I. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases from the box.

a tradition provider death gift

according to clocks cultural a temple

unlucky take off the custom of break with tradition 1. Always take you shoes off before you enter_____________ in India. 2. Feet are considered dirty in India, so ______________ your shoes before you step into someone’s house. 3. In India, when the mother works in the fields or a factory, a grandmother commonly is the chief______________ of daytime care for a small child. 4. (4a)________________ tradition, the arranged marriage is a traditional feature of every community in India, but now in big cities young couples (4b)_________ by following “love marriages”. 5. There is __________ that Indian people never eat with their left hands, and never pass on anything to an Indian with your left hand. 6. The lion dance is one of the famous Chinese ___________ traditions. 7. When greeting, the Chinese have ____________ bowling, folding their hands on chest. 8. When the Chinese come on a visit, they usually give a small_____________, such as some wine, tea or candy. 9. If you happen to visit a Chinese family, you should bear in mind not to give an odd number of presents, because odd numbers are considered ____________ in China. 10. You should not give presents in number of 4 or in black-and-white color, which are considered as symbols of ____________ in China. 11. The Chinese should not be presented with ______________ because they also symbolize death and funerals.

II. Complete the tips about Vietnamese table manners by filling in each blank with “should” or “shouldn’t”. 1. When having a meal, you ________ pass all dishes using both hands. 2. You ____________ place your chopsticks on the designated chopsticks holder when taking a break to drink or speak. 3. You ____________ stick your chopsticks vertically in the middle of the rice bowl. 4. You ____________ eat directly from the serving dish. 5. You ____________ try every dish that is served before obtaining more of your favourite ones. 6. You ____________ consume only meat, as it is the most expensive ingredient of the meal. 7. You ____________ finish the food put on your plate because this shows respect for the cook and is not wasteful. 8. You ____________ refuse any food offerings despite being full. 9. You ____________ inform the host that you are full prior to being offered another dish. 10. When you finish a meal, you __________ place your chopsticks on top of your rice bowl. III. Complete the sentences, using “have to” and the verbs from the box in the correct form either positive or negative.

open talk stop take

decide get up send explain 1. We _________ early at the weekends. (negative) 2. I __________ which job I want before the end of the week. (positive) 3. We _________ the bus into the city center. We can walk. (negative) 4. She ___________ the shop at 9 o’clock every morning. (positive) 5. You _________ quietly in the library. (positive) 6. You _________ the letter to him by post. I will see him tomorrow and I will give it to him then. (negative) 7. You _________ it to me. I understand the problem. (negative) 8. We _________ talking when the lesson starts. (positive)

I. Complete the sentences with the words/phrases from the box.

a tradition         provider         death             gift

according to          clocks            cultural            a temple

unlucky            take off            the custom of break with           tradition 

1. Always take you shoes off before you enter_____________ in India. 

2. Feet are considered dirty in India, so ______________ your shoes before you step into someone’s house. 

3. In India, when the mother works in the fields or a factory, a grandmother commonly is the chief______________ of daytime care for a small child.

 4. (4a)________________ tradition, the arranged marriage is a traditional feature of every community in India, but now in big cities young couples (4b)_________ by following “love marriages”.

 5. There is __________ that Indian people never eat with their left hands, and never pass on anything to an Indian with your left hand.

 6. The lion dance is one of the famous Chinese ___________ traditions.

 7. When greeting, the Chinese have ____________ bowling, folding their hands on chest.

 8. When the Chinese come on a visit, they usually give a small_____________, such as some wine, tea or candy.

 9. If you happen to visit a Chinese family, you should bear in mind not to give an odd number of presents, because odd numbers are considered ____________ in China. 

10. You should not give presents in number of 4 or in black-and-white color, which are considered as symbols of ____________ in China. 

11. The Chinese should not be presented with ______________ because they also symbolize death and funerals.

Complete the sentences with the word phrases

According to tradition

There's a tradition that

Following the tradition of

Break with tradition by

Follow the tradition of

Have the custom of

1.In Thailand,.....visitors should dress neatly in all religious shrines and temples, and never enter in shorts or sleeveless shirts

2.........,never climb onto a Buddha image to take photograph or anything that might indicate a lack of respect

3.........Thailand, a monk is not allowed to touch money, so if a man wishes to give money to a monk, he must place in a bowl

4.......,the'wai'-a slight bow with the palms together and the fingertips touching the face-is away of showing respect or thanks, but you can.....smiling or nodding

5.You have to......removing shoes when entering a private Thai home as a sign of respect

6......,you should never point your feet at someone or an object because this is considered disrespectful.

7.....Thailand it is considered very rude to touch people on the head,but now you can....touching youbg children on their heads

8 The Thai....using the word'Khun' as the best way to address someone and it is used in front of the name.usually the first name

I.   Fill in the blank with the one of the given words.

to go, taking off, follow, watching, break

1.    There is a custom of …………………… the shoes before going into the house in Japan.

2.    It's the tradition for the British …………………… to the pub.

3.    The American …………………… the custom of watching Super Bowl commercials.

4.    Nowadays, Vietnamese couples …………………… with tradition by not living with the bride's parents after getting married.

5.    According to tradition, …………………… a bullfight is in many Spanish people's ''must do'' list.