GC2 Final Exam Essay Choice

GC2 Final Exam Essay Choice
Discussion

*Choose one of the alternatives below and write an essay.
*Please write in full sentences. Give examples and support where necessary.
*You must show your understanding of the material, and that your writing has improved.
*Only choose one alternative. Your teacher will only grade one.

1. The Art of Coffee –
Some people drink coffee, and some people hate it. Love it or hate it, coffee is a very big part of modern day culture.
Please discuss how important coffee has become to people of today.

2. Weddings in America –
Many people get married each year. The Association for Wedding Professionals International says, “more than eighty thousand million dollars is spent on weddings, in America alone. People get married in different ways. In class, we discussed not only American weddings, but also international weddings. Compare the different ways people get married around the world.

3. Turkey –
Turkey is a unique and interesting place. Why do so many travelers develop an obsessive, obstinate attraction to this country and its people?

4. Sleep –
The following is a well-known idiomatic expression:
“If you don't mind, I'm going to bed now. I have to get my beauty sleep.”
However, some people seem to have problems getting to sleep. Please discuss what you understand by the following expression ~ “Sleep Disorders”

5. Dirty Jobs –
Do you think you have the worst job in the world? Well, jobs can be dirty, smelly, and really unpleasant. However, some people do the jobs that we wouldn’t particularly like to do. Please discuss the importance of these dirty jobs, and how they help our society function.

The Art of Coffee

This week's lesson is about coffee... Please listen to the VOA (voice of america) special English report on coffee, and be ready to come to class and talk about coffee.

Do you like coffee?
How many different kinds of coffee drinks can you name?
Do you know the history of Coffee?
Where does coffee come from?
What do you think about Starbucks?
Why do you think Starbucks is so popular?

Transcript ~ read the transcript for the above link.
http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2007-06-12-voa1.cfm

YouTube ~ The art of coffee
Copy this link into your web browser and watch the different ways of making a cup of coffee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLL4khimqrw

The history of coffee ~ read about the history of coffee
http://www.eslteachersboard.com/cgi-bin/stories/index.pl?noframes;read=46