PROBA ORALĂ

MAI 2015-PROPUNERE

Read the text below and answer the questions.

When you think about the things that attract millions of visitors to Washington, D.C., each
year, you probably think about the monuments, the White House, the Capitol, the Library of
Congress. But have you ever thought about the living things that are also a major tourist
attraction? Many Americans and international tourists make a special visit to Washington,
D.C., in the spring to see the blooming pink and white Japanese cherry trees that circle the
Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial. The trees were originally planted as a gift from the
people of Tokyo, Japan, in 1912. In 1910, a previous donation of 2,000 cherry trees had to be
destroyed after they were infested with insects. Each spring, the National Cherry Blossom
Festival, a two-week-long celebration, attracts tens of thousands of visitors from around the
world to see the magnificent trees in full bloom.

(www.americaslibrary.gov)

1. What are the main tourist attractions of Washington D.C.?

2. Why was the first tree donation destroyed?

3. How long does the National Cherry Blossom Festival last?

4. What are the tourist attractions of your town?