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MY CITY
NOVOSIBIRSK
Novosibirsk- the capital of Siberia
Novosibirsk is one of the biggest
cities in Russia and the third
largest city after Moscow and St.
Petersburg ,and it is the biggest
city behind the Ural. It’s situated
right in the middle of Russia. The
city is on bank of the Ob river.
Day, when the bridge across the
Ob river was started, it is
considered as day when
Novosibirsk was found.
The famous places of Novosibirsk are
“Novosibirsk Zoo”, ”Novosibirsk
Art Gallery”, the theater “Red
torch”, the theater “Old House”,
“The Youth Theatre Globe” and
“State Academy Opera and Ballet
Theater”. The Youth Theatre
Globes is situated in the centre of
Novosibirsk. It isn’t far from
Chapel. The Globe today is a huge
building, it has two halls.
Andrey Bondarenko
MY CITY
NOVOSIBIRSK
At the end of 19th century the builders of the Trans-Siberian
Railway were gradually pushing through the boundless
steppes and trackless forests of Siberia towards the East. At
the banks of the mighty Siberian River Ob, they came to a
halt, for it had to be bridged. Nikolai Garin-Mikhailovsky, the
leader of the surveying group, himself both a great engineer
and a novelist, was the man who selected the site for the
huge railway bridge to be built. He was the founder of
Novosibirsk and today one of the finest squares in the city
bears his name.
Novosibirsk is a young city and perhaps the most outstanding
aspect of its short life is its rate of growth. It took 750 years
for the population of Moscow to reach the million mark, Kiev
700 years and New York about two hundred, but Novosibirsk
has been in existence only sixty years. Now population of
Novosibirsk is 1,5 millions people. Novosibirsk is the third
city in Russia.
In Novosibirsk are many famous sights: Railway Station, the
Siberian Theatre of Opera and Ballet, the Institute of Rail
Transport Engineers, the Administration of Siberian Railway,
the little Railway in Zaeltsovsky park, Zoo, the square of
Heroes of revolution and Chapel.
Railway Station is situated on the square of Nikolai GarinMikhailovsky.
The first performance of the Siberian Theatre of Opera and Ballet
was given on Victory Day in 1945 to celebrate the surrender of
Nazi Germany.
Novosibirsk Zoo is one of the biggest and famous zoos in the
world.
The general street of Novosibirsk is Red Aveue. There is the city’s
Chapel. This place is the center of Russia.
Roman Spitsin
MY CITY
NOVOSIBIRSK
The best way to see a strange city is to buy a map and guide-book. Then you
should follow the recommended sightseeing routes. Certainly, that is not
enough to study the city well. If someone would like to learn more about a
city, it is useful to walk along the streets and look around to see historical
places, buildings and monuments. There is no doubt that you should visit
art galleries and museums. Besides this, you may ask a resident of the city
to advise you what places of interest you should see first.
The Opera’s theatre
The construction building was begun in 1931. By 1933 the structure raised over
city in centre. Architecture’s theatre was been carried in style’s «vanguard».
In 1941 building theatre was been almost ready, but since war, the building
closed. In 1942 government SSSR passing decision about urgent finish
construction theatre. In 1944 arriving commission and building hand in
exploitation. The theatre has big auditorium (2000 places), concert’s hall
(450 places) and little hall (150 places).
(The Opera’s theatre)
Square Lenin is main, extensive. Here is situated great culture’s building,
subway.
Regional museum is situated in centre Square Lenin. This place №1, where
necessary go in order to oneself with history, culture and nature’s
Novosibirsk.
Novosibirsk’s zoo
Novosibirsk’s zoo is the big scale and volume in Russia. Here is containing more
400 species animals and some uncommon species. In pine’s forest one can
good conduct time, go hiking.
Dasha Suslova
The Circus
Novosibirsk has big circus. It is built in 1973.
In circus we can fun time. Circus show diverse concerts. There arrive wellknown singers and troupes clowns.
