C1 That´s English. Unit 4 Habits and customs

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👉Cultural do's and don'ts 

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Cultural etiquette

Decide whether the statements are true or false and then check your answers by reading the article.

1. In Singapore, the word ‘no’ is considered impolite.

2. In Greece, you should nod your head upwards to say ‘yes’.

3. In Italy, it is a bad idea to turn up late for a meeting.

4. In the Netherlands, it is a bad idea to turn up late for a meeting.

5. In Japan, the business card is very important and should be treated with respect.

6. In Russia, you should not argue during business deals.

7. In Turkey, you should not insist on sharing the restaurant bill with your host.

8. In Mexico, you should be careful about proposing dinner arrangements with your client.

key answers

Talking point :

What etiquette advice would you give to a foreign visitor seeking to do business in your country? Try to use some vocabulary from this lesson. Have you or a visitor ever had any difficulties during a meeting or trip abroad? How could you or your visitor have been better prepared? 


  • 👉Headway: Listening and speaking. Unit 5, Cultural clashes page 43 starter, page 49 ex 2.

1. Talking about Personal Habits

A. Describing Frequency & Routine

  1. Describe a daily habit you have that you don’t even think about. Why is it important to you?
  2. What is something you make a point of doing every day? How did it become part of your routine?
  3. Talk about a habit you’ve recently gotten into. How do you feel about it?
  4. Share a habit that has become second nature to you. How did it start?
  5. Describe a habit you are trying to break. What makes it difficult?
B. Discussing Change

  1.  Think of a habit you used to have but no longer do. Why did you stop?
  2.  Talk about a habit you replaced with a healthier one. How did you manage the change?
  3.  Describe a new habit you’ve recently started. How long did it take to get used to it?
  4.  Explain a habit you no longer feel the need to do. How did you reach that point?

2. Describing Customs and Traditions


A. Introducing a Custom

  1. Describe a custom in your country that you enjoy. Why is it important to people?
  2. Talk about a tradition that dates back a long time in your family or community. What makes it special?
  3. Share a custom that people in your country take pride in maintaining. How do they celebrate it?
B. Explaining Purpose or Meaning 

4. Choose a tradition and explain its meaning. What does it symbolize?

5. Talk about a custom that brings people together. Why is it significant?

6. Explain a custom in your country that reflects cultural identity. How is it observed?


C. Describing Change


7. Describe a custom that has evolved over time. How is it different from the past?
8. Talk about a tradition that younger generations no longer follow strictly. Why do you think that is?
9. Explain a custom that is being revived in a modern way. How has it been adapted?

USEFUL LANGUAGE TO DISCUSS THE QUESTIONS ABOVE

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👉 That´s English Unit 4, page 47  ex 4.5.6  Social habits and customs ( monologue)

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👉   Used To

Complete this sentence.

“Peter ________  work every day, but now he has retired. He ______________ (have) so much free time, but slowly he _____________ it.”

“Peter, in the past, worked every day, but now he has retired. He is not accustomed to having so much free time, but slowly, he is becoming comfortable with it.”

Peter used to work every day, but now he has retired. He is not used to having so much free time, but slowly he is getting used to it.


More practice : USED TO / BE USED TO /  GET USED TO

I have recently got married.: I used to ... I am not used to... I am getting used to... 

I have recently moved from London to Barcelona.

I used to...     I am used to ...     I am getting used to...   

I have recently started going to the gym.    I didn't use to...     I am not used to...

I am getting used to...

I have recently started a new job. I used to...  /  I am used to...  I am getting used to...




The article: 

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/15/life-before-smartphones-share-your-memories?CMP=share_btn_tw

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  1. What is a food that you used to hate but now you like?
  2. Did you use to get good grades in high school?
  3. How often did you use to get in trouble when you were younger?
  4. Do you think the past was better than the present? Why or why not?
  5. What were some of the benefits of living in the past?
  6. Talk about your country’s past (100 years ago), how was the past different from the present:

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Think about: Important moments/changes in people’s lives. 

: having a baby, getting married, moving out of your parents’ house, starting university, graduating from university, starting a new job, getting a divorce, moving abroad, etc.

Use the structures  USED TO / BE USED TO / GET USED TO to describe the changes

 

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👉HOMEWORK FOR NEXT WEEK. 

Pages 56-57: Speaking, reaching an agreement. Exercises 1-5.

Writing: Choose one of the topics proposed in the platform for topic number 5 and send it to my email. TASKS.


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