3A 6 3 4 Discuss the questions.


a Can you translate jugaad, sisu, meraki and nunchi into your own language? What do you think of these ideas?


b Is there a special word or idea in your culture? c Which other cultures have a special word?


6 4 5


Look at the words highlighted in purple in the four posts in 2. Do the words have a positive or negative meaning? Can any of the words have both?


a crazy b quiet c lovely


In pairs. Match the words with their opposites. noisy


simple


d complicated e boring f modern g rude


6


traditional sensible horrible polite


interesting


Underline the correct adjective to complete the sentences. Compare with a partner.


a This classroom is very noisy / quiet. Everyone is speaking loudly. b I live in a very traditional / modern house. It is only two years old. c I think English grammar is really simple / complicated. It’s easy! d We are very rude / polite to the teacher. We always say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. e My friends are crazy / sensible. They play computer games until 1 a.m. every night! f Our teacher is lovely / horrible. He always shouts at us!


Example This classroom is not noisy. It’s quiet. 7 Which sentences in 6 are true for you? Explain to your partner.


8 3 4


Think about these questions for five minutes on your own. Then discuss in groups. Present a summary of your discussion to the class.


a What do you like/dislike about your country? b Which words from this lesson could you use to describe it?


9 3 4


c What is an important word or idea in your language? How can you explain it? Is there a similar word in English? Go to page 168 for a research task about other countries that have special words and ideas.


English for the 21st Century • Unit 3 45 C21


LIFE SKILLS: Avoiding national stereotypes See page 52➝


FOCUS Antonyms


Many words have antonyms – words that have the opposite meaning. It is useful to learn antonyms because it helps you understand the meanings of words and store vocabulary. Sometimes an antonym can be a different word, e.g., good/bad, or the same word with a prefix, e.g., convenient/inconvenient.


Think of three examples of antonyms using a different word or the same word.


Expression


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