Giao thoa văn hóa EN14 eHOU

1. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word
In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (1) complex and difficult to understand. The
graceful act of (2) bowing , is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the
western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (3) show respect for their
customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introduced. (4) Avoid hugging and
kissing when greeting. It is considered rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered
to be (5) impolite or even intimidating. It is rude to stand with your hand or hands in your pockets,
especially when greeting someone (6) or when addressing a group of people. The seemingly
simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in Japan (7) because the business
card represents not only one's identity but also his (8) status in life. Yours should be printed in
your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so avoid
open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged (9) form of body contact. Queues are
generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (10) where the huge
volume of people causes touching and pushing.

2. Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to
recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The formulas for greeting are very
specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a
miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling
well.
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning. People who are
leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the
relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or
ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in
different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in
case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the formulas for greeting?
Answer: specific
Source: unit 2, passage 1, line 3, page 35 (course book)

3. Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to
recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The formulas for greeting are very
specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a
miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling
well.
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning. People who are
leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the
relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or
ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in
different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in
case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs.
In what way are closings similar to greeting?
Answer: They have no literal meaning


Source: unit 2, passage, line 4, page 35 (course book)

4. Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture.
Culture is the framework in which families are structured. It shapes our expectations and ideals.
Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles as husbands, wives, children and
parents.
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important. Culture
affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children
a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way
parents raise children. Understanding how relationships and marriages vary across cultural
contexts, and how they are similar, we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and

family life affect people of various cultures. As a result, we will be able to help families and
sustain happy marriages.
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting. The cultural
background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the
different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all
very exciting indeed. What are the disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship
with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your
husband or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural
communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be unavoidable.
The passage is about ……….
Answer: cultural differences
Source: unit 1, passage 1, page 18 (course book)

5. Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture.
Culture is the framework in which families are structured. It shapes our expectations and ideals.
Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles as husbands, wives, children and
parents.
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important. Culture
affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children
a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way
parents raise children. Understanding how relationships and marriages vary across cultural
contexts, and how they are similar, we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and
family life affect people of various cultures. As a result, we will be able to help families and
sustain happy marriages.
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting. The cultural
background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the
different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all
very exciting indeed. What are the disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship
with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your

husband or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural
communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be unavoidable.
The word It (line 3) refers to ………….
Answer: culture
Source: unit 1, passage 1, line 3, page 18 (course book)


6. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
The most dominant and reliable features of facial expressions provide a constant channel of
communication. They can be shifty and evasive; convey hate, fear, and guilt; or (1) express
confidence, love, and support.
Referred to as "mirrors of the soul" our eyes serve as the major decisive factor in (2) interpreting
the spoken words. The eyes of the man converse as (3) much as their tongues, with the
advantage that the ocular dialect needs (4) no dictionary, but it is understood all over the world.
When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on eyes. Except (5)
for extremely shy individuals, most people look for social acceptance by studying the eyes of
others. Eyes also can (6) accurately indicate a positive or a negative relationship. People tend to
look longer and more often at the people whom they trust, respect and care about than at those
whom they doubt or (7) dislike. Normal eye dilation is not under control of the individual.
Personally characteristics such as introversion and extroversion also influence eye behavior. Eye
behavior seems (8) to be particular importance and is generally used to indicate whether one is
open to communication. This can be observed when a teacher asks the class a question:
students who think they know the answer will generally (9) look at the teacher, (10) while
students who do not know the answer will usually try to avoid eye contact.

7. Passage 7: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
Body postures and movements are frequently indicators of self-confidence, energy, fatigue, or
status. Cognitively, gestures operate to clarify, contradict, or replace verbal messages. Gestures
also serve an important function with regard to regulating the flow of conversation. For example,
if a student is talking about something in front of the class, single nods of the head from the

teacher will likely cause that student to continue and perhaps more elaborate. Postures as well
as gestures are used to indicate attitudes, status, affective moods, approval, deception, warmth,
arid other variables related to conversation interaction.
The saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" well describes the meaning of facial
expressions. Facial appearance - including wrinkles, muscle tone, skin coloration, and eye coloroffers enduring cues that reveille information about age, sex, race, ethnic origin, and status.
A less permanent second set of facial cues-including length of hair, hairstyle, cleanliness, and
facial hair-relate to an individual's idea of beauty. A third group of facial markers are momentary
expressions that signal that cause changes in the forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, cheeks, nose,
lips, and chin, such as raising the eyebrows, wrinkling the brow, curling the lip.
Some facial expressions are readily visible, while others are fleeting. Both types can positively or
negatively reinforce the spoken words and convey cues concerning emotions and attitudes.
Gestures ………..
Answer: can clarify the meaning of verbal messages
Source: unit 4, passage1,line 2,page 73 (course book).

