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Radoslava Vysloužilová
Reálie anglicky mluvících zemí
Places of interest in the north and east of the United
States
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25. 1. 2014
Žáci středních škol
places of interest, basic info,US
Tato prezentace slouží k zopakování základních informací o
zajímavých místech ve Spojených státech – v jejich severní
a východní části.
Places of interest in the north
and east of the United States
SHAWN WILSON. Wikipedia.org [online]. [cit. 25.1.2014]. Dostupné na WWW:
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DetroitSkyline.jpg
Detroit
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largest city of Michigan
largest city on the United States-Canada border
founded by the French in 1701
known for its car manufacturing which began in 1899
headquarters of Ford, Chrysler and General Motors
sometimes called the "Motor City”
NEZNÁMÝ AUTOR. www.autodoplnky.cz [online]. [cit. 25.1.2014]. Dostupné na WWW:
http://www.autodoplnky.cz/picture/automobilky/ford/ford-logo-big.jpg
Chicago
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next to Lake Michigan
the third most populous city in the United States
in Illinois
the area began settlement with the opening of the Erie Canal and
grew rapidly
• in 1920s during prohibition Chicago became notorious for the
activity of its gangsters (Al Capone)
• O'Hare International Airport: the second-busiest airport in the
world
• Willis Tower: the highest skyscraper in the United States
Willis Tower
NEZNÁMÝ AUTOR. Wikipedia.org [online]. [cit. 25.1.2014]. Dostupné na WWW:
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sears_Tower_ss.jpg
Niagara Falls
• three waterfalls on the
Niagara River
• on the border between
the United States (New
York) and Canada
• the Horseshoe Falls
(the Canadian Falls),
the American Falls,
and small Bridal Veil
Falls
POLLINATOR. Wikipedia.org [online]. [cit. 25.1.2014]. Dostupné na WWW:
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Niagara3573.jpg
Boston
• the capital city of Massachusetts
• founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England – one of he
oldest cities in the United States
• 1636: Harvard University – the first one in the the United States
• often called the Cradle of Liberty, lies in Cambridge (very close to
Boston)
• famous for the Boston Tea Party which started the American
Revolution in 1775
Harvard University
• a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts
• established in 1636
• eight Presidents of the United States have graduated from Harvard
college and schools (George W. Bush, John Adams, John Quincy
Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D.
Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama)
NEZNÁMÝ AUTOR. Wikipedia.org [online]. [cit. 25.1.2014]. Dostupné na WWW:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/Harvard_college_-_annenberg_hall.jpg
Philadelphia
• the biggest city in Pennsylvania, and the fifth biggest city in the
United States
• settled around 1640
• the first seat of Congress
• between 1790-1800 the capital of the United States
• the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed
here
NEZNÁMÝ AUTOR. photos.visitphilly.com [online]. [cit. 25.1.2014]. Dostupné na WWW:
http://photos.visitphilly.com/university-city-philadelphia-skyline-day-1400vp.jpg
Yellowstone National Park
• established in 1872 - widely
held to be the first national
park in the world
• mainly in Wyoming, partly
extends into Montana and
Idaho
• UNESCO World Heritage
Site
• famous for its geysers and
hot springs
• home of wolves, grizzly bears,
buffaloes, elks, deer
BARRY O‘NEILL. Wikipedia.org [online]. [cit. 25.1.2014]. Dostupné na WWW:
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WolfRunningInSnow.jpg
ED AUSTIN. Wikipedia.org [online]. [cit. 25.1.2014]. Dostupné na WWW:
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Yellowstone_River_in_Hayden_Valley.jpg
Salt Lake City
• the capital and largest city
of Utah
• founded by the Mormons their official headquarters
• named after the Great Salt
Lake, which is near the city
• the 2002 Winter Olympics
(the XIX Olympic Winter
Games) were held here –
olympic flame is pictured
PRESTON KERES. Wikipedia.org [online]. [cit. 25.1.2014]. Dostupné na WWW:
Http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2002_Winter_Olympics_flame.jpg
Answer the following questions.
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Detroit is a centre of ________ industry.
The 2002 Winter Olympics were held in _____________.
Who was Al Capone and with which city was he connected?
Niagara Falls consist of _____ falls.
Who established Boston?
Boston is the capital city of ___________.
How many U.S. presidents graduated from Harvard?
When was Harvard University established?
Where were the Declaration of Independence and the
Constitution signed?
10. What do you remember about the Yellowstone National Park?
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