Read the article. Then choose the correct answer for each question.
Mean What You Say: The Art of Conversation

It’s always a good idea to study the language of a foreign country before you travel there. But speaking with
someone from another country can involve more than just words in a different language. People in different
countries can have very different customs when they speak.
People in Indonesia, for example, always want to be agreeable and polite, and this means that they don’t like
to say “no.” In their native language (Bahasa Indonesia), there are many ways to say “yes.” But twelve of these
“yes” words actually mean “no”!
Australians are friendly with people, but they value directness. Australians prefer a clear, direct response,
even if it is not the one they wanted.
The French appreciate the art of conversation, which can include arguing as a form of entertainment. In this
case, speakers may interrupt each other frequently. This is considered active participation in the conversation
by both people. It is better than one person lecturing the other.
As in many other Latin American countries, titles are very important in Costa Rica. People’s titles can
indicate their professions, such as Doctor (doctor) or Ingeniero (engineer). Licenciado is used when talking to
someone with a college degree. If someone doesn’t have a professional title, Señor (Mr.), Señora (Mrs.), or
Señorita (Miss) are appropriate.
Example: In which country do people dislike saying no directly?
a. France
b. Australia
[c. Indonesia]
d. Costa Rica
27. Australians prefer to
a. say “yes.”
b. receive a direct answer.
c. say “no.”
d. argue for entertainment.
28. In Indonesia, it is considered polite to
a. agree.
b. argue.
c. be direct.
d. be entertaining.
29. What can you expect to find during an argument in France?
a. anger
b. lecturing
c. interruptions
d. lots of jokes
30. In conversation, Costa Ricans like to
a. argue.
b. interrupt.
c. say “no.”
d. refer to a person’s profession.

What do you say in these situations

1, What do you say when you want to know the way to the post office ?- "...................."

2, What do you say when you want to go out ? - ".........................."

3, What do you say when you want to know the price of the book ? "................."

4, What do you say when you want to know the weather today ? "................................."

5, What do you say when you want to invite your friend hom for dinner ? "...................."

6, What do you say when you want toborrow your friend's ruler ?"...................."

7, What do you say when you want to know the time now ? "..................."

8, What do you say when you want to know your friend ' s phone number ? "..........................."

9, What do you say when you want to help someone ?"......................"

10, What do you say when you want to know the distance between Hanoi and Danang ? "............."

VI. Put the sentences in the correct order to make a meaningful conversation. One has been done for you as the beginning of the conversation. (5 pts)

0. A. What did you do last Sunday?

B.  That sounds good. What time?

C.  It’s about five kilometres.

D.  Oh, that sounds really healthy. How did you go to the supermarket?

E.  OK. See you then.

F.  Really? How far is it from your house to the supermarket?

G. I went to the supermarket with my mother in the morning. In the afternoon, I cycled around West Lake.

H.  It’s not long. About 15 minutes. I like cycling very much. Do you like to cycle around West Lake with me next Sunday?

I.  How about 3 p.m. at my house?

J.  How long does it take you?

K.  My mother and I cycled there. We usually go to the supermarket by bicycle on Sunday. My father used to drive us there when I was small.

Your answers:

0 – A, 1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____5. ____ 6. ____ 7. ____ 8. ____ 9. _____10. _____