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3 Interviewer So, Arturo. Why do you think the Falles are important for Valencia?
Arturo
For me, the Falles are all about traditions. The festival keeps our traditions alive – for example, the traditional Valencian costumes and hairstyles, the traditional foods we eat, the tradition of fireworks. These traditions are passed from one generation to the next generation, from the parents to the children.
Interviewer So the festival is important for keeping Valencian culture alive?
Arturo
That’s right. And it makes Valencians proud of their city, and proud of their Valencian culture.
Unit 2
2.1 Sally OK. So, let’s start. OK. So we need lots of ideas for a community event in June. OK. So can you give me your ideas?
Ali Ben Sally
I think we need an event that’s good for all age groups. My idea is to have a quiz night.
Great. And we can have prizes for the winners. I have another idea. Maybe we could have a video games tournament – you know, lots of teams playing the same video game.
I like the idea. So a quiz and a video games tournament. Let me write them on the board. OK. Any other ideas?
Gemma Well, the weather’s good in June. So why don’t we have a picnic in the park?
Ben
Sue Ali
Yes, and we could organize games for the children.
Sally OK. A picnic in the park and games for children. What about you, Sue? Do you have a suggestion?
Yes. How about organizing a photographic exhibition? Would that work?
Sorry, what’s a photographic exhibition?
Sue We could invite local people to bring interesting photographs.
Sally Great idea, Sue. Just a minute. I need to write that down. OK. We’ve got four great ideas. What else could we do?
2.2 Kim Are your parents coming to your graduation? Rosa Yes, they are. They’re flying in from Bogotá tomorrow evening.
Kim Great. How long are they staying? Rosa My father’s going back on Sunday, but my mother isn’t going back until Tuesday.
Kim What about your brother, Carlos? Rosa He isn’t coming. He’s much too busy with work. Kim That’s a pity. And are you going to the graduation party? Rosa No, I’m not. After the ceremony, I’m having dinner with my parents.
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2.4 1 Fatima A group of us are going to Tom’s flat for a pizza later. Would you like to come?
Jack Jack Yeah. That’s a great idea. What time?
Fatima About 7.00. Tom’s ordering the pizzas and I’m doing some salads.
Sounds good. See you there.
2 Sam Are you doing anything after class? Olga
Olga Yeah. I’d love to. What time?
Sam We’re going straight after class, so around five. Olga OK. See you then.
3 Dave Have you any plans for Sunday, Chen? Chen Nothing special. Why? Dave Would you like to go to the cinema? There’s a new Brad Pitt film. The reviews are very good.
Chen That sounds great, but I can’t. I’ve a chemistry test on Monday and I need to prepare for it. Sorry. Maybe another evening?
4 Tom Are you busy next weekend, Fatima? Fatima Yeah, quite busy. Why? Tom Well, it’s Chen’s birthday on Saturday and I’m organizing a barbecue for him in the evening. Would you like to come?
Fatima Well, I’d love to, but I can’t. I’m going to a music festival with some friends.
Slideshow – Get into character Host
In the last thirty years, fan conventions have become very popular, all over the world. The first conventions focused on science fiction books, films and TV series. But these days, it’s not just sci-fi fans. Fans of horror, fantasy, animation, collectible card games, video games and comics love to get together at conventions. Comic-Con is the biggest fan convention anywhere in the world. At the event you can find question- and-answer panels, seminars, video-gaming areas, exhibitions, shops, book signings and live performances. And it’s a great place to meet like- minded people from around the world. You don’t have to come in a costume, but a lot of people do! So, today’s Top Chat podcast comes from the Comic- Con International at the San Diego Convention Center. This year, there are more than 160,000 attendees. It’s pretty busy in here! Let’s have a walk around. Look … it’s Pikachu! Wow, great costume. Hello! Can we have a quick chat?
Alice Yes, sure. Host
So, tell us about yourself … what’s your name? Where are you from?
English for the 21st Century • Transcripts 173 Just taking some books back to the library. Why?
Sam Well, I’m going to Café Coco with Maria. Would you like to come?
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