UNIT 6 Rules, Rules,

Rules.

LESSON D AROUND THE WORLD

1. LOOK AT THE PICTURES. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE TEXT IS ABOUT? CHECK ( ) A,
B, OR C.

a) Differences between countries.

b)
✔ Traveling abroad.
c) Cultures around the world.
 2. READ THE TEXT AND CHECK YOUR PREDICTION FROM EXERCISE 1.

3. READ THE TEXT AGAIN AND WRITE THE SUBTITLES WHERE CORRESPONDS. LISTEN
AND CHECK YOUR ANSWERS.

Local Language

Eating Mannerisms

Current Events

Security

Vacations Abroad
Clothing

Traveling is always an adventure because it gives you the opportunity to relax, learn new things and be the
person you can’t be when you are at home. Before going away, it is always important to have your stuff together
like a swimsuit and sunscreen when you go to the beach or a tent when you go camping so you can have the
best vacation ever. But, what are the things you have to know before traveling to another country? Here you can
find some of the necessary things you need to know before traveling to a foreign country.

1. Eating Mannerisms 2.

You have to know what the eating protocol in every
country is especially if you have a host when you visit
the other country. For example, in Japan and Italy it
is considered rude to leave food on the plate
because they think you did not appreciate the meal
and in Egypt is the opposite, leaving the plate clean
means your host did not give you enough food.
Travelers recommend that before you travel to other
countries you must know what is going on in the
country such as political issues, religious events and
even if you are allowed to visit certain places as a
tourist.
4. Local Language

3. Clothing Even though you can communicate in English in

There are many countries that their religious
believes are very strong and people expect tourists
to follow the religious and social norms as a sign of
respect to their culture. For example, women have to
cover their shoulders and men wear pants when
visiting a church.
many different countries, it is always important to
learn common phrases in the local language like
please, thank you or where is the bathroom? This can
also help you in case of an emergency and will give
you a more unique experience.

5. Security
Being safe is a must. It is very important that when you travel you have to have your native country’s embassy
number, local emergency numbers and a taxi service in case you need to move at night. It is also important to
check the weather reports specially if you are traveling during hurricane season for example.
 4. READ THE TEXT AGAIN AND CHECK ( ) TRUE OR FALSE.

1. Traveling gives you the opportunity to be a different person. TRUE

✔ FALSE
2. People around the world eat in the same way. TRUE FALSE
✔

3. Experts recommend to research before traveling. TRUE

✔ FALSE
4. As a tourist you don’t have to follow social norms. TRUE FALSE
✔

5. English is a useful language to travel. TRUE

✔ FALSE
6. Have a taxi service number is useful in case you are tired. TRUE
✔ FALSE
7. It is important to check the weather conditions before and during the trip. TRUE
✔ FALSE

LESSON E MY CLUB

1. COMPLETE THE PARAGRAPH WITH THE WORDS FROM THE BOX. LISTEN AND
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

security language weather vacations spicy safe

I live in Tula de Allende and I have a lot of foreign friends and they always say they want to come to Mexico on
vacations
their (1) __________________ , but before traveling they always have a lot of questions. The first thing they ask about
security
is the (2) __________________ in the country, but I tell them they don’t have to worry about it because Mexico is a
safe
(3)__________________ language
country to travel. They also worry about not speaking the (4) __________________ so I teach them

useful expression in Spanish such as buenos dias, por favor and gracias and let them know a lot of people

speak English in Mexico nowadays.

They ask about places to visit. I say they have to visit Chapultepec and downtown Mexico City and when they
weather
come to Hidalgo, they must visit the Atlantes. Other thing they consider is the (5) __________________. I tell them
spicy
not to worry because it is always nice, but they have to be prepared to eat (6)__________________food because we

eat a lot of chili even in candy.