Listening & speakingBackgroundGeorge is on holiday in the United States. He is touring around California. Here is his talk to his friend Christie.Step 1 Listen to the tape for the first time and while listening, number the things they talk about in order.Step 1Step 1□ geographic areas of California□ where George's tour started□ California not as George expected □ where George is now□ Californian people 12345Step 2 Listen again and complete the postcard George wrote.Dear Sam,I’m here in Joshua Tree National Park, in the_____________ part of California. Have been traveling around the state of ___________ for three weeks now. Very different from what I have seen in ________________ . Not everyone is ______ and not everyone lives near the _______. First traveled southeast through rich farmland then to the central part. They grow everything here including ___________________ and fruit. Cattle too. Then traveled further __________ into mountains and _________.Californians are very friendly, and they are from many different ________ and cultures. Every culture has its own ______, ________, food and art. Most interesting. Wish you were here. Give my love to Paula.GeorgesoutheasternCaliforniaAmerican moviesrichbeachCotton, nuts, vegetablessoutheastdesertracesmusicfestivalsStep3 Listen to the tape and answer the following questions.1. What surprised George about California?2. Why did George have the wrong impression of California before he went there?3. Why is there such a huge variety of different Types of music, food and art in California?1. What surprised George about California?George was surprised to find that not everyone in California lives in big houses near the beach, not everyone is rich and there are a ...
