Listening   and   Talking

2 Justin met a new friend while travelling in Guizhou.

Listen  to  their  conversation  and  complete  the summaries below.

LISTENING PART 1

J:Hey,Wu Yue,do you know what kind of instrument these Miao performers are playing?

WY:Yes,it's called a lusheng,my favourite musical instrument.

J:It sounds beautiful.Is it made of bamboo? WY:  Yes.Can you guess when it was invented?

J:Um...five  hundred years  ago?I  can't tell.I know China has a very long history.

WY:That's a good guess,but the lusheng actually has a history of over 3,000 years.It's even mentioned in the oldest collection of Chinese poetry.

J:Wow,such   a    long   time   ago.There    must   be   many    beautiful   songs.

WY:Yes,indeed,and they all make me proud.You know,I'm a Miao, too,and I'm really proud of our culture.Look,the performers  are performing the lusheng dance.[Music.]

J:This is great!And I really like the silver accessories that the girls are wearing.What are they?

WY:Oh,they're traditional hand-made accessories.I can help you buy some as souvenirs if you like.

J:Great,thanks!I  hope they're  not too expensive.

WY:Oh,well,it will depend on the percentage of silver.

LISTENING PART 2

[A few minutes later.]

J:Great,now  I have my souvenirs.So where are we going next, Wu Yue?

WY:I'm taking you to Zhaoxing,a pretty Dong village.It's considered one of China's most beautiful villages.

J:Great,I can't wait.There  must  be a lot to see.

WY:There is.First,I'll take you to see the beautiful drum towers,and then the wind and rain bridges.The Dong play the lusheng,too.  Perhaps you'll see them perform the Grand Song of the Dong People.Believe  me,you'll  love  it.

J:Wow,I'm really looking forward to it now.