Unit 7 A Kaleidoscope of Culture
Part I Getting ready
Mew York is one of the most important cities in the world. It is not only a center for business, but also a center for music and art. It has many famous buildings and places of interest. And it, too, has jot its nickname. What is it?
Audioscript:
A: Are you ready for the trip to the museum in the Big Apple? I can hardly wait.
B: The Big Apple? What are you talking about?
A: The Big Apple is the nickname for New York City. You are going to New York with us, arent you?
B: Yes, Im going. Im especially looking forward to seeing the Museum of Modern Art. Theres a special show of 20th century American painters there. But, tell me, where did the nickname the Big Apple come from?
A: The jazz musicians of the 1920s are responsible for the name. When they played a concert in a city, they called that city an apple. Of course New York was the biggest city in the country and best place for a jazz concert. So the musicians called it The Big Apple.
B: Amazing! New York is such a fascinating place and it even has an interesting nickname, one that its had for more than 50 years.
Britain is famous for its pubs, where you can sample a pint of British beer, enjoy good-value bar meals and savor the friendly atmosphere. The pub boasts an excellent range of hot and cold bar snacks or a wide selection of home-cooked meals with a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
Audioscript:
There are visitors who come to England and leave thinking they have never been inside a pub. They dont realize that the words pub or public house are rarely included in the title of the place. So how do you know whether a building is a pub and what does a pub offer the visitor?
The first thing to look for is a large sign either hanging over the street or placed on a pole outside the building. This sign may have a name like The Kings Arms, The Black Rabbit or The Duke ofKendal or an appropriate picture. Many pubs have names linked to royalty, popular heroes,
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