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The pub – an abbreviation of public house – is a central feature of British soci-
ety; the most popular place where people relax at the end of the working day. Going to
pubs is one of the most popular leisure activity options in Britain. The British pub exer-
cises a special fascination for foreigners. In fact it is so popular that many imitations
exist around the world, some relatively successful, others less so.
Salisbury is a small cathedral city in the south – west of England. Nick McIver went
to a pub there called “The Haunch of Venison” to meet Tony Leroy, the landlord (below
right), and find out more about pubs.
11.1
T16
A
Listen to the interview and answer the questions Nina McIver asked
Tony Leroy:
When was “The Haunch of Venison” built?
What type of customers come to “The Haunch of Venison”?
“The Haunch of Venison” is open all day, isn’t it?
What do most people drink in pubs?
Do you have to drink if you come to a pub?
Do they also sell food in
“The Haunch of Venison”?
Why is “The Haunch of
Venison” called that?
Do all pubs have similar
origins?
Who owns pubs? Are they
privately owned?
11.2
T16
A
Listen to Nina McIver and Tony Leroy again and say which words or
expressions in the interview mean:
a a place where people board or live
b someone who often goes to the same pub
c strong alcoholic drinks like whisky and gin 
11       The pub – an abbreviation of public house – is a central feature of British soci-
ety; the most popular place where people relax at the end of the working day. Going to
pubs is one of the most popular leisure activity options in Britain. The British pub exer-
cises a special fascination for foreigners. In fact it is so popular that many imitations
exist around the world, some relatively successful, others less so.
     Salisbury is a small cathedral city in the south – west of England. Nick McIver went
to a pub there called “The Haunch of Venison” to meet Tony Leroy, the landlord (below
right), and find out more about pubs.


11.1     T16    A   Listen to the interview and answer the questions Nina McIver asked
Tony Leroy:
     ƒ When was “The Haunch of Venison” built?
     ƒ What type of customers come to “The Haunch of Venison”?
     ƒ “The Haunch of Venison” is open all day, isn’t it?
     ƒ What do most people drink in pubs?
     ƒ Do you have to drink if you come to a pub?
     ƒ Do they also sell food in
         “The Haunch of Venison”?
     ƒ Why is “The Haunch of
         Venison” called that?
     ƒ Do all pubs have similar
         origins?
     ƒ Who owns pubs? Are they
         privately owned?




11.2     T16    A Listen to Nina McIver and Tony Leroy again and say which words or
expressions in the interview mean:
     a     a place where people board or live
     b     someone who often goes to the same pub
     c     strong alcoholic drinks like whisky and gin
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