Charles
The speaker was disappointed with Russian food because it seemed too heavy to him, fried food with lots of oil. He thought Russians ate too much pork, mushrooms and eggs.
Ss share their own view of typical Russian food.
Ss’ own ideas. Possible suggestions are – to speak openly to your host, probably in advance, letting them know what food you don’t eat whatever you are offered (there may be reasons why people prefer some food in a particular climate or region).
Lynsey
The speaker found it strange that her host mother took so much care of her. This shows that in America teenagers are more independent and look after themselves or that their hospitality traditions are different.
The speaker was surprised by the behavior of her host brother as he expected her to do his homework for him and not to learn to do something himself.
Ss’ own answers. While generalizing, some Ss are likely to say that it is quite typical of Russian teenagers to copy homework and to cheat in tests. They might like to give an explanation for their phenomenon: this could be because we like to help each other, or because they are overloaded at school and have to cheat to survive. Others, however, may say that it depends on a particular person and family.
Brian
The speaker noticed that Russian people were educated, cultured and interested in the arts.
The speaker must have stayed in a cultural centre. Invite Ss to mention some places in Russia where you could see a ballet, go to art galleries and museums. (Brian stayed in St. Petersburg)
Ss’ own answers.
Tiffany
The speaker was shocked by the fact that Russian women wear miniskirts in winter.
From the interview it is clear that people in America own more clothes than Russian people, but dress less formally than Russians. They don’t wear a lot of fur coats clothes.
Ss’ own answers.
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