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34 American Culture
!) Write down three things you associate with America. Compare your list with a
partner.

~ ~ Read the sentences below then listen to Stephen, Becky and Georgina talking
about American culture. Find the false statements for each person.
Stephen
a) The USA is very glamorous. D
b) British people like hearing American accents. D
c) It's rare that films are made in Britain. D
d) British people often have a snobby attitude towards Americans. D
Becky
e) All of the cool food, clothing and films come from the USA. D
f) British people use American entertainment to relax. D
g) The 'American dream' that you can have whatever you want is unrealistic. D
h) You often don't notice whether a TV programme is American or British. D
Georgina
i) American tourists always seem very loud. D
j) You don't usually hear strong American accents on TV. D
k) American accents in films are probably toned down for the British audience. D
!J Match the American English words with the British English words.
American English British English
1 flashlight a) flat
2 check mark b) crisps
3 sneakers c) note
4 apartment d) torch
5 subway e) holiday
6 wagon (for shopping) f) roundabout
7 bill g) underground
8 soccer h) boot
9 chips i) tick
10 traffic circle j) football
11 trunk k) trolley
12 vacation I) trainers

!) In the recording, Becky spoke about cool films, cool clothing and cool food. What words
could be used instead of 'cool'? Write the words in the box in the correct column.

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