UNIT 1

Listening and Speaking

2 Listen and write the order of the conversations next to the names of the festivals above.Then match each conversation with the relationship between the speakers below.

CONVERSATION  1

I:Miss,congratulations on  becoming an adult!You  look amazing in your kimono.The bright colours are terrific!

W:Really?That's kind of you to say so.Thank you.

I:You're welcome.Did  it take you  much time to get ready today?

W:Yes,actually.I  spent  hours  doing  my  hair  and  make-up,and getting dressed.But it was worth it,because I wanted to look my best at the Coming-of-Age ceremony.

I:Oh,you look great!Now that the ceremony is over,are you going to celebrate the day with your family or friends?

W:Yes.I'm going to meet my family soon,and we're having a party tonight.

I:So what does  "being an adult"mean to you?

W:Well,I  think  it  means  being  self-supporting  and  responsible  for your  actions  and  decisions,and...

[Fade  out.]

CONVERSATION 2

LM:I'm ready for Carnival,Carla.Shall we go and join the parade now?

C:You must be joking,Li Mei! That dress is too thick.Do you realise that it's 35℃ out there?Also,we're going to march along the streets for hours and dance until midnight.You need to change.

LM:OK.What should  I wear?

C:Wear something  light and cool.I also think you need to wear more comfortable shoes.It'll be too tiring to walk or dance for a long time in those shoes.

LM:Hmm...You're right.Can you wait for me?I'll change right away.

C:Sure.

[After a few seconds.]

LM:Carla,how do  l  look  now?

C:Fantastic!Now let's go and enjoy this festival!It's going to be so exciting!

CONVERSATION  3

G:Now,everyone,when  we  turn  this  next corner,you'll all  have a real treat for the eyes.

M1:Wow!These lanterns are amazing!

W:Excuse  me,Miss   Lin.Can  you  tell  me  what's  written  on  the pieces of paper?Are they wishes?

G:Not  exactly.They're  riddles  for  people  to  guess.If  you  guess correctly,you can get a nice gift.

W:Oh,what  a  nice  idea.

M2:What else can Chinese people do during this festival?

G:Oh,they  can  do  many  things.They  can  watch  the  dragon  and lion dances,and also eat yuanxiao with their family.Yuanxiao is a   kind   of   sweet  dumpling.The   Chinese   word“yuan”means “family unity and happiness”.