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UNIT 7 CULTURAL DIVERSITY PART 1 EXERCISES A PHONETICS I Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined 1 A pleasant B health C healthy D breathe 2 A come B roll C comb D grow 3 A fe[.]
UNIT 7: CULTURAL DIVERSITY PART 1: EXERCISES A PHONETICS I Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined A pleasant B health C healthy D breathe A come B roll C comb D grow A fear B realize C pear D near A inventor B president C adventure D genetics A adopt B front C column D borrow II Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others A recommend B volunteer C understand D potential A study B reply C apply D rely A suspicion B telephone C relation D direction A reduction B popular C financial D romantic A discover B difficult C invention D important B VOCABUALRY AND GRAMMAR I Complete the sentences with A, An or The Vietnamese like to joke around, but their jokes are not easily translated into English Each person has _ strong sense of regional cultural identity Henry was _ bit of rebel when he was _ teenager and dyed his hair pink, and he also rebelled his parents' plans for him and left school at _ age of 16 You may have object that you trust will bring you good luck, but many people object to that belief Relationships in _ family are never to be broken and they are to be built up continuously They are also very friendly, easy-going and have easy smile To show respect, many Vietnamese people bow their heads to _ superior or elder Vietnamese have been described as energetic, sentimental, proud, and hardworking course allows students to progress at their own speed, and they are making much progress in awareness of cultural diversity 10 There is _ obvious contrast between _ cultures of East and West; however, European cultures contrast with that of the USA II Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences To the Chinese, is a lucky number, the Vietnamese believe brings luck, and the and of 18, adding up to 9, are considered success A despite B but C while D and Many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will their life A change B afford C effect D affect That year, things were going a lot better for the Pilgrims, thanks to help of Squanto and Samoset A an B the C a D x In Netherlands, singing at dinner table means you are singing to devil for your dinner – which means bad luck A x - the - the B the - the - a C x - a - the D the - the - the In Spain, it is believes to be bad luck to enter room with your left foot A a B an C the D x Cultural diversity makes the United States a interesting place in which to live for all of its inhabitants A much better B more C many more D much more In every culture, there are basic standards for social such as personal space distance, eye contact, amount of body language displayed in public A reaction B interaction C relationship D relation They invited these friends and their families to special meal It was first Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, fish, green beans, and soup A a - a B a - the C a - x D the - a Today, Australia is one of diverse countries in the world A the more culturally B the most culturally C most cultural D the most cultural st 10 UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21 is a chance to celebrate the cultural diversity of people around us, and find out more about what we have A as usual B as normal C in common D alike C READING I Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Use only one word in each space range cultures first Added contributed benefited dishes developed Way alive Cultural diversity means a (1) of different societies or people of different origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together Britain has (2) _ from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been influenced by different (3) coming into Britain Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British diet One of Britain's favourite (4) is Indian curry Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time - the (5) curry went on an English menu in 1773 Even the English language (6) _ from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders New words were (7) _ from the languages of other immigrants over the years Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of others and their (8) _ of life, as we would expect someone to respect ours It is about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (9) and appreciating the fact that all these different traditions will enrich British life both today and in the future People from all over the world have (10) _ to the Britain and they continue to so II Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS The wedding consists of several (1) _ including asking permission to receive the bride, the procession to the groom's house, the ancestor ceremony, and the banquet party In the morning, the groom's mother and a few close relatives would walk to the bride's house with a present of betel to ask permission to receive the (2) at her house The date and time of the ceremony is usually determined by a Buddhist monk or fortune teller In the procession to receive the bride, the groom and his family often carry decorated lacquer boxes covered in red cloth to represent his (3) and which include various (4) for the bride's family There are either or boxes, but never because it is bad (5) After paying their (6) to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) and family During the candle ceremony, the bride and groom's families union is celebrated and the mother-in-law of the bride will open the boxes filled with jewelry and dress her new daughter-in-law in the jewelry Finally, the groom officially asks for permission to take his new bride (8) and they make their way back to his house During the (9) , there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents A asks B ceremonies C requests D tells A bride B regulations C laws D notes A condition B culture C relation D wealth A beans B boxes C presents D wars A bad B fond C luck D interest A respects B allows C stops D refuses A existence B dead C marriage D divorce A flat B home C house D apartment A acquaintance B contribution C difficulty D reception 10 A troubles B problems C ovals D rounds D WRITING I Complete the sentences with a suitable comparative or supperative In my opinion, Spanish is (easy) foreign language to learn Dogs are intelligent but not (intelligent) chimpanzees They say it's (good) to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all Even (carefully) _ prepared plans can go wrong England isn't (mountainous country) _ Scotland Reykjavik is the world's (northern) capital city Your composition is full of mistakes because you didn't spend half (time) on it you should have! Don't worry, you'll be OK with Gary, he's (careful driver) you could wish to have In the Alto Adige region of Italy, German dialect is spoken much (frequently) _ Italian 10 Sumo wrestlers must be (heavy) athletes in the world II Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the superlative form of the adjectives given Russia is bigger than any other country in the world (big) Many people believe that no sea in the world is warmer than the Red Sea (warm) The Nile is longer than any other river in the world (long) No ocean in the world is deeper than the Pacific (deep) Mount Everest is higher than every mountain in the world (high) TEST PRONUNCIATION Find the word which has a different stress pattern A assign B expensive C support A married B present C celebrate A fantastic B approach C propose A difficult B mobile C delicious D customs D tiny D kingdom D happy Choose the words whose the stress falls on the