8. Passage 7: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
Body postures and movements are frequently indicators of self-confidence, energy, fatigue, or
status. Cognitively, gestures operate to clarify, contradict, or replace verbal messages. Gestures
also serve an important function with regard to regulating the flow of conversation. For example,
if a student is talking about something in front of the class, single nods of the head from the
teacher will likely cause that student to continue and perhaps more elaborate. Postures as well
as gestures are used to indicate attitudes, status, affective moods, approval, deception, warmth,
arid other variables related to conversation interaction.


The saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" well describes the meaning of facial
expressions. Facial appearance - including wrinkles, muscle tone, skin coloration, and eye coloroffers enduring cues that reveille information about age, sex, race, ethnic origin, and status.
A less permanent second set of facial cues-including length of hair, hairstyle, cleanliness, and
facial hair-relate to an individual's idea of beauty. A third group of facial markers are momentary
expressions that signal that cause changes in the forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, cheeks, nose,

lips, and chin, such as raising the eyebrows, wrinkling the brow, curling the lip.
Some facial expressions are readily visible, while others are fleeting. Both types can positively or
negatively reinforce the spoken words and convey cues concerning emotions and attitudes.
According to the writer, "A picture is worth a thousand words" means ………
Answer: a picture is more important than a thousand words Source: unit 4, passage1,paragraph
2,page 73 (course book).

9. Passage 5: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant
first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for table. To make a reservation, just
give your name, the number of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you
invite someone to have dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it
arrives. However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into argument
about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not feel indebted, and those
feelings should be respected. In most American restaurants, the waiter or waitress's tip is not
added to the bill. If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of
the bill. In expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.
When you invite someone to have dinner, you…….
Answer: should prepare to pay the bill.
Source: unit 3, passage 1, line 5, page 54 (course book).

10. Passage 6: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for
polite behaviour. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect
promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late. When you are
invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers and candy are
always appropriate. If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess
will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some food that you
cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope
that no one noticed it. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not

leave immediately after dinner, but do not over-stay your welcome, either. The next day, call or
write a thank- you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
If you are invited to American friend’s home, ………….
Answer: Punctuality is appreciated.
Source: unit 3, passage 2,line 1,2, page 55(course book).

11. Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also.
They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears.


In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and
dislikes.
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with
the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In
the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and
requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the
partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and
life styles which can be very interesting. On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is
the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations. For example, you are
watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist
whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the
music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you
realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this
artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You
feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not
know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories
and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in
your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange
surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.

Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask
her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her.
The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's
culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great
impression. Let her understand you better through the things that you like. Patience and time will
help you to fight cultural differences.
To overcome cultural differences in marriage needs …………..
Answer: patience and time Source: unit 1, passage 2, paragraph 3, page 20 (course book)

12. Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture.
Culture is the framework in which families are structured. It shapes our expectations and ideals.
Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles as husbands, wives, children and
parents.
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important. Culture
affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children
a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way
parents raise children. Understanding how relationships and marriages vary across cultural
contexts, and how they are similar, we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and
family life affect people of various cultures. As a result, we will be able to help families and
sustain happy marriages.
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting. The cultural
background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the
different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all
very exciting indeed. What are the disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship
with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your
husband or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural
communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be unavoidable.
In cross-cultural marriage, …………. may happen.
Answer: misunderstanding

Source: unit 1, passage 1, page 18 paragraph 3, the last line (course book)


13. Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also.
They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears.
In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and
dislikes.
If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with
the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In
the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and
requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the
partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and
life styles which can be very interesting. On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is
the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations. For example, you are
watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist
whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the
music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you
realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this
artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You
feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not
know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories
and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in
your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange
surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask
her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her.
The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's
culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great
impression. Let her understand you better through the things that you like. Patience and time will

help you to fight cultural differences.
According to the passage, ………..
Answer: Spouses who are from different cultures need more patience and understanding in their
marriage than those who have the same roots
Source: unit 1, passage 2, paragraph 2, page 19 (course book

14. Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to
recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The formulas for greeting are very
specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a
miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling
well.
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning. People who are
leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the
relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or
ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in
different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in
case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs.
According to the passage, what should you do when you are in an unfamiliar situation ?
Answer:Observe what other people do


15. Passage 6: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for
polite behaviour. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect
promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late. When you are
invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers and candy are
always appropriate. If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess
will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some food that you

cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope
that no one noticed it. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not
leave immediately after dinner, but do not over-stay your welcome, either. The next day, call or
write a thank- you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
The next day,……
Answer: remember to thank to host for the dinner
Source: unit 3, passage 2,line 13, page 55(course book).

