Tourist attractions in the USA

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Tourist attractions in the USA
Use information from sites i and
name tourist attractions (1-12).
Ex.1
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Use pictures in the classroom and match the tourist
attraction with states or the state where it is located.
Ex.2
a. Wyoming, Montana and Idaho
2.Yellowstone National Park
b. Arizona
c. New York
4.Grand Canyon
d. South Dakota
5.Niagara Falls
e. Alaska
i https://www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-the-usa/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Niagara Falls
Yellowstone National
Park
Denali National
Park
Golden Gate Bridge
Las Vegas Strip
White House
Mount Rushmore
Manhattan
Walt Disney World
French Quarter
Grand Canyon
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1.Mount Rushmore
3.Denali National Park
Hollywood Walk of
Fame
Use for answer
We can see … in the picture number …
… is located in …
Use pictures in the classroom and match the tourist
attraction with the city where it is located.
Ex.3
1.Hollywood Walk of Fame
a. New Orleans
2.Las Vegas Strip
b. San Francisco
3.Walt Disney World
c. Washington, D.C.
4.Golden Gate Bridge
d. Las Vegas
5.White House
e. Orlando
6.Manhattan
f. Los Angeles
7.French Quarter
g. New York

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Tourist attractions in the USA
Ex.4
The ________________________ in Washington DC is the official
residence and office of the President of the United States. It was built
between 1792 and 1800 and first used by President John Adams. After
the 9/11 attacks it has become more difficult to visit the
________________________ and today tours are available only for
groups of 10 or more and must be requested up to six months in advance
through your member of Congress or your country’s US Ambassador.
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________________________ is one of New York’s five boroughs and is
what people most often think of when they picture New York City. It’s
familiar skyline and sights have been featured a thousand times on
screen. Walk in the shadow of the skyscrapers, picture the Statue of
Liberty, see a Broadway show, climb the Empire State building, stroll
Central Park, window shop on 5th Avenue or stagger around a museum.
The gambling mecca of the world, Las Vegas is situated in the midst of
the southern Nevada desert landscape. Casinos can be found throughout
Las Vegas, but ________________________ , a stretch of South Las
Vegas Boulevard, contains the most of them. It features giant megacasino hotels, decorated with lavish care and attention to detail to create
a fantasy-like atmosphere. The casinos often have names and themes
that evoke romance, mystery, and far-away destination.
Orlando, Florida, is a hub of amusement parks, but none is so popular as
________________________. Many travelers don’t realize that
________________________ is actually made up of several distinct
theme parks, including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios,
Animal Kingdom and the Blizzard Beach Water Park. Visitors will be
able to enjoy thrill rides, watch Broadway-quality shows and explore the
nightlife, cuisine, shopping and entertainment at Disney Springs.
The ________________________ is a suspension bridge spanning the
Golden Gate, the strait between San Francisco and Marin County to the
north. The ________________________ was the longest suspension
bridge span in the world when it was completed in 1937, and has become
an internationally recognized symbol of San Francisco and California.
The famous red-orange color of the bridge was specifically chosen to
make the bridge more easily visible through the thick fog that frequently
shrouds the bridge
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New Orleans, Louisiana, is made up of several unique districts, but none
is so famous as the ________________________. Also known as the
Vieux Carre, the ________________________ truly explores the rich
French colonial influences on the city of New Orleans. Incredible
architecture abounds, with the St. Louis Cathedral being the main
attraction. The ________________________ boasts the Moon Walk, a
paved walkway next to the Mississippi River, as well as Bourbon Street,
the undeniable hub of nightlife, drinking and entertainment in the city.
The ________________________ comprises more than 2,500 fivepointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15
blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Los
Angeles, California. The stars are permanent public monuments to
achievement in the entertainment industry, bearing the names of a mix of
musicians, actors, directors, producers, musical and theatrical groups,
fictional characters, and others. It is a popular tourist destination.
vocabulary
Read the texts and fill in the gaps. Use the
words from Ex.3
in advance - заранее
Ambassador - посол, представитель
borough - район
to stroll - гулять, бродить
to stagger - шататься, поражаться
to embed - встроить, врезать
evoke - вызывать, пробуждать
gambling- азартная игра
hub – центр, средоточие
suspension - подвесной
to shroud - скрывать
paved - вымощенный
undeniable - безусловный
brass - латунь
terrazzo - мозаичный

