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Please tell me about yourself.
My name is Francisco and I live in a small village near Seville, in the south of Spain.
I’m twenty eight years old and I work as a teacher of History in a secondary education
school.
I am tall and slim and I have short brown hair and brown eyes. My ears are quite big
and my legs are very long.
I consider myself cheerful, polite and calm, but some people say that I am too
cautious and bossy.
What do you like doing in your free time?
In my free time I like doing a lot of activities. If the weather is good, I like going for a
walk around the park with my dog and play with it.
When it’s raining and cold I stay at home and I watch some series on the internet.
I also like cooking and If I have time, I love cooking new recipes and try new dishes.
Besides, I like reading mystery novels and history books.
What’s the weather like today?
Today the weather is quite changing. This morning it was cloudy and very cold, with a
slight drizzle.
However, this afternoon it is sunny and it is a good temperature.
I’m going to the park with my dog, but I will take an umbrella and a coat in case it
rains.

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Describe the picture.
In this picture I can see a group of young people in the street. They are boys and
girls and they are playing different music instruments such as a violin, a guitar or
banjo, a flute and an accordion. They seem to belong to a music band because they
are all wearing blue sweaters.
In the background there are a lot of people walking around and the street is
crowded, so it can be the city centre in a big city.
On the left of the picture I can see a woman who is throwing a coin into a blue
bag, so their performance must be good.
Do you play any music instrument?
Yes, I do. I play the saxophone since I was a child. When I was seven I started
attending to a music academy, where I learnt to play saxophone.
My parents bought me a very expensive saxophone and I was playing several years in
a music band in my town, but when I started university I gave it up.
I keep my saxophone and I like playing in my free time because it helps me to relax.
Besides. I sometimes play some songs when I meet my friends. They love it!
Tell me about your favourite kind of music.
I love listening to many different kinds of music but I prefer listening to flamenco
music. This is a traditional kind of music in the region where I live and I have been
listening to flamenco since I was a little child.
My favourite singer is Camarón and I enjoy listening his rumbas, which are very
popular. I like his hoarse voice and his lyrics.
I also listen to famous guitarists Paco de Lucía and Tomatito, especially when I’m
driving my car.

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Tell me what you see in the 2 pictures.
In both pictures there are some people going shopping. The first picture shows a
flea market in a street with lots of people walking around the items, such as clothes
and shoes, to be sold. Items are lying on the ground or on cardboard boxes.
In the second picture there is just a middle-aged woman in front of some stands
with colourful shirts hanged on it. She may be in a big shopping centre or department
store. She is looking at one of thoses shirts and she is carrying a white pair of
trousers, maybe to try them on.
The shopping centre is a quieter place to shop than the flea market, since there
is less people and shopping centres are huge buildings to host many
customers, much bigger than a flea market.
Which of these two places would you prefer going shopping?
Well, if I wanted to save money, I would go to a flea market, since items of clothing
must be cheaper. If I want to buy more expensive brand-new or trendy clothes, I will
go to a shopping centre.
When you go to a shopping centre it is easier to get a refund if you have any problem
and the quality of clothes is higher.
If I were rich, I would prefer going to a shopping centre. However, I can only afford to
buy in a flea market. Last week was the last time a shopped in a flea market.
What kind of people shops in these two places?
People who shop in shopping centre are more concerned about fashion and styles
and they don’t worry about the money the must spend on it. Items of clothing in these
places are chosen by fashion trends, followed by celebrities and people all over the
world.
On the other hand, people who buy in flea markets only are concerned about the
money they want to spend. They shop in these places in order to save some money.
They can purchase cheaper clothes which they can afford.

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Tell me about the last time you attended a celebration.
I attended my cousin María’s wedding two months ago. It was a great celebration, with
around five hundred guests, with a lavish meal and even a rock band which played all
night.
The wedding ceremony was in the small church in our village, so it was crowded with
people and some of the guests were not able to get into the building.
Then, we went by bus to a huge restaurant in Seville, where we had a delicious meal
and I drank some red wine. I gave to the groom and the bride a beautiful watch and
some money for the expenses.
Finally, we went to a big hall where I was drinking and dancing classic rock songs till
dawn. I was sick for two or three days.
 How did you feel?
At first I was embarrased when I got to the church and there were so many people I
didn’t know. After a while, I found my parents and I stayed with them to the end of the
ceremony. After that, I joined all my relatives who had attended the wedding. It was a
bit awkward to greet and kiss all of them one by one.
During the meal I sat with my cousins, whom I had not seen for ages. I was delighted
to be with them and we were talking about when we were kids.
The moment I enjoyed most was when all the members of my huge family were taken
a picture and we laughted a lot.
In the end it was a great day and I’m looking forward to going to another celebration
like that.
Why do people enjoy celebrations?
In my view, people enjoy celebrations since it is an excellent opportunity to meet old
friends and relatives who live far away.
Also, in these kinds of celebrations people try to forget their problems and have fun, at
least for a few hours, surrounded by friends and relatives in a joyfull and confident
environment.
Moreover, It is chance to give and receive presents from people we love and care.
Children are the ones who most enjoy celebrations since they get really excited when
they are given some present.
That’s all. If you find any mistake I didn’t notice, please let me know.

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