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Klausur 11/1 31. Januar 2012 Questions on a non- fictional text, composition (cartoon, dialectical essay or personal comment) |
Composition
Here you can download a personal comment on the topic 9/11 has changed the United States. Dou you agree? Comment
The comment is slightly longer than what you are expected to write.
Here you can find some useful information on writing a comment [1]
You can find additional information in your book on pages 268/269
Useful transitions between the different parts of your comments [2]
The website ego4u [3] provides ample possibilities for you to practise your English (grammar, vocabulary etc.)
DIALECTICAL ESSAY
The USA try to take over the world. Discuss.
INTRO: Reference to the text we read recently in class: USA is accused of being an imperialistic country; they do this all the time (Other possibilities for an introduction: quotation, current event, historical event, statistics)
PROS: Thesis: The USA is an empire: invade countries, exploit them, rule there Example: Iraq- oil
CONS: Thesis: The USA is brave and has the resources to take a leading role; fight for values which are important to them (e.g. democracy) Example: Libya- e.g. Germany refused to send their troops (scared of consequences)
CONCLUSION: bilateralism (future, summary, compromise)
Books
Dan Brown. The Lost Symbol. ISBN 978-0-552-16123-7. 6,65 €
Words in Context. ISBN 978-3-12-519940-8. 18,99 €
Homework
November 18, 2011
This is the answer which you can copy into a word document. Enjoy being a teacher!!!
His life relates to the American dream as he is the embodiement of the American Dream. When he has come to the United States in the 1970s from Georgia he didn’t has a lot of money, but he had a dream. He started driving a cab and collected the money to invest in other ventures. He worked very hard and for long hours to reach his dream. This is exactly what the A.D. says, that you have to work hard and show initiative and than you can will turn from a dishwasher to a millionaire.
Describe the following cartoon
This is an analysis of this cartoon Cagle Cartoons. It might help you to write YOUR analysis.
In this cartoon by John Darcow which was published in the Daily Tribune you can see an elephant and a soldier walking away from a donkey and a man who is lying on his back on the ground. The elephant is smoking a cigar and has written "GOP" on his butt which refers to the Republican Party, which is also known as the "Grand Old Party". Next to him there is a rather small man who is wearing an old- fashioned uniform and carrying a rifle. On his hat one can read "tea" which obviously refers to the Tea Party which is a conservative wing of the Republican Party who see themsleves as the descendents of those Americans who protested against the British ruler in 1773 during the Boston Tea Party. The pair is casually walking away from the scene laughing about the man who is lying on the ground. This man has rather large lips and ears and is wearing a school uniform. Around him you can see pieces of paper and coins scattered and next to him there is a briefcase or schoolbag on which reads "Obama". A speech bubble says "Why do those bullies keep taking my lunch money?" to which the donkey, who is wearing a suit, responds in a resigned way "Because you keep letting them". This animal is the symbol of the Democratic Party in the USA to which President Obama, who is lying shocked on the ground, is belonging to.
With this cartoon John Darkow refers to the current problems in regard to the US national budget. The Republican Party is basically blackmailing Obama as they will only provide their consent to the national budget in Congress if the Democrats will agree to some financial cuts. These cuts will affect governmental institutions like the EPA or some welfare programs. Obama feels robbed by the GOP which is represented by the act of stealing his lunch money. The Republicans, however, like most bullies in schools, don't care much about other people but only focus on their interests. Unfortunately, it is Obama's lax way of responding to the GOP bullies' threats which prevent the budget from being passed by Congress.
The cartoonist wants readers to realize that the Republicans have not Americans' interests at heart but only their own, which makes them no good alterantive in the race for the White House in 2012. Though he seems to feels sorry for Obama he criticizes his lack of leadership which would put an end to the negotiations regarding the national budget and the threat of having to close down governmental agencies because of the inability to pay the employees.
How to answer questions
Here you can find list of connectives
List without German translation
NEWS Presentations
February 3, 2012: Melanie Lenhard
February 10, 2012: Philipp Müller
February 17, 2012: Eva Oberhüttinger
News presentation gives information on THREE important news items from the English speaking world. If the news of global relevance you may
include it in your presentation. The presentation should be no longer than 5-8 minutes and include pictures.
You might find these websites useful for your research.
USA
Great Britain
Australia
Canada
Presentations
- February
NGOs (February 7, 2012)
The United Nations (February 10, 2012)
- March
Henry VIII and the Establishment of the Church of England (March 6, 2012)
Scientology
Sects and the dangers
- April
Arthur Miller
- June
Noetics
Aldous Huxley Brave New World
