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Due to the globalization, wedding ceremonies seem to become somehow alike all over the world. However, there are still some distinct traditions in the marriage process between Libya and South Korea. The differences are starting from choosing the spouse to the honey moon including: dating and engagement, wedding and gifts exchange, and expenses honeymoon.

Dating is different between the Libyans and the South Koreans. In South Korea, sweethearts find each other’s by themselves through dating similarly to the Western cultures. According to that, Korean couples start hanging out, eating out, and even sleeping with each other once they get on well with each other. On the contrary, dating is strictly prohibited and considered an evil deed that brings big shame to individuals and families in Libya. Consequently, a Libyan man chooses his spouse based on characteristics that can be examined without being very close to her such as high morals, honesty, faithfulness, mercy, patience and beauty. A spouse with these qualities can be found either by the man himself who could be her workmate, classmate, or relative or by somebody else like a sister, a friend or parents could recommend a spouse for a man. Once he found her, the man asks the girl indirectly whether she accepts getting married to him or not by sending his sister, his aunt, or his parents to her.

Engagement is also dissimilar to the two cultures, and it has an important difference for the Libyans and South Koreans. While the engagement in Korea is just an opportunity to introduce the couples to each other’s families, it is the most important chance for the couples to know about each other before they decide whether to get married or not in Libya. Although it is not the time yet for the fiancées to be involved in any sexual relationship, it is the time when they can meet regularly in public places and discuss everything that helps to make the decision of getting married or breaking the engagement. The engagement typically lasts for six months, yet it still depends on individual couples both in Libya and South Korea.

Again, wedding ceremonies are prominently different comparing Libyan and Korean traditions. To illustrate, the wedding in Korea starts when the groom sends Ham (silk garment) combined with a proposal letter wrapped in red cloth called Bojagi to stem all bad spirits. Thereafter the bride makes clothes for her parents in law using the Ham and sends them back as they are called Yedan to the groom’s home. More over both the families of the bride and the groom gather in one place to make the wedding party. Long time ago, it used to be held in the bride’s house not like now in hotels and rented halls (Kim 1-3). On the other hand, there are two separate wedding parties’ celebrated by each family of the spouses in Libya. In other words, each family is responsible for its party expenses, and each family has its own guests who are usually the friends, neighbors, and relatives of the spouse and her/his parents. Another difference between the Korean and Libyan wedding is that the groom and his family send Kiswa which combines many gifts for the bride like, Jewelries, handmade traditional dresses, shoes, perfumes, make up accessories, clothes, and also some gifts for the bride’s parents in addition to sweets and cakes.

Besides, expenses and financial responsibilities are not the same to the groom in Libya and Korea. In fact the groom in Libya is fully responsible for providing the accommodation, furniture, appliances and the other things necessary for married life. Whereas the groom in Korea is only responsible for the accommodation, and the bride’s duty is to provide the furniture and appliances.

Furthermore, the groom in Libya has to give amount of money called Mahr to the bride and her parents as a dowry which doesn’t exist in Korean tradition. Also the groom in Libya has to pay for all expenses honeymoon including tickets, hotels, entertainment, meals and even shopping bills. However, both the family of the bride and the groom in Korea are sharing expenses honeymoon.

To sum up, the marriage journey that single people take to become married is totally different in Libya compared to South Korea. For instance, while dating in South Korea is the way by which couples find their matches. However, it is not allowed for couple to do that because it is prohibited in our religion. Further, engagement is much more significant for Libyan people than Koreans. Regarding the gifts exchange, Libyans groom provides the Kiswa while the Korean groom provides the Ham. In addition to that, Libyan groom is responsible for more financial commitments than the Korean groom such as appliances, dowry and honeymoon.

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The marriage in Libya and South Korea

There is a major different between the marriage in Libya and South Korea. Dating and engagement are different between Libyans and Koreans. Dating is still different between the Libyans and the South Koreans. In South Korea, sweethearts find each other by themselves, after that they start hanging out, eating out and even sleeping with each other once they get on well with each other. But in Libya, dating is prohibited and considered an evil that brings a shame to families. As a result of that a man chooses his spouse based on characteristics that he can find on her such as honesty, highly moral and beauty. He can choose his spouse either by himself or by someone else like a sister, friend or parents. Engagement is dissimilar between two cultures. In Korea it is a chance to introduce couples to each other’s families. While it is the most important opportunity for couples to know each other before if they decide to get married or not, in Libya. Wedding and Gift exchange. Wedding ceremonies are prominently different, to illustrate, the groom send (silk garment) to his bride to stem bad spirits, then his bride make clothes to his parents and send them back. They gather in one place and make a wedding. In Libya, each family makes their own part. I mean the bride makes part at her home and groom makes a part at his home. Another different is that the groom sends Kiswa which combines with man gifts for the bride. Expenses honeymoon. In Libya, the groom is responsible for all expenses honeymoon, but in Korea, both of family is responsible for that.

