California Los-Angeles. Places of interest
ЮЖНО-САХАЛИНСКИЙ ЛИЦЕЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ И ПРАВА
Экзаменационная
Работа по английскому языку
За курс средней
(полной) школы
CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES
PLACES OF INTEREST
Работу выполнила
Ученица 11 технического класса
Нуреева Виктория Алексеевна
Руководитель
Учитель английского языка
ФИО
Южно-Сахалинск
2003
Table of Contents.
Introduction.……………………………………………………………..……………3
I. California
1.1. California today………………………………………………………………………….4
1.2.The History of Los Angeles County……………………………………………………4
II. Los Angeles
2.1. Los Angeles now………………………………………………………………………..7
2.2. Disneyland……………………………………………………………………………….9
2.3. Six Flags Magic Mountain…………………………………………………………….14
2.4 Universal Studios……………………………………………………………………....15
Conclusion..………………………………………………………………...……….16
Literature…….………………………………………………………………………17
Introduction.
California, Los Angeles, Disneyland, Hollywood, Beverly Hills…have you
ever heard these names? I am sure you have. What are these places , where
are they situated, what is their history? I am sure this question have at
least onece stirred your curiosity. In my work I’ve tried to cover all
these most interesting questions, including history, places of interest
their description and even parks’ entrance fees. I hope my work will help
you to get better acquainted with one of the most beautiful state of the
USA – California and its one of the most gougeous cities – Los Angeles, or
a City of Angels.
I.California.
1.1.California today.
California is perhaps the most unique state in the USA. It leads the
country in manufacturing and farming. Its area is the 3rd in the country
and it has the largest population, of which the white people constitute
less than 50%. It is the most popular place to spend vacations - hiking in
National parks, swimming in the Pacific Ocean and sightseeing in the
cities. Such well-known places as Hollywood Disneyland, Death Valley, and
the San Diego Zoo are located in California. First European settlements in
California were Spanish, and in 1821, when Mexico became independent, it
became its part. In 1848 the United States took control over this state.
And on September 9, 1850, it became the 31 state of the USA.
> Capital - Sacramento.
> Population - 29,839,250 (1st).
The state symbols are:
> Bird - California Valley Quail,
> Flower - Golden Poppy,
> Motto - "Eureka" ("I have found it"),
> Song - "I love you, California",
> Tree - California Redwood.
1.2.The History of Los Angeles County.
When Spanish occupation of California began in 1769, an exploratory
expedition of more than 60 persons led by Gaspar de Portola moved north
through the area now known as Los Angeles. They camped by a river where
fertile soil and availability of water for irrigation impressed members of
the party. Father Juan Crespi, who accompanied the group, saw the location
as having all the requirements for a large settlement. He named the river
El Rio de Nuestra Senora la Reyna de Los Angeles de Porciuncula, which
means “The River of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of Porciuncula.”
In September 1771 Father Junipero Serra and a group of Spaniards
founded the San Gabriel Mission as the center of the first "community" in
an area inhabited by small bands of Gabrielino Indians.
Twelve years after Portola's trek, which began in San Diego and ended
in Monterey, a company of settlers called "Los Pobladores" were recruited
in the states of Sonora and Sinaloa in Mexico. Their mission, under
authority of Governor Felipe de Neve, was to establish pueblos in the name
of the king of Spain.
On September 4, 1781, the Pobladores, a group of 12 families - 46 men,
women and children led by Captain Rivera y Moncada - established a
community in the area discovered by Portola, and named it El Pueblo de
Nuestra Senora la Reyna de Los Angeles de Porciuncula, after the nearby
river. Over time, the area became known as the Ciudad de Los Angeles, "City
of Angels," and on April 4, 1850 became the City of Los Angeles.
California was ruled by Spain until 1822 when Mexico assumed
jurisdiction. After a two-year period of hostilities with Mexico beginning
in 1846, the area came under U.S. control. In 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe
Hidalgo made California a United States territory.The County of Los Angeles
was established on February 18, 1850 as one of the 27 original counties,
several months before California was admitted to the Union. It derived its
name from the area known as Los Angeles, already a large community, and
made it the designated "seat" of County government.
