Βλ. σελ. 34, Βιβλίο Μαθητή, Δ′ τάξη, ο διάλογος σε διασκευή
Sophia: So, Andrew, tell us about your country. Where is it?
Andrew: It’s in Europe, like Greece. It’s called the “United Kingdom”—it’s an island in the north-west of Europe, surrounded by water and known for its frequent rain. It’s made up of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Nick: And you’re from Oxford, right?
Andrew: Yep, that’s right. Oxford is a city near London. It’s like London’s fancy older brother who reads loads of books. It’s in England.
Sophia: Can you tell us a bit more?
Andrew: Sure! It’s a beautiful place—full of mountains, rivers and trees. Oh, and we’ve got more sheep than people!
Sophia: Greece is beautiful, too. We have mountains, rivers, trees and the most amazing beaches!
Nick: Beaches? Oh, I’m listening now!
Andrew: Well, the sea in the UK is like a giant ice bath. If you swim, you’ll need a wetsuit and probably a cup of tea to warm up after!
Sophia: Ha! I think our warm beaches and sunshine definitely put us ahead of you.
Andrew: True, true. You’ve got the sunshine. We’ve got…umbrellas. But we make up for it with our amazing tea. You can’t beat a good cuppa—trust me, it solves almost everything.
Nick: Oh, tea! Does it come with scones?
Andrew: Of course! We don’t just drink tea—we have tea. It’s an event. You don’t drink it; you experience it.
Glossary
Surrounded: To be completely enclosed or encircled by something, in this case, water.
Frequent: Happening often; in this context, it refers to the regular occurrence of rain.
Wetsuit: A special suit made of material that keeps a person warm in cold water, often used for swimming or surfing.
Cuppa: A slang term for a cup of tea, often used in British English.
Scones: A type of baked product, similar to a biscuit, often served with tea, typically enjoyed with jam and cream.
Experience: To participate in or undergo something; in the context of tea, it means to enjoy the social aspect of drinking tea.
Quiz
1. What is the United Kingdom known for?
a. Warm beaches
b. Frequent rain
c. Deserts
d. Tropical forests
2. How many parts make up the United Kingdom?
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Two
3. Which city is Andrew from?
a. London
b. Berlin
c. Oxford
d. Paris
4. What does Sophia say Greece has that puts Greece ahead of the UK?
a. More mountains
b. Better food
c. Warm beaches and sunshine
d. More sheep
5. What is something special in the UK that Andrew mentions?
a. Scones
b. Hamburgers
c. Sushi
d. Tacos
6. According to Andrew, what is tea in the UK?
a. Just a drink
b. A type of fruit
c. An event
d. A kind of bread
