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Презентация на тему вашингтон русском языке. Презентация на тему "Washington" на английском. Фрагменты из презентации

Округ Колумбия Вашингтон город, столица Соединённых Штатов Америки. Официальное название округ Колумбия. Чтобы не путать город с одноимённым штатом на северо-западе страны, американцы в разговорной речи обычно называют город «Ди-Си» или «Вашингтон, Ди-Си».

Вашингтон называют сердцем и политическим центром США, где работают и живут американские президенты. Основная часть населения занята на государственной службе, в сфере услуг, в торговле и финансах. Имеются предприятия пищевой, полиграфической, военной промышленности.

РЕЛИГИЯ Большинство жителей города являются христианами 28 % жителей католики, 9,1 % американские баптисты, 6,8 % южные баптисты, 1,3 % православные христиане и 13 % составляют представители других христианских верований. Исламское население города составляет 10,6 %, представители иудаизма составляют 4,5 % от всего населения. 26,8 % всех горожан придерживаются других вер или вообще не практикуют никакую религию.

Белый дом был официальной резиденцией всех Президентов США, за исключением Джорджа Вашингтона, который занимал этот пост с 1789 по 1797 годы. На момент завершения строительства Белого дома в 1800 году Президентом страны являлся Джон Адамс. В августе 1814 года Белый дом был сожжен британцами, после чего реконструирован и восстановлен. Изображён на банкноте в 20 долларов. Состоит из 132 комнат, каждая из которых по-своему неповторима. Президент работает в Овальной комнате. Самая большая – Восточная комната, предназначенная для деловых встреч и пресс- конференций. Самая красивая – Голубая комната для приема гостей.

Зал дипломатических приемов Белого дома Зал дипломатических приемов, одно из трех овальных помещений центральной части Белого дома, является входом в здание со стороны Южной лужайке. Именно здесь проводится прием иностранных послов, вручающих свои верительные грамоты.

Авраам Линкольн, шестнадцатый президент США вошел в историю как освободитель страны от рабства, и в благодарность за неоспоримые заслуги перед Отечеством в исторической части столицы США, города Вашингтона, в комплексе Национальная Аллея, ему был воздвигнут мемориал с благодарственной надписью: «В этом храме, как и в сердцах людей, для которых он спас единство, память об Аврааме Линкольне сохранится навсегда».

Мемориал памяти. Мемориал ветеранов войны национальный мемориал США, расположенный в Вашингтоне и посвящённый американским военнослужащим, погибшим или пропавшим без вести в ходе войны во Вьетнаме. Мемориал состоит из трёх частей Стены Мемориала ветеранов Вьетнама, скульптуры «Три солдата» и Мемориала женщин Вьетнама.

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History The choice of the capital of the new state after the American revolution was difficult, since the role of the claimed many of the city. As a result, in 1790 it was decided to build a new city in the area of the Potomac river. The capital was called Washington in honor of the first President, George Washington. The first architect, who planned and designed the city, became the Frenchman Pierre Lanfan. In 1801 was officially established the Federal district of Columbia, which includes the city of Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria, as well as Washington County and the County of Alexandria.

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The population in the administrative borders Administratively, the city of Washington since 1871 year coincides with the district of Columbia. Area - 0,2 thousand km2. Within the Federal district 602 thousand inhabitants (2010; in 1910 was 331 thousand. in the 1950 - 802 thousand inhabitants). With the suburbs (in the States of Maryland and Virginia) - 5.4 million inhabitants (2010).

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White House The residence of the President of the United States. Is located in Washington (district of Columbia) to the following address: Pennsylvania Avenue, 1600, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States. The white house was the official residence of the Presidents of the USA, with the exception of George Washington, who occupied this post from 1789 to 1797 years. At the time of the completion of the construction of the White house in 1800, the President of the country was John Adams. In August 1814, the White house was burned by the British, then reconstructed and restored. Depicted on banknotes of 20 dollars.

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Wall The wall of the Memorial to the veterans of Vietnam is the most famous part of the monument, it"s usually it is associated with himself memorial. It is often simply called the Wall. Structurally, it consists of two walls of black granite (Western and Eastern), the United under an obtuse angle 125 degrees 12′. The total length of the Walls - 75 meters. Its height increases from the ends of the Western and Eastern walls to the place of their connection and the highest point is 3 m. The wall is located in the hollow below the surface level, and its upper edge is connected with the lawn. On the Wall are listed the names of all U.S. servicemen killed or missing in South-East Asia

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Three soldiers The creation of the statues of the Three soldiers were contradictions that have arisen around the selected Maya Lin"s design. In 1984, bronze sculpture, created by Frederick Garth, was added to the memorial. The three soldiers - white, African-American and Latin - standing at some distance from the wall and looked in her direction, making a single composition.

