Grammar Revision: Pronouns

Exercise 6. Using online grammar reference resources (for example http://www.englishelp.ru) read about pronouns. You can use the following links:

http://www.englishelp.ru/learn-english/6-grammar/194-pronoun.html

http://www.englishelp.ru/learn-english/grammar/196-personal-pronouns.html

http://www.englishelp.ru/learn-english/grammar/209-possessive-pronouns.html

http://www.englishelp.ru/learn-english/grammar/215-reflexive-pronouns.html

http://www.englishelp.ru/learn-english/grammar/279-indefinite-pronouns.html

http://www.englishelp.ru/learn-english/grammar/292-indefinite-pronoun-one.html

http://www.englishelp.ru/learn-english/grammar/312-universal-pronouns-other.html

http://www.englishelp.ru/learn-english/grammar/296-negative-pronouns.html

 

Exercise 7. Choose the correct pronoun. Translate the sentences.

1. If you’re __________ who likes privacy, your own space, making your own decisions, you probably belong to a culture where the individual is central.

a) someone

b) anyone

c) such

 

2. In general, Finns are not very good at "small talk" and __________ has to accept that silence doesn't necessarily mean that the conversation has stopped.

a) you

b) one

c) somebody

 

3. The individualistic modern industrial world seems to be influencing the character of __________ collective cultures.

a) some

b) any

c) each

 

4. If you are talking to a group, make eye contact with __________ people, and do not focus your attention on one person.

a) all

b) any

c) each

 

5. Canadians and UK citizens have similar preferences regarding personal space, the use of eye contact, and whether or not to touch __________ while speaking to __________.

a) anyone, him

b) each other, other

c) someone, them

 

6. Public display of emotions is __________ that is on the increase in the UK, though still it is better to err on the side of caution here.

a) anything

b) someone

c) something

 

7. __________ people in the UK are monarchists while __________ feel the monarchy is an anachronism.

a) Some, others

b) Many, other

c) few, a few

 

8. Breaking the ice before a business meeting is a good idea and will make __________ more comfortable and able to talk freely.

a) both

b) everyone

c) somebody

 

9. As a general rule, the British would keep emotions hidden from public view as they can make __________ feel uncomfortable.

a) other

b) others

c) another

 

10. In the USA relations between different ethnic communities differ from one state or city to __________.

a) others

b) other

c) another

Vocabulary to learn

1. according to / in accordance              with

2. approve of / disapprove of

3. despite

4. err on the side of caution

5. establish

6. familiar with

7. frequently / frequency

8. indicate

9. junior / senior

10.keep an appointment

11.linear

12.loyalty

13.monochronic/polychronic culture

14. personal space

15. preferences

16. recognise

17. reflect / reflection

18. related concepts

19. stare at

20. strong affiliation with

21. tied together

22. tool

23. touch sb

24. violation

25. waste time

UNIT 5

Controlled Practice: Individualist and Collectivist Cultures (II)

LISTENING:

Exercise 1. There are two different types of cultures – where the individual is seen as central –individualist cultures – and those where the group is the most important unit –collectivist cultures . Listen to Part 8 of the series about culture which deals with the difference between these cultures. Use the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/webcast/tae_whoonearth_archive.shtml)

 

Exercise 2. Complete the table with the key words and phrases from the text.

Independent, dependent on one another, personal happiness, value autonomy, the norms, the duties, the obligations of the group, freedom and choice, self-sufficiency, equality, education and affluence, social and geographic mobility, media output of films and television shows, personal achievement, family values, security, good social relationships, a globalised society, hierarchy, respect for elders, to be in charge of their own lives, social obligations, the dominant type of behaviour

 

1. Individualist Societies:
2. Collectivist Societies:
3. Individualistic Culture Values:
4. Collectivist(ic) Culture Values:
5. The USA Influence:

 

Exercise 3. Listen to Part 8 again. In pairs take turns to answer the questions.

 

1. What is an individualist society?

2. Can you give a definition to a collectivist society?

3. What are the values of individualistic cultures?

4. What are the values of collectivist(ic) cultures?

5. What is the attitude to religion in India?

6. What plays a great importance in Chinese culture?

7. What is a huge problem in Britain?

8. Why do American norms and values influence other cultures?

SPEAKING

 

Exercise 4. Using the key words and phrases prepare a 2-minute talk on one of the following topics:

 

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