An Englishman in New York by Sting

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Before you start the tasks to this song, watch the music video and read carefully through the lyrics of the song.

• Sting, Englishman In New York, Video
• Sting, Englishman in New York, Lyrics

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Translate the following words into Norwegian

1. Where is Fifth Avenue and how would you characterize it?

2. Explain the difference between

   • An alien
   • An illegal alien
   • A legal alien

3. Discuss and interpret the following phrases:

   • “If, "Manners maketh man" as someone said, then he's the hero of the day”
   • “It takes a man to suffer ignorance and smile”
   • “Be yourself no matter what they say”. Who are "they"?
   • “Modesty, propriety can lead to notoriety”
   • “Gentleness, sobriety are rare in this society”
   • “At night a candle's brighter than the sun”

Make a table with two columns. Use the USA as a heading for one column and the UK as a heading for the other. List all of the words/phrases you associate with each country or culture in the appropriate column.