THE SCRIPT
PRESENTATORE: Benvenuti a
RadioMancini alla redazione di English Corner, uno spazio dedicato interamente
alla cultura inglese. Oggi sono ospiti gli studenti della IIALM del liceo
Mancini che partecipano al progetto di
lettura Read on. Gli alunni Illustreranno la loro esperienza, esprimendo le loro
considerazioni. Diamo la parola a uno degli studenti, Antonio.
ANTONIO: Buongiorno a tutti
dalla 2 Alm .oggi discuteremo di libri. Con la nostra professoressa ci
occupiamo del progetto in lingua inglese
Read on: abbiamo letto un numero notevole di libri e questo ci ha permesso di
appassionarci alla lettura e di migliorare la nostra conoscenza della lingua
inglese. Stamane ci confronteremo con i
compagni sui vari libri, esprimendo le
nostre opinioni.
PRESENTATORE: Prima di cominciare
quest’interessante conversazione, ascoltiamo un bellissimo brano di…
CRISTIAN: Today I’m going to ask my classmates some questions about
books. Let’s start with Giulia. Which book have you read recently?
GIULIA: I've
read the do-over by Lynn Painter. She's from Nebraska and she's my favourite
English author because of her reletable characters, that are usually teens like
us, and because of her easy-to-read rom-coms ; she creates playlists for each
of them. The book is set in Nebraska on Valentine's day and it's about Emilie
Hornby who, after living through a disaster of a Valentine’s Day, escapes to
her grandmother’s house for some comfort. She passes out on the couch, but when
she wakes up, she’s back home in her own bed—and it’s Valentine’s Day all over
again. And the next day? Another horrendous V-Day. Emilie is stuck in some sort
of time loop nightmare that she can’t wake up from as she re-watches her
boyfriend, Josh,who cheats on her day after day. In addition, Emilie can’t get
away from the enigmatic Nick, who she keeps running into in unfortunate ways.
How many times can one girl passively watch her life go up in flames? And when
something good starts to come out of these terrible days, what happens when the
universe stops doling out do-overs?
CRISTIAN:
Who is
your favourite character and what made it stand out to you?
GIULIA: My
favourite character is actually the protagonist,
Emilie. She has what she thinks is the "perfect life" all planned
out. When it doesn't go as planned she's devastated and after a while she gives
in and starts living life without thinking about the consequences and that's what we should always do to start
to really live.
CRISTIAN: what is the main theme of the book?
GIULIA: I
think that the meaning behind the time loop is not to plan life because fate has already planned
everything for you. But so many people are obsessed with what's going to happen
in the future that they don't appreciate the present and don't live at their
best. It made me think all of the times that I really wanted to do something
but I didn't because I was scared of the consequences but after reading this
book I learned that we only have one life and we should live the present or
we're never going to live our best life.
CRISTIAN: Let’s move on to
Federica. What is the last book
you have read ?
FEDERICA:
The book I’ve read recently is The Canterville Ghost which was written by
Oscar Wilde.
CRISTIAN: What
was your first impression? Did it change as you read? Was the
end satisfying?
Well, at first, I didn’t have a positive
impression of the book and thought it wouldn’t be enjoyable. However, by the
time I finished it, I found myself very satisfied. The end was better than I
expected it to be!
CRISTIAN: is there a part of the story you would have explored in a deeper way?
FEDERICA:
Not everything is perfect though: I
personally think that the part of the story where Virginia is with the Ghost
should have been more detailed. I am curious of what they had done!
Overall, it’s a great book that I would recommend to all teenagers of my age.
CRISTIAN: Enrico, which book do you want to talk about?
ENRICO I’d like to talk of Oliver Twist
CRISTIAN: do you want to tell the plot of the novel?
ENRICO:. The novel tells us the story of a young boy, Oliver, who loses both his parents. As a child, he is sent to a workhouse, where, after receiving a bunch of humiliations, he rebels against the adults in charge. From that moment on, he experiences a series of events that shape his journey towards freedom and independence. Oliver is sent to work for a coffin maker as an apprentice, to learn a profession, but overwhelmed by the harsh conditions, he escapes and finds shelter in the apartment of a group of criminals, led by the old Fagin, a man that will take care of the boy. Oliver becomes part of their group. However, he is unjustly punished for a theft and captured by the police. From then on, Oliver fights for independence from the criminals and the villain Bill Sikes, and dreams of living a better life with a man, Mr. Bronlow, who adopts him and offers him a fair chance.
CRISTIAN: Would you recommend this?
ENRICO I’d highly recommend it
CRISTIAN would
you like to talk about your experience during the
reading of Charls Dickens’s novel?
ENRICO: My experience reading Oliver Twist and other Dickens novels was overwhelmingly positive, so I would definitely recommend them, in particular Oliver Twist, especially to anyone who feels that life is filled with injustices and is searching for personal affirmation in an unfair world.
CRISTIAN: Thanks Enrico , now it’s the turn of Francesca.can you talk about the book you have just read?
FRANCESCA: I have just read the Elephant Man.
CRISTIAN: is there a specific moment or scene that you like most ? Why or why not?
FRANCESCA: A specific moment I like much in The Elephant Man is when John Merrick is shown kindness and acceptance for the first time by Dr. Treves and others. It was touching because it highlights the power of compassion in transforming someone’s life, especially for someone who have been treated so cruelly before.
