USA – cities Autor: Autor: Ing. Vladimír Havlík Autor je výhradním tvůrcem materiálu. Datum vytvoření: Datum vytvoření: Klíčová slova Klíčová slova: the USA – cities – Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco Anotace: Anotace: prezentace je určena na získání základních znalostí o hlavních velkoměstech Spojených států amerických. Ve zpracovaném materiálu jsou také cvičení k procvičení.

Způsob využití: Způsob využití: určeno pro výklad a procvičení základních znalostí o hlavních velkoměstech Spojených států amerických. Tyto znalosti je možno využít u maturity z anglického jazyka na středních školách. Číslo šablony Číslo šablony: VY_32_INOVACE_ANJ_05

USA – cities CITIES 2. WASHINGTON Location  It is the capital of the USA.  For more than 200 years it has been the seat of the Government headed (vedené; řízené) by the President.  It is on the east coast of the USA.  The home of the President is the White House.

USA – cities CITIES 2. WASHINGTON Historical buildings  The Capitol Building  The Capitol Building is the seat of the House of Representatives and the Senate.  The White House  The White House is the seat of the President of his family. You can go there on a guided tour. Special attractions / landmarks  The Washington Monument  The Washington Monument – dedicated (věnováno) to the memory of the 1st American President.  The Mall  The Mall is a long boulevard (široká třída lemovaná stromy).

USA – cities CITIES 2. WASHINGTON Special attractions / landmarks  The Lincoln Memorial  The Lincoln Memorial - built in honour of the President Abraham Lincoln; inside there is the white marble (mramorová) statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting in a chair.  Vietnam Veterans Memorial  Vietnam Veterans Memorial - soldiers who were killed or missing in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is the best-known part of the memorial.  The Arlington National Cemetery  The Arlington National Cemetery – it is a military cemetery.  The Pentagon  The Pentagon (is the Department of Defence= ministerstvo obrany), the largest office building in the world. 

USA – cities CITIES 3.LOS ANGELES Location Southern Californiathe second biggest city  It is located on the west coast, in Southern California. It is the second biggest city in the United States.  There we can find Hollywood - this district is home of many American celebrities. Historical events the Summer Olympic Games in 1932 and  Los Angeles hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1932 and  It is on the west coast of the USA.

USA – cities CITIES 3.LOS ANGELES Special attractions / landmarks Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard  There is Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard – actors, singers, composers or directors have their own stars with their names there. Bank Tower, Hollywood Sign on Hollywood Hills, Walt Disney Concert Hall, TCL Chinese Theatre, The Dolby Theatre  Other Places of interest are Bank Tower, Hollywood Sign on Hollywood Hills, Walt Disney Concert Hall, TCL Chinese Theatre, The Dolby Theatre and many galleries.

USA – cities CITIES 4.San Francisco Location  It is financial and cultural center of Northern California.  It is on the west coast of the USA. Special attractions / landmarks Golden Gate Bridgecable carsformer prison on Alcatraz IslandChinatown district  There are landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, the former prison on Alcatraz Island and its Chinatown district.

USA – cities CITIES 4.San Francisco Special attractions / landmarks Golden Gate Bridge  Famous Golden Gate Bridge – it is coloured red although its name is Golden. Red colour is because of ships which sail under the bridge. Alcatraz Island  On Alcatraz Island there was the famous military prison (until 1933) federal prison (until 1963) „The Rock“- today it is a historical sight.

USA – cities CVIČENÍ Choose the correct answer: 1.………..is the seat of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Germany The Mall The White House The Capitol Building 2.Which city hosted the Summer Olympic Games in 1932? a)Washington b)New York c)Los Angeles d)San Fracisco

USA – cities CVIČENÍ You will not use all information there Fill in the gaps with information from the ellipse below the text to get correct statements. You will not use all information there. a)On Alcatraz Island there was the famous………….. b)Famous Golden Gate Bridge – it is coloured red because of………... c)We can find Walk of Fame in ……….. d)………… are typical for San Francisco. cable carsbicycles prisonplanes shipsLos Angeles museum Washington New York

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