Penny Mortimer, a British journalist, interviews a Canadian citizen about his/her presence at the Vimy Ridge commemoration in France.
Choose one person and write the interview. (300 words)
1. Tanisha Tiaret 40 years old, woman History teacher.
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2. Shawn Campbell 17 years old, boy High school student.
Penny Mortimer: Hello! I'm Penny Mortimer your reporter for the BBC.Today,I'm at the Vimy Ridge commemoration in France and I will introduce to you Shawn Campbell a Canadian citizen. How are you Shawn?
ReplyDeleteShawn Campbell: Hi England! I'm fine Penny thank you.
Penny Mortimer:Okay! Let's start! How old are you Shawn?
Shawn Campbell: I'm 17 , it's my last year at the high school!
Penny Mortimer:Aha,Shawn you are far away from home.What are you doing here?
Shawn Campbell:I'm here to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the battle I'm proud to be Canadian,our soldiers were here 100 years earlier and won this battle!
Penny Mortimer:It's so patriotic! What kind of emotions are you feeling when you see the Canadian National Vimy Memorial?
Shawn Campbell:I'm thankfull,very thankfull.These mens not just won this battle and humiliated the enemy they also brought peace and freedom. They stood for that!
Penny Mortimer:Shawn for you , what were best qualities of Canada in 1917 after the victory?
Shawn Campbell:For me, Canada represented gumption, enthusiasm, solidarity and sympathy.
Penny Mortimer:Do you think the attitude of the Canadian Corps in 1917 represents Canada now in 2017?
Shawn Campbell:Hum…I’m embarrassed.
Penny Mortimer:Why?
Shawn Campbell: It’s not very patriotic,but I think that in 1917 the individual initiative and esprit de corps were more present then now in 2017.We live in an electronic society,smartphones and computers are more important then solidarity and gumption.
Penny Mortimer: You right, it’s a very lucid point of view..
What will be your last words?
Shawn Campbell:It's a citation of David Johnston: "They stand for justice and hope ».
Penny Mortimer:Shawn excuse me,I have a last personal question.
If you were here 100 years earlier what would you do?
Shawn Campbell: I would fight with the Canadian Corps against the enemy!
Penny Mortimer:You are a very brave man Shawn.
I’m Penny Mortimer and we cancelled this BBC interview.
Thank you Shawn and goodbye!
Shawn Campbell:Thank you Penny,goodbye!
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Penny Mortimer: Hello! I'm Penny Mortimer your reporter for the BBC.Today,I'm at the Vimy Ridge commemoration in France and I will introduce to you Shawn Campbell a Canadian citizen. How are you Shawn?
ReplyDeleteShawn Campbell: Hello England! I'm fine Penny thank you.
Penny Mortimer:Okay! Let's start! How old are you Shawn?
Shawn Campbell: I'm 17 , it's my last year at high school!
Penny Mortimer:Aha,Shawn you are far away from home.What are you doing here?
Shawn Campbell:I'm here to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the battle I'm proud to be Canadian,our soldiers were here 100 years earlier and won the battle!
Penny Mortimer:It's so patriotic! Did you feel any emotions when you saw the Canadian National Vimy Memorial?
Shawn Campbell:I'm thankful,very thankful.These men not just won this battle and humiliated the enemy they also brought peace and freedom. They stood for that!
Penny Mortimer:Shawn for you , How would you describe Canada in 1917 after the victory?
Shawn Campbell:For me, Canada represented gumption, enthusiasm, solidarity and sympathy.
Penny Mortimer:Do you think the attitude of the Canadian Corps in 1917 represents Canada now in 2017?
Shawn Campbell:Hum…I’m embarrassed.
Penny Mortimer:Why?
Shawn Campbell: It’s not very patriotic,but I think that in 1917 the individual initiative and esprit de corps were more present then now in 2017.We live in an electronic society,smartphones and computers are more important then solidarity and gumption.
Penny Mortimer: You right, it’s a very lucid point of view..
What will be your last words?
Shawn Campbell:It's a citation of David Johnston: "They stand for justice and hope ».
Penny Mortimer:Shawn excuse me,I have a last personal question.
If you were here 100 years earlier what would you do?
Shawn Campbell: I would fight with the Canadian Corps against the enemy!
Penny Mortimer:You are a very brave man Shawn.
I’m Penny Mortimer and we cancelled this BBC interview.
Thank you Shawn and goodbye!
Shawn Campbell:Thank you Penny,goodbye!
Penny Mortimer : Hello I’m Penny Mortimer, a journalist for a British Tv. I’m at the Vimy Ridge commemoration in France with a Canadian student, Shaw Campbell. Can you introduce yourself ?
ReplyDeleteShaw : Hello everyone, I’m Shaw Campbell I’m 17 years old and I’m a high school student. I came here with my class, my teacher of History to remind what happened on April 1917 .
Penny: ok, why you commemorate today?
Could you tell me why did you came to this commemoration ?
Shaw: I commemorate for the 100th anniversary of the fateful battle. I think is important to come to the commemoration to make a tribute and I’m happy to be here because I’m a very patriotic person, I love my country and it’s a pleasure to pay tribute.
Penny: Wow your speech is really beautiful , what you can describe the Canada since his victory ?
Shaw: It’s a solidarity and enthusiasm country I think Canadians were brave because they fought with other country for Canada’s Sake but it isn’t to reproduce because today with nuclear it would be destructive .
Penny: Yes It’s true, you have a thoughtful opinion, what emotions do you feel ?
Shaw: I’m happy to see a generation mix, Everyone is warm and respectful, it’s nice to see that. I will keep a good memory.
Penny: thanks you Shaw this interview was very interesting I wish you a safe return to Canada, bye !
Shaw: thanks you everyone Goodbye!
Penny: Thanks you for watching, It was Penny Mortimer for British Tv .
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