CRISTIAN: What do you think the author was trying to comunicate through the story’
FRANCESCA: I think the author was trying to communicate the importance of empathy and seeing beyond physical appearances. Through John Merrick’s story, the author shows how society often judges people superficially, but true humanity lies in recognizing the inner worth and dignity of every individual. It’s a message about compassion, acceptance, and the value of kindness.
CRISTIAN: Thank you Francesca.
CRISTIAN: Pierfrancesco, can you talk about a book that you like?
PIERFRANCESCO: I ‘ d like to talk about A Christmas Carol.
CRISTIAN: Do you think the book’s title reflects its story or themes?
PIERFRANCESCO: Yes, the title A Christmas Carol perfectly reflects both the story and its themes. The word “Carol” refers to a Christmas song, evoking the spirit of the holiday. This ties closely to the plot, which revolves around Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation and the awakening of values such as generosity, hope, and redemption.
CRISTIAN:
What emotions did the story evoke in
you?
PIERFRANCESCO:
The book evokes a wide range of
emotions:
• Compassion,
for the struggles of characters like Tiny Tim and their resilience.
• Hope, for the
message that change and kindness are always possible.
• Joy, for the uplifting conclusion celebrating Christmas spirit and Scrooge’s redemption.
CRISTIAN: Can you Describe the book with three words.?
PIERFRANCESCO: Redemption, Generosity, and Christmas.
CRISTIAN: now let’s talk to Carmine. Have you read a book recently?
CARMINE P.: I have read Percy Jackson , written by Rick Riordan, an American writer that has written this book for his son. The first book talks about a teenager that was attacked by his math teacher, she was a moster and the main character kills her. After that the character reveals his identity: he is an halfblood son of Poseidon.
CRISTIAN: What is your favourite character? Why?
CARMINE P.: My favourite character is Annabbeth Chase, dauther of Athena. I love her because she is a reletable character. I always feel like her becase she uses her brain to defeat her enemies.
CRISTIAN: Did you learn something new or gain a new prospective from the book?
CARMINE P.: I learned a lot of things about Greek mitology, and about my self because this book explores every kind of teenager problem, so this book helped me to improve myself.
CRISTIAN: They made a film about it, Didn’t They? Did you watch it? If yes, did you liked it’
CARMINE P.: They made a film and a series, I watched both and in my opinion the film is worst than the book. The series is acceptable and I like it.
CRISTIAN: It’s Matteo’s turn. Which book do you want to talk about?
MATTEO: I really enjoyed Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. It's a powerful exploration of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of playing god. The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life. After succeeding in bringing a creature to life, he is horrified by its appearance and abandons it. Left alone, the creature experiences rejection and isolation, leading to tragic consequences as it seeks revenge on its creator. The book delves into deep themes of loneliness, morality, and the dangers of unchecked ambition. It’s both haunting and thought-provoking, making it a timeless classic.I’d recommend it because it raises profound moral questions and is a gripping exploration of human ambition, empathy, and the consequences of our actions.
CRISTIAN: What do you think about the author’s writing style? Was it engaging?
MATTEO: Mary Shelley's writing style in Frankenstein is both engaging and sophisticated. She uses a variety of narrative techniques, including the use of framed narratives, where multiple characters tell the story from their perspectives, creating a sense of depth and complexity. This structure keeps the reader intrigued by revealing key plot points gradually and from different angles.
CRISTIAN: Were there any passages that stood out to you? Can you tell us?
MATTEO:
A passage that really stood out to me
and that made me really think is when the creature of frankestain expresses his
loniless and his pain ."I am malicious because I am miserable. If you only
knew how little it is that I am made to endure! I would wish to be with you,
and I would wish to feel the same sympathy that you feel. I am more than human,
but I am a creature of suffering."
In this passage we realize how Frankestein is more than a monster but in every sense a human able of learning and in particular feeling emotions even stronger than we do.
CRISTIAN: Andrea, what book did you like?
ANDREA: I read A Christmas Carol and I liked it very much because I think it's very interesting and exciting. I love Christmas and this is the main topic of the book. I recommend it to all my friends and family.
CRISTIAN: What’s your favourite book, Maristella ?
MARISTELLA: The Canterville Ghost.
CRISTIAN: What is it about?
MARISTELLA: I like it for the Themes of Redemption and Forgiveness. Under the humor there is a deeper story of redemption. Sir Simon's transformation from a tormented ghost to a forgiven soul is touching and uplifting. The book is short and easy to read, accessible for All Ages.
CRISTIAN:. What did you read,Ugo
UGO: I read a very beautiful novel: Dracula. I love it because this novel inspires some others horror story. We can say this is the horror’s progenitor. I recommend to everyone because it is full of twists and turns.
CRISTIAN: Simona, do you like this activity ?
SIMONA: I really enjoyed this experience and I recommend it to anyone who loves reading because it’s a funny way to experience books, sharing your ideas with your friends.
CRISTIAN: And you Aurora, do you enjoy reading books? Do you recommend it?
AURORA: Yes, I do. I think that this is a funny and interesting activity that helps you learn English and read different books.
CRISTIAN would you recommend it’
Yes, of course
