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8 Match the pictures with their descriptions.
READING & WRITING
1. showing anger ____
What are some important customs and
2. asking someone to call ____
traditions in Turkish culture? Share with
your partner.
3. asking someone to leave ____
4. showing boredom ____
1 READING
5. showing surprise ____
a Read the text below quickly and circle the
6. asking someone to be quiet ____
countries mentioned in the text.

NATIONAL CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
FROM AROUND THE WORLD
A B
The world is full of different customs and traditions.
They symbolize the way of life. Here are some
interesting ones. The Polish applaud when the plane
lands. The Queen of England was born in April, but
Australians celebrate the Queen’s birthday with a
public holiday in June and September. In Greece, a
child’s tooth is thrown onto the roof for good luck.
Brazilian people celebrate New Year’s Day with a
bowl of lentil soup because they think the lentil
C D
is a symbol of wealth. Turkish people always offer
preparing a meal for guests. When they go into a
house, they take off their shoes. In Turkmenistan,
it is impolite to sit on a chair or sofa if the elderly
person is sitting on the floor or carpet. In India,
inviting a person to a social event (going out for
dinner) means, the person who invites will pay
for everything. When paying a cashier in Austria,
always place the money in their hand. Placing the
E F
money on the table/bench is rude.

b Read the text again and answer the following
questions.

1. What is the function of customs and
traditions?
2. When do the Polish applaud on a plane?

3. Do Australians celebrate the Queen’s
birthday on the correct date?
4. Why do the Greek throw a child’s tooth
onto the roof?

5. What do Turkish people do when they go in
a house?
6. Where do you place the money when you
pay a cashier in Austria?

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