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Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. Do you know what the letter D.C. stand for? This extract will give you some interesting impressions of the city.

When you hear people talk about Washington, D.C, you may want to know what the letters D. C. mean. They mean "District of Columbia". Washington, the capital city of the U. S. A., is in the District of Columbia, not as you might expect, in the State of Washington. The State is thousands of miles away on the northwest coast.



Washington, D. C. lies between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River. It's about 220 miles south of New York City. The pleasantest and easiest way to get there is by long-distance bus, or by the fast (125-miles-an-hour) train which costs a little more than the bus journey and a little less than flying. I would travel far more than 200 miles to see Washington. It's not a city that has grown up accidentally as most big cities have done. It was carefully planned as the nation's capital by Frenchman, Pierre L.'Enfant. The city was named after George Washington, the much-loved, much-admired, much-respected first President of the United States. In 1791 he himself arranged to buy the land on which it stands.



Now let's take our first look at the capital. For a few moments you may feel you are dreaming and that you have stepped back through the centuries into ancient Greece. Many of the beautiful, shining buildings are built in the noble style of the ancient Greek temples, and stand in wide avenues amid trees and fountains. Most of them are museums or government offices. Government is the chief business of Washington, and the chief government building is called the Capitol. With its high dome, it looks a little like St. Paul's in London or St. Peter's in Rome. It stands on a hill overlooking the city, which is divided by Rock Creek Park. A long wide avenue called the Mall leads to the Capitol. At the other end of this avenue a tall, white, needle-like building points to the sky. This is, of course, the highest "needle" in the world! --- the Washington Monument.



On both sides of the Mall are museums and government buildings. What a surprise this city is ! Washington and New York seem to be in two different worlds. Here there are no huge office skyscrapers and so it's not necessary to lean backwards to look up all the time. Then there is the Washington Cathedral which looks very much like a cathedral in an old European city. Of course, as in any other big city, parts of Washington are not so pleasant. There are narrow dirty little streets and ugly houses. But there are many splendid things to see and because Washington covers such a wide area, the easiest way to see them is to take a special sight-seeing bus or a "mini-bus" or "tourmobile". But don't expect the guides on the buses to give you a very serious talk.



On one tour, I remember, the guide told us: "That's Washington Mounument, folks," (people here are often addressed as "folks"). "It is the highest 'needle' of its kind in the world." And then he added, "At least, I don't know a higher one!"This is the city where America remembers her famous Presidents. The guide will take you to see the memorials to them. The Jefferson Memorial is a very beautiful white building in the shape of a circle. Its roof is supported by tall columns. Inside stands a statue of President Jefferson. The Lincoln Memorial is a huge white building. Inside you can see a famous statue of Abraham Lincoln, sitting in a great chair.



The theatre where he was murdered while watching a play is now a museum. Here a flame which was lit on the day of his funeral burns and is never put out. Like Lincoln, Kennedy was shot. Another, newer, memorial to him is the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, over looking the Potomac River. It is a huge place and contains the Eisenhower Theatre, an Operas, ballets and concerts are frequently performed there.Across the Potomac River is the Pentagon, a strange, low, five-sided building. This is the headquarters of the American army, and is also the American Ministry of Defense. During World War II more than 35,000 people were employed here, which gives you an idea of its size.



Everyone, of course, wants to see the White House. On my first visit to Washington a stranger came up to me and asked if I knew where the White House was. I felt pleased to be able to give him directions. In fact I had just left it. I could not have told him where any other place was! The White House really is white, clean shining white, and the beautiful gardens around it make it look like a pleasant American country house. The public is allowed inside on guided tours.



You could spend days at the Smithsonian Institute, which includes ten buildings housing the Museums of Natural History, the National Gallery of Art, the Arts and Industries Building and several others. Here also is the Air and Space Building which is packed with the history of flying, from the early days up to our own time of space travel. It is exciting to see a model of the strange-looking machine which, in 1969, landed two men on the moon. Also the actual spaceship in which the three Americans traveled safely back to Earth, ending the greatest adventure in the history of the world. Here you will feel close to it all, and astonished that it was ever possible.



