2) Bill Bryson is an American writer, who has written books about science, travel
and the English language among other topics. The title of the book we're reading
an extract from is called 'Notes from a Small Island and is about Bryson's travels
around the UK.
What impressions do you get about the UK from the title?
Write a short paragraph about your impressions and ideas.
If you were not from the UK or living in the UK, would the title of this book
encourage you to travel there?
Write a short paragraph explaining your response, with reasons why.

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