news bulletin – answers

China says "Ole!" to Spain

correct the sentences

1. The people in Hong Kong are very fun-loving. they are ‘straight-laced’, rather serious
2. There are storms at night. at night Spanish culture is taking the city ‘by storm’ – it is very popular
3. Spanish music isn’t very popular. it is very ‘special’
4. People are taking a wine tasting course to learn about European wines. Spanish wines
5. The Spanish restaurant is very tranquil. it is ‘loud’ (it has music)
6. Spain is a country full of fashion. full of passion
7. Spain is making roads in China. making ‘inroads’ – becoming established
8. Flights from Spain to China are on the decrease. the increase
9. China will hold a ‘year of Spain’ next year. it was held last year (it is just ending)
10. The Chinese in Hong Kong are learning Spanish. ‘they say Ole’ means that they are welcoming Spanish culture not necessarily speaking the language