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Project Learning: Make video tour guide

Create a video tour guiding. Take your video tour (real tour or virtual tour) edit the video,
make sure the vidoe has duration is less than five minutes. Ask your teacher to supervise
your projects and give suggestion for best improvement for your next project

D. Reading Focus

1. Reading Exercise 1: Harmony in Greetings

Read the passage bellow and answer the questions.

"Harmony in Greetings: Welcoming Tourists from Japan to
Bali's Cultural Tapestry"

In the vibrant paradise of Bali, Indonesia, tourists from all corners of the globe come together
to experience the island's rich culture and breathtaking landscapes. Among the diverse groups,
a special warmth envelops when greeting tourists from Japan. As visitors from the Land of the
Rising Sun disembark in Bali, the traditional Japanese bow becomes a customary gesture of
respect and acknowledgment. The locals, in turn, reciprocate this gesture with a warm "Selamat
Datang" or "Welcome" in Bahasa Indonesia, creating an atmosphere that beautifully merges
the distinct etiquettes of both cultures.

Greeting tourists from various parts of the world requires an understanding of cultural nuances.
While a handshake is common in Western cultures, a traditional Thai greeting known as the
"wai" involves a slight bow with pressed palms in Thailand. Similarly, in India, a warm
"Namaste" is accompanied by a slight bow and hands pressed together. Such diverse
expressions of welcome not only reflect cultural traditions but also bridge the gap between
hosts and guests, fostering a sense of unity in the tapestry of global tourism. The meeting and
greeting rituals become a fascinating dance, showcasing the beauty of cultural diversity and
the universal desire for connection and understanding.

Questions:
Answer the questions bellow. Choose T for true and F for false.
1. The special warmth mentioned in the passage is felt when greeting tourists from France in
Bali. (T / F )
2. In Bali, the traditional Japanese bow is a customary gesture of respect and acknowledgment.
(T / F )
3. The locals in Bali respond to the Japanese bow with the phrase "Selamat Datang." (T / F )
4. Handshakes are the common form of greeting in Western cultures, according to the passage.
(T / F )
5. The passage suggests that cultural diversity in greetings does not contribute to a sense of
unity. (T / F )
6. The Thai greeting mentioned in the passage is known as the "wai." (T / F )