Unit 07. Cutural Diversity. Lesson 1. Getting started

UNIT 7
CULTURAL DIVERSITY
PART 1: GETTING STARTED
WEDDINGS IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY
WEDDINGS DURING 60S AND 70S
WEDDINGS DURING 80S AND 90S
MODERN WEDDINGS

Maria:Hi Kevin!What are you reading
Kevin : Hello Maria! I’m reading a book about Vietnamese Wedding
Maria: I see. Do you need the information for a school assignment?
Kevin: Yes. I`m preparing for my presentation about the similarities and differences between a traditional Vietnamese wedding and a modern one.
Maria: That`s interesting! So what are the similarities?
Kevin: Both weddings include the proposal ceremony, the engagement ceremony and the wedding ceremony.
Maria: And the differences?
Kevin: The ceremonies are less complicated in modern weddings.
Maria: Sounds better. I guess the bride and groom will be much happier if they don`t have to waste money on unnecessary things.
Kevin: Well, in fact, wedding expenses these days are much greater than in the past.
Maria: Why`s that? What`s the biggest cost?
Kevin: The reception is the most expensive especially if it is held in a big hotel.
Maria: I guess the couples get support from their families.
Kevin: Yes, of course. Some parents cover most expenses of the wedding. The bride and groom also get money as presents from the guests.
Maria: Sounds good. They`re surely the happiest people on their wedding day no matter what the costs are!
Kevin: That`s true.
Maria: Well, I have to go now. Good luck with your presentation!
Kevin: Goodbye!
Assignment(N)= homework
proposal ceremony(n)
engagement ceremony(n)

Complicated (adj) = complex
>< uncomplicated
If it doesn`t look too complicated, maybe I can fix it.
Expenses(n)= spending
Reception(N)= welcoming or greeting
Assignment(N)= homework
proposal ceremony(n)
engagement ceremony(n)

Complicated (adj) = complex
>< uncomplicated
Expenses(n)= spending
Reception(N)= welcoming or greeting
1. What is the conversation about?
a.The Vietnamese weddings
b.The Vietnamese
c.The Vietnamese idea of success

Read the conversation again and choose the best answer for the question.
superstitions
1. Why is Kevin reading a book about Vietnamese weddings?



2. What are the similarities between a traditional Vietnamese wedding and a modern one?


3. How have wedding ceremonies changed?


4. Do the couples get any kind of support?

 
Read the conversation again and answer the questions.
 Because he is preparing for his presentation about the similarities and differences between a traditional Vietnamese wedding and a modern one.
 They follow the same core procedure which consists of the proposal ceremony, the engagement ceremony and the wedding ceremony.
 The modern weddings are less complicated.
 Yes, they get some help from their parents and the attending guests.