Section APeriod 3 (3a — 4c)Read the new words and phrases on P75 and 76.(1)Where I’m from, we are pretty relaxed about time.(2)I think it’s impolite to keep someone waiting. (3) Ｗ e value the time we spend with our family and friends in our everyday lives.(4) We often just drop by our friends’ homes if we have time.(5) It’s very important to be on time.(6) We’re the capital of clocks and watches, after all.(7) I make an effort to be on time when I meet my friends.(8) We usually plan to do something interesting, or go somewhere together.In …., what are people supposed to do when they meet someone for the first time? In…,what are people supposed to do when they meet someone for the first time? In Brazil, what are people supposed to do when they meet someone for the first time?Different countries have different customs.Where are the two countries?In which country is it OK to be 15 minutes late for dinner, Colombia or Switzerland ?ColombiaRead the passages fast and silently to find the general idea .The general idea of the article is about ___.A. Customs in Colombia and SwitzerlandB. Visiting a friendC. Table manners ARead again and complete the chart.Ideas and customs aboutColombiaSwitzerlandbeing on timevisiting a friend’s housemaking plans with friendsit’s OK to be latedrop in whenever they likealways call firstalways make plansdon’t usually make plansit’s important to be on time1. Is it OK if you arrive a little late when you tell a friend you’re going to their house for dinner in Colombia?2. Do they usually have to make plans to meet their friends in Colombia?Yes, it is.No, they don’t.Read and answer.3. Could your friends get mad if you’re even fifteen minutes late...
