Exercise 1 ⇱
Culture shock refers to feelings of confusion or anxiety that people may experience when encountering a new and different culture. ___(1)___, unfamiliar lifestyles, different climates, or strange food. For example, visitors to the United States may find it difficult to adapt to the local tipping culture. In contrast, tipping in Japan can be considered rude and even insulting in many situations.
The best way to overcome culture shock is to start learning about the new culture ___(2)___. You should try to focus on the positive aspects of your new experiences and keep an open mind. Learning about cultural diversity helps you understand different ways of thinking about the world, gain new knowledge and experiences, and promote personal growth.
Research shows that nearly two-thirds to three-quarters of the world drives on the right, while only about one-third to a quarter, including the United Kingdom and Australia, ___(3)___. You may also discover that things you are used to may be banned in another country. ___(4)___. For example, the sale of chewing gum is illegal in Singapore, and Singaporeans take this law very seriously. So, ___(5)___ an exciting journey toward cultural diversity.
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Exercise 2 ⇱
Eco-Friendly Festivals Around the World
Nowadays, ___(6)___. Today, I'm going to talk about three of them.
Now, let's look at this photo. Well, this is the Forest Festival, also known as Van Mahotsav, in India. This tree-planting festival has taken place during the first week of July every year since 1950. ___(7)___. As part of the festival, thousands of trees are planted by both children and adults across the country.
Next, I'll talk about Tet Festival, or Vietnamese New Year traditions. ___(8)___. This tradition originates from an ancient story and is believed to bring good luck. It also promotes the protection and conservation of freshwater habitats. The event ___(9)___ to ensure the fish species are suitable for the ecological conditions of rivers.
Music festivals are also becoming eco-friendly, and one example is the Paléo Festival in Switzerland, ___(10)___. Back in 2009, the festival introduced reusable cups. Festival goers are also encouraged to use public transport as much as possible. Most food stalls sell local, organic, or vegetarian food, and the festival is committed to using 100 percent green energy.
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Exercise 3 ⇱
How is the news different from entertainment?
Most people would answer that news is real but entertainment is fiction. ___(11)___
The news does not show us all the events of the day, ___(12)___
The creation of news stories is subject to specific constraints, much like the creation of works of fiction. There are many constraints, but three of the most important ones are: commercialism, story formulas, and sources. Newspapers, radio, and TV stations are businesses, ___(13)___
The amount of time that the average TV station spends on news broadcasts has grown steadily over the last fifty years - largely because news is relatively cheap to produce, yet sells plenty of advertising. ___(14)___
For example, during one week in 1996 when the American CBS network was airing a movie about the sinking of the Titanic, CBS news ran nine stories about that event ___(15)___.