UNIT 7: CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Use the word given in Capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in
the same line.
WHY ARE BROKEN MIRRORS BELIEVED TO BE UNLUCKY?
Breaking a mirror is said to bring seven years' bad luck. Although most people may
claim that they are not (1) (SUPERSTITION) __________, they would nonetheless be a little (2)
(COMFORT) __________ if they did break a mirror. This age-old superstition is likely to have
come from the ancient (3) (BELIEVE) __________ that when a person looked at their (4)
(REFLEX) __________, they were seeing their own soul. If that reflection was broken, then the
soul would be (5) (DESTRUCTION) __________. The seven-year period probably arises from
another ancient belief, that the body replaced itself every seven years. After this time had
passed the soul would then be (6) (RENEW) __________.
Superstitions (7) (SURROUND) __________ mirrors don't end there. Break one in
Yorkshire, and you'll lose your best friend, and in America, it's not bad luck to break one on (8)
(PURPOSIVE) __________. If you do it (9) (ACCIDENT) __________, simply take out a dollar
bill and make the sign of the cross. In many countries it's a common (10) (CUSTOMARY)
__________ to cover any mirrors in the house with a cloth when someone has died.
Complete the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. This is the best party I've ever been to.
I have never been
2. The painting Ed did is the ugliest one you can imagine.
 You can’t imagine a painting
3. Nobody has ever been this far into the jungle.
 This is the
4. My views on this subject are exactly the same as yours.
 There is no
5. Kate has slightly more experience than the others.
 The others don't have quite as
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently
1. A. second B. access C. comment D. respect
2. A. desire B. difficulty C. important D. determination
3. A. comfort B. hobby C. knowledge D. popular
4. A. failed B. solved C. reached D. damaged
Use the word given in Capitals to form a word that fits in the space.
CULTURAL CLASHES
One (1) __________ (CHARACTER) of the modem world is that people increasingly find
themselves living side by side with people from other cultures. While in the past people with
different cultures were able to live quite (2) __________ (SEPARATE), high mobility and freedom of
movement mean that we are more likely today to be confronted with people whose way of life is (3)
__________ (FAMILIAR) to us. In such circumstances, (4) __________ (RACE) is a real danger.
People feel a tremendous (5) __________ (LOYAL) to their own culture, and are often
unwilling to develop an (6) __________ (APPRECIATE) of the positive aspects of other cultures.
They may feel that another culture presents a threat to their own
(7) __________ (INHERIT), one that could even lead to the (8) __________ (APPEAR) of certain
aspects of their way of life. Often, however, this threat is more a matter of (9) __________
(PERCEIVE) than reality and different groups live in (10) __________ (RELATE) harmony in many
parts of the world.
Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space
Clothing habits are a matter of personal preference in the United States. Most people
are free to wear whatever they want. Business people in large urban areas are (1) _____ to
wear suits or dresses, while clothing in rural areas is less formal. Most Americans (2) _____ to
dress casually when not in formal or business situations.
When eating, most Americans hold a fork in the (3) _____with which they write. Americans
eat away from home often, and usually they (4) _____ for their own meals when dining with their
friends.
 When Americans greet one another they often (5) _____ a firm handshake. They may greet
strangers on the street by saying "Hello" or "Good morning". Friends often greet each other (6)
_____ "How are you?" and respond "Fine, thanks". Americans do not really (7) _____ any other
answer to the question "How are you?" because it is a way of saying hello. Except in formal
situations, people (8) _____ each other by their given names once they are acquainted.
Although Americans (9) _____ generally informal people, it is best to schedule an
appointment before going to visit someone, especially in business. (10) _____ an appointment has
been made, it is considerate to be prompt.
1. A. like B. alike C. liking D. likely
2. A. tend B. enjoy C. refuse D. admit
3. A. arm B. finger C. hand D. elbow
4. A. prepare B. pay C. feed D. bite
5. A. change B. exchange C. replace D. transfer
6. A. with B. by C. of D. for
7. A. prefer B. need C. expect D. predict
8. A. understand B. confess C. obey D. address
9. A. are B. have C. get D. make
10. Soon B. Once C. During D. Because
Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence. Write between two and five words.
