Juanita- The Inca Mummy (PAU September 2023)

In the following conversation you are going to hear some new words. Read and listen to them. Make sure you know what they mean.
mummy / attire / bundle / burial site / appease /coca leaves / docile / blow / kneel
Ready?
Now read the questions. Read them carefully before listening to the conversation.

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JUANITA. THE INCA MUMMY (PAU September 2023)

INTERVIEWER: Popularly known as Mummy Juanita, the finding of a young Inca girl sacrificed more than 600 years ago made headlines. Dr Chris Van Gils, a specialist in the Inca Culture, is with us today to tell us more about this famous mummy. Good morning, Dr Van Gils. First of all, why is this discovery so significant?

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The rise of pregnant Stand-up (PAU June 2023)

In this radio programme you are going to hear some new words. Read and listen to them.
Make sure you know what they mean.
stand-up/ pregnant / stretch mark / booker / lactation

Ready?
Now read the questions on the following page. Read them carefully before listening to the radio programme.

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THE RISE OF PREGNANT STAND-UP (PAU June 23)

Interviewer: Men have dominated stand-up comedy for a long time. But as women have come to the stage more often, one kind of performance has been hard not to
notice: pregnant comedians popping up on high-profile comedy specials, late-night shows, and in clubs….
[Now listen to the interview.]

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