Слайд 2Pronounce some proper names:
The Executive Mansion
Pennsylvania Avenue
Philadelphia
The State Floor
The Ground Floor
Corridor
The District of Columbia
The Potomac River
The Capitol
Слайд 3Аdd the articles where necessary
1. ---- Potomac
2. ---- White House
3.---- District
of Columbia
4.---- Christopher Columbus
5.---- Capitol Building
6. ---- Washington D.C.
7. --- John Adams
8.--- British Army
9,---- USA
Слайд 4What article is missing?
White House
The Potomac
District of Columbia
Washington D.C.
The USA
John Adams
Christopher
Columbus
First Family
Слайд 5Match the words on the right and
on the left:
1. official
a) tourists
2.to follow b) building
3.residential c) the tradition
4.to attract d) the stairs
5.to climb e) residences
Слайд 6Choose the right answer
A1 Mrs Jackson finds American Indians’ culture most
interesting.
True 2) False 3) Not stated
A2 Indians culture was studied by Shakespeare.
True 2) False 3) Not stated
A3 Both the reporter and the lecturer agree that children all over the world like to play Indians.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
A4 Indians know how to adapt traditional culture to modern environment.
1) True 2) False 3) Not stated
Слайд 7The Most Famous Address
The White House is
the oldest public building in the District of Columbia, and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is the most famous address in the US
Слайд 8George Washington
The first President George Washington picked a patch of land
on the Potomac River and named this land the District of Columbia, in honor of Christopher Columbus.
Слайд 9Washington’s Decision
Washington decided to put the Capitol Building on a hill
at one end of the city, and the president` s house on a hill at the other end.
Слайд 10The first stone was laid on October 13, 1792. It took
eight years to finish enough of the house to make it livable .George Washington never lived in it. The construction of the House finished in 1800. It was the largest residential building in the US.
Слайд 11John Adams
The first President to live in the White House was
John Adams.
Слайд 12After the War
Two years after the war of 1812 the White
House was set on fire in attempt to burn it down by the British Army.
When the war was over, the house was rebuilt and repainted white to cover the smoke marks. People began to call it the White House.
Слайд 13At various times in history, the White House has been known
as the “President` s Palace”, the “President`s House”, and the “Executive Mansion”. President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901.
Слайд 14Tomas Jefferson
President Jefferson opened the house for public tours, and it
has remained open, except during wartime, ever since.
Слайд 17The first room that you enter on the State Floor is
the EAST ROOM, which is the largest in the White House. It is used for receptions, ceremonies, press conferences, and other events.
Слайд 18The Saved Portrait
The portrait of George Washington has hung in the
East Room since 1800. Dolley Madison saved the painting when the British burned the White House in 1814.
It is the only object known to have remained in the White House since 1800.
Слайд 20The Green Room
The Green Room was served as Thomas Jefferson`s dining
room. Now it is furnished as a parlor and is used for receptions. The walls are covered with watered green silk of striped silk damask.
Слайд 21The Green Room
The Green Room has served many purposes since the
White House was first occupied in 1800. This Room traditionally served as a parlor for small teas and receptions and on occasion for formal dinners.
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The Blue Room is often used by the President to receive
guests. It is furnished to represent the period of James Monroe, who bought pieces for the room from a French cabinetmaker after the fire of 1814.
Seven of the French chairs and one sofa of the set are in the room today.
Слайд 24The White House Christmas tree is placed in this room.
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The Red Room is used for small receptions and it has
long been a favorite of the First Ladies. John Adams used this as a breakfast room and Rutherford. B. Hayes took the oath of office here on March 3, 1877.
Слайд 29The State Dining Room
The State Dining Room can seat 130 guests
at dinners and luncheons. It was originally much smaller and served at various times as drawing room, office, and Cabinet Room.
Above the mantel hangs the portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Слайд 31The Oval Office
Its décor may vary from one administration to another,
but the flags standing behind the desk remain in their traditional places: to the President` s left, the Presidential flag: to his right , in the place of honor, the flag of the United States of America.
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The Second and the Third Floors are used only by the
Presidential family and guests. Located here are the Lincoln Bedroom, the President` s Office
( used as the Cabinet Room) and the Queen` s Bedroom, named for its royal visitors.
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Opening Hours:
The White House is open to visitors from 10 am
to 12 noon, Tuesday through Saturday: it is closed Sunday, Monday, some holidays, and for official functions.
More facts about The White House
Слайд 34FACTS ABOUT THE WHITE HOUSE
There are six floors in the building,
two basement levels, ground level, second floor and third floor.
There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms. There are 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators.
The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface.
For recreation it has a tennis court, jogging track, swimming pool, movie theatre, and bowling lane.
President Roosevelt named the White House, before that it was called the Executive Mansion.
Слайд 36Источники
http://www.whitehouse.gov
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/history
http://www.elcivics.com/presidents-day.html
http://www.georgewashington.si.edu/portrait/non-flash.html
http://www.solcomhouse.com/whitehouse.html
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