th president? In the Black Hills of South Dakota there is a huge monument carved from mountains. It shows the faces of four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and ….Who is the 4-th president?

26 Famous places It is the 1-st US national park. It has many wild animals (bears and buffalo), and is famous for its hot springs and geysers. It is the 1-st US national park. It has many wild animals (bears and buffalo), and is famous for its hot springs and geysers.

27 Famous places It is the last American state. It consists of 8 main islands in the north Pacific Ocean. The state attracts many tourists. What is the name of this state? It is the last American state. It consists of 8 main islands in the north Pacific Ocean. The state attracts many tourists. What is the name of this state?

28 Famous places The Great Lakes are the largest concentration of fresh water in the world. They lie on the boarder between the USA and Canada. How many lakes are there in the Great Lakes? The Great Lakes are the largest concentration of fresh water in the world. They lie on the boarder between the USA and Canada. How many lakes are there in the Great Lakes?

29 Famous places It is a famous waterfall which consists of two waterfalls: the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. They are on the boarder between the USA and Canada. They are very popular with people who are just married. It is a famous waterfall which consists of two waterfalls: the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. They are on the boarder between the USA and Canada. They are very popular with people who are just married.

30 Famous places Which country presented the USA with the Statue of Liberty? Which country presented the USA with the Statue of Liberty?

31 Famous places It is the most southern state in the USA. Its popular name is the Sunshine State. Its attractions include Disney World, Cape Canaveral and Miami Beach. It is the most southern state in the USA. Its popular name is the Sunshine State. Its attractions include Disney World, Cape Canaveral and Miami Beach.

32 Famous places It is the famous US bridge that is the symbol of San Francisco. It is orange and takes 4 years to paint, so the work of painting it never stops. It is the famous US bridge that is the symbol of San Francisco. It is orange and takes 4 years to paint, so the work of painting it never stops. The Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge

33 Famous places It is the lowest land in the USA and one of the hottest and driest desert. It is the …… Valley National Monument. What is the name of this valley? It is the lowest land in the USA and one of the hottest and driest desert. It is the …… Valley National Monument. What is the name of this valley? Death Valley Death Valley

34 Famous places It is an extremely large valley with steep sides. It was created by the Colorado River and is about 1 mile deep. It is an extremely large valley with steep sides. It was created by the Colorado River and is about 1 mile deep. The Grand Canyon

35 Famous places In the Black Hills of South Dakota there is a huge monument carved from mountains. It shows the faces of four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and ….Who is the 4-th president? Theodore Roosevelt In the Black Hills of South Dakota there is a huge monument carved from mountains. It shows the faces of four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and ….Who is the 4-th president? Theodore Roosevelt

36 Famous places It is the 1-st US national park. It has many wild animals (bears and buffalo), and is famous for its hot springs and geysers. It is the 1-st US national park. It has many wild animals (bears and buffalo), and is famous for its hot springs and geysers. Yellowstone National Park

37 Famous places It is the last American state. It consists of 8 main islands in the north Pacific Ocean. The state attracts many tourists. What is the name of this state? It is the last American state. It consists of 8 main islands in the north Pacific Ocean. The state attracts many tourists. What is the name of this state? Hawaii Hawaii

38 Famous places The Great Lakes are the largest concentration of fresh water in the world. They lie on the boarder between the USA and Canada. How many lakes are there in the Great Lakes? Five The Great Lakes are the largest concentration of fresh water in the world. They lie on the boarder between the USA and Canada. How many lakes are there in the Great Lakes? Five

39 Famous places It is a famous waterfall which consists of two waterfalls: the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. They are on the boarder between the USA and Canada. They are very popular with people who are just married. It is a famous waterfall which consists of two waterfalls: the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. They are on the boarder between the USA and Canada. They are very popular with people who are just married. Niagara Falls Niagara Falls

40 Famous places Which country presented the USA with the Statue of Liberty? Which country presented the USA with the Statue of Liberty? France France

41 Famous places It is the most southern state in the USA. Its popular name is the Sunshine State. Its attractions include Disney World, Cape Canaveral and Miami Beach. Florida It is the most southern state in the USA. Its popular name is the Sunshine State. Its attractions include Disney World, Cape Canaveral and Miami Beach. Florida

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52 1. What is it? The Capitol

53 2. What is it? Central Park

54 3. What is it? Cinderella Castle

55 4. What is it? Cowboy Vic, Las Vegas

56 5. What is it? The Sears Tower (the worlds tallest building)

57 6. What is it? The Metropolitan Museum of Art

58 7. What is it? The Chrysler Building

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62 Holidays It is a holiday on the 3-rd Monday in February. It celebrates the birthdays of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. What is the name of the holiday? It is a holiday on the 3-rd Monday in February. It celebrates the birthdays of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. What is the name of the holiday?

63 Holidays It is a holiday to honour Americans killed in all wars. It is in the last Monday in May. What is the name of the holiday? It is a holiday to honour Americans killed in all wars. It is in the last Monday in May. What is the name of the holiday?

64 Holidays It is the most important American holiday. On that day in 1776, the Continental Congress gave its approval to the Declaration of Independence. The day is celebrated with fireworks, outdoor meals, processions, flags and speeches. When is it celebrated? It is the most important American holiday. On that day in 1776, the Continental Congress gave its approval to the Declaration of Independence. The day is celebrated with fireworks, outdoor meals, processions, flags and speeches. When is it celebrated?

65 Holidays It is a US national holiday to honour workers. It is the 1-st Monday in September and is the last big holiday before the school year begins. What is the name of the holiday? It is a US national holiday to honour workers. It is the 1-st Monday in September and is the last big holiday before the school year begins. What is the name of the holiday?

66 Holidays It is a holiday that celebrates the discovery of America. It is sometimes called Discovery Day. It is the second Monday in October. What is the name of the holiday? It is a holiday that celebrates the discovery of America. It is sometimes called Discovery Day. It is the second Monday in October. What is the name of the holiday?

67 Holidays It is celebrated on the 4-th Thursday in November. People celebrate it to remember Pilgrims who survived thanks to God and the Native Americans. What is the holiday? It is celebrated on the 4-th Thursday in November. People celebrate it to remember Pilgrims who survived thanks to God and the Native Americans. What is the holiday?

68 6. The American flag is often called a) Union Jack b) The Red Dragon c) The Stars and Stripes d) The White Eagle 7. There are …. stripes on the American Flag. a) 7 b) 6 c) 50 d) The official national symbol of the USA is a) the Statue of Liberty b) the eagle c) the turkey d) the Mayflower 9. The Constitution was written in 9. The Constitution was written in a) New York b) Washington c) Philadelphia d) Chicago 10. The longest river in the USA a) The Colorado b) The Mississippi c) The Missouri d) The Hudson Test 1.Harvard, the nations oldest university, is situated in a) Cambridge b) Washington D.C. c) New York d) Chicago 2. Christopher Columbus discovered America in a) 1402 b) 1482 c) 1492 d) The Mayflower is a) the name of a flower b) the name of the 1-st English settlement c) the name of a ship d) the name of a dish 4. The capital of the US is a) Washington b) Washington D.C. c) New York d) Chicago 5. There were … colonies in America, which became the first states. a) 13 b) 7 c) 21 d) 10