B1 Dialog #37 Talking about the USA. Part 1

Today we are going to talk about the USA. As always you can read the text in PDF, which you can find in the description. Follow our podcasts on iTunes and Yandex Music. For more new dialogs please subscribe to our channel.

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  3. Come up with your own answers to the questions. Use PDF vocabulary if needed.
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Talking about the USA. Part 1

(1) What springs to mind when you hear the country USA?

Hollywood movies, american flag and burgers ?

(2) What are the good things and bad things about the USA?

It’s a rich country with a strong economy and most americans live well I think. On the other hand, unemployment is high. Millions of people live below the poverty line. This is not good. 

(3) What is the USA most famous for? 

American movie industry is really strong. They know how to make a good movie. There are a lot of bad ones of course, but anyway Hollywood is very famous all over the world.

(4) What do you know about the USA’s history?

It’s not that old. Till 1776 it was a colony of Britain. In 1776 after the american revolution, the USA became independent and George Washington was the first president. From 1861-1865 there was a Civil War between and North and South. After that the USA almost didn’t have any wars on their territory. They are really lucky.

(5) What are the differences between the USA and your country?

I don’t know how to compare them. Russia is not that rich, but different: language, culture, history, people, food, everything. It’s pretty difficult to compare the USA and Russia.

(6) What do you think about American people?

Oh I like americans. I met them pretty often when we were traveling in different countries. I had a few teachers from the USA. It was awesome talking to them. They are so friendly and easy going. American people are really nice. 

(7) What has the USA given to the world?

Rock-n-roll, good movies, dollars and fast food. I also like some american writers. 

(8) Would you like to visit the USA, or live there?

Yes, I would like to visit the USA of course, not live there. 

(9) What do you know about the geography of the USA?

It’s a big country with a lot of beautiful places. In the north it’s pretty cold. In the south, in Hawaii for example, they have a fabulous climate.

(10) Who are the most famous American people you know?

Abraham Linkoln. He stopped the slavery and slave-trade. And Elvis Presley of course.