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VISITING THE
UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA: KANSAS

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1 Warm up

Look at the questions about Kansas and select the correct answer

1. What is the capital city of Kansas?

a. Wichita b. Topeka c. Kansas City

2. What is the nickname for Kansas?

a. The Sunflower State b. The Daisy State c. The Rose State

3. When did the first people settle in Kansas?

a. 1,200 years ago b. 12,000 years ago c. 120,000 years ago

4. What is the official state animal of Kansas?

a. Buffalo b. Coyote c. Eagle

5. How many states is Kansas bordered by?

a. 4 b. 5 c. 6

6. In which year did Kansas officially become a state?

a. 1661 b. 1761 c. 1861

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2 Visual Guide

Look at the images of Kansas below and then try to fill in the gaps.

Evel Kneivel Kansas cattle drive Keeper of the plains

Native American Smorgasbord Topeka
Traditional Swedish clothes Wichita Yellow brick road

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

Have a conversation with your partner about Kansas.

1. Have you ever been to Kansas?

2. Do you know anything interesting about Kansas?
3. Which of the places above would you like to visit first?
4. Do you know anything about the history of Native Americans?

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3 Vocabulary

You are going to listen to Noah, who is from Kansas, talk about the history of Wichita. Before you
listen, match the words to the definitions below.

Group 1:

1. trail (n) a. remind people of an important event

2. cattle (n) b. connecting with the science of farming

3. commemorate (v) c. a track that can be followed

4. open-air (adj.) d. cows that are kept as farm animals

5. agricultural (adj.) e. happening or existing outside

Group 2:

1. manufacturing (n) a. a social group in a traditional society

2. sculpture (n) b. objects put on display in a public place

3. tribe (n) c. gaining information so that you understand something

4. enlightening (adj.) d. the business of producing goods in large quantities

5. exhibits (n) e. a work of art that is a solid figure or object

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4 Listen for details

Listen to Noah talk about Wichita and answer these questions.

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1. What was the Chisolm trail used for?

2. Which period of time can you experience at the Old Cowtown Museum?

3. What is Blackbear Bosin a member of?

4. What is across the road from "The Keeper of the Plains"?

5. What can you buy from the gift shop?

5 Vocabulary for conversation 1

Look at the underlined expressions that Noah used and with your partner, try to guess the meaning
of each one from the context. Then, to help you remember the expressions, have a chat with your
partner, and use them to talk about your life.

• ... The open-air museum transports you back to 1865 ...

• ...The museum brings several eye-opening exhibits to your attention...

Let’s chat.

1. Which period of history would you like to be transported back to?

2. What is the most eye-opening documentary that you have ever seen?

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6 Pre-reading: vocabulary

Part A: Match the following vocabulary to the definitions.

Group 1:

1. provide (v) a. vary between two different amounts, sizes, tastes etc.

2. range (v) b. someone who enjoys dangerous things

3. stunt (n) c. give something or somebody as a service

4. astounded (v) d. very surprised or shocked

5. daredevil (n) e. dangerous and difficult actions that someone does to entertain
others

Group 2:

1. dented (adj.) a. lives or lasts forever

2. heritage (n) b. a large or special meal

3. feast (n) c. the history of a country in relation to its symbols, anthem, and
objects
4. immortal (adj.) d. make something look like it did in the past

5. restored (v) e. made a hollow piece in a hard surface

Part B: Now fill in the gaps using a word from Part A.

1. She performs all her own and movie directors love working with her.

2. On Christmas Day, many families have a huge to celebrate.

3. The guests were with a free sandwich and a drink.

4. In most shows about Dracula, the vampires are .

5. The painting had been by a local expert.

6. I my car last week and the repairs are going to cost a lot of money.

7. The prices from $200 to $500 in the peak season.

8. He was a bit of a when he was a kid and his mum always thought he was going
to break a bone.

9. The of this place can be seen in the villages and small towns.

10. I was by the fact that most people can not run 1km without stopping.

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7 Skimming for general understanding

You are going to read about unique places that you can visit in Kansas. Match the following paragraph
titles (1-7) to the article on page seven.

1. A piece of northern Europe

2. An amazing career on view
3. World famous performer
4. A movie standard
5. Put yourself in the story
6. An experience that can’t be predicted
7. A special day of culture

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The best-kept secrets in Kansas

Discover some hidden gems of the Sunflower State

A.

The state of Kansas may not possess any of the super famous attractions that some other parts of America can
claim, but what it can provide you with is an experience which is unpredictable and one that is unlike any other
you can experience in the rest of the country. The places you can visit in the state range from movie scenes to
Swedish villages and almost everywhere in between, but first let’s start with a man they called Evel.

