Unit 4:
A closer look 1
WATCH OUT !
The words `custom` and `tradition` can be countable or uncountable`
VOCABULARY
1. Match the first halves of the sentences with the second halves.
2. Read the full sentences in 1 again and complete the expressions below.
it’s the ___________ for somebody to do something

there’s a ___________ that + clause

3.  ___________ to tradition, + clause

follow the ___________ of doing something

break ___________ tradition by doing something

have the custom ___________ doing something

there is a custom of ___________ something
custom
tradition
According
tradition
with
of
doing
3. Read the following customs and traditions. Make sentences to say if you have these in your province area, using any of the expressions in 2. Remember to change the verb tense if necessary.
According to tradition, we have fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
My area broke with tradition by not having firecrackers on New Year’s Eve.
There’s a tradition in our province of having fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
1. having fireworks on New Year’s Eve
2. waiting until the guests finish eating before leaving the dinner table
3. touching children’s heads
4. decorating the house on special occasions
5. women shaking strangers’ hands
4. Now complete the following sentences with your own ideas.
1. It’s the custom in my country that ________________________

2. We broke with tradition by ______________________________

3. There’s a tradition in my family that _______________________

4. We have the custom of _________________________________

5. According to tradition, __________________________________
Pronunciation
Clusters: /spr/ and /str/
5. Complete the words under the pictures with spr or str. Then listen and repeat.
1. ____aw
str
2. ____eet
str
3. ____ing
spr
4. ____ay
spr
5. a____onaut
str
6. fru____ated
str
7. e____esso
spr
8. new____int
spr
6. Listen and circle the words with /spr/ and underline the words with /str/. Then say the sentences.
1. In my family, all the traditions of our ancestors are strictly followed.

2. The custom of saying hello to strangers has spread through our community.

3. In our district, it’s the custom for residents to sweep the streets on Saturday mornings.

4. That filmstrip really highlighted our customs and traditions.

5. Parents usually want their offspring to follow the family traditions.
HOMEWORK
Practice Clusters /spr/ or /str/ again.

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