– Where is America situated?
– What countries borders the USA with?
– What oceans is the USA washed by?
– How large is the territory of the country?
– What is the population of America?
– What rivers, lakes and mountains can you name?
– How many states does the USA consists of today? Can you name any of them?
– What is the climate of the country?
– What are the biggest cities of America? Where are they situated? What do you know about the capital of the USA?
– What city is called “modern Babylon” now? Why is it called so?
– Why do tourists have a greater chance of having a heart attack in Las Vegas than in any other American city?
– Do you know the name of the country’s greatest railway centre? This city has been named the nation’s bread basket. What is the name of this city?
– What is Hollywood? Where is it situated? Where can visitors to Hollywood go to? What other place in southern California is the main destination of countless tourists?
– What is the development of San Francisco connected with? What unique bridges connect San Francisco with the Mainland?
– This city was the first capital of the United States of America from 1790 to 1800. It is considered to be an important political centre of the USA. It is a seaport and a shipping centre, an important manufacturing centre. There are many skyscrapers in it. What is the name of the city?
– Why do you think people like to shop in malls? Would you like to live in a condo-mall? Why or why not?
– If you have a chance to visit America which cities would you go to? Why?
X. Act out the situations:
1. Обсудите с вашим однокурсником основные географические данные Америки (местоположение, климат, природные богатства страны).
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2. Представьте, что вы проезжаете мимо Статуи Свободы. Ваш друг знает историю создания этого памятника. Расспросите его об этом символе свободы.
3. Вы с однокурсниками прочитали интересную информацию о крупных городах Америки. Обменяйтесь мнениями о том, чем знамениты эти города.
4. Ваш друг посетил один из современных торговых центров Америки. Расспросите его об особенностях этого центра, о том, что он купил, где обедал и как провел время там.