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Memorial for women of Vietnam 11 November 1993, was opened a memorial Viet Nam women"s dedicated to all the American women who served in the South-East Asia (mainly in the role of nurses). The sculpture was designed by Glenna Gudark.

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Washington Monument Faced with merilendskim marble granite obelisk weight of 91 thousand tons and height of 169 meters. Was erected in 1848-84, in Washington, D.C. between the White house and the Capitol, according to the project of the Robert mills as a monument to the first President of the United States, George Washington. Before the building of the Eiffel tower was the tallest building on Earth. On the top of the monument, you can climb the stairs from 896 stairs or by lift. Interesting is the fact that, from the East side to the top of the monument carved 2 Latin words «decet Laus Deo», that in translation means «Glory to God.» Every new day in the capital of the United States begins with the fact that the first ray of sun shines on this title. The process of creating the monument began in 1832 (this year, the Washington celebrated its 100-year anniversary). Modern monument represents a hollow pillar, which has in its upper part четырехгранную pyramid, inside of which is the viewing platform with eight Windows on all four sides

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Lincoln Memorial 1. located on the Esplanade in the centre of Washington. Was built in honor of the sixteenth President of the United States Abraham Lincoln. His presidency fell on the years of the Civil war (1861-1865). Memorial, built in 1914-1922 years, a symbol of faith Lincoln in the fact that all people should be free. 2. Compositionally the building symbolizes the Union. Along its perimeter are 36 columns, just as many States United by the time of the death of Lincoln. The names of the 48 United States (and that is how much they were to 1922 - the moment of completion of construction of memorial) broken along the outside wall of the building. Tablet with the name of the last two acceding States of Alaska and Hawaii - is located on the approaches to the memorial. 3. In the premises of the memorial is the statue of Lincoln: sitting President facing to the memorial of Washington and the Capitol. The statue of Lincoln 19 feet (5.79 m.) in height and weighs 175 tons. In the room there are also two huge stone slabs: on the one engraved text of the second inaugural treatment of Lincoln, and on the other – it Gettinsbergskayait. Two murals allegorically represent the principles of freedom, justice, unity, brotherhood and charity.

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A monument to victims of communism memorial in Washington, DC (USA) at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and G street two blocks from the train station and at a distance of visibility of the Capitol. Memorial is intended, according to its creators, to perpetuate the memory of the more than one hundred million victims of communism, the glory of those who successfully resisted Communist tyranny, to tell the current and future generations about the crimes of communism against humanity, and thank those who helped win the Cold war

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Capitol residence of the U.S. Congress on Capitol hill in Washington, ideological and town-planning center of the district of Columbia. Connects to the Washington Monument and The Lincoln 1800-metre National alley. To the East of the parliamentary centre spread the Library of Congress and the residence of the Supreme court of the United States (up to 1935, the meeting of the Supreme court were in the Capitol).

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Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It’s situated in the District of Columbia and is like no other city in the USA. Washington was named after the first US President George Washington. Washington was first settled in 1790 and since 1800 it has been the federal capital.

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The beautiful home of every president of the USA, except the first president. This is the oldest public building in Washington, D.C, and has the most famous address in the USA – 1660 Pennsylvania Avenue. Cosists of 132 rooms. Open for tours10:00 a.m. to noon.

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The tallest building in Washington, D.S., and the most famous building in the US, because this is where laws are made. The Capitol is surrounded by a beautiful garden with many trees and flowers. It is situated on Capitol Hill. The Capitol was built according to plans of William Thorton.

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The Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the largest nathional library in the States. It contains more than 13 million books, more than 19 manuscripsts, including the personal papers of the US presidents. It takes 340 miles of shelves to hold all the books.

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Washington monument

This monument was built in honor of George Washington. It is 555 feet tall and provides a panoramic view of Washington, D.C., via elevator. It is called “The Pencil”, because it is one of the tallest stone construction in the world and in the USA. Located south of the White House.

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Gefferson memorial

This is the Jefferson Memorial built in honour of Thomas Jefferson. Inside is a 19 – foot statue of Thomas Jefferson standing on a 6 – foot pedestal. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. He was the first President of the United States.

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Lincoln Memorial

This is the Lincoln memorial, built in honour of Abraham Lincoln. It was built in the style of classic Greek temple. It has 36 columns. Each column represents the state in the Union at the time of Lincoln’s death. But the dominant feature of the building is the realistic figure of Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President of the United States in 1861.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -

the Capital of the USA

District of Columbia - Округ Колумбия

Potomac - Потомак

George Washington - Джордж Вашингтон

White House - Белый Дом

Capitol - Капитолий

Washington Monument - Монумент Вашингтона

Sights - достопримечательности

Buildings - здания

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever been to Washington D.C.? No?

