Barbra Streisand singing When in Rome - gap fill and question

Listen to the song 'When In Rome' on YouTube and complete the gap-fill exercise below. After, answer the question: What is the song about. Click here for the answers.

When in Rome, music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, sung by Barbra Streisand.

When on _________ shores I am
Very truly _______ I am
But if inclined to play I am
Sweetheart that's the ______ I am

When in Spain for reasons I don't ________
I remain ________ a brew
Don't deplore my fondness for Fundador
You know how a Fundador can lead to a _______
And baby when in Rome

I do as the Romans do

If per chance I'm _________- farewell to France
And romance drops in from the _______
Cherchez l'amour

I _______ of you please endure
My taking a _______ detour with somebody new
It's just that when in Rome
I do as the Romans do

And though from Italy I ______ to you prettily
Oh don't think of me bitterly
But know that I'm ______
Except now and then in Rome
I get that old yen in Rome
And ________ when in Rome
I do as the Romans do

E molto difficile resistere agli uomini di Italia
Per esempio, per esempio I biondi,
I biondi di Firenze, di Venezia
E I bruni di Palermo, di Milano

You know what I _______?

If I write happily
Best _________ from Napoli
Don't cable me snappily
To tell me we're __________
'Cause I'm once again in Rome
In ___________ den in Rome
Well honey bunch when in Rome
I do as the Romans do

So just disregard the _______ and the omens
When in Rome I do as the Romans do

Veni. Vidi. Vincie?

Striking a new transatlantic deal: NATO's Secretary General Video - Gap fill

Watch the video and then complete the gap fill exercise below it:

Today I am in Washington. I had the __________ last night to receive the Atlantic Council's Distinguished Leadership Award for my work to strengthen and promote the transatlantic bond. It was truly inspiring to __________ Hillary Clinton and so many others who share a commitment to the vital link between Europe and North America. I spoke about the need to strike what I call a new transatlantic deal. Because I firmly believe that in a world where we are all __________, the transatlantic relationship remains the most important relationship we have. Today, Europe and North America face a __________ challenge: how to protect our shared values across the globe, and to shape the global agenda in line with those values. So we need to do more with each other, not less. To come closer, not drift apart. And to turn outwards, not inwards. To do this, we __________ a new transatlantic deal. A deal that makes our community of values stronger, wider and deeper. We need stronger political, economic and __________ ties. We need wider engagement with the rest of the world and we need deeper security cooperation. A new transatlantic deal is the best way to preserve our __________, to increase our prosperity, and to safeguard our values for generations to come. Some thirty years ago, I visited the United States and got to know many families, colleagues and institutions. I started on the path that led me here __________. I would like to see more young people have the same opportunity to cross the Atlantic because our personal connections and experiences will continue to nourish the vital bond between America and Europe.

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Striking a new transatlantic deal: Video by NATO's Secretary General - True / False

Watch the video by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and then do the True/False exercise below it.

True / False

He won an award the night before he made the video.

He felt inspired.

Hillary Clinton was there.

The people there shared a compromise.

Europe and America are confronting an important challenge.

He believes Europe and America should get closer.

America and Europe should have more intense security cooperation.

About 13 years ago he started on the road that led him to where he is today.

He has an American family.

He would like more young people to travel across the Atlantic.

He thinks personal relationships and experiences strengthen the connections between Europe and America. 

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Frank Sinatra performing New York, New York - gap fill & questions

 

Watch the video of Frank Sinatra performing 'New York, New York,' on the 1981 television special, 'Sinatra: The Man and His Music,' and fill in the gaps below. After that, answer the questions below the gap-fill.

Vinnie Falcone takes the baton now to conduct one of the most ____________ pieces of music of all my ________. This Don Costa arrangement of the Fred Ebb, John Kander love song to the city that never sleeps and the ______ team that lost.

Start spreading the news
I'm __________ today
I want to be a part of it
New York, New York

These vagabond shoes
They are longing to stray
Right __________ the very heart of it
New York, New York

I want to wake up in a city
That doesn't sleep
And find I'm king of the hill
______ of the heap

My small ______ blues
They are melting away
I will make a brand new start of it
In old New York

If I can make it there
_____ make it anywhere
It's up to you
New York, New York

In New York, New York

I want to wake up in a city
That doesn't sleep
And ________ that I'm number one

Top of the list
Head of the heap
King of the hill

These little ______ blues
They're all melting away
I'm gonna make a brand new start of it
Back in old New York

And if I can make it there
I know, ______ make it just about anywhere
It's up to you
New York, New York

New York

Now, answer these questions:

What does the line 'start spreading the news' mean?

What does the line 'these vagabond shoes' mean?

What does the line 'longing to stray' mean?

What do the lines 'little town blues' and 'small town blues' mean?

What does the line 'melting away' mean?

What does the line 'if I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere' mean?

What does the line 'it's up to you' mean?

What is the story the song is telling? 

Click here to check your answers.

London Video Tour: Westminster (Video and True / False Quiz)

   

Are the following True or False, according to the video? If something is False, what's the truth?

Westminster is a beautiful and historic neighborhood in the center of London.

Westminster is the focus of politics and culture in the city.

The seat of government is there.

Westminster's northern boundary is Mayfair and Trafalgar Square.

The Houses of Parliament are next to the Palace of Westminster.

The first real palace was built there in the 11th century.

The current Parliament building was finished in 1817.

The last real wedding at Westminster Abbey was in 2011.

You can watch the Changing of the Guard in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace.

Some Buckingham Palace state rooms are open to the public.

There's no better way to experience the city than to live in a real London apartment.

There are lots of real parks in London.

Saint James park is one of the oldest public parks in London.

You can get to the government buildings from Buckingham Palace by walking through the park.

Victoria Station is the best train station in London.

You can access several types of public transportation from Victoria Station.

Belgrave Square is a place where many people want to live.

The architecture there is emblematic of the 19th century. 

At a bar near Belgrave square you can get a beer and a meal of fish and chips.

The tour guide asks people to let his company know if there are any popular places in Westminster he did not mention.

After completing the true/false quiz, you can check your answers by turning on the English subtitles to the video and watching it again...

...and/or by clicking here for the answers.

Spanish Duke Moving to Qatar Amid Corruption Charges (Video and True / False Quiz)

According to the video, are the following true or false:

1. The Spanish Monarchy is making headlines again.
 
2. Last week the Duke of Palma caused international headlines.

3. Urdangarin was offered a job working with Spanish handball coach Valero Rivera in Qatar.
 
4. Rivera used to be Urdangarin's trainer and started training him when he was 14.

5. It is believed Urdangarin got much of the money he stole from government contracts.

6. Emails provided to the court by the Duke’s business partner have brought Princess Cristina into the case as well.

7. Urdangarin has lied about his wife's involvement in the institute’s activities.

8. The king is less popular than ever, especially among Spanish youth.

9. The case prosecutor has requested Urdangarin’s passport be taken away but the final decision rests with the judge.

10. If the Duke of Palma does leave the country, the princess and their children would join him after the end of the year.

After completing the true/false quiz, you can check your answers by turning on the English subtitles to the video and watching it again...

...and/or by clicking here for the answers.