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Course 13.
ANTHONY BOURDAIN – NO RESERVATIONS COLOMBIA
Listening / report activity
Part 1.

Listen to the video and complete the information requested.

Colombia in the past Colombia now

Cartagena…

The food Anthony eats in La Cevicheria: (try to provide information about the ingredients, the
food)

The central market:

Cecilia’s restaurant:

Tierra Bomba Island:

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Part 2

What do they eat in San Antonio de Pereira?

Anthony B. arrives in Medellin and he said the city was…

But Camila explains that the city has changed very much...

They travel to Que haré para enamorarte.

Why is this restaurant particular?

What do they say about the chorizo?

What is Sopa de cura en vereda?

What do they say about the Tamal?

It’s 6 in the morning and Anthony describes a typical day in paisa culture. Narrate what they do
that morning.

Calentao:
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Part 3

Listen to the information and correct the mistakes if necessary.

People eat Bandeja paisa only when there is a special celebration.

Envigado is a very elegant and high class neighborhood to live.

Pablo Escobar was a not a benefactor for Envigado.

The 80’s were a very calm moment in paisa history.

Colombia has changed very much in the last 20 years.

Santo Domingo is still the most dangerous place in Medellin.

Comuna Nororiental used to be called the assassin’s cradle.

The government has done nothing for this area.

Finally, Anthony is having some drinks in a house in Santo Domingo. Describe the party. Try
to provide as many details as you can.
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DISCUSSION

What aspects didn’t you like about the What did you like about the program?
program?

The program shows Colombia from an international point of view. Do you think the program
benefits Colombia’s image?

From the information presented in the program, which aspect do you disagree with? Why?