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Dialogue of Cultures 1 - номер 1, страница 117.

Условие.

1 In pairs, look at the map and photos and answer the questions.

1 What do you know about these events? What happens there?

2 What sort of people might

• perform or take part in each event?

• attend as spectators?

SUMMER – MAGIC AND MADNESS

Glossary

risk life and limb steep slope date back to sprained ankle venue launch

flyer be renowned for overwhelming fire up cracked rib

scrapes and bruises live up to put sb off stick to all walks of life

get caught up in the buzz

Cheese Rolling

Full title: The Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling and Wake.

What: One of the strangest and most spectacular of all Britain's weird and wonderful traditions. People risk life and limb in a 200-yard race down a steep slope, trying to catch a seven-pound, round Double Gloucester cheese!

When: every year on Spring Bank Holiday Monday.

Where: on Cooper's Hill near Gloucester, England.

Origins: The tradition is at least 200 years old, but may date back to an ancient pagan ritual at the return of Spring.

Key facts

• There are five downhill and four uphill races.

• 3-4000 spectators from far and wide attend the event.

• Competitors rarely catch the cheese since it reaches speeds of up to 70 mph.

• Paramedics attend the event since there are usually a number of injuries, ranging from sprained ankles to broken bones.

Follow that cheese!

Double Gloucester cheese winner!

IN A NUTSHELL:

'It was madness. Cheese was won, shoes were lost, people were knocked out – but no deaths. What more could you want?!'

The Fringe

Full title: Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

What: The biggest arts festival in the world. Especially numerous are theatre and comedy performances.

When: every year in the month of August.

Where: anywhere there's a space to perform in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Origins: When the Edinburgh International Festival was launched in 1947, its main focus was on classical music. Eight British theatre companies decided to put on their own, more alternative work. The Fringe was born.

Key facts

• Nearly 1.94 m tickets sold for Fringe 2013, which was a new record after 2011.

• Fringe 2013 hosted more than 45,000 performances and 2,871 shows including 1,500 world premieres; about 40 different countries represented.

• Renowned for staging shows in unusual venues, such as a Ford Escort, a public toilet or a lift.

• Many popular entertainers like Hugh Grant and Jude Law launched their careers there.

Fringe street performers

The Fringe hits the Royal Mile, Edinburgh

IN A NUTSHELL:

'If you wanted to see every performance, one after the other, it would take over four years!'

Glastonbury

Full title: The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts.

What: The biggest outdoor music and performing arts festival, famous for the large amount of its stages, sea of tents and mass of humanity in search of an 'alternative' experience.

When: several days at the end of June.

Where: on Michael Eavis's farm in Somerset, England.

Origins: First held in 1970 in reaction to other over-commercialised music festivals.

Key facts

• Up to 60 officially listed stages.

• Up to 300 bands participating, Pyramid Stage headlined by the Arctic Monkeys and The Rolling Stones at Glastonbury 2013.

• 135,000 tickets issued.

• Tickets for Glastonbury 2014 cost £210 sold out on October 6, 2013, in record time of 1 h 27 min.

• Thousands of visitors join anti-war, social and ecological campaigns (held by Greenpeace, WaterAid etc) at the Meeting Point, huge sums of money are raised for charities.

The Pyramid stage at Glastonbury

Music, madness and mayhem

IN A NUTSHELL:

'Come rain or shine, Glastonbury is undoubtedly the place to spend the best time of your life!'

Решение.

Решение 2.

По парам, посмотрите на карту и фотографии и ответьте на вопросы.

1. Что вы знаете об этих событиях? Что там происходит?

2. Какие люди могут:

• выступать или принимать участие в каждом событии?
• посещать в качестве зрителей?

Ответ:

1. Cheese Rolling (Сырные гонки)

1 What do you know about this event? What happens there?

This event is called The Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling and Wake. It is one of Britain's strangest and most spectacular traditions. People risk life and limb in a 200-yard race down a steep slope, trying to catch a seven-pound, round Double Gloucester cheese. There are five downhill and four uphill races. Competitors rarely catch the cheese as it reaches speeds of up to 70 mph, and paramedics are usually present due to numerous injuries ranging from sprained ankles to broken bones.

Это событие называется Сырные гонки и пробуждение на Куперс-Хилл. Это одна из самых странных и зрелищных традиций Великобритании. Люди рискуют жизнью и конечностями в гонке на 200 ярдов по крутому склону, пытаясь поймать семифунтовый круглый сыр Дабл Глостер. Проводится пять гонок под гору и четыре в гору. Участники редко ловят сыр, так как он развивает скорость до 112 км/ч, и на месте обычно дежурят парамедики из-за многочисленных травм, от растяжений лодыжек до переломов костей.