Should you feel that you'd like to know about the history of America, you could visit the Wax Museum on 4th and E Streets, where there are life-scenes, with sound and movement, from the country's past. Afterwards, for some fun and a laugh, go to watch the performing dolphins in the dolphin theatre.If you've any dollars left, you might like to spend a few lazy hours shopping and eating in Georgetown. It's an interesting old town with a lot of eighteenth century houses and it is conveniently near the center of the city.



Visitors should make the interesting 15 mile boat-trip down the broad Potomac River to the home of George Washington, which is at Mount Vernon in the State of Virginia. You can eat and drink on the boat, and enjoy music and dancing by moonlight. George Washington's home is a simple white country house kept just as it was when he lived there. Here, also, guides will take you inside and show you around. American parents from all parts of the country bring their children to this famous and popular place, for they are all taught at school that George Washington was "the father of his country".



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(in the District of Clumbia)(in the District of Clumbia)



capital n. 1. A town or city that is the official seat of government in a political entity, such as a state or nation. 2. A city that is the center of a specific activity or industry: eg. the financial capital of the world. 3. Wealth in the form of money or property, used or accumulated in a business by a person, partnership, or corporation. 4. Material wealth used or available for use in the production of more wealth. 5. Human resources considered in terms of their contributions to an economy: adj. 1. First and foremost; principal: eg. a decision of capital importance. First-rate; excellent: eg. a capital idea2. Relating to or being a seat of government.Extremely serious: eg. a capital blunder.Involving death or calling for the death penalty: (capital, capitol 常被误用，因为两者读音和拼法均极为相似。 Capital 可用作名词或形容词，作形容词时，意为首要的、主要的、上等的；死刑的。作名词时，意位首都、省会、资金等。 capitol 指议会大楼，如 C大写特指美国国会会址，作小写时，则指州议会会址。 )



View of Potomac View of Potomac RiverRiver

波托马克河是波托马克河是美国东部河流，美国东部河流，全长全长 462462 公里公里航船流经华盛航船流经华盛顿。沿河风光顿。沿河风光秀丽，多历史秀丽，多历史名胜名胜



It’s … that … 是强调结构，用以加强主语语气。 Not 是否定词放在主语前面否定，语气更强 . As 在此句中用作连词。done 代替 grow up.

It's not a city that has grown up accidentally as most big cities have done.



The city was named after George Washington, the much-loved, much-admired, much-respected first President of the United States.这座城市是以乔治 · 华盛顿的名字而命名的，它是最受人爱戴、最受人仰慕，最受人尊敬的美国第一位总统。

was named after 意思为“……而命名的”。 Much-loved, much-admired, much-respected 等，是由副词 much+ 动词过去分词构成一种复合形容词，意思是“无比热爱，无比仰慕，无比尊敬。

George Washington(1732-1799)



French architect and city planner; officer in

the American Revolution

Original Original Plan of Plan of WashinWashington, gton, D.C. D.C.

Pierre L.‘Enfant （ 1754 － 1825 ）



The Capitol.The Capitol.

The building The building where U.S where U.S Congress meets.Congress meets.



St. Paul's in London or St. Peter's in Rome.St. Paul's in London or St. Peter's in Rome.

Well-known high domed cathedrals in Well-known high domed cathedrals in Europe, the latter being the biggest Europe, the latter being the biggest cathedral in the world, and former only cathedral in the world, and former only next to St. Peter’s in its dome dimensionnext to St. Peter’s in its dome dimension

St. Paul’s in St. Paul’s in LondonLondon

St. St. Peter’s in Peter’s in RomeRome



It stands on a hill overlookingIt stands on a hill overlooking the city,the city, whicwhich is divided by Rock Creek Parkh is divided by Rock Creek Park

