Unit 1 World Traditions and World Englishes

World Traditions and World Englishes

Wrap Up

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Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions.

Script
Anna :
After eating all those durians, I feel so heaty.
Liam :
Heaty? How do you say that in British English?
Anna :
It’s a concept we have in Singapore. In Western terms, I guess you’d say I feel “overheated”.
Liam :
Ah, got it. It’s like feeling warm or having an internal heat after eating certain foods, right?
Anna :
Exactly! What about you, Liam? Do you have any interesting experiences in the Philippines?
Liam :
Oh, yes. I rode a jeepney when I was there. It was so cool!
Anna :
Jeepney? What does it mean?
Liam :
It’s a type of public transportation in the Philippines. It’s like a mix between a jeep and a bus. I’d say it’s equivalent to a bus or a minibus in other countries.
Anna :
Sounds fun! I’d love to ride one if I ever visit the Philippines.