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Considering the size of the USA, it is easy to understand that people from the Northeast
feel closer to Europe than for example Texans might, both as far as news coverage and other
forms of culture are concerned. Texans, on their part, have Mexico and other Latin American
states as their closest neighbors, and are therefore more heavily influenced by Mexico and
Mexican culture.

Task 14. Answer the following questions.
1. How many British colonies were there in 1776?
2. How many states are there in the US?
3. What were the last two states to be added to the federation?
4. What is the difference between Washington DC and Washington?
5. How many times larger is the USA than Norway?
6. Approximately how many inhabitants are there in the USA?
7. What are the four main geographical regions called?
8. Give examples of how these regions are different.

T: Right now, please make a table with the following words in your text editor and fill it
out. You have 15 minutes for this task. Once you are done, just please tell me.
Task 15. Fill in the table.
English Translate into Make a sentence Possible synonym
Ukrainian using the word
Approximately
Similarities
Federation
Consist
Comparison
Topography
For instance
Inhabitants
Sparsely
Tend
Relocate
Common values
Concerns
Devoured
Recognize
Manner
Coverage
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Task 16. Speak on the one form the following topics.
1. The USA
2. Why was Washington made the capital of the United States?
3. American Symbols
4. New York
5. The Federal Judiciary
6. Places of Interest in New York
7. The Discovery of America
8. The US Congress
9. President's Day
10. Climate and Natural Resources

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