Cover of the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 30

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Workbook 7 - Clothes and cultural identity for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Listen again and answer the following questions.

Answer

  1. The couple from the country was dressed in a simple and humble manner.
  2. They went to Harvard University.
  3. No, they didn't have an appointment.
  4. The secretary was surprised to see them because they had been waiting for hours.
  5. While they were waiting, the secretary was busy with her tasks.
  6. When the president finally appeared, he greeted them with a "What can I do for ya?"
  7. The couple wanted to give a building as a memorial to their son who attended Harvard and passed away.
  8. The president laughed at them because he thought they wanted a statue, but they actually wanted to give a whole building.
  9. The couple left and went on to establish Stanford University as a beautiful tribute to their son.
  10. The story is called "Don't judge a book by its cover" because the president initially dismissed the couple's idea, not realizing the incredible contribution they were willing to make. It teaches us not to judge someone based on appearances or assumptions.

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