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Girl 1: I think the captions with the names were on the Dance and to find out more about the first person in the
screen for too short a time. I think they could have been store. If only they had shown more scenes, it would’ve
on longer. been great.
Boy: On the other hand, the montage of the images was Girl: Great! I think our interview is going very well.
really excellent. The food looked gorgeous.
Girl 2: I think the background noises could have been TRACK 32 (Practice 4, Activity 29)
louder. I could only hear some of them, like the cars on
the streets, and the people talking. Girl: Let’s talk about a program called Chinese New Year
Celebrations Begin in China. In this news report about
TRACK 28 (Practice 4, Activity 11) the Chinese New Year, you have some impressions
to share.
Girl: There is not that much action, because it’s mainly a Boy: Yes, it was a really interesting report for a
series of interviews. wide audience.
Boy: Right, on the other hand, there are lots of Girl: What was the main issue dealt with in
dialogues because the reporter gives them the chance the program?
to speak and they explain the different situations. Boy: Well, the report was about how Chinese people
Girl: Yes, and we can see the shot where they are are celebrating the festivities and the different events
speaking to the reporter. they have for the New Year.
Boy: There are also plenty of images showing the Girl: That sounds interesting!
different dishes and traditions for the Chinese New Year. Boy: Yes, it was. The program was about the
Girl: I can’t hear any sound effects. celebrations for the Chinese New Year, because it is
Boy: Wait, wait, what about the background noises? a celebration for good luck and prosperity, as well as a
Because they are on the street, you can hear the crowds time for family gatherings.
and I think you can faintly hear the fireworks. Girl: What was your favorite thing about
Girl: Oh, my bad! I hadn’t realized. There is a bit of the program?
music, although I don’t know whether it’s original or it Boy: I was interested in the footage of the street
was added by the TV network. decorations. As I watched the program, I realized there
Boy: Not many sound effects, eh? Yes. I agree that, on were different types of decorations, which are amazing.
the whole, you rarely hear the ambient noise. Girl: And tell us, what did you not like about
the program?
TRACK 29 (Practice 4, Activity 27) Boy: Mmm, I would have liked to watch more of the Lion
Dance and to find out more about the first person in the
Girl: And tell us, what was it that you did not like about store. If only they had shown more scenes, it would’ve
the program.
been great.
Boy: Are you asking a question? Because it didn’t seem
Girl: How did you feel about the content?
like it… Let’s try it again. Boy: When I saw the first part, I thought, “Oh, this does
Girl: And tell us, what was it that you did not like about not seem that interesting,” but some lively scenes
the program? caught my eye, because there are some things we share.
Boy: That’s more like it.
For example, the Chinese use firecrackers to drive away
bad spirits, and I know there are similar beliefs in some
TRACK 30 (Practice 4, Activity 27)
places in Mexico.
Girl: Were those your only reactions and impressions?
Girl: What was the main issue dealt with in this program?
Boy: Oh, no. I really liked that they showed so many
Boy: Sorry, could you say that again? You were almost
shouting, but I didn’t really catch what you tried to say. landmarks and different events. I felt a need to go
Girl: OK. So. What was the main issue dealt with in this to China, although I’ve heard it can be quite chilly in
program? February. And, you know, it seemed that people were
Boy: Much better. really busy, but at the same time, so enthusiastic. I was
a little bit envious, because my family doesn’t celebrate
TRACK 31 (Practice 4, Activity 27) the New Year so exuberantly. They just eat the grapes at
midnight and they go to sleep.
Girl: And tell us, what was it that you did not like about Girl: Do you think you learned something by watching
the program? this TV show?
Boy: MMM… Boy: Yes, I learned about the festivities and many places
Girl: Oh, you don’t remember. But a long pause is in Beijing where people spend their New Year. I also
uncomfortable. You know, when you are in a situation didn’t know there are special dishes to be eaten on
like that, you can use an Mmm, to give yourself some New Year’s Eve. The, er---, dumplings, whose name in
time to think. Let’s try again, shall we? Chinese I don’t remember, looked really delicious.
Boy: Ok. Girl: What can be done to improve the program?
Girl: And tell us, what was it that you did not like about Boy: It would have been great if the report had been
the program? longer. If I had known beforehand, I would have looked
Boy: Mmm, I would like to have seen more of the Lion up a documentary instead.

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