انگلیسی درس ۹۷
Board games and street markets
بازی‌ها، یک بازار خیابانی که از آن لذت بردید (نمونه‌ی دوم)، و مغازه در مقایسه با بازار.
چطور تمرین کنیم
- یک جواب را دو بار گوش بدهید. هم‌زمان متن را بخوانید.
- همراه صدا بگویید. سرعت را روی 0.75× بگذارید. دوباره پخش کنید و هم‌زمان با صدا حرف بزنید.
- حالت تمرین را روشن کنید. جواب‌ها پنهان می‌شوند. هر سؤال را بخوانید و بلند جواب بدهید.
- جواب را مال خودتان کنید. همان عبارت‌ها را به کار ببرید، اما درباره‌ی شهر، کار و زندگی خودتان حرف بزنید.
- با یک هم‌تمرینی تمرین کنید. یک نفر سؤال‌ها را می‌خواند. نفر دیگر بدون نگاه کردن جواب می‌دهد.
Part 1 · Interview
Games
Short answers. About 20 to 30 seconds each. Answer, give a reason, add one detail.
What games are popular in your country? Why?
Card games are very popular, especially one called Hokm. Families play it at parties and on long winter nights. It's popular because it's easy to learn, and you play in teams, so there's a lot of talking and laughing.
- Card gamesgames played with cards
- on long winter nightsduring long evenings in winter
- you play in teamspeople play in groups
Do you play any games? Why?
Yes, I often play board games with my friends, like Monopoly or Catan. We meet once a month for a game night. It's a nice break from screens, and it's a good way to spend time together.
- a game nightan evening for playing games
- a nice break from screensa rest from phones and computers
- spend time togetherbe with each other
How do people learn to play games in your country?
Usually, older people teach younger ones. Children watch adults play at family parties, and then they join in. For new board games, people often watch a short video online to learn the rules.
- older people teach younger onesadults teach children
- they join inthey start taking part
- learn the ruleslearn how to play
Do you think it's important for people to play games? Why?
Yes, I think games are important at any age. They help us relax, think strategically and have fun with others. For older people, games like chess can also keep the mind active.
- at any agefor people of all ages
- think strategicallyplan carefully to win
- keep the mind activehelp the brain stay healthy
Part 2 · Cue card
An open-air or street market you enjoyed visiting
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 an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting.
You should say:
- where the market is
- what the market sells
- how big the market is
- and explain why you enjoyed visiting it
Start
I'd like to talk about a night market I visited in Bangkok, Thailand, two years ago. It was one of the most colourful places I've ever been.
Where it is
It's in the centre of Bangkok, in a big open area near a metro station. It only opens in the evening, from about five until midnight, when the weather is cooler.
What it sells
It sells almost everything: clothes, bags, handmade jewellery and souvenirs. But the best part is the food. There are dozens of stalls selling noodles, grilled meat, fresh fruit juices and strange snacks, like fried insects.
How big it is
It's huge. There are hundreds of stalls in long rows, and it took us more than three hours to walk around. Thousands of people visit every night, both tourists and locals.
Why you enjoyed it
I enjoyed it because it was full of energy. There was music, bright lights and wonderful smells everywhere. I tried mango sticky rice for the first time, and it was delicious. I also practised my bargaining skills and bought a few gifts for my family at good prices. It felt like a festival, not just a market.
- one of the most colourful places I've ever beena strong opening
- when the weather is coolerwhen it is less hot
- the best part is the foodthe food is the best thing
- in long rowsin long lines
- full of energyvery lively
- my bargaining skillsmy ability to get a lower price
Part 3 · Discussion
Markets and shops
Longer answers. About 30 to 45 seconds. Give your opinion, explain why, and give an example.
Do people in your country enjoy going to open-air markets? Which type is most popular?
Yes, especially weekly markets that sell fruit and vegetables, because the prices are lower than in supermarkets. In some cities, there are also Friday markets for second-hand and antique things, which are popular with collectors.
- weekly marketsmarkets that happen once a week
- antique thingsvery old valuable objects
- collectorspeople who collect special items
Are markets more suitable for selling certain types of things? Why?
Yes. Fresh food is perfect for markets, because farmers can sell directly to customers. Handmade crafts and second-hand items are also good, because people like to look, touch and bargain. Expensive electronics are better in shops, where you get a guarantee.
- sell directly to customerssell without a middle person
- look, touch and bargaincheck and discuss the price
- a guaranteea promise to repair or replace
Do young people feel the same about markets as older people? Why?
Not exactly. Older people often go to markets for daily shopping, because they trust the fresh food. Young people visit markets more for fun or to find unusual things, like vintage clothes. For daily shopping, they prefer online shops.
- for daily shoppingfor normal everyday buying
- unusual thingsthings that are not common
- vintage clothesold clothes that are stylish
What are the advantages of buying from shops rather than markets?
Shops are more reliable. Prices are fixed, so you don't have to bargain. You can usually return products if there's a problem. Shops are also open every day and have air conditioning, which matters in hot weather.
- more reliableyou can trust them more
- Prices are fixedprices don't change
- return productsgive products back
How does advertising influence what people buy? Is this true for everyone?
Advertising makes us notice products and believe we need them. It works best on children and young people, who are more easily influenced. Some people are more careful and compare products before buying, but nobody is completely free from advertising.
- makes us notice productsmakes us see them
- more easily influencedchange their minds more easily
- compare products before buyingcheck differences first
Have recent changes in the way people live affected shopping habits? Why?
Yes. People are busier, so online shopping and home delivery have grown a lot. Many people now buy groceries with an app. Also, prices have gone up, so people compare prices more carefully and buy more second-hand things.
- home deliverybringing products to your home
- groceriesfood and things for the house
- compare prices more carefullycheck prices more
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