Chapter ES People take on the challenge of learning English for many reasons. For example, it may help them advance in their career, it is used internationally for science and business, and itis the most common language on the internet. To improve their skills, students of English often study or work in one of over 45 countries. in this chapter, we will look at ‘two popular destinations. The first reading gives useful information about the United States and some of the customs and attitudes of its people. ‘The second reading presents fects about Canada and discusses the qualities that visitors will find in Canadians that make them different from ‘their neighbors to the south. &£ A person who can not tolerate small difficulties can never accomplish great things. 39 —Chinese proverb> Petras tre oR stom sll El (00k at the photo below. what's happening? Where do you think this photo is taking place? ‘The quote on the opposite page mentions tolerating “small cifficulties.” what kinds of small difficulties do you think the man in the photo has had to tolerate in order to become a successful athlete? El This chapter examines some of the typical greetings in different parts of the world. How do you think greeting someone froma different culture could present a “new challenge"?