Question

Ответьте на вопросы к тексту. 1. Where is Washington, DC situated? 2. Why is the city unique? 3. When did the government move to Washington, DC? 4. Where is the official residence of the President of the USA situated? 5. What is the Capitol? 6. How many chambers are there in the Congress? 7. Why aren’t there any skyscrapers in Washington, DC? 8. What is the population of the city? 9. Is there any industry in Washington, DC? 10. What are the main attractions of the city?

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. Where is Washington, DC situated?

Washington, DC is situated in the mouth of the Potomac River, in the

District of Columbia (DC).

2. Why is the city unique?

The city is unique because it's the capital of the USA but there are no skyscrapers.

3. When did the government move to Washington, DC?

The government moved to Washington, DC in 1800.

4. Where is the official residence of the President of the USA situated?

The official residence of the President of the USA is situated at The White House.

5. What is the Capitol?  

The United States Capitol is the tallest building in Washington, DC, and the most famous building in the United States. It is located on Capitol Hill and this is where the laws are made. The United States Capitol is the meeting place of the United States Congress.

6. How many chambers are there in Congress?

There are two chambers in the Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

7. Why aren’t there any skyscrapers in Washington, DC?

There is a law that prohibits to build houses taller than the Capitol.

8. What is the population of the city? The population of the city is about 900,000 people.

9. Is there any industry in Washington, DC? There are no heavy industries.

There are only some branches of light and food industries.

10. What are the main attractions in the city?

The main attractions in the city are the Capitol Building, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Library of Congress, the largest in the world, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Gallery of Art, the National Museum of History and Technology, the National Air and Space Museum, and many others.

Answer 2

1. Washington, DC is situated on the east coast of the United States, between Maryland and Virginia.
2. The city is unique because it is the capital of the United States, and it is where the federal government is located.
3. The government moved to Washington, DC in 1800.
4. The official residence of the President of the USA, also known as the White House, is situated in Washington, DC.
5. The Capitol is the building where the United States Congress meets. It is located in Washington, DC.
6. There are two chambers in the United States Congress: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
7. Skyscrapers are not allowed in most parts of Washington, DC because of a law that limits the height of buildings to protect the views of the city's many monuments and landmarks.
8. According to recent estimates, the population of Washington, DC is around 700,000 people.
9. While there is some industry in the city, such as government-related services, the main economic drivers in Washington, DC are government and tourism.
10. Some of the main attractions in the city include the National Mall, which is home to many of the country's most famous monuments and museums, as well as the Smithsonian Institution, the National Zoo, and the many historic neighborhoods and landmarks throughout the city.