Unit 1
greeting / to greet
You might feel this way if someone makes fun of you because you make a mistake.
embarrassed
Another way to say "commit a crime" is _____?
breaking the law
This word means "confusing."
puzzling
A popular way to study is to _____ words while reading a text.
highlight
In many cultures, people do this when they first meet. In the U.S., however, people don't usually do this.
People usually feel _____ when they have to wait in line for a long time.
annoyed
A person who makes an illegal copy is known as _____?
a forger
What kind of animal is thought to be unlucky in the U.S.?
black cat
Some people say you need to have _____ to be successful. So it's all up to chance.
luck
What are two questions you shouldn't ask someone the first time you meet in the U.S.?
Possible answers:
- What is your religion?
- How old are you?
- Are you married? / Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
This person's job is to solve mysteries.
a detective
Writing someone's name in _____ ink is bad luck in some countries.
red
perserverance
What is one thing you shouldn't do when having a conversation with someone in the U.S.?
- interrupt
- don't maintain eye contact
- don't smile or nod
Sometimes it is hard to understand someone because of their _____. Depending on where you are from, this could be very different.
accent ; dialect
A _____ means someone steals an airplane or bus. But a _____ means someone steals a person.
hijacking ; kidnapping
In U.S. schools, if a student is bad, teachers are not allowed to do this.
corporal punishment
Which expression means "it is difficult to make money."
Money doesn't grow on trees.
In Eastern countries, it is common to _____ when you meet someone, but in Western countries, it is common to _____.
bow ; shake hands
In the U.S., if someone puts one finger over their mouth, this means they want you to _____.
be quiet
Which expression means a bad person can never stop a bad habit and be good?
One a criminal, always a criminal.
When men and women are allowed to study together his is called _____.
coed
Which expression suggests that you shouldn't give someone you know money.
Lend your money and lose a friend.