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THEME 6 INTERCULTURAL TOPICS

Culture Corner

a) Read the traditions and match them with the pictures.

a b c

Each country is unique with its culture and traditions. Here are some...

1. In Japan, people exchange business cards when they meet for the first time. According to the tradition,you should get
the card with both hands. You should do the same when someone gives you a gift.

2. In the UK, people traditionally stand on the right side of escalators and you may get a warning when you stand on the left.
3. Don’t go shopping between 2 and 4 p.m. in Spain because you may not find an open shop as it is the siesta time for local people.

b) Read and complete the sentences about treating guests.

1. Türkiye - Warm hospitality:
Turkish hospitality is awesome. People often welcome you to their homes and share a delicious Turkish meal with you. They
always offer you Turkish coffee after meal. Tea also has another great place in the cultural life. As the favorite dessert, baklava
is at the top.

2. China - Noddle slurping:
Chinese people eat noodles almost every day. Naturally, they traditionally offer you noodles when you visit them. It is a tradition
to slurp noodles, so don’t worry or feel disgusted when you hear the sound of slurping. For such a polite Asian culture, this
seems out of place and rude. The slurping makes the food more enjoyable.
3. Ukraine - Healthy soup:
The famous Borsch soup actually comes from the Ukrainian cuisine. The traditional homemade version really rocks. Ukrainian
people cook it very often, and you may probably try it when you visit them at their homes. It is really healthy and tasty because
of the rich ingredients.

1. Turkish people always offer their guests ____________________________________________________ .

2. Chinese people slurp noodles because ____________________________________________________ .

3. Ukrainian people cook Borsch soup _______________________________________________________ .

TONGUE TWISTER
Read the tongue twister and practise saying it as fast as possible.

Tiptoeing through the tulips, they’re waltzing along,

Skipping across the stones, humming a song,

Hovering above the horizon, birds are soaring high,

Diving into the water, dolphins gracefully fly.

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