2 What sort of people might:

• perform or take part in this event?

  People who are adventurous, thrill-seeking, and willing to take significant physical risks, often for the challenge or tradition. They are typically fit enough to run down a very steep hill.

  Люди авантюрные, ищущие острых ощущений и готовые идти на значительный физический риск, часто ради вызова или традиции. Они, как правило, достаточно подготовлены, чтобы бежать вниз по очень крутому склону.

• attend as spectators?

  People who enjoy watching unusual, thrilling, and sometimes dangerous events. These spectators come from "far and wide" and enjoy witnessing unique traditions.

  Люди, которым нравится смотреть необычные, захватывающие и порой опасные события. Эти зрители приезжают издалека и наслаждаются наблюдением за уникальными традициями.

1. The Fringe (Эдинбургский фестиваль Fringe)

1 What do you know about this event? What happens there?

The Fringe is the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which is the biggest arts festival in the world, especially known for its theatre and comedy performances. It happens every August in Edinburgh, Scotland. The festival hosts more than 45,000 performances and nearly 3,000 shows, including many world premieres. It is renowned for staging shows in unusual venues, and many popular entertainers launched their careers there.

Фриндж — это Эдинбургский фестиваль Фриндж, крупнейший в мире фестиваль искусств, особенно известный своими театральными и комедийными представлениями. Он проходит каждый август в Эдинбурге, Шотландия. Фестиваль принимает более 45 000 выступлений и почти 3000 шоу, включая множество мировых премьер. Он известен постановкой шоу в необычных местах, и многие популярные артисты начинали там свою карьеру.

2 What sort of people might:

• perform or take part in this event?

  Artists, comedians, actors, musicians, and performers from about 40 different countries. This includes established stars and emerging talents looking to launch their careers.

  Артисты, комедианты, актеры, музыканты и исполнители примерно из 40 разных стран. Сюда входят как признанные звезды, так и новые таланты, стремящиеся начать свою карьеру.

• attend as spectators?

  A very diverse audience interested in arts, theatre, comedy, music, and unique cultural experiences. Nearly 2 million tickets are sold, indicating a broad appeal to people of "all walks of life."

  Очень разнообразная аудитория, интересующаяся искусством, театром, комедией, музыкой и уникальными культурными впечатлениями. Продается почти 2 миллиона билетов, что указывает на широкую привлекательность для людей из «всех слоев общества».

1. Glastonbury (Гластонбери)

1 What do you know about this event? What happens there?

Glastonbury is the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, the biggest outdoor music and performing arts festival. It is famous for its many stages, sea of tents, and large crowds seeking an 'alternative' experience. It takes place for several days at the end of June on Michael Eavis's farm in Somerset, England. Up to 300 bands participate on 60 officially listed stages. Thousands of visitors also join anti-war, social, and ecological campaigns, and money is raised for charities.

Гластонбери — это Гластонберийский фестиваль современного исполнительского искусства, крупнейший фестиваль музыки и исполнительского искусства под открытым небом. Он известен множеством своих сцен, морем палаток и большим скоплением людей, ищущих «альтернативный» опыт. Он проходит в течение нескольких дней в конце июня на ферме Майкла Эвиса в Сомерсете, Англия. До 300 групп участвуют на 60 официально зарегистрированных сценах. Тысячи посетителей также присоединяются к антивоенным, социальным и экологическим кампаниям, и собираются средства для благотворительных организаций.

2 What sort of people might:

• perform or take part in this event?

  Numerous bands, musicians, and performing artists, both famous headliners (like Arctic Monkeys and The Rolling Stones) and lesser-known acts. Also, representatives from organizations like Greenpeace and WaterAid who run campaigns.

  Многочисленные группы, музыканты и исполнители, как известные хедлайнеры (например, Arctic Monkeys и The Rolling Stones), так и менее известные коллективы. Также представители таких организаций, как Greenpeace и WaterAid, которые проводят кампании.

• attend as spectators?

  A "mass of humanity" looking for an 'alternative' experience, interested in contemporary music, arts, and festival culture. Many are also socially conscious, participating in anti-war, social, and ecological campaigns. They enjoy camping and a communal atmosphere.

  «Масса людей», ищущих «альтернативный» опыт, интересующихся современной музыкой, искусством и фестивальной культурой. Многие также социально сознательны, участвуют в антивоенных, социальных и экологических кампаниях. Им нравится кемпинг и общая атмосфера.