the idea and reality of America

From the first sentence in chapter 11,” Baba loved the idea of America.” we saw that Baba really liked America and count it as one of three real men in this world. He did not like Jimmy Carter who he called a “big-toothed cretin.” because, in Baba’s opinion, Jimmy was not a hard man and he was not fit to run this country. “It’s like putting a boy who can’t ride a bike behind the wheel of a brand new Cadillac. “ On the other hand, Baba praised president Ronald Reagan who called the Shorawi” the Evil Empire”. As a matter of fact, Baba was still adjusting to life in America after two-year adaption. He got a lot of problems to his health, such as headaches, cough, and ulcer. Also he could not improve his broken English after two years study. What’s more, the reality America disappointed Baba most was the relationship between people. As Baba said in page 128,” what kind of a country is this? No one trusts anybody!”

I like American teaching style. It is speech free and I feel comfortable. But something I don’t agree with is lacking practice problem in science classes. Another different idea and reality of America is the building, I thought there are many high building in America. After I came, I found in most places, buildings are two-floor with a basement and I always wonder why.