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D. Circle the correct option. Tick if both are possible.
1. The Eiffel Tower can’t / must be one of the most iconic monuments in the world.

2. For a long time, people said you can see the Great Wall of China from space, but it can’t / could be
true.
3. If you go to Canada in January, take lots of warm clothes as the temperatures could / might be
very low.
4. When you travel to Pisa in Italy, you can / might like to take the typical “holding up the tower” photo.
5. It can / must be incredible to travel across Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway.

6. You may / might need some vaccinations if you travel to India.
7. You might / must like to try “fried” ice cream if you’re ever in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
8. It can / can’t be easy travelling if you’re a vegan. For example, in Korea, food is often cooked with fish
sauce, and even vegetable bibimbap often has an egg on top.

E. Are these sentences true for your country? Rewrite any
sentences that are incorrect.

1. In the UK, you have to drive on the left.
2. In Japan, people may push you to get onto a bus or train.
3. In China, you mustn’t point with your finger. You have to use
your whole hand.
4. In Kuwait, women shouldn’t wear skirts above their knees.
5. In Iceland, you should shower without your swimsuit on before
going in a public pool.

6. In Russia, people might think you’re crazy if you smile too much
for no reason.
7. In Nepal, you should only use your right hand when eating
food by hand.
8. In Peru, you may haggle in markets.

F. Work with a partner.
1. Do you think people should learn about local customs
before visiting a country? Or should local people accept any
mistakes because they are tourists?
2. Find five rules and tips for another country. How are they similar
or different to your country?

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