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Extra Reading Comprehension Activities

(Unit 1, page 8)

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
A. What country is it? Circle the letter of the country for which the statements are
true.
1. In this country, the OK hand gesture means that something is worthless.
a. United States b. France c. Japan

2. In this country, the OK hand gesture means that you want your change in coins.
a. Spain b. France c. Japan

3. In this country, the OK hand gesture is considered rude.

a. Spain b. France c. Japan

4. In this country, people like a firm handshake.

a. Brazil b. United States c. France

5. In this country, expect a hug when you’re introduced.

a. Brazil b. United States c. France

CRITICAL THINKING
B. GROUP WORK. Discuss what could happen if you give a North American a
light, short handshake. A hug or a kiss? Why wouldn’t a French person like a
firm handshake?

Top Notch 2, Second Edition Unit 1

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