آموزشگاه مجازی زبان انگلیسی تحلیلگران

Look at the cultural rules in the United States. Write the following expressions that have the same meaning. There is one extra expression.

bargain ; cut in line ; keep your voice down ; show affection ; stand too close ; tip ; walk around barefoot

1. In beach areas , it's OK to go without shoes.

2. When people are waiting to buy tickets a movie theater , don't step in front of them .

3. Speak quietly in a hospital or a library.

4. It's sometimes OK to hold hands or kiss in public .

5. Don't try to get a lower price when you're shopping in a store . The prices of most things are fixed.

6. Put extra money on the table for your waiter before you leave a restaurant .

Complete these statements about manners with verb + -ing or to + verb.

7. Saudi Arabia: It's impolite (show) the bottom of your foot.

8. China: (make) loud noises when you eat soup is considered polite.

9. Lebanon: It's OK to refuse food before (accept) it.

10. Brazil: It's good manners (not arrive) at a party exactly on time.

11. Japan: You can offend people by (not take) off your shoes before you enter their home.

12. The U.S.: (ask) someone about his or her salary is considered rude.

13. France: It's acceptable (show) affection in public.

14. Thailand: It's rude for a stranger (pat) a child on the head.

Complete the conversations. Choose the best statement from the below box. Add an expression to make the statement more direct. There is one extra statement.

I'd be scared to go alone.

I'd try to learn about the culture.

Not much. I don't think I'd need a lot.

Yeah , but I'd get homesick.

Yes, But I'd make new ones.

15.

A) Would you miss your friends if you moved to another country?

B) . (certainly)

16.

A) What would you take with you if you moved to another country?

B) . (just)

17.

A) Would you enjoy living in another country?

B) . (to be honest)

18.

A) What would you want to find out about a new place before moving there?

B) . (definitely)

Think about the pronunciation of the words in (). Choose the stressed syllable.

Example: Imagine your company wanted to (transfer) you abroad : (fer)

19. When they increase the price, that doesn't mean an (increase) in quality. :

20. The (refuse) collectors union have said they will refuse a reduction in pay. :

21. Morocco export vegetables - it's one of the country's main (exports). :

22. Some students progress two levels in a year. (Progress) is much slower for most students. :

23. Everybody is on a part-time contract. The company used to (contract) staff on a full-time basis. :