II. Read the conversations about some festivals around the world, and then answer the questions. Jack: Hello there, everyone. It’s festival time here in the UK and today we’re bringing you some pictures and information about late summer festivals around the world. Let’s start in the USA. Our reporter Anna Lindstrom is at the Boston Carnival right now. How’s it going, Anna? Anna: Hi, Jack. It’s great. It’s really hot, late August day. I’m having a good time… everyone is having a good time. Jack: What’s happening right now? Anna: Well, I’m standing in the street and I’m watching some fantastic dancers. They’ve moving slowly towards me. They’re wearing really colorful costumes and they’re dancing very well. Jack: Sounds good. Anna: Yes, and I’m with Whitney, who makes food for all the party goers here. Whitney, what are you doing? Whitney: Well, I’m cooking some lovely Caribbean chicken curry. Anna: Mmm, it smells wonderful. Jack: Thank you, Anna. Now, Boston isn’t the only place having a party at this time of the year. Our reporter Justin Leonard is at the Mariachi festival in Guadalajara, Mexico. Justin, how’s it going over there? Justin: Hi, Jack. It’s great here. I’m sitting in the town square and I’m listening to some fantastic mariachi music. In this band, the guitarists are all playing together, it’s lovely. Jack: It sounds noisy there. Justin: It is! The spectators aren’t just listening, they’re clapping and shouting and singing with the music. Jack: Thank you, Justin. And in Helsinki, Finland, Pam Sykes is reporting on the Helsinki Festival. Pam: Hello, Jack. Well, it’s quiet here - it’s not like Mexico. This is an arts festival, so it’s all in cinemas, theaters and concert halls. Some people are queuing behind me to go into a theater. I have Mika here with me. Mika, what are you queuing for today? Mika: I’m not queuing for the theater – I’m with my children – they’re over there; they’re waiting to see some funny films, some old films with Charlie Chaplin. Pam: That sounds like fun! Thank you, Mika. Back to you, Jack. Jack: Thanks, Pam. Now, in the studio this afternoon… 1. Which festival is happening in the USA? ____________________________________________________________________________ 2. How is the weather in Boston? ____________________________________________________________________________ 3. What can Anna see in the streets? ____________________________________________________________________________ 4. What are the dancers wearing? ____________________________________________________________________________ 5. Which food does Whiney serve the festival? ____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Where does the Mariachi festival take place? ____________________________________________________________________________ 7. What can we hear or see at the Mariachi festival? ____________________________________________________________________________ 8. What are the spectators at the Mariachi festival doing? ____________________________________________________________________________ 9. What kind of festival is the Helsinki festival? ____________________________________________________________________________ 10. What do people often do at the Helsinki Festival? ____________________________________________________________________________