Listening - A Change of Opinion

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Beatriz: Henrique, look at that! The old library wall is completely covered in a new mural.

Henrique: Oh, I saw that on Instagram yesterday. It was painted by an artist named "Luna." It took her five days to finish.

Beatriz: I’m not sure I like it. It’s very bright. I prefer the clean, white wall we had before.

Henrique: Really? I think it’s amazing. Before, the wall was full of dirt and old posters. Now, it’s a tribute to the workers of our city.

Beatriz: Well, the message is good, I agree. But don't you think it attracts "pichadores" to the rest of the street?

Henrique: Actually, the opposite happens! Usually, when there is a beautiful mural, other people respect the space more.

Beatriz: Maybe you're right. At least the tourists are stopping to take photos, which is good for the local café.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Fill in the Blanks (Listen and Write)

1. The new mural is on the wall.

2. The artist's name is and she worked for days.

3. Beatriz thinks the colors are too .

4. According to Henrique, the wall used to have and .

5. The mural is a to the of the city.

Activity 2: Who said what?

1. Mentioned seeing the mural on social media: Select... Henrique Beatriz

2. Liked the "clean, white wall" from before: Select... Henrique Beatriz

3. Said that beautiful murals usually get more respect: Select... Henrique Beatriz

4. Noticed that tourists are taking more photos now: Select... Henrique Beatriz