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Unit 10  Party animals 1 In many Western countries, people give a card as
well as presents on someone’s birthday.

Before you watch 2 There is also often a cake with candles.

3 In Mexico, on a girl’s 15th birthday, people go to
1 church before having a big party.
1 There weren’t enough people there – it was empty. 4 The Ghanaian dish “oto” is made with mashed yam
2 I couldn’t hear what anyone was saying to me and oil flavored with onions.
because of the music – it was loud. 5 The Ghanaian dish “kelewele” is made with fried
3 I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for ages – it was plantains, a kind of banana.
fun. 6 In Vietnam, everyone celebrates getting a year older
4 I knew everyone at the party really well, so I didn’t on the morning of New Year’s Day.
feel anxious at all – I felt relaxed. 7 Many people in Vietnam like to watch fireworks on
5 There were too many people there – it was too television on New Year’s Day.
crowded.
6 The music was very quiet – it was too soft.
After you watch
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While you watch 1 d
2 2 c
3 f
Mexico Ghana Vietnam
4 e
Wearing special 5 a
clothes (notice
6 b
the hats)
Dancing 5
Having a special 1 I don’t like it when people play music too loudly at
breakfast parties.
Giving presents or 2 I had a conversation with Jack at the party last night
money about his trip to Canada.
Decorating the house 3 The way you have decorated the house is amazing.
It looks beautiful!
Wishing for good
4 You didn’t need to give me a present. I’m happy
luck in the coming
just to see you at my party.
year
5 I brought some snacks – just a few cupcakes and
potato chips.
6 John was standing at the front door in order to
welcome the guests as they came in.

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