VIII. Dialogues
Dialogue 1. Read the dialogue and learn it by heart.
Joseph Hello, Frank, where are you going?
Frank Hi, Joseph, Im going to the cinema, we are going to watch a documentary about British culture.
J British culture? A rather interesting theme. Stonehedge or how was it called?
F Well, its not going to be only about ancient history, though I agree that this moment is one of the most interesting.
J Do you know what Im interested in? My hobby is architecture and my favourite architect is Christopher Wren, who designed St.Pauls Cathedral.
F And I am a great admirer of English poetry: Byron, Shakespeare. There also must be some information about the history of theatres in England.
J And art! Ive been to the Louvre two years ago and there was a whole gallery of British painters, which left an astonishing impression on me. I would love to know more about them!
F Why dont you come with me now? Tickets are free for students, and besides historical information we shall definitely see many interesting facts about modern culture of Great Britain.
J Great idea! I hope there will be something about festivals which attract much interest nowadays. Lets go!
F Of course!
Dialogue 2. Complete the following dialogue using the active vocabulary.
Sveta Hello, Zhanar!
Zhanar Hello, Sveta! ?
S - , thank you for asking. Where are you going from?
Z Ive been to my friends Asel, who has just come from the Oxford University.
S Oh, .? Lucky her. ?
Z She went there with the help of the students exchange programm. She brought many marvellous pictures from Britain!
S - ? Did she visit any other places of interest except Oxford?
Z - .! She travelled all around the UK. But most of all she was amazed by the beautiful opera that she saw at the Royal Opera House.
S - ! What about contemporary music? Does she like it, or she finds only classical music to be wonderful and worth listening.
Z - . She even was at the concert of Sir Elton John at the Royal Albert Hall.
S - ?
Z She got the ticket from the University authorities as the prize for excellent studying.
S It was very nice to talk to you. Good bye!
Z - !
Dialogue 3. Complete the following dialogue using the active vocabulary.
Michael Hello, Zhenja! I wonder what is your opinion of television? As I know youve just returned from the UK, are people also TV-addicted there?
Zhenja - .
M - ?
Zh They have plenty of channels, but their most favourite one is, of course, BBC. BBC company has a vide range of channels, and many of them are about history and culture. The British are great enthusiasts of their culture.
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M What about young generation? Do they often visit Museums, art exhibitions, concerts and operas?
Zh - .
M - .
Zh Michael, I strongly recommend you to come with me next year, you will see everything with your own eyes. There is one student exchange program that I advise you to try.
M - !