Exercise 1. a) Read the fact file about the USA. Do you know all these facts? Fact file: Official name – The United States of America Capital - Washington Type of Government – Presidential Republic Head of state – The President, who lives in White House in Washington Population – 312 million Largest cities – New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas Longest river – the Mississippi National day – 4 July (Independence Day) Number of states – 50 Biggest states – Texas, California, New Mexico, Montana Flag – 13 white and red stripes and 50 stars National sport - baseball National symbol – the Statue of Liberty Cinema – American movies are the most popular movies in the world, all major film studios are in Hollywood, California Music – American pop/rock /rap singers are the most popular singers in the world Fast food – the Americans invented hot dogs and hamburgers Cars – Jeep, Ford, Cadillac, Chevrolet Computers and mobile phones – Microsoft and Apple products Tallest buildings – the Willis Tower with 108 stories in the US, Chicago b) Answer the quiz using the fact file. 1. What is the capital of the USA? 2. What are the largest cities in the USA? Module 9. English speaking world Lesson 1. The USA 30 3. How many states does the USA have ? 4. What is the longest river in the USA? 5. Where does the US president live? 6. Where is the tallest building in the USA situated? 7. What is its name? 8. Extra: Who is the president of the USA ?