The Gift I chose

WRITING
Write a complaining letter to the shop assistant (100 words)


CARD 28
SPEAKING
Speak about body language and gestures
Although most British and American body language and gestures are the same or at least understood in the other place, there are a few important and sometimes amusing differences. There are also many gestures used in both places that could be misunderstood elsewhere.Differences between British and American gestures and body language .
The V sign in the UK and USA A V shape made with your index finger and middle finger means “two”, “peace” or “victory” if you do it with your palm towards the other person and the back of your hand towards yourself. However, in the UK and a few other Anglophone places, if you turn your hand around so that the back of your hand is towards the other person, this is a very rude gesture. This kind of V sign is similar to the middle finger gesture explained below, although often more teasing or cheeky than aggressive and so slightly less offensive. Americans are rarely aware of the difference caused by turning your hand around for Brits, Australians, etc, and so can sometimes unwittingly offend when making a peace sign/ victory sign or (more commonly) asking for two of something.
WRITING Write about advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. (100 words)
The advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad have to be weighed up when making a decision about whether or not to study abroad. The advantages of studying abroad include learning a new language, boosting your résumé and experiencing new things, while the disadvantages include crippling homesickness, high costs and cultural barriers. Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Abroad Advantages of studying abroad
It makes you a more interesting person
It gives you something to talk about
You get to learn a new language
It looks good on your résumé/ cv