Say if the statement true or false

1. The USA is a highly developed industrial country.

2. It is situated on the South American continent.

3. The USA borders on Canada in the north and in the south it borders on Mexico.

4. The chief rivers of the country are the Severn and the Hudson.

5. The climate of the USA differs from one part of the country to another.

6. New York is the capital of the USA.

7. The Government is divided into the legislative, executive and judicial branches.

8. The two major political parties are the Conservative Party and Democratic Party.

9. The USA is a federal country with 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Questions

1. What does the continental part of the country consist of?

2. What is the climate in the northern and southern parts of the USA?

3. Why are there representatives of all racial and national groups in America?

4. What industries are developed in the country?

5. What do the American political parties do at an election time?

6. Who is the head of the state and government?

Speak about the USA according to the plan

1. the world status of the USA

2. the location of the country

3. the relief

4. the climate

5. the population

6. the capital

7. the developed industries

8. the political system

TOPIC 67. THANKSGIVING DAY

Match the words together

1. celebrate 2. happy 3. traditional 4. be 5. remember 6. big

food Thanksgiving Day good things dinner thankful holiday

Complete the sentences with the words from ex.1 and know what Thanksgiving Day is.

Thanksgiving is a ___________on the fourth Thursday of each November. Americans of all religions _____________with big ___________and family reunions. It is a time to _______________in life and to be ___________. Turkey is a ______________ on Thanksgiving Day.

Put the sentences into the logical order and know about the origin of this holiday.

• Their first winter was difficult, and many of the Pilgrims died.
• That was the first Thanksgiving.
• They were a group of English settlers who came to Massachusetts in 1620.
• But the following year, the corn harvest was good.
• This holiday was founded by the Pilgrims.
• And there was celebration for three days.
• The Pilgrims came to America because they wanted religious freedom.

Make up the sentences and know what people do on Thanksgiving Day.

1. cities, many, have, every, parades, Thanksgiving Day, American, large.

2. in the parade, famous, stars, television, take part, bands, and, the United States, from all over.

3. watch, million, this, more, 55, than, people, parade, on TV.

4. college, watching, football games, also, is, a Thanksgiving Day activity, typical, on TV.

Read the definitions and guess the words.

1. a bird that looks like a large chicken and is often eaten at Christmas and at Thanksgiving

2. a public celebration when musical bands, brightly decorated vehicles move down the street

3. an occasion or party when you celebrate something

4. a famous and successful actor, musician, or sports player

5. the main meal of the day, eaten in the middle of the day or the evening

6. the time when crops are gathered from the fields, or the act of gathering them

7. a group of people who are related to each other, especially a mother, a father, and their children

8. someone who goes to live in a country or area where not many people like them have lived before, and that is a long way from any towns or cities

9. an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules

10. a school for advanced education, especially in a particular profession or skill

Speak about Thanksgiving Day

TOPIC 68. WASHINGTON, D.C.

Read the text about the capital of the USA. Translate the underlined words.

Washington, D.C.

Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It is located in the District of Columbia. The district is named in honour of Columbus, the discoverer of America.

Washington was found ed in 1791. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There are many parks, wide streets and impressive buildings. In the centre of the city, there is Capitol Park, where visitors can see the Capitol, the home of the American Congress.

Many visitors come to Washington to see the White House. It is the oldest public structure in the capital, built in 1799. The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States. There are more than hundred rooms in the White House. The largest room in this building is the East Room, the scene of many state receptions and dances. Other famous rooms are: the Green Room, the Blue Room, the Red Room, which is used for afternoon tea and for receptions before state dinner.

Other landmarks of Washington are memorials, dedicated to three American Presidents – the Washington, the Lincoln and the Jefferson Memorials.

The Library of Congress, which holds five million books, the National Gallery of Art, the Capitol; are also the famous sights of Washington.

The Capitol is located in the very centre of Washington, not far from the Library of Congress. It is situated on the Capitol Hill, the highest point of the city. The Capitol is the highest building in Washington. There is a law in Washington not to build buildings higher than the Capitol. It is the home of the United States government.

Answer the questions

1. Where is Washington located?

2. When was the city founded?

3. How many rooms are there in the White House?

4. What are the famous rooms?

5. What are other landmarks of Washington?

6. Where is the Capitol located?

7. What law is there in Washington?