Otázka: American cities
Jazyk: Angličtina
Přidal(a): Niki
Introduction
The United States of America is one of the most diverse and fascinating countries in the world. Each region offers unique experiences, from the bustling cities on the East Coast, through the culturally rich South, to the iconic cities in the West and the center of the country. This question focuses on traveling across the USA, significant cities and their characteristics, interesting places, and also some common American slang expressions.
1) Travelling
- By Plane
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- Fastest and most convenient way to cover long distances.
- Major cities are well-connected by domestic airlines (American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines).
- Modern airports with comfortable facilities.
- To Hire a Car (the Cheapest Option)
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- Economical and flexible way to travel, especially for visiting multiple destinations.
- Car rental companies like Hertz, Avis, Enterprise.
- Booking in advance and comparing prices online for the best deals.
- Allows travel at your own pace and discovering hidden gems.
2) Cities and Position
- The Eastern Coast
- Boston
- The Birthplace of America (1773 – the Boston Tea Party)
- Located in Massachusetts on the northeastern coast
- The Boston Common (the oldest public park in the USA)
- Bunker Hill Monument (site of a historical battle)
- The Freedom Trail (16 historical sights marked by a red brick line on the sidewalk, begins at the Boston Common)
- The State House
- Philadelphia
- Located in Pennsylvania, in the east of the USA
- The City of Liberty (the Declaration of Independence was written here in the 18th century)
- The first capital of the USA (residence of the Government)
- The Independence Hall (the seat of Congress)
- The Liberty Bell (zvon svobody)
- New York
- Broadway
- The Statue of Liberty
- The Empire State Building
- Boston
- The South
- New Orleans
- Known for jazz music
- Miami
- Located in Florida, famous for its beaches
- Houston
- Center of NASA
- New Orleans
- The West
- San Francisco
- Located in northern California
- Population: 800,000
- Founded in 1776
- The California gold rush
- Earthquake (70% destroyed)
- Famous for its hills, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, Transamerica Pyramid, Alcatraz (prison), and cable cars
- Known as the home city of homosexuals
- Los Angeles
- Hollywood (film studios, awards of Oscar)
- Beverly Hills (residence for rich people)
- San Diego
- Seattle
- San Francisco
- The Centre
- Las Vegas
- Disneyland for adults
- The entertainment capital of the world
- City that never sleeps
- Located in Nevada, surrounded by desert
- Las Vegas Boulevard (main road with all hotels and casinos)
- The Freemont Street (covered)
- The Strip Street
- Replicas of Manhattan, Eiffel Tower, Venice (hotel)
- Dancing and singing fountain
- Luxor Hotel (Sphinx, pyramids)
- Caesar’s Palace
- Hoover Dam
- Traffic: monorail
- Weddings: you need money, you will just pay, and you can marry someone
- Chicago
- Located in the center of the USA, in Illinois
- Founded in 1837
- On the Chicago River
- Industrial center
- Universities: Chicago U., Northwestern U.
- City of skyscrapers: The Sears Tower (highest in the USA), Trump International Hotel and Tower
- The Cloud Gate (The Bean)
- Famous people: Walt Disney, Al Capone, Ernest Hemingway, Obamas, John Malkovich, Henry Ford, Oprah Winfrey
- Sports: Chicago Bulls (Michael Jordan), Chicago Blackhawks (ice hockey)
- Detroit
- Known for the car industry
- Salt Lake City
- Las Vegas
3) Places
- Congress: Washington DC
- Disney World: Los Angeles
- Broadway: New York
- The Statue of Liberty: New York
- Cape Canaveral: Florida
- The Golden Gate Bridge: San Francisco
- The Empire State Building: New York
- The White House: Washington DC
4) American Slang
- Backseat driver: talks into driving, gives unwanted advice to the driver
- Drive me nuts: make someone angry, crazy
- Step on it: drive faster (šlápni na to)
- Sunday driver: drives only occasionally, drives slowly
- Make a reggie: turn right
- Hang a yoo-ee: make a U-turn (otočit se úplně)