1. This job is a good way to earn money, but that's all. LIVING
This job is a good_____________________ but that's all.
2. I thought this meal would cost more than it did. LESS
This meal _____________________thought.
3. Sorry, we must end there, as there is no more time. RUN
 Sorry, we must end there, as _____________________time.
4. I have got such a lot of work at the moment that I can't afford to take the day off. SNOWED
 I am _________________at the moment so I can't afford to take the day off.
5. You should have told me you were having problems with the homework. RATHER
 I ___________________me you were having problems with the homework.
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. These days, in India, there are _____ married couples who live on their own than before. A. more
B. many C. less D. little
52. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand _____ to each other than those in North America
in a conversation.
A. most closely B. more closely C. closer D. closest
53. Wedding ceremonies are _____ now than they used to be in the past.
A. less complicated B. the most complicated
C. as complicated D. the least complicated
54. It's much _____ to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money.
A. best B. better C. the best D. the better,
55. In some Asian families, parents tend to have far _____control over their children than those in some
American families.
A. the most B. the more C. more D. most
56. This is _____ wedding party I've ever attended.
A. the more memorable B. more memorable
C. the most memorable D. most memorable
57. Chocolates and flowers are by far _____ presents for mothers on Mother's Day in the UK. A. more
popular B. the more popular C. less popular D. the most popular
58. Chuseok is one of _____celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks to nature. A.
the most important B. the more important
C. the less important D. more important
59. The more polite you appear to be, _____ your partner will be.
A. the happiest B. the happier C. the most happily D. the more happily
60. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be _____
A. the most charming B. the least charming
 C. more charming D. the more charming
61. The Korean are _____ than the American in addressing their bosses.
A. more formal B. much formal C. most formal D. the most formal
62. There are _____ occasions for giving gifts in modem societies than before.
A. less B. more C. the least D. the most
63. June has become _____ month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic flowers, roses,
usually bloom.
A more popular B. less popular C. the most popular D.the least popular
64. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose _____ time for it. A.
better B. less good C. the least good D. the best
65. My grandmother feels much _____ whenever give her a homemade cake on Mother's Day. A
happier B. more happily C. the happiest D. the most happily
66. People in_____Western countries are often surprised to learn that_____ Japanese celebrate
Christmas.
A. 0 - 0 B. the - the C. the - 0 D. 0 - the
67. In Japan, _____ most important holiday of _____ season is New Year's Day, which comes one week
after Christmas.
A the - the B. 0 - the C. the - 0 D. the - a
68. In India, in the old days, _____ girl's family used to give _____ boy's family a gift like money or
jewellery.
Aa-a B. a - the C. the- a D. the - the
69. It is appropriate to bring_____ small gift when visiting _____ home in the U.S.
A the - a B. a - a C. a - the D. the - the
70. Traditionally, _____ bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after _____ wedding
reception.
A a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a _ a
71. Whenever I set out for_____examination, I always try to avoid crossing _____ path of_____ woman.

A. an - the - a B. an - a - the C. an – the - the D. the - the - a

72. In a wedding ceremony, _____ best man helps _____ groom ready for every preparation. A. the - a
B. a - the C. the - the D. a - a
73. People say that _____ gift lets _____ recipient know how we are thinking of them.
A. the-the B. a-a C. the-a D. a-the
74. Wearing a wedding veil which covers _____ head and face is _____ 2000 year -old tradition. A. a -
the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
75. In the U.S, white represents goodness and is usually _____ color of _____ bride's wedding dress. A.
a-a B. a-the C. the-a D. the-the
76. Is it acceptable to touch _____ person on _____ shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the - the C. the - a D. a - a
77. _____ man should take off his hat when he goes into _____ house in the UK.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - a D. The - the
78. When you stay at _____ friend's house, you should write _____ thank-you note.
A. a - a B. the - a C. a - the D. the - the
79. Christmas Eve is _____ best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for _____, special, romantic
evening.
A. a - a B. the - a C. the - the D. a - the
80. _____Japanese manage not to ask direct questions In order not to embarrass _____ person who they
are speaking with.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The - a