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21.02.2020 22:10 •  Английский язык

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1) a city park.
2) city transport.
3) a famous house.
4) a group of museums.
5) the main facts about a city.
6) food.
A. Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America. It is located between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River. Washington D.C. is also the headquarters of the federal government. This beautiful city is a symbol of the country’s history and the home of many important historical landmarks.
B. Подпись: \Many of Washington, D.C.’s famous landmarks are located in the National Mall. The Mall is a long, narrow, park like area that is located in the middle of the city’s many huge buildings. In the spring, cherry trees blossom in the National Mall. People enjoy |_ coming here with children over the weekend. On both sides of the Mall several big museums are located. h
C. Not far from the National Mall, one can see the White House. George Washington, the first American president, chose a place for the White House in 1791. It took 8 years to construct, and since 1800, when John Adams and his wife Abigail moved into it, it has been home to all the U.S. presidents. Many of the rooms of the White House are open to the public and are visited by tourists.
D. Подпись: H-Several museums that surround the National Mall are known together as the Smithsonian Institution. It was founded in 1846 in the name of the British scientist James Smithson who left his money to create an institution of science and learning. Today, the Smithsonian Institution includes nineteen museums, nine research centers and a zoo.
E. Washington, D.C. is one of the world’s most international cities. It is no wonder that it has one of the most vibrant restaurant scenes in the United States. The restaurants have chefs from many different countries. Think of a national food — and Washington DC has it: French, Italian, Mexican, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, Thai, and even Russian! Restaurants vary from very cheap and casual ones to very fashionable and expensive.​