ELEMENTS

UNIT WALKTHROUGH

The two-page Speaking spread always appears in the same place in each unit.

SPEAKING

Talking about CULTURE A Complete the mini-quiz about culture where you live.

A situational video in every unit showcases the target language in action.

1 Do people greet each other with a hug?

2 Do grand- parents live

3 Do people

4 Is it ever OK

have dinner late?

to arrive late?

with the family?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

B

Watch and listen. Why does Becky need advice? Becky: So my boyfriend’s parents fly in from the UK tonight. Sandra: That’s great. I bet you’re so excited. Becky: Yes, except … I’m so nervous. What if they don’t hug and kiss like we do here? Sandra: Yeah, true, sometimes the customs there are different from here. Lots of British people shake hands or just wave when they greet you. Becky: And what about dinner? We eat quite early here. Sandra: Oh, don’t worry. That’s the same as here. They won’t want to eat really late. Becky: Do they know we tip in restaurants—we tip everywhere! Sandra: That’s just like in the UK. You’ll be fine. Becky: I hope so. I really want them to have a nice time here. C Watch and listen again. Which things are the same and which are different?

LOST FOR WORDS? custom (n) a way of behaving nervous (adj) feeling worried or anxious tip (v) to give a small sum of money for good service

2 meal times a same b different

3 tipping a same b different

1 greeting someone a same b different

D Work with a partner. Complete the culture quiz on page 11. E Work in groups. Talk about what you learned in the quiz and say what’s the same or different in your country. Use these phrases. DISCUSSING SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES

like … just like … similar to … the same as … not the same as … different from …

Thatʼs …

10 UNIT 1

Reminder of the Global Schools initiative – encouraging class connections with partner schools abroad.

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