1.Match the words together
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2.Complete the sentences with the words from ex.1 and know what Thanksgiving Day is.
Thanksgiving is a ___________on the fourth Thursday of each November. Americans of all religions _____________with big ___________and family reunions. It is a time to _______________in life and to be ___________. Turkey is a ______________ on Thanksgiving Day.
3.Put the sentences into the logical order and know about the origin of this holiday.
- Their first winter was difficult, and many of the Pilgrims died.
- That was the first Thanksgiving.
- They were a group of English settlers who came to Massachusetts in 1620.
- But the following year, the corn harvest was good.
- This holiday was founded by the Pilgrims.
- And there was celebration for three days.
- The Pilgrims came to America because they wanted religious freedom.
4.Make up the sentences and know what people do on Thanksgiving Day.
1. cities, many, have, every, parades, Thanksgiving Day, American, large.
2. in the parade, famous, stars, television, take part, bands, and, the United States, from all over.
3. watch, million, this, more, 55, than, people, parade, on TV.
4. college, watching, football games, also, is, a Thanksgiving Day activity, typical, on TV.
5.Read the definitions and guess the words.
1. a bird that looks like a large chicken and is often eaten at Christmas and at Thanksgiving
2. a public celebration when musical bands, brightly decorated vehicles move down the street
3. an occasion or party when you celebrate something
4. a famous and successful actor, musician, or sports player
5. the main meal of the day, eaten in the middle of the day or the evening
6. the time when crops are gathered from the fields, or the act of gathering them
7. a group of people who are related to each other, especially a mother, a father, and their children
8. someone who goes to live in a country or area where not many people like them have lived before, and that is a long way from any towns or cities
9. an activity or sport in which people compete with each other according to agreed rules
10. a school for advanced education, especially in a particular profession or skill
6. Speak about Thanksgiving Day
TOPIC 68. WASHINGTON, D.C.
1. Read the text about the capital of the USA. Translate the underlined words.
Washington, D.C.
Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It is located in the District of Columbia. The district is named in honour of Columbus, the discoverer of America.
Washington was found ed in 1791. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There are many parks, wide streets and impressive buildings. In the centre of the city, there is Capitol Park, where visitors can see the Capitol, the home of the American Congress.
Many visitors come to Washington to see the White House. It is the oldest public structure in the capital, built in 1799. The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States. There are more than hundred rooms in the White House. The largest room in this building is the East Room, the scene of many state receptions and dances. Other famous rooms are: the Green Room, the Blue Room, the Red Room, which is used for afternoon tea and for receptions before state dinner.
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Other landmarks of Washington are memorials, dedicated to three American Presidents the Washington, the Lincoln and the Jefferson Memorials.
The Library of Congress, which holds five million books, the National Gallery of Art, the Capitol; are also the famous sights of Washington.
The Capitol is located in the very centre of Washington, not far from the Library of Congress. It is situated on the Capitol Hill, the highest point of the city. The Capitol is the highest building in Washington. There is a law in Washington not to build buildings higher than the Capitol. It is the home of the United States government.
2. Answer the questions
1. Where is Washington located?
2. When was the city founded?
3. How many rooms are there in the White House?
4. What are the famous rooms?
5. What are other landmarks of Washington?
6. Where is the Capitol located?
7. What law is there in Washington?
3. Speak about the capital of the USA
