B11

The most usual way to entertain friends at home is to invite them for a meal, either in the evening or at lunch-time on a Sunday. When guests are invited for a meal, they often sit and chat while they have a drink before the meal, and coffee is usually served afterwards.

USUAL

B12

Several close friends are sometimes invited at once to make a small party to celebrate a birthday, a child’s coming of age or some special achievement/achievements.

ACHIEVE

B13

These parties are almost always informal, there is no dress code and in summer, when the weather is fine, people may hold a barbecue in the garden.

FORMAL

B14

Formal occasions, official receptions for foreign visitors, when written invitations are sent, rarely take place in people’s homes, although they did in the past.

INVITE

B15

The host often provides various kinds of entertainment, or at least entertains guests with interesting stories and merry jokes.

VARY

B16

The tasty meal is often followed by party games or dances which are intended to amuse or interest people in a way that gives them pleasure and make them enjoy the party.

TASTE