71 Working the listening task: Four-word sentence completion You are going to listen to a radio discussion with a cultural anthropologist about customs and traditions in different countries. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, complete the sentences (1–8) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers. 5 B1+ | 6. Klasse | LISTENING | Traditions, trends and lifestyles Use your preparation time well. Read through the questions and predict how the sentence might be completed. While doing the task, listen carefully for paraphrases of the words in the question. Always write something – even if you’re not sure if it’s correct. Top tips Customs and traditions around the world 0 Although music and dance are important in African traditions, many people in Africa also express themselves through . other art forms 1 A male and female couple in African art usually symbolises . 2 The Zulu people of Africa give each other bracelets made of beads instead of . 3 In Iran, a glass of water is thrown after a traveller to ensure . 4 Iranians always serve a glass of water . 5 Chinese people prefer to drink warm water rather than cold water as they believe it cures illnesses and stops people . 6 In Japan, people show gratitude to their hosts by . 7 Guests attending events in Japan should never leave tips because this suggests that . 8 The Japanese are fans of a practice called ‘inemuri’, which translates to . 2i7np9 18 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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