What do you know about the USA?

WARMING UP
TONGUE-TWISTERS
PROVERBS

ALL CATS ARE GREY IN THE DARK.
НОЧЬЮ ВСЕ КОШКИ СЕРЫ.

A NEW BROOM SWEEPS CLEAN.
НОВАЯ МЕТЛА ПО-НОВОМУ МЕТЕТ.

The devil is not so black as he is painted.
Не так страшен черт, как его рисуют.

DON’T LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH.
ДАРЕНОМУ КОНЮ В ЗУБЫ НЕ СМОТРЯТ.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON.
ЯБЛОКО ОТ ЯБЛОНИ НЕДАЛЕКО ПАДАЕТ.

TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE.
ОДНА ГОЛОВА ХОРОШО, А ДВЕ ЛУЧШЕ.

IT IS NO USE CRYING OVER SPILT MILK.
СЛЕЗАМИ ГОРЮ НЕ ПОМОЖЕШЬ.

THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM.
КТО РАНО ВСТАЕТ, ТОМУ БОГ ПОДАЕТ.

THERE IS A BLACK SHEEP IN EVERY FLOCK.
В СЕМЬЕ НЕ БЕЗ УРОДА.

THE MAIN PART
THE LONGEST
THE LARGEST
THE OLDEST

The largest city
The largest state
The smallest state
The longest river
The coldest state
The highest peak
The oldest university
The state which is rich in coal
The most charming
fascinating waterfall
in North America
New York
Alaska
Rhode Island
the Mississippi
Alaska
McKinley
Harvard, 1638
Illinois
the Niagara Falls

TOWNS AND CITIES

GUESS THE CITIES
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SAN FRANCISCO
It is one of the biggest and ports in the west of the USA. It is an important military base of it. It is a ship- building centre. It is situated on seven hills.

LOS ANGELES
This town and its surroundings are rich in entertainments and attractions. Disneyland is one of them and not far from this town is Hollywood, the centre of the US film business.

PHILADELPHIA
It is an important commercial manufacturing and shipping centre and a port. It is the second main centre of business along the Atlantic seacoast. It was the first capital of the USA.

CHICAGO
It is a leading industrial city. It is well – known for its revolutionary traditions. It is situated on Lake Michigan.

WASHINGTON
This city has got a lot of libraries and magnificent buildings. It is the city without industry. It is called in honour of the first President.

NEW YORK
The city is famous for its skyscrapers. People from all over the world live there. It is an economic centre of the USA with the population of over one million.

LAS VEGAS
The super hotels and casinos of this city use so much known that it has been nicknamed the city of lights. The city is open 24 hours a day. It is famous for its shows too.

CAMOMILE

Who was the first American President?
GEORGE WASHINGTON

What is the name given to the official residence of the President of the USA in Washington?
THE WHITE HOUSE

What is the national flag of the USA called?
THE STARS AND STRIPES

What kind of music first developed in New Orleans?
JAZZ

On what river is the capital of the United States situated?
THE POTOMAC RIVER

What animal is a symbol of the US government?
THE BALD EAGLE

What is the nickname of the US government?
UNCLE SAM

What is the Day of National Independence in the USA?
JULY, 4

What monument in Washington is called “the pencil”?
THE TALL COLUMN SET UP TO COMMEMORATE
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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