The aims of the lesson: to form skills in speaking on the topic about Washington; to form skills in using accurate grammar structures and a good range.

The aims of the lesson:The aims of the lesson:

• to form skills in speaking on the topic about Washington;• to form skills in using accurate grammar structures and a good range of

vocabulary appropriate to the context and function;• to help students to make a mini-project ««My guide tour around Washington D. My guide tour around Washington D. СС..»»;;

Look at the map and explain, where Washington Look at the map and explain, where Washington D.C. is located:D.C. is located:Look at the map and explain, where Washington Look at the map and explain, where Washington D.C. is located:D.C. is located:

Let’s check now:Let’s check now:Let’s check now:Let’s check now:

Does Washington belong to any state ?No, it belongs to the District of Columbia that is a special area.

Washington D C, the capital of the USA is situated not far from the east coast of the country, on the banks of the Potomac River.

Let’s read the following information about Let’s read the following information about Washington DC:Washington DC:Let’s read the following information about Let’s read the following information about Washington DC:Washington DC:

The location of the city on the Potomac river was the result of a political compromise between the wishes of the northern and the southern states.Washington was founded in 1791. The city was built according to a plan with wide avenues which radiate from two main centres. One of them is the Capitol and the other is the White House.

Pennsylvania Avenue

You sYou should remember these factshould remember these facts(It will help you to do your tests at the end of the lesson!)(It will help you to do your tests at the end of the lesson!)

Washington is not the largest city in the country, for it cannot be compared in size with the cities like New York, Chicago, Detroit and Los-Angeles. But in the political sense it is the center of the country. It is the home of government.

Washington industry is not well developed, although some "clean" industries, high-technology and light industry, research establishments have recently been set up in the surrounding areas.

Tourism is one of major importance, bringing in millions of visitors to swell the resident population.

The imposing CapitolThe imposing Capitol, , crowned with its huge dome, stands at the end of the wide grassy Mall. Capitol is the нighest building here. It’s not allowed to build houses taller then the Capitol. The Capitol got his name in the analogy with ancient Roman cathedral – Capitol.Capitol.

Behind the Capitol, in the separate buildings, stand Behind the Capitol, in the separate buildings, stand the Supreme Court the Supreme Court and and the Library of the Library of Congress.Congress.

Look at this photo: What’s the name of this building?

The US Supreme Court is the place where laws are interpreted .

Washington is fundamentally a monumental city. The central point of it is Jenkins Hills, commonly called the Hill, or the Capitol Hill. The focus point for sightseeing in Washington is the cluster of impressive buildings and monuments around the broad sweep of grassy parkland in the form of a cross that lies between the Potomac River and the Capitol.

Look at the dome this impressive building once Look at the dome this impressive building once again:again:Look at the dome this impressive building once Look at the dome this impressive building once again:again:

• It looks fantasticallyIt looks fantastically beautiful at nightbeautiful at night !!

• Its height is Its height is is 288 feetis 288 feet..

• FFrom the basement floorrom the basement floor ttoo the the top of the dome top of the dome there are 365 steps.there are 365 steps.

• The building The building has has 540 540 rroomsooms, , 658 windows (108658 windows (108

in thein the do domeme a alone)lone) andand 850 850

ddoorways.oorways.

The CapitolThe Capitol is the heart of is the heart of Washington.Washington.

• It looks fantasticallyIt looks fantastically beautiful at nightbeautiful at night !!

• Its height is Its height is is 288 feetis 288 feet..

• FFrom the basement floorrom the basement floor ttoo the the top of the dome top of the dome there are 365 steps.there are 365 steps.

• The building The building has has 540 540 rroomsooms, , 658 windows (108658 windows (108

in thein the do domeme a alone)lone) andand 850 850

ddoorways.oorways.

The CapitolThe Capitol is the heart of is the heart of Washington.Washington.

TThe Library of Congresshe Library of Congress serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with more than 130 million items on approximately 530 miles of bookshelves.

Tell us please what hobby may be the most Tell us please what hobby may be the most popular in Washington? popular in Washington? (_ _ _ _ _ _ _)

This Library of Congress picture shows the This Library of Congress picture shows the ReadingReading RoomRoom in the Thomas Jefferson Building. in the Thomas Jefferson Building.

You can order a book and do research here or just look at the You can order a book and do research here or just look at the Reading Room from a balcony. Reading Room from a balcony.

On the Northern arm of the cross there's On the Northern arm of the cross there's the White Housethe White House, the residence of the US , the residence of the US President. President. The White houseThe White house is the earliest of all public buildings in Washington. is the earliest of all public buildings in Washington. It’s very interesting to learn that first it was called It’s very interesting to learn that first it was called the President Housethe President House.. It was It was completed in 1800 after completed in 1800 after a contesta contest to find a suitable design and in 1814 it was burnt to find a suitable design and in 1814 it was burnt down by the British troops (down by the British troops (during the War for Independenceduring the War for Independence), and then restored and ), and then restored and painted in white to hide the smoke marks. So people started calling itpainted in white to hide the smoke marks. So people started calling itthe White House.the White House.

