Topic 4 Learning about cultures helps us understand better.
世界很大，文化多彩。不同的国家、不同的民族，都有属于自己的风俗、节日与生活方式。上学期我们一起品读各地文化，也明白了：了解文化，能让我们更好地理解他人，理解世界。这个假期，让我们再次走进多元的世界，去感受不一样的文化故事吧！
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情景再现
Hale: Eric, you write with your left hand. Are you left-handed?
Eric: Yes, I am used to doing things with my left hand.
Hale: Then you must be careful when you travel to some countries.
Eric: Why? What's wrong with that?
Hale: Because people in some countries think the left hand is dirty.
Eric: I wonder how they eat pancakes, since they can't use their left hand.
Hale: I don't know, but normally they only use the right hand to eat.
Eric: Do you know whether they can use the left hand to shake hands?
Hale: No, I'm afraid not. You never know what will happen if you use your left hand for shaking hands.
Eric: Well, I have no idea. You really taught me something. Learning about these cultural rules helps people understand each other better.
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小试牛刀
Q1: What is Eric used to?
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Q2: What does Eric think of learning about these cultural rules?
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Q1: He is used to doing things with his left hand.
Q2: He thinks learning about these cultural rules helps people understand each other better.