它屹立在一座小山上，俯瞰着这座城市，它屹立在一座小山上，俯瞰着这座城市，这座城市被这座城市被 rock Greekrock Greek 公园一分为二。公园一分为二。ItIt 替代替代 Capitol(Capitol( 议会大厦）议会大厦） ;overlooking t;overlooking the city he city 为分词短语作状语。为分词短语作状语。



the Mallthe MallThis aerial view of the Mall in Washington DC shows the Lincoln Memorial at the bottom. In the middle is the Washington Monument with the Capitol Building at the very top. To the right is the Tidal Basin with the Jefferson Memorial at the far right. The National Mall's origins are as old as the capital city itself. The open space and parklands envisioned by Pierre L'Enfant's plan create an ideal stage for national expressions of remembrance, observance and protest. About 2,000 American elms line the Mall and 3,000 Japanese cherry trees grace the Tidal Basin. Look at our DC Packets with maps and brochures, if you are planning a business trip or vacation to the Washington, D.C. area.



华盛顿纪念碑 Washington Momument

为纪念第一任美国总统乔治华盛顿而兴建，塔高55英尺，内部中空，有电梯可直达塔顶展望台。



Washington Cathedral

This is the world's sixth largest cathedral and it took 83 years to build.The highest point of the cathedral is 676 feet.In 1907 President Theodore Roosevelt laid the foundation stone with the same silver trowel held by George Washington in setting the cornerstone of the Capitol.President Woodrow Wilson and his second Wife, Edith were laid to rest here.



Washington and New York seem to be in two different worlds.华盛顿和纽约就好像出在两个不同的世界。

下文所述两个城市的不同风格和风貌便是对所谓两个世界的有力佐证



skyscrapersskyscrapers



tourmobiletourmobile



The Jefferson MemorialThe Jefferson Memorial

Situated on the South side of the Tidal Basin, in West Potomac park, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of the cities most picturesque landmarks. Dedicated in 1943, on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson's birth, this simple circular classical white marble monument is in keeping with a style much favored by the third U.S. president, architect, scholar and political thinker. At its center, a towering 19-foot bronze portrait statue (the plaster one, in position until after WWII, is in the basement, too large to be removed intact) stands on a 6-foot pedestal. Panels are inscribed with excerpts of Jefferson's writing, including one that best sums up the man: "I have sworn upon the alter of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." The view from the steps is magnificent, especially at night when a halo of blue light crowns the structure. Cherry blossom season (March/April) bestows added beauty to the site. Park rangers give 15-minute talks several times an hour. The memorial will be surrounded by scaffolding for the next three to five years for restoration work.



The Lincoln MemorialThe Lincoln Memorial



Inside you can see a famous statue of Abraham Lincoln, Inside you can see a famous statue of Abraham Lincoln, sitting in a great chair.sitting in a great chair.

在纪念堂里面你可以看到著名的林肯坐在大椅子上的塑在纪念堂里面你可以看到著名的林肯坐在大椅子上的塑像像



ancient Greeceancient Greece



the John F. Kennedy Centerthe John F. Kennedy Center



the Pentagonthe PentagonThe United States military establishment. The United States military establishment. Used with Used with thethe.. 五角大楼（美国防部）五角大楼（美国防部）



the White Housethe White HouseThe executive mansion of the President of The executive mansion of the President of the United States.the United States. 白宫（美国总统的办公大楼）白宫（美国总统的办公大楼）



the Smithsonian Institutethe Smithsonian Institute

The SmithsoniaThe Smithsonian Institute was fn Institute was founded in 1846 ounded in 1846 and named afteand named after James Smithsr James Smithson (1765-1829), on (1765-1829), a British mineraa British mineralogist and chemlogist and chemist, who gave a list, who gave a large sum of moarge sum of money to the Uniteney to the United States for the d States for the foundation of afoundation of an educational inn educational instiutionstiution



the Museums the Museums of Natural of Natural HistoryHistory



the National Gallery of Artthe National Gallery of Art



the Air and Space Buildingthe Air and Space Building



in 1969, landed two in 1969, landed two men on the moonmen on the moon



GeorgetownGeorgetownGeorgetown, a residential section of the city Georgetown, a residential section of the city of Washington D.C., contains the homes of of Washington D.C., contains the homes of many government officials. Here, early many government officials. Here, early 19th century houses, shady trees and 19th century houses, shady trees and cobblestone sidewalks preserve the air of a cobblestone sidewalks preserve the air of a bygone day. Here is located Georgetown bygone day. Here is located Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic college in the University, the oldest Catholic college in the U.S., known for its foreign service school.U.S., known for its foreign service school.



