UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DEL ESTADO DE MORELOS

MINA VELASCO EDUARDO ELIAS

UNIT 1 PREVIEW
IIN 7°B

ACTIVITY 1
A. Write four statements beginning with Don’t

- Don't be late a job interview.

- Don't talk with your mouth full of food.
- Don't wear inappropriate clothing at work.
- Don't use cell phone during a meeting

ACTIVITY 2
D. Think and explain. Answer the questions.
1. Why was Surat surprised about the way Teresa greeted him? How do you know he

was surprised?

Surat did not imagine that Teresa knew his language since she is from Chile

2. Why do you think Teresa decided to say “Sawatdee-Kaa”?

To show respect for the person.

3. What did Teresa mean when she said, “No need to be so formal”?

That he doesn't need to call her Teresa, she asked him to call her Terri.

4. What do you think the saying “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” means?

When visiting a foreign land, follow the customs of those who live in it.

ACTIVITY 3
UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DEL ESTADO DE MORELOS
MINA VELASCO EDUARDO ELIAS
UNIT 1 PREVIEW
IIN 7°B

ACTIVITY 4
1. In your opinion, is it inappropriate for two people of very different status (such as a
CEO and an assistant) to be on a first-name basis? Explain.

Depends on their relationship.

Close friends, regardless of status, always go on first name basis.
Or family members

2. In general, when do you think people should use first name with each other? When
should they use titles and last name? Explain your reasons.
The first name should be used with friends in a more informal way, however the title when
it is something more formal and you show respect for the person you are addressing
ACTIVITY 5
GRAMMAR PRACTICE Complete each statement with the correct tag question.
1 Rob is your manager, isn’t he?
2 I turned off the projector, didn’t I?
3 Tim is going to present next, isn’t he?
4 She won’t be at the meeting before 2:00, will she?
5 We haven’t forgotten anything, have we?
6 It was a great day, wasn’t it?
7 The agenda can’t be printed in the business center before 8:00 . can it ., ?
8 They were explaining the meeting etiquette, weren’t they?
9 She wants to be addressed by her first name, doesn’t she?
10 There was no one here from China, wasn’t there?