انگلیسی درس ۸۴

Magazines and restaurants

خواندن روزنامه و مجله، رستورانی که از آن لذت بردید، و غذا، فناوری و کشاورزی.

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

Newspapers and magazines

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

Which magazines and newspapers do you read? Why?

I don't read printed newspapers much. I mostly read news websites on my phone. I also read a science magazine online every month, because I'm interested in new discoveries.

  • printed newspapersnewspapers on paper
  • news websiteswebsites with news
  • new discoveriesnew things scientists find

What kinds of articles are you most interested in? Why?

I'm most interested in science and health articles. I like learning about new research, for example about sleep or food. I also enjoy travel articles, because they give me ideas for my next trip.

  • new researchnew scientific studies
  • give me ideashelp me think of plans

Have you ever read a newspaper or magazine in a foreign language?

Yes, I sometimes read the BBC News website in English. At first, it was difficult, and I needed a dictionary for every paragraph. Now it's much easier, and I understand most of the articles.

  • At first, …at the beginning
  • for every paragraphfor each group of sentences
  • Now it's much easiera change

Is reading newspapers or magazines in a foreign language a good way to learn it?

Yes, I think it's a great way. You learn real, modern language, not only textbook English. You also learn about the world at the same time. It's best to choose topics you enjoy, so you don't get bored.

  • real, modern languagelanguage people use now
  • textbook EnglishEnglish from school books
  • so you don't get boredexplain the purpose

Part 2 · Cue card

A restaurant that you enjoyed going to

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 restaurant that you enjoyed going to.

You should say:

  • where the restaurant was
  • why you chose this restaurant
  • what type of food you ate there
  • and explain why you enjoyed eating there
Ready 1:00

Start

I'd like to talk about a traditional restaurant in Isfahan called Shahrzad. I went there on a trip last spring.

Where it was

It's in the centre of Isfahan, near the famous square. It's on a busy street, but inside, it's quiet and beautiful.

Why you chose it

A friend who lives in Isfahan recommended it. He said that if I wanted to try real Isfahani food, this was the best place. It also had very good reviews online.

What you ate

I tried beryani, which is a famous local dish made of minced lamb, cooked and served on thin bread with fresh herbs. We also had a yoghurt drink called doogh and saffron ice cream for dessert.

Why you enjoyed it

I enjoyed it because everything was special. The restaurant looks like an old palace, with painted ceilings, mirrors and soft lights. The food was delicious, and the waiters were very polite and explained every dish. It felt like a real cultural experience, not just a meal.

  • a traditional restauranta restaurant with old-style food and design
  • had very good reviews onlinepeople wrote good opinions
  • a famous local disha well-known food from that area
  • minced lamblamb meat cut into very small pieces
  • painted ceilingsceilings with pictures on them
  • not just a mealmore than only food

Part 3 · Discussion

Restaurants and food production

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

Why do people go to restaurants when they want to celebrate?

Going to a restaurant makes the day feel special. Nobody has to cook or wash dishes, so everyone can relax and enjoy the celebration. Restaurants also have a nice atmosphere and special food you don't make at home.

  • makes the day feel specialmakes it different from normal days
  • wash dishesclean plates and cups
  • a nice atmospherea pleasant feeling

Which are more popular in your country, fast-food or traditional restaurants? Why?

Among young people, fast food is very popular, because it's quick and cheap. Families often prefer traditional restaurants, especially for weekend lunches. Kebab restaurants are probably the most popular of all.

  • Among young people, …with young people
  • quick and cheapfast and not expensive
  • the most popular of allmore popular than all others

Is food in an expensive restaurant always better than food in a cheap one?

No, not always. Some of the best food I've eaten was in small, cheap places, where the owner cooks with love. Expensive restaurants often pay for the decoration and location. But they usually have higher hygiene standards.

  • No, not always.a careful no
  • cooks with lovecooks with care
  • the decoration and locationhow it looks and where it is
  • hygiene standardsrules about cleanliness

Will there be more or less choice of food in shops in the future?

I think there will be more choice. There will be new kinds of food, like plant-based meat and food from other countries. But some traditional foods might become more expensive because of climate change and water shortages.

  • plant-based meatmeat made from plants
  • might become more expensivemay cost more
  • water shortagesnot enough water

What effects has modern technology had on the way food is produced?

Technology has made farming much more efficient. Machines do the work of many people, and new seeds grow faster. Food can be stored and transported for a long time. But some people worry about chemicals and food that is too processed.

  • more efficientproducing more with less work
  • stored and transportedkept and moved
  • too processedchanged too much in factories

How important is it for a country to grow all the food it needs?

It's quite important for food security. If a country depends completely on imports, it can have problems during wars or crises. But it's not always possible, especially in dry countries. I think a country should produce its basic foods, like wheat.

  • food securityhaving enough food for everyone
  • depends completely on importsbuys all food from other countries
  • crisesvery difficult situations
  • basic foodsmain foods everyone needs

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