Portfolio 8

Reading and writing portfolio 8
A guide to studying abroad. 1.- Read the article quickly and match headings a)- E) to paragraphs 1-5 A) Holidays B) living costs C) time and temperatura D) people E) food
2.-Read the article again. Are these sentences true (T) or false (F) ? The article says: 1.- films and t.v are a good way to learn about American culture. 2.- Many americans like shouting at sporting events. 3.- meals in restaurants are usually bigger in the U.S.A tan the UK. 4.- leaving a tip in bar is not usually necessary. 5.- there are fewer national holidays in the USA than in most other countries. 6.- in general the cost of living is higher in the USA than in the Uk. 7.- The difference between the time in New York and San Francisco is three hours. 8.- In Winter, the north is hotter than the south.
Reading: a magazine article. Writing: connecting words (2): similarities, differences and comparisons; a description. Review: comparatives; verb patterns.
NYC collage: Advice for students studying in the USA.
Every knows something about the USA and the Americans. But films and television often give the wrong idea about this country and its people. 1.- people the popular stereotype of amercans is that they are rude and shout a lot, especially at sports events! In comparison whit the British, Americans are more informal. For example, they often calls teachers by their firts names. However, many Americans are like people in other countries, polite and helpful, especially with foreigners. 2.- . The size of meals in American restaurants is very large, especially compared to the UK. And if you can`t finish your meal , it`s common to ask to take some home with you. This is completely different from the UK! And don`t forget to leave a tip in restaurants should leave about 15% of the bill. 3.- Americans don`t get much holiday. Most people have about two weeks of holidays each year. This is quite unlike other western countries. The average is about four weeks holidays. However, Americans also have about ten nationals holidays each year this is similar to most countries . 4.- . Compared with the UK, the USA es generally a lot cheaper for clothes, eating out, entertainment and much more! But the cost of renting a flat is similar to the UK and is quite expensive in big cities . 5.- The USA is an enormous country and there are four different time zones in the USA. So when it`s 10 am. In the New York, it`s 7 am in San Francisco don`t forget this when you`re phoning someone! In comparison with the north,winters in the south are not usually very cold. Check the weather in the area you are going to. *stereotype: an idea about what people or things are like that is wrong. A tip : money you give a waiter /waitressto thank them for the service.
Help whith writing: connecting words (2) comparisons, similarities and differences. 3.- look at these sentences from the article in 1. Which phrases do we use to compare (C), to talk about similarities (s) and to talk about differences (D)? 1.- Comparated with the UK, the USA is a lot cheaper. 2.- . Many Americans are like people in other countries. 3.- this is quite unlike other western countries. 4...The size of meals in American restaurants is very large especially compared to the UK. 5..in comparison with the north, winters in the south are not cold.
6.- ..this is completely different from the UK. 7.- . The cost of renting a flat is similar to the UK. B) underline the sentences with the phrases in 3) in the article.
4.- fill in the gaps with these prepositions.
With, to, in, to, from, to, with, from.
1.- compared with my road, yours is much quieters. 2.- ----- comparison-----other. 3.- the weather is similar ------my country. 4.- chinese food is completely different -----in japanese food. 5.- our new house is very spacious compared -----our old flat. 6.- which country do you think this is most similar-----7.- Americans are not very different---- other people.
5.- write these sentences again using the words in brackets and the phrases in 3) 1.- Jenny`s personality is like to her sister`s . (similar) Jenny`s personality is similar to her sister`s. 2.- spanish food is very different from french food. (unlike) 3.- the weather here is similar to the weather at home. (like) 4.- the food is quite unlike anything I`ve ever tasted. (different) 5.- houses in the Uk are usually much smaller than houses in the USA. (compared) 6.- Italians usually dress better than British people. (comparison) 7.- his new film is almost the sameas his last one. (similar)
6.-Make notes about your countri on these topics: People and stereotypes. food Holidays Living costs Time and temperatura.
B) write a guide to studying in your country. *use your notes from 6 *organise your guide into different Paragraphs with the headings in the table. *read and check for mistakes *give your guide to your teacher next class. Tick the things you can do in english in the Reading and writing progress portfolio p88.

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NYC collage: Advice for students studying in the USA.

4.- fill in the gaps with these prepositions.

With, to, in, to, from, to, with, from.

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