What do you know about the USA?Учитель английского языка МАОУ СОШ № 21 с УИНЯг.Сыктывкар РКПопова С.И.
TONGUE-TWISTERSPROVERBS
ALL CATS ARE GREY IN THE DARK.
A NEW BROOM SWEEPS CLEAN.
The devil is not so black as he is painted.
DON’T LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH.
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON.
TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE.
IT IS NO USE CRYING OVER SPILT MILK.
THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM.
THERE IS A BLACK SHEEP IN EVERY FLOCK.
THE LONGESTTHE LARGESTTHE OLDEST
The largest city The largest state The smallest state The longest river The coldest state The highest peakThe oldest universityThe state which is rich in coalThe most charming fascinating waterfall in North America
TOWNS AND CITIES
GUESS THE CITIES
It is one of the biggest and ports in the west of the USA. It is an important military base of it. It is a ship- building centre. It is situated on seven hills.
This town and its surroundings are rich in entertainments and attractions. Disneyland is one of them and not far from this town is Hollywood, the centre of the US film business.
It is an important commercial manufacturing and shipping centre and a port. It is the second main centre of business along the Atlantic seacoast. It was the first capital of the USA.
It is a leading industrial city. It is well – known for its revolutionary traditions. It is situated on Lake Michigan.
This city has got a lot of libraries and magnificent buildings. It is the city without industry. It is called in honour of the first President.
The city is famous for its skyscrapers. People from all over the world live there. It is an economic centre of the USA with the population of over one million.
The super hotels and casinos of this city use so much known that it has been nicknamed the city of lights. The city is open 24 hours a day. It is famous for its shows too.
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Who was the first American President?
What is the name given to the official residence of the President of the USA in Washington?
What is the national flag of the USA called?
What kind of music first developed in New Orleans?
On what river is the capital of the United States situated?
What animal is a symbol of the US government?
What is the nickname of the US government?
What is the Day of National Independence in the USA?
What monument in Washington is called “the pencil”?
PLACES OF INTEREST
Используемые ресурсы:М.И. Дубровин Русские и английские фразеологизмы в картинках- М.: Астрель,2009.