Exercise 01: Complete the sentences with “should/ 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 in brightly 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 because all 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’s disrespectful.
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 to push food onto your spoon.
11. You ________ stay up too late because it’s not good for your health.
12. No one ________ be late for school tomorrow because we will have an exam.
13. I think there _________ a garbage dump in front of the restaurant.
14. You ___________ go for a check-up regularly.
15. I think you _________ be more tactful.
16. __________ you have any questions, please write me an email.
17. What ____________ I do to learn better?
18. My father thinks that I __________ be so into computer games.
19. The candidates _________ be here before 10am, or they will be disqualified.
20. You _______ learn about some cultural features of the country you are going to visit.
21. Mary ___________ take any pills before seeing the doctor.
22. __________ James apply for the job at this company? - Yes, he should.
23. How much time __________ I spend on this task?
24. Old people ___________ work too hard. They need an abundance of time to relax.
25. Parents ____________ let their children expose to smartphones at an early age
