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6 Culture focus Stereotypes
ster•e•o•type noun [C] UK
US
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a fixed idea or picture that many people have of a person or thing. Often it is not true in reality.
A
In your opinion, which nationalities do these adjectives describe? formal friendly fun-loving hard-working noisy rich polite
B
C
poor punctual quiet romantic serious sporty
Work with a partner. Compare your ideas in 6A. Tell your partner the reasons for your choice.
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Listen to three people talking about stereotypes and complete the chart.
What do foreigners think about your country?
Jack, Australia
Kavitha, India
Huang, China
sari
gray suits
The people Activities
surfing, . . .
Clothes Food
D
Work with a partner. What do you think people from other countries think about your country and its people? Make some notes and then tell the class. People often think that . . . In fact, that’s not true. We . . .
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