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What are common after-school activities children and teenagers might be involved in during a normal school week?

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Learning about the culture is another important part of travel and sightseeing. What customs should visitors be aware of when visiting a home in your country? What should and shouldn’t people do? What are the expected customs and behaviors in this situation?
HELPFUL TIP: The manner of greeting someone [...]

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Look at the list of TV programs below. Which shows interest you most? Discuss your answers:
nature, documentary, news, game, home improvement, reality, cartoon, fitness or exercise, soap opera or drama, talk, sitcom, cooking
HELPFUL TIP: Watching TV in a foreign language can be a useful way of improving your language [...]

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What are common traffic violations and how do they threaten public safety (for example, following cars too closely, or tailgating, can result in rear end collisions if the car if front of you stops suddenly)?
HELPFUL TIP: Be aware of the speed limits for different areas in your city [...]

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What questions might you ask a taxi driver before and after you board the taxi?
HELPFUL TIP: Be sure to show your appreciation by giving taxi drivers a tip. That is an important part of their income.

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What kinds of items would you find being sold at a flea or street market? Would you ever go to such a market to shop? Why or why not?
HELPFUL TIP: Be prepared to haggle with sellers at a flea market to see if they will lower the price on [...]

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What kinds of snacks, candy, and other items can you buy at school or from the store? When you are thirsty, what do you usually drink: water, a soda like Coke or Pepsi, or fruit juice?
HELPFUL TIP: Buying and eating a variety of snacks and candy is a part [...]

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