Презентация, доклад по английскому языку Соединенные Штаты Америки (7-9 класс)

Official name: The United States of AmericaStatus: a federal republic, a union of 50 statesArea: 9 809 155 sq. km. Population: about 290 million people

Слайд 1The United States of America

The United States of America

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Official name:
The United States of America
Status:

a federal republic,
a union of 50 states
Area: 9 809 155 sq. km.
Population: about 290 million people
Capital: Washington, D.C.

Official name:     The United States of AmericaStatus: a federal republic,

Слайд 3The geographical map of the USA

The geographical map of the USA

Слайд 4The USA is divided into 50 states. Alaska and Hawaii became

the 49th and 50th states in 1959.
Each state has its own capital, government and symbol.

The USA is divided into 50 states. Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states in 1959.
Each state has its own capital, government and symbol.

The USA is divided into 50 states. Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states in

Слайд 5Alaska
Alaska is the largest state, but only about half a

million people live there. It was purchased from Russia in 1867 for 7,200,000 dollars. The capital is Juneau.

Alaska Alaska is the largest state, but only about half a million people live there. It was

Слайд 6Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest state. The area

is only 3144 sq.km. The population is about a million people. The capital is Providence.

Rhode Island  Rhode Island is the smallest state. The area is only 3144 sq.km. The population

Слайд 7California
The most populated state is California. The population is about

25 million people. The area is over 400,000 sq.km. Its nickname is the Golden State because gold was found there over a hundred years ago. The capital is Sacramento.
California The most populated state is California. The population is about 25 million people. The area is

Слайд 8 The Stars and Stripes and Old Glory

The Stars and Stripes and  Old Glory

Слайд 9The Coat-of arms
It represents an eagle with a bundle

of rods – the symbol of administering – in the left claw and an olive twig – the symbol of love – in the right claw. The motto is “One out of many”.
The Coat-of arms  It represents an eagle with a bundle of rods – the symbol of

Слайд 10Nationalities
white Americans - 74%
Africans - 13%
immigrants from Asia

- 4%
native Americans
(Indians, Aleuts,
Eskimos) – 1%
Nationalities white Americans - 74% Africans - 13% immigrants from Asia  - 4%

Слайд 11Who discovered America?
The answer is: nobody knows. North America may have

been discovered by Vikings under Leif Eriksson, but Europeans didn’t know about his existence until Columbus’ voyages.

Who discovered America?The answer is: nobody knows. North America may have been discovered by Vikings under Leif

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In 1492 three ships (the “Santa Maria”, the “Pinta”, the “Nina”)

commanding by Christopher Columbus landed one of the Bahama Islands.

In 1492 three ships (the “Santa Maria”, the “Pinta”, the “Nina”) commanding by Christopher Columbus landed one

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In 1507 Amerigo Vespucci explored the area of South America and

introduced a new land to the world. This continent was called after him - “America”.

In 1507 Amerigo Vespucci explored the area of South America and introduced a new land to the

Слайд 14Some facts from the history of the USA:
In 1620 the first

people from England arrived in America. They left England because of religious problems.
In 1776 after the war with Britain, America became an independent country. Americans wrote the Declaration of Independence.
4th July – The Day of Independence
(a national holiday)

Some facts from the history of  the USA:In 1620 the first people from England arrived in

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After the war in 1861-1865 between the northern and the southern

states (south lost) the government stopped slavery .


After the war in 1861-1865 between the northern and the southern states (south lost) the government stopped

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1969 – the first people on the moon were three astronauts:

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Ed Collins.

1969 – the first people on the moon were three astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Ed Collins.

Слайд 17Natural sights of the USA
The Niagara Falls – a waterfalls on

the river Niagara (51 meters high). It is situated on the boarder between the USA and Canada. The waterfalls was discovered by the expedition of R. Lassal. There is always a rainbow over it.

Natural sights of the USAThe Niagara Falls – a waterfalls on the river Niagara (51 meters high).

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The Mississippi – “Old man river” together with its tributaries the

Missouri and the Ohio is one of the longest rivers in the world. The history of this river is described in the book “Life on the Mississippi” by M. Twain.

The Mississippi – “Old man river” together with its tributaries the Missouri and the Ohio is one

Слайд 19Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C was named in honor of the

first American president, George Washington
(1789-1796).

He was an example of bravery and approved the fight against slavery.

Washington, D.C.  Washington, D.C was named in honor of the first American president, George Washington (1789-1796).

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The city was founded in 1790 on the east bank

of the Potomac River. The city was built according to a preliminary plan. There is a law that forbids to build structures more than 27 metres high.
The city was founded in 1790 on the east bank of the Potomac River. The city

Слайд 21The Washington Monument








In 1888 the Washington
Monument was
established in the capital
(169 m high)







22nd of February (birthday of G. Washington) -
a national holiday in the USA
The Washington Monument

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The White House

It’s the dwelling place of the President and his family, the oldest public building in Washington.
The first President who lived there was John Adams in 1800.

The White House

Слайд 23 The Capitol
It is the highest building in Washington,D.C.
where laws

are made.

The CapitolIt is the highest building in Washington,D.C.where laws are made.

Слайд 24Washington National Cathedral

It was built in a gothic style. The first

stone was laid by Th. Roosevelt (the 26th president) in 1907. Finally it was rebuilt in 1990.

Washington National CathedralIt was built in a gothic style. The first stone was laid by Th. Roosevelt

Слайд 25The Lincoln Memorial
It’s in a park on the banks of
the Potomac

River. It was built in honor of Abraham Lincoln with 36 columns (the number of states in Lincoln’s days) and a
magnificent
sculpture (6m)
inside.

The Lincoln MemorialIt’s in a park on the banks ofthe Potomac River. It was built in honor

Слайд 26Quiz
The population of the USA is
a) about

290 million; b) about 270 million;
c) about 280 million
The largest state is
a) Alaska; b) California; c) Washington
The capital of California is
a) Washington; b) Sacramento;
c) Los Angeles
Quiz The population of the USA is   a) about 290 million; b) about 270 million;

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America was discovered in
a)1492; b) 1482;

c) 1472
The first English settlers arrived in America
a) in 1560; b) in 1492; c) in 1620
The Declaration of Independence was written in
a) 1776; b) 1777; c) 1775
Washington, D.C. is situated
on the bank of
a) the Mississippi; b) the Columbia;
c) the Potomac

America was discovered in     a)1492; b) 1482; c) 1472The first English settlers arrived

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