differences, because people are (7) usually happy to (8) reply. But don’t worry if you are unsure about what to do or what to say. Just remember that finding out about cultural differences should give you pleasure and not (9) unhappiness and discomfort.
Key: (1) occasions (2) perceive (3) conventional (4) arouses (5) curiosity
(6) inquire (7) generally (8) respond (9) misery Language in use
1 Now rewrite the sentences using it + passive structure.
1 It was said that Russell Crowe couldn’t get a call out to Australia. 2 It is claimed that mobile phones have been the biggest factor of change in everyday behaviour in Britain over the past 15 years. 3 When told “Have a nice day!”, one Englishman was reported to have replied “I’m sorry, I’ve made other arrangements”.
4 It is suggested that it is unnecessary to say “Thank you” in Spanish as much as you do in English.
5 Disneyland is thought to be a typically American place. 6 Good communication is believed to be as stimulating as black coffee. over
2 Now rewrite the sentences using over.
1 During the ten years since 1997, mobile phone subscribers have risen to 55 million.
Over the ten years since 1997, mobile phone subscribers have risen to 55 million.
2 During the same period, the world has got smaller. Over the same period, the world has got smaller.
3 In the evening and during the weekend, his friends call him on his mobile.
In the evening and over the weekend, his friends call him on his mobile. 4 During the first few weeks of his stay in Italy, he felt he was walking backwards.
Over the first few weeks of his stay in Italy, he felt he was walking backwards.
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