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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The government’s protection on one’s pursuit of happiness is the main concept of the American dream. People from different parts of the world would like to have a piece of this dream. In order to do so, the first step would be to secure a green card.<\/p>\n

There are millions of immigrants who are applying for this to gain residency in America. Every year, a lottery is held by the US government to give out green cards.<\/p>\n

Read on to find out more details about the American Green Card Lottery.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.english-online.at\/government\/green-card-lottery\/green-card-immigration-to-the-us.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. What is a green card?<\/p>\n

2. What are the benefits of having a green card in the United States?<\/p>\n

3. Why do people from many countries wish to live in the USA?<\/p>\n

4. Would you ever want to live in the United States of America? Why or why not?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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