• should take • What time

• shouldn't arrive should I arrive

• should shake
• shouldn't Kiss
• Who should I
• shouldn't point
give
• should use • Where should I
• should take off leave
• shouldn't wear • How much
• shouldn't take should I exercise
• Should
• ask
Jorge and I went to the language school to learn a
foreign language.
Clara went shopping to buy some new clothes
I got satellite TV to watch the football.
He stayed at home to do some cooking.
Silvia and Antonio got jobs in England to practise
their English.
Five cultural mistakes
There are almost 200 countries in the world, but there are even more cultures. Something
simple that you do in your country might not (be) a good idea in another. Next time you
decide (go) abroad, this advice Might (save) you from an embarrassing situation!

The safest thing to do is shake hands. But you always need (be) ready for different customs. In
Japan, people bow. In Italy people often kiss. If I’m not sure, I wait and see what other people do.
And don’t wear gloves when you shake hands! Many cultures think it’s rude.
When you meet someone, listen carefully to their name andany title – Mr, Mrs, Professor. If you
didn’t hear someone’sname or title, then ask again. And don’t forget 5(use) that title!When you meet
someone, listen carefully to their name andany title – Mr, Mrs, Professor. If you didn’t hear
someone’sname or title, then ask again. And don’t forget that title!
This is usually a difficult subject in any culture. You should probably avoid (ask) someone what they
earn. But in some cultures, it’s common to discuss such things. So don’t be surprised if someone
asks you!
Food is important in almost all cultures. And many people believe their national food is the best in
the world. So some things might be different – but they won’t (kill) you! Try the local food and
always say something nice about it.
Every country is different. And every culture does things differently. Yes, you probably
prefer (do) things the way you normally do. But you’re not at home now. So don’t say “It’s much
cheaper or bigger or better at home.”
Five cultural mistakes

There are almost 200 countries in the world, but there are even more cultures. Something simple
that you do in your country might not be a good idea in another. Next time you decide to go
abroad, this advice might save you from an embarrassing situation!

A Meetings and greetings

The safest thing to do is shake hands. But you always need to be ready for different customs. In Japan,
people bow. In Italy people often kiss. If I’m not sure, I wait and see what other people do. And don’t wear
gloves when you shake hands! Many cultures think it’s rude.
B Names and titles
When you meet someone, listen carefully to their name and any title – Mr, Mrs, Professor. If you didn’t
hear someone’s name or title, then ask again. And don’t forget to use that title!
C Talking about money
This is usually a difficult subject in any culture. You should probably avoid asking someone what they
earn. But in some cultures, it’s common to discuss such things. So don’t be surprised if someone asks
you!
D Eating and drinking
Food is important in almost all cultures. And many people believe their national food is the best in the
world. So somethings might be different – but they won’t kill you! Try the local food and always say
something nice about it.
E Making comparisons
Every country is different. And every culture does things differently. Yes, you probably prefer to do things
the way you normally do. But you’re not at home now. So don’t say “It’s much cheaper or bigger or better
at home.”
Five cultural mistakes

There are almost 200 countries in the world, but there are even more cultures. Something simple
that you do in your country might not be a good idea in another. Next time you decide to go
abroad, this advice might save you from an embarrassing situation!

A Meetings and greetings

The safest thing to do is shake hands. But you always need to be ready for different customs. In Japan,
people bow. In Italy people often kiss. If I’m not sure, I wait and see what other people do. And don’t wear
gloves when you shake hands! Many cultures think it’s rude.
B Names and titles
When you meet someone, listen carefully to their name and any title – Mr, Mrs, Professor. If you didn’t
hear someone’s name or title, then ask again. And don’t forget to use that title!
C Talking about money
This is usually a difficult subject in any culture. You should probably avoid asking someone what they
earn. But in some cultures, it’s common to discuss such things. So don’t be surprised if someone asks
you!
D Eating and drinking
Food is important in almost all cultures. And many people believe their national food is the best in the
world. So somethings might be different – but they won’t kill you! Try the local food and always say
something nice about it.
E Making comparisons
Every country is different. And every culture does things differently. Yes, you probably prefer to do things
the way you normally do. But you’re not at home now. So don’t say “It’s much cheaper or bigger or better
at home.”
• It's amazing.
• They're polite.
• It's freezing in winter.
• It's delicious.
• They're easy-going.
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9A.1 Everyday problems
overslept this morning
left my wallet at home
missed the train
got stuck in traffic
• If I see Caroline, I'll tell her you called.
• If we go there again, we'll stay at the same hotel.
• If he doesn't study harder, he won't pass.
• If she's a vegetarian, I won't cook any meat.
• If you write it in your diary, you'll remember it.
• I'll have to drive.
• I'll get stuck in traffic.
• I get stuck in traffic, I'll be late for work again.
• If I'm late for work again, I'll lose my job.
• If I lose my job, I'll run out of money.
• as soon as I get home
• I do my homework
• he asks me to marry him
• she finishes work late
• I won't stop learning English
• You must go to bed
• enough time
• warm enough
• loud enough
• enough money
• exciting enough
• enough salt
• enough food
• confident enough
• haven't got enough
• have got too many
• hasn't got enough
• has got too much
• has got too many
• have got enough
10A.3–4 Present Simple passive; Past Simple
passive
10A.6 Verbs often used in the passive

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