16. Read the following passages and choose the correct answer
Many American customs will surprise you, the same thing happens to us when we (1)
another country. People from various cultures handle many small daily things
differently. What a dull world it would be if this were not true!
Some differences are minor, and people soon become accustomed to them. At (2)
for example, some foreign women may be started at the idea of (3)

their hair or

styled by men. Visitors may be amazed to see men wearing wigs. People may (4)
the transitory quality of much American life odd, for example, one (5)
rent art by the
week or the entire furnishings of an apartment, from sofa and bed to the last spoon, on less than
8 hours’ notice.
17. Read the passages below carefully, then choose the best option
In many cultures, people think that (1)
or meat and (2)

and marriage together – like bread and wine

They think that love is a necessary foundation for (3)

and that you should love the person you marry before you get married. In other
(4)
, however a man and a woman may not even know each other before their
wedding day. Romantic love is not bequeathed to marriage in these cultures. These people
expect that love will develop (5)
the wedding if the marriage is a good one. Your
views on love and marriage come from your culture.


18. Passage 7: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
Body postures and movements are frequently indicators of self-confidence, energy, fatigue, or
status. Cognitively, gestures operate to clarify, contradict, or replace verbal messages. Gestures
also serve an important function with regard to regulating the flow of conversation. For example,
if a student is talking about something in front of the class, single nods of the head from the
teacher will likely cause that student to continue and perhaps more elaborate. Postures as well
as gestures are used to indicate attitudes, status, affective moods, approval, deception, warmth,
arid other variables related to conversation interaction.
The saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" well describes the meaning of facial
expressions. Facial appearance - including wrinkles, muscle tone, skin coloration, and eye coloroffers enduring cues that reveille information about age, sex, race, ethnic origin, and status.
A less permanent second set of facial cues-including length of hair, hairstyle, cleanliness, and
facial hair-relate to an individual's idea of beauty. A third group of facial markers are momentary
expressions that signal that cause changes in the forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, cheeks, nose,
lips, and chin, such as raising the eyebrows, wrinkling the brow, curling the lip.
Some facial expressions are readily visible, while others are fleeting. Both types can positively or
negatively reinforce the spoken words and convey cues concerning emotions and attitudes.
A nod of the head from the teacher will likely ask his student to ………. what he is saying.
Answer: go on
Source: unit 4, passage1,line 5,page 73 (course book).
19. Passage 7: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
Body postures and movements are frequently indicators of self-confidence, energy, fatigue, or

status. Cognitively, gestures operate to clarify, contradict, or replace verbal messages. Gestures
also serve an important function with regard to regulating the flow of conversation. For example,
if a student is talking about something in front of the class, single nods of the head from the
teacher will likely cause that student to continue and perhaps more elaborate. Postures as well
as gestures are used to indicate attitudes, status, affective moods, approval, deception, warmth,
arid other variables related to conversation interaction.
The saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" well describes the meaning of facial
expressions. Facial appearance - including wrinkles, muscle tone, skin coloration, and eye coloroffers enduring cues that reveille information about age, sex, race, ethnic origin, and status.
A less permanent second set of facial cues-including length of hair, hairstyle, cleanliness, and
facial hair-relate to an individual's idea of beauty. A third group of facial markers are momentary
expressions that signal that cause changes in the forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, cheeks, nose,
lips, and chin, such as raising the eyebrows, wrinkling the brow, curling the lip.
Some facial expressions are readily visible, while others are fleeting. Both types can positively or
negatively reinforce the spoken words and convey cues concerning emotions and attitudes.
How many categories of facial expressions are mentioned?
Answer: 3
Source: unit 4, passage1,paragraph 3,page 73 (course book).
20. Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also.
They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears.
In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and
dislikes.


