Chapter 1: Culture Shock Terms Definitions

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Reading and Vocabulary BC2
Chapter 1: Culture Shock

Match the following terms with definitions in the table below:
Terms
Definitions
1. Advice
a. (Conj.) In contrast or comparison with the fact that.
2. Background
b. (n) Suggestions about what you think someone should do or how they should
3. Care package
do something.
4. Confused
c. (v) To make a sound by breathing air out through a small hole made
5. Crosswalk
with your lips or through a whistle.
6. Culture shock
d. (adj) Very bad, of low quality, or unpleasant.
7. Embarrassed
e. (n) The time that you spend enjoying yourself with friends.
8. Exciting
f. (n) A parcel of food, money, or luxury items sent to a loved one who is away.
9. Settling in
g. (v) To describe briefly the important facts or characteristics of something or
10. Social life
someone.
11. Sum up
h. (n) A person's education, family, and experience of life.
12. Terrible
i. (adj) Unable to think clearly or to understand something.
13. Whereas
j. (v) To begin to feel relaxed and happy in a new home or job.
14. Whistle
k. (adj) Making you feel very happy and enthusiastic.
l. (adj) Feeling ashamed or shy.
m. (n) The feeling of confusion someone has when they go to a new and very
different place.
n. (n) A special place on a road where traffic must stop if people want to cross.
Write your answer here:
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Choose correct article a, an, the or no article
1. It is not difficult to play ____ guitar.
2. _____ wolves are very dangerous animals.
3. Who invented _____ light bulb?
4. Have you ever eaten _____ Indian food?
5. ______ computers are really useful tools.
6. ______ personal computer was first used in 1982.
7. The fastest animal in the world is _______ cheetah.
8. _____ Nile River is the longest river in Africa.
9. _____ river which is polluted is not safe for fishing.
10. ____ movie that I saw last night was very good.
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Chapter 2: Gum: Something to Chew on

Unscramble words in table A and write them down in table B and then match them to definitions in table C
A
1. Eexrpt
1) Expert
2. Widwlrdoe
2) W
3. Igniramay
3) I
b. Happening once every year
4. Betarh
4) B
c. Not good for your health, or not strong and well.
5. Obliovsuy
6. Maruatfnecur
7. Cetrcnatnoe
8. Pruserse
a. Someone who has a lot of skill in something or a lot of

knowledge about something.
5) O
d. The force you produce when you press something
6) M
e. To direct your attention or your efforts towards a particular
7) C
activity, subject, or problem.
8) P
f. To produce something, usually in large numbers in a factory
9) U
9. Uahnelthy
10) A
g. In a way that is easy to understand or see.
10. Aunnal
h. The air that comes out of your lungs.
i. Not real but imagined in your mind.
j. In all parts of the world.

Write your answer here:
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Make Wh-Qs in table A to match with answers in table B

Wh-Qs
Answers
0. where / you / work Where do you work?
a. I dont have a car.
1. when / you / start work
b. We live near the station.
2. where / you / live
c. Just before nine.
3. what / you / have for breakfast
d. Dog food!
4. what / your dog / have for breakfast
e. Toast and tea.
5. what / your brother / do
f. Lets go to the movies.
6. what / you / want to do tonight
g. He teaches Chinese.
7. why / you / walk to work
h. I work in a shoe shop.
Write your answers here:

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Chapter 3:Today s Technology

Use words in the box to fill in the gaps below:
Surrounded, earphones, digital, lecture, download, podcast, concentrate, vinyl, logical, on the
move, track, pass the time.
1. The music sounds smoother in the _______________________ record.

