Номер 6, страница 35, часть 2 - гдз по английскому языку 5 класс учебник Вербицкая, Эббс

Часть 2. Unit 12. A glimpse of history - номер 6, страница 35.

Условие.

Reading and speaking

6 Read the texts and speak about these interesting facts in Russian.

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Who was America’s first president?

George Washington became America’s first president on April 30, 1779. He was the president for 8 years. These were very difficult years. Americans fought for their independence from Britain. George Washington was also a soldier and a farmer. His house at Mount Vernon is visited by thousands of people every year.

How did the White House get its name?

The White House is the official residence of the President of the United States of America. It is in Washington, D.C., the capital of the USA. The house was built of grey stone. In 1814, during the War for Independence, it was burned by British soldiers. After the war it was painted white.

What is the biggest American state?

Alaska is the biggest American state. Before 1867, Alaska was a part of Russia. Then it was sold to the US for $7.2 million. Alaska is also the coldest place in the US.

Решение.

Решение 2.

Прочитайте тексты и расскажите об этих интересных фактах на русском языке.

Ответ:

1. America's first president was George Washington. He became president on April 30, 1779, and was the president for 8 years. He was also a soldier and a farmer.

Первым президентом Америки был Джордж Вашингтон. Он стал президентом 30 апреля 1779 года и был на этом посту 8 лет. Он также был солдатом и фермером.

2. The White House got its name because it was painted white. It was originally built of grey stone, but in 1814 it was burned by British soldiers. After the war, it was painted white.

Белый дом получил свое название, потому что его покрасили в белый цвет. Изначально он был построен из серого камня, но в 1814 году его сожгли британские солдаты. После войны его покрасили в белый цвет.

3. The biggest American state is Alaska. Before 1867, Alaska was a part of Russia. Then it was sold to the US for $7.2 million. Alaska is also the coldest place in the US.

Самый большой американский штат — Аляска. До 1867 года Аляска была частью России. Затем она была продана США за 7,2 миллиона долларов. Аляска также является самым холодным местом в США.