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Language focus 2: using connecting language 1 Match each ofthese sentences (1-5) to the method of connection used (a—e). a related ideas and 1 Less was known about cultures of the world prior to the industrial revolution. : examples 2 Many cultural misunderstandings are due to learned behaviours that are acceptable in b sequence one culture but not in another. < comparison! 3 The role of family within in society, and in addition that of women, can impact contrast significantly on cultural expectations. : d causc/elfect 4 The main issue is the loss of traditional customs. i : e problem/solution 5 Dicts have changed throughout the world; likewise, rates of obesity have increased. ] 2 Put these connecting words and phrases in the correct column of the table below. ¿ accounts for associated with conversely correspondsto derived from distinction between — furthermore moreover Ongoing stems from | stimulates subsequent successive toovercome tosolve unlike related ideas sequence | comparison causefeffect problem solution and examples contrast l J0-- A. La - _ 3 Complete these sentences with a word or phrase from Exercise 2 to show the type of connection you think is most likely. 1 The initial problems were caused by poor communication skills; problems were caused by an unwillingness to be open to new ideas. 2 The culture of a country is very strongly ........ -.. the history of the region. 3 I£ people are able —...... Some of their preconceptions about other cultures, then they are usually much more able to adapt to living in that culture. 4 Punctuality is considered important in the UR; , schedules are second to the event itselfin many Mediterranean countries. 5 Many cultural prejudices ........ limited knowledge that is also often very outdated. 4 Write brief paragraphs to show the connection between each of these ideas. Look back through the unit for ideas ifyou need to. 1 Literacy and economic growth 2 Asociety where families are central to the culture and one where they are nol Rogets, L. (2011). Delta Academic Objectives. Peaslake: Delta Publishing. (Pages 66. 101, 84. 85.) TOPIC 1. EDUCATION | Unit extension ! 1 Choose another culture you think you know well and research similarities to and | differences between it and your own culture. Write a brieftext describing them. ¡ | 2 Choose two countries that have strong stereotypes about each other, for example p France and the UK. Research the causes of these stereotypes and the effects they 1 have on people, Write a brief text describing them. 3 What problems do you think someone may have adapting to your country's culture? : Write a brieftext describing them. 7 Culture Language focus Connecting language 1 Match the two halves to form connected sentences. (Unit 7) 1 Thehighlevels of corraption in society a the decreases in corruption, stem from b the many forms of corruption that 2 The increases in individual wealih could exist. be associated with € stimulate economic grow. 3 A distinction needs to be made between d the high levels of poverty that exist. 4 Greater transparency can reduce e policies had little impact. corruption and, furthermore, 5 After the initial effort, subsequent Synonyms and pronoun 2 Complete the text below with synonyms and pronouns referents from the box. referents (Unit 7) invest political parties situation spending this these their Many developed and developing governments today have a strategy for dealing with obesity. Itis due to 1 o. that many 2 choose to 3 great sums of money into researching the area. ltis hoped that 4 studies can help create policies that will enable governments to manage the 5 Some argue that 6 .. - aim is to simply cut costs rather than improve people s lives. Furthermore, that the 7 mmm decisions are often based on what is cheapest rather than what is most effective. Using noun collocations 3 Complete the sentences below with the phrases in the box. (Unit 8) empirical evidence increasing interest significant proportion underlying cause 1 The... of the problem is changes to society, not individual behaviour. 2 Much opinion in the mass media is not supported by 3A ..... Of young people in the Western world are expected to live a shorter life than their parents” generation. 4 There is... regarding the success of psychometric testing as a recruitment tool, 4 Correct the prepositions in these noun-preposition collocations. 1 The main aim was to take a look in the consequences of an ageing population. 2 One of the most significant changes for the last century has been the increase in global trade. 3 The full connections between genetics and obesity are not lmown, but each further study provides greater insights at the connection. 4 Social class has an influence into the way people consume. 4 5 Jung provided the basis behind which much modern personalily theory is formed. 6 The reason in cultural differences is largely based on sharcd values. 7 One approach at recruitment is the use of assessment centres, 8 The rationale at the increase in government spending is to reduce long-term costs. 12 Revision EN 5 a Read this information about the UK. With a partner, think of similarities and differences between the UK and your country. The UK It has a service economy. It has a royal family. K consists of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Ttis less important today than it was 200 years ago. lt has the world's global language. It was created in 1801. It has rain all year round. It imports more oil than it produces. Tthas a strong class system. b Add any further similarities or differences you know to your lists. € Write sentence using the expressions from this section to compare and contrast your country with the UK. Essay structure and organization: comparative essays 2 | Method A | Method B Block organization Point-by-point organization This method groups all point of This method compares and contrasts comparison together, and then all each point in turn, points of contrast together. For example: For example: e Topic sentence e Topic sentence e Point of comparison + contrast 1 e All points of contrast e Point of comparison + contrast 3 e Concluding sentence e Concluding sentence e All points of comparison | e Point of comparison + contrast 2 a Look at the two main methods for organizing a comparative paragraph above. Study tp Uthe De em TOS Then look at the sentences you wrote in Exercise 5 above comparing your country e of and the UK. Which method do you think would be best for organizing a Dointsal about the pod comparative paragraph about them, and why? economy — then Metnos. might be the more effective b Expand your sentences into a complete paragraph using one ofthe methods of method. organization. 2 a The same overall organizational method can be used for the essay as a whole. Read again at the essay question you looked at earlier again (see below) and think about what you know on this topic already from the discussions, paragraphs and brainstorming. Which method do you think you might use? , | Compare and contrast the consumer behaviour patterns of different social classes | from a global perspective. b Think about the research you would need to do to complete this essay. With a partner, write a list of research questions on the topic. Examples: Hoy is consumer behaviour defined? How is social class defined? 10 Consumer behaviour 
