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1 THE SIGHTS OF THE USA Date: February, 2013

2 The Statue of Liberty Niagara Falls Niagara Falls The Grand Canyon

3 The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous symbols of the USA. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous symbols of the USA. The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by France in 1885. The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by France in 1885.

4 The sculptor of the statue was Frederic Auguste Bartholdi. Alexandra Gustave Eiffel, the designer of the Eiffel Tower, engineered the internal structure.

5 The statue holds a stone book in her left hand. The book contains the text of the United States Declaration of Independence and a flaming torch in her right hand. The statue holds a stone book in her left hand. The book contains the text of the United States Declaration of Independence and a flaming torch in her right hand.

6 The electric light of the torch could be seen for 39 kilometers at sea. Together with the rectangular stonework pedestal, the Statue is 93 meters tall.

7 The Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. 200 miles long 200 miles long 18 miles wide 18 miles wide

8 It was carved by the Colorado River during millions of years in the state of Arizona. It was carved by the Colorado River during millions of years in the state of Arizona.

9 Now the Grand Canyon is a very popular place for tourists.

10 The floor of the valley can be reached by foot, on mule's back, or by boat or raft. The floor of the valley can be reached by foot, on mule's back, or by boat or raft.

11 Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is a set of giant waterfalls located on the Niagara River between the United States and Canada.

12 The “Roaring waters”- the Niagara Falls- is 800 m wide; 48 m high

13 Niagara Falls is famous for its beauty, and it is also a valuable source of hydroelectric power.

14 Niagara Falls is a very beautiful place. People from all over the world come to see this natural wonder. Niagara Falls is a very beautiful place. People from all over the world come to see this natural wonder.

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