Unit 2. Cultural diversity

A night shift
attempt
mischievous
Join hands
Under pressure
Close - knit
caring
obedient
supportive
Make comparisons (p.23)
In America
In Vietnam
Two generations live in a home
Old-aged parents live in nursing home
…………………..
People live in extended or nuclear family
Old-aged parents still live with their children and take care of their grandchildren
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. What is the difference between “romantic marriage” and “contractual marriage”?
2. What are the key values of the solid relationship between wives and husbands?
UNIT 2: CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Task 1: Guessing the meaning in context
precede (v) ≠ follow
determine (v) = find out
confide in (v) =
Sacrifice (v)
be obliged to (v)
= be responsible for
Task 2: Reading comprehension
Home work
In some countries, marriages are arranged by the parents but in other cases, people choose their own marriage partner.

Discuss both systems and state which one do you think is better.