Mount VernonMount Vernon



dolphinsdolphins



I could not have told him where any other place was!I could not have told him where any other place was!

我不可能告诉他其他任何地方！我不可能告诉他其他任何地方！

这里的这里的 could not have toldcould not have told 为虚拟语气。相当于为虚拟语气。相当于 If he If he had asked me the way to other place, I could not have had asked me the way to other place, I could not have been able to tell him.been able to tell him.



Here you will feel close to it all, and astonished that it wHere you will feel close to it all, and astonished that it was ever possible.as ever possible.

在这里你会感到一切都很亲近，并惊异于它的真实性。在这里你会感到一切都很亲近，并惊异于它的真实性。

Astonished Astonished 前省略掉了前省略掉了 you will feel. you will feel. EverEver 这里用于肯定句中，表强调。这里用于肯定句中，表强调。



ExerciseExercise

True or False

Multiple Choice



True or FalseTrue or False

1. Washington, D.C. is so named because it is situated in the State of Washington.




1. Washington, D.C. is so named because 1. Washington, D.C. is so named because it is situated in the State of Washington.it is situated in the State of Washington.FF




2. Like New York and London, 2. Like New York and London, Washington, D. C. has grown without plans Washington, D. C. has grown without plans and blueprints.and blueprints.




2. Like New York and London, 2. Like New York and London, Washington, D. C. has grown without plans Washington, D. C. has grown without plans and blueprints. and blueprints. FF




3. Washington, D.C. reminds visitors of 3. Washington, D.C. reminds visitors of an ancient Greek city.an ancient Greek city.




3. Washington, D.C. reminds visitors of 3. Washington, D.C. reminds visitors of an ancient Greek city. an ancient Greek city. TT




4. Many of the buildings in Washington, D.C. 4. Many of the buildings in Washington, D.C. are white and they are not very tall.are white and they are not very tall.5. A flame burns and is never put out in front of 5. A flame burns and is never put out in front of the Lincoln Memorial in memory of his the Lincoln Memorial in memory of his contribution to freedom.contribution to freedom.6. The Pentagon is the U.S. military 6. The Pentagon is the U.S. military establishment, where more than 35,000 people establishment, where more than 35,000 people are now employed.are now employed.




4. Many of the buildings in Washington, D.C. 4. Many of the buildings in Washington, D.C. are white and they are not very tall. are white and they are not very tall. T T 5. A flame burns and is never put out in front of 5. A flame burns and is never put out in front of the Lincoln Memorial in memory of his the Lincoln Memorial in memory of his contribution to freedom. contribution to freedom. 6. The Pentagon is the U.S. military 6. The Pentagon is the U.S. military establishment, where more than 35,000 people establishment, where more than 35,000 people are now employed. are now employed.




4. Many of the buildings in Washington, D.C. 4. Many of the buildings in Washington, D.C. are white and they are not very tall. are white and they are not very tall. T T 5. A flame burns and is never put out in front of 5. A flame burns and is never put out in front of the Lincoln Memorial in memory of his the Lincoln Memorial in memory of his contribution to freedom. contribution to freedom. F F 6. The Pentagon is the U.S. military 6. The Pentagon is the U.S. military establishment, where more than 35,000 people establishment, where more than 35,000 people are now employed. are now employed.




