Задания:
I.Translate into English (according the text) - найдите в тексте следующие предложения и выпишите их:
1. Сорок восемь прилегающих штатов известны как материковая часть США.
Два других штата - Аляска и Гавайи.
2. Аляска это отдельный штат, расположенный на крайнем северо-западе Северной Америки.
3. США омываются Атлантическим океаном на востоке и Тихим океаном на западе.
4. Долгое время США были местом, куда многие люди бежали от преследований за политические или религиозные убеждения в родных странах.
5. Одно из прозвищ флага США - «Звезды и полосы». 50 звезд-белые в синем поле - представляют 50 нынешних штатов...
6. Но 4 июля 1776 года была обнародована Декларация независимости
7. ...американцы отмечают День независимости 4 июля.
8. Столица США названа в честь первого президента, которого звали Джордж Вашингтон.
9. Президент, избираемый всем народом на четыре года, является и главой государства, и главой правительства.
10.. Это многонациональная и третья по численности населения страна.
Questions:
1. What American state is located in the far north-west of North America?
2. What is the flag of the USA called?
3. Why is Independence Day important for Americans? 4. What is the difference between Washington and Washington, D.C.?

1. The forty-eight contiguous states are known as the mainland part of the United States. The other two states are Alaska and Hawaii.

To answer this question, we need to find the sentence that mentions "forty-eight contiguous states" and "Alaska and Hawaii." In the given text, the first sentence states: "Сорок восемь прилегающих штатов известны как материковая часть США. Два других штата - Аляска и Гавайи." Translating this sentence into English, it reads: "The forty-eight contiguous states are known as the mainland part of the United States. The other two states are Alaska and Hawaii."

2. Alaska is a separate state located in the far north-west of North America.

The second sentence in the given text mentions Alaska as a separate state: "Аляска это отдельный штат, расположенный на крайнем северо-западе Северной Америки." Translated into English, this sentence says: "Alaska is a separate state located in the far north-west of North America."

3. The USA is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west.

The third sentence in the given text states: "США омываются Атлантическим океаном на востоке и Тихим океаном на западе." Translating this sentence, it reads: "The USA is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west."

4. For a long time, the USA has been a place where many people fled from persecution for their political or religious beliefs in their native countries.

The fourth sentence in the given text mentions the USA as a place where people sought refuge: "Долгое время США были местом, куда многие люди бежали от преследований за политические или религиозные убеждения в родных странах." When translated into English, it reads: "For a long time, the USA has been a place where many people fled from persecution for their political or religious beliefs in their native countries."

5. One of the nicknames for the US flag is "Stars and Stripes". The 50 stars, white on a blue field, represent the 50 current states...

The fifth sentence in the given text explains the nickname of the US flag and the symbolism of the 50 stars: "Одно из прозвищ флага США - «Звезды и полосы». 50 звезд-белые в синем поле - представляют 50 нынешних штатов..." Translating this sentence, it reads: "One of the nicknames for the US flag is 'Stars and Stripes'. The 50 stars, white on a blue field, represent the 50 current states..."

6. However, on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed.

The sixth sentence mentions the date when the Declaration of Independence was announced: "Но 4 июля 1776 года была обнародована Декларация независимости." Translated into English, it says: "However, on July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed."

7. ...Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4.

The seventh sentence states that Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4: "...американцы отмечают День независимости 4 июля." Translating this sentence, it reads: "...Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4."

8. The capital of the USA is named after the first president, who was called George Washington.

The eighth sentence explains that the capital of the USA is named after the first president: "Столица США названа в честь первого президента, которого звали Джордж Вашингтон." Translated into English, it says: "The capital of the USA is named after the first president, who was called George Washington."

9. The president, elected by the entire population for four years, is both the head of state and the head of government.

The ninth sentence describes the role of the president in the USA: "Президент, избираемый всем народом на четыре года, является и главой государства, и главой правительства." Translating this sentence, it reads: "The president, elected by the entire population for four years, is both the head of state and the head of government."

10. It is a multinational and the third most populous country.

The tenth sentence states that the USA is a multinational country and the third most populous: "Это многонациональная и третья по численности населения страна." When translated into English, it says: "It is a multinational and the third most populous country."

Now let's move on to answering the questions:

1. What American state is located in the far north-west of North America?
- The American state located in the far north-west of North America is Alaska. (As mentioned in the second sentence)

2. What is the flag of the USA called?
- The flag of the USA is called "Stars and Stripes". (As mentioned in the fifth sentence)

3. Why is Independence Day important for Americans?
- Independence Day is important for Americans because it commemorates the day when the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed, marking the country's independence from Great Britain. (As mentioned in the sixth and seventh sentences)

4. What is the difference between Washington and Washington, D.C.?
- Washington refers to the state of Washington, located in the Pacific Northwest region of the USA. On the other hand, Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia) is a federal district and the capital of the USA, named after the first president, George Washington. (As mentioned in the eighth sentence)