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4   Here, take your shoes.
                                                                          Grammar                    Portal to Grammar

                                                                                  so / neither / t
                                                                                  so / neither / t
                                                                                  so / neither / too / either
                                                                                                   oo / either
                                                                                                   oo / either
                                                                                     A:  I love learning about
                                                                                        new cultures.
                                                                                     B:  So do I.
                                                                                     C:  I do too.
                                                                                     A:  I haven’t eaten sushi before.
                                                                                     B:  Neither have I.
                                                                                     C:  I haven’t either.

                           5                                                   Complete using so, neither, too, either and
                                                                               an auxiliary verb.
                           Ian   Who’s that? He’s waving at us.
                           Ryan  I think he’s trying to get our attention.     1. A: I’m going to Peru this summer.
                                 Now he’s pointing at your feet.                 B:                              Brenda.
                                                      to eat Publications
                           Ian   Oh no! I’m wearing the wrong shoes!           2. A: I didn’t know people in Japan bow to
                                 I’m wearing his shoes!
                           Ryan  What? You’re kidding!                              greet each other.
                           Ian   I don’t know what you’re smiling about!         B: I                             .
                                 It’s your fault! You gave them to me
                                 and I made a fool of myself!                  3. A: My sister can speak English and Italian.
                           Ryan  I’m sorry, but they’re almost identical to      B: Donna                             .
                                 yours.
                                                                               4. A: My little brother always hugs me when
                                                                                    he sees me.
                                                                                 B:                              mine.
                     B  Look at the highlighted expressions in the comic
                        strip and match them with their meanings a-e.          5. A: Kevin’s never been abroad.
                        1.  out of this world                                    B:                              I.
                                                   a.  to hurry
                                      © MM

                        2.  grab a bite            b.  a little di icult
                        3.  a bit tricky           c.  to get something          Speak

                        4. get the hang of it      d.  to learn how to do            Talk in groups of three. Make
                                                      or use something
                        5.  get a move on          e.  amazing                       comments and express agreement/
                                                                                     disagreement. Choose from the ideas

                     C  Read again and answer the questions.                         given or your own and discuss, as in
                                                                                     the example.
                        1.  Why are Ian and Ryan in Tokyo?
                        2.  Who is very hungry?                                       •  read about a country’s customs
                        3.  Who forgot to do something at the restaurant?              before a trip
                        4. What do people usually do before entering a                •  eat with chopsticks
                          restaurant in Japan?                                        •  bow when you meet someone

                        5.  What do the boys have di iculty doing?                    •  try food from other countries
                        6. Why are the boys in a hurry to leave?                      •  hug friends when you see them
                        7.  Why do people bow in Japan?                               •  take your shoes off before you
                        8.  How did the Japanese man get Ian’s attention?              enter your house
                        9.  What mistake did Ryan make?


                                Over to you...                                       I always read about a country’s
                                                                                     customs before a trip.
                                 Discuss.                                              So do I. It’s really interesting
                                    Do you think it’s important to learn               to learn about cultural
                                   about a country’s customs and                       differences around the world.
                                   traditions before travelling there?                   I do too… / I don’t. I think
                                    What are some common customs                         it’s boring.
                                   and traditions in your country?
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