1. Alternative path routing in America

2. 5 routs: 1. Caribbean cruise 2. 5 Great Lakes and Niagara 3. Yellowstone National Park 4. Death Valley and Grand Canyon 5. New York – Washington

3. 1. Caribbean cruise The Caribbean is a region consisting of the Caribbean Sea. The region is located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and Northern America, east of Central America, and to the north of South America. (one of the famous islands are Barbados, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Haiti, Cayman islands). Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the region comprises more than 7000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. These islands, called the West Indies, because when Christopher Columb landed there in 1492 he believed that he had reached the Indies. The Caribbean is a region consisting of the Caribbean Sea. The region is located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and Northern America, east of Central America, and to the north of South America. (one of the famous islands are Barbados, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Haiti, Cayman islands). Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the region comprises more than 7000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. These islands, called the West Indies, because when Christopher Columb landed there in 1492 he believed that he had reached the Indies.

6. 2. Great Lakes and Niagara The Great Lakes are a collection of freshwater seas located in eastern North America, on the Canada – United States border. Consisting of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, they form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by total surface and volume. The Great Lakes are a collection of freshwater seas located in eastern North America, on the Canada – United States border. Consisting of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, they form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by total surface and volume. The Niagara Falls are voluminous waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (120 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls is composed of two major sections separated by “Goat Island”: “Horseshoe Falls”, the majority of which lies on the Canadian side of the border, and American Falls on the American side. The smaller “Bridal Veil Falls” are also located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island. The Niagara Falls are voluminous waterfalls on the Niagara River, straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York. The falls are 17 miles (27 km) north-northwest of Buffalo, New York and 75 miles (120 km) south-southeast of Toronto, Ontario, between the twin cities of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Niagara Falls, New York. Niagara Falls is composed of two major sections separated by “Goat Island”: “Horseshoe Falls”, the majority of which lies on the Canadian side of the border, and American Falls on the American side. The smaller “Bridal Veil Falls” are also located on the American side, separated from the main falls by Luna Island.

12. 3. Yellowstone National Park Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

16. 4. Death Valley and Grand Canyon A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and 3 million acres of wilderness. Home to the Timbisha Shoshone people and to plants and animals unique to the harshest desert. A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and 3 million acres of wilderness. Home to the Timbisha Shoshone people and to plants and animals unique to the harshest desert. The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the United States. President The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, ranges in width from 4 to 18 miles (6.4 to 29 km) and attains a depth of over a mile (1.83 km). River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago. Since that time, the Colorado River continued to erode and form the canyon to the point we see it as today. The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the United States. President The Grand Canyon is 277 miles (446 km) long, ranges in width from 4 to 18 miles (6.4 to 29 km) and attains a depth of over a mile (1.83 km). River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago. Since that time, the Colorado River continued to erode and form the canyon to the point we see it as today.

21. 5. New York – Washington New York City, which is geographically the largest city in the state and most populous in the United States. City was named for the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland. New York City, which is geographically the largest city in the state and most populous in the United States. City was named for the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland.

25. The capital of the United States of America was founded in 1791 in the District of Columbia. The capital received the name of Washington — after the name of the commander-in-chief of the American army in the War for Independence who became the first President of the United States. President Washington himself took an active part in choosing the place for the capital. He invited a famous French engineer, Pierre Charles L'Enfant. With a help and advice of Washington, he drew a plan of a city with straight streets running far into a great distance. There is a law in Washington against building structures higher than the Capitol; therefore it represents a different appearance from New York with its sky-scrapers. The Capitol, where the Congress meets is a very high and beautiful building with white marble columns. It is in the very centre of the city. Today Washington is a city which attracts a lot of tourists by its fashionable hotels, restaurants. The White House, the residence of the president, is the oldest public structure in the capital and one of the most beautiful.

28. true/false 1. The Caribbean situated on the north of America 2. The Caribbean consist from 7 islands 3. There is 5 great lakes on the Canada – United States border 4. The Niagara River straddling the international border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of Indiana 5. Niagara river is situated between the Michigan and Erie lakes 6. Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park 7. Yellowstone National Park is located on the north states of USA 8. There is no water in the Death Valley 9. The Grand Canyon is located on the Utah state 10. River established the course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago

29. 1. What city is the larges in America? 2. In whose honor was named New York? 3. What is the main symbol of New York? 4. Who chose the place for Washington building? 5. What nationality was the main engineer of Washington? 6. What is the main difference between New York and Washington according to the text? 7. What is the main building in Washington?

30. The key 1. F 2. F. 3. T. 4. F 5. F. 6. T. 7. T. 8. F. 9. F. 10. T.

31. 1. New York 2. Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland. 3. The Statue of Liberty 4. G. Washington 5. French 6. A different appearance from New York with its sky-scrapers 7. The Capitol

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