Ask your groupmates about Text 11C and let them answer the questions.

1. What was done when the capital was moved to Washington?

2. What is the White House like?

3. Is the White House still the home of American Presidents?

4. How many rooms does the White House have?

5. What offices and facilities does the White House contain?

6. What every day activities is the White House engaged in?

7. May visitors tour any rooms in the White House?

Consider the following statements.

1. When you enter the White House, history comes alive to you.

Do you agree? Can you give your reasons?

2. Part of the White House is open to the public.

What is really meant? What do you think about it?

3. The White House is a national symbol.

How do you understand it? Can you express your opinion on the above?

Discuss pros and cons of the fact that the White House is the place where American Presidents work, their home and a museum at the same time.

Here are some useful expressions for the supporters:

The point I’m making is …, it is generally felt …, I’m bound to say …, I’m inclined to point out …, everyone knows that …, etc.

Some useful expressions for the opponents:

That’s not the point …, I think it’s absurd to …, anyone can see …, the facts just don’t support …, etc.

Retell the story as if you were a guide to the White House.

Make up a story about Washington D.C., the capital of the United States of America based on the information given in the above Texts.

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