1. Match the statements (1-5) with the speakers (A-D). There is one extra statement.

Analysis:

This is a matching task where statements need to be matched with the correct speaker based on the provided text. I will read each statement and then find the speaker who best matches the description.

Matching:

• 1. The speaker was impressed by the largeness of the surroundings. - Speaker C describes the 'high traffic light, huge multi-storeyed buildings, skyscrapers' as 'like another planet' and 'terrifying'.
• 2. The speaker talks about his/her character changes. - Speaker A mentions becoming 'less shy', 'more independent and confident', and feeling 'more open to the world'.
• 3. The speaker explains how to prepare yourself for culture shock. - Speaker D states, 'no matter how I tried to prepare for the trip, it was a great shock for me, anyway.' This implies they attempted preparation but it wasn't fully effective, and they describe the experience.
• 4. The speaker describes an unexpected travelling experience. - Speaker C describes his first trip to the States as a 'naive English teenager' and calls it a 'tremendous culture shock'.
• 5. The speaker says he/she appreciated the attitude of the local people. - Speaker B expresses gratitude for how people 'made such a big effort in helping me out. They would speak very slowly, use hand gestures, take me out on the weekends and involve me in their culture.'

Table:

Note: Speaker C's statement could fit both 1 and 4, as the largeness of the surroundings is part of the unexpected travel experience and culture shock he describes.