Washington was founded in 1791 for the purpose of serving as the capital of the United States of America. George Washington chose the place located midway to keep at close touch as possible between the states. Washington is quite new as it didn't exist for two hundred years. The population of the city is nearly million people. It is not a very large city, but it is very important as the capital of the USA. There is a law in Washington against building structures higher than the Capitol; therefore it presents a different appearance from New York with its skyscrapers.
Washington has many historical places. The largest and tallest is the Capitol, where the Congress meets. It is a very beautiful building with white marble columns. Not far from the Capitol is the Library of Congress. It holds five million books.
The White House, the residence of the president is the oldest public structure in the capital and one of the most beautiful. It was built in 1799. It is a two storied white building. It is said that in 1812 when England was at war with America the British entered the city and some of the buildings, including the Capitol and the house of the president were set on fire. Two years later in order to hide the marks of the fire, the brown stone walls of the president's home were painted white and it has been the White House ever since.
Not far from the Capitol is the Washington monument, which looks like a very big pencil. It rises 160 meters and it is empty inside. A special lift brings visitors to the top in 70 seconds from where they can enjoy a view of the city.
The Jefferson Memorial was built in memory of the third President of the USA Thomas Jefferson, who was also the author of the Declaration of Independence. The Memorial is surrounded by cherry trees.
The Lincoln Memorial is devoted to the memory of the sixteenth President of the USA, the author of the Emancipation Proclamation, which gave freedom to Negro slaves in AmericaПоделитесь своими знаниями, ответьте на вопрос:
Correct the mistakes (исправь ошибки) 1.bill, what do you laughing at? 2.is he running quick? 3. -what are they talking now? -they are talking about the party 4. she felt terrible. she could hard wait 5. boys, tou must always listen your teacher! 6. nobody didn`t think about the future. 7. why is mrs white look so angry? what has happened? 8. what are they fond? 9. does he enjoy to listen to classical music? 10. will be there any toys for little tom?
2.Is he running quickly?
3. -What are they talking about now?
-They are talking about the party
4. She felt terrible. She could hardly wait
5. Boys, you must always listen to your teacher!
6. Nobody doesn`t think about the future.
7. Why does Mrs White look so angry?
What has happened?
8. What are they fond of?
9. Does he enjoy listening to classical music?
10. Will there be any toys for little Tom?