4. Many of the buildings in Washington, D.C. 4. Many of the buildings in Washington, D.C. are white and they are not very tall. are white and they are not very tall. T T 5. A flame burns and is never put out in front of 5. A flame burns and is never put out in front of the Lincoln Memorial in memory of his the Lincoln Memorial in memory of his contribution to freedom. contribution to freedom. F F 6. The Pentagon is the U.S. military 6. The Pentagon is the U.S. military establishment, where more than 35,000 people establishment, where more than 35,000 people are now employed. are now employed. FF




7. Washington, D.C. is the political center 7. Washington, D.C. is the political center of the U.S. of the U.S. 8. Visitors are forbidden to enter the 8. Visitors are forbidden to enter the White House because it is the President’s White House because it is the President’s residence. residence.




7. Washington, D.C. is the political center 7. Washington, D.C. is the political center of the U.S. of the U.S. T T 8. Visitors are forbidden to enter the 8. Visitors are forbidden to enter the White House because it is the President’s White House because it is the President’s residence. residence.




7. Washington, D.C. is the political center 7. Washington, D.C. is the political center of the U.S. of the U.S. T T 8. Visitors are forbidden to enter the 8. Visitors are forbidden to enter the White House because it is the President’s White House because it is the President’s residence. residence. F F



Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice

1. The author would travel more than 200 miles to 1. The author would travel more than 200 miles to Washington because _____.Washington because _____.A. he liked to visit carefully planned citiesA. he liked to visit carefully planned citiesB. traveling to Washington from places like New York is B. traveling to Washington from places like New York is pleasant and essay.pleasant and essay.C. Washington is in Washington State, thousands of miles C. Washington is in Washington State, thousands of miles away near the northwest coastaway near the northwest coastD. there are many very interesting things to see in that cityD. there are many very interesting things to see in that city




1. The author would travel more than 200 miles to 1. The author would travel more than 200 miles to Washington because Washington because C C ..A. he liked to visit carefully planned citiesA. he liked to visit carefully planned citiesB. traveling to Washington from places like New York is B. traveling to Washington from places like New York is pleasant and essay.pleasant and essay.C. Washington is in Washington State, thousands of milesC. Washington is in Washington State, thousands of miles away near the northwest coastaway near the northwest coastD. there are many very interesting things to see in that cityD. there are many very interesting things to see in that city




2. Which of the following buildings is “needle-like”?2. Which of the following buildings is “needle-like”?A. The Capitol.A. The Capitol.B. The Washington Cathedral.B. The Washington Cathedral.C. The Washington Monument.C. The Washington Monument.D. The White House.D. The White House.

3. Which of the following memorials would remind the 3. Which of the following memorials would remind the tourists of the untimely death of a modern U.S. president?tourists of the untimely death of a modern U.S. president?A. The Jefferson Memorial.A. The Jefferson Memorial.B. The Kennedy Memorial.B. The Kennedy Memorial.C. The Eisenhower Memorial.C. The Eisenhower Memorial.D. The Lincoln Memorial.D. The Lincoln Memorial.




2. Which of the following buildings is “needle-like”?2. Which of the following buildings is “needle-like”?A. The Capitol. A. The Capitol. D D B. The Washington Cathedral.B. The Washington Cathedral.C. The Washington Monument.C. The Washington Monument.D. The White House.D. The White House.3. Which of the following memorials would remind the 3. Which of the following memorials would remind the tourists of the untimely death of a modern U.S. president?tourists of the untimely death of a modern U.S. president?A. The Jefferson Memorial.A. The Jefferson Memorial.B. The Kennedy Memorial.B. The Kennedy Memorial.C. The Eisenhower Memorial.C. The Eisenhower Memorial.D. The Lincoln Memorial.D. The Lincoln Memorial.




2. Which of the following buildings is “needle-like”?2. Which of the following buildings is “needle-like”?A. The Capitol. A. The Capitol. DDB. The Washington Cathedral.B. The Washington Cathedral.C. The Washington Monument.C. The Washington Monument.D. The White House. D. The White House. 3. Which of the following memorials would remind the 3. Which of the following memorials would remind the tourists of the untimely death of a modern U.S. president? tourists of the untimely death of a modern U.S. president? BB A. The Jefferson Memorial.A. The Jefferson Memorial.B. The Kennedy Memorial.B. The Kennedy Memorial.C. The Eisenhower Memorial.C. The Eisenhower Memorial.D. The Lincoln Memorial.D. The Lincoln Memorial.




