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Book One

Unit One

Understanding the text

Part A: Comprehending the text

Answer the following questions as fully as possible.

1. What was the "mistake" that John Rogers' company made?

They gave clocks to Chinese and the' phrase "give a clock "sounds like "make a funeral arrangement"

2. Why are knives considered bad presents in some countries?

Because they symbolize the cutting (i. e. the end) of a relationship.

3. What sort of gifts would be appropriate, according to Rogers?

Things from your own place that are difficult to get locally in the place where you are visiting.

4. How should gifts be offered to people?

With both hands.

5. Why do people in Asia sometimes refuse gifts at first?

To show ,modesty; they do not want to appear greedy by accepting immediately. Part B: Completing a table

The text suggests a number of gifts are unsuitable for people in certain countries. Find the place in the text where these are mentioned and use the information to complete the table.

Gifts Do Not Give To…Unsuitable Gifts Because…

clocks

wine

gifts showing "4" scissors flowers Chinese

Muslims

Japanese, Kore-

an and Chinese

Latins and Asians

sounds like "making funeral

arrangements"

alcohol is against their religion

unlucky number

sign of cutting/ ending the relationship