2017-11-13 Grammar: intro to connectors

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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Homework (optional): read p. 338 and do p. 339 exercise 3
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Handout p. 183 - With your partner, try to use the teacher’s marks and comments to fix the problems with this short student essay.
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My Experience with Culture Shock

Every person has experience with culture shock, and I am no exception. I have experience with culture shock. Although I have lived in the United States for almost 1 year, I still often feel homesick and I miss my family. When I first came to the U.S., I was very comfortable. Because everything was new, everything was interesting for me. I enjoyed my independence from my parents. I enjoyed experiencing new food and making new friends. Everything was strange, but I enjoyed the new experiences.
Soon I got used to many differences. Even though I was used to them, I wasn’t comfortable. Little by little I grew tired of the differences because the things in America weren’t new to me anymore. The differences weren’t interesting; they were boring. In addition, I began to miss things in Indonesia, such as food, my friends, and the warm climate. I became depressed and homesick. I stayed in my room, because I was tired of speaking English all the time. Even though I studied, my grades weren’t so good.
As a result, I visited my advisor. He told me about culture shock. I learned that every person has this kind of experience and that it can’t be avoided. I learned that culture shock is universal but temporary. My advisor told me I must keep busy and talk about my culture shock with my friends. This was good advice, and as a result, my culture shock decreased. In spite of the fact that I sometimes still miss my life in Indonesia, I don’t feel the same depression as before.
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p. 184 - Overview of Connectors
p. 185-186 - Meanings of connectors
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Homework: p. 188 exercise 2