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1 Číslo projektu: Číslo šablony: Název materiálu: Ročník: Identifikace materiálu: Jméno autora: Předmět: Tematický celek: Anotace: Gymnázium a Střední odborná škola, Rokycany, Mládežníků 1115 CZ.1.07/1.5.00/ II/2 Washington D.C., New York 3. a 4. ročník SIL_22_Washington D.C., New York Mgr. Alena Silbernáglová Anglický jazyk Datum: Maturitní témata SOŠ Materiál obsahuje prezentaci pro 3. část maturitní zkoušky SOŠ. Prezentace se skládá z osnovy k danému tématu, výkladové části a konverzačních otázek.

2 WASHINGTON D.C., NEW YORK

3 Washington D.C., New York T1: Washington D.C. T2: New York Basic information Institutions Places of interest Other Basic information Parts of NY Places of interest Other

4 BASIC INFORMATION T1 Washington D.C. capital city of the United States named after the first American president, George Washington letters D.C. stand for District of Columbia (it is not a part of any state) situated on the Potomac river on the eastern coast divided into 4 sections according to direction from Capitol (North-East, North-West, South-East, South- West) specially planned and designed for its purpose the seat of president, government buildings and other national institutions (museums, galleries ) geometrical design of the streets (squares, triangles)

according to direction from Capitol (North-East, North-West, South-East, South- West) specially planned and designed for its purpose the seat

5 T1 -Institutions The White House official residence and workplace of American presidents built between 1792 to 1800 has served as the home to every of U.S. president except of George Washington has 132 rooms some of them opened to the public the Oval Office the main office for the president several facilities: tennis court, jogging track, swimming pool, movie theatre, billiard room ceremonies: political meetings, state honours, parades, cultural performances, balls, seasonal events e.g. Easter Egg Roll

president except of George Washington has 132 rooms some of them opened to the public the Oval Office the main office for the

6 The United States Capitol meeting place of the U.S. Congress (country s laws are created here) used for important ceremonies e.g. presidential inauguration, Independence Day celebrations situated on the top of Capitol Hill at the end of National Mall (eastern part) its dome is topped by the bronze Statue of Freedom inside: National Statuary Hall Collection (100 statues two from each state), a tomb area (originally for G. Washington), the Capitol Rotunda (a circular room beneath Capitol dome)

(eastern part) its dome is topped by the bronze Statue of Freedom inside: National Statuary Hall Collection (100 statues

7 T1 Places of interest The Washington Monument 170 m tall stone obelisk on the National Mall (surrounded by the flags of states) dedicated to the memory of the first country s president The Lincoln Memorial in the form of a Greek temple with 36 columns (the number of states when Lincoln died) a marble statue of Abraham Lincoln seated on the chair inside The Mall a boulevard between the Capitol and the Washington Monument bordered by many institutions and museums Arlington National Cemetery a U.S. military cemetery a veterans burial place represents every war the U.S. have fought in

died) a marble statue of Abraham Lincoln seated on the chair inside The Mall a boulevard between the Capitol and the Washington Monument bordered

8 BASIC INFORMATION T2 New York largest city of the United States situated on the Hudson river on the eastern coast important seaport and financial, business and cultural centre four airports and the largest subway system in the world originally inhabited by Indians in 1626 sold to Dutch settlers named New Amsterdam in 1664 became an English colony and was renamed to New York attracts immigrants from all over the world several nicknames expressing its diversity and busy lifestyle: Melting plot, the City That Never Sleeps, the Big Apple divided into 5 boroughs

sold to Dutch settlers named New Amsterdam in 1664 became an English colony and was renamed to New York attracts immigrants from all over

9 T2 Parts of NY Manhattan borough situated on an island between East River and Hudson River oldest and most important part the city tallest buildings, exclusive shops, hotels, offices (Fifth Avenue) famous financial centre (Wall Street) and cultural centre (Broadway) streets run from east to west 12 long avenues and about 500 shorter streets Brooklyn an important port and industrial centre - most populous borough Brooklyn Bridge (1883) one of the world s oldest suspension bridges

and cultural centre (Broadway) streets run from east to west 12 long avenues and about 500 shorter streets Brooklyn an

10 The Bronx mainly residential area sometimes negative reputation for being a poor borough with the highest criminality home to rap and hip hop music, New York Yankees baseball Club, Bronx ZOO and NY Botanical Gardens Queens an industrial area, many different ethnic groups live there (50% residents are foreigners) famous places: Long Island, Flushing Meadows (US Open tennis tournament), J.F.K. International Airport Staten Island smallest and least populated borough no pedestrian access there to other boroughs then only options are travelling by car over the bridge or by ferry

(50% residents are foreigners) famous places: Long Island, Flushing Meadows (US Open tennis tournament), J.F.K.

11 The Statue of Liberty T2 Places of interest a copper statue given to the USA by France in 1187 on Liberty Island near the port a symbol of hope and freedom Empire State Building 102 floor tall skyscraper used to be the tallest building in the world Central Park in the middle of Manhattan paths, lakes, sport facilities Time Square New Year s Eve drop ball tradition, entertainment area Greenwich village artistic and bohemian centre (B. Dylan, J. Kerouac, E. A. Poe ) Carnegie Hall world-famous concert venue presents classical, jazz, folk and popular music performed by the world finest artists

lakes, sport facilities Time Square New Year s Eve drop ball tradition, entertainment area Greenwich village artistic and bohemian centre (B.

12 QUESTIONS 1. Would you prefer to visit Washington D.C. or New York? 2. How are both of those cities different from each other? 3. Would you like to live in New York? Why/ Why not? 4. What things can tourists do in Washington D.C.? 5. What is your image of New Yorkers? 6. How do you imagine life in the White House? 7. Why is New York so attractive for many people? 8. What disadvantages does life in metropolis like NY have? 9. Do you think Washington D.C. is safer than any other city in the world? Why?/ Why not? 10. What places would you like to visit in Washington D.C. or NY?

How do you imagine life in the White House? 7. Why is New York so attractive for many people? 8.

13 Obrazový materiál Zdroje Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 klipart Publikace EL-HMOUDOVÁ, Dagmar. Angličtina pro střední školy. 1. vyd. Třebíč: Petra Velanová, 2006, 223 s. Maturita (Petra Velanová). ISBN SMITH-DLUHÁ, Gabrielle. Angličtina: otázky a odpovědi nejen k maturitě. 1. vyd. Dubicko: INFOA, 2007, 231 s. Zrcadlový text. ISBN ROHLS, Lenka. New York City. Praha: Nakladatelství Bridge, Vytvořený materiál pochází z vlastních zdrojů autora, není-li uvedeno jinak.

Angličtina: otázky a odpovědi nejen k maturitě. 1. vyd. Dubicko: INFOA, 2007, 231 s. Zrcadlový text.

Gymnázium a Střední odborná škola, Rokycany, Mládežníků 1115

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