Denis Adamsky describes his life and work.
 

Vocabulary

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My name is Denis Adamsky. I’m 37, and I live in Moscow.

What do you do for a living?

I’m the general manager of the Moscow Jewelry Factory.

What does globalization mean to you?

Globalization means the removal of borders between countries, regardless of the political situation between the countries.

What worries you?

I worry about my family, especially my children.

What makes you happy?

When I successfully finish a project that I’ve started.

What’s your favorite food?

You know it’s like drinking: every mood needs the right drink. And it’s the same with food. I can’t say anything in particular; it depends on my mood. I can eat anything. Even caterpillars in Africa. I was in the mood for that once.

Which countries would you like to visit?

You know I’ve been almost everywhere. The only country I haven’t been to yet is Australia.

Unfortunately it’s a very long flight. When I feel physically and mentally fit enough to face a twenty hour flight, I’ll fly there.

What do you expect for your future?

My future? Only good things. What else?

Questions

Gold. Who is this person? What’s his name? Where does he live?

Silver. He personally makes jewelry. True or false? What is his job or profession?

Diamonds. For Denis, globalization means . . . . .

Ruby. According to the video, does he worry about money? What does he worry about?

Sapphire. Denis has a special, favorite food. Is this right or wrong?

Emerald. Is it very easy to travel to Australia?

Jade. Is Denis optimistic or pessimistic about the future?
 
 
 
Jewelry. Does your friend have any jewellery? Does he or she like to collect jewellery?
Ring. Do you live in Moscow? Are you from Moscow? Have you been to Moscow?

Earring. Have you met people from Moscow? Who were they? What were they doing?

Nose ring. Describe the geography and climate of Moscow and, or Russia in general.

Necklace. Describe the economy of Moscow and Russia in general. What are the main imports and exports?

Bracelet. What are some problems or challenges that Moscow or Russia has?

Faberge Egg. What is Russian food like? Describe Russian food like?

Crown. What are the tourist attractions of Moscow and Russia in general (cultural, historic, natural)?

Gold and Silver Coins. What do you associate with Moscow or Russia in general? What comes to mind when you think of Moscow or Russia in general?