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(1)roots (2)what (3)moral (4)diligence (5)sin (6)teachings (7)centuries

(8)Even as children they were taught, “If it's worth doing at all, it's worth doing well.”

(9)In English a new word has been created to describe people who work compulsively.

(10)Others hold that workaholics are valuable members of society because they are extremely productive.

Task3: Cross-cultural tips on doing business Keys:1.D 2.A 3. D 4.A 5.C IV. Speaking Out MODEL1

(1)individual interests rank above everything else. (2)It’s a sharp contrast to the oriental collectivism. (3)Is not necessarily an equivalent for selfishness. (4)all values, rights, and duties originate in individuals

(5)in oriental countries the interest of the group are more important than

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anything else.

(6)Why do Americans cherish individualism. MODEL2

(1)always seem to be in a hurry

(2)What do you think are the reasons for that difference (3)Does this strong sense of time affect their lifestyle (4)led them to create fast food

(5)globalization shrinks the differences between cultures (6)the gap will eventually be bridged MODEL3 (1)they’re on trip

(2)they definitely get the best marks (3)They never skip class

(4)did homework each night until the early hours (5)That’s the secret of their success

(6)I just want to learn it in an interesting way V. Let’s Talk

Task 1:International Slavery Museum Keys: 1.

(1)transatlantic slave trade (2)unknown lands

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(3)dignity or payment 2. (1)rich

(2)cotton and sugar 3.

(1)all over the world (2)family history (3)changed 4.

200th anniversary 5.

(1)banned (2)taking part in (3)slavery (4)freed

Task 2:What's your answer? VI. Further Listening and Speaking Listening Task:

Task1: Problems with our educational system Script:

To Americans, punctuality is a way of showing respect for other people's time.

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Being more than 10 minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology and maybe an explanation.

People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the delay. Of course, the less formal the situation, the less important it is to be exactly on time.

At informal get-togethers, for example, people often arrive as much as 30 minutes past the appointed time.

But they usually don't try that at work.American lifestyles show how much people respect the time of others.

When people plan an event, they often set the time days or weeks in advance. Once the time is fixed, it takes almost an emergency to change it.

If people want to come to your house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure it is convenient.

Only very close friends will just \

Also, people hesitate to call others late at night for fear they might already be in bed.

The time may vary, but most people think twice about calling after 10:00 p.m. To outsiders, Americans seem tied to the clock. People in some Eastern cultures value relationships more than schedules.

In these societies, people don't try to control time, but to experience it. Many Eastern cultures, for example, view time as a cycle.

The rhythm of nature—from the passing of seasons to the monthly cycle of

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the moon—shapes their view of events.

If they have wasted some time or let an opportunity pass by, they are not very worried, knowing that more time and opportunities will come in the next cycle.

But Americans often want to jump at the first opportunity. They are unwilling to stand by idly and give up the opportunity.

The early American hero Benjamin Franklin expressed that view of time like this: \of.\

Keys:1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.D Task 2: Our personal space Script

Our personal space, that piece of the universe we occupy and call our own, is contained within an invisible boundary surrounding our body. As the owners of this area, we usually decide who may enter and who may not. When our space is invaded, we react in a variety of ways. We back up and retreat, stand our ground as our hands become moist from nervousness, or sometimes even react violently. Our response shows not only our unique personality, but also our cultural background.

For example, cultures that stress individualism such as England, the United States, Germany, and Australia, generally demand more space than collective cultures do, and tend to become aggressive when their space is invaded. This

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