MODULE 1 IC/IS 1 Culture Video VIDEO: TABLE MANNERS AND FOOD Watch the video about table manners. Then match A to B to make sentences. A 2 VIDEO WORKSHEETS B 1. In Britain, it’s polite to eat a. a compliment for the host. 2. When you eat with your hands, b. with the fork pointing down. 3. In China, an empty plate c. always use the right hand. 4. Belching in China is d. before you tip. 5. In Asia, you need to check e. means you are still hungry. The sentences below are false. Change the words in bold to make the sentences true. 1. In Korea, the host tells the guests to enjoy the meal. 2. In China, the youngest person starts eating first. 3. In Chile, people eat pizza with their hands. 4. In Ethiopia, people eat with chopsticks from a communal plate. 5. In the West, it is polite to leave food on your plate. 6. In Japan, making a noise when you eat is rude. Extra 3 Which facts in the video are similar to or different from the table manners in your country? 4 Talk to your partner about the pictures. Use the words and phrases below to help you. chopsticks • knife and fork • Western • plates • parents • grandparents • communal • Eastern • hands 2 1 3 Advanced Think Ahead 3 Photocopiable © Burlington Books 1 MODULE 1 IC/IS Life Skills Video VIDEO WORKSHEETS VIDEO: I’M SORRY Before You Watch 1 There is a misunderstanding and Ellis gets very angry with Ryan. Have you ever had an argument with a good friend? What was it about? While You Watch 2 Answer the questions. 1. How does Ellis feel at the beginning of the episode? 2. How long does Ellis wait before calling Ryan? 3. What is Ellis’ mistake? 4. How does Ellis feel when he understands his mistake? What does he do? 5. What does Ellis suggest in the end? After You Watch 3 Complete the mini-dialogues with the expressions below. Then practise with your partner. APOLOGISING FORGIVING I’m really sorry That’s OK I didn’t mean it I understand I got it wrong Anyone can make a mistake I won’t do it again Apology accepted 1. A: Why did you take my jacket? B: I thought it was mine. A: . . 2. A: I’m sorry I sent you that text message. It wasn’t very nice. . B: I was really upset. A: . Please forgive me. B: . I’m not nice to you sometimes. Advanced Think Ahead 3 Photocopiable © Burlington Books 2 VIDEO WORKSHEETS 4 Complete the mini-dialogues with ideas of your own. Use the expressions in Exercise 3 to help you. 1. A: I’m sorry I can’t come this evening. It’s Mum’s birthday. B: 2. A: I'm really sorry I'm late. B: 3. A: I was busy all day and I forgot to call you. B: 4. A: B: Well, you made me feel bad. A: B: Advanced Think Ahead 3 Photocopiable © Burlington Books 3