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Lesson 7

Preparation

Culture

I’m interested in studying cultures.

I want to learn about cultures

of other countries.
It is important to learn the language

in order to know its culture.
When I was in Canada, I experienced

cultural differences.

Keywords

studying / learned /
Grammar important / cultural

*be interested in + ~ing : It is used when you desire to learn or
know about doing something
► I’m interested in making spaghetti.
► My sister is interested in learning Yoga.
*Preparatory subject : it
Structure: it + be + adjective or noun complement + to + infinitive
► It’s nice to talk to you.

► It’s my goal to run a three-hour marathon.

Questions

1. What country’s culture do you want to know more about?
2. Is it important to know about other nation’s culture?
3. What can you get from other cultures? Vocabulary &
4. What does ‘culture’ mean to you? Expressions
5. Have you ever experienced other cultures?
preparatory: Serving to
make ready or prepare
Sample Answers widen: To make or become
wide in scope or range or
1. I want to know more about American culture. area

2. Yes, it is. It widens our knowledge. (= extend, broaden)
various: different, diverse
3. We can get various viewpoints about our lives. viewpoint: A position from
4. It means to express the lifestyle of a country. which something is ob-
served or considered
5. Yes, I’ve been to China for business trip and
experienced Chinese lifestyle.

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