4.A,C - Interesting places in the USA by Simona Petran Luftova https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb Write 40-80 words about an interesting place, city, monument, park, etc., in the USA. Use your own words. ALSO ADD A PHOTO. en-us 2017-12-28 20:47:45 UTC 2026-03-11 15:00:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Soccerball.png Simona Luftová Simi7 https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218124064 Wishing everyone all the best in the New Year]]> 2017-12-28 21:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218124064 Times Square (Budínská) https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218194649 Times Square is located in borough of Manhattan in New York City in the New York State in the northeastern United States. It is extensive crossroads and region between Brodway and 7th Avenue. On Times Square collide world shop and art. All Times Square is typical their lights advertisment and billboards. On Times Square we can find a lot of fames firm such as MTV, VIACOM. It is one of the most famous attractions in New York.

]]> 2017-12-30 18:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218194649 Statue of Liberty (Matějková) https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218299978 This statue stands on the Liberty Island at New York City.  It is 46 meters high. The total height of the statue is 93 meters with a pedestal. The statue holds a torch in the right hand. In the left hand holds plates (representing the declaration of independence- July 4, 1776).
The Statue of Liberty recalls the friendship and help that France has provided.
The statue became a UNESCO monument in 1984. 

]]> 2018-01-02 12:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218299978 Central Park (Zajíčková) https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218337407 This park is located in Manhattan, New York City.
It’s the most visited urban park in the United States, with 25 million visitors a year and one of the most filmed locations in the world.
Park's first area was opened to the public in the winter of 1858 and the park was expanded to its current size in 1873.
There you can see Harlem Meer (lake), Springbanks Arch (interesting bridge), 107th Infantry Memorial, statue of William Shakespeare or Christopher Columbus and so on.]]> 2018-01-02 15:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218337407 Alcatraz Island (Moučková) https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218573038 Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco Bay, offshore from San Francisco in California. It used to be a military and federal prison. The Island was occupied for 18 months by Indians of All Tribes, it’s recognized as an important milestone in the American Indian rights movement.  There is also a natural side to the Rocks - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies. Even though Alcatraz Island is not the most well-known place in the USA, it has a very interesting history. ]]> 2018-01-03 17:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218573038 The Lincoln Memorial (Holanová) veronika1998 https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218612951 The Lincoln Memorial is an American national monument built to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. We can find this memorial in Washington D. C. It is big palace with decorated pilirs and inside is his sculpture with some paintings from his life. 

Abraham Lincoln is famous because he was president in times of American Civil War  and beceause of his death, he was shoted.
 

]]> 2018-01-03 19:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218612951 Walt Disney World Resort (Daňová)It’s the biggest (110 km2 ) and most visited recreation area in the world made up of 4 theme parks, 27 themed hotels, golf courses, 2 water parks, a shopping centre etc. It’s located in Florida and it was opened in 1971. The names of the parks are: Magic Kingdom (Cinderella Castle, this park was the first to be opened), Epcot (Spaceship Earth, this park is dedicated to human achievements and technology) , Disney’s Hollywood Studios (The Chinese Theatre, park is dedicated to film, music, theatre) and Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Tree of Life, park is dedicated to environment, animals). https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218615981 2018-01-03 19:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218615981 Yellowstone National Park f3jtlycz https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218641944 Yellowstone National Park is a national park located in the states of Wyoming,Montana, and Idaho. You can find there lakes, canyons, rivers, montains and even Yellowstone Caldera which is largest supervulcano on continent. Caldera is supposed to be an active.Yellowstone has many recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing.


]]> 2018-01-03 20:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218641944 Niagara Falls(Černá)Niagara Falls is a geological wonder and one of the most famous waterfalls in the world. Stradding the border between the United States and Canada, it has been a popular tourist attraction for over 200 years, as well as a major source of hydroelectric power.Niagara is made up of three separate waterfalls: Horseshoe Falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218651941

]]> 2018-01-03 22:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218651941 Manhattan (Štěpánková) It is one of five boroughs of the U.S. state of New York. (boroughs is – Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, State Island and Manhattan). Is located in the Manhattan Island. Manhattan is the smallest boroughs but, it is the third most densely populated and visited him 50 milions tourists a year. Manhattan is often described as the cultural, financial, media and entertainment capital of the world. Is the one of the most desirable locations for office and residential space but with huge rental. Everyone want have an office at some of Manhattan's streets because it means a prestige for every business. And it is center of fashion too. From 1972 to 2001 was here the Twin Towers of the original World Trade Center but in 2001 was destroyed by terrorists. For 10 years was the highest building – Empire State Building but in 2013 was completed the new tallest building and it was the One World Trade Center and this build is the tallest from all in western hemisphere (was build instead of Twins). https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218653779 2018-01-03 22:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/218653779 Silicon Valley (Oktábcová) https://padlet.com/Simi7/su5d96rn6bsb/wish/221245651 Silicon Valley is the southest part of Northern California in the USA. This territory consists 
 of 19 residences and the capital city is San José with one million inhabitants. Silicon Valley was used an American navy for long time. They performed researches here. Today is Silicon Valley a world centre of computer and technological industry. Around we can see Googleplex, this complex belongs company, which is named Google. One of the city districts is Downtown San Jose. There are a very nice theatre San Jose Theatres, then a beautiful square Adobe Systems Incorporated and The Tech Museum of Innovation. In this museum they have very high prices, adult must pay 30 dollars. 

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