انگلیسی درس ۶

Visitors and special events

گردشگرها در کشور شما، یک اتفاق به‌یادماندنی در زندگی‌تان، و مراسم‌ها و خبرها.

چطور تمرین کنیم
  1. یک جواب را دو بار گوش بدهید. هم‌زمان متن را بخوانید.
  2. همراه صدا بگویید. سرعت را روی ⁦0.75×⁩ بگذارید. دوباره پخش کنید و هم‌زمان با صدا حرف بزنید.
  3. حالت تمرین را روشن کنید. جواب‌ها پنهان می‌شوند. هر سؤال را بخوانید و بلند جواب بدهید.
  4. جواب را مال خودتان کنید. همان عبارت‌ها را به کار ببرید، اما درباره‌ی شهر، کار و زندگی خودتان حرف بزنید.
  5. با یک هم‌تمرینی تمرین کنید. یک نفر سؤال‌ها را می‌خواند. نفر دیگر بدون نگاه کردن جواب می‌دهد.
سرعت

Part 1 · Interview

Visitors

Short answers. About 20 to 30 seconds each. Answer, give a reason, add one detail.

What would you suggest a visitor should see and do in your country?

I'd suggest visiting the old cities, like Isfahan and Shiraz. They have beautiful mosques, gardens and bazaars. Visitors should also try the local food. And if they have time, a trip to the desert is amazing, especially at night, when you can see thousands of stars.

  • I'd suggest visiting…suggest + -ing form
  • try the local foodmeans eat the food people eat there
  • if they have timeadd an extra idea

Are there any traditional arts or music you would recommend?

Yes, I'd recommend Persian carpets. They're handmade, and some of them take months to finish. For music, visitors could listen to traditional Persian music. It's played on old instruments, like the tar and the santoor, and it sounds very calm and emotional.

  • I'd recommend…a polite way to suggest
  • handmademade by hand, not by a machine
  • take months to finishsay how long something takes
  • it sounds very calmdescribe how music sounds

Tell me about the kind of foreign visitors who come to your country.

Most of them come for culture and history. Many visitors come from Europe and from nearby countries, like Iraq and Turkey. Some come for religious reasons, to visit holy places. And recently, some people come for medical treatment, because it's cheaper here.

  • Most of them come for…give the main reason
  • for religious reasonsbecause of their religion
  • medical treatmenthelp from doctors and hospitals

In what ways has tourism changed your country?

Tourism has created a lot of jobs, especially in hotels, restaurants and handicraft shops. Some old buildings have also been repaired because of tourists. On the other hand, prices in tourist areas have gone up, so they're more expensive for local people.

  • has created a lot of jobstalk about a positive result
  • handicraftthings people make by hand, like pottery
  • On the other hand, …show the other side
  • have gone upmeans have become higher

Part 2 · Cue card

A memorable event in your life

You get 1 minute to prepare and then speak for 1 to 2 minutes. Follow the four points on the card in order.

Candidate task card

Describe a memorable event in your life.

You should say:

  • when the event took place
  • where the event took place
  • what happened exactly
  • and explain why this event was memorable for you
Ready 1:00

Start

I'd like to talk about my graduation day. It was one of the happiest days of my life.

When it was

It took place about four years ago, at the end of my bachelor's degree.

Where it was

The ceremony was held in the big hall of my university. It was decorated with flowers, and there were hundreds of students and parents there.

What happened

First, the head of the university gave a speech. Then, they called our names one by one, and we walked onto the stage to get our certificates. My parents were sitting in the second row, and they were clapping very loudly. After the ceremony, we took lots of photos, and then my family took me out for dinner.

Why it was memorable

It was memorable because it was the result of four years of hard work. I also saw how proud my parents were. My father isn't very emotional, but that day he hugged me, and I could see tears in his eyes. I'll never forget that moment.

  • one of the happiest days of my lifea strong way to start
  • It took place…means it happened
  • The ceremony was held in…be held = take place, for formal events
  • one by onemeans one after the other
  • the result of four years of hard workexplain why it mattered
  • I'll never forget that momenta strong ending

Part 3 · Discussion

Ceremonies, marriage and the news

Longer answers. About 30 to 45 seconds. Give your opinion, explain why, and give an example.

How important are ceremonies in our lives?

I think they're quite important. Ceremonies, like weddings and graduations, mark the big moments in our lives. They bring family and friends together, and they help us remember those days. Without them, life would feel a bit ordinary.

  • mark the big momentsmark = show that something important happened
  • bring family and friends togethermeans help people meet
  • Without them, life would…imagine the opposite

Do you think the role of ceremonies will change in the future?

Yes, I think they'll become smaller and simpler. Big weddings are very expensive now, so many young couples prefer a small party with close friends. Also, some ceremonies are already happening online. For example, during the pandemic, many people watched weddings on video calls.

  • become smaller and simplerdescribe a change
  • close friendsvery good friends
  • during the pandemicthe time of Covid-19

Have attitudes toward marriage changed in recent years?

Yes, a lot. In the past, people got married very young, often in their early twenties. Nowadays, many people get married later, because they want to finish their education and find a good job first. Also, young people choose their partners themselves, instead of their parents choosing for them.

  • attitudes towardthe way people think and feel about something
  • in their early twentiesabout 20 to 23 years old
  • Nowadays, …means these days
  • instead of…means in place of

In what ways do men and women feel differently about marriage?

It depends on the person, but in general, I think women worry more about choosing the right partner, because marriage changes their life more. Men often worry more about money, like buying a house and paying for the wedding. But these days, both of them usually want an equal relationship.

  • It depends on the person, but…avoid a strong general claim
  • in general, …means usually, for most people
  • an equal relationshipboth people have the same rights

What sort of national events make headlines in your country?

Usually, the economy is the biggest news, for example when prices go up. Sports also make headlines, especially when our national football team plays. And of course, natural disasters, like earthquakes, are always on the front page.

  • make headlinesmeans are big news
  • the biggest newsthe most important news
  • are always on the front pagethe first page of a newspaper, for the most important news

Does the media in your country pay more attention to global or national events?

I'd say they focus more on national events. Most news programmes start with local news, like the economy and politics. Global events only get a lot of attention when they're really big, like a war or the World Cup. I think we should hear more about the rest of the world.

  • I'd say…a soft way to give your opinion
  • focus more onmeans give more attention to
  • get a lot of attentionmeans people talk about them a lot
  • the rest of the worldall the other countries

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