What is a typical American like? What do they do? What do you think is important to a typical American? Make a mind map in pairs like the one below, and fill in key words for all your thoughts and ideas. (See page 140 for help on making mind maps.)
business and work
vacations
The American Way of Life
values and attitudes
food and drink
entertainment
sports
Q&A: Myths and Facts about the USA Here are some questions people asked about the USA on an online discussion forum. Try to answer the questions yourself before checking the answers on page 44.
Was it Christopher Columbus who discovered America? Felix, Austria
Is the USA the world’s only superpower? Jane, New Zealand
Have there always been 50 states? Luis, Argentina
Do all Americans dream of getting rich? Do all Americans own fast cars? Ingvild, Norway
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North america
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