MY CITY
I live in Russia in
Novosibirsk. It is situated in
Siberia. Novosibirsk has 59
districts; it is more than 300
streets. There are 12
stations in the underground
and 58 Railway stops. In
Novosibirsk there are 2
airports “Talmachyova” and
there is a Novosibirsk
reservoir « Obskoe the
sea». Novosibirsk has many
famous places: the large
theatre of opera and ballet,
Comedy theatre, Art
museum, circus and there
are lots of cinemas and so
on.
Shokheron Turapov
NOVOSIBIRSK
My city is Novosibirsk. It is in Russia, in
Siberia. Earlier this city had name
Novonikolaevsk. Now it’s called
Novosibirsk. There are many famous
people in our city. One of them is
Evgeniy Podgorniy. He is a gymnastic
champion. Some time ago I went to
the gymnastics and took the first
prizes. And I have even a certificate.
And one more well-known man is
Nikolay Gogol. We have named a
street in his honor. One more writer,
which street has named, is Chekhov.
There are many popular jobs in our
city: an actor, an economist, a
businessman, a journalist, a director
and others.
Nikita Shalamov
MY CITY
NOVOSIBIRSK
My city Novosibirsk is very young but the most beautiful. It’s nearly 114 years. It has
turned from a small village to a mega city for short time. The architectural shape of Novosibirsk
varies every day: individual projects of buildings, apartment houses and cottages. All lanterns and
all lamps, which are in the street, switch on at night. Signboards are decorated by small multicolored bulbs. I love my city very much!
Novosibirsk is in the center of Western Siberia. The city is situated on the fast and wide river
Ob, which divides him on two parts.
In the winter the river freezes, and there is an ice small town at the coast. There are many
children in the river bank and they have fun. In the summer everyone go to a beach to bathe and
sunbathe. It is possible to go by the steam-ship to Small Island. Everyone loves our river. In 80-s'
years the underground was started to build in my city. At first the bridge through the river Ob has
been constructed. Every year there are new stations in the underground. With the help of the
underground people can move along the city quickly.
Novosibirsk is the cultural center. There are lots of museums, showrooms and picture
galleries, palaces of culture and cinemas, philharmonic societies and theatres in Novosibirsk. The
Academic theatre of an opera and ballet, the Siberian branches of the Russian Academy of
sciences, the Russian Academy of medical sciences are well-known not only in our country.
Many famous people lived in my city. Some of them live in Novosibirsk this time. They
are sportsman Alexander Karelin, the pilot the hero of the USSR marshal Pokryshkin and many
other famous persons. Some streets, the areas, stations of the underground have named in their
honor.
Many different professions are required in young city. Institutes and colleges, schools
and lyceums prepare managers and bankers, drivers and builders, cooks and sellers.
Nastya Sochneva
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MY CITY
BOSTON
Popular Sites in Boston
Fenway Park- The home of the Red Sox. Fenway Park is a baseball
stadium. It is very popular to the people of Boston. Fenway Park
opened on April 20, 1912. It is the oldest stadium still in use in Major
League Baseball. It is located on 4 Yawkey Way. If you ever came to
Boston you would definitely want to see Fenway Park. It is a great part
of Boston.
Quincy Market- So much food. If you are looking for a variety of food,
come to Quincy Market. There are all different kinds of food. There is
anything from chicken to pizza. They also, have the best desserts.
There are huge chocolate chip cookies, cake, pastries, and delicious
brownies. It is a great place to eat.
Duck Tours- Want to see Boston? The Duck are great tourist attractions.
The Duck Tours are tours that bring you all around Boston. The unique
thing about the Duck Tours is that they can go on land and they can go
in the water as well. They are very fun!
TD Banknorth Garden- Want to watch a hockey game or a basketball
game? This is the place to come. The teams that play here are the
Celtics (basketball) and the Boston Bruins (hockey). This is a great
place to have a lot o fun.
Gillette Stadium- Another sports stadium? This time it’s football. This
stadium is not exactly in Boston. It is about 35 minutes from there. The
team that plays there is the New England Patriots. They are great fun to
watch.
