Слайд 1New- York- the city of Skyscrapers
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Слайд 2New York is the largest and one of the most important
cities in the United States. This huge city is located on the eastern coast of the country and consists of 5 administrative districts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and the Staten Island. Partially the city is located on the islands adjacent to the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the Hudson Bay.
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The population of New York is over 8, 5 million people.
In addition, more than 140 thousand visitors and tourists arrive to New York every day.
Слайд 4New York City is the largest metropolitan center in the USA.
It is famous for the Statue of Liberty, Empire State building, United Nations, museums, Broadway, theaters, Times Square etc.
Слайд 5New York City is located on the eastern coast of the
United States about 1000 miles north of Florida and 200 miles South of Boston.
Слайд 6 It is situated at the mouth of the Hudson River,
and is divided into 5 districts called boroughs. The “Big Apple” is the largest city in the USA with over 7 million residents.
Слайд 7The Statue of Liberty stands on a small island in the
middle of the New York City harbor. It was a gift of international friendship from the people of France in commemoration of the USA centennial anniversary in 1876.
Слайд 8The 151-feet (46-meters) tall monument stands atop a granite pedestal above
the walls of a star shaped abutment.
Слайд 9Manhattan borough, the business and commercial center of New York City,
is situated on A large island in the middle of the Hudson River.
Слайд 10Central Park is the largest urban park in the USA. An
estimated 25-million people visit the Park Each year. The variety of recreational, cultural, educational, and community events is just As divers as Park visitors.
Слайд 13Broadway is a big, wide avenue that runs the entire length
of Manhattan Island in New York. It passes through the middle of the Theater district concentrated around Times Square and Has lent its name to those spectacular musical productions known as the Broadway play.
Слайд 15New York City and especially Manhattan Island are renown for their
concentration of high-rise buildings, commonly known as “the skyscrapers”. Today, there are more than 5.000 high-rise buildings.
Слайд 16The Empire State Building at 102 floors was once the
World’s highest
skyscraper.
Слайд 17This classic art deco structure
Located on Fifth Avenue at 34th Street,
was built in 1931.
And is 1454 feet (443 meters) tall. The observatory is on The 102nd floor.
Admission costs $18.00.
Слайд 18The complex of Buildings known as Rockefeller Center is located on
Fifth Avenue at 50th Street.
Слайд 19It contains the National Broadcast Systems television studios, a large entertainment
venue known as Radio City Music Hall, an outdoor ice skating rink, and a collection of shops and restaurants. At the top of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 70 floors above Manhattan, is an observation deck known as “the Top of the Rock”.
Слайд 20Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Слайд 21Popular landmark designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. World-renowned collection of modern
and contemporary art, including masterpieces by Chagall, Picasso, and van Gogh.
Guggenheim Museum
Слайд 22A 52-acre living museum where beauty, romance and fun blossom in
the world-class plant collections and specialty gardens, including the country’s first Japanese Garden, the world’s first Children Garden and more.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Слайд 23World-famous concert hall.
Carnegie Hall
Слайд 24Historic Episcopal church and chapel offer welcome with daily worship, concerts
and 9/11 Exhibit.
Trinity Church and St. Paul’s Chapel
Слайд 25United States of America is a truly great country, with special
lifestyle, unique people and its own traditions. My cherished dream is to go there and learn how New York really is.
Слайд 26Интернет-ресурсы
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http://www.usatourist.com/english/destinations/newyork/newyorkcity/new-york-city-main.html
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