Reading and Writing, Ha Long Bay

 Class Objective: Compare the business in the video with other businesses you know; develop reading skills; build vocabulary 

Vocabulary:

High-end = fancy

Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, Hilton are high-end hotels

Enlightened = a person with knowledge about things

Artisan = a person who makes things with hands

Eponymous = named after a person

 Writing Examples:

Clothing is an important part of our lives.  Everyone needs to wear it, and it often can determine how people judge us.  This is especially true if you wear high-end clothing.  Two high-end clothing brands that are famous are Cucinelli and Armani.   They are very similar because they are high-end, but they have some differences, too. 

 They are different because of their materials.  Cucinelli uses cashmere sweaters a lot.  On the other hand, Armani uses a lot of polyester. 

 They are different because of their prices.  Cucinelli has very affordable sweaters that the average person can buy.  For example, you can buy a sweater for $50.  In contrast, Armani is unbelievably expensive.  You buy their suits for $400, and that is the cheapest one. 

 One similarity between McDonald’s and Burger King is their prices.  A meal at McDonald’s, which includes a burger, fries, and a drink is often no more than $6-7.  Likewise, meals at Burger King are quite cheap.  You can get the same meal for the same price as well.

 To conclude, Cucinelli and Armani are both famous high-end Italian fashion brands.  People love them because they are comfortable and stylish.  I love them, and you should, too.