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holds tan American football game before sharing his turkey dinner
with a number of friends and, of course, his large family.
‘It will be a pick-up game and everyone who wants to come
and play is welcome,’ Herbst said.
In Jerusalem more than 100 people showed up for the game
of pick-up. In Tashkent there were between 40 and 50 football
players and fans. It’s a tradition that he brings with him from
posting to posting, and he’s hoping to continue the custom here in
Ukraine.
On this particular day, though, he was concentrating on his
meeting with the president, followed by the Iftaar dinner with 200
Muslim leaders from across Eastern Europe.
After finishing his salad, Ambassador Herbst stood up and
politely excused himself. In moments he disappeared down the
vaulted entranceway that leads out into the street, where his driver
was waiting to take him to his next appointment.
(From Kyiv post)
Assignments
1. Learn the glossary.
To inherit – to receive money, property, etc. from someone after
they have died
Unflinching tone – not changing or becoming weaker, even in a
very difficult situation, tone
Ambassador – an important official who represents his or her
government in a foreign country
To be reserved – to be unwilling to express your emotions or talk
about your problems

2. Scan the text and give the gist of the article.

3. Answer the following questions.
1. Where did the interviewer and the American Ambassador
meet?
2. Does the ambassador have a family?

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