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Lesson 24. Topic: Winemakers.

Task 1. Read and translate the text.
Winemakers.
Marion and her husband Pierre live in Provence in the South of France,
where they own a house and vineyards. Provence is famous for its

picturesque landscapes and delicious wines. The couple inherited the large
estate from their parents and it allowed them to become independent
winemakers. They enjoy their unique lifestyle and are eager to share it with
others. They often invite tourists to their beautiful place to delve into the
world of Provencal wine. After a stroll through the cellars with their century
old oak tuns, visitors enjoy tasting their great wines. There is also a food

bar area, where they can have some cheese and home-made bread. Guests
are also invited to walk through the vineyards and have a picnic in the fresh
air.
They don’t have to bring their own meals, as Marion and Pierre supply
everything.
The hosts do their utmost to ensure their guests have an unforgettable
day. They even hold a special cooking workshop for both adults and

children to encourage them to learn more about Provincial food culture.
Marion’s sister Jannette is a pastry cook, she makes desserts, cakes, and
chocolates. During the workshops she inspires participants to experiment
with different ingredients and create new flavours. Everyone has an
opportunity to use their imagination and handcraft their own chocolate.

Before leaving, a short visit to the little boutique is a must. It sells wines
and delicacies so that tourists can take a bit of Provence home with them
and treat their friends.
Task 2. Write down and learn the new words.
A winemaker, a vineyard, an estate, landscapes, a couple, a stroll, the
world of, in the fresh air, a picnic, a workshop, an adult, a boutique, a
participant, a tourist, delicacies, an oak tun, a century, a cellar, a flavour, a
pastry cook, an opportunity, picturesque, delicious, unique, to share, to own,

to experiment, different, to encourage, to handcraft, to create, to inspire,
unforgettable, independent, to treat, to inherit, to allow, to delve into,
imagination.
Task 3. Answer the questions.