The key answer of exercise 6
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 4A - An open book for the textbook English File Advanced - Student's Book with authors Christina Latham-Koenig, Clive Oxenden, Jerry Lambert and Kate Chomacki from Oxford University Press
Question
Read the extracts and check your ideas from a. What does each word tell you about the culture of the country?
Answer
- sobremesa → that the Spanish are convivial and like spending a long time at the table with friends. They value food and friendship.
- ta'arof → that politeness and hospitality are very highly valued in Iran