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Introduction

Due to the globalization, wedding ceremonies seem to become somehow alike all over the world. However, there are still some distinct traditions in the marriage process between Libya and South Korea. The differences are starting from choosing the spouse to the honeymoon including: dating and engagement, wedding and gifts exchange, and expenses honeymoon.

Dating is still different between the Libyans and the South Koreans. in South Korea, sweethearts find each other by themselves, after that they start hanging out, eating out and even sleeping with each other once they get on well with each other. But in Libya, Dating is prohibited and considered an evil that brings a shame to families.

Engagement is dissimilar between two cultures. In Korea it is a chance to introduce couples to each other’s families. While it is the most important opportunity for couples to know each other before if they decide to get married or not in Libya.

Wedding and Gift exchange. Wedding ceremonies are prominently different, to illustrate, the groom send (silk garment) to his bride to stem bad spirits, then his bride make clothes to his parents and send them back. They gather in one place and make a wedding. In Libya, each family makes their own part. I mean the bride makes part at her home and groom makes a part at his home. Another different is that the groom sends Kiswa which combines with man gifts for the bride.

Expenses honeymoon. In Libya, the groom is responsible for all expenses honeymoon, but in Korea, both of family is responsible for that

Conclusion

To sum up, the marriage journey that single people take to become married is totally different in Libya compared to South Korea. For instance, while dating in South Korea is the way by which couples find their matches. However, it is not allowed for couples to do that because it is prohibited in our religion

Homework A

1. The United States operates under a two-party system, just as Great Britain does.

2. The British Parliament has two separate houses, the House of Commons and the House of Lords; likewise, the United States Congress has two separate houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives.

3. The U.S. house of Representative; just like, the British House of Commons.

The U.S. Sensate; similar to, the British house of Load

4. The method of choosing cabinet members in the United States is the same as the method of choosing cabinet members in the Great Britain.

5. The members of the U.S. House of Representatives, similar to the members of the British House of Commons, are elected by district.

6. The British monarch has the right to veto any law passed by Parliament; similarly, the U.S. president has the right to veto any law passed by Congress.

7. Great Britain, just like the U.S, president appoints the cabinet.

Homework B

1. Neither I nor my friends like playing soccer.

2. My family had dinner in the restaurant which is similar to one they went before.

3. My town is like Morgantown in their size.

4. There is similarity between me and my mother.

5. My previous boss and a new one are alike in their ability to find a solution to problem very quickly.

Summary

English becomes omnipresent all over the world, about third of the world's population are exposed to it, and by 2050, it is foretold, half the world will be more or less proficient in it. In addition, it is the language of computers and the internet. It is not an easy languages. For example, the verbs tend to be irregular, the grammar bizarre, and the match between spelling and pronunciation a nightmare. Moreover, native speakers sometimes have trouble understanding each other because it is widely spoken and many versions have evolved (The Web Site of British Magazine).

Paraphrase 1

An article in Science magazine states that there is another crucial problem which astronauts should take into consideration which is maintaining astronauts’ metal because they are detained in isolation place which produces apprehension and loneliness (Clinton 18).

Paraphrase 2

Eventually, how can astronaut assuage when they stayed for weeks in hostile place because there will be a lot of arguments between them how can they deal with stress. Anyone can be angry with his friend (Clinton 18).

Paraphrase 3

A letter to Editor in Time Magazine reports that we should not spend amount of money to reach Mars. It will not provide anything that will make our life better on earth. We should disturb those billion for “home improvement” we should think of making progress in curing cancer, AIDS, and other diseases; in purifying our water, air, and soil: in feeding hungry nations. Why do we face dangerous outer spaces? We should find a solution to homelessness, poverty, and unemployment on Earth ( Brunish 9).

Paraphrase 4

An article in Time magazine mentions that speed is everything on the way to Mars and not only a seven-month trip in detained space can be indirect. The most essential problem is that it can be fatal because of radiation exposure in deep space, where earth’ magnetic field is not available to leave astronauts far more exposed to deadly cosmic energy than they are in orbit (Kluger 42-50).

Introduction

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