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The key answer of exercise 4

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 6.3 - Vocabulary and skills development for the textbook Navigate Pre-Intermediate B1 - Coursebook with authors Caroline Krantz and Julie Norton from Oxford University Press

Question

Listen again and answer the questions.

  1. When Karina first saw the face masks, why did she think the women were wearing them? What did she learn later?
  2. What does Stefano try not to do when he's with his English friends?
  3. According to Mike, why is it good manners to slurp food in his country?

Answer

  1. She thought that the women wearing the masks were afraid of catching an illness from her. She learnt later that they had a cold and were trying to avoid passing it on to other people.
  2. He tries not to interrupt when other people are speaking.
  3. Because it shows that you are really enjoying your food.

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