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Yvonne: This is '6 Minute English', I'm Yvonne Archer - and thanks to Callum for
joining me today.
Callum: Hello Yvonne!
Yvonne: Hi Callum. As the world knows, recently, the United States of America got its
very first African American President. And today, we find out how one
French-Londoner decided to mark this historic event. But first, I've a question
for you Callum!
Callum: OK – go on Yvonne.
Yvonne: Right! In 1881, Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, went to
the White House to find something for President James Garfield. Was it
a) gold
b) hidden bottles of wine OR
c) a bullet
Callum: I have to say, I have absolutely no idea on this one. Err – I'm just going to go
for hidden bottles of wine. That's my answer.
Yvonne: It's a good, but we'll find out whether you're right or wrong later on.
Now Alice Gbelia is the editor of an internet listings site. So she tells people
who visit the website about the most interesting plays, clubs, films and other
events in and around London. So of course, Alice knew the best places for
people in London to watch the new American president being 'sworn in'.
Callum, could you explain what being 'sworn in' means please?
Callum: Certainly. When someone is 'sworn in', it means that they take an oath – which
is a serious, sincere promise. For example, at the beginning of a court trial, a
witness is 'sworn in' - to promise to tell the truth. And politicians are 'sworn in'
when they take office – when they start their new job – to show that they will
do everything their new job requires.
Yvonne: Thanks Callum. Now Alice uses the word 'inauguration' which is the special
name for a swearing-in ceremony – in this case, making it official that Barak
Obama is now the President. But Alice also mentions 'promoters'. What are
they Callum?
Callum: 'Promoters' are people who help organise public events such as films, concerts,
parties and trips. And 'promoters' use their own money for the events – so they
also make money from them.
Yvonne: They certainly do! And what's 'a cocktail party'?
Callum: Oh 'a cocktail party' is a party where 'cocktails' are served! And they're drinks
which are made from two or more ingredients and usually include some
alcohol, but they don't have to. So for example – a cocktail could be made
from pineapple, coconut, fresh mint, cabbage, lemon and rum.
Yvonne: Callum, is that a real cocktail?!
Callum: No, I made that one up! But some cocktails are made from very unusual
ingredients – so their names are often unusual and even entertaining.
Yvonne: A bit like you really, Callum! Anyway, now as we hear from Alice Gbelia, try
to find out why she decided to mark the historic inauguration of President
Obama at the event where I met her.
ALICE GBELIA
Because all the events, you have all these promoters doing something around it, you know,
and throwing some cocktail parties and some DJ parties and I just wanted to watch the
inauguration with like-minded people.
Yvonne: Callum, why did Alice choose to go to one particular event rather than any of
the others she knew about?
Callum: Well, she wasn't interested in watching the inauguration at a cocktail party or
at a DJ party – where someone was playing recorded music. Alice just wanted
to watch the inauguration.
Yvonne: And you may have noticed that she also wanted to watch it with who she calls
'like-minded people'. Callum, who are they?
Callum: People who are 'like-minded' have similar views or interests to us – so we
usually get on with them very well.
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