If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with
the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In
the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and
requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the
partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and
life styles which can be very interesting. On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is

the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations. For example, you are
watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist
whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the
music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you
realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this
artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You
feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not
know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories
and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in
your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange
surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask
her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her.
The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's
culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great
impression. Let her understand you better through the things that you like. Patience and time will
help you to fight cultural differences.
A spouse should ………...
Answer: be not only a lover but also a friend
Source: unit 1, passage 2, line 2, page 19 (course book)
21. Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture.
Culture is the framework in which families are structured. It shapes our expectations and ideals.
Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles as husbands, wives, children and
parents.
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important. Culture
affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children
a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way
parents raise children. Understanding how relationships and marriages vary across cultural
contexts, and how they are similar, we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and

family life affect people of various cultures. As a result, we will be able to help families and
sustain happy marriages.
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting. The cultural
background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the
different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all
very exciting indeed. What are the disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship
with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your
husband or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural
communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be unavoidable.
According to the writer, cross-cultural marriage ………….
Answer: have both advantages and disadvantages
Source: unit 1, passage 1, page 18 paragraph 3 (course book)
22. Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option


Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to
recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The formulas for greeting are very
specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a
miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling
well.
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning. People who are
leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the
relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or
ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in
different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in
case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs.
Which of the following is a benefit of learning about the standards of courtesy in a different
cultural area?
Answer:You can act comfortably when you have a chance to visit the community

Source: unit 2, passage 1, paragraph 3, page 35 (course book)
23. Passage 5: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant
first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for table. To make a reservation, just
give your name, the number of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you
invite someone to have dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it
arrives. However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into argument
about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not feel indebted, and those
feelings should be respected. In most American restaurants, the waiter or waitress's tip is not
added to the bill. If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of
the bill. In expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.
To make a reservation, you …………………………
Answer: just give your name, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group
Source: unit 3, passage 1,line 3,4, page 54 (course book) .

24. Passage 6: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for
polite behaviour. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect
promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late. When you are
invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers and candy are
always appropriate. If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess
will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some food that you
cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope
that no one noticed it. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not
leave immediately after dinner, but do not over-stay your welcome, either. The next day, call or
write a thank- you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
When you come to someone’s house for dinner, ………..
Answer: bring some flowers, candy or something made in your native country.
Source: unit 3, passage 2,line 7, page 55(course book).
25. Passage 5: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.

If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant
first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for table. To make a reservation, just
give your name, the number of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you
invite someone to have dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it
arrives. However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into argument
about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not feel indebted, and those
feelings should be respected. In most American restaurants, the waiter or waitress's tip is not
added to the bill. If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of
the bill. In expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.
If your companion insists on paying his share, ………
Answer: you should let him pay as he expects.
Source: unit 3, passage 1,line 8, page 54 (course book)).

26. Passage 6: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for
polite behaviour. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect
promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late. When you are
invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers and candy are
always appropriate. If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess
will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some food that you
cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope
that no one noticed it. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not
leave immediately after dinner, but do not over-stay your welcome, either. The next day, call or
write a thank- you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
If there is some food that you cannot eat, …
Answer: do not make a fuss about it
Source: unit 3, passage 2,line 9, page 55(course book)
27. Passage 6: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.

If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for
polite behaviour. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect
promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late. When you are
invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers and candy are
always appropriate. If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess
will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some food that you
cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope
that no one noticed it. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not
leave immediately after dinner, but do not over-stay your welcome, either. The next day, call or
write a thank- you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
Which sentence is NOT true?
Answer You should not compliment the cook on the food
Source: unit 3, passage 2, page 55(course book).
28. Passage 5: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant
first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for table. To make a reservation, just


give your name, the number of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you
invite someone to have dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it
arrives. However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into argument
about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not feel indebted, and those
feelings should be respected. In most American restaurants, the waiter or waitress's tip is not
added to the bill. If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of
the bill. In expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.
In most American restaurants, ……………
Answer: the tip is about 15% of the bill
Source: unit 3, passage 1,line 11, page 54(course book)
29. Passage 7: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
Body postures and movements are frequently indicators of self-confidence, energy, fatigue, or

