Презентация, доклад по английскому языку на тему American cities. Chicago

Country : United States Currency : US Dollar (USD) Language : English Population City: 2 722 398 (2014) Metro: 9 554 598 (2014) Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)Some Chicago Facts

Слайд 1Chicago
The birthplace of the modern skyscraper

ChicagoThe birthplace of the modern skyscraper

Слайд 2 Country : United States
Currency : US Dollar (USD)

Language : English
Population
City: 2 722 398 (2014) Metro: 9 554 598 (2014)
Time
Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)

Some Chicago Facts

Country : United States  Currency : US Dollar (USD)  Language : English  Population

Слайд 3Flag of Chicago

Flag of Chicago

Слайд 4Chicago, the birthplace of the modern skyscraper is still a trendsetter

in urban architecture and a must for people interested in 20th century urban architecture.
But the Windy City offers a lot more than architecture alone: it is a bustling city, with a vibrant nightlife and plenty of great museums.

The birthplace of the modern skyscraper

Chicago, the birthplace of the modern skyscraper is still a trendsetter in urban architecture and a must

Слайд 5Chicago Temple Building
This 21-story office tower is home to the First

United Methodist Church of Chicago. The tower is topped by an 8-story gothic spire. It was Chicago's tallest building when it was completed in 1923.
Chicago Temple Building This 21-story office tower is home to the First United Methodist Church of Chicago.

Слайд 6Prairie Avenue
The area known as the Prairie Avenue Historic District was

once “the” place to live in Chicago, home to some of the city's richest inhabitants. A number of their grand residences survived demolition.
Prairie AvenueThe area known as the Prairie Avenue Historic District was once “the” place to live in

Слайд 7Lake Point Tower
Lake Point Tower is one of Chicago's unique skyscrapers.

Its distinct shape and location make it a remarkable landmark. Its design was futuristic at the time and even today the 1960s tower still looks modern.
Lake Point TowerLake Point Tower is one of Chicago's unique skyscrapers. Its distinct shape and location make

Слайд 8Auditorium Building
This 19th century building designed by Adler & Sullivan was

multi-functional, with a hotel, theater and offices. Its magnificent theater, a specialty of the architectural firm, is especially noteworthy.
Auditorium Building This 19th century building designed by Adler & Sullivan was multi-functional, with a hotel, theater

Слайд 9A great city to live in
It is also a great city

to live in, particularly the northern part which has a lively atmosphere and even nice beaches.
A great city to live inIt is also a great city to live in, particularly the northern

Слайд 10Flowing through downtown Chicago, the river that bears the name of

the city has an interesting history. Once a corridor of commercial activity, the river has been transformed into a recreational area with sightseeing boats and kayaks. Along the banks are pedestrian friendly promenades lined with café's and eateries.

Chicago River

Flowing through downtown Chicago, the river that bears the name of the city has an interesting history.

Слайд 11Buckingham Fountain
The Buckingham Fountain is one of Chicago's best known sights,

and rightly so. It is a beautiful fountain, especially at night when it is illuminated with constantly changing colors.
Buckingham Fountain The Buckingham Fountain is one of Chicago's best known sights, and rightly so. It is

Слайд 12Tribune Tower
The Tribune Tower is one of the magnificent buildings bordering

Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The neogothic tower has a collection of famous stones - including a moon rock.
Tribune TowerThe Tribune Tower is one of the magnificent buildings bordering Chicago's Magnificent Mile. The neogothic tower

Слайд 13Marina City
Marina City consists of two identical cylindrical towers, located near

the Chicago river. It is a complex conceived as a city in a city, offering recreation facilities, banks, theater, etc.
Marina CityMarina City consists of two identical cylindrical towers, located near the Chicago river. It is a

Слайд 14The Museum of Science and Industry is one of the most

popular museums in the United States. It covers diverse areas like energy, the environment, the human body, space exploration and transportation. It is located in the South Side, not far from the University of Chicago.

Museum of Science and Industry

The Museum of Science and Industry is one of the most popular museums in the United States.

Слайд 15Sears Tower
Chicago's architecture is world famous. The city is a showcase

of 20th century high-rise architecture. The Sears Tower, for a long time the tallest tower in the world is just one of the many examples.
Sears Tower Chicago's architecture is world famous. The city is a showcase of 20th century high-rise architecture.

Слайд 16University of Chicago
The campus of the University of Chicago is home

to a number of noteworthy historic and modern buildings. Besides architecture, there's also art to discover in the university's interesting museums.
University of ChicagoThe campus of the University of Chicago is home to a number of noteworthy historic

Слайд 17Merchandise Mart

Merchandise Mart

Слайд 18Field Museum of Natural History

Field Museum of Natural History

Слайд 19NBC Tower

NBC Tower

Слайд 20Chicago History Museum

Chicago History Museum

Слайд 21Auditorium Building, Navy Pier

Auditorium Building, Navy Pier

Слайд 22Chapel House at University of Chicago

Chapel House at University of Chicago

Слайд 23Two Prudential Plaza

Two Prudential Plaza

Слайд 24Lincoln Memorial, Lincoln Park

Lincoln Memorial, Lincoln Park

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