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Tourist attractions in the USA
Correct the mistakes. Look through Ex.4 for help.
Ex.5
Put the pieces together.
Ex.6
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The Walk of Fame comprises more than 2,500 five-pointed stars
embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and
three blocks of Vine Street in Orlando. _____________________
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Manhattan is one of Washington’s five boroughs. ___________________
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San Francisco is made up of several unique districts, but none is so
famous as the French Quarter. _____________________
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The White house in New York is the official residence and office of the
President of the United States. _____________________
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Use for answer
Match a tourist attraction with a thing that it is.
Look through Ex.4 for help.
1.Hollywood Walk of Fame
a) a building
2.Las Vegas Strip
b) a bridge
3.Walt Disney World
c) a district
4.Golden Gate
is
I think …
I think the first combination of words/word is …
… is a/an …
Ex.7
d) a stretch of boulevard
5.White House
e) a borough and an island
6.Manhattan
f) an amusement park
7.French Quarter
g) a number of sidewalks
Ex.8
Answer the questions.
1) What theme parks does the Walt Disney World include?
2) When was the residence of the President built?
3) What color is the Golden Gate Bridge? Why?
4) What is the main attraction of the French Quarter?
5) What city is the gambling mecca of the world?
6) What can you see in Manhattan?
7) What do stars of the Walk of Fame mean?

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Read the texts.
Tourist attractions in the USA
Ex.9
Yellowstone National Park was the world’s first national park, set aside in 1872 to
preserve the vast number of geysers, hot springs, and other thermal areas, as well as to
protect the incredible wildlife and rugged beauty of the area. Yellowstone lies on top of a
gigantic hotspot where light, hot, molten mantle rock rises towards the surface.
Subsequently, the park contains half of all the world’s known geothermal features, with
more than 10,000 examples of geysers and hot springs. In addition, black bears, grizzly
bears, deer, elk, bison and wolves can all be found within the park borders.
1) Слово «Денали» на языке атабасков означает
«великий» и относится к горе Мак Кинли.
2) В пределах национального парка Йеллоустон
можно встретить черных медведей, медведей
гризли, оленей, лосей, зубров и волков.
3) Пожалуй, самой безошибочно узнаваемой
американской
достопримечательностью
является гора Рашмор.
4) Ниагарский водопад является одним из
самых впечатляющих природных чудес на
Североамериканском континенте.
5) Огромный размер Гранд Каньона и его
причудливый и красочный ландшафт
предлагают посетителям захватывающие
виды, которые не имеют равных во всем
мире.
Perhaps the most unmistakably American landmark is Mount Rushmore, a national
memorial located in South Dakota. Constructed in the early 20th century, Mount
Rushmore depicts the faces of four former American presidents, each of which is carved
and blasted from the side of a rock face. Visitors can admire the larger-than-life faces of
Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
The Denali National Park and Preserve is located in Interior Alaska and contains Mount
McKinley, the highest mountain in North America. The word “Denali” means “the high
one” in the native Athabaskan language and refers to Mount McKinley. In addition, the
park protects an incredible wilderness area that contains grizzly bears, caribou, moose,
wolves, and numerous other creatures.
The Grand Canyon is located in northern Arizona and is one of the great tourist
attractions in the United States. Carved over several million years by the Colorado River,
the canyon attains a depth of over 1.6 km (1 mile) and 446 km (277 miles) long. The
Grand Canyon is not the deepest or the longest canyon in the world but the overwhelming
size and its intricate and colorful landscape offer visitor spectacular vistas that are
unmatched throughout the world.
Situated between the state of New York and the province of Ontario, Niagara Falls is one
of the most spectacular natural wonders on the North American continent. Niagara Falls is
actually three different falls, the American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls.
Horseshoe Falls is located on the Canadian side while the other are located in New York.
With more than 14 million visitors each year it is one of the most visited tourist attraction
in the world.
Ex.10
Translate into English.
Are these statements true or false?
Ex.11
1
Mount McKinley is the highest mountain
in the world.
2
Grand Canyon is the deepest and the
longest canyon in the world.
3
Niagara Falls is actually five different
falls.
4
Mount Rushmore depicts the faces of four
former American presidents.
5
Yellowstone National Park
world’s first national park.
was
the

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Tourist attractions in the USA
Help Tina to write a postcard to her grandparents
using the information about tourist attractions in the
USA.
Ex.13
Dear Grandma and Grandpa,
Greetings from the USA. We’re
having a great time here.
____________ was fantastic. I
really enjoyed it! ______________
Also I went to _______________
yesterday and saw ____________.
Now I am in _________________.
I’m going to _________________.
I know that _______________.
Tomorrow, I am going to _______
_________. It’s supposed to be
very nice in the summer.
The weather is great. The people
are friendly.
Wish you were here,
Love,
Tina
Mr. and Mrs. Murphy
22 Farian Road
Dublin, Ireland
DI256FR
Find in the circle American
landmarks from the exercise 9.
Put extra letters in the box.
Ex.12

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1. Mount ______________
Crossword “Tourist attractions in the USA”
2. ______________ House
7. Hollywood Walk of _________
3. Walt ______________ World
8. ______________ Quarter
4. Golden ______________ Bridge
9. Las ______________ Strip
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5. _______________
10. ______________ National Park
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6. ______________ National Park
11. ______________ Falls
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12. ______________ Canyon
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