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6 READING 7 Look at the elements of values in the box and
Read the text and answer the questions below. put them in the right category.

Social Values ◆ good manners ◆ citizenship ◆ neighbourhood
Every nation has its special values. These values ◆ language ◆ tradition ◆ honour ◆ hospitality
depend on different social, cultural, religious, ◆ knowledge of history ◆ justice ◆ liberty
and economical situations. However, there are ◆ customs ◆ loyalty ◆ respect
also some common points on different values ◆ patriotism ◆ folk-dance
across different nations.
One of the basic Turkish national values is NATIONAL
knowledge about history. The knowledge about
history is the memory of the society. A nation 1. __________________________
that does not know its history has no future.
2. __________________________
Morality is another important value of Turkish
society. Teaching moral values begins in the 3. __________________________
family and it continues in all educational stages
of life. According to Turkish values, religion is 4. __________________________
one of the values of providing unity. In addition,
5. __________________________
language is a basic important value and the
nation must protect it. There are many other
values common in Turkish culture. For example, MORAL
Turkish society always respects patriotism, love
for one’s country. Turkish people are hospitable, 1. __________________________
so they like entertaining their guests. Turkish
2. __________________________
society believes that being helpful is important for
overcoming difficulties. Turkish people honour 3. __________________________
and respect elders. Protecting their honour is one
of the main goals of Turkish people. 4. __________________________

5. __________________________

CULTURAL

1. __________________________

2. __________________________

3. __________________________

4. __________________________
1. What are basic national values?
5. __________________________
2. Which values hold a society together?
3. If you see an elderly person on the bus, do
you offer your seat? Why, why not? 8 Talk about the values above considering your
4. Why must people have knowledge about own country.
the history of their country?
5. How do you protect your native language?
6. What is patriotism?

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