American cities. Washington, the Nations Capital Washington D.C. is situated on the Potomac River. The author of the design for the capital city was the. - презентация

1 American cities

2 Washington, the Nations Capital Washington D.C. is situated on the Potomac River. The author of the design for the capital city was the French engineer Pierre Charles LEnfant. Washington D.C. is situated on the Potomac River. The author of the design for the capital city was the French engineer Pierre Charles LEnfant.

3 Washington, the Nations Capital His design is based on Versailles, a palace near Paris. The capital city is criss- crossed by broad avenues, which meet in spacious squares and circles.

4 The central place of the city is the Mall, a large open space, a kind of park, stretching from the building of the Capitol to Lincoln Memorial, with Washington Memorial in the middle. The central place of the city is the Mall, a large open space, a kind of park, stretching from the building of the Capitol to Lincoln Memorial, with Washington Memorial in the middle.

5 There is only one business in Washington, and this business is government. When you are there, you can visit the White House. There is only one business in Washington, and this business is government. When you are there, you can visit the White House.

6 You wont see the president at work, but you will be able to see the work of the other two branches of government: You wont see the president at work, but you will be able to see the work of the other two branches of government: the Senate the Senate and the Supreme Court. and the Supreme Court. the House of Representatives the House of Representatives

7 Chicago It is situated on Lake Michigan. It is situated on Lake Michigan. It is one of the most populated cities in the United States. It is one of the most populated cities in the United States. Chicago is a natural link between the products of the Midwest and the markets of the East. Chicago is a natural link between the products of the Midwest and the markets of the East.

8 Chicago is a city of skyscrapers. The tallest buildings are the John Hancock Tower, the Standard Oil Building and the Sears Tower, which is the tallest building in the world. Chicago is a city of skyscrapers. The tallest buildings are the John Hancock Tower, the Standard Oil Building and the Sears Tower, which is the tallest building in the world.

9 Although Chicago is situated far away from any ocean, it is famous for its beaches. Most of the area along Lake Michigan is taken up by beaches and parks. Although Chicago is situated far away from any ocean, it is famous for its beaches. Most of the area along Lake Michigan is taken up by beaches and parks.

10 Los Angeles It is known as the centre of movie industry. Many film stars live in or near Los Angeles. It is known as the centre of movie industry. Many film stars live in or near Los Angeles. It is a rich and glamorous place. It is a rich and glamorous place.

11 The Beverly Hills area is famous for its beautiful mansions and high-priced shops. The Beverly Hills area is famous for its beautiful mansions and high-priced shops.

12 The port of Los Angeles handles more cargo than New York. The port of Los Angeles handles more cargo than New York. It is also a big centre of manufacturing, finance, oil and trade. It is also a big centre of manufacturing, finance, oil and trade.

13 New York It is one of the largest and most exciting cities in the world. It is one of the largest and most exciting cities in the world. New York is situated at the mouth of the Hudson River, where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. New York is situated at the mouth of the Hudson River, where it empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

14 Its central part is the borough of Manhattan. Its central part is the borough of Manhattan. Manhattan is an island 13 miles long and 2 miles wide. Manhattan is an island 13 miles long and 2 miles wide. It is the centre of finance, advertising, art, theatre, fashion. It is the centre of finance, advertising, art, theatre, fashion.

15 The New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange are located in the Wall Street Area, as well as many banks and offices of many large corporations. The New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange are located in the Wall Street Area, as well as many banks and offices of many large corporations.

16 Chinatown is an immigrant area that is still growing. Chinatown is an immigrant area that is still growing. It has seven newspapers of its own. It has seven newspapers of its own. Its 200 restaurants serve traditional Chinese food. Its 200 restaurants serve traditional Chinese food.

17 Many of New York offices and jobs are concentrated in Midtown, as well as many of its famous skyscrapers. Many of New York offices and jobs are concentrated in Midtown, as well as many of its famous skyscrapers.

18 The most beautiful and famous of the art deco skyscrapers are the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building. The most beautiful and famous of the art deco skyscrapers are the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building.