Exercise 5. Work in pairs. Make a list of key words and phrases that deal with culture shock. Using the key words and phrases take turns to tell your partner about:
- what culture shock is and why people experience it;
- the “honeymoon” phase of culture shock;
- the “homesickness” phase of culture shock;
- the “integration” phase;
- the “adjustment” phase;
- reverse culture shock.
WRITING
Exercise 6. What advice would you give to people who experience culture shock? Browse the Internet for advice on how to get over culture shock.
Exercise 7. Summarise the information you have found in a short essay “How to get over culture shock” (200-250 words).