Workbook Unit 5 Answers

UNIT 5

Exercise 1

2. The first time I traveled abroad, I felt really depressed. I was alone, I didn’t speak the language, and I didn’t make any friends.

3. I just spent a year in France learning to speak French. It was a satisfying experience, and I was fascinated by the culture.

4. At first I really didn’t like shopping in the open-air markets. I felt uncomfortable because so many people were trying to sell me something at the same time.

Exercise 2

5. When I arrived in Lisbon, I was nervous because I couldn’t speak any Portuguese. As I began to learn the language, though, I became more confident about living there.

Possible Answers.

2. Something I’d feel insecure about is traveling alone. or Traveling alone is something I’d feel insecure about.

3. The thing I’d be enthusiastic about is making new friends. or Making new friends is something I’d be enthusiastic about.

4. One thing I’d be curious about is the way people live in other places. or The way people live in other places is one thing I’d be curious about.

5. The only thing I’d be anxious about is spending too much money. or Spending too much money is the only thing I’d be anxious about.

Exercise 3

A

Possible Answers.

1. Public transportation is one thing I’d be uncertain about. I’d be uncomfortable with reading unfamiliar maps.

2. The architecture is something I’d be enthusiastic about. Looking at buildings is one of my favorite things to do in a new city.

3. The climate is something I’d be uncomfortable with. I hate being cold.

4. The food is something I’d be curious about. I love tasting new things.

5.The language is one thing I’d be nervous about. I’d worry that people wouldn’t understand me.

6. The money is something I’d be comfortable with. I’m very good with numbers.

7. The music is one thing I’d be curious about. I always love to hear new groups!

8. Meeting people my age is something I’d be uncertain about. I’m pretty shy.

B

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Exercise 4

A

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B

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C

Possible Answers

1. culture: customs that are particular to a specific country or group of people

2. culture shock: discomfort caused by experiencing a culture different from one’s own

3. stereotypes: generalizations about a group of people

D

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Exercise 5

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Exercise 6

A

Brazil and Japan

Denmark and Spain

Egypt and New Zealand

France and the United States

B

Possible Answers

1. In Spain, you’re expected to arrive late for most appointments

2. In France, it’s not the custom to leave tips in restaurants

3. In Egypt, you’re supposed to allow your hosts to treat you to meals in restaurants.

4. In Japan, it’s the custom to bow when you see someone you know.

5. In Indonesia, you’re expected to follow a respectful dress code in the temples.

Exercise7

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Exercise 8

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