06.02.2020

Culture Shock

When travelling or living abroad, people encounter some situations that they may find
surprising, even shocking. This phenomenon is known as culture shock. It is a state of
discomfort provoked by cultural differences that could include but are not limited to
mindset, behavior, practices, and style of communication. Cultural practices and traditions
are sometimes difficult for travelers to comprehend because they are starkly different
from his or her own upbringing. Conversely, expatriates, living for extended periods of
time abroad, may begin to adopt the practices of the culture they reside in and identify
with it more than the society in which he or she was born and raised. Upon returning
home, these individuals may actually experience reverse culture shock.

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How many quills does a hegdehog have?

3000 to 5000

5000 to 7000

7000 to 9000

What kind of defensive mechanism do hedgehogs use?

Playing dead

Spraying the predator with a strong-smelling fluid

Curling into a ball

What problem could a potential owner face?

Having it as a pet may be illegal in some states

It's hard to find appropriate food for hedgehogs

It can behave unfriendly to people

What species are hedgehogs related to?

A porcupine

An echidna

A shrew

What is the most common species of domesticated hedgehog?

European hedgehog

African pygmy hedgehog

Long-eared hedgehog

When did the Romans domesticate a relative of the Algerian hedgehog?

In the 4th century AC

In the 4th century BC

In the 5th century BC

How do domesticated hedgehogs generally prefer to live?

Alone

In pairs

In large groups

What is the best place for a domesticated hedgehog to live in?

A small cardboard box

A large wooden shelter

A spacious cage

What accessory is a must in a hedgehog's house?

A pipe-shaped labyrinth

A scratching mat

A play wheel

How long do hedgehogs live on average?

From 2 to 4 years

From 3 to 5 years

From 5 to 7 years

What desease are hedgehogs prone to?

Cancer

Alzheimer's disease

Rheumatism

What kind of families should hold back from keeping a hedgehog as a pet?

Families with other pets

Families with elderly people

Families with small children

Form

Past Perfect	Simple Past
had + past participle*	regular verbs: infinitive + ed irregular verbs: 2nd column of the table of the irregular verbs

Affirmative sentences

	Past Perfect	Simple Past
Long forms	He had played hockey.	He played hockey.
Contracted forms	He'd played hockey.	not possible

4.2. Negative sentences

	Past Perfect	Simple Past
Long forms	He had not played hockey.	He did not play hockey.
Contracted forms	He'd not played hockey.	He didn't play hockey.
	He hadn't played hockey.

4.3. Questions

Past Perfect	Simple Past
Had he played hockey?	Did he play hockey?

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