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Interchange 3 (5. Travel world)

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Travel World,” what kinds of travel stories do you expect to hear?
What do you think “cross-cultural experiences” means?
Which places do you think might appear in this episode about travel?

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Interchange 3 (5. Travel world)

Intro: What is culture shock? (00:00 – 01:08)

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1. What is “culture shock” in the video?

A physical illness you get from traveling
A language test you take after traveling
A feeling of confusion from suddenly being in a new environment
A type of celebration in a new country

2. Why can traditions and customs feel difficult at first?

Because they may seem strange and you may not know what you’re supposed to do
Because you already know exactly what to do
Because expectations are the same everywhere
Because people refuse to talk to visitors

3. What does the host say often happens when you get home after a cross-cultural experience?

You forget everything immediately
You decide never to travel again
You move to a new country permanently
You often have interesting and perhaps humorous stories to tell

Interchange 3 (5. Travel world)

Brazil & Sweden: Greeting differences (01:08 – 02:27)

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1. Where was the interviewee born?

Lima, Peru
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Stockholm, Sweden
Tulum, Mexico

2. What greeting difference does the interviewee mention?

In Brazil people hug; in Sweden people wave from far away
In Brazil people kiss on the cheek; in Sweden people shake hands
In Brazil people bow; in Sweden people clap
In Brazil people never greet each other; in Sweden they always greet

3. How did people react when the interviewee tried to greet the Brazilian way in Sweden?

They were happy and joined in
They didn’t notice at all
They asked for an autograph
They felt the person was “invading my space”

Interchange 3 (5. Travel world)

Peru & Mexico: Transport and meals (02:27 – 04:57)

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1. What difference does the visitor mention about public transportation in Peru?

The bus system is private and drivers try to get people onto their bus
Only trains are allowed in the city center
Buses are free for tourists
There are no buses in the city

2. Why are people yelling “get on my bus”?

They are trying to start a fight with other drivers
They are practicing English
They make money by getting as many people as possible onto their bus
They are warning people about danger

3. What surprised the speaker about lunch with an American partner?

Lunch was only dessert
Lunch was soup and a sandwich, and that was the whole meal
Lunch was never eaten at home
Lunch was served at midnight

Interchange 3 (5. Travel world)

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1. Which topic connects all the interviews in the video?

How to find cheap hotels
How to become a reporter
Cross-cultural experiences and unexpected differences
Learning to drive in new countries

2. Which example from the video is mainly about personal space and greetings?

Kissing on the cheek vs. shaking hands
Eating beans and rice
The private bus system in Peru
Tourists visiting a plaza

3. What is the main idea about culture shock in the introduction?

It only happens to reporters
It can feel confusing at first, but you often get used to things over time
It lasts forever and never gets better
It happens because you refuse to learn any customs

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Interchange 3 (5. Travel world)

Have you ever experienced culture shock (or seen someone else experience it)? What happened?
Which difference in the video (greetings, transportation, or meals) would be the hardest for you to adapt to? Why?
In your culture, what is a “customary” greeting? How does it change with friends vs. strangers?
Do you think travelers should copy local customs right away, or wait until they understand them better? Explain.