Blackpool Scene 2
Preparation
Before you watch
Think about the following questions:
- Where do you like to go on holiday?
- When you were a child, did you go on holiday to the same place every year?
- What type of activities did you like to do on holiday when you were a child?
Now, watch Stephen and Ashlie as they discover a popular activity in Blackpool.
Task
Task 2
Transcript
Transcript
Stephen: Ah, it’s great to be back here. Do you remember when we used to come here when we were kids?
Ashlie: Yeah and I remember. And I remember that you used to spend all your pocket money on rubbish – he used to buy junk like this!
Stephen: Come on – let’s get a photo!
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Stephen: Hey – it says here that Blackpool is the ballroom dancing capital of the world?
Ashlie: Really?
Stephen: It says that people come from all around the world to dance in the Tower Ballroom. Come on. Let’s have a look.
Ashlie: Yeah, let’s have a go!
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Ashlie: Oh, hello there Shemaine. So why do you think people enjoy ballroom dancing so much?
Shemaine: I think it’s such a sociable thing to do together. It keeps you fit, it keeps you young.
Ashlie: So what kind of people would you get coming to ballroom dancing, then?
Shemaine: It varies. They start from young children – right through to the older people.
Ashlie: So why do you think that Blackpool is the ballroom dancing capital of the world?
Shemaine: Looking at this venue, it’s such a beautiful place. There’s nowhere like it. The floor is fantastic to dance on.
Ashlie: And do you get visitors coming from all over the world?
Shemaine: Yes we do; from Italy, Russia, America...
Ashlie: Well we love dancing, my brother and I.
Shemaine: I think we should start with the waltz.
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Stephen: That was great. I’m starving. Excuse me. Could you recommend a restaurant? Where’s a good place to eat round here?
Ashlie: But Stephen, you promised me fish and chips. We can’t come to Blackpool and not have fish and chips!
Stephen: That’s right Ash. I did, didn’t I. Ok - where can I get a great fish and chips?
Girl 1: That’s easy. You go down there. You turn right, across from the Pleasure Beach Hotel.
Girl 2: Yes, that’s the best in town.
Stephen: Ah fantastic. I’m feeling really hungry now – I need to eat!
Ashlie: Me, too. Thank you girls.
Ashlie: Oh, I don’t believe it – the shop’s closed. That is so unfair. Well what are we going to do now?
Stephen: Listen Ash. I really want fish as well. I’m really sorry about that but I’ve got a good idea.
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