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Learning Strategy
(Unit 1, page 8, Reading)

READING STRATEGY: making inferences

Use the information in a reading to figure out answers to questions that are not clearly
stated.

PRACTICE
Look at these statements from Exercise C on page 8 of the Student’s Book. Then,
using the reading on page 8, answer the questions or complete the statements.

1. “Seventy percent of communication comes from non-verbal actions.”

According to Kelly Garbo, what percent of communication comes from talking?
If thirty percent comes from talking, what percent comes from non-verbal
actions?
Is statement 1 true?

2. “If you don’t speak someone’s language, it’s always safe to use gestures.”
Which is the main idea Garbo is trying to communicate in the article?
a. Gestures can cause problems. b. Gestures are always safe.
Is statement 2 true?

3. “French people generally don’t like firm handshakes.”

According to Garbo, French people prefer . . .
a. a light, short handshake. b. a firm handshake.
Is statement 3 true?

4. “Brazilians never shake hands.”

When Garbo says, “Don’t be surprised if a Brazilian gives you a hug,” is she
saying that Brazilians never shake hands?
Is statement 4 true?

5. “Japanese people think the OK sign is rude.”

What does the OK sign mean in Japan? Do they think it’s rude?
Is statement 5 true?

Top Notch 2 Unit 1

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