4. Which of the following is the correct reason why the writer 4. Which of the following is the correct reason why the writer could explain how to find the White House?could explain how to find the White House?

A. As a travel writer it was his job to know the location of A. As a travel writer it was his job to know the location of major buildings in Washington.major buildings in Washington.B. Anyone could provide directions to the White House once B. Anyone could provide directions to the White House once they had been there.they had been there.C. He was good at remembering directions.C. He was good at remembering directions.D. As he had just left the White House he could clearly D. As he had just left the White House he could clearly remember its location.remember its location.




4. Which of the following is the correct reason why the writer 4. Which of the following is the correct reason why the writer could explain how to find the White House? could explain how to find the White House? DD

A. As a travel writer it was his job to know the location of A. As a travel writer it was his job to know the location of major buildings in Washington.major buildings in Washington.B. Anyone could provide directions to the White House once B. Anyone could provide directions to the White House once they had been there.they had been there.C. He was good at remembering directions.C. He was good at remembering directions.D. As he had just left the White House he could clearly D. As he had just left the White House he could clearly remember its location.remember its location.



Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice5. Children visiting Washington would probably show the 5. Children visiting Washington would probably show the greatest interest in ______. greatest interest in ______. A. the Air and Space Building A. the Air and Space BuildingB. the Museum of natural HistoryB. the Museum of natural HistoryC. the Wax MuseumC. the Wax MuseumD. the dolphin theatreD. the dolphin theatre

6. George Washington’s home is ______. 6. George Washington’s home is ______. A. in Washington D.C.A. in Washington D.C.B. in the State of WashingtonB. in the State of WashingtonC. on the Potomac RiverC. on the Potomac RiverD. near GeorgetownD. near Georgetown



Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice5. Children visiting Washington would probably show the 5. Children visiting Washington would probably show the greatest interest in greatest interest in D D A. the Air and Space Building A. the Air and Space BuildingB. the Museum of natural HistoryB. the Museum of natural HistoryC. the Wax MuseumC. the Wax MuseumD. the dolphin theatreD. the dolphin theatre

6. George Washington’s home is 6. George Washington’s home is A. in Washington D.C.A. in Washington D.C.B. in the State of WashingtonB. in the State of WashingtonC. on the Potomac RiverC. on the Potomac RiverD. near GeorgetownD. near Georgetown



Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice5. Children visiting Washington would probably show the 5. Children visiting Washington would probably show the greatest interest in greatest interest in D D A. the Air and Space Building A. the Air and Space BuildingB. the Museum of natural HistoryB. the Museum of natural HistoryC. the Wax MuseumC. the Wax MuseumD. the dolphin theatreD. the dolphin theatre

6. George Washington’s home is6. George Washington’s home is C C

A. in Washington D.C.A. in Washington D.C.B. in the State of WashingtonB. in the State of WashingtonC. on the Potomac RiverC. on the Potomac RiverD. near GeorgetownD. near Georgetown



美国首都美国首都华盛顿华盛顿

WASHINGTON D.CWASHINGTON D.C 哥伦比亚特区哥伦比亚特区美利坚合众国首都，文化、教育中心之美利坚合众国首都，文化、教育中心之一。位于马里兰州与弗吉尼亚州之间。一。位于马里兰州与弗吉尼亚州之间。范围与哥伦比亚特区相同，市区面积范围与哥伦比亚特区相同，市区面积 117474平方公里平方公里 ..年平均气温．年平均气温． 1212．． 6℃6℃，，77月月 20-31℃20-31℃，， 11月月 3--6℃3--6℃；年平均；年平均降水量降水量 10681068毫米，季节分配较均匀。毫米，季节分配较均匀。华盛顿是世界各国少有的仅华盛顿是世界各国少有的仅以政府行政职能为主的现代以政府行政职能为主的现代化大城市。从市中心起，以化大城市。从市中心起，以北、东、南北、东、南 33条国会大街和条国会大街和迈尔为分区的基线，可把市迈尔为分区的基线，可把市区分为西北、东北、西南和区分为西北、东北、西南和东南东南 44 区。全城有数百处纪区。全城有数百处纪念建筑物、纪念碑、雕像等，念建筑物、纪念碑、雕像等，大部与历届总统有关。大部与历届总统有关。

From the Arlington Cemetery there is a great view over Washington D.C. Lincoln Memorial, The Washington Monument and the Capitol can all be seen in the picture to the left.



