noun phrases and expectations

8/14/2019 Noun Phrases and Expectations

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Unit Crossing culturesNoun phrases containing relative clauses

and expectations


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WORD POWERPositive or negative

Anxious

Comfortable

Confident

Curious

Depressed

Embarassed

EnthusiasticExcited

Fascinated

homesick

Insecure

NervousUncertain

Uncomfortable

worried


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Noun phrases containing relative clausesAs a subject As an object

One thing (that) Id really missis my My moms cooking is one thing

moms cooking. (that) Id really miss.

Something (that) Id be nervous about Making new friends issomething

is making new friends. (that) Id be nervous about.

Two people (who/that) Id e-mail My parents arethe two people

every day are my parents. (who/that) Id e-mail every day.


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Noun phrases containing relative clausesWhat do you miss most about living with yourparents?

As a subject

One thing (that) Id reallymiss is my moms cooking

SomethingthatId like tohave again is my moms care

As an object

My moms cooking is

one thing (that) Id reallymiss

My moms care is

something thatId like tohave again


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Noun phrases containing relative clausesWhat is something you would never travel

without?

As a subject

One thing (that) Id never

travel without is my flat

iron.

Something that Id never

travel without is my flat

iron.

As an object

My flat iron is one thing

(that) Id never travel

without.

My flat iron is something

that Id never travel

without.


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Noun phrases containing relative clausesWhat would you do if you traveled abroad?

As a subject

One thing (that) Id do is

trying new foods.

Something ....

Two things that Ido aremaking new friends and

speaking a new language.

As an object

Trying new foods is one

thing (that) Id do.

... Something

Making new friends and

speaking a new language

are Two things that Ido.


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PRACTICEComplete the sentences about living in a foreign country. Use the phrases below.

1. One thing Id definitely be fascinated by is

2. is something Id really miss.

3. Two things Id be homesick for are

4. are two things Id be anxious about.

5. Something that would depress me is

6. is one thing that I might be embarrassed about.

7. The most uncomfortable thing would be

8. is something from home that Id never miss.

9. One thing Id be insecure about is

10. are two things Id be very enthusiastic about.

my friends trying new foods making new friends getting lost in a new city

my family my favorite food being away from home not understanding people

getting sick my room at home speaking a new language getting used to a different culture


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What do you think is important when visiting another culture?

If a group of people just came to your country from overseas, what advice

would you give them?

What is the best/most important thing your culture has given to the world?

What is the best/most important thing your culture/country has adopted

from another culture?


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Expectations

When you visit someone, itsthe custom tobring a small gift

you arent supposed toarrive early

If you want to bring someone, youreexpected tocall first and ask

you'resupposed tocheck with the host

itsnot acceptable toarrive without calling

first


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Expectations

When you go to wedding its the custom togive

A gift to the bride and groom.

When you go to birthday its the custom tobring

a smal gift.

When you visit someone, you arent

supposed to arrive early.


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Expectations

If you want to visit a friend, youre expected to c

first and ask

If you are introduced to someone in U.S, youre

supposed toshake hands.

If you are introduced to someone in U.S, its not

acceptable togive kiss on the check or a hug.


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ExpectationsEtiquette and Customs in Brazil

To be + the custom to/ supposed to + verbIn Brazil, Its the custom to shakehands when greeting

one another, while maintaining steady eye contact.

When you visit someone in Brazil, you are supposed toarrive at least 30 minutes late if the invitation is for

dinner.

When you visit someone in Brazil, you are supposedto arrive up to an hour late for a party or large

gathering.


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To be + expected to/ acceptable to + verbIf invited to a Brazilian's house, youre expected to

bring the hostess flowers or a small gift.

If invited to a Brazilian's house, you arent supposedto give anything purple or black as these are

mourning colours.

When you visit someone in Brazil, its not acceptable

to arrive up early for a party or large gathering.


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Meeting Etiquette

. Men shake hands when greeting one another, while

maintaining steady eye contact.

. Women generally kiss each other, starting with theleft and alternating cheeks.

. Hugging and backslapping are common greetings

among Brazilian friends.

. If a woman wishes to shake hands with a man, sheshould extend her hand first.


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Gift Giving Etiquette

. If invited to a Brazilian's house, bring the hostess

flowers or a small gift.

. Orchids are considered a very nice gift, but avoidpurple ones.

. Avoid giving anything purple or black as these are

mourning colours.

. Handkerchiefs are also associated with funerals, sothey do not make good gifts.

. Gifts are opened when received.


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Dining Etiquette

If you are invited to a Brazilian's house:

. Arrive at least 30 minutes late if the invitation is for

dinner.. Arrive up to an hour late for a party or large gathering.

. Brazilians dress with a flair and judge others on their

appearance. Casual dress is more formal than in many

other countries. Always dress elegantly and err on theside of over-dressing rather than under- dressing.

. If you did not bring a gift to the hostess, flowers the

next day are always appreciated.


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PRACTICEMatch information in columns A and B to make sentences about customs in the United

States and Canada.A

1. If you plan to visit someone at home,

2. If youve been to a friends home for

dinner,

3. When you have been invited to a

wedding,

4. When you go out on a date, ..

5. If the service in a restaurant is good,

6. When you meet someone for the first

time,

B

a. youre supposed to call first.

b. Youre expected to leave a tip

c. you arent supposed to kiss

him or her

d. youre expected to respond in

writing

e. its the custom to call and

thank him or her

f. its acceptable to share the

expenses


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PRACTICEComplete these sentences with information about your country

or a country you know well.

1. In ., if people invite you to their home,

2. When you go out with friends for dinner, .

3. If a friend gets engaged to be married, .

4. When a relative has a birthday,

5. If a friend is in the hospital, .

6. When some one is going to have a baby,.


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Your VocabularyAnother way to talk about:

People.-Adult/ grown up, fellow/guy/bloke, girl/lass, boy/lad, child/kid, baby,

toddler, teenager, adolescent.

Nice.-

Sweet, attractive, adorable, pretty, good-looking.

Nasty.-Selfish, grumpy (grouchy), miserable, stupid, lazy, narrow-minded, cruel,

aggressive, violent, rough, dishonest, mean, stingy, disloyal, bad-

tempered,

Ignorant, too clever by half, crazy, cynical, prejudiced, touchy,

obstinate/stubborn, arrogant, proud, rude, ruthless, greedy, jealous,

noisy.

Neutral.-

Absent-minded, forgetful, silly, shy, sentimental, emotional, sad, worried,

nervous, scared/frightened, cheeky (fresh), naive, cunning/ crafty, quiet,

noisy, lonely (lonesome).

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