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Settling in the South

Explore the music and culture of the American South and practise defining relative clauses at A2 level.

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Ex A – ReadingRead about the American South and fill in the vocabulary
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Ex B – Relative clausesChoose who, which or where to join the sentences
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Ex C – WritingGive your opinion about music using relative clauses
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Exercise A

The Sound of the South

Read the text about the American South. Fill in each gap with the correct word.

Reading Text

The South of the USA includes states like Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. It is famous for its warm 1, friendly people, and delicious food.

The South is the 2 of many kinds of music. Jazz, blues, and country music all 3 here. Cities like New Orleans are full of live music every night.

Southern people are known for their good 4. They often say "please", "thank you", and "sir". Showing 5 to others is very important in Southern culture.

The South also has a difficult 6. For a long time, many people were treated unfairly. Today, people 7 this history and work for a fairer future. Visitors love the South for its music, food, and warm 8.

Exercise B

Defining Relative Clauses

Choose the correct relative word: who for people, which for things, and where for places.

Choose the Relative Word

1. New Orleans is a city is famous for jazz.

2. Louis Armstrong was a musician came from New Orleans.

3. Blues is a type of music started in the South.

4. The friendly people live in the South are very welcoming.

5. A person says "please" and "thank you" is polite.

6. New Orleans is the place jazz was born.

7. My favourite singer is someone grew up in Georgia.

8. Gumbo is a dish people eat in the South.

Exercise C

Writing: Your Opinion on Music

Music is a big part of life in the South. Write your opinion (6–8 sentences): What kind of music do you like, and why? Do you think music brings people together? Try to use relative clauses (who, which, where).

Useful language
You can use these: My favourite music is... a singer who a song which a place where In my opinion because brings people together
Your opinion
Aim for 6–8 sentences. Try to use who, which and where.

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