Eh Vocabulary Study Write the opposites of the words in italics. Add one of these prefixes that means “not”: dis-, im-, in-, mis-, or un-. Look back at the reading to find the correct forms. 1. Good friends have an understanding of each other's thoughts and feelings. But even good friends sometimes say things that cause _migunderstandings_, (par. 1) 2. Ina North American classroom, it is usually appropriate to raise your hand before answering a question. It is to just shout out the answer. (par. 6) 3. When you treat people nicely because you admire them, you show respect. When you do not treat people nicely, you show (par. 7) 4, Itis polite to say “please” and “thank you.” A person who does not use these words is _. (par. 8) 5. When you have an agreement with someone, you feel comfortable. When you have a , you probably feel stressed and (par. 9 & 5) Understanding Pronoun Reference Writers use different kinds of pronouns to refer to information that is stated earlier in a text. Some common pronouns are it, this, and they. Understanding DR ea cue What do the pronouns in italics refer to? Circle the letter of the correct answer. 1, They (par. 2, line 2) 4, it (par. 4, tine 3) a. different cultures a. this kind of conversation b. different ways b. an argument 2. this (par. 2, line 5) 5. This (par. 8, line 3) a. a conversation a, start with a long introduction b. “We must get together again soon.” b. speak more directly 3. This (par. 3, line 6) a. take turns talking b, listen quietly until someone asks you to speak DD Relating Reading to Personal Experience Reread one of the Discuss these questions with your classmates. unit readings and 1. What are some features of conversational style in your culture? time yourself. Note your reading speed in the chart on page 124. 2, In what ways is conversational style in your culture similar to North ‘American conversational style? In what ways is it different? 3. Why do you think it's important for people to understand the differences in conversational styles around the world? FED Hot Spots in Cross-Cultural Communication CC