Summary of the TextSummary of the Text

This passage is a brief description of Washington D.C., This passage is a brief description of Washington D.C., capital of the U.S.A. capital of the U.S.A. An author may have one or more purposes in writing an An author may have one or more purposes in writing an article. As you read, it seems as if you were in Washington article. As you read, it seems as if you were in Washington D.C., being shown around by a guide. Since there are so D.C., being shown around by a guide. Since there are so many places mentioned in the text, it may be a good idea to many places mentioned in the text, it may be a good idea to find a single sentence in each paragraph which sums up the find a single sentence in each paragraph which sums up the main idea so that a clear picture of the city can be got.main idea so that a clear picture of the city can be got.



lies between lies between Virginia and MarylandVirginia and Maryland

············ 介于弗吉尼亚和马里兰之间介于弗吉尼亚和马里兰之间

VirginiaVirginia MarylandMaryland



Visitors should make the interesting 15 mile boat-trip down the broad Potomac River to the home of George Washington, which is at Mount Vernon in the State of Virginia.

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Pierre-Charles L'Enfant's 1791 plan for the city of Washington is one of the great landmarks in city planning. It was, L'Enfant claimed, "a plan whol[l]y new," designed from its inception to serve as the framework for the capital city of the new nation beginning in the year 1800. Its scheme of broad radiating avenues connecting significant focal points, its open spaces, and its grid pattern of streets oriented north, south, east, and west is still the plan against which all modern land use proposals for the Nation's Capital are considered.L'Enfant (1754-1825) was born in France and educated as an architect and engineer. Caught up in the spirit of the American Revolutionary War, he came to America at the age of twenty-two and served with honor as an officer in the Corps of Engineers of the Continental Army. On September 11, 1789, he wrote to President George Washington in order "to sollicit [sic] the favor of being Employed in the Business" of designing the new city. At this early date, L'Enfant already perceived "that the plan should be drawn on such a scale as to leave room for that aggrandizement & embellishment which the increase of the wealth of the Nation will permit it to pursue at any period how ever remote."



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Washington shares borders with the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and British Columbia, Canada to the north. Washington is famous for scenery of breathtaking beauty and sharp contrasts. High mountains rise above evergreen forests and sparkling coastal waters. Its coastal location and Puget Sound harbors give it a leading role in trade with Alaska, Canada, and the Pacific Rim. The deep forests of the Olympic Peninsula are among the rainiest places in the world but the flat semi-desert land that lies east of the Cascade Mountains stretches for long distances without a single tree. Snow-covered peaks tower above the foothills and lowlands around them. Mount Rainier, the highest mountain, in the state, appears to "float" on the horizon, southeast of Seattle and Tacoma.



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那里有许多栩栩如生的景色，伴有声音和动作再现了那里有许多栩栩如生的景色，伴有声音和动作再现了美国的过去美国的过去



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when visiting Washington D.C. The tour is free, but tickets are still needed, and acquiring these calls for patience! Tickets cannot be booked in advance, and there are only a certain amount available every day - the only way to get them is to go to the White House Visitors Center the day you want to visit and stand in line. And what a line. When we got to the Visitors Center at 6:30 am, the line was already several hundred meters long! We were lucky and got two tickets for the tour at 12 o clock. Took a stroll around the White House grounds and got a great view of the house across the lawn. Some people think that this is the Oval Office, but it is not. The Oval Office lies in what is called the West Wing - hidden behind the trees to the left in the picture.

A tour inside the White House is a must

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