2. It would be more ______________________ to write it down in your note rather than just listen.
3. He gives me a CD of my favorite songs, so I can listen to them ________________________________.
4. Would you mind turning down the music? I cant _____________________________.
5. I cant catch up with what Mrs. Gonzalez explained, so I have to rely on the _______________________.
6. Oh, its easy to __________________________ this song; you just need to go to this website.
7. In my opinion, the vinyl record cant beat the ________________________ music.
8. Jenny! Take off your ______________________, you dont respond to any of my questions.
9. Lets play truth and dare to ____________________________________.
10. He went on and on about the endangering of worms. What a boring _______________________!
11. Alone in the library, Jack is ________________________ by many grammar books.
12. Oh, youre listening to Imagine by the Beatle, thats my favorite _________________________.
Use Present simple or Present continuous to fill in the gap below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Look! Jane is singing (sing) again. She often sings.. (sing) this song.
My father (have) a lot of work to do every weekend.
The girls .. (not / talk) now. All of them (watch) a film.
you .. (like) watching TV?
He .. (usually / go) at 9:00 oclock, but this morning he
.. (leave) home late.
6. I . (visit) my grandparents every Friday. My sister
. (often / visit) them.
7. The boys (swim) in the pool now but they
(usually / swim) in the sea.
8. She .(write) a letter to her pen-friend at the moment.
9. They .. (sometimes / have) lunch at work, but today they
. (have) at a restaurant.
10. She cant talk to you. She . (have) a shower.
11. Tom (like / ride) a horse in his free times.
12. The children (play) the piano and (sing) a song at the moment.
13. My mother . (always / cook) in the morning.
14. What (you / usually / do) at weekends?
15. What (you / usually / do) at weekends?
16. Jane (give) a party today because it (be) her birthday.
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Chapter 4: Urban Life

Passage 1:
Ancient Egypt Making Mummies
Thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, pharaohs were buried inside huge pyramids. Before burial,
however, their bodies were preserved1. To do this, the ancient Egyptians would mummify their kings.
Mummification was a very careful process. In fact, it took 70 days to complete.
First, embalmers2 would remove organs from the body. They removed the brain by sticking a hook up the
pharaohs nose. This would loosen up the brain so it could be pulled out through the nose. The ancient
Egyptians didnt think the brain was important, so it was thrown away. The stomach, liver, intestines, and
lungs were also removed. These organs were carefully wrapped and kept in jars. They thought the heart
was most important. They left the heart in its place.
The body was now a shell. The embalmers stuffed it with fabric and sawdust. Then it was covered in salt,
which dried it out. When the body was completely dry, it was wrapped in layers and layers of linen3
bandages. Then it was placed in a coffin.
Sometimes, the coffin was placed inside another coffin. These coffins were made out of wood or stone.
They were either shaped like a rectangle or like the mummy itself. The coffin was placed in a tomb. Next to
it were many objects for the mummy to use in the afterlife.
Answer to the following questions:
1. What happens when embalmers cover a body with salt?
a. The body turns white.
b. The body becomes soft.
c. The body disintegrates.
d. The body dries out.
2. Which step comes last in the sequence described in the passage?
a. The body is placed in a coffin.
b. The body is wrapped in linen bandages.
c. The coffin is placed in a tomb.
d. Organs are removed from the body
3. It can be inferred from the passage that
a. ancient Egyptians did not think that people had an afterlife
b. ancient Egyptians thought the brain was the most important organ
c. usually only special people like pharaohs were mummified
d. everyone who died in Ancient Egypt was mummified

4. Mummification is a word for describing what process?

a. Preserving bodies
b. Destroying bodies
c. Hiding bodies
d. Burying bodies
5. This passage is mainly about
a. the long, careful process of mummification.
b. what is inside the Egyptian pyramids.
c. the different organs inside the human body.
d. the different kinds of coffins used in Ancient Egypt.
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Write a question word in each blank (For example: When, How, Why, How many ..) and then match
the questions with the answers:
Questions
Answers
1. ______________________________ is your music lesson?
a) Because, Im hungry.
2. ______________________________ is it?
b) Im Fine.
3. ______________________________ books are there in your bag?
c) From Germany.
4. ______________________________ likes James?
d) Mary likes him.
5. ______________________________ is your watch?
e) In the garden.
6. ______________________________ are you?
f) In June.
7. ______________________________ are the children?.
g) It is half past two
8. _______________________________ your fathers birthday?
h) At 5 oclock.
9. _______________________________ do you want a sandwich?
i) Tuesday.
10. ______________________________ is she from?
j) Totally six.

