Discussion. 1) The “why”-questions. Provocative thinking

1) The “why”-questions. Provocative thinking.

1. Why was it difficult for Columbus to distinguish between the New World and India?

2. Why did the colonies want to gain independence?

3. Why is America so advanced in terms of economy and the level of life?

4. Why is NY so attractive?

2) Research questions. Choose the issue that interests you most and search for more information. Prepare a report and deliver it to your classmates.

1. Amerigo Vespucci and his role in the discovery of America.

2. Colonies in America.

3. Reasons for breaking up with the UK.

4. Great depression.

5. Involvement in WW I.

6. Involvement in WW II.

7. Alaska and Russia.

8. Immigration to America.

9. Indians, Native Americans.

10. African-American population and their rights.

3) Outstanding Events from the History of America.

Here are some hints on names, dates, and events that shaped America. Your task is to expand on them and prepare a report disclosing the event and its significance in the history of the USA.

1) Amerigo Vespucci

2) Mayflower

3) New England

4) Declaration of Independence

5) The Union and the Confederation

6) Cold War

7) Mount Rushmore

8) Silicon Valley

9) Apple

10) Neil Armstrong

11) September, 11

12) African-American President

4) Two great American cities were mentioned in the text.

Here are some more American cities. Explain what these cities are notable for.

1) Philadelphia

2) Boston

3) Dallas

4) Los Angeles

5) Las Vegas

6) Salt Lake City

7) Miami

8) San Francisco

9) Atlanta

10) Baltimore

11) Denver

12) Detroit

13) San Diego

14) Huston

15) Chicago

16) Memphis

17) Austin

5) Find out the toponyms (place names) that are taken to the USA from other countries.

6) Choose any two well-known personalities from the USA and arrange a dialog between them.

7) Write a review on any American film.

8) Write a composition named: “To Live in the USA – Will I Agree?”