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13. Write:

1. about your first meeting with someone who later became your close

friend. What were some of the things you noticed about him or her when you first saw him or her?

2. your first letter to your imaginary English pen-friend. Give him or her a good idea of your appearance, personality and interests.

3. about one of the books you have read, explaining which of the characters you admired or liked and which of the characters you found less/least attractive.

LIVE TO EAT?

1.Work in pairs. Do you often talk about food? In what sort of contexts do you talk

about it?

2.Read the poem. In pairs, decide which options a-d, in your opinion, best complete

the sentences. More than one answer is possible!

3. a) Chekhov brought up the topic of chocolates

ain order to embarrass his guests.

bbecause he knew the topic of food is a goodway of making people relax.

сbecause he hadn't enjoyed the previoustopics of conversation.

das a subtle hint that it was time for hisguests to leave.

b)The guests thought the conversation hadbeen unusual because

ait was such a trivial topic to discuss with a great writer.

bit had been surprisingly enjoyable. с they had never shared their

opinions aboutchocolate in company before.

dChekhov hadn't actually offered them anychocolates.

Chocolates

Once some people were visiting Chekhov.

While they made remarks about his genius

the Master fidgeted. Finally

he said,'Do you like chocolates?'

They were astonished, and silent.

He repeated the question,

whereuponone lady plucked up her courage

and murmured shyly, Yes.'

'Tell me,' he said, leaning forward,

light glinting from his spectacles,

'what kind? The light, sweet chocolate

or the dark, bitter kind?'

The conversation became general.

They spoke of cherry centers,

of almonds and Brazil nuts.

Losing their inhibitions

they interrupted one another.

For people may not know what they think

about politics in the Balkans,

or the vexed question of men and women,

but everyone has a definite opinion

about the flavor of shredded coconut.

Finally someone spoke of chocolates filled with

liqueur,

And everyone, even the author of Uncle Vanya,

Was at a loss for words.

As they were leaving he stood by the door

And took their hands.

In the coach returning to Petersburg

They agreed that it had been a most

unusualconversation.

Louis Simpson

4.Put the words in the right groups. Use a dictionary to help you. Can you add any more words to the lists?

appetising bake bitter chew chop creamy famished gobble guzzle juicy nibble parched peckish ravenous roast savoury sip slice slurp sour stew stomach-turning swallow sweet

adjectives for

food/drink

adjectives for

hunger/thirst

verbs of

eating/drinking

verbs of food

preparation