7 WB video EMPOWER ADV

What problem did the speaker encounter when needing to buy particular colors of bin bags in Japan?

• Difficulty in finding the supermarket

• Difficulty in understanding the currency

• Difficulty in communicating the color needed

• Difficulty in finding the required items

What did the speaker mime to communicate the need for a pink bin bag in Japan?

• Asking for help from a passerby

• Writing the request on a piece of paper

• Pointing at the color pink and making throwing gestures

• Using a translation app on their phone

What did the speaker find difficult when living in an unfamiliar country where they didn't speak the language?

• Engaging in small talk with strangers

• Understanding complex cultural traditions

• Finding employment opportunities

• Navigating from one place to another

How did the speaker suggest dealing with the difficulties of living in an unfamiliar country?

• Avoiding interactions with locals

• Staying within the expat community

• Reading more about the culture on the internet

• Relying solely on tourist information

What advice did the speaker give for learning the language and culture of an unfamiliar country?

• Only interact with people who speak the same language

• Be shy and nervous when trying to learn the language

• Take every opportunity to talk to different people and learn the language

• Avoid talking to people as much as possible

Watch video 7b. Choose the correct words to

complete the sentences.

Adelaide thinks it’s difficult at first because ​​ (a)  

friends already exist

• groups of friends already exist
• nobody makes an effort

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complete the sentences.

Adelaide wouldn’t recommend ​​ (a)  

to make friends.

• trying
• waiting

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complete the sentences.

Laurence feels people might be talking about you ​​ (a)   at first.

• openly
• secretly

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complete the sentences.

Laurence suggests that you should ​​ (a)   .

• try different things
• stick to your own job

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complete the sentences.

All three speakers recommend trying to be ​​ (a)   .

• professional
• sociable