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Прочитай о достопримечательностях США и ответь на вопрос на английском языке, какое из известных мест ты хотел бы посетить/увидеть и почему



Прочитай о достопримечательностях США и ответь на вопрос на английском языке, какое из известных мест ты хотел бы посетить/увидеть и почему

The USA's famous places of interest

The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is located on Liberty Island in New York. In 1886 American people got it as a gift from the French. Since that time the statue has been the symbol of freedom and of the United States.   The height of the Statue of Liberty is 93 metres (from ground level to torch). Visitors can admire the view of the harbour from its crown. There is a torch in its right hand and a table in its left arm.

The White House

  The White House is the official residence of the President of the USA. It is located in Washington. The building consists of 6 floors with different rooms including living space and halls for official receptions.   George Washington was the only American president who didn't live in the White House. When he was the President, the White House did not exist.   The White House was built in 1800. The famous Oval Office where the President of the USA works is located here.

Niagara Falls

  Niagara Falls are located on the border between Canada and the USA. "Niagara Falls" is a common name for three waterfalls – the American Falls, the Horseshoe Falls and the Bridal Veil Falls.   Niagara Falls are not very high (53 metres) but very wide.   Every year thousands of people visit this scenic place. There is the Rainbow Bridge over the river which connects both countries. It is open for pedestrians.

The Golden Gate Bridge

  The Golden Gate Bridge is a world-famous bridge over the Golden Gate strait. It is one of the most recognisable places in the world and the symbol of the USA.   Its length is 2,7 km. The bridge was built in 1937 and connects San-Francisco and Marin County.


  

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