II. Listen to three people talking about their favourite countries and answer the questions below
1. What country does the first speaker like most?
2. What makes Italy a favourite place for the second speaker?
3. Why does the third speaker like Argentina?
III. Let’s talk about national character and stereotypes.
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I. 1. Read the article and say in 2—3 sentences what it is about.
Mi Luna
Mi Luna is a restaurant in the Rice Village. The atmosphere is lively, and the food is delicious. It is a Spanish cuisine restaurant that you will soon consider one of your favourite restaurants.
There are many reasons why this restaurant is special. One is that they make a wonderful dish called Pulpo con Patatas. It’s a delicious Spanish seafood dish which has the following ingredients: octopus, potatoes, salt, olive oil, and chilepiquin1. (Chilepiquin is a special kind of chili that looks like red powder and is very hot.)
Another reason is the place itself. Once you are in the restaurant, you feel a Spanish atmosphere; it is painted with the classical colours that are used in Spain — red, yellow, white, and black. The way this place is decorated is really very impressive. On the walls, there are photos of Spanish bullfighters, taken at the perfect moments of their performances.
On one of the walls, you can enjoy a photo of the famous classical Spanish dance called Flamenco2. In it, the dancers are wearing the traditional clothes, and the lady has in her hands the most famous Spanish musical instrument called castanets3.
The service is pleasant, caring and quick. It makes you want to come back. The waiters just keep looking at your table to find out if you need something. If they see an empty glass, they immediately ask you if you want something else to drink. At all time, they are friendly and ready to clear all the used dishes from your table. They are always smiling because they are trying to make you feel comfortable and happy. They know each dish, so they are able to explain it to you.
On their menu, they serve a large variety of foods, and there is a section on the menu that I like most. In Spain, these dishes are called tapas4. Tapas or appetizers are dishes that have a small amount of food. In this way you will be able to try a lot of different Spanish dishes.
By the time you leave Mi Luna, you are sure to be entirely satisfied and have very good memories of the visit. It is a great place for any occasion, but it is very busy, so don’t forget to book a table first.
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1chilepiquin [ˈtʃɪlɪˈpiːkiːn] пикин (сортгорячегоперцачили)
2Flamenco [fləˈmeŋkəʊ]
3castanets [ ˌkæstəˈnets]
4tapas [ˈtæːpəs]
2. The service in Mi Luna is very good. Read aloud the extract which says about it.
3. What makes Mi Luna look very Spanish?
4. What makes Mi Luna a very pleasant place to visit?
II. Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer the questions below.
1. Why doesn’t Margaret like her new job?
2. What problem does Peter have?
3. What piece of advice does Margaret give to her friend?
III. Let’s talk about youth and society.
№ 24
I. 1. Read the article and say in 2—3 sentences what it is about.
WE ARE YOUNGER THAN WE EVER WERE
If you belong to the older generation, Elderhostel is a good place to live.
Elderhostel, founded in 1975, is the world’s largest educational and travel organisation for older adults. Its aim is to excite people’s minds and enrich people’s lives promoting and encouraging different activities among the older generation. There are no examinations or marks. All that you need, in order to enroll on a programme, is enquiring mind1 and an adventurous spirit. Also, of course, you need to believe that learning and discovery continue all your life. There are expert instructors and experienced group leaders for field trips and cultural excursions.
Elderhostel offers a large number of programmes in a huge variety of areas. Amongst other things, it provides simple, online information on activities and services. First of all, there are traditional programmes. Here, people study ancient history, literature, and art, and can learn about different cultures, modern people and issues.
Also, Elderhostel believes that physical activity helps people to keep a positive selfimage and contributes to the sense of wellbeing both mental and physical. Many programmes have keepfit equipment and a large number of social and cultural events take place there, as well as sporting activities. Regular physical activity can prevent many common illnesses, such as high blood pressure and asthma and it helps people who already have such illnesses. Alongside the usual sports like swimming, hockey and cricket, bowling and tennis, you will find “Dog Clubs” and “Flying Clubs”. Then there is a group of adventure programmes involving activities like hiking, kayaking2, biking and studying whales.
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There are also programmes which give people the chance to help communities in different ways, such as protecting endangered species, tutoring school children and building affordable housing.
Finally, there are programmes which take place aboard a boat, anywhere from Antarctic to the Mississippi River.
The word ‘old’ has a very different and very positive meaning in Elderhostel!
1enquiringmind [ɪnˈkwaəɪrɪŋ maɪnd] пытливый, проницательныйум
2akayak [ˈkaɪæk] каяк (эскимосскаялодка)
2. What kind of organisation is Elderhostel? Read aloud the extract which says about it.
3. What activities does Elderhostel offer?
4. Why does the word ‘old’ have a positive meaning in Elderhostel?
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