Upward Bound: First year. Воробьева М.Г - 169 стр.

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5. An American friend of yours is going to work in Japan.
Give some advice about how he/she should and shouldn’t
behave.
6. Imagine you are at a party in (a) England (b) America.
How could you begin a conversation with a stranger?
Continue the conversations with your partner.
7. Which nationalities have rules of behaviour about hands?
What are the rules?
8. Why is it not a good idea to...
... say that you absolutely love your Egyptian friend’s vase.
... go to Russia if you don’t drink alcohol.
... say ‘Hi! See you later!’ when you’re introduced to
someone in Afghanistan.
... discuss politics with your American friend in a
McDonald’s.
Ex. 3. Discuss in groups the following questions.
1. Do you agree with the saying ‘When in Rome, do as the
Romans do’? Do you have a similar saying in your language?
2. What are the ‘rules’ about greeting people in your country?
When do you shake hands? When do you kiss? What about
when you say goodbye?
3. Think of one or two examples of bad manners. For example,
in Britain it is considered impolite to ask people how much
they earn.
Prepare a report on the following: What advice would you give
somebody coming to live and work in your country?
CLASS LISTENING
Festival
Ex. 1. You will hear someone talking about the origin of the
Chinese Dragon Boat Festival.
A. What does the speaker say about:
- Chow Yen? - drums?
- boats? - dumplings?
B. Now listen to her describing what happens in the Festival.
What do people do with boats, drums and dumplings now?

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