English 12
Unit 1: Cultural diversity
Speaking
Good luck or back luck?

1. In Britain, what does a black cat mean
A. good luck B. bad luck c. a feature wedding
2. On the day of her wedding, what mustn’t a Chinese bride do?
A. have a bath B. look into a mirror C. clean her shoes
3.In France creature brings you good luck?
A. a mouse b. a spider C. a fox
4. In Vietnam, what does it mean if you sneeze once?
A. Someone is saying something good about you.
B Someone is saying something bad about you.
C. Someone is in love with you.
5 .In China, which color is a symbol of good luck and happiness?
A. Red B. white C. Pink


Useful expression:
+ In my opinion/ In my point of view/ As far as I am concerned/ for me.....
+ I agree/ I don’t agree/ It’s not true because.....
+ Perhaps you are right, but.../ i think it’s wrong to.....
+ I don’t really any strong opinions about........
+ Shall we come back to that later.

What is your view point?

In Vietnam, three or four generation may live in a home.
A happy marriage should be based on love.
In asian countries, love is supposed to follow marriage, not precede it
In Vietnam a man and woman my hold hand and kiss each other in public.
Discussion

The Vietnamese and American cultures:
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