Vocabulary
not exact or true
inaccurate
chocolates
two syllables
two silent letters: o, e
It's expected to bringing flowers if you are invited to a party.
It is not the custom to leave a tip for the server in Germany, except if the service was exceptionally good.
True
two things happen at the same time for no reason
coincidence
/koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
coincidence
Form a sentence with the following expectation:
not ok: be late to a dinner party
It's not acceptable to be late to a dinner party.
It is the custom to kiss two times (one kiss on each cheek) when saying hello to someone in France.
False- it's 3 times (left, right, left)
to decline/ say "no"to (phrasal verb)
turn down
/ˈæŋk.ʃəs/
anxious
There is a variety of flower that you can buy for your hosts.
There is a variety of flowers that you can buy for your hosts.
Pointing at something or something with your lips instead of your fingers is common in Nicaragua.
True
to trick someone to get their money (phrasal verb)
rip off
/ɪnˌθuː.ziˈæs.tɪk/
enthusiastic
When Max was sitting/ had been sitting on the bus, he realized/had realized that he forgot/had forgotten his keys at home.
When Max was sitting on the bus, he realized that he had forgotten his keys at home.
Spitting on the bride at a wedding by all wedding guests is considered to bring good luck for the marriage.
True.
funny in a mean way/ humorously critical
satirical
/ˈet̬.ɪ.kɪt/
etiquette
Find the mistake:
When I can speak English is something I'd be excited about.
Speaking English is something I'd be excited about.
In the Netherlands, you have to ride your bike to all public appointments (to the doctor, the court, the townhall).It's not acceptable to drive your car.
False.