Question

V. Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t.
1. In Japan, you __________ point at people or things because it’s considered rude.
2. When invited to a Vietnamese home, you __________ bring gifts wrapped inbrightly coloured
paper.
3. You __________ stand up chopsticks in your food between mouthfuls or when finished – it
resembles incense sticks that are burned in memory of the dead.
4. You __________ sweep your house on the first three days of the new year becauseall your
money and success will be swept out too.
5. You __________ smile and say “thank you” when receiving a gift.
6. When travelling on public transport, you __________ avoid loud phone conversations.
7. When visiting Thailand, you _____________ mention the King and do anything
that’sdisrespectful.
8. You __________ take your shoes off when entering homes or temples.
9. You __________ use both hands when giving and receiving things.
10. When dining in Thailand, you __________ eat with your fork, but do use it topush food onto
your spoon.

Answer 1

1. shouldn't

2. should

3. shouldn't

4. shouldn't

5. should

6. should

7. shouldn't

8. should

9. should

10. shouldn't

Answer 2

1. In Japan, you ____shouldn't______ point at people or things because it’s considered rude.
2. When invited to a Vietnamese home, you _____should_____ bring gifts wrapped inbrightly coloured
paper.
3. You _shouldn't_________ stand up chopsticks in your food between mouthfuls or when finished – it
resembles incense sticks that are burned in memory of the dead.
4. You ____shouldn't______ sweep your house on the first three days of the new year becauseall your
money and success will be swept out too.
5. You ____should______ smile and say “thank you” when receiving a gift.
6. When travelling on public transport, you ___should_______ avoid loud phone conversations.
7. When visiting Thailand, you ______shouldn't_______ mention the King and do anything
that’sdisrespectful.
8. You ________should__ take your shoes off when entering homes or temples.
9. You ____should______ use both hands when giving and receiving things.
10. When dining in Thailand, you ______shouldn't____ eat with your fork, but do use it topush food onto
your spoon.