Session 2

San Valentine's Day

1.Listen the song and complete the gaps.

                                         John Paul Jones - Love is in the air

Love is in the air 
................I look around 
love is in the air 
every sight and every .........
and I don't know if I'm being foolish 
don't know if I'm being ........
but it's ...............that I must believe in 
and it's there when I ..........in your eyes 

Love is in the air 
in the .............of the trees
love is in the air
in the .............of the sea 
and I don't know if I'm just ...............
don't know if I feel sane 
but it's ..............that I must believe in 
and it's there when you call out my name 

Love is in the air
love is in the air
Oh oh oh 
Love is in the air 
in the ...........of the sun
love is in the air
when the day is nearly done
and I don't know if you're an ............
don't know if I see it true
but you're something that I must believe in 
and you're there when I ........ out for you


2. Read the text and answer the questions 


What is the the history of St Valentine?
There are various legends regarding the history of St Valentine; the only thing that can be said for sure is that there is lots of mystery and his exact story is not very clear.
One of the most well-known legends dates back to Rome in the 3rd century. In this period, soldiers were not allowed to get married because it was believed that single men were better soldiers in battle than those that were married, because they were emotionally attached to their families. Faced with this situation, the figure of the Christian priest Valentine appeared, who considered the obligation on soliders not to marry to be injust. He therefore decided to unite partners in matrimony with the Christian blessing. Through his actions, he emerged as the protector of those in love, because he carried out secret marriages all over Rome, until he was summoned by the Emperor Claudius II.
Asterius, a deputy of Rome, was responsible for the condemned Valentine. He made fun of Christianity and put Valentine to the test, asking him to return the sight of his daughter who was born blind. The priest accepted and performed the miracle. Asterius and his family became Christian, but they could not save Valentine from death, and he was executed on 14th February. Two centuries afterwards, the Catholic church revived the story and shortly afterwards, Valentine was canonized.

-There is only one clear theory of the history of valentines day?
-In which century the story happens?
-What was forbidden?
-Who are Valentin?
-And Asterius?
-When Valentin die?

3. Now you are the author. Write your own story about the legend of valentines day. (150-200 words)