4d: Going abroad

Vocabulary

Listen. What do the verbs in bold mean? Match them with the pictures a-h.

1. Ted waved goodbye to Gordon. h

2. My grandfather hugs me whenever he sees me. e

3. Do people in your country shake hands when they greet each other? c

4. Hamid met his brother at the bus stop and they kissed each other on the cheek g

5. Harry nodded to show that he agreed with Mark. d

6. Japanese people bow when they want to greet someone. b

7. ‘There’s Harry,’ said Liam and pointed to a boy who was walking past. f

8. ‘Smile! I want to take your picture.’ a

Comprehension questions

1. What is 'gahwa'?

A delicious Arabic coffee.

2. How is it served?

The host pours it from a special coffee pot which is held high above the cup.

3. How do the Chinese greet one another?

With a slight nod and a bow.

4. What should you do when you visit someone in China?

You should offer them a gift.

5. What does raising your eyebrows mean in most countries?

It's sign of surprise.

6. When should you tap on someone's shoulder and then on your forehead in India?

When you have offended someone and want to apologise.

Post-reading

1. Have you ever visited any of these countries?

Yes, I have visited Saudi Arabia and India.

2. Do you use any of the gestures mentioned in the texts in your country?

No, we don't.

3. How do people greet in your country?

They wave and shake hands.

3 Pronunciation

1. Does Robert speak Spanish?
a. No, Pedro speaks Spanish.
b. No, Robert speaks Italian.

2. Did Mr Lee shake hands with you?
a. No, Mr Davis shook hands with me.
b. No, Mr Lee shook hands with Tom.

3. Are you going to London on Thursday?
a. No, my brother is going to London on Thursday.
b. No, I’m going to London on Friday

4 Speak Talk in pairs. Discuss which gestures you often use with your family, friends, teachers and strangers.

When I meet members of my family I haven't seen in a long time, we usually hug.

When I meet my friends, I usually shake their hands and wave when we say goodbye. If I see my teachers, I usually just say hello.

If a stranger asks me for directions, I may point to the right way or nod to show that I agree with something.

C. Find words in the texts about Peru and India that match the meanings below.

1. move something to a higher position raise

2. the part of your face above your eye's forehead

3. have to give money to someone because you borrowed it owe

4. make people understand by sending a message or sign signal

5. the part of your face under your mouth Chin

6. to be rude and unpleasant to somebody offend

7. to hit quickly and lightly with the fingers tap

D. Read again and write T for True, F for False or NM for Not Mentioned.

1. ‘Gahwa’ is served in small cups. T

2. If you don’t make a specific gesture, your Saudi host won’t stop pouring you coffee. T

3. Chinese people will only accept certain types of gifts. NM

4. There is a Peruvian facial expression which tells someone they owe money. T

5. Never point at something with your whole hand in India. F

6. Tapping an Indian person on the shoulder will offend him/her. F