Match the words with their meanings.
1. amendment a. исполнительный
2. officials b. министры
3. proclaim c. государственный секретарь
4. legislative d. кабинет (министров)
5. executive e. отменять
6. judiciary f. должностные лица, чиновники
7. chairman g. поправка
8. Cabinet h. провозглашать
9. appoint i. судебный
10. abolish j. законодательный
11. Department Secretaries k. председатель
12. Secretary of State l. назначать
Answer the questions.
1. What is the main document of the USA?
2. When was the Constitution of the USA signed?
3. How many Amendments have been added to the Constitution since 1787?
4. What does the Constitution proclaim?
5. What powers is the federal government given?
6. Where is the federal government located?
7. Where is the legislative power vested?
8. How many members are there in the House of Representatives?
9. Who is the head of the executive power in the USA?
10. How often do the President's elections take place?
11. Who deals with foreign affairs in the USA?
12. What does the Bill of Rights guarantee?
Make a plan to the text.
V. Discuss the following with your groupmates.
Compare the state structures of the USA and the UK.
Main Cities of the USA
I. First thoughts. What cities of the USA do you know? What is its capital?
II. Study the words. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.
To be founded, skyscraper, Potomac, White House, to be located, Military department, to capture, to date, to be set on fire, mark.
III. Read the text and say what is unusual about Washington as a capital city?
Washington D.C. is known to be the capital of the United States. It is sometimes called the heart of America because it is the centre of its government. The capital was named after the first president George Washington. It was founded in 1790. It is situated on the Potomac River in the District of Columbia. Washington is not the largest city in the country. Its population is only 900 000.
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There are a lot of long wide avenues, gardens, beautiful parks in Washington. But there are no skyscrapers. The White House is much written about. It's President's residence. All American presidents except George Washington lived there. It was built in 1799.
Washington is a large scientific and cultural centre. Big institutes and universities are located here. One of the most famous buildings is the Pentagon. It is known as the residence of the US Military department. It is situated to the South of Potomac.
Why is the White House white? For us to know it there is a historic event dated to 1812. We know England to have been at war with America at that period of time. The British captured the city and some of the buildings, including President's House, were set on fire. In 1814, for the marks of the fire to be hidden, the brown stone walls of President's home were painted white - and it has been the "White House" ever since.
IV. Comprehension Check.
Read the text again to decide if the statements are true or false. Correct the false ones with the facts from the text.
1. Washington is the capital of the USA.
2. It is the largest city in the country.
3. It was founded in 1799.
4. The White House was built in the 18th century.
5. All American presidents lived in the White House.
6. The Pentagon is the residence of the US Trade department.
7. The White House has been called so since 1814.
Listen to the information about the major cities of the USA and answer the questions.
1. What was the name of the port of entry in New York?
2. Name some negative aspects of Los Angeles.
3. What is Chicago's nickname?
4. Where and when was the first skyscraper built?
5. Which city is associated with the oil industry and NASA?
6. What two important documents were signed in the city of Philadelphia?
V. Discuss the following with your groupmates.
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Which American city would you most like to visit and why? Make a mini-presentation of the chosen city.
Canada
I. First thoughts. Do you know why Canada is often called “the Land of the Maple Leaf”?
II. Study the words. Make sure you know them. Practice the pronunciation.
To be located, Governor General, province, authority, majority, Upper House, Lower House, representative, maple, term, direction, to flank.
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