MY CITY
BOSTON
Boston is a great city. That
river that you see below is
the Charles River. It has
pretty trees in the spring,
summer, and the fall.
We have snow days in
the winter when we have too
much snow. The schools are
closed and so are the other
places. Cars are covered
with a lot snow.
In the summer it is hot.
People want to jump into a
swimming pool. People also
drink lemonade.
Sergey Mann
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MY CITY
SHCHORS
My native town is Shchors. It is very beautiful. You can see a lot of green
trees, colorful flowers in the streets. If you love nature, you really
should go to our river Snov. When you are at the river you can sit on
its sandy shore or green grass and listen to its calm flowing. Also you
can go to our forest, because there are many gorgeous forests in our
region. When you are in the forest you can hear birds chipping or
leaves rustling in tall trees or simply enjoy the nature’s beauty. There
are many mushrooms and berries there. Children can have a rest in
summer in our camp “Friendship”, which is situated in the local
forest-park near Shchors. You can breathe fresh air and relax. in this
camp.
In our town there are two secondary schools and gymnasium, a music
and a sports schools. Also we have a House of Culture. If you want to
spend your time well, it is worth going to the concert there.
There are many shops in Schors and also we have a mini-market where
you can buy milk, meat, vegetables and different goods.
Shchors has Locomotive depot and railway station, a hospital, a new
church and orphan house.
There are many other interesting places in our town, if you come to us we
shall show them to you.
Ruslana Logosha
MY CITY
SHCHORS
Shchors is a very marvelous town. You really should go to
Shchors because of its wonderful nature. There are many thick
green forests round our town. Just imagine, you are in the
forest and hear nothing but gentle sound of birds chirping and
leaves rustling. In Shchors you also can fishing on the banks of
the river Snov or swim in its clean water or just listen to its
quiet lapping of the waves. If you are tired and want to spend
your time well, the best thing you can do is to go to the House
of Culture on a concert.
If you are hungry I strongly advise you to go to the restaurant as
here you can eat not only tasty dishes but also delicious
traditional food- varenyky and borshch.
Shchors has many green and flowering gardens. If you are bored
it’s worth going for a walk along narrow streets or go to the
central park.
Come to Shchors and you will not be disappointed.
Sveta Komisarenko, 4-A(8-A)
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MY CITY
Parliament Hill
By Matt Grenander
Parliament Hill is located in downtown Ottawa, Canada. The best
known building is the Centre Block, with the Peace Tower, a
national symbol. It is decorated in the inside very richly.
The total area of all the buildings (there’s quite a few) measures
112,360 square metres.
The structure started construction in 1867. The current Parliament
Buildings were built between 1865 and 1927. The West Block was
built in 1865 and the East Block in two stages in 1867 and 1910.
The Library of Parliament was opened in 1876, and the original
Centre Block completed in 1878.
In spring of 2006, major inside and outside renovations of the Library
of Parliament were completed. The renovations, which began in
2002, are the first ones since quite a while. The reading room of
the library is open to the public and is considered, by some, to be
the most beautiful room in Canada.
The Great Fire of 1916
The Center Block burned in 1916; the edifice was entirely destroyed
except for the Library of Parliament, whose treasures were saved
by a librarian who was able to close its massive doors. The
Centre Block was immediately rebuilt, being completed in 1920,
with the Peace Tower, commemorating the end of the First World
War, being completed in 1927. The new structure was designed
by John Pearson.
The Peace Tower is the most outstanding part of the buildings. It
replaced the Victoria Tower, which got burned in the 1916 fire.
Like the entire interior and exterior of the building, the tower is
decorated with approximately 370 stone carvings, including
gargoyles, grotesques, and freizes.)
OTTAWA
MY CITY
OTTAWA
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the fourth largest city in Canada and
second largest city in the province of Ontario. In 1858, Ottawa was named
capital of the confederated provinces by Queen Victoria. It was chosen
because it was more easily defendable, a concern at the time as the
American Civil War was taking place. It was also close to the two cultural
centers, Toronto and Montréal and easily accessible to western trade routes
via water.
