Active Skills for Reading 1 (Unit 3: Studying Abroad)


CHAPTER 1 - My Travel Journal

Before You Read - Writing a Journal

A. Scan the travel journal. Look only at the title, the subheadings, and the photographs. Then answer the following questions.

  1. Who wrote the travel journal?
  2. Where did she travel to?
  3. How long was she traveling?
    1. a more than one month
    2. b less than one month

B. Discuss your answers in, A, and the following questions, with a partner.

  1. Would you enjoy reading someone's travel journal? Why, or why not?

    Answer

    Answers will vary.

  2. Do you keep a travel journal, or would you like to? Why, or why not?

    Answer

    Answers will vary. Encourage students to support their answers with reasons.

My Travel Journal

September 13

Hi Journal! It's me, Maria! I arrived in New York city two weeks ago. I am writing this journal for one of my classes. My teacher says it is a good way for me to practice writing in English and to write about my experiences here in the United States. So far, I like New York and my school. I have three classes a day. Most of my classmates come from Japan, Korea, Poland,_ Germany, and Brazil. There aren't many Italian students, so I have to use English most of the time. I am learning a lot! I am living in student housing, and I have my own comfortable room.

October 20

My English is hopeless! I was on the bus this morning and a man spoke to me, but I hardly understood him. I was so embarrassed. Why is my English so slowly? I want to make lots of American friends, but this isn't happening so easily. I feel shy, and it is hard, for me to talk to people, even my classmates! I like them, but sometimes I can't understand them very well. I'm feeling homesick. I miss my friends and family.

October 27

I went to a school party last Friday and it was awesome. I talked with a Japanese man named Kenji and a Polish woman n_amed Anna. we talked about our countries' customs and our experiences in the States so far. we are going to walk around the city together this weekend. Also, Kenji wants me to write for the student newspaper here at school. Ma be things are getting better!

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