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UNIT 4 – HOMEWORK
EXERCISE 1
Listen to people talking about rude situations. Number the situations from 1 to 5. (Remember to write some
notes for each situation as explanation for your answer.)

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EXERCISE 2

Listen. People are talking about communication misunderstandings. What are the topics? Circle the correct
answers.

1. a. interrupting b. giving opinions directly

2. a. apologizing b. speaking politely

3. a. criticizing b. interrupting

4. a. criticizing b. disagreeing with others

Listen again. What advice does each person give? Circle the correct information.

1. If you think someone is wrong, don't say anything /ask a question.

2. Give a reason / gift only if you do something really bad.

3. Ask the person to speak loudly/ let you finish.

4. Try to express yourself more directly / indirectly

EXERCISE 3

Listen to some students talking about communication styles in their countries. Check the behaviors that are
OK to do. Cross out the behaviors that are not OK.

Columbia South Korea Saudi Arabia


1. interrupting someone

2. touching the other person


3. disagreeing

4. saying “no” directly

Listen again. Who makes these statements? Write Luis, Soon Jin, or Ali.
1. “It's best to wait until the other person finishes.” __________
2. “I might touch him on the arm or the hand.” __________
3. “We are very direct when we disagree.” ___________
4. “It's very important to respect your friends.” ___________
EXERCISE 4
Listen to people calling to ask a manners expert for advice. Number the topics (write some key words/notes
as explanations for your choice) from 1 to 4. (There is one extra topic.) Then write the questions the people
ask.

Number Topics Key words/notes Questions

Neighbors

Dating

Email

Tipping

Wedding gifts

EXERCISES FROM NORTHSTAR 2


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