Look at the white House from the other side:Look at the white House from the other side:Look at the white House from the other side:Look at the white House from the other side:

It’s interesting to know:It’s interesting to know: It’s interesting to know:It’s interesting to know:

There are 132 rooms,35 bathrooms and 6 levels in the Residence.There are also 28 fire-places and 3 elevators.

The famous Oval Officeopened in1909 has become the symbol of

the Presidency.

There are a lot of monuments There are a lot of monuments and memorials in the city and and memorials in the city and many of them are connected many of them are connected with the names of famous people with the names of famous people who are very honoured by all who are very honoured by all Americans.Americans.

Do you know the name of this person?Do you know the name of this person? What is he famous for? What is he famous for?

George WashingtonGeorge Washington

was not only the first president of the United States of Americaand a famous commander in-

chiefof American Army.

He also chose the place where the

permanent capital, called in hishonour as built.

Among the Founders of the United

States, George Washington earned the title "Father of hisCountry" in recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence.

The most famous monument in Washington is….The most famous monument in Washington is…. The most famous monument in Washington is….The most famous monument in Washington is…. the elegant Washington monumentWashington monument, a marbleobelisk with an elevator and an observation deckat the top.

Can you remember how tall the monument is?Can you remember how tall the monument is?

• It is 555 feet555 feet or about 170 m170 m tall;

• The Washington MonumentThe Washington Monument, the tallest stone structure in Washington, is on the Potomac River.

• It was opened to the public in 1888. 1888.

• It is called the "Pencil""Pencil" because of its shape.

• There is an elevator, which will carry you to 500-foot 500-foot level observation windows.

This is the Jefferson MemorialThis is the Jefferson MemorialThis is the Jefferson MemorialThis is the Jefferson Memorial

What is Thomas Jefferson famous for?What is Thomas Jefferson famous for?

Thomas Thomas JeffersonJefferson,, the authorthe author of of the Declaration of Independence. the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Thomas JeffersonJefferson,, the authorthe author of of the Declaration of Independence. the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson was known for his high intelligence.

He was a political philosopher, architect, musician, book collector, scientist, diplomat, inventor and the third President of the United States.

Look at these photos:Look at these photos:Look at these photos:Look at these photos:

• Who is this memorial devoted to? What does it look like?

• Remember the name of this man. What is he famous for?

Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln,, 16th President of the

USA ((1861 – 18651861 – 1865))

Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln,, 16th President of the

USA ((1861 – 18651861 – 1865))

As President he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation that declared forever free slaves within the USA.

The National Mall'sThe National Mall's origins are as old as the capital city itself. The open origins are as old as the capital city itself. The open space and parklands created an ideal stage for national expressions of space and parklands created an ideal stage for national expressions of remembrance, observance and protest. remembrance, observance and protest.

About 2,000 American elms line the Mall and 3,000 Japanese cherry About 2,000 American elms line the Mall and 3,000 Japanese cherry the Tidal Basinthe Tidal Basin..

ThThee overhead view of the National Mall in Washington overhead view of the National Mall in Washington

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TThe Reflecting Poolhe Reflecting Pool asas it is it is seen from the top of the Washington seen from the top of the Washington MMonument.onument.

Fact aboutFact about the the Reflecting Pool: Reflecting Pool:

Width: 167 feet Depth: 18 inches on sides - 30 inches in center

Length: 2029 feet Amount of Water: 6,750,000 gallons

thethe Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool

THE SMITHSONIAN was established in 1846 by an act of Congress as

an institution for the "increase and diffusion of knowledge." Congress intended to set up a museum, a library, and a program of "active operations" for research and publications.

By theBy the 1850s the organization was called the U.S. 1850s the organization was called the U.S. National Museum and housed in the first Smithsonian National Museum and housed in the first Smithsonian building, then and now known asbuilding, then and now known as ««the Castlethe Castle».».

The Smithsonian CastleThe Smithsonian Castle hashas the Smithsonian the Smithsonian InformationInformationCenterCenter a andnd a administrative offices. dministrative offices.

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is

the most popular museum on the Mall.the most popular museum on the Mall. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is

the most popular museum on the Mall.the most popular museum on the Mall.

This picture shows the Wright brothersthe Wright brothers plane that hangs inside the National Air and Space Museum. It is the original Wright brothers plane that made the first flight in the history of mankind.

The National ArboretumThe National Arboretum in Washington DC has 446 acres filled with trees, plants and flowers. It is a hidden treasure that few residents and tourists visit. You can walk, ride a bicycle or drive on the many winding roads in the National Arboretum. There is an area with picnic tables.

You can discover the world of espionage and spies at the international Spy Museum in Washington DC.

This amazing espionage museum opened in July 2002 and is extremely popular.

National Portrait GalleryNational Portrait Gallery National Portrait GalleryNational Portrait Gallery

Before we say good bye to Washington letBefore we say good bye to Washington letus enjoy the most attractive pictures and remember us enjoy the most attractive pictures and remember their names:their names:

Thanks a lot for your attention Thanks a lot for your attention and work!and work!

Thanks a lot for your attention Thanks a lot for your attention and work!and work!