Hello everyone,
We've been reading and discussing about stereotypes in our lessons. Last class we talked about countries like Scotland, the USA, Ireland and England. We also discussed the possible stereotype for Brazil and Brazilians according to foreigners.
As you all know, President Obama was in Brazil last weekend and on his last day, he gave a speech at Teatro Municipal in Rio de Janeiro. This speech was addressed to Brazil and all the Brazilians. He mentioned many aspects of the Brazilian culture and characteristics of the Brazilian people.
Here's the activity:
1. Watch Obama's speech on Youtube and answer the questions below:
A. How does Obama describe the Brazilian people?
B. How does he compare Brazil and the USA?
C. Mention 2 other things that you thought were interesting about his speech.
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A. He appreciates the hospitality of the Brazilian people since he arrived. he said he was surprised by the beauty of the country when he saw it by himself. He also talks about the beauty of nature in our country, beaches, cities and people, and still makes great praise for our president.
ResponderExcluirB. obama talks about the similarity of the beginning and development of both countries, and remainded that the U.S. was the first country to recognize the independence of Brazil. reminded us that the first head of state to visit the U.S. was a leader from Brazil, Dom Pedro II. mentions the pursuit of liberty of the two countries after World War II ...
C. 2 other things I thought was very interesting was when he talked about the difficult times of dictatorship and cited an example of a boy in Pernambuco can have the greatest office in the country.
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A) He says that the brazilians had shwon him generosity. He also believes that this country is blessed by God and beautiful by nature
ResponderExcluirB) He compare USA and Brazil, and he believe that we have many things in common. These coutrys have the bless of God. He remind that the USA was the first country to reconise that Brazil was independent.
C) Obama said that we are the greatest future. Yeah, Brazil rocks!
a)He says that, the brazilian people are so receptive, and he also say that our country is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
ResponderExcluirb) He reminds us a bit about the history of our country, compared to the USA, showing us,that we have many things in common, like the struggle for freedom.
c)When he says that the best place to have the olympics is Rio de Janeiro.
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ResponderExcluir1) Barack Obama thanks the hospitality of the people and with he and his family, and our generosity, says that Brazil is very beautiful country, and blessed by God with a big diversity of population and praises the President Dilma
ResponderExcluir2) USA was the first to recognize the independence of Brazil and had a diplomatic post with the same, the first head of State visited the United States of America was a Brazilian, Dom Pedro II, and comments that fought together for freedom in World War II
3) Brazil is a country that was helped and now helps poverty elsewhere has important role in the global community
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ResponderExcluir1) He said that the brazilians are not without footbool.
ResponderExcluir2) he said he never imagined that Brazil was more beautiful than the movies. ``a tropical country blessed by God and beautiful by nature``.
3)He spoke of the similarities we share and the difference we can do together.
4)He speaks that the brazil now is a democracy that is growing, he speaks that the brazilian progress inspired the world.