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Conversation 1
Interviewer: Miss, congratulations on becoming an adult! You look amazing in you kimono. The bright colours are terrific!
Girl: Really? That's kind of you to say so. Thank you.
Interviewer: You're welcome. Did it take you much time to get ready today?
Girl: 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.
Interviewer: Oh, you look great! Now that the ceremony is over, are you going to celebrate the day with your family or friends?
Girl: Yes, I'm going to meet my family soon, and we're having a party tonight.
Interviewer: So what does “being an adult” mean to you?
Girl: Well, I think it means being self-supporting and responsible for your actions and decisions, and ... (Fade out.)
Conversation 2
Li Mei: I'm ready for Carnival, Carla. Shall we go and join the parade now?
Carla: 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.
Li Mei: Hmm... You're right. Can you wait for me? I'll change right away.
Carla: Sure.
[After a few seconds.]
Li Mei: Carla, how do I look now?
Carla: Fantastic! Now let's go and enjoy this festival! It's going to be so exciting!
Conversation 3
Guide: Now, everyone, when we turn this next corner, you'll all have a real treat for the eyes.
Man 1: Wow! These lanterns are amazing!
Woman: Excuse me, Miss Lin. Can you tell me what's written on the pieces of paper? Are they wishes?
Guide: Not exactly. They're riddles for people to guess. If you guess correctly, you can get a nice gift.
Woman: Oh, what a nice idea!
Man 2: What else can Chinese people do during this festival?
Guide: 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.”
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