Understanding Cultural Differences

In the bustling halls of Jefferson High School, Sarah noticed her classmate, Juan, looking distressed. Juan, who recently moved from a different country, seemed overwhelmed by the cultural differences. Sarah decided to approach Juan with empathy. What does Sarah observe about Juan in the passage?

• Juan's excitement about cultural differences
• Juan's distress, possibly due to cultural adjustments

During a group project, Alex realized that his teammate, Mei, was hesitant to share her ideas. Mei, an international student, may have felt uncertain about expressing herself in English. Alex decided to encourage Mei and make her feel comfortable sharing her thoughts. What does Alex understand about Mei in the passage?

• Mei is not a team player
• Mei may feel uncertain about expressing herself in English

In the cafeteria, Maya observed her friend Carlos sitting alone and looking upset. Carlos, who comes from a different cultural background, was homesick. Maya approached Carlos, acknowledging his feelings, and offered her support. Why is Carlos upset in the passage?

• He is having a bad day
• He is homesick

At the community event, Jake noticed Aisha struggling with a cultural misunderstanding. Instead of laughing at the situation, Jake decided to explain the cultural nuances to Aisha and help her navigate the event. How does Jake respond to Aisha's cultural misunderstanding?

• He explains the cultural nuances and helps her navigate the event
• He criticizes Aisha's lack of cultural awareness

In the school library, Emily noticed her friend Omar sitting alone with a book in hand. Omar, an exchange student, seemed engrossed in the book but also a bit lonely. Emily decided to strike up a conversation and learn more about Omar's interests. What is Emily's observation about Omar in the passage?

• Omar is feeling lonely despite being engaged in a book
• Emily is uninterested in Omar's feelings

During a class discussion, Taylor noticed her peer, Ali, avoiding eye contact and fidgeting nervously. Recognizing these social cues, Taylor approached Ali after class to check if everything was okay. What social cues does Taylor notice in Ali during the class discussion?

• Ali is confident and engaged
• Ali avoids eye contact and fidgets nervously

At a cultural event, Ethan saw his friend Mia feeling uncomfortable due to unfamiliar traditions. Ethan decided to explain the cultural significance behind the practices, making Mia feel more at ease. Why is Mia feeling uncomfortable in the passage?

• She is uninterested in cultural events
• She is unfamiliar with the traditions

During a team meeting, Carlos predicted that his teammate, Sofia, might feel stressed about the approaching deadline. Carlos approached Sofia, offering assistance and acknowledging the pressure. What does Carlos predict about Sofia in the passage?

• Sofia might feel stressed about the approaching deadline
• Carlos is not concerned about Sofia's feelings

In a conversation with his friend Jay, Marcus noticed that Jay seemed reluctant to share personal experiences. Marcus decided to respect Jay's boundaries and not press him further. What does Marcus decide to do in the passage?

• Press Jay further to share personal experiences
• Respect Jay's boundaries and not press him further

During a group project, Emily validated her teammate, Javier's, ideas by acknowledging their unique perspective. She ensured that everyone in the group appreciated the diversity of thoughts. How does Emily contribute to the group project in the passage?

• She criticizes Javier's perspective
• She validates Javier's ideas by acknowledging their unique perspective