Graduation exam theme: Cities of the USA.

1. Cities
of the USA

2. New York
One of the most important financial,
commercial and cultural centres in the world.
Population - about 8 million people.
Nickname - "The Big Apple "
Frank Sinatra –"It is city that never sleeps "

3. New York
The largest city of the USA.
One of the largest cities of the world.
The biggest port in the USA.
Situated in the north-eastern coast of the USA,
by the Atlantic ocean.

4. Parts of New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Queens
Staten Island

5. NewYork – famous squares
Times Square
Madison Square
New York - famous streets
Broadway - cultural life, many theatres, cinemas
Wall Street - centre of financial services
Fifth Avenue - main shopping area, luxury stores

6. Statue of Liberty
Situated on the Liberty Island.
The gift from France to the people of the
USA in 1886.
It is a symbol of hope and freedom.
46 m high, 225 tones.

7. Other places of interest in NY
Brooklyn Bridge
The Empire State Building
One World Trade Center
Central Park

8. New York – transportation system
Four airports (for example J.F. Kennedy or
LaGuardia).
New York’s subway
The largest subway system in the world.
It was opened in 1904.
It has got 468 stations
and it is more than 1,000 km long.
Yellow taxi cars - cabs

9. Top NYC attractions
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10. Washington, D.C.
The capital of the USA.
Situated on the eastern coast of the USA on the
Potomac River.
Lies in a special territory called the District
of Columbia (D.C.).
It was named after the first US president,
George Washington.

11. White House
The official residence of the President of the US.
Offices and official places on the first floor.
Private rooms on the second and third floor.
It has 132 rooms and 20 baths and showers.
Some rooms are open to the public (East Room).

12. Places of interest – the White House

13. Capitol
Situated on Capitol Hill.
The highest building in Washington D.C.
The saet of the Senate.

15. WashingtonMonument
The world’s tallest stone structure.
It serves as a lookout tower.
Nickname is „The Needle“

17. Pentagon
The headquarters of the Ministry of Defense.
Largest office building in the world – 23,000 people.

18. Arlington National Cemetery
Soldiers have been buried here since the Civil War.
Over 260,000 graves.

19. Lincoln Memorial
Built in the classic
style of a Greek
temple.
Inside is 6m high
marble statue of
Abraham Lincoln
seated in a chair.

20. Los Angeles
The second largest city of the USA.
Situated in California on the western coast of
the USA.
Famous for Hollywood, nice beaches
and the biggest ZOO in the world.

21. Los Angeles

22. Hollywood
Centre of film industry.
Beverly Hills is world-famous luxurious
quarter with famous residents.
Miles of beautiful beaches (Santa Monica,
Malibu).
Disneyland – the most popular amusement
park in the world.

23. Hollywood Walk of FameHollywood Walk of FameDisneylandDisneylandSanta MonicaSanta Monica

24. San Francisco
Situated in California on the western coast of
the USA.
Famous for cable cars, Golden Gate Bridge
and military prison Alcatraz.

25. San Francisco
Famous for its hilly relief and cable cars.

26. Alcatraz Island – a military prison

27. Golden Gate Bridge
Built in 1937
2735 meters long
6 traffic lines
40 millions cars a year
Toll – 3 $

29. Las Vegas
Situated in Nevada desert.
City of hazard, casinos and shows.
Known for gambling and nightlife.

30. Caesar's Palace FountainCaesar's Palace Fountain

31. DetroitDetroit
The center of the U.S. automobile industry
"Big Three" auto manufacturers are
General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler
The nickname is "Motor City"

32. Henry Ford Model T, 1908