Cultures of the world are diversified and colourful. It is important to recognize how deeply culture influences us because when people come in contact with other cultures, they interpret the unfamiliar culture according to the meaning system of their home culture.

What is a “cultural legacy” from the past?

What are some technical or scientific achievements of ancient cultures?

What do you think of the integration and collision of different cultures?

Now look at the first passage. Read it through quickly and mark out words you are not familiar.