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IV. Correct a mistake 1. Last week I had dinner with a French family and they had very interesting table manners. 2. It's the custom for guests to take off their footwear before going into a Japanese house. 3. If you are a guest, when arriving or leaving the house, you should greet all people present, even children. 4. Although pizza is a traditional Italian dish, it is popular not only in Italy but also around the world. 5. Tipping is not a custom in my country, so you don't have to tip if you don't want to. 6. Although they are not Christian, the family has the custom of giving presents at Christmas. 7. There is a tradition in our family of having lunch together on the second day of the first lunar month. 8. My friend told me that in her country it is impolite to rest your hands on your lap. V. Rewrite the following sentences 1. This is the first time my sister has made a speech. 2. Her father started working on his project 2 weeks ago. 3. I wish we could come back here next month. 4. He used to work harder than he does now. 5. According to tradition, people in this area worship their ancestors. 6. It's not necessary to read all these volumes. 7. When did you build this stilt house? 8. It's more convenient to live in a big city than in a village. 9. The kids don't have to wear uniform when they go to school. 10. There didn't use to be as many traffic accidents as there are now. VI. Complete the passage The Obon dance is a (B. traditional) Japanese dance. They perform this dance (A. honoring) their ancestors. The Obon dance (A. is seen) in the Obon festival in mid-August in many regions of Japan and in mid-July in (D. other) regions. There are many forms in different regions (B. but) the most typical form is circle dance. To perform it, they (C. make) a circle around a yagura, a high wooden stage, and then some dancers move clockwise, and some counter-clockwise. This is one of the most important traditions, (C. so) a lot of people come back to (A. reunite) with their families during the Obon festival.