status. Cognitively, gestures operate to clarify, contradict, or replace verbal messages. Gestures
also serve an important function with regard to regulating the flow of conversation. For example,
if a student is talking about something in front of the class, single nods of the head from the
teacher will likely cause that student to continue and perhaps more elaborate. Postures as well
as gestures are used to indicate attitudes, status, affective moods, approval, deception, warmth,
arid other variables related to conversation interaction.
The saying "A picture is worth a thousand words" well describes the meaning of facial
expressions. Facial appearance - including wrinkles, muscle tone, skin coloration, and eye coloroffers enduring cues that reveille information about age, sex, race, ethnic origin, and status.
A less permanent second set of facial cues-including length of hair, hairstyle, cleanliness, and
facial hair-relate to an individual's idea of beauty. A third group of facial markers are momentary
expressions that signal that cause changes in the forehead, eyebrows, eyelids, cheeks, nose,
lips, and chin, such as raising the eyebrows, wrinkling the brow, curling the lip.
Some facial expressions are readily visible, while others are fleeting. Both types can positively or
negatively reinforce the spoken words and convey cues concerning emotions and attitudes.
Facial expressions …………
Answer: can be either visible or fleeting
Source: unit 4, passage1,paragraph 4, line 1,page 73 (course book).
30. Passage 9: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages
were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no
in the matter. In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on
the day of their engagement or marriage.
In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners
based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover early
marriage is quite illegal.
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese
occasions. Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional
Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas,
often combining both western and eastern elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is
also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding.

Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are
decided in advance by a fortune teller. The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an
extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride,
the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her
house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to


welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet. The number of guests in
attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are
served. Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point
in the banquet will go from table to table collecting.
In the past, ………
Answer: getting married at an early age was not allowed
Source:unit 5, passage 1, paragraph 1, page 92 (course book)
31. Passage 9: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages
were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no
in the matter. In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on
the day of their engagement or marriage.
In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners
based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover early
marriage is quite illegal.
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese
occasions. Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional
Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas,
often combining both western and eastern elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is
also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding.
Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are
decided in advance by a fortune teller. The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an
extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride,

the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her
house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to
welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet. The number of guests in
attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are
served. Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point
in the banquet will go from table to table collecting.
According to the passage, ………..
Answer: There is an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before
the wedding
Source: unit 5, passage 1, paragraph 3,line 3,4, page 92 (course book)
32. Passage 9: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages
were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no
in the matter. In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on
the day of their engagement or marriage.
In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners
based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover early
marriage is quite illegal.
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese
occasions. Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional
Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas,
often combining both western and eastern elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is
also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding.
Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are
decided in advance by a fortune teller. The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an


extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride,
the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her
house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to

welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet. The number of guests in
attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are
served. Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point
in the banquet will go from table to table collecting.
Which does not exist in a Vietnamese wedding party?
Answer:
Source: unit 5, passage 1, paragraph 1,line 6, page 92 (course book)
33. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
In Korea, in former days the marriage between a man and woman represented the joining of two
families, rather (1)…

34. Passage 9: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages
were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no
in the matter. In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on
the day of their engagement or marriage.
In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners
based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover early
marriage is quite illegal.
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese
occasions. Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional
Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas,
often combining both western and eastern elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is
also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding.
Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are
decided in advance by a fortune teller. The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an
extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride,
the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her
house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to
welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet. The number of guests in

attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are


served. Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point
in the banquet will go from table to table collecting.
In former days, the fact that a bride and groom had only first met just on the day of their
engagement or marriage was ………..
Answer: popular
Source: unit 5, passage 1, paragraph 1,line 3,4, page 92 (course book)
35. Passage 12: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But
this is not the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many
other members. This kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family".
The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother's or the father's side of the family.
It is made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, and cousins. They live
together in a large house or in huts built close together.
Early people probably lived in joint families. They had to be part of a large group in order to
survive. The members of the group helped each other hunt. They worked together to protect
themselves from dangerous animals and other enemies.
In China, people lived in joint families. When a son married, he and his wife lived at his parents'
home. Unmarried daughters remained at home until they married. Chinese children felt very loyal
to their parents. Younger members of the joint families always took care of the old ones.
In India and Africa, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share
their earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others
help the person. As in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and
protection.
Long time ago, members of joint families ………..
Answer: helped each other catch animals
Source: unit 6, passage 2,paragraph 3, page 117(course book).
36. Passage 12: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option

In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But
this is not the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many
other members. This kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family".
The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother's or the father's side of the family.
It is made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, and cousins. They live
together in a large house or in huts built close together.
Early people probably lived in joint families. They had to be part of a large group in order to
survive. The members of the group helped each other hunt. They worked together to protect
themselves from dangerous animals and other enemies.
In China, people lived in joint families. When a son married, he and his wife lived at his parents'
home. Unmarried daughters remained at home until they married. Chinese children felt very loyal
to their parents. Younger members of the joint families always took care of the old ones.
In India and Africa, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share
their earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others
help the person. As in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and
protection.
The phrase "is made up of” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by …………
Answer: consists


