The national dish of Algeria is “kouscous”, steamed semolina wheat served with lamb or chicken, cooked vegetables, and gravy. This is so basic to the Algerian diet that its name in Arabic, ta'am, translates as "food.". Lamb also is popular, and often is prepared over an open fire and served with bread. This dish is called mechoui. Other common foods are chorba, a spicy soup; dolma, a mixture of tomatoes and peppers. Religious holidays used to be and still celebrated with special foods. For the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad(PBUH), a holiday called Mulud, dried fruits are a common treat. During the month of Ramadan, Algerians , as Muslims, refrain from food and drink during the daylight hours. Each evening, the fast is broken with a family meal.
As far as clothing is concerned, most men and many younger women, now wear European-style clothing. The traditional garb is a white woolen cloak, called “gandoura”, worn over a long cotton shirt. A cape called a burnous is sometimes draped over the shoulders; it is made of linen for the summer and wool for the winter. Sometimes the burnous is plain, or sometimes it is adorned with fancy embroidery, indicating the wealth of the wearer. The traditional head covering is a red fez wrapped with a white cloth. Women's traditional clothing is similar, although more complete in its coverage. The haik drapes them from head to foot, and is worn over loose pants, which are gathered at the ankle.
COMPREHENSION
1. Say whether the following statements are true or false according to the text.
a.At present, most Algerian men and women have changed their clothing styles.
b.Religoius holidays are no longer celebrated in Algeria.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a-What are the most popular food in Algeria?
b.What did most people in Algeria use to wear?
3.What does the underlined word in the text refer to?
Them (§2)
TEXT EXPLORATION :
1)Complete the table below
verb noun adjective
to modernise ........ .........
2.Choose the correct form of the verbs:
1. I (will fly )/ (am flying )by plane tomorrow.
2. Hi, what time( does the train pull out) / (is the train pulling out ) this evening?
3. The library usually (opens /is opening at 8.30) and (closes / is closing )at 7.30.
3.Use the best connector to join the following pairs. Make changes where necessary.
a.The world is being modernized .People across the world are witnessing a drastic change in the their lifestyles.(consequently/ contrary to/ but)
b.Today people eat fast food at snack bars. In the olden days, they used to have shared meals at home.
(As a result/whereas/ moreover)
4)Fill in the blanks in the passage below with :
recipes -hospitality - duty, prepare--others
Arabs are known for their ................as they encourage ...........to share meals with them. Even an unexpected visitor will be warmly greeted and offered coffee or tea , while women prepare the meal. Cooking in most Arab continues to be considered a women’s ........ Historically, ...........and cooking customs have been passed down through generations by word of mouth when women gather together to ............meals.
5) Classify the following words in a table below according to the pronunciation of their final ‘s’
Roots / boundaries/ changes / days
As far as clothing is concerned, most men and many younger women, now wear European-style clothing. The traditional garb is a white woolen cloak, called “gandoura”, worn over a long cotton shirt. A cape called a burnous is sometimes draped over the shoulders; it is made of linen for the summer and wool for the winter. Sometimes the burnous is plain, or sometimes it is adorned with fancy embroidery, indicating the wealth of the wearer. The traditional head covering is a red fez wrapped with a white cloth. Women's traditional clothing is similar, although more complete in its coverage. The haik drapes them from head to foot, and is worn over loose pants, which are gathered at the ankle.
COMPREHENSION
1. Say whether the following statements are true or false according to the text.
a.At present, most Algerian men and women have changed their clothing styles.
b.Religoius holidays are no longer celebrated in Algeria.
2. Answer the following questions according to the text.
a-What are the most popular food in Algeria?
b.What did most people in Algeria use to wear?
3.What does the underlined word in the text refer to?
Them (§2)
TEXT EXPLORATION :
1)Complete the table below
verb noun adjective
to modernise ........ .........
2.Choose the correct form of the verbs:
1. I (will fly )/ (am flying )by plane tomorrow.
2. Hi, what time( does the train pull out) / (is the train pulling out ) this evening?
3. The library usually (opens /is opening at 8.30) and (closes / is closing )at 7.30.
3.Use the best connector to join the following pairs. Make changes where necessary.
a.The world is being modernized .People across the world are witnessing a drastic change in the their lifestyles.(consequently/ contrary to/ but)
b.Today people eat fast food at snack bars. In the olden days, they used to have shared meals at home.
(As a result/whereas/ moreover)
4)Fill in the blanks in the passage below with :
recipes -hospitality - duty, prepare--others
Arabs are known for their ................as they encourage ...........to share meals with them. Even an unexpected visitor will be warmly greeted and offered coffee or tea , while women prepare the meal. Cooking in most Arab continues to be considered a women’s ........ Historically, ...........and cooking customs have been passed down through generations by word of mouth when women gather together to ............meals.
5) Classify the following words in a table below according to the pronunciation of their final ‘s’
Roots / boundaries/ changes / days