The origin of the potato crisps

The potato crisp was the _____________ (invent) of George Crum, in 1853. He worked as a chef at a popular resort in the USA. One day a ____________ (custom) decided that he didn’t like the _____________ (thick) of his fried potatoes, and sent them back to the kitchen. Crum made some more, but the man _____________ (turn) these as well, making the same ____________ (complain). Crum got angry and, hoping to annoy the man, he made a third batch which were much _____________ (thin) and could not be eaten with a fork. To his _____________ (amaze) the man loved them – and so potato crisps were invented. Since then, their _____________ (popular) has increased _____________ (drama), and they are eaten all over the world. But George Crum was ______________ (aware) at the time that his invention would cause great _____________ (confuse) in the future between the Americans (who call them chips) and the British (who call them crisps).

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in bold.

Coffee houses

Coffee houses are a ____________ (special) of Viennese life. Each one serves a huge _____________ (select) of exotic coffees, so you should consult the menu. The most popular coffee is Brauner, which is ____________ (similarity) to espresso. The waiters are ___________ (extreme) polite and must be spoken to ____________ (respect). Most regular sit for hours over one cup of coffee and do not feel obliged to order further ____________ (refresh).

Tourists often cause ______________ (annoy) and are seen as ____________ (invade) who try to strike up conversations. The Viennese do not go to coffee houses to be ______________ (social); they go to be seen in public. Upon leaving, it isn’t ____________ (necessity) to leave a very large tip.

The ____________ (knowledge) coffee drinker usually rounds the bill up to the nearest schilling.

WRITING

С1

Personal Letter

This is a part of a letter from Susie, your English pen friend.

…As you are going to visit us soon I’d like to know what kind of food you prefer. What do you think of fast food like McDonald’s? Do you think you could cook us some national dish for us? I have to finish now. Tomorrow my parents are coming home after their holidays and I have to clean the flat…

Write back to Susie.

In your letter

§ answer all her questions.

§ ask 3 questions about her parents’ holiday trip

Write 100-140 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

GUIDED WRITING

Read the arguments about Fast Food Restaurants. What can you add?

Use the cues to write your composition.

For:

§ The service is quick and you don’t have to wait.

§ The food is cheap, especially for young people.

§ They are the same everywhere, so you know what to expect.

§ The restaurants are usually clean and the waiters wear special uniforms.

§ They do their best to attract children, they organize parties and it saves a lot of time for busy parents.

§ ___________________________________________________________________________________

Against:

§ The food contains a lot of fat and all is placed in a bun – that is unhealthy.

§ You don’t really sit down to eat.

§ The food is the same everywhere you can’t order the dishes you enjoy or get used to.

§ _____________________________________________________________________________

С2

Argumentative composition

More and more fast food restaurants are being opened in our city. However, some people claim that you can get good food only in an expensive restaurant.

What is your opinion on fast food restaurants?

Write 200-250 words.

§ make an introduction. (state the problem)

§ express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion

§ express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion

§ express why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

§ make a conclusion restating your opinion

Read the text, learn the vocabulary and discuss

FASHION

Fashion is something we deal with every day. Even people who say they don’t care what they wear choose clothes every morning that say a lot about them and the way they feel that day. We often judge people by what they wear. We express ourselves in the style and colors we choose and the combination of clothes we put together. Our shoes, accessories and jewellery all tend to create an impression of our social class and personality. At the same time, we use clothes to express our individuality.

Fashion is revealing. Clothes reveal what groups we are in. Styles show who you are, but they also create stereotypes and distance between people. For instance, a businessman might look at a boy with green hair and multiple piercing as a freak and outsider. Nevertheless, to another person, the boy is a strict conformist. He dresses in a certain way to deliver a message of separation, but within a certain group his own look is a uniform.

There are many reasons why we wear what we wear. Protection from cold, rain and snow: mountain climbers wear high-tech outwears to avoid frostbite. Physical attraction: many styles are worn to inspire “chemistry”. Dressing in a particular outfit might be a way of saying, “This is what I think is nice, and I believe it makes me look more attractive.” Emotions: we dress ”up” when we are happy and “down” when we are upset. Religious expression: Islamic women cover every part of their body except eyes. Identification and tradition: judges wear robes, people in the military wear uniforms, brides wear long white dresses.

Fashion is a big business. More people are involved in buying, selling and production of clothing than any other business in the world. One certain thing about fashion is change. We are constantly being bombarded with new fashion ideas from music, videos, books, and television. Movies also have a big impact on what people wear.

To really meet our needs, the wardrobe must be planned in relation to the kinds of things we do and kinds of places we go. We have to match colors and styles. Not all colors and styles go well together.

Young people no longer dress like their parents. They wear comfortable, practical and affordable clothes which have probably been designed by somebody young: urban fashion has taken over the world.

As for me I prefer a casual/ formal style. My favourite items of clothes are...

It is important for me to feel comfortable.

I don’t care what I wear.

I love spending money on different clothes.

Looking smart is very important for me

I realize that different situations need different clothes.

My taste in clothing has changed: I used to wear... and now I prefer wearing...

In conclusion, more than being just a way to keep warm, clothes reveal a lot about a person’s life, character and status.

STUDENT CARD

Give a 2-2.5 minute talk onthe topic “Fashion”.

Remember to say:

§ If fashion is a big part of our life