## Step 1 - Listening

#### Valentine’s day

You are going to listen to a text about Valentine’s day.

- Listen to the text and do assignment 1.
- Read the statements.
- Listen again and do assignment 2.
- Listen again and do assignment 3.

#### Assignment 1

Copy and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.

What information do you get about: (use key words)
Cards |
Other presents |
where |
who |
history |
Esther Howland |
restaurants |

#### Statements

1. Valentine’s Day is only celebrated in English speaking countries.
2. You always sign a Valentine’s card.
3. You can also give red roses.
4. Valentine’s cards are only sent by people who are in love.
5. In Japan only men send Valentine’s cards.
6. There is no confusion over which Saint Valentine the day is named after.
7. Valentine of Rome lived in the 13th century.
8. The bishop of Terni lived in the 14th century.
9. The custom of sending Valentine’s cards started in England.
10. Esther Howland started selling cards in the 18th century.