I. The tallest building in the world

j. an island of neon in the middle of a desert,

the art of taking excess to extremes

k. a home to some of the most famous

movie studios

l. an enchanted land, one of the most extra-

ordinary places on the planet

m. (72) suburbs in search of a city

n. the Northernmost state, a kind of a place

superlatives were made for

o. an active artists and writers’ colony

p. the place that has everything the beach

could possibly offer

q. the highest waterfall on the North American

Continent

Test yourself

1. What Memorial is represented in these photos? What historical event is it connected with? ______________________________________________________________________________________

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2. What is one of America’s most recognizable landmarks which denoted the role of St.Louis as the gateway to the west for immigrants of the 19^th century? _________________________________________

3. What is the name of the canyon, carved by the Colorado River and considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World? ____________________________________________________________

4. When and where does this parade take place? What is it called? ________________________________

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5. What is a major landmark of the Pacific Northwest region of the US and a symbol of Seattle? What view does it provide? ________________________________________________________________________

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6. What natural building material are these dwellings made of? What Indian tribes was this sort of architecture typical of? ___________________________________________________________________

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7. What architectural style, pioneered by Frank Lloyd Wright, became the prototype for most of the homes built in the 20^th-century America? __________________________________________________________

8. Which bridge, built during America’s Great Depression, has become one of the most internationally recognized symbols of San Francisco, California and of the United States? How long is it? _____________

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9. What was the principal vehicle, used by the pioneers heading west during the westward movement of the 19^th century? __________________________________________________________________________

10. In what National Park can visitors witness such natural marvels as boiling springs, spouting water, pools of purple, red and yellow boiling mud and a mountain of glass and yellow rock? ______________________________________________________________________________________

11. What American city looks like “an island of neon in the middle of a desert” and is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining? _______________________________

12. In what city are these famous film studios and media and entertainment companies headquartered?

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