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FRIEND: What did the news show?
MALALA: Entire villages had been turned to dust. Landslides
blocked access to the worst affected parts and all the
phones and power lines were down. Around three and a
half million people had lost their homes. Roads, bridges,
water and power had all gone.
FRIEND: Did you do something to help?
MALALA: Yes, we started raising money at school in the
following days. Everyone brought what they could. My
father went to everybody he knew, asking for donations
of food, clothing and money. I helped my mother collect
blankets.
FRIEND: Were you in shock?
MALALA: Yes, we all were. The whole nation was in shock for
a long time after the earthquake. Already so unlucky with
our politicians and military dictators, now, on top
of everything else, we had to deal with a natural disaster.
FRIEND: It sounds like it was quite a difficult experience.
MALALA: It sure was.
FRIEND: Thank you for sharing it with me.
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FRIEND: After all the stories you’ve told me, it seems like
you were very focused on school, right?
MALALA: Well, that’s true but there was more to school
than work.
FRIEND: Like what? What did you do besides study?
MALALA: We liked performing plays.
FRIEND: Oh, really? That sounds fun!
MALALA: It was! I once wrote a sketch based on Romeo
and Juliet about corruption.

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