Exercise 2B, page 67.0:01
Welcome to today's show.0:14
We have 5 callers who are going to tell us about some extraordinary events and festivals they've been to.0:16
While on my travels last year, I was in Malaysia and attended a lion dancing championship.0:26
Wow, these dancers are so talented!0:33
Basically, they perform traditional lion dances in amazing elaborate lion costumes.0:37
They dance in time to the music of drums, cymbals, and gongs, but the most amazing thing is that they perform acrobatics and stunts high up off the ground on tall poles.0:43
It's absolutely fascinating.0:56
It sounds thrilling, Amanda.0:59
Next on the line is Millie.1:01
Okay, so this autumn I went to New York and saw a chocolate fashion show.1:06
It was absolutely extraordinary to see models dressed from head to toe in clothes and accessories made of chocolate, and other chocolate treats like macaroons and profiteroles.1:12
We were told that fashion designers and top chefs worked together to come up with these creations.1:22
They must be so talented!1:28
They really must be, Millie.1:31
Next, we have Michael.1:33
I was recently in the Netherlands during the Living Statue World Championships, and it was a really interesting experience.1:36
I couldn't believe how realistic their costumes and makeup were.1:43
These performers are basically mime artists who stand perfectly still until you give them some money.1:47
You would think that it's easy to just stand still, but it really isn't.1:55
These people are very talented actors.1:59
You're right, Michael.2:02
Finally, we have Pete on the line.2:04
My family and I holidayed in Venice in September and had the chance to see the famous Venice Regatta.2:07
I'll describe it as a colorful procession on water.2:14
The racers dress in brightly colored historical outfits and take part in races in decorated rowing boats.2:18
It's really worth going there to see it.2:25
That sounds wonderful too, Pete.2:27
Well, thank you to all our callers for joining us.2:30
I for one really hope I get the chance to experience one of those events.2:33
They all sound remarkable.2:37
Next on the show, we'll be talking to—2:39
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