Paul Are there any May Day celebrations in your village?

Gemma Yes. We have them every year.

Paul So what happens?

Gemma We have a May Queen. One of the girls from the local secondary school.

Paul Right.

Gemma And of course the May Day parade.

Paul What happens there?

Gemma It's a charity thing. A few floats, the May Queen and a fete afterwards. They usually raise quite a lot of money.

Paul Do you go along?

Gemma Usually if the kids want to.

Paul Do you have a maypole?

Gemma Yes. That's the fun bit for the kids. They like dancing around with the ribbons.

Paul Well, I may bring my kids along too. What time does it start?

Gemma About 11. Yes, come along. The weather is supposed to be nice.

• Read the dialogue. What do you think the following phrases mean?

a charity thing a few floats raise quite a lot

Do you go along? the fun bit

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• Practise the dialogue with a partner.

• Swap roles.

• Do you have any celebrations like this in your area? Discuss together.

In the Village on May Day

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