Then please see below the main facts about this wonderful city

The population on Washington is about 600 thousand people

It was found in the 16 th of July, 1790 and named after George Washington, the first president of the USA.

The city is located in the eastern part of the USA on the river Potomac

Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States of America.

GEORGE WASHINGTON

George Washington is the first President of the USA.

He was born in 1732 in Virgin state in poor family.

In 1789 George Washington was elected as a President of the United States of America. And in 1792 he was elected secondarily. He formed the system of governance (правление).

George Washington died in 1799 when he was 67 years old in his estate (имение) .

George Washington

POPULATION OF WASHINGTON D.C.

Population of Washington is not big.

Currently the population of the city is 600 000 people.

50,7% - African Americans

0,3% - Native Americans.

HISTORY OF WASHINGTON D.C.

In 16 th of July, 1790 Congress of the USA approved the place for future capital. It was a place between two states: Virgin and Maryland, on the Potomac river.

The project of the city was created by French engineer Pierre-Charles Lanfan.

In 1814 Washington D.C. was annexed by British army and burned. It was restored later.

In 1862 slavery was abolished in Washington. And thousands of African Americans came to the city.

From 1801 till our days Washington D.C. is ruled by Congress of the USA, Mayor and Legislative Council.

A project of the city

Current mayor of Washington is Muriel Bowser (43 years old).

Muriel Bowser

Congress of the USA

Potomac river

Washington climate is subtropical.

Winter is not cold usually (from -3°C to +6°C). However there are frozen sometimes (-12°C) and snows in January-February.

Spring is sunny and dry as a rule. It comes in the end of March.

Summer is hot and wet. Average degree is around +32°C. Usually hot weather comes in May and runs till September.

Autumn is the most beautiful time in Washington. It is warm and rains are not often.

WASHIGTON SIGHTS

There are many interesting places in the city. So if you are going to visit Washington one day try to see them.

Here are some of Washington’s attractions:

THE MAIN BUILDINGS

Capitol

White House

Washington monument

The seat of the USA Congress and the branch of the US Federal government. Capitol is the highest building in Washington and it is forbidden to build anything higher.

The monument was built to commemorate George Washington. It is located between White House and the Capitol

The official residence and a workplace of the president of the USA. The house was built between 1792 and 1800.

TRANSPORT

There are different kinds of transport in Washington D.C:

Metro

It was opened in 1976 and currently there are 91 stations. Every day 500 000 people use metro.

2. Busses

There are also huge buss park in the city

Washington metro

3. Bicycles

In Washington you can rent a bicycle any time using a system Smart Bike DC. People in Washington use bicycles very often.

4. Airports

Washington has 3 airports. The biggest one is Dallas airport

Also people in city can use their personal cars

Airport

Washington – is the capital of the USA
It is situated on the Potomac river
The area is about 177 km^2
The population is about 600 000 people
Climate is subtropical
The main buildings are: Capitol, Washington Monument, White House

Washington is situated ___ District of Columbia
The city is located ____ the Potomac river
George Washington was born ____ 1732 ____ a poor family
____ Saturdays and Sundays people don’t work
The Washington Monument is ____ White House and Capitol
About 600 thousand people live ____ Washington
____ winter it is not very cold

В учебнике по английскому языку у дочки было задание подготовить презентацию про один из штатов США. Дочка решила сделать презентацию про штат Вашингтон (не путать с городом — столицей Вашингтон). Готовую презентацию даже показали ученикам 8 класса.

Washington is a state in the northwest of the United States, the 42nd state in the country. The capital is the city of Olympia, the largest city is Seattle. The population is about 7 million people.

The capital is the city of Olympia

To avoid confusion with the US capital, the name of the latter is usually accompanied by the phrase «District of Columbia». The official nickname is «Evergreen State».

In the north, Washington is bordered by the Canadian province of British Columbia, in the east — with the state of Idaho, in the south — with the state of Oregon. In the west it is washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Where does Washington US located?

The total area is one hundred eighty five thousand km² (the 18th place in the USA), out of which one hundred seventy three thousand km² on land.

On the coast of the state lies Cape Alava, the westernmost point of the Continental states.

Cape Alava is the westernmost point of the Continental states

Ethnic origin of inhabitants:

21 % Germans

13% The British

13% Irish

And others.

The state of Washington has a system of state highways, as well as an advanced ferry system, which is the largest in the country and the third largest in the world.

The state of Washington has a system of state highways

There are also 140 public airfields in Washington State, including 16 state airports owned by the Washington State Department of Transportation. In addition, Seattle hosts the Boeing Field, one of the busiest airports in the US for freight and special purposes. The unique geographical location of Washington State determined its exceptional needs for various modes of transport.