second syllable A wormy B manager C insult (v) A wonder B necessary C teenager A record (v) B desperate C ceremony A wealthy B engagement C nevertheless D referee D extract (v) D capital D negotiation VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Choose the correct words to complete the sentences She never forgets the day her boyfriend _to her A proposed B married C engaged D recommended st 10 They must finish their school on Roman literature before Match A practice B ceremony C intention D assignment 11 There are several points of _between two nations A same B common C similarity D resemblance 12 The road system was so that we had to stop several times to look at the map A sophisticated B complicated C confused D addicted 13 The company will hold a special before the director retires A reception B occasion C feast D festival Choose the best answers to complete the sentences 14 Health and happiness are _money A so important as B important than C more important D more important than 15 We always go camping when we go on holiday It’s _staying in a hotel A more cheaper B much cheaper than C cheaper D as cheaper as 16 I like the countryside It’s _and living in a town A healthier – more peaceful then B more healthy – more peaceful than C as healthy- peaceful than D more healthy – more peaceful 17 I prefer this armchair It’s _ the other one A as comfortable as B more much comfortable C much more comfortable D much more comfortable than 18 You looked depressed this morning but you look now A as happy as B a bit happier C more happy D most happy 19 Mobile phones are considered _ tools today A Much modern than B the most modern C modern as D more modern 20 Living in big cities is _ living in rural area A less convenient as B not so convenient than C more convenient than D the most convenient as 21 Eco-biological tourism becomes to people in big cities A most and most attractive B the more attractive C much and more attractive D more and more attractive 22 Michael Jackson sings than any other singers A well B better C gooder D more good 23 Of all the dresses in your wardrobe, which one you like _? A best B the best C more D the most 24 Sharon _from other women I dated with A different B as different C differs D more different 25 This one is more comfortable, but it costs _as the one A as much as B twice as much C as many D twice as many 26 You can take _books as you want A as many B as much C so much D too many READING Read the passage and the following tasks An Indonesian will never hand you an object with his left hand For obvious reasons the left hand is considered unclean An Indonesian passes an object to another person using the right hand palm up with the left hand always supporting the right hand at the wrist This has a twofold traditional meaning One is for the reason stated above but it harks back to the times when two enemies met With the left hand supporting the right wrist it is clear there is no concealed weapon In Thailand it is a grave insult to walk into a person’s house with shoes on Shoes are discarded at the front door Not a silly idea really for one leaves all the litter of the streets outside where it belongs Also in Thailand it is considered rude to cross your legs in company and to point your toes at another person The feet, as the lowers part of the body are given the lowest esteem and pointing a toe is demeaning to the person at whom the foot is pointed A woman wearing pants in Japan and the Middle East, specifically, is also discouraged “In these cultures, skirts on women are preferred “says Lett Cleavage is an absolute no-no, even at social events arranged by your business hosts Wearing neutral colors-blacks, whites and nudes are de rigueur in Asia and the Middle East To show your appreciation, gifts are important when you are travelling overseas Do the research first, though American whiskey is revered in China and Japan But in the Islamic Middle East, and among Muslim hosts in Asia, alcohol is strictly taboo Decide whether the following statements are True or False Tick the correct boxes True 27 An Indonesian will never hand you an object with his left hand 28 In Thailand it is common to walk into a person’s house with shoes on 29 It is ok to cross your legs in company and to point your toes at another person in Thailand 30 A woman in Japan and the Middle East is encouraged to wear pants 31 In the Islamic Middle East , and among Muslim hosts in Asia, giving alcohol as a gift is good False Answer the following questions 32 Why does an Indonesian never use his left hand to pass you an object? A Because he prefers using his right hand to his left hand B Because the left hand is considered unclean C Because the left hand is used to support the right hand D Because the right hand is more clean than the left one 33 What is the left hand put at the right hand’s wrist for? A To attack the enemies easily B To show respect to the enemies C To conceal the weapon D To show that no weapon is hidden 34 Where should you put your shoes when walking into a Thai’s house? A You should put your shoes at the front door B You should put your shoes in the house C You should put your shoes on the street D You should walk into the house with shoes on 35 According to Thai people, what is the meaning of pointing your toes at another person? A You respect the other B You are rude C You disrespect the other D You are self-esteemed 36 What should a woman wear in the Middle East? A Pants B Dark-colored clothes C Skirts D Anything she likes D WRITING Choose the sentences that are closet in meaning to the given sentences 37 Some women have become coal miners, for there is less discrimination against them now A Some women have become coal miners because there is less discrimination against them now B Although some women have become coal miners, for there is less discrimination against them now C Some women have become coal miners; however, there is less discrimination against them now D Some women have become coal miners; therefore, there is less discrimination against them now 38 Commercial are necessary for business, but they can be a nuisance to the public A Although commercial are necessary for business, but they can be a nuisance to the public B Despite commercial are necessary for business, they can be a nuisance to the public C In spite of the fact that commercial is necessary for business, but they can be a nuisance to the public D Although commercial are necessary for business, they can be a nuisance to the public 39 Many people will not buy a product, for they not like its package A Many people will not buy a product; thus, they not like its package B Many people will not buy a product if they not like its package C Many people will not buy a product; otherwise, for they not like its package D Many people will not buy a product due to they not like its package 40 Chemicals improve nutrition and quality They are used in agriculture A Chemicals improve nutrition and quality, and they are used in agriculture B Chemicals are used in agriculture because they improve nutrition and quality C Chemicals improve nutrition and quality if they are used in agriculture D Chemicals improve nutrition and quality; for example, they are used in agriculture ... an English menu in 177 3 Even the English language (6) _ from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders New words were (7) _ from... culturally B the most culturally C most cultural D the most cultural st 10 UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21 is a chance to celebrate the cultural diversity... make their way back to his house During the (9) , there is usually a 10- course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as