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Chapter 5: The Body Beautiful

Passage 2:

Being Beautiful: How far would you go?
Ancient Beauties
Appearance has been important throughout the centuries. Cleopatra and other ancient Egyptians had a
practical beauty regime. Some women shaved their heads to keep cool. Heavy black eye make-up was
thought to be beautiful and act as protection against eye disease. Men had clean-shaven faces as facial hair
was looked down on as a sign of laziness. Elizabethan women 'painted' their faces white with highly
dangerous lead-based make-up in imitation of their pale-skinned Queen. Ladies also shaved their hairline
to give the appearance of a high forehead like the Queen's. Men and women have been wearing wigs and
corsets for centuries.
Cut it out!
To recreate the look of your favorite star, using make-up or copying their eyebrows using stencils, seems
quite tame compared t o having hair sewn into your head, silicon put into your body, or having parts of
your body reshaped or even removed to improve your appearance. Everyone knows about (and has
noticed!) the changing face of Michael Jackson. However, the rumor that Cher had her bottom two ribs
removed to make her waist thinner seems too crazy to be true. An American woman, Cindy Jackson, has
spent hundreds of thousands of dollars having cosmetic surgery - 27 times so far! She wanted t o bring
Leonardo da Vincis idea of classically proportioned face to life. Did it work? Her nickname is 'the human
Barbie doll', so it's probable.
Is beauty in the eye of the beholder?
As the number of people having cosmetic surgery increases, fewer people now regard it as 'unnatural'. As
ancient history shows, those in the public eye and in positions of power and wealth were often perceived
as the most beautiful people around. The situation hasnt changed much. Experts say that these days we
are constantly shown images of beauty 'perfection' through the media, and told that those who achieve
beauty achieve success and happiness. Presumably then, the longer your life will be successful and happy,
too.
Everlasting youth and life?
The Ancient Egyptians believed that by preserving the body (if you could afford it) you were assured of
immortality. These days the process, called cryogenics, is a bit more hi-tech, but the idea is similar. Most
popular in America, people are paying huge amounts of money to have their bodies drained of blood and
frozen in liquid nitrogen when they die. This is so that they may be revived in the future when science has
found a way to bring them back to life. There are no guarantees that this process will work, but the desire
to live on is so strong that they are prepared t o spend thousands of dollars on something that might never
happen.

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Vocabulary in Context:
Match the following terms from the text to the correct definitions
Terms
Definitions
1. Beauty regime
2. Elizabethan
3. Stencil
4. Tame
5. Proportioned
6. Beauty is in the
eye of the beholder
7. To afford
8. Cryogenics
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To have enough money t o buy something

Ordinary, not extreme
A routine for looking after the skin and body
Balanced
A period of time in the1500s-1600s named after Queen Elizabeth I.
The process of freezing a dead body until science has found a way to bring it
back t o life
g. Different people see beauty in
h. Different ways a shape cut out of paper or plastic
i. That allows you to cut an exact shape
Comprehension Questions:
Answer the following questions base on the reading above

1. Describe the processes that people have done to improve their appearances.
A: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Describe the reasons why people have done all those processes to stay beautiful.
A: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Chapter 6: The Piracy Business

A. Fill in the gaps
Use words in the box to fill in the gaps below

Counterfeit, pirated, fake, designer labels, genuine, piracy, quality, harmful, stall owner,

download, cheaper, expensive, logo, copyright, unfortunately

1) Rita is a Spanish student in the faculty of arts. This New Year, she is planning to visit her family in
Barcelona and she wants to bring some gifts. At the market, she decides to buy a ____________________bag
for her mother and an________________________ Rolex watch for her dad. After shopping, she goes to the
coffee shop to relax. Then, she takes a look at all shopping bags. She realizes that all the products are
_____________________.
2) Brian is an IT student who loves to ____________________ new programs and games from the Internet.
Usually, he gets all the programs for free because they are ____________________.
3) If you want to spot __________________ products, you can take a look closer at the ___________________ of the
products and the price is ___________________ than the _____________________ one.
4) A few days ago, Michael bought an IPod from a local stall in the market. After using it for three days,
the IPod broke down, so he brought it back to the shop. ___________________________, his IPod is fake, so its
_____________________ was poor, and the _______________________ refused to give back the money.
5) In some countries, ______________________ business is seen as normal. However, it is a serious issue in the
countries that exercise a strict ___________________________ law. Although counterfeit goods are cheaper,
they are _______________________ to the users because the safety of products hasnt been checked.

