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The document contains extra questions about two passages on cultural traditions and rituals. The first set of questions ask about pronouns and their meanings in the first passage. The second set asks similar pronoun questions about the second passage on kung fu, as well as questions about attitudes. The final sections provide vocabulary practice with words from the passages, including filling in charts and completing sentences.

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Reading Explorer2 Unit 4 Extra Questions Students

The document contains extra questions about two passages on cultural traditions and rituals. The first set of questions ask about pronouns and their meanings in the first passage. The second set asks similar pronoun questions about the second passage on kung fu, as well as questions about attitudes. The final sections provide vocabulary practice with words from the passages, including filling in charts and completing sentences.

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Chapter 4: Traditions and Rituals

Extra Questions for 4A: Living Treasures (pp. 54-56)

1. Find these pronouns in the passage. What does each one refer to?
a. these (paragraph A, line 6) ____________________________________________
b. their (paragraph C, line 2) _____________________________________________
c. These (paragraph C, line 5) ____________________________________________
d. her (paragraph E, line 4) ______________________________________________
e. It (paragraph G, line 2) _______________________________________________
f. they (paragraph G, line 3) _____________________________________________

2. Why does the writer use Cécile Duvel’s quotation in paragraph G?


“The more globalized the world becomes, the more important it is not to lose these
traditional roots.”
a. emphasize the importance of the traditional roots in a globalized world
b. to explain the importance of globalisation in today’s developing world
c. to inform the reader about the roots of cultural traditions in the world

3. In paragraph F, the word declining is closest in meaning to ____.


a. developing
b. decreasing
c. discovering

4. In paragraph E, the word marks is closest in meaning to ____.


a. writes
b. prevents
c. shows

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Extra Questions for 4B: The Changing Face of Kung Fu (p. 61)

1. Find these pronouns in the passage. What does each one refer to?
a. it (paragraph A, line 8) ____________________________________________
b. they (paragraph E, line 8) ____________________________________________

c. It (paragraph C, line 3) ____________________________________________


d. him (paragraph D, line 5) ____________________________________________
e. them (paragraph E, line 4) ____________________________________________
f. their (paragraph F, line 3) ____________________________________________

2. According to paragraph C, what is Hu’s attitude towards kung fu in movies?


a. enthusiastic
b. disapproving
c. indifferent

3. According to paragraphs D and E, what’s Hu’s attitude towards the future of kung fu?
a. optimistic
b. violent
c. anxious

4. In paragraph E, the word wealthy is closest in meaning to ____.


a. rich
b. cruel
c. selfish

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Unit 4 Vocabulary Revision

A. Complete the sentences with the correct words from the table given and make the
necessary changes. There are two extra words.
defence publicity hospitality remind ensure
basis intangible convince die out heritage

1. We have planned an exciting ___________________ campaign with our advertisers.


We believe that our product will be very popular in a short time all around the world.
2. Expert advice and support are the ___________________ for the rehabilitation
programme. This programme cannot function well without them.
3. I’d love to have lunch next Wednesday, but you have to ___________________ me as
I may forget it.
4. There are several very old buildings and places that are important historically in South
America and these monuments are a significant part of the cultural
___________________ there.
5. Common sense and creativity are some of ___________________ qualities that we are
looking for in an employee. They have value, but it is difficult to describe them in our
business.
6. They said we should stay another night, but I didn’t want to take advantage of their
___________________. They were really friendly and welcoming to us.
7. The country is changing very quickly and many of the old traditions are
___________________. This means they are becoming less common and will finally
disappear.
8. Interviewing is a skill that is developed over time, requiring preparation and practice.
It is your chance to have a conversation with interviewer, make connections with them
and most importantly, ___________________ the employer that you are the ideal
candidate for the position.

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B. Fill in the chart with the correct word forms. Some categories can have more than one
form. Use a dictionary if necessary. An X indicates there is no form in that category or it
is not asked.

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb


approve X
diverse

identity X
promote X

inspired X

accept
violence
respect

C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word given in brackets from the
chart.
1. The government aims to provide permanent residence for people who lost their homes
in the earthquake, so the president promised to speed up building ________________for
the victims of the earthquake. (APPROVE)
2. It is natural that there is a ___________________ of opinions within the organization.
Thanks to these different views, we can come up with more creative projects. (DIVERSE)
3. After years of research, scientists have ___________________ the virus that is
responsible for the disease. Now, they are working on the ways to put an end to this
virus. (IDENTITY)
4. You can help to ___________________ peace within your community by encouraging
good relationships with your neighbours, learning more about your community’s history,
and taking action to deal with violence. (PROMOTE)

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5. Looking to heroes of the past is a familiar source of ___________________. They can
help you to find new and original ideas for something you will do. (INSPIRED)
6. Smoking is no longer considered socially ___________________ by many people. It is
such a bad behaviour! (ACCEPT)
7. According to recent numbers, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men are victims of domestic
___________________ or abuse in their lifetime. You are not alone! You have rights! You
can get help! (VIOLENCE)
8. I don’t think these companies have any ___________________ for the environment.
They pollute rivers and seas and only care about their own profits. (RESPECT)

D. As in ensure, the prefix en- means “make or cause”. It can be added to some adjectives
and nouns to make verbs. Complete the sentences using the words in the box making
necessary changes.

able danger joy rich large courage

1. I would like to thank everyone who has ___________________ and supported me.
2. Smoking during pregnancy ___________________ your baby’s life.
3. It was a wonderful vacation- we ___________________ every minute of it.
4. Recent innovations with computer aided design ___________________ us to
produce magazines which are more creative, efficient and cost effective.
5. The wireless keyboard has a button for ___________________ text to make it easier
to read at a distance.
6. These trips give our students the opportunity to ___________________ their
independent studies in geography and history.

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