Exam Card 23

 Reading 

 1. Read the article and say in 2—3 sentences what it is about.

MI LUNA

         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] фламенко (испанский танец)

³ castanets [ ˌkæstəˈnets] кастаньеты (традиционный испанский ударный музыкальный инструмент

⁴ tapas [ˈtæːpəs] 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.  Why should visitors make reservations in  Mi Luna in advance?

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?

Speaking

III. Let’s talk about youth and society