English 8 - Global Success: Unit 5 - OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS | Listening Test 3

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Unit 5: Our Customs and Traditions

Test 3

Listen to the audio carefully:

* Note: You can listen to the full audio. Try to complete the test in one go!

PART 1: Questions 1-5

You will hear a conversation between Sarah and Ben organizing a "School Cultural Day". Listen and complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

SCHOOL CULTURAL DAY PLAN

1.

Date: The event will take place on .

2.

Location: They cannot use the school gym because it is being painted. The event will be held in the .

3.

Food: Ben suggests burgers, but Sarah wants to serve traditional .

4.

Decorations: They decide to buy colorful to decorate the room.

5.

Activities: Instead of a talent show, they will organize traditional for the students.

PART 2: Questions 6-10

You will hear a talk by Mrs. Green, an etiquette coach, about gift-giving customs in the UK. Decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

6. In the UK, it is polite to wait until the guest leaves before opening a gift.

True False

7. You should avoid giving white lilies as a gift because they are associated with funerals.

True False

8. Giving cash is considered the best gift for close friends in the UK.

True False

9. Buying a very expensive gift can make the receiver feel uncomfortable.

True False

10. Giving scissors or knives is believed to bring good luck to the friendship.

True False

Tapescript & Detailed Explanations:

PART 1: Dialogue

Sarah: ...we decided to move it to Saturday.

Sarah: The principal said we can use the cafeteria.

Sarah: My mom suggested making spring rolls.

Sarah: Why don't we buy some paper lanterns?

Sarah: Let's organize some traditional folk games instead.

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PART 2: Monologue

In the UK... We usually open the gift immediately in front of the giver.

Avoid white lilies... often used at funerals.

Giving cash to friends is often seen as a bit impersonal or lazy.

Spending too much money... might make the receiver feel uncomfortable.

Never give sharp objects like knives... believed that these items will "cut" the friendship.