Cultures of My Home and

Dream Countries

K-W-L Table, Venn Diagram, and an Essay

 Task 4

 Read the two articles about your home and dream countries. You may read more than two
articles. Make sure you write all the references.
 Complete the KWL table and Venn Diagram.
 Answer the three questions. Each question should have an outline and a paragraph. Each
paragraph consists of 150-200 words. The total of the three paragraphs is 450-600 words.
 Email the (1) KWL table, (2) Venn Diagram, (3) answers to three questions (outlines and
paragraphs) to kusmayanti.1982@gmail.com on Friday 28th, 2020 before 5 P.M.
 Subject “Task 4_your class_full name”; for example: Task 4_TI-43-INT_Yudistira
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1. Mention three reasons why you like your dream country
(mention the dream city in your dream country?
There are three reasons why I want to stay in Seoul, South Korea.
 1. Foods
 A. Kimchi
 B. Tteokbokki
 C. Samyang Ramen
 2. Fashionable styles
 A. Hanbok
 B. Over-sized
 C. Mix and match
 3. Personality
 A. Hard working
 B. Diligent
 C. Determined
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 My dream country is South Korea. There are many beautiful places that I dream of exploring one day.
One of the beautiful places in South Korea that I always want to visit is Seoul, the capital city of South
Korea. There are three reasons why I want to stay in Seoul, South Korea. The first reason is because I
love Korean foods such as Kimchi, Tteokbokki, and Samyang Ramen. Kimchi is a traditional Korean
dish consisting of pickled vegetables, which is mainly served as a side dish with every meal, but also
can be served as a main dish. Meanwhile, Tteokbokki is another popular Korean food which is stir-
fried rice cakes. The third popular Korean food that I like is Samyan Ramen, especially Samyang hot
chicken ramen. The second reason why I love Seoul is the fashionable styles such as the tradition
Hanbok, over-sized clothing, and mix and match girl fashions. The Hanbok comes in various colors
including pastels. I really adore the over-sized clothing because it makes me feel comfortable. I admire
the high confidence of Korean girls who like to wear mix and match fashions. The third reason is
Korean people’s personality. They are hardworking, diligent, and determined.
2. What are the three major cultural elements of your dream
country?
There are three Korean major cultures, which are language, family, and social status.
 1. Language
 A. Grammar and vocabulary are similar to Japanese
 B. Regions influence dialects.
 C. Dialect is one of the attributes of social status.
 2. Family
 A. Arranged marriages are common.
 B. Traditionally, the eldest son inherited everything that a family owns.
 C. The eldest son bears extra responsibility to his family and it is supposed that he will care for his parents in their old age.
 3. Social status
 A. Large homes and chauffeur driven cars determine the social status of a person.
 B. Other aspects of social status are the way you dress and your memberships to certain clubs.
 C. The higher educational degrees you have, the higher social status you have.
 3. What are the three similarities or differences of your home
country and your dream country?
The differences and similarities between South Korea and Indonesia.
 1. Religion
 A. Difference: Most Koreans tend to be Buddhists.
 B. Difference: Most Indonesians are Moslems.
 C. Similarity: Both countries provide lots of worshipping places in every city. There are temples in South Korea and mosques in
Indonesia.
 2. Food
 A. Difference: Korean foods taste more sour than Indonesian foods.
 B. Difference: Indonesian foods taste more spicy than Korean foods.
 C. Similarity: Both South Korean and Indonesian staple food is rice.
 3. Traditional Clothes
 A. Difference: Korean traditional cloth is called Hanbok and it symbolizes the beauty of Korean tradition.
 B. Difference: Indonesians have many traditional costumes, including Javanese, Sundanese and Balinese.
 C. Similarity: Nowadays, Koreans and Indonesians wear the traditional clothes during special celebrations such as a wedding
ceremony.
 References
1. CommisceoGlobal.com. (2020). 여보 ! (Hello) and Welcome to our Guide to South Korean
Culture, Customs, Business Practices & Etiquette. Retrieved from
https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/south-korea-guide (February
25th, 2020).
2. Tanata, I. (2013). Indonesia vs Korea Popular Culture. Retrieved from
https://prezi.com/-vhs6jgfnmhj/indonesia-vs-korea-popular-culture/ (February 25th, 2020)
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