Travel and Cultures

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Traveling isn’t just going to new places but also getting to know different cultures. Each place you visit has its own unique culture, like its history, language, food, music, and sports. When you go to Italy, for example, you can try their delicious pizza and pasta and learn some Italian phrases. In China, taste traditional rice and dumplings and give speaking Mandarin a shot. Or in Brazil, watch a live football game or dance the samba! Diving into these cultures helps us understand people better and make friends from all over the world. So, traveling is like going on an educational adventure. By getting up close and personal with a place’s culture, you don’t just make your trip better, but you also learn so much more about the world.

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Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the passage, what does traveling allow you to do?
   • A. Try new foods only
   • B. Learn different languages only
   • C. Go on an educational adventure and learn about different cultures
   • D. Just take a break from work or school
2. What does the passage suggest about Brazil’s culture?
   • A. It is centered around rice and dumplings.
   • B. It is known for football and the samba dance.
   • C. It is mainly about history and language.
   • D. It is focused on pizza and pasta.
3. What benefit does diving into different cultures offer?
   • A. It makes the trip cheaper.
   • B. It helps us understand people better and make friends.
   • C. It increases job opportunities.
   • D. It improves language skills only.

Match the Definition with the Word

1. An original or inherent atmosphere or quality related to a place or people.
   • A. Adventure
   • B. Culture
   • C. Phrase
   • D. Game
2. The act of moving from one place to another.
   • A. Journey
   • B. Trip
   • C. Traveling
   • D. Walking
3. An educational experience that also includes elements of excitement and discovery.
   • A. Fun
   • B. Game
   • C. Adventure
   • D. Learning

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