Podpora rozvoje cizích jazyků pro Evropu 21. stol.

1. Podpora rozvoje cizích jazyků pro Evropu 21. stol. INVESTICE DO ROZVOJE VZDĚLÁVÁNÍ Tento projekt je spolufinancován Evropským sociálním fondem a státním rozpočtem České republiky.

2. The USA

3. Basic Facts • Capital:Washington D.C. • Official name:The United States of America • Metropolitan areas:New York - Boston, Metro Atlanta, Baltimore – Washington D.C. • Symbols of the USA:flag + the Great Seal (eagle holds an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing desire for peace and the ability to wage war)

4. Land and Climate • Area 9,372,571 sq km • Includes Alaska and Hawaii • Highest point:Mount McKinley – 6,194 m • Lowest point:Death Walley – 86 m below sea level • Climate:West coast influenced by the Pacific Ocean (mild summers, cool winters), inland southwest desert and semi-desert, very hot in summer, Alaska is arctic, Hawaii tropical)

5. Government • Form of government:Federal republic • Head of state:President (elected every 4 years) • Legislature:Congress (consisting of two houses – Senate + House of Representatives) • Three separate branches:executive (President)legislative (Congress)juridical (Supreme Court) • Subdivisions:50 states with local subdivisions

6. People and Economy • Population:304,534,000 (2008 estimate) • Major ethnic groups:Caucasian (white), African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American • Important products: food, beverages, cars, airplanes, communication equipment • Major imported goods:petroleum, cars, clothing

7. Regions • New England:Boston – cultural and educational centreVermont – a state with typical rural settlements and farms • The Middle Atlantic Region:New York City – the largest city in the United StatesNiagara Falls – 50 m high and more than a kilometer widePhiladelphia – a major city, Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed • The South:Washington D.C. - the capital, the headquarters fo federal governmentAtlanta – a cultural and financial centreNew Orleans – a city with typical French atmosphere

8. Regions • The Midwest:Chicago – the third largest city, the Sears TowersDetroit – a city of famous car productionMinneapolis – a city with “skyways”, passages between buildings above street level • The North West Region:Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, Yosemite National ParkSalt Lake City – MormonsAlaska – Inuits (native population) • The Southwest and Hawaii:San Francisco – The Golden Gate Bridge, AlcatrazLos Angeles – film industry, Hollywood, Beverly HillsThe Grand Canyon – 30 km wide and 1.6 km deepLas Vegas – famous for casinos

9. Washington D.C. • The capital • On the east coast on the Potomac river • Covers the District of Columbia (D.C.) • George Washington chose it as a capital in 1791 to replace Philadelphia as nation's capital in 1800 • Divided into 4 parts, named for its direction from Capitol (NW, NE, SW, SE) • The government buildings:The White HouseCapitol (houses the Congress)The Lincoln Memorial, the Supreme Court, the Washington Monument etc.

10. New York City • The largest city in the USA • Founded by Dutch settlers in 1626 who purchased Manhattan (then New Amsterdam) from Native Am. for 24 USD • Lies on Hudson river • Divided into 5 parts • Manhattan has the tallest buildings, nation's largest schools and famous financial centre • The Bronx – a residential area, south Bronx is home to hip-hop • Queens – the largest borough with airports • Brooklyn with coney Island and Staten Island

11. Hollywood Alcatraz Harvard University Amish people Independence Hall Niagara Falls “winter holiday state” Jazz Elvis Presley Booming desert metropolis Mount Rushmore casinos Think of the best characteristic of the following places • Los Angeles • San Francisco • Boston • Pennsylvania Dutch Country • Philadelphia • Great Lakes • Florida • New Orleans • Memphis • Phoenix • Black Hills • Las Vegas

12. INVESTICE DO ROZVOJE VZDĚLÁVÁNÍ Tato výuková prezentace byla pořízena z finančních prostředků hrazených Evropským sociálním fondem a rozpočtem České republiky. Tento projekt je spolufinancován Evropským sociálním fondem a státním rozpočtem České republiky.