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2. | GW. Read the article about punctuality. Then check True, False or No information according to the article.

Right On Time

Everyone knows that different cultures have different ideas about punctuality. But one country-Ecuador-is trying something new. “Citizen Participation” in Ecuador has found that being late costs the country about $724 million each year. They report that more than half of all public events, as well as many government appointments and social activities, begin late. The group is trying to make people aware of punctuality and is reminding them to be on time. The government, including the Ecuadorian president, is supporting the effort.

Hundreds of Ecuadorian organizations and companies have signed agreements to be on time. Posters have been put up to remind people: “If you’re late, someone else is waiting”. One newspaper prints a list of government officials who arrive at events late.

The Campaign has generally been well-received by the Ecuadorian people, and it seems to be working. A lot of business people have reported that more meetings are now beginning on time.

1. The country of Ecuador made more money because people were often late.
2. “Citizen Participation” doesn’t think punctuality is very important.
3. The government of Ecuador wants people to be on time.
4. Signs and posters have been made to remind people to be punctual.
5. Punctuality is more important now in Ecuador than in many other countries.
3. PW. Complete the expressions with your own ideas.
1. We should all improve our manners ...
2. The high-tech lives of people have had a big effect on the society ...
3. Bad behaviour has become typical in our world, and ...
4. People can do a lot of things about it, ...
5. Many people think that modern technology is making them ruder ...
6. People are more stressed now than a few years ago ... .
7. Today manners and behaviour have become typical in our world,...