World Cultures | Intermediate Vocabulary
Talking about World Cultures in English
World cultures refer to the distinct societal beliefs, customs, practices, values, and traditions that characterize groups of people living in different regions of the world. These cultures are shaped by various factors such as geography, history, religion, language, economics, and politics. Examples of world cultures include African, American, Asian, European, Middle Eastern, and Indigenous cultures.
Learn 14 words to describe world cultures
Use these flashcards to learn the meaning of the terms for this unit. You can also practice the pronunciation by listening to the audio on each card.
Practice Exercises for World Culture Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Play this game to practice the vocabulary terms
Exercise 1 – Play this game to practice the vocabulary terms
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 2 – Practice using the vocabulary in context
Exercise 3 – Listening activity
Exercise 3 – Listening activity
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If you look at the situation from a different _________, you might understand their behavior.CorrectIncorrect -
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It was common for women to stay at home to take care of the children, but that’s no longer the _________.CorrectIncorrect -
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He didn’t respond to the invitation. It was a serious breach of __________.CorrectIncorrect -
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The __________ people of northern Alaska are known as Inupiats, which in their language literally means “real people”.CorrectIncorrect -
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A Dutch cap is part of the _________ Dutch women’s costume.CorrectIncorrect -
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That child had excellent ___________. He always said “please” and “thank you”.CorrectIncorrect -
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Every country has its own unique and different _______.CorrectIncorrect -
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It is not _________ to throw garbage on the street. You must put it in the bin.CorrectIncorrect -
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Tom eats junk food and does not exercise. He has an unhealthy ______.CorrectIncorrect -
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You can’t control others’ _________, but you can always control your own.CorrectIncorrect -
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The _______ people of Sudan had an important influence on its history.CorrectIncorrect -
Let us review the vocabulary terms about world culture
| Term | Part of speech | Definition |
| customs | noun | a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time. |
| manners | noun | a way in which a thing is done or happens. |
| etiquette | noun | the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group. |
| aboriginal | adjective | inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists; indigenous. |
| traditional | adjective | existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established |
| appropriate | adjective | suitable or proper in the circumstances. |
| foreigner | noun | someone who comes from another country |
| lifestyle | noun | the way in which a person lives. |
| norms | noun | a standard or pattern, especially of social behaviour, that is typical or expected. |
| behavior | noun | the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others. |
| perspective | noun | a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view. |
| gathering | noun | a group of people meeting together |
| decorate | verb | to make something more attractive by putting nice things on it |
| celebration | noun | a party or other special event that you have for an important occasion, holiday, etc. |