📖 Unit 6: Lifestyles - Reading lớp 8

Cultural differences occur wherever you go abroad. When visiting another country, you should be aware of those differences and respect them. Here are some (1) ______ on how to fit in.

Every traveller to a foreign country feels (2) ______ at some point. How you act may make locals laugh. Your best defense is a sense of humor. If you can laugh off eating with the wrong hand in India, locals will be more accepting of you.

Wearing proper clothes is important too (3) ______ locals will judge you by what you wear. In some Middle Eastern countries, exposing your flesh is forbidden, especially if you are a woman. So (4) ______ your torn jeans at home.

Also be (5) ______ about expressing emotions. Getting angry in Southeast Asia just makes you look silly. In some countries it is unwise to kiss in public.

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Different Lifestyles Around The World

My family moved to Sweden because of my dad's job. I went to school there for a year. Well, I didn't like it. The class was so noisy. Students would ask questions all the time. They spoke while the teacher was speaking and shouted at each other. They even sat under their desks. They sometimes called teachers by their first name. I thought it was rude! It's quite different from studying in my country.

Lan Tran, Viet Nam

I went to a foreign country and stayed with my friend's family. When I arrived, they showed me a dog and asked: "Do you like this dog?" I said: "Yeah, yeah." When it was time for dinner, I went to the kitchen and saw a plate of steaming meat. I asked: "What is this?" and they all said: "Dog meat". Oh God! They cooked the dog! I said I liked the dog, and they cooked it. I started crying, and broke down at the table.

Paul Bennett, England

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We all want to have a healthy life and do a lot of things to stay healthy. Healthy living has a different meaning (1) ______ different people, but some of these habits are pretty simple and should be followed by everyone in order to have a happy and healthy life.

Many people try to keep fit by getting some (2) ______ a few times a week, perhaps by going for a swim, by jogging in a park, or by playing active games like football or tennis. Dancing classes are also popular. Moreover, (3) ______ a balanced diet and having enough sleep are essential too. Getting fresh air is also very important for your health, and taking few moments to get out of your chair to (4) ______ a breath of fresh air can improve your mood.

To sum up, a relaxed lifestyle, a balanced diet and plenty of (5) ______ air and exercise – these things are all important.