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The United States. Part 1.
the United States of America (the USA)
the United States (the US)
a state
Washington, D.C.
the capital city
the federal district
the fifty states
the flag
the Stars and Stripes
the national anthem
the U.S. dollar
the symbol $
the bald eagle
the Statue of Liberty
the White House
North America
a federal republic
a citizen
a national symbol
immigration
an immigrant
the Capitol
a two-party system
the judicial branch
Useful phrases.
The United States consists of fifty states and a federal district.
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.
The American flag has fifty stars and thirteen stripes.
The currency is the U.S. dollar.
The United States is a country in North America.
The United States. Part 2: Geografie a oblasti.
North America
Canada
Mexico
a border
the Atlantic Ocean
the Pacific Ocean
the Gulf of Mexico
the Great Lakes
the Mississippi River
the Rocky Mountains
the Great Plains
a desert
a national park
the Northeast
the Midwest
the South
the West
Alaska
Hawaii
a time zone
a coastline
a climate
a region
a melting pot
the American Dream
the Democrats
the Republicans
Useful phrases.
The United States stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Canada lies north of the US, while Mexico lies to the south.
The Rocky Mountains are in the western part of the country.
Alaska is the largest state, and Hawaii is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean.
The climate is very different in Florida, Alaska, and the desert states.
The United States. Part 3.
New York City (NYC)
Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles
Chicago
San Francisco
Miami
Las Vegas
Seattle
the Statue of Liberty
the Golden Gate Bridge
the Grand Canyon
Yellowstone National Park
Hollywood
Times Square
Route 66
a skyscraper
downtown
a subway
a national monument
a sightseeing tour
Central Park
a city landmark
the Founding Fathers
the Pilgrims
the Electoral College
the Vice President
Useful phrases.
New York City is known for its skyscrapers, parks, and museums.
Washington, D.C. is the capital, but it is not a state.
The Grand Canyon is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the country.
Visitors can take the subway to travel around a large city.
Hollywood is strongly connected with the American movie industry.
I would like to visit San Francisco because of the bridge and the ocean views.
The United States. Part 4.
Native American peoples
the thirteen colonies
the Declaration of Independence
Independence Day
the Civil War
slavery
the civil rights movement
the Constitution
a federal republic
the President
Congress
the Senate
the House of Representatives
the Supreme Court
the federal government
a state government
a governor
a political party
an election
a voter
a law
an elected representative
Abraham Lincoln
9/11
the Cabinet
the Bill of Rights
Useful phrases.
The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776.
Independence Day is celebrated on July 4.
The United States is a federal republic with federal and state governments.
Congress has two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The President leads the executive branch, while Congress makes federal laws.
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country.
The United States. Part 5.
a television show
Hollywood
a novel
a writer
jazz
the blues
hip-hop
a music festival
baseball
American football
Thanksgiving
Independence Day
Halloween
a parade
a hamburger
a hot dog
barbecue
apple pie
fireworks
a national holiday
the Cold War
NASA
the executive branch
the legislative branch
Useful phrases.
Thanksgiving is a family holiday with a traditional meal.
People often celebrate Independence Day with parades, concerts, and fireworks.
Basketball, baseball, and American football are popular sports in the US.
American culture is diverse and has been strongly shaped by immigration.
Martin Luther King Jr. was an important civil rights leader.
Mark Twain, Maya Angelou, and Ernest Hemingway are well-known American writers.