Conversation Lesson 13
 
 
 
 
Lesson 13 - Academy Awards

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Academy Awards

Janice: Did you see the Academy Awards program last night on TV?

Rob: I watched for awhile; then I had to go to bed.

Janice: You missed a good show. I didn’t agree with the selection for best picture, though.

Rob: I guess I missed that part. What happened?

Janice: Oh, they chose some picture that was so avant garde that no one understands it.

Rob: Well, I don’t go to the movies very often. You know me. I prefer more active type things.

Janice: Too bad. I really wanted to discuss it with someone.
Conversation Notes
  • Academy Awards
  • awards in the film industry given annually for the best movie, best actor, best director, etc. The awards, small statues, are called Oscars
  • avant garde
  • in the arts, having to do with creative ideas, methods, designs, etc., that are ahead of all others
Source: U.S. State Department
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