Source: unit 6, passage 2,line 6, page 116 (course book).
37. Passage 12: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But
this is not the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many
other members. This kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family".
The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother's or the father's side of the family.
It is made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, and cousins. They live
together in a large house or in huts built close together.
Early people probably lived in joint families. They had to be part of a large group in order to
survive. The members of the group helped each other hunt. They worked together to protect

themselves from dangerous animals and other enemies.
In China, people lived in joint families. When a son married, he and his wife lived at his parents'
home. Unmarried daughters remained at home until they married. Chinese children felt very loyal
to their parents. Younger members of the joint families always took care of the old ones.
In India and Africa, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share
their earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others
help the person. As in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and
protection.
This passage as a whole tells us about …
Answer: joint families
Source: unit 6, passage 2, page 116, 117(course book).
38. Passage 12: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But
this is not the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many
other members. This kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family".
The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother's or the father's side of the family.
It is made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, and cousins. They live
together in a large house or in huts built close together.
Early people probably lived in joint families. They had to be part of a large group in order to
survive. The members of the group helped each other hunt. They worked together to protect
themselves from dangerous animals and other enemies.
In China, people lived in joint families. When a son married, he and his wife lived at his parents'
home. Unmarried daughters remained at home until they married. Chinese children felt very loyal
to their parents. Younger members of the joint families always took care of the old ones.
In India and Africa, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share
their earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others
help the person. As in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and
protection.
According to the passage, people who live in joint families often….
Answer: take care of one another

Source: unit 6, passage 2,paragraph 3, page 117 (course book).
39. Passage 1: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture.
Culture is the framework in which families are structured. It shapes our expectations and ideals.


Culture plays a part in the meaning of marriage and our roles as husbands, wives, children and
parents.
Understanding cultural differences and similarities related to marriage is important. Culture
affects the roles that spouses take within marriages, the age at marriage and number of children
a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation and non-marital childbearing, and the way
parents raise children. Understanding how relationships and marriages vary across cultural
contexts, and how they are similar, we will be able to identify the unique ways that marriages and
family life affect people of various cultures. As a result, we will be able to help families and
sustain happy marriages.
A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting. The cultural
background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the
different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all
very exciting indeed. What are the disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship
with someone from another country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your
husband or wife, no matter how high your level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural
communication and respect for differences, misunderstanding seems to be unavoidable.
According to the passage, which of the following is not affected by culture?
Answer: How much spouses love each other
Source: unit 1, passage 1, page 18 paragraph 3 (course book)
40. Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also.
They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears.
In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and
dislikes.

If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with
the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In
the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and
requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the
partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and
life styles which can be very interesting. On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is
the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations. For example, you are
watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist
whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the
music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you
realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this
artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You
feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not
know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories
and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in
your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange
surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask
her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her.
The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's
culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great
impression. Let her understand you better through the things that you like. Patience and time will
help you to fight cultural differences.
The passage is ………..
Answer: advisory
Source: unit 1, passage 2, page 19,20 (course book)


41. Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option
Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to

recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The formulas for greeting are very
specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a
miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling
well.
Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning. People who are
leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the
relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or
ask.
It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in
different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in
case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a purpose of greetings?
Answer: To show that you admire him or her.
Source: unit 2, passage 1, page 35 (course book)
42. Passage 9: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option
In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages
were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no
in the matter. In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on
the day of their engagement or marriage.
In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners
based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover early
marriage is quite illegal.
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese
occasions. Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional
Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas,
often combining both western and eastern elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is
also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding.
Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are
decided in advance by a fortune teller. The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an
extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride,

the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her
house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to
welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet. The number of guests in
attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are
served. Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point
in the banquet will go from table to table collecting.
Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage?
Answer: Couples do not get married at quite young ages
Source: unit 5, passage 1, paragraph 2,line 8, page 92 (course book)
43. Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.
When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also.
They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears.
In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and
dislikes.


If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with
the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In
the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and
requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the
partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and
life styles which can be very interesting. On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is
the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations. For example, you are
watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist
whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the
music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you
realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this
artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You
feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not
know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories

and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in
your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange
surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.
Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask
her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her.
The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's
culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great
impression. Let her understand you better through the things that you like. Patience and time will
help you to fight cultural differences.
If there is the inability to understand a spouse's excitements and frustrations the marriage, he or
she may feel …………...
Answer: disappointed
Source: unit 1, passage 2, line 21, page 20 (course book)