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Elementary‐ Upper‐Intermediate ‐ Live from
Washington (D0034)
A: This is Madeline Wright, for BCC News reporting live
from Washington D. C. where, very shortly, the new
President will deliver his inaugural address. Just moments
ago, the President was sworn-in to office; following the
United States Constitution the President swore an oath to
faithfully execute the office of the presidency.
B: And what exactly is going on now, Madeline?
A: Well, Tom, true to American tradition, the band has just
played “Hail to the Chief”, and the President has been
honored by a 21-gun salute. Now we’re waiting for the
President to take to the stage and deliver his speech. Tom,
it’s like a who’s who of the political world here on Capital
Hill, with dignitaries representing several different
countries.
B: What’s the mood on the ground like, Madeline?
A: In a word, the mood here is electric. The excitement in
the air is palpable; I’ve never seen a larger crowd here on
Capital Hill, and the audience is shouting, crying, and
embracing each other. On this, a most historic day, you can
feel the hope and the excitement in the air. The 20th of
January will go down in history as the . . . . Oh, Tom, it
looks like the President is about to begin. . .
C: My fellow Americans, today I stand before you...