B. Grammar
Put the verb into the correct first conditional form:
a. If I __________________ (go) out tonight, I __________________ (go) to the cinema.
b. If you __________________ (get) back late, I __________________ (be) angry.
c. If we __________________ (not / see) each other tomorrow, we __________________ (see) each other next week.
d. If he __________________ (come), I __________________ (be) surprised.
e. If we __________________ (wait) here, we __________________ (be) late.
f. If we __________________ (go) on holiday this summer, we __________________ (go) to Spain.
g. If the weather __________________ (not / improve), we __________________ (not / have) a picnic.
h. If I __________________ (not / go) to bed early, I __________________ (be) tired tomorrow.
i. If we __________________ (eat) all this cake, we __________________ (feel) sick.
j. If you __________________ (not / want) to go out, I __________________ (cook) dinner at home.

Chapter 7: Accessories of Life

Passage 3:
New Exhibit on Men's Skirts Opens at the Metropolitan Museum
Throughout Western history, women have borrowed men's clothing. Women wear pants, ties, and even
men's suits. However, men have rarely worn women's clothing. One of the strongest taboos is against
men wearing skirts. Skirts are considered inappropriate for men. A new exhibit at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art called "Brave hearts: Men in Skirts" looks at this question.
David Thorndike, sociologist at the Modern Social Research Institute, says, "Men think if they wear a skirt,
they will look feminine. That is absurd. Roman gladiators were very masculine and they wore skirts. "He
continues, "At one time, only men wore pants. However, today pants are unisex clothes. They are
appropriate for both men and women. Women wear them all the time. If a man wants to wear masculine
clothing, he should put on a real Scottish kilt."
The exhibit has examples of men's skirts in history. In addition, there are a number of skirts from well-
known clothing designers. There is even a photograph of movie star Brad Pitt in a skirt. One male visitor
said, 'That skirt looks really comfortable. If Brad Pitt can wear it, why can't I?" The exhibit will continue
through February 8.
Write true (T) or false (F) for each statement about the readings
1. The exhibit focuses on women wearing pants, and men wearing skirts.
2. According to an expert, men think that skirts are feminine.
3. There are skirts by modern designers in the exhibit.
4. Roman gladiators wore skirts.
5. No one complains when women wear men's clothes.
Match the bold words in the text to correct their synonyms in the table below
Words
1. Rarely
2. Inappropriate
3. Taboos
4. Appropriate
5. Feminine
6. Masculine
7. Well-known
8. Unisex
9. Absurd
10. Put on
Answer
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Synonyms
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Famous
Forbids
Gender-neutral
Manly
Ridiculous
Seldom
Suitable
To wear
Unsuitable
Womanlike
Look at the following phrases and write in which type you think they are. Then fill the gaps.

1. They (may/must).......................... be away for the weekend but I'm not sure.
2. He (can/could).......................... be French, judging by his accent.
3. They (can't/may).......................... still be out!
4. With luck, tomorrow (can't/could).........................be a sunny day.
5. You (can/might).......................... be right but I'm going to check anyway.
6. The exam (can't/might).......................... be easy. You never know.
7. It (may/can't).......................... be true about a sauropod dinosaur living in Lake Tel in the Congo.
8. It's impossible. Dave reckons she's from The States but I think she (can't/might).......................... be
from Scandinavia.
9. I (can't/might).......................... go to the party but I'm not sure yet.
10. This (must/could).......................... be the right answer but we'll have to check with your teacher to
make sure.
11. She (can't/could).......................... steal things from shops. She's rich and famous.
12. I really think Real Madrid (can't/could).......................... lose the final of the King's Cup.
13. She's been revising 10 hours a day for 3 weeks. She (could/must).......................... be exhausted.
14. Nobody's answering. They (can't/must).......................... be out.
15. He (can't/may).......................... be from the USA. He doesn't speak English.

Chapter 8: Fashion
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Fill in the gaps

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Choose words in the box to fill in the gaps

Fusion, confusion, conservative, difficulty, miniskirt, sneakers, get dress, put on, ignore, casual
Shave, dye, trendy, behave, amaze

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