B. On a personal note. Write about one of these topics.

Write about one of these topics.

1. Some people imagine a world in which everyone is carrying a cell phone (perhaps worn like a wristwatch) at all times. Do you think that would be a good or a bad development?

2. Some people treat their computer like a person. They get angry when it doesn't follow orders. They praise it when it produces good work. How do you feel about the computer you use? Do you like it, hate it, or distrust it? Do you ever talk to your computer? Do you ever hit it or curse it? Write a humorous piece about your relationship with your computer.

3. Where do you think high technology will take us in the future? Write your predictions.

UNIT 5 American Holidays: History and Customs

Christopher Columbus: A Controversial Hero

BEFORE YOU READ

Discuss

1. Have you heard of Christopher Columbus? Tell what you know about him.

2. Some people think of Columbus as a great man. Others consider him a villain.

What's your opinion?

3. Have you ever traveled by ship? Where did you go? Was the water rough?

Guess

Try to answer the questions. Then look for the answers in the reading.

1. On his first voyage, how many days did it take Columbus to cross the Atlantic Ocean? Check (Ö) one:

____ 18 ____ 36 ____ 64

2. In what year did Columbus make his first voyage? Check (Ö) one:

____ 1492 ____ 1541 ____ 1620

Christopher Columbus: A Controversial Hero

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