Number eight, listen to the dialogue and say which facts in your workbook are true, false or not stated.0:00
Wendy, I know you and Gregory are great travelers.0:07
Where have you been besides Italy?0:10
To Australia and New Zealand, for instance.0:13
The usa, Greece, France.0:16
When were you there and how long did you stay?0:20
We went to Moscow last June, spent a week doing the city.0:22
Then we visited St. Petersburg and the beautiful palaces and parks around the northern capital of Russia.0:26
All in all, 15 days in the country.0:32
What do you think of Russia?0:34
Well, that stay was one of the most enjoyable experiences we've had.0:36
We liked the people very much, friendly and hospitable, always ready to help.0:40
I will never forget the beautiful ballet we were shown at the Bolshoi.0:45
Believe me, it's absolutely unforgettable.0:50
Have you ever been to South America?0:53
No, but we've been to North America twice.0:55
In 2008, we had a journey about New England, and in 2013, we visited Mexico.0:58
We arrived there in November, just on the day when Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead.1:05
Is it something like Halloween?1:10
According to their tradition, it's the day when spirits of the dead return to their homes and stay for a short time with their families and friends.1:13
But how do the people learn that the spirits have arrived?1:21
And like all guests, dead spirits are welcomed with food, drink, stories and memories.1:26
Do they prepare anything special for the day?1:32
Yes, a special kind of sweet bread and tasty desserts are cooked.1:35
Friends and family members give each other gifts.1:39
Sugar, skeletons and skulls.1:42
That seems a bit strange and sad.1:44
Believe it or not, there's nothing sad about this holiday.1:47
It simply reflects the Indian belief that death is a natural part of life.1:50
The Indian holiday became a Catholic one when the Spanish brought their religion to Mexico.1:54
Is this festival popular?2:00
Every year it becomes more and more popular.2:02
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