Week 2 Greetings from the U.S. American famous places 1-2 Ascolta la descrizione di alcuni luoghi famosi degli Stati Uniti e abbina i testi alle loro immagini. Poi, a un secondo ascolto, completa le frasi con le parole mancanti. 1. Chrysler Building The architect Van Allen (1) the Chrysler Building in New York City for the car manufacturer Walter P. Chrysler, who wanted spectacular headquarters to highlight the importance of the American car industry in the world. The construction started in 1928 and (2) in 1930. At 319 m the Chrysler Building was the (3) skyscraper at that time, but only after a few months the Empire State Building overtook it. However, it is considered to be the most beautiful skyscraper (4) for its Art Deco style. Various details of the fa ade (5) Chrysler car products, like the radiator caps at the corners of the top floor. 2. Golden Gate Bridge The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that links the city of San Francisco to Marin County. It is one of (6) landmarks of the city. Before the bridge was built, the only way to reach Marin County was by boat: a ferry service (7) in 1820 and car ferries were introduced in the 1920s, In the end and after much discussion about the project, the construction started in 1933 and the bridge (8) in 1937. Made of steel, the Golden Gate Bridge is 27 km long with the longest span of 1,280 m. It carries six lanes of vehicles, pedestrians and (9) . 14