Text 23 Mi Luna
I. 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 chilepiquin*. (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 Flamenco. In it, the dancers are wearing the traditional clothes, and the lady has in her hands the most famous Spanish musical instrument called castanets.
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 tapas. 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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*chilepiquin [ˈtʃɪlɪˈpiːkiːn]
Flamenco [fləˈmeŋkəʊ] фламенко (испанский танец)
castanets [ˌkæstəˈnets] кастаньеты (традиционный испанский ударный музыкальный инструмент)
tapas [ˈtæpəs] тапас (закуска)
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 should visitors make reservations in Mi Luna in advance?
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 chilepiquin*. (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 Flamenco. In it, the dancers are wearing the traditional clothes, and the lady has in her hands the most famous Spanish musical instrument called castanets.
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 tapas. 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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*chilepiquin [ˈtʃɪlɪˈpiːkiːn]
Flamenco [fləˈmeŋkəʊ] фламенко (испанский танец)
castanets [ˌkæstəˈnets] кастаньеты (традиционный испанский ударный музыкальный инструмент)
tapas [ˈtæpəs] тапас (закуска)
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 should visitors make reservations in Mi Luna in advance?
II. Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer the questions below.(14)
1. Why does Margaret complain about?
2. Why does Peter need new clothes?
3. What piece of advice does Margaret give to her friend?
1. Why does Margaret complain about?
2. Why does Peter need new clothes?
3. What piece of advice does Margaret give to her friend?
Script
Peter: Hi, Margaret. Congratulations on your new job!
Margaret: Thanks, Peter. To tell you the truth, I’m not so sure I like it.
Peter: Oh, come on. Don’t complain. You’re making a good salary now. Last year you didn’t make anything.
Margaret: Right. Now, I’ve got money, a nice apartment and a car. But I haven’t got any time to enjoy it all. It’s just work, work and work. I work hard all day, every day.
Peter: It can’t be all that bad. You can still go to parties, and you can stay up late.
Margaret: Right, but then I’m tired at work.
Peter: I think you are too serious about everything.
Margaret: That’s easy for you to say. Anyway, what are you doing here?
Peter: Oh, I’m shopping for a new suit. I want to make the best impression possible at my job interviews!
Margaret: Are you looking for a new job?
Peter: Yes, I am. And I’m not doing very well, actually. I can’t seem to find a job. Unfortunately, I’ve only had two interviews so far.
Margaret: How about going to some of those networking groups? They’re groups of people who are also looking for work. They help each other discover new opportunities.
Peter: That sounds great! I’ll definitely try some of them.
Margaret: I’m glad to hear that. I’m sure things will look up for you soon.
Peter: Yes, you’re probably right. I hope so!
Margaret: Thanks, Peter. To tell you the truth, I’m not so sure I like it.
Peter: Oh, come on. Don’t complain. You’re making a good salary now. Last year you didn’t make anything.
Margaret: Right. Now, I’ve got money, a nice apartment and a car. But I haven’t got any time to enjoy it all. It’s just work, work and work. I work hard all day, every day.
Peter: It can’t be all that bad. You can still go to parties, and you can stay up late.
Margaret: Right, but then I’m tired at work.
Peter: I think you are too serious about everything.
Margaret: That’s easy for you to say. Anyway, what are you doing here?
Peter: Oh, I’m shopping for a new suit. I want to make the best impression possible at my job interviews!
Margaret: Are you looking for a new job?
Peter: Yes, I am. And I’m not doing very well, actually. I can’t seem to find a job. Unfortunately, I’ve only had two interviews so far.
Margaret: How about going to some of those networking groups? They’re groups of people who are also looking for work. They help each other discover new opportunities.
Peter: That sounds great! I’ll definitely try some of them.
Margaret: I’m glad to hear that. I’m sure things will look up for you soon.
Peter: Yes, you’re probably right. I hope so!
III. Let’s talk about youth and society
1. What national and international youth organizations do you know?
2. Do you agree that youth organizations make teenagers’ lives full of events? Why (not)?
3. Your British friend is interested in the social life of the Belarusian youth. What questions would he/she ask you?
4. What youth organization will you recommend young people to join?
5. If you have a chance to start a campaign, what will you campaign for?
2. Do you agree that youth organizations make teenagers’ lives full of events? Why (not)?
3. Your British friend is interested in the social life of the Belarusian youth. What questions would he/she ask you?
4. What youth organization will you recommend young people to join?
5. If you have a chance to start a campaign, what will you campaign for?
possible response
3. Are there many youth organizations in Belarus?
- What should you do to become a member of any of them?
- Does everyone have a chance to participate in their activities?
- What are the benefits of being a member of youth organizations?
- What famous people of your country are active members of youth organizations?