There are many bike paths in Ottawa. Everyday, there are rollerbladers,
bikers, joggers or families walking. We (Ottawans) have the longest
outdoor skating rink in the world. It is the 202 km long Rideau Canal. 18
kilometers of it was manmade. Construction began in 1826 and was
completed in 1832.
This is Ottawa’s flag since 2000. The “O” in the middle symbolizes
both the maple leaf (representing Canada) and the peace tower
(symbolizing Ottawa).
In 2005, the population of Ottawa was estimated at 859,704.
Canada’s national languages are French and English. It is
particularly important to learn both languages in Ottawa because it
is a government city.
MY CITY
OTTAWA
In the city of Ottawa there are a lot of places to visit. Hear are some of them: Parliament hill, Rideau Canal, the
Canadian museum of nature, the Rideau hall, the national art gallery, the royal Canadian mint, the chateau
Laurier the national archives and the Canadian virtual museum.
Parliament Hill: This is the most important building in Canada. This is where all the debates take place. The debates
take place in the House of Commons. This is also the place where deputies (people that work in the House of
Commons) propose laws. After the deputies propose a bill they debate on it then if the supporters of the bill
win they send it to the senate. Then the bill is passed to the Governor-General and the bill becomes law. A
library is located in the central block of the building. It is used by the MPs and Senators. A few years ago in
1916 a devastating fire destroyed parliament hill. The only part that survived the fire was the library. When a
librarian detected smoke he ordered the massive iron doors that separated the library from the rest of the
building closed. The library survived the fire, but a few weeks later they had to repair it because the fire had
done quite a bit of damage. The library now is once again opened to tourists who would like to visit it.
The Canadian Museum of Nature: This museum contains different animals such as reptiles,
birds, fish and amphibians. They also have a nice stock of insects that includes wasps, beetles
and butterflies. This is a place where tourists can learn what lives and lived in Canada. They have
exhibitions that take you back billions of years ago to when dinosaurs roamed the earth and to
the ice age where mammoths lived. They have exhibitions on plants in Canada and Canadian
food. This museum would be a great place to learn about life in Canada.
The National Art Gallery: This is the most famous art gallery in Canada. There are a lot of different
varieties of artwork: abstract paintings, portraits and sculptures. Some of the paintings stand out a
lot and some don’t stand out at all. Some paintings use happy colors like red, yellow, orange, and
bright green. Some paintings use sad colors such as purple, blue, and grey. This is a place where
you can learn a lot about art and artists Canadian and worldwide.
Chateau Laurier: This is a very famous and nice hotel/restaurant. It is located downtown Ottawa next
to parliament Hill and overlook the canal. The restaurant has very high ceilings and comfortable
seating, and serves gourmet meals. The service is superior.
By: Andrew Meng
MY CITY
OTTAWA
By :Benn vr
PARLIMENT BULDINGS
Rideau Canal
The best part of
the cold Ottawa
weather in the
winter is the
largest outdoor
skating rink in the
world
The canal is used
by boats in the
summer
Gasp!!
!
Festivals
Tulip festival - May
The Tulip Festival in
Ottawa is the LARGEST
tulip festival in the world
There are about 15 km of
tulip beds
In the Millennium Tulip
Challenge 2,014,874 new
tulip bulbs were planted
in the National Capital
Region
Festivals 2
Winterlude - February
Winterlude is a celebration of
winter! It’s famous for great
food, activities, and most of
all, skating on the canal
The activities include ice and
snow sculptures, outdoor
plays, giant ice slides and a
café made completely of ice
The ice hogs are the official
mascots of Winterlude.
Thousands of visitors come to
enjoy the fun.
Ottawa’s Weather
Ottawa’s weather changes from one season to the next –
we have 4 distinct seasons
Winters are extremely cold and snowy – perfect for
skiing
From December to March, it’s usually between 1 degree
Celsius and – 20
The cold record for 2006 was minus 65 – too cold to go
outside!!
