Salt lake city is the capital and the most populous city of the u.s11) salt lake city is the capital and the most populous city of the u.s., state of utah. the city was founded in 1847 by a group of mormon pioneers led by their prophet, brigham young, who fled hostility and violence in the midwest. mining booms and the construction of the first transcontinental railroad initially brought economic growth. in the 21st century the city has developed a strong outdoor recreation tourism industry (skiing and biking), become the industrial banking center of the u.s, and served as host to the 2002 winter olympics. 2) the first europeans to settle in the valley were the latter-day saints on july 24, 1847. they had traveled beyond the boundaries of the united states seeking an isolated area to practice their religion, away from the hostility they had faced in the east. they found the large valley empty of any human settlement. only four days after arriving in the salt lake valley, brigham young designated the site for the salt lake temple. 3) constructed on temple square, in\on the center of …… city, the temple took 40 years to complete, being started in\at1853 and dedicated on april 6, 1893. ……temple has become iconic of the city and is the centerpiece of the city. the mormon pioneers organized …… new state and …… united states congress established the utah territory. great salt lake city became its capital in 1858. the city is located in\on the northeast corner of the salt lake valley. the jordan river flows through\across the city and is drainage of utah lake that empties into the great salt lake. …… highest mountaintop visible from\out of salt lake city is twin peaks, which reaches 11,489 feet (3502 m). 4) as salt lake city is the headquarters for the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints (lds church), there are many historic and actual lds sites around the city. the largest is temple square, which includes the salt lake temple and visitors' centers that are open to the public, free of charge. temple square also includes the historic tabernacle, home of the world-famous mormon tabernacle choir. the family history library, the largest genealogical library in the world, is located just west of temple square. it is run by the lds church and is open to the public and free of charge. 5) near the mouth of emigration canyon lies this is the place heritage park, which recreates typical 19th century lds pioneer life. hogle zoo is located across\through the street from …… park. …… city's largest public park, liberty park features …… lakewith\since an island in …… middle and the tracy aviary. the park is home to a large number of birds, both wild and in the aviary. the bonneville shoreline trail is …… popular hiking and biking nature trail which spans ninety …… miles through the foothills of the wasatch front. 6) tourism to the city has increased as\like …… result of the 2002 winter olympics held in salt lake. the former olympic venues are …… very popular attractions for many visitors. the utah olympic park features the olympic ski jumps, too\as well as bobsleigh, luge, and skeleton runs. today, the olympic park is used for year-round training and competitions. the utah olympic oval was …… home to …… speed skating events and is now open for\to the public. 7) salt lake city is also home to a few major shopping centers. trolley square is an indoor and outdoor mall with many independent art boutiques, restaurants, and national retailers. the gateway district, an outdoor shopping mall, is the city's newest major shopping center and has many national restaurants, clothing retailers, a movie theater, the clark planetarium, the discovery gateway, a music venue called the depot, and the olympic legacy plaza. №9 прочитайте текст еще раз и письменно ответьте на следующие вопросы: 1) what religion is connected with the name of salt lake city? 2) what is the center of the city? 3) why is salt lake city so attractive for visitors? 4) what places in the city are interesting for visitors?
2) What is the center of the city? The Salt Lake Temple.
3) Why is Salt Lake City so attractive for visitors? Because of the former Olympic venues.
4) What places in the city are interesting for visitors? The newest major shopping center, many national restaurants, clothing retailers, a movie theater, the Clark Planetarium, the Discovery Gateway, a music venue called The Depot, and the Olympic Legacy Plaza.