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1. Read the title of the article and predict 2. From reading the title, why do you think
what the article will be about: the article was written?
a. the importance of being on time should be a. to stress the importance of being punctual
taught to all cultures b. to make the reader aware of how different
b. being punctual cultures feel about punctuality
c. the importance of being on time differs c. to show that all cultures feel the same
among cultures about punctuality
As a result of his study, the professor learned that the Brazilian students
were not being disrespectful to him. Instead, they were simply behaving in the
appropriate way for a Brazilian student in Brazil. Eventually, the professor was
able to adapt his own behavior so that he could feel comfortable in the new culture.
I. Now read the entire article and answer the questions that follow.
II. Choose True (T) or False (F) for the following statements
1. As a result of the study, the professor changed the Brazilian students' behavior
2. In a Brazilian class, many students probably leave immediately after the class is finished.
3. Most North Americans think a person who is late is disrespectful.
4. In Brazil, most successful people ar expected to be on time.
III. Write down the number of the paragraph in which the following main idea appears.
1. A discussion between the professor, American and Brazilian students about their
perceptions of lateness in different situations. (Paragraph ……….)
2. How Americans and Brazilians react if someone is late. (Paragraph ……….)
3. The outcome of the professor's study led him to alter his behavior. (Paragraph ……….)