Global English 4
Name: ……………………………………………….
Class: …………… Date: ……………………………
WEEKLY WORKSHEET WEEK 40
English Festival /15
I. Match the words to the correct description.
1. table a. someone who sets up a party or meal at their home
manner and invites others to join
2. guest b. the old person in the family
3. host c. knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food
4. elderly d. a person who you invite to a party or a meal
member
e. the acceptable way you eat your food,
5. rude especially when eating a meal with others
6. cutlery f. impolite, unkind
II. Read and choose the correct answer for each question.
In England, India and Japan, it is considered good manners to clear
your plate to show you’ve enjoyed and appreciated the meal.
However, in China, clearing your plate means that you think the
host didn’t give you enough food to eat.
In some Middle Eastern countries, eating with your hands is perfectly acceptable.
The right hand is used for handling food. Picking up food with the left hand is
believed to be an insult to the host. In Chile, you must use cutlery when you are
eating.
In South Korea, families have to wait for the eldest member of the family to take a
bite before anyone else is allowed to start eating.
In Thailand, it is rude to use a fork to pick up food from your plate. People
only use forks to push food onto a spoon. The spoon is then put into the
mouth.
In some Asian countries, people use chopsticks to eat. Remember to be very
careful when using chopsticks as you could easily offend your host! You should never:
• stick them upright in your bowl of rice • wave them at someone
• rest them on the table pointing at someone • cross them
• tap them on the bowl • pass food with them
Questions:
1. In which country is it considered good manners to leave some food on your
plate?
A. India B. China C. Japan
2. What should you be very careful about when using chopsticks?
A. Not to eat too quickly
B. Not to offend your host
C. Not to drop food
3. What is the main idea of the text?
A. Different countries have different dining manners
B. Using chopsticks is difficult and requires practice
C. Clearing your plate means different things in different countries
4. In South Korea, when can family members start eating?
A. After the food is served
B. After the eldest member takes a bite
C. After the youngest member takes a bite
5. What does the word insult mean in the sentence, "Picking up food with the
left hand is believed to be an insult to the host"?
A. helpful B. rude C. funny
III. Read and answer the questions. Write at least 4 words.
1. Which countries have you ever been to?
……………I have been to Thailand and Taiwan.……………………………………………
2. Have you ever eaten a meal with a Japanese or Chinese person?
…………… Yes, I have./ No, I haven’t.…………………………………………………………
3. Do you have to wait for the eldest member of the family to take a bite of food before
you start eating?
……………… Yes, we do. / No, we don’t.…………………………………………………………
4. What food can’t you use chopsticks to eat?
……………… I can’t use chopsticks to eat soup.…………………………………
