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the festival begins on the 16th of MayBog'liq Listening transcripts 230531 122425the festival begins on the 16th of May
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and goes on till the 19th.
WOMAN:
Oh, that’s great. I’ll be there from the 15th till the 19th. So could you tell me the programme,
please?
MAN:
Well, on the first day, there’s the opening ceremony, in the town centre. People start gathering
around 2 o’clock, to get a good place to see from, and
the events will start at 2.45
Q1
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and finish about 5.30.
WOMAN:
OK, thanks. I’ll make sure I get there early to get a good spot.
MAN:
The festival will be officially opened by the mayor. He’ll just speak for a few minutes,
welcoming everyone to the festival. All the town councillors will be there, and of course lots
of other people.
WOMAN: Right.
MAN:
Then there’ll be a performance by a band
Q2
. Most years we have a children’s choir, but
this year the local army cadets offered to perform, and they’re very good.
WOMAN: Uhuh.
MAN:
After that, a community group from the town will perform a play they’ve written
themselves, just a short one. It’s about Helen Tungate
Q3
. I don’t know if you’ve heard
of her?
WOMAN:
I certainly have.
She was a scientist years ago.
Q4
MAN:
That’s right. She was born in Kenton exactly 100 years ago, so we’re celebrating her
centenary.
WOMAN:
I’m a biologist, so I’ve always been interested in her, I didn’t realise she came from Kenton.
MAN:
Yes. Well, all that will take place in the afternoon, and
later, as the sun sets, there’ll be a
firework display. You should go to the park to watch, as you’ll get the best view from
there, and the display takes place on the opposite side of the river
Q5
. It’s always one
of the most popular events in the festival.
WOMAN:
Sounds great.
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WOMAN:
And what’s happening on the other days?
MAN:
There are several events that go on the whole time. For example,
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