Summers are hot and humid – great for swimming
In the summer, temperatures are between 20 degrees
Celsius and 30
MY CITY
OTTAWA
By: Guy Tsizis
I took a survey of the class asking what heir favourite thing about Ottawa is:
Walking/Bike paths got TWO votes
The fact that it is not too hot got TWO votes
Not to many homeless people got TWO votes
The beautiful nature got FOUR votes
Sports and other activities got SIX votes
Parliament Buildings got TWO votes
Capital of Canada got SIX votes
Good Education got THREE votes
Here is a list of famous places in Ottawa and what they are famous for:
Portrait Gallery of Canada : The gallery of Portiats of Canada. It is famous for, obviously, its portiats of good quality.
National Gallery of Canada: This gallery is very famous in Ottawa for its variety of art (sculpture, painting etc.).
Canadian Museum of Civilization : This museum is interesting for people of all ages and is famous in Ottawa for its exasperating interactive
learning experience for kids and for adults there is interesting displays of historic artifacts. There is also, fun for both, a unique theatre
called I-Max, a normal theatre with a giant screen and, sometimes, 3-D
Canadian War Museum : It is famous for its wonderful pieces of various wars (World Wars 1 and 2, Korean war, native wars, medieval wars
etc.) that represent real items used in those wars. There are also vehicles, sculptres and paintings. This museum was built to remember
all Canadians who faught in those wars.
Canadian Museum of Nature: This museum is famous in Ottawa for its great displays and teaches people about everything nature. There is
displays of Animals, Plants, Weather and all other kinds of Natural things.
Canadian Museum of Science and Technology : This museum is very famous for its exiting displays and avalability of interactive learning.
There are presentations from various scientists that work there, things you can try out and use to learn new things and lots of other
exiting things.
Parliament of Canada : This is where all of the federal debates happen. Inside, there is a library, the House of Commons, the Senat and there
are also many interesting sculptures and paintings as well as lots of other important rooms. In 1916 there was a terrible fire that
destroyed most of Parliament Hill. But thanks to one of the members of Parliament knew there was a fire, he shut the doors leading to
the library. Then it turned out the only the library survived the awful blaze. Canada’s current Prime Minister is Stephen Harper. The very
first Prime Minister was Sir John A. MacDonald.
Ottawa City Hall : This is where all of the municipal debates go on. Our current Mayor, who was recently selected on November 13, 2006, is
Larry O’Brien.
24 Sussex Drive :This is where all Prime Ministers live. Every time there is a new Prime Minister, the old one has to move out.
Sotibank Place: This is where our local National Hockey League team plays, the Ottawa Senators. Two years ago this place was called the
Corel Centre and twelve years ago it was called the Palladium. Every decade there is a new name because there is a new contract. To
have that place have your company name, you would have to pay 24 million dollars for ten years. There are also very entertaining
concerts and speicial events/performances.
National Arts Centre : This is where the most popular plays, musicals and symphonies go on. There have been numerous performances
where people have come from other places in the world. For example, I have recently went to see a performance called Swan Lake
where people all the way from Russia came to perform.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport: This is Ottawa’s main airport. Thousands of people go there every day.
MY CITY
OTTAWA
Terry Fox
Terry Fox was born in Winnipeg and raised in Port Coquitlam. He liked
sports a lot and he won many medals. When he was 18, he was diagnosed
with osteogenic sarcoma, also known as bone cancer, so he had to have
almost his entire leg amputated in 1997. While he was in the hospital, he
was emotionally touched by the other people with cancer, just like him.
Many of them were only children.
He decided to run across Canada, and to get money for the unlucky ones
with cancer. There was a rock path at his house. He ran for 18 months at
his own house on the rock path, and in total he ran for over 5,000 km at his
house, but he knew he would be running much more when he actually ran
to get money for Cancer Research. He called this run The Marathon of
Hope.
Terry started running in St. Johns, Newfoundland on April 12, 1980, and
there was a little fanfare to celebrate his leave. At the beginning of his run,
it was difficult to get any attention (they had no idea he was running for
cancer research). He ran 26 miles a day on average, which is 42 km.
