77 Expand your vocabulary: Aspects of culture Match the parts of the phrases below. LANGUAGE 4 a 1 attitudes towards 2 marriage 3 methods of 4 expressions 5 concept of 6 non-verbal a conflict resolution b beauty c of emotion d elders e rituals f communication Which of the aspects of culture above do the following examples refer to? Read the sentences and add the aspects. 1 Shaking your head means you disapprove of something. non-verbal communication 2 In many parts of Austria, it is a tradition for the bride to be ‘stolen’ during the wedding celebration, and the groom must then search for her. 3 In most societies, people show respect towards older people. 4 Views on women’s appearance vary: some see slimness as the ideal, while others value wider hips as a sign of fertility. 5 For centuries, sword duels were a common way to settle disputes in Europe. 6 Traditional beliefs like “boys don’t cry” or “girls shouldn’t shout” are increasingly being challenged. Expand your vocabulary: Expressions from Worlds apart Find the expressions in the article Worlds apart (coursebook, p. 166) that match the definitions below. The definitions are listed in the same order as the expressions appear in the text. 1 to change (something) to make it more suitable for a new situation 2 someone who continues to live despite having nearly died 3 really, actually 4 the state of being complicated or hard to understand 5 to defend and protect something 6 extreme, strong 7 to experience something bad 8 the act of trying to do something (difficult) 9 happening slowly over time 10 the things you own 11 someone supporting an activity by giving money 12 never stopping or ending b LANGUAGE 5 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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