Nama : Eva Sekar Wangi

Nim : 2010125120047
Kelas : 2A-PGSD

A. Read the article on page 21 and take notes about greetings in the chart below. Then
compare charts with a partner

Country Greetings in Formal Greetings Among Friends

Situations
In the United States Shake hands firmly Just say, “Hi” for close
friends, i usually give them
a hug
In Turkey Shake hands. It’s Always hug my friends
important to shake hands
firmly and took the other
person in the eye when
you greet them.
In Venezuela Always shake hands Give him a hug and a pat
on the back
In Thailand Some people still use this I put my hands together in
traditional Thai greeting front of my chest and bow
slightly and say, “swadee”,
which means “Hello”

B. Comprehension. Read each sentence and check True of False. Then rewrite the
false statements to make them true.
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. True
7. True
C. What do you think? Work with your classmates to answer the questions below.
1. Yes, if greeting male friends say “Hello” and compact, but if female friends say
“Hi” and give each other a hug.

2. Yes, because we are a social society that interacts with people from various
regions, nations, and countries.

3. Because they do not study how other nations say greetings, therefore it is necessary
for travelers to study the greetings of various countries so as not to misunderstand.

4. No, we hold dear the culture of our country.

D. Vocabulary. Complete the sentences with your own ideas. (Many different answer
are possible)
1. When close friends meet, it is common for them to by saying hello and giving a
hug
2. The most traditional way of greeting someone is to by saying greetings
3. It’s acceptable for females to greet each other by greeting and giving a hug

E. Using Adjectives and Adverbs. Choose the correct form of the world in
parentheses to complete each sentence.
1. Formally
2. Perfect
3. Firm
4. Casually

F. Using Indirect and Direct Objects. Use information from the reading to answer
the questions below.
1. She gives the hug
2. He gives John a pat on the back
3. He gives him a pat on back