Self-study activity:
Watch this video from David Mitchell on his views about Britain's drinking culture and say whether the statements below are true or false.
The level might be a bit high even for Intermediate 2 students. Try to focus on the questions and construct meaning from the words you can understand, as the task is well within the grasp of Intermediate students.
1 David's mum enjoys a drink on occasion.
2 One and half hours is very little time in a pub.
3 The British don't usually eat when they drink.
4 It wouldn't be possible to stand the people at a party without drinking.
5 The British don't find it difficult to talk to acquaintances for a long time.
6 Britain's drinking culture encourages being slightly drunk.
7 David is in favour of Britain's drinking culture.
You can read a transcript here.
Key:
1F 2T 3T 4T 5F 6T 7F
