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Fernando Olivera: El rapto.- TEXT FROM THE NOVEL The goldfinch by Donna Tartt (...) One night we were in San Antonio, and I was having a bit of a melt-down, wanting my own room, you know, my dog, my own bed, and Daddy lifted me up on the fairgrounds and told me to look at the moon. When "you feel homesick", he said, just look up. Because the moon is the same wherever you go". So after he died, and I had to go to Aunt Bess -I mean, even now, in the city, when I see a full moon, it's like he's telling me not to look back or feel sad about things, that home is wherever I am. She kissed me on the nose. Or where you are, puppy. The center of my earth is you". The goldfinch Donna Tartt 4441 English edition
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English conversations: animal rights and bullfighting. Conversación en inglés Real: Corridas de toros y Derechos de Animales, Bullfighting & Animal Rights | Inglés.fm Audio/MP3
Conversación en inglés Real: Corridas de toros y Derechos de Animales, Bullfighting & Animal Rights | Inglés.fm Audio/MP3:
"Fragmento de la transcripción de la conversación TOM: Hi my name’s Tom and I’m sitting here with Mark again. Hi Mark! MARK: Hi Tom! TOM: Today, we’re talking to you again from Parc Miró[1] in Barcelona, and behind me, you might hear some noises and it’s construction work occurring at the Las Arenas bullring[2] here …uh…and they’re converting it into a shopping centre, which brings us nicely on[3] to today’s topic – Bullfighting[4] and Animal Rights[5]. Now today, were gonna[6] look a little bit at…at the history of bullfighting and some of the arguments for and against[7] it and talk a little bit about the ban in Catalonia[8]. So we’ll begin with…uh…a small fact; that bullfighting fans[9] do not regard bullfighting as a sport but as a cultural activity…"
"Fragmento de la transcripción de la conversación TOM: Hi my name’s Tom and I’m sitting here with Mark again. Hi Mark! MARK: Hi Tom! TOM: Today, we’re talking to you again from Parc Miró[1] in Barcelona, and behind me, you might hear some noises and it’s construction work occurring at the Las Arenas bullring[2] here …uh…and they’re converting it into a shopping centre, which brings us nicely on[3] to today’s topic – Bullfighting[4] and Animal Rights[5]. Now today, were gonna[6] look a little bit at…at the history of bullfighting and some of the arguments for and against[7] it and talk a little bit about the ban in Catalonia[8]. So we’ll begin with…uh…a small fact; that bullfighting fans[9] do not regard bullfighting as a sport but as a cultural activity…"
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Listening - Daily Lesson
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"have a ball"
May 29 2014
Quote
“We’re having a ball. It’s been a really crazy, but exciting experience.”
Actor Ben Savage, talking about working on the set of Girl Meets World
Actor Ben Savage, talking about working on the set of Girl Meets World
Meaning
have a good time, enjoy oneself, have fun
Use
What’s your favorite sport? Although some people might say swimming or running or riding a bicycle, most people will name something that involves a ball, such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, or football. Little kids and babies love balls, too. Big or little, hard or soft, round or not, balls are always a lot of fun! And anyone who has a ball is also having a good time.
In fact, that’s exactly what the expression have a ball means… having fun. Of course, you don’t have to be holding an actual ball to have a ball. You can have a ball listening to your favorite band and having a dance party with your friends. Kids might have a ball playing in the water on a hot day. Someone who works all the time might have a ball on vacation, doing absolutely nothing.
Actor Ben Savage, star of the American television show Boy Meets World, said that he and co-star Danielle Fishel are having a ball filming the new series Girl Meets World. They are enjoying the chance to play the same characters again and having fun on set.
What do you have a ball doing?
In fact, that’s exactly what the expression have a ball means… having fun. Of course, you don’t have to be holding an actual ball to have a ball. You can have a ball listening to your favorite band and having a dance party with your friends. Kids might have a ball playing in the water on a hot day. Someone who works all the time might have a ball on vacation, doing absolutely nothing.
Actor Ben Savage, star of the American television show Boy Meets World, said that he and co-star Danielle Fishel are having a ball filming the new series Girl Meets World. They are enjoying the chance to play the same characters again and having fun on set.
What do you have a ball doing?
Examples
“Hey Sarah, I had a ball at your birthday party last week. We should get our friends together more often.”
“Our new puppy had a ball at the beach. He loved running into the ocean and playing in the waves.”
“Sophie is going to have a ball on vacation this year. She’s spending a month in Europe!”
“Our new puppy had a ball at the beach. He loved running into the ocean and playing in the waves.”
“Sophie is going to have a ball on vacation this year. She’s spending a month in Europe!”
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Listening transcript blown away
"blown away"
Apr 03 2014
Quote
“When I heard that he wanted to sit down with me, first I was amazed that he even knew who I was. I was just kind of blown away by the story that he wanted to tell using the concept of “RoboCop.” I just thought it was brilliant.”
Actor Joel Kinnaman, talking about his role in the movie RoboCop (Moviefone)
Actor Joel Kinnaman, talking about his role in the movie RoboCop (Moviefone)
Meaning
very impressed; amazed
Use
Have you ever been outside in a wind storm? You try to walk forward, but the wind is too strong. You’re pushed to the side by the wind. In fact, you’re nearlyblown away by its power.
Many objects can be blown away by the wind. Small things, such as flowers, need the wind to carry them to other places. It only takes a small breeze for flowers and leaves to be blown away. Sometimes, during a wind storm or tornado, even large objects like houses or cars can be blown away by the wind.
Like a strong wind storm, big news or ideas can also blow us away. When we’re especially surprised or impressed by something, we usually say that we’reblown away. Whatever we have heard or discovered is powerful enough to make us feel off balance, just like being outside in a wind storm.
Talking about the movie RoboCop, actor Joel Kinnaman said that the producer’s idea for the film was so powerful and exciting that he was blown away. He was instantly interested in being part of the movie.
When have you been blown away by surprising or exciting news?
Many objects can be blown away by the wind. Small things, such as flowers, need the wind to carry them to other places. It only takes a small breeze for flowers and leaves to be blown away. Sometimes, during a wind storm or tornado, even large objects like houses or cars can be blown away by the wind.
Like a strong wind storm, big news or ideas can also blow us away. When we’re especially surprised or impressed by something, we usually say that we’reblown away. Whatever we have heard or discovered is powerful enough to make us feel off balance, just like being outside in a wind storm.
Talking about the movie RoboCop, actor Joel Kinnaman said that the producer’s idea for the film was so powerful and exciting that he was blown away. He was instantly interested in being part of the movie.
When have you been blown away by surprising or exciting news?
Examples
“I was blown away when I heard that my brother is getting married.”
“The new X-Men movie blew me away. It was so good.”
“I think this song is going to blow you away.”
“The new X-Men movie blew me away. It was so good.”
“I think this song is going to blow you away.”
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