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In your opinion, at what age does one enter adulthood?
I can go to university and live on my own.
I can travel with my friends without the company of parents.
I can apply for the driving license.
I can vote in elections.
What does “becoming an adult” mean to you?
The Coming-of-Age Ceremony in South Korea
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Listen and tick(√) the celebrations of coming-of-age day in South Korea.
celebrations
A haircut
Traditional food
A speech of encouragement
Traditional clothes
A bow to parents
Listen again and complete the passage. One word for each blank.
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vote and drive
responsibilites
ceremony
express their gratitude
ahead of
What kind of birthday traditions are often held in your family or hometown?
having a birthday cake
having longevity noodles
receiving gifts from friends
receiving red pockets from grandparents
Birthday Traditions Around the World
Germans A man's friends will hang a “sockencranz” or sock wreath, outside of his house are a symbol of his old age.
Jews 12/13 Girls have a bat mitzvah and boys have a bar mitzvah. The ceremony
represents
South Africans Parents give their child . It symbolizes
Chinese The baby is placed in front of
and asked to get something. The items the baby reaches for indicate its
where when how why
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The old socks
a move into adulthood
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a key
responsibility and future
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books,flowers,stationery,coins,toys,etc.
future interests
Birthday Traditions Around the World
Which way of celebrations do you feel most interesting? Why?
□United States ■Germany
Birthday Traditions Around the World
□Korea
■Nigeria
■China
□Britain
■Dutch
Jews (Judaism)
■South Africa
Birthday Traditions Around the World
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Birthday Traditions Around the World
Ask and answer activity
Student A: What kind of birthday gift does the person in South Africa get
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