B.

Evel Knievel was a motorbike stunt rider who through the course of his life perfected an amazing act which
astounded audiences all over the world. So, if you are lucky enough to be passing through Topeka, Kansas make
sure you take some time out of your day to visit the Evel Knievel Museum.

C.

A trip to the museum can put you right in the place of a thrill-seeking American daredevil. Once you step inside,
you can see the motorbikes he actually rode on and his dented helmets while also learning about the science
behind these amazing jumps and the story of how Evel managed to break over 400 bones in his 11-year career.

D.

If you are looking for something a bit more on the peaceful side, then how about a bit of Swedish calm? Quite
unusually, Kansas is home to the little city of Lindsborg, a city which has a heritage heavily influenced by Sweden.
It is believed that the first Swedes settled here in 1869 and their influence has continued to grow since then. The
city is also home to the Svensk Hyllningsfest- an event that happens every two years to celebrate the Swedish
influence in the city.

E.

Running since 1941 and held in October, Svensk Hyllningsfest is an amazing event to attend. Visitors can listen to
Swedish music, try on traditional clothing and attend the always fully booked event of the Swedish Smorgasbord
- a Scandinavian feast right in the heart of Kansas.

F.

"Toto, I’ve a feeling we are not in Kansas anymore" is one of the immortal lines from the classic 1939 film The
Wizard of Oz, and luckily for fans of the movie if you take a trip to Liberal, Kansas you can visit Dorothy’s house.

G.

A normal 1907 Kansas property has been lovingly restored and presented as the Gale farmhouse from the movie.
An actor playing Dorothy will guide you through the house, down the yellow brick road and if you are really lucky
will burst out with a verse of "Somewhere over the rainbow", an experience like no other I am sure you will agree.

Sources: evelknievelmuseum.com, thecrazytourist.com, visittopeka.com, svenskhyllningsfest.org, travelks.com, era.org,

dorothyshouse.com

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8 Talking points
Look at the questions and discuss them with your partner.

1. Do you know anybody who has been to Kansas? If not, would you like to go there in the future?
2. What was the most interesting thing that you read in the article?
3. Which of the places would you most like to visit? Why?
4. Have you ever seen The Wizard of Oz? Would you like to see it?
5. Now you have learnt more about Kansas, what would you say are the main similarities and differences
between it and where you are from?

9 Vocabulary for conversation 2

Look at the examples of natural language from the article with your partner and from the context,
try to guess the meaning of each one. To help you remember the expressions, have a chat with your
partner and use them to talk about your life.

• A trip to the museum can put you right in the place of a thrill-seeking American daredevil ...
• ... while also learning about the science behind these amazing jumps ...
• ... will burst out with a verse of "Somewhere over the rainbow"

Let’s chat.

1. If you could be put right in the place of a famous person, who would it be?
2. Have you ever learnt about the science behind something amazing?
3. Do you have a favourite song that you like to burst out with a verse of?

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10 Extension/ homework: more things to see in Kansas

Look at the two texts below, each one is about a different place you can visit in Kansas. Try to
complete each one with the vocabulary in the box.

Once you have read your text, you must then summarise your paragraph for your partner.

When you are summarising it, try and use different vocabulary, as this will develop your ability to
paraphrase.

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A. Salt museum

Strataca, the salt museum in Hutchison, Kansas may have the claim to being one of the oldest
museums in the world. This is due to the fact that it is built beside deposits of rock salt that
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over 275 million years ago. While there are other salt mines in
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in the USA, Strataca is the only one that is open to visitors.

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Perhaps the most amazing thing you can at the museum is known as The Hoist.
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The Hoist is a lift that can transport up to 30 people deep down into the mine
itself. If you want to continue in this exciting manner, then make sure you reserve a place on the
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Salt Safari. The Salt Safari will take you to parts of the mine to see salt that not
many have ever had a chance to set their eyes upon before.

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B. Wichita Gardens

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The Wichita Gardens make up a beautiful area of plants just outside the city
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limits. Originally opened in 1987, the gardens are made up of a series of areas
and those areas extend to around 17 acres. As an area of interest, it really stands out due to the
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huge of different gardens you can visit.

At present, you can currently take time to walk around a rose garden, a sensory garden and a
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Garden to name just a few. There is also a wonderful butterfly house which is
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sure to both adults and children alike. In the last ten years, an amazing events
space has opened within the gardens and its popularity has grown to the point that it now
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more than 200 weddings every year.

Look at the questions below and talk to your partner.

1. Would you rather visit the Salt Museum or go to Wichita Gardens? Why?
2. If you had the chance, would you like to work down a functioning salt mine? Why/ why not?

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