On April 1, 1850 the people of Los Angeles County asserted their newly
won right of self-government and elected a three-man Court of Sessions as
their first governing body. A total of 377 votes were cast in this
election. In 1852 the Legislature dissolved the Court of Sessions and
created a five-member Board of Supervisors. In 1913 the citizens of Los
Angeles County approved a charter recommended by a board of freeholders
which gave the County greater freedom to govern itself within the framework
of state law.
|Land Area |4,081.58 Square Miles |
|Unincorporated Area |2,653.5 Square Miles |
|Flat Land |1,741 Square Miles |
|Mountains |1,875 Square Miles |
|Hilly Land |246 Square Miles |
|Islands |131 Square Miles |
|Mountain Valleys |59 Square Miles |
|Marsh Land |28 Square Miles |
The official flag of the county of Los Angeles is blue, green and
gold.The blue signifies clear skies. The green border is to keep Los
Angeles beautiful and the gold lettering "county of Los Angeles" stands for
the land of opportunity for everyone since gold was discovered in
California.
The seal is the official seal of the County of Los Angeles.
The flag was approved on October 17, 1967 by the Board of Supervisors and
flew for the first time in front of the County Courthouse on March 28,
1968.
II.Los Angeles.
2.1. Los Angeles now.
Los Angeles teems with excitement both sunup and sundown. Los Angeles
is a youthful, vibrant city, proud of her well extablished roots.
Claimed for Spain by Portuguese conquistador Juan Cabrillo in 1542,
the sleepy Indian village of 4000 was named ElPueblo Nuestra Senora la
Reina de Los Angeles – “The city of Our Lady Queen of the Angels.”
Today the “City Of Angels” hosts an assortment of lifestyles and a
population of nearly three million, with over seven million in Los Angeles
Country.
The boundaries econompass over 463 square miles of urban ,desert,
mountain and coastl landscapes. This area is large enough to hold the
combined cities of St. Louis, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Boston,
Pittsburgh, Manhattan and San Francisco.
Los angeles basks in a mediterranean climate and 350 days of golden
sun yearly. The dry summers and comfortable winters make L.A. the envy of
the nation.
Beverly Hills is the world-famous meeting place for the elite and the
curious visitor. Rolls Royces, Mercedes and Jaguars line the streets, and
the famous and not-so-famous stroll these chic boulevards in search of
recognition and fashion trends. Gucci, Pucci, Giorgio’s, Tiffany’s and a
host of other prestigious stores add glamour and excitement to the shoping
scene.
Just around the corner, nestled under the landmark H-O-L-L-Y-W-O-O-D
sign, Hollywood thrives on the creative energies of film directors, actor,
dancers and music makers. Universal Studios, once a combination movie
studio and chicken ranch, is now the world’s largest motion picture studio.
Universal’s back lot stretches over more then 420 acres. Soundstages,
western sets, Mexican villages, and New York city streets come to life in a
make-believe world.
Just over the hill-thrills, spills and excitement await at Southern
California’s exciting theme parks. Six Flags Magic Mountain offers more
than 100 rides and atractions to entertain the entire family. Visit the
nation’s oldest theme park – Knott’s Berry Farm, where the “old west” in
intertwined with an abundance of heart-skipping rides. And, of course, the
world famous internationsl playground – Disneyland, offers fun and fantasy
for all ages.
Dozens of additional atttractions surround Los Angeles, from Magic
Mountain to the majestic Queen Mary complex, reigning over Long Beach
Harbor. Beautiful Catalina Island is a secluded playground where sunning,
surfing, sailing and relaxing are just “twenty-six miles across the sea.”
The mangnificent beaches of Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Manhattan,
Hermosa and Redondo all give thousands of fisherman, surfers, swimmers,
