Lesson 2

Taste Culture, Understand Better

Listen and Speak 1

Listen [page 32]

1 M Jenny, it’s way past our lunch time. Why don’t we grab a bite? I’m starving.

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W I’m having so much fun here on the beach that I totally lost track of time.

M It’s OK. This beach is one of the best in Korea. Do you want to have some fried chicken delivered?

W Is that possible?

M Sure. You can have almost anything delivered in Korea.

W I’m surprised that delivery men can find their customers on a crowded beach like this.

M Delivery service is popular in Korea. Just name it, and you can get it delivered right away.

W Awesome!

2 W Now that the salted cabbage is ready, we need to make the Gimchi paste.

M What can I do, Mom?

W Please crush the garlic and ginger. I’ll slice the radishes and onions before I mix them all together with ground red pepper.

M Is that all we need for the paste?

W Well, I need to add some salted squid to the mixture. Then the paste will be ready to be put on the cabbage.

M I’m surprised that we put salted squid in Gimchi.

W People use different ingredients when making Gimchi. That’s why the taste of Gimchi varies from region to region.

M That’s interesting. We should be proud of Gimchi as a traditional food.

W You can say that again.

Listen and Speak 2

Listen [page 33]

1 M Hi, Minju. I heard you traveled to Spain during the break. How was your trip?

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W It was fun, but I had a hard time finding shops that were open at siesta.

M Siesta? What’s that?

W Siesta is a long break for napping, usually from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Most restaurants and shops are closed during siesta.

M Why do they sleep at midday?

W It’s because the weather there is too hot and sticky to work at midday.

M How interesting!

W If you ever go to Spain, make sure you don’t go shopping during siesta.

2 W Have you thought of a topic for our social studies presentation on cultural differences?

M Well, what do you think about table manners from around the world?

W Have you found anything interesting?

M Yes, I found out that finishing up your plate is considered impolite in China.

W Really? It’s impolite in Korea to leave any food on the plate, isn’t it?

M Yes, but not in China. If you finish up your plate, it suggests to your host that he did not give you enough food.

W Wow, that sounds a bit strange.

M Cultures are just different. Make sure you don’t finish up your plate if you’re invited for a meal in China.

W I see. Let’s put this on the list for our presentation topic.

In Real Life

Listen [page 34]

M Good afternoon, folks. I’m Tony, your tour guide for today. Now we’re going to look around Thingvellir National Park, where you can see the remains of Iceland’s first open-air assembly established in 930. This place is symbolically meaningful to Icelanders in that many of their major historic events took place here. UNESCO designated the park as a World Heritage Site in 2004. Besides, the park is famous for its scenic beauty. It’s located in an active volcanic area, so you can see various geological features and wildlife. Please make sure you don’t take anything—ot even a tiny stone from the park when you leave the site. Enjoy your time.

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Wrap-up Test  [page 50]

1 W Roy, it’s almost 7 o’clock. Aren’t you hungry?

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M Yeah, now that you mention it, I’m pretty hungry. Watching the soccer game on the big screen by Hangang sure is fun!

W Absolutely! Do you feel like getting some Chinese food?

M That would be great. But where? I don’t see any Chinese restaurants around here. Do we have to leave our spot here?

W Not at all. We can have almost anything delivered in Korea.

M You mean they can deliver food here to the river park? I’m surprised that they can find us in such a crowded place.

W Getting food delivered has become a part of Korean culture.

M What a fascinating place Korea is!

2 W Minsu, let’s go to the movies this Friday.

M I’m sorry I can’t. I was invited to dinner at Michael’s house on Friday.

W Oh, cool! Is this your first time visiting an American home?

M Yes, and I’m a bit worried. Is there anything I should be aware of?

W There’s no need to worry. Just make sure you don’t talk with your mouth full when you have dinner.

M I see. Maybe I’ll just keep quiet at the dinner table.

W No. That’s not what I mean. American people love to chat at the dinner table. It’s just that it’s impolite to open your mouth while chewing food.

M I get it. Thank you for the advice.

W You’re welcome. I hope you have a good time with Michael.