That’s about a marathon a day! He ran through the Atlantic provinces of
Canada, Quebec and finally Ontario. On September 1st, after he had run
long and hard for 143 days (which is a total of 3,339 km) Terry Fox had to
postpone his run forever. He postponed his run just outside of Thunder
Bay.
He died on June 18, 1981 when he was 22 years old. His death saddened
many Canadians. Up to now, which is the 21st century, we have collected
400 million $ for cancer research. Cha-Ching! $ $ that’s a lot of money.
Terry would be so proud. We could soon find out a cure for cancer, other
than the current radioactivity and others.
MY CITY
OTTAWA
Naismith
(Invented basketball)
*INVENTED BASKET BALL
*BORN NOV 6 1861 IN ALMONTE, ONTAIRIO
*INVENTED IT ON DEC 21 1891
*FIRST OFFICIAL GAME WAS ON FEB 3 1899
*GOT IDEA FOR THE GAME IN 1891
*THE GAME STARTED WITH 13 RULES AND 18
PLAYERS
Benn V.R
MY CITY
OTTAWA
FAMOUS PEOPLE
Terry Fox was born on July 28, 1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba a province
in Midwestern Canada. Fox liked many sports since he was a young
boy and his favourite was diving. As a teenager he won numerous
medals in diving and swim competitions and impressed many with his
stamina and endurance.
At the age of 18, he was a victim of cancer and had to have his leg
amputated. Realising that we needed more money for cancer research
Terry decided to make people aware by creating the “Marathon of
Hope”. His goal was to run across Canada, 42 kilometres a day,
spreading the word.
Terry raised over 100 million dollars and ran for 18 months. His friend
Doug was in a van beside him the whole run. Unfortunately he could
not
finish
his
run.
On
Sep. 1st 1980, the cancer spread to his lungs. He was rushed to a
hospital. Terry Fox is still remembered for his achievements and will be
for many years to come.
Each year students across the country participate in mini-runs or walks
raising money for cancer in his name.
MY CITY
OTTAWA
Emily Carr
By : Thomas Ham
Emily Carr was a famous Canadian painter. She was born in Victoria, British Colombia
1871. As a young girl, she discovered that she liked walking in the woods more than
playing with other children. It seems like she liked animals because she had ducks
and chickens, and she even domesticated a crow. Later on she had several dogs and
a pet monkey too! As she became a woman, Emily began to go on longer and longer
trips into the uncharted forests to paint and draw what she saw. Some of her paintings
reflect the fact that she admired the First Nations people. When she first tried to paint
totem poles, she thought she wasn’t good enough, so she went to France to get more
training. The one problem with the training in France was that it made all her paintings
unpopular because of the bright colors. That was a problem because she was trying
to sell her paintings as documentary work. When she couldn’t get money from the
government for her paintings, she decided to run a boarding house, raise sheepdogs,
make pottery, and give art lessons. By the late 1930s, when she was in her late 60s,
she began having heart attacks. This caused her to stop traveling but she stayed at
home and wrote books of her life and travels. Her best work was between 1928 and
her death. She died in Victoria, British Colombia 1945.
MY CITY
OTTAWA
Famous Canadians
Wayne Gretzky: He is one of the most famous hockey players in the NHL. He
became a very successful hockey player at a young age. He lead the Edmonton
Oilers to the Stanley cup. He is now retired and no one is allowed to wear the number
99 because it was his number and they want to keep it to remember Mr. Gretzky. He
now is the owner of the hockey team the Phoenix Coyotes.
Alexander Graham Bell: Mr. Bell was the inventor of many inventions: metal detector,
photophone, hydrofoil; but the most famous one is the telephone. The year after he
invented the telephone, he started the company Bell which became the most
powerful telephone company in the world.
Terry Fox: He is probably the most famous Canadian hero. He became famous by
running across Canada with one leg because he lost his other leg to cancer. He tried
to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research but he didn’t finish. When
he reached Thunder Bay Ontario, the cancer struck again at his lungs and he died.
However, his courage and effort has succeeded in bringing awareness worldwide
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