Task1 Read the article and for questions 1-5, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Justify your answers. 1. What does the writer say about culture shock? A )It can make feelings seem more intense. B) Its full meaning is often misunderstood. C) It changes bad first impressions into joy. D) It refers to an initial state of excitement. 2 What does the writer reveal about his feelings in paragraph 3? A )Their negative effects went unnoticed. B )They gradually became worse. C) They resulted from language difficulties. D) They turned out to be insignificant. 3 The writer believes his friend's comment A) gave him the courage to stay in the US. B highlighted how well he had adapted to his environment. C )showed he no longer made social mistakes. D) expressed surprise at his language level. 4. What suggestion does the writer give for overcoming culture shock? A) Try not to make mistakes in social settings. B) Leave old habits behind and create a new you. C) Don't take things seriously. D) Learn to speak foreign languages. 5 What does the writer imply in the last paragraph? A) Cultural connection shapes the global community. B) The negative side of culture shock shouldn't be overlooked. C) Language learning can lead to world peace. D) Assimilation should be achieved by any means necessary.