Grand Canyon

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Natural Landmarks

Natural Landmarks

Grand Canyon - Landmarks

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Check out our short and interesting readings on natural landmarks to learn about these amazing places and easily improve your language skills!

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Grand Canyon

Read a short passage about a giant, colorful canyon that stretches across the land, formed by a river over millions of years.

1.1

The Grand Canyon is a famous place in the United States. It is very big and beautiful. It is located in the state of Arizona. Many people from all around the world come to see it every year.

Grand Canyon je slavné místo ve Spojených státech. Je velmi velký a krásný. Nachází se ve státě Arizona. Každý rok ho přijíždí vidět mnoho lidí z celého světa.

1.2

The Grand Canyon was made by a river called the Colorado River. This river has been flowing for millions of years. As the river flowed, it slowly cut into the ground and made the canyon deeper and wider. Now, the Grand Canyon is about 446 kilometers long, up to 29 kilometers wide, and over 1.6 kilometers deep.

Velký kaňon vytvořila řeka zvaná Colorado. Tato řeka teče již miliony let. Jak řeka tekla, pomalu se zařezávala do země a dělala kaňon hlubší a širší. Nyní je Velký kaňon dlouhý asi 446 kilometrů, široký až 29 kilometrů a hluboký více než 1,6 kilometru.

1.3

The walls of the Grand Canyon are made of rock that shows many colors, especially when the sun shines on them. These rocks are very old. Some are more than a billion years old. When you look at the walls, you can see different layers of rock. Each layer tells a part of the history of the Earth.

Stěny Grand Canyonu jsou tvořeny horninou, která ukazuje mnoho barev, zejména když na ně svítí slunce. Tyto horniny jsou velmi staré. Některé jsou starší než miliarda let. Když se podíváte na stěny, můžete vidět různé vrstvy horniny. Každá vrstva vypráví část historie Země.

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1.4

There are many animals and plants in the Grand Canyon. Some of these animals are birds, squirrels, and deer. The plants and trees grow well because the weather there is good for them. The top of the canyon is cooler, and the bottom is warmer.

V Grand Canyonu je mnoho zvířat a rostlin. Některá z těchto zvířat jsou ptáci, veverky a jeleni. Rostliny a stromy rostou dobře, protože počasí tam je pro ně dobré. Vrchol kaňonu je chladnější a dno je teplejší.

1.5

Visitors to the Grand Canyon can do many fun things. They can walk on paths to see beautiful views. They can also ride donkeys to go down into the canyon. Another fun activity is to float on the river. This helps you see the canyon from a different view.

Návštěvníci Grand Canyonu mohou dělat mnoho zábavných věcí. Mohou chodit po stezkách a obdivovat krásné výhledy. Mohou také jezdit na oslech, aby sestoupili do kaňonu. Další zábavnou aktivitou je plavání po řece. To vám pomůže vidět kaňon z jiného úhlu pohledu.

1.6

Taking care of the Grand Canyon is important. People work hard to keep it clean and safe for all the visitors. They also want to make sure the animals and plants there are protected.

Péče o Grand Canyon je důležitá. Lidé tvrdě pracují, aby byl čistý a bezpečný pro všechny návštěvníky. Chtějí také zajistit, aby zvířata a rostliny tam byly chráněny.

1.7

Fun fact : The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This means it is known as a very special and amazing place on Earth.

Zajímavost: Grand Canyon je jedním ze sedmi přírodních divů světa. To znamená, že je znám jako velmi zvláštní a úžasné místo na Zemi.

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Quiz
1.

Where is the Grand Canyon located?

A

California

B

Arizona

C

Texas

D

Florida

2.

Put these steps in order to show how the Grand Canyon was made.

the river cut into the ground.
the river flowed for millions of years.
the canyon became deeper and wider.
3.

Match the description to the correct thing.

A river that made the canyon
Shows many colors in sunlight
A small animal in the canyon
Squirrel
Colorado River
Rocks
4.

Fill in the blanks with the correct words. (There are three extra options.)

The walls of the Grand Canyon are made of

. They show many

when the sun shines on them. Some rocks are more than a

years old.

rock
colors
billion
sand
shapes
thousand
5.

Why is it important to take care of the Grand Canyon?

A

To make it bigger

B

To protect the animals and plants

C

To build new houses

D

To stop the river

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