Speaking (Cultural diversity) SVIP

a. Joseph: You should wear a traditional outfit. It would be perfect!

b. David: I don't have one. I'll probably just wear a nice dress instead of my usual jeans.

c. David: I'm going to a wedding this weekend. I need to wear something formal.

a. Thomas: Did you go to the festival last weekend? There was so much music and dancing.

b. Thomas: It makes our city more interesting when people share their traditions.

c. Charles: Yes, it was amazing! The traditional costumes were beautiful and so colorful.

a. Mark: Not much, but I'm open to it. Is it good?

b. Daniel: Have you ever listened to music from Latin America? I just discovered a new artist.

c. Daniel: It's so full of energy! It makes me want to learn to dance.

a. Paul: I had to explain a big holiday from my country to my new classmates.

b. Steven: That's a good way to share your culture. It helps everyone understand each other better.

c. Paul: Exactly. It's important to learn about different traditions.

a. Andrew: That's a good idea. It shows I respect their culture.

b. Joshua: You should ask them what's polite to do. They'll be happy to help you.

c. Andrew: I'm going to my friend's house for dinner, but I don't know their customs.

a. Brian: It's bad there. I'm glad they told me so I don't make a mistake.

b. Brian: My friend from another country told me not to use a certain hand gesture.

c. Kevin: That's interesting. What does it mean in their culture?

a. Mary: Our city has signs in three different languages now.

b. Mary: I agree. It shows that we respect all the people who live here.

c. Patricia: That's a good idea. It helps everyone feel more welcome.

a. Linda: I love tacos. They're so easy to make and you can put anything in them.

b. Jennifer: My mom made tacos last night for dinner. They were delicious!

c. Jennifer: Exactly. They're a perfect meal for a party.

a. Susan: Oh, that's a good skill to have. Did you use them?

b. Barbara: I guess so. I'm definitely getting better at trying new things, even if they're difficult.

c. Susan: It's good that you tried, though. It shows you're willing to adapt.

d. Barbara: I tried, but it was really hard! They laughed, but they were very nice about it.

e. Barbara: I went to a family dinner with my friend and they eat everything with chopsticks.

a. Jessica: My friend from China always takes her shoes off when she enters her house. I always forget to do that at my own place.

b. Jessica: Yes, I did. I have to remember to do it every time now.

c. Sarah: It's a nice way to show you respect her customs.

d. Sarah: It's a common custom in many places. Did you do it when you visited her?

e. Jessica: It's teaching me to be more aware of my surroundings and the people in them.

a. Nancy: That's cool! What are you working on?

b. Nancy: I'm excited to see the show. It's great that our school does this.

c. Karen: I'm helping with the costumes for the school's cultural show.

d. Karen: Me too. It's a great way to celebrate how different we all are.

e. Karen: I'm helping with the Indian traditional clothes. They have so many beautiful colors and patterns.

a. Lisa: We'll play some games that are popular in other countries. I'm excited to try them.

b. Lisa: We're having an international sports day at school.

c. Lisa: Definitely. You learn a lot about people just by playing with them.

d. Emily: It's a good way to get to know people from different cultures.

e. Emily: That sounds awesome! What sports will you play?

a. Angela: It's from my grandparents' country. Everyone dances in a big circle.

b. Alex: Oh, that sounds nice. What kind of dancing is it?

c. Alex: That sounds like so much fun, and a good way to bring people together.

d. Angela: My family is going to a folk festival this weekend. They'll have traditional dancing.

e. Angela: It is. It's a very important part of our culture.

a. Taylor: I went to a new restaurant yesterday that serves food from another country.

b. Taylor: It really is. It makes me want to visit that country one day.

c. Jordan: How was it?

d. Jordan: I love trying food from different places. It's a great adventure.

e. Taylor: It was so different from what I normally eat, but it was so good.

a. Casey: It's kind of like listening to music, isn't it? Even if you don't understand, it sounds nice.

b. Morgan: It really does. It's a reminder of how many different people live here.

c. Casey: I heard some people speaking a different language on the bus today.

d. Morgan: I hear a lot of languages in our city. It's amazing.

e. Casey: It makes me proud to live in a place with so much variety.

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I was thinking we should organise a Cultural Diversity Day at our community centre.

• True. Maybe we can invite parents or local restaurant owners to help out?
• That's a cool idea! What activities should we include?
• That's a brilliant idea! And let's not forget about the food stalls. We can call it ‘Flavours of the World'.
• Great name! But we might need help from people who know how to prepare these dishes.
• How about a fashion show with traditional clothing from around the world?

Good thinking. We'll get a more authentic experience that way. Let's start organising!

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Hey, have you noticed how popular Korean culture has become here in Vietnam?

• Right. Films like “Crash Landing on You” and bands like BTS are super popular.
• And the food as well. There are so many Korean restaurants now.
• Yeah, it's incredible! The Korean Wave, or Hallyu, has really made an impact. K-dramas and K-pop are everywhere!
• And it's not just entertainment. Korean fashion and beauty products are really trendy too.
• Right. I think it's great that we're embracing another Asian culture.

I agree. It brings a nice diversity to our own culture.