Visiting different cultures

1. What kind of things would a visitor to a foreign country need to know?

2. Why do some people have difficulties in adapting to other cultures?

3. What should you know about how to behave?

4. Are there any social customs in other countries that are very different from your country?

5. Are there any things that you find surprising?

6. What is not acceptable for younger people to do in public in most countries?

7. What is not acceptable to do in more formal situations?

8. Are modern cultures moving closer to each other?

9. Is the influence of American culture increasing in Russia as well as in other European countries? Why?

10. What is special about Russia (addressing people, meeting and greeting, gestures, public behaviour, at a meal, dress code, important do’s and don’ts)?

11. What tips would you give to a visitor to your country? Explain your choice.

12. Why is it always good to try national food when you visit another country? What is your favourite national dish?

13. How do you get information about the world?

14. Can travelling help you to get information about the world?

15. What countries would you like to visit and why?

UNIT 14

Entertainment

1. What is entertainment?

2. What are the popular forms of entertainment in your country?

3. What do you like doing to entertain yourself?

4. Do you enjoy watching game shows on television? Would you like to be on one?

5. Do you enjoy going to the theatre, opera or ballet?

6. Do you listen to classical music? Why or why not?

7. Do you enjoy watching magicians or comedians?

8. Do you like entertaining friends at home? Have you ever hosted a party?

9. Do you like going to parties?

10. Are there any games that you like to play, such as chess, checkers or quiz games?

11. What do you think about gambling as a form of entertainment?

12. Do you spend a lot of money on entertainment?

13. Would you like to work in the entertainment industry?

14.  What new forms of entertainment have emerged in recent years?

15. Which country do you think has the world’s best entertainment?