American Holidays
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США
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The USA
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The USA is one ___ the largest countries ___ the world. It is situated ___ the central part ___ the North American continent. It is washed ___ the Pacific Ocean and ___ the Atlantic Ocean. The most northern part ___ the USA is Alaska, the largest state, separated ___ the rest ___ the country ___ Canada. The capital of the country is Washington. It was named ___ honour ___ the first President, George Washington.
The Pacific coast is a region ___ mild winters and warm, dry summers, but the eastern continental region is watered ___ rainfall. The region ___ the Great Lakes has changeable weather.There are five Great Lakes ___ the USA and Canada.
There are many big cities ___ the country. They are Washington (the capital ___ the country). New York (the city ___ contrasts, financial and business centre ___ the USA), Boston (there are many colleges and universities ___ it), Chicago (one ___ the biggest industrial cities ___ the USA), San Francisco, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Detroit (one ___ the biggest centres ___ the automobile industry). The USA is rich ___ mineral resources, such as aluminium, salt, zinc, coppers, and coal, natural gas, gold and silver. It holds one ___ the first places ___ the world ___ the production ___ coal, iron, oil, natural gas. Such industries as machine-building, ship-building are highly developed in the country.
The USA is a federal republic, consisting ___ fifty states. Each ___ these states has its own government. The president is the head ___ the state and the government. He is elected ___ four years.
США состоит из 50 штатов. Граничит США с Канадой на севере и с Мексикой на юге. Омывается США Атлантическим и Тихим океанами. Столица страны, Вашингтон, получила название в честь Джорджа Вашингтона. США богата реками, озерами и горами. На территории страны несколько климатов. США - высокоразвитая промышленная и аграрная страна с богатыми природными ресурсами. США - федеративная республика. Глава государства - президент.
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1 января, 12 февраля, 22 февраля, 1 мая, 4 июля, 11 ноября, двадцать пятого декабря, первый понедельник, четвертый четверг, третий понедельник, второй понедельник.
1. Each of the 50 American states established its own holidays. 2. Most states have holidays which are observed, but are not necessary «legal». 3. The name of the holiday goes on the calendar for a state. 4. President or Congress may proclaim a special day or week in order to bring attention to a certain concern, interest group, or problem. 5. There are many traditional holidays. 6. The three holidays (Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Mother's Day) have spread elsewhere. 7. The Fourth of July is the day of signing the Declaration of Independence. 8. Some towns and cities have parades with bands and flags. 9. Thanksgiving is a day for families to come together. 10. Turkey or ham, corn dishes, breads and rolls, and a pumpkin pie are traditionally prepared for the feast. 11. Christmas is an annual festival, held on December 25, to celebrate the Nativity, or birth of Christ. 12. Saint Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. 13. There is a custom of sending greeting cards or gifts to express affection. 14. The holiday probably derives from the ancient Roman feast of Lupercalis. 15. The festival gradually became associated with the feast day (February 14) of two Roman martyrs. 16. St. Valentine has traditionally been regarded as the patron saint of lovers.