PARI MEJIA, FLOR ANNELISSENOLAZCO RIVAS, ALFREDOEnglish intermediate 03April 30th, 2015

Dialogue about animals

Alfredo: Hi, Flor. How are you feeling today?Flor: Much better.Alfredo: Good. Flor: What did you do the last weekend?, I knew you traveled.Alfredo: Yes, I did, I traveled to Arequipa, to the Caylloma province. And I saw something that I havent known. Flor: Thats great. What's happened?Alfredo : There, I saw the horses are used as beasts of burden.Flor: Well. Alfredo: I only knew that used them in the hippodrome, riding or Equitation.Flor: Really?, You know that in the Colonial times, there were others animals that helped in the economic activities. For example the Llama carry a lot of things. Alfredo: Why is it special?Flor: First, they have to take a lot of luggages in their backs. Where there isnt road. Mainly the male llamas help us with our luggage.In colonial times, they took mercury from Santa Barbaras mine in Huancavelica towards others mines.Alfredo: As Horses, pack animals provide important mobility in hilly areas. Where do they live?Flor: Now they live in Peruvian Andes. They have South American origin. For example there are in our country in Arequipa, Cuzco, Puno, Huancavelica.Actually, the Llamas carry in their backs the luggages. When they to go on journey, they walk a lot of kilometers. Alfredo: Ok. What is this picture?Flor: Here, its an old photo. Approximately was from 1930. They ran over the bridge and across the river. Next, in some places, they have a small bells in their necks.Alfredo: Mmmm, it was a terrible work for Llamas. The Llama is dangerous? Flor: Its depends. What will you do if they come near?. Will you run?.Alfredo: I dont know, I have never been near of one. The Llama doesnt seem an dangerous animal. The horses are sensitive animal, but they can kick very strong.Flor: And Who is the stronger?, The horses or the Llamas.Alfredo: I think the horses, A horse weighs between 400 and 500 kilos, a Horse is bigger than Llama.Flor: well, its pleasure to talk with you about the animals. Alfredo: Yes. Its true. Well let me go now. See you later.Flor: Good luck and so long!.