I. Reading
Text 23. Mi LunaI. 1. Read the article and say in 2—3 sentences what it is about.
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. ______ 1 chilepiquin [ˈtʃɪlɪˈpiːkiːn] пикин (сорт горячего перца чили) 2 Flamenco [fləˈmeŋkəʊ] 3 castanets [ ˌkæstəˈnets] 4 tapas [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? |
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II. Listening
II. Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer the questions below.
1. What does Margaret complain about? 2. Why does Peter need new clothes? 3. What piece of advice does Margaret give to her friend? |
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III. Speaking
III. Let’s talk about youth and society.
Sample answer
Card 23. Let's talk about youth and society.
1. What national and international youth organisations do you know?
There are a lot of youth organizations in Belarus and abroad. The largest international youth organisations are Girl Guides, the Scout Association, Greenpeace Youth, 4-H, and others. They offer a wide range of activities from volunteer work to sports.
The Scout Association, for example, aims at preparing young people for today and for life and is adventure, family, fun, character and leadership.
The largest youth organisations in Belarus are the BRSM (the Belarusian Republican Youth Union) and the BRPO (the Belarusian Republican Pioneer Organization.)
The BRSM was founded in 2002 and unites young people from 14 to 31. The organisation promotes patriotism and involves young people in useful public activities.
To my mind, it’s natural for young people to unite in organisations. As a member of a youth organisation you can find new friends, get new knowledge, discuss important issues and learn new skills. As a result, young people learn to be active in the society and can make the life in their country better.
2. Are you a member of any youth organization?
Sorry to say, but I'm not a member of any youth organization because I have no free time. But I think that youth organizations do useful work.
3. What questions will you ask about a new project organised by the BRSM?
What kind of project is it?
What’s the aim of this project?
How many people are involved into it?
4. What youth organisation would you recommend young people to join? Why?
I would recommend them to join the BRSM. I am sure they will find new friends and get involved in some useful public activities as members of this organisation.
5. People say that volunteering can make a great difference to our lives and the lives of others around us. What do you think about it?
There’s a quote that says ‘Volunteers are not paid — not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless’. It means volunteering has a positive effect on the community.
I think it’s very noble to give your time and energy to help people or wildlife around you.
1. What national and international youth organisations do you know?
There are a lot of youth organizations in Belarus and abroad. The largest international youth organisations are Girl Guides, the Scout Association, Greenpeace Youth, 4-H, and others. They offer a wide range of activities from volunteer work to sports.
The Scout Association, for example, aims at preparing young people for today and for life and is adventure, family, fun, character and leadership.
The largest youth organisations in Belarus are the BRSM (the Belarusian Republican Youth Union) and the BRPO (the Belarusian Republican Pioneer Organization.)
The BRSM was founded in 2002 and unites young people from 14 to 31. The organisation promotes patriotism and involves young people in useful public activities.
To my mind, it’s natural for young people to unite in organisations. As a member of a youth organisation you can find new friends, get new knowledge, discuss important issues and learn new skills. As a result, young people learn to be active in the society and can make the life in their country better.
2. Are you a member of any youth organization?
Sorry to say, but I'm not a member of any youth organization because I have no free time. But I think that youth organizations do useful work.
3. What questions will you ask about a new project organised by the BRSM?
What kind of project is it?
What’s the aim of this project?
How many people are involved into it?
4. What youth organisation would you recommend young people to join? Why?
I would recommend them to join the BRSM. I am sure they will find new friends and get involved in some useful public activities as members of this organisation.
5. People say that volunteering can make a great difference to our lives and the lives of others around us. What do you think about it?
There’s a quote that says ‘Volunteers are not paid — not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless’. It means volunteering has a positive effect on the community.
I think it’s very noble to give your time and energy to help people or wildlife around you.