6.4

(G=Girl B= Boy)

G: So, for our school project, maybe we can talk about Gandhi? l really admire and respect him, and there's no doubt that he was one of the most important figures of the 20th century.

B:Great idea! Let me write down some notes. So, let's first talk about why he was so important.

G:OK. Well, Gandhi led India to independence from British rule .. mmm, I'm not sure about the exact date.

B:The date ... mmm. Oh, l can check this on my phone ... India became an independent country in 1947.

G:Right, it was 1947. Gandhi was important also because he believed in the power of peaceful protests where no one was hurt. He inspired many people, including Martin Luther King.

B:Really? Are you sure about that?

G: Yes, I'm certain. l learnt this on a radio programme the other day.

B:Oh! l didn't know about that. And l guess we should also mention Gandhi's Nobel Peace Prize.

G:Actually, l don't think Gandhi ever won a Nobel Peace Prize.

B:Mmm .. l don't know if that's true ..

G:I'm pretty sure he didn't. Look, here, read this web page.

B:Right. But perhaps we should check a few other websites. Sometimes the information on the Internet can be wrong.

G:OK. Let me find a few more sources ...