Cultural Differences

Reread this paragraph from the text. How does this paragraph add to the building of information in the passage?

• It explains that when people travel, they appreciate their individual cultures more.

• It shows that countries around the world developed their cultures over time.

• It introduces the idea that many countries have similar beliefs.

• It explains that each culture has unique traditions.

What is the MOST LIKELY reason the author included the photographs in this text?

• To show unique features of each country.

• To show how the natural features of each country are different.

• To show how the churches and temples in each country are different.

• To show how the landscapes of each country are similar.

This question has 2 parts. First answer Part A, then Part B. Part A: What inference can be made about why the author talks about the Spanish eating dinner between 9 and 10:30 at night?

• To explain why they eat light meals for dinner.

• To explain why they eat heavy meals at lunch.

• To explain how Spanish mealtimes are different from Thai mealtimes.

• To help the reader understand that Spanish mealtimes are different than many cultures.

Part B: What evidence from the text supports your answer to Part A?

• Probably the most famous Spanish food is tapas.

• They eat their heaviest meal at lunchtime.

• Dinner is a bit different in Spain than in many other places around the world.

• Today, forks and spoons are the most common utensils.

Pick the sentence that BEST describes what the information in the passage shows about the author's opinion of La Sagrada Familia.

• The author believes the building is taking too long to complete.

• The author believes the building is an important part of Spain's culture.

• The author believes the building raises a lot of money for Spain.

• The author believes the building is the most beautiful cathedral in Spain.

What conclusion is most likely true based on the photograph in the Thailand section?

• The photograph shows an example of a Buddhist temple.

• The photograph shows the oldest rock formation in Thailand.

• The photograph shows an example of a Karst formation.

• The photograph was taken many years in the past.

Reread this sentence from "Thailand". Then answer the question. This question has 2 parts. First answer Part A, then Part B. Part A: What can the reader conclude about how the information in "Thailand" is similar to the information in "Spain"?

• People in both cultures have built religious buildings throughout their histories.

• People in both cultures believe in making buildings beautiful.

• People in both cultures believe in working together to accomplish a goal.

• People in both cultures want to be wise.

Part B: What evidence from the text supports your answer to Part A?

• Most people in Spain are Catholic.

• A famous Spanish artist named Antoni Gaudi designed a huge cathedral.

• Construction started in 1882.

• Over 2.5 million people visit this cathedral each year.