and beer, and in Saudi Arabia they have separate sections for men and women and close four times a day for prayers. But for the most part the fast food fare is the same, maintaining the same culture on an international level D 2.C 3.A 4B 5.C Task 2: McDonalds W: John, I'm really hungry M: Just get anything you want, it's on me today. I'm thinking about a hamburger and some chicken McNuggets W: Thanks, man. That sounds good. I love milkshakes here M: Me, too. The formula of Mc Donald,s is really special w: Right. And no matter where you go in the world, you can al ways see similar menu items and he same high level of quality in McDonalds M: It's true. They also do well because of diversity. I mean, they sell different products according to people's tastes and preferences in different areas. w: Right. Like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Seafood Soup that they sell in China. They could never sell that here! M: But I,ve heard that McDonalds is really losing market share in the States now, and has closed W: Yeah. It's just so difficult to stay competitive when there so many fast food chains in the States I mean there are KFC, Pizza Hut, and A& w, just to name a few M: It seems that theyre doing better overseas, cause theyre really able to sell American culture W: Yeah. They use all the media they can, and they do a good job 1. They will probably eat a hamburger, some chicken McNuggets, and the shakes 2. McDonald's is so successful because of its formula and diversity 3. You can always see similar menu items and the same high level of quality 4 McDonald's is losing market share in the states now and has closed down some restaurants Because therere so many fast food chains in the U.S. that it's difficult for McDonalds to stay competitive 5. Because theyre able to sell American culture by using all the media they can Task 3: American Eating habits Eating habits in America really get a lot of criticism. But the truth is, it matters much where in America you look In big cities, people are becoming more health-conscious every day. This is shown by what foods they choose to buy in supermarkets, and what restaurants they eat in There is now a big push for"green"foods that are grown naturally In cities like New York and Chicago restaurants offer new and heal thy styles to stay ahead of the competition. However, these habits contrast with those in America's heartland. Here, people tend to eat more traditional and higher fat food chain restaurants such as McDonald's and the Olive Garden, which serve cheaper food, draw a lot of customers and are popular in most places There are different eating habits across America. In big cities, people have now become more health-conscious than ever. There is a big push for"green "foods that are grown naturally. In Newand beer, and in Saudi Arabia they have separate sections for men and women and close four times a day for prayers. But for the most part the fast food fare is the same, maintaining the same culture on an international level. 1.D 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.C Task 2: McDonald’s W: John, I’m really hungry! M: Just get anything you want, it’s on me today. I’m thinking about a hamburger and some chicken McNuggets. W: Thanks, man. That sounds good. I love milkshakes here. M: Me, too. The formula of McDonald’s is really special. W: Right. And no matter where you go in the world, you can always see similar menu items and the same high level of quality in McDonald’s. M: It’s true. They also do well because of diversity. I mean, they sell different products according to people’s tastes and preferences in different areas. W: Right. Like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and Seafood Soup that they sell in China. They could never sell that here! M: But I’ve heard that McDonald’s is really losing market share in the States now, and has closed down some restaurants. W: Yeah. It’s just so difficult to stay competitive when there so many fast food chains in the States. I mean there are KFC, Pizza Hut, and A&W, just to name a few. M: It seems that they’re doing better overseas,’ cause they’re really able to sell American culture. W: Yeah. They use all the media they can, and they do a good job. 1. They will probably eat a hamburger, some chicken McNuggets, and the shakes. 2. McDonald’s is so successful because of its formula and diversity. 3. You can always see similar menu items and the same high level of quality. 4. McDonald’s is losing market share in the States now and has closed down some restaurants. Because there’re so many fast food chains in the U.S. that it’s difficult for McDonald’s to stay competitive. 5. Because they’re able to sell American culture by using all the media they can. Task 3: American Eating Habits Eating habits in America really get a lot of criticism. But the truth is, it matters much where in America you look. In big cities, people are becoming more health-conscious every day. This is shown by what foods they choose to buy in supermarkets, and what restaurants they eat in. There is now a big push for “green” foods that are grown naturally. In cities like New York and Chicago, restaurants offer new and healthy styles to stay ahead of the competition. However, these habits contrast with those in America’s heartland. Here, people tend to eat more traditional and higher fat foods, such as breakfasts of eggs, bacon, sausages, toast and other greasy, but delicious foods. Fast food chain restaurants such as McDonald’s and the Olive Garden, which serve cheaper food, draw a lot of customers and are popular in most places. There are different eating habits across America. In big cities, people have now become more health-conscious than ever. 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