This unit looks at the values which are important in different societies.
I. Make a list of as many expressions connected with “values” as you can:
II. Match the words and expressions to the definitions:
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education |
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respect for others |
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good manners |
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self-discipline |
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c |
tolerance |
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open-mindedness |
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d |
honesty |
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patience |
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e |
friendliness |
g |
sense of humor |
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the quality or condition of being honest - |
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the state or quality of being tolerant - |
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ready acceptance of often new suggestions, ideas, influences, or options - |
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the knowledge or skill obtained or developed by a learning process - |
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training and control of oneself and one's conduct, usually for personal improvement - |
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characteristic of or behaving as a friend - |
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a set of behaviors which mark someone as a civilized and cultured member of a society - |
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the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous - |
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caring for someone else's opinions and feelings as much if not more than your own - |
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The ability to wait for a long time without becoming angry or upset - |
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III. Decide which of following jobs have a high status in your country:
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actor |
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street cleaner |
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doctor |
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student |
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real estate agent |
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teacher |
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journalist |
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university professor |
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police officer |
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vet |
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politician |
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shopkeeper |
IV. Decide which of these factors contribute to a person's good reputation:
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good manners |
education |
a close family |
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a high-status job |
an expensive car |
a large house/apartment |
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success at work |
honesty |
wealth |
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respect of others |
attention to detail |
respect for authority |
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friendliness |
open-mindedness |
fairness |
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self-discipline |
a sense of humor |
appearance |
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even temper |
patience |
tolerance |
