Write a short respond/ comment to each one of those 4 topics with a minimum of 150 words.
1. State Department Travel Warnings
Some countries are potentially dangerous travel destinations due to political instabilities. If U.S. citizens want to visit these places, they will need to plan carefully, take special precautions, and protect themselves. The U.S. State Department keeps a list of countries with travel warnings. They warn against visiting some countries altogether. Visit their current travel warnings web site at:
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings.html
Next, comment on travel warnings to ONE of the countries mentioned.
2. El Yunque Rainforest Tour
Pretend you are a tour guide. Your job is to describe El Yunque Rainforest to an environmentalist.
Watch the attached You Tube video and read the attached web sites to learn more about El Yunque. Then, write your ad. You may be totally honest about your reaction to what you have learned about El Yunque.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBkk9R0T6Xg
http://www.fs.usda.gov/elyunque
http://elyunque.com/
3. English Influence on India
India was once a colony of Britain. Much of British (English) influence on Indian culture still remains today. In some ways, India has shaped English culture as well. Read the following web page attachments about these influences and comment on one of them.
http://www.slideshare.net/specialk109/britains-influence-on-india
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2002/may/12/foodanddrink.shopping2
http://www.curryhouse.co.uk/faq/define.htm
4. Christmas in Australia
Because it lies in the southern hemisphere, Australian seasons are reverse of what people in the northern hemisphere experience. When the United States experiences winter, Australia experiences summer and vis-a-versa.
Discuss what different types of cultural, lifestyle, agriculture, and trade practices may occur as a result of this experience. For example, how do you think Australians celebrate Christmas considering that it occurs during Australia's summer?