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Leo: My favorite type of music ranges from Rap and RnB to punk and hard rock. The only genre of music I don't really care for is country. I think it's a good thing to have a wide-ranging taste in music.

Jasmin: I don't really have a favorite type of music. If a song comes out on the radio and catches my attention, I find out the name and the artist or group who sings it, and I then download it. Eventually, these songs of different genres become what I listen to in my spare time.

Tim: My favorite genre in music is country music because the singers express their feelings. Country music is different because the entire singers relate to their childhood. They also relate to their family members. They say their love through music.

Leo: My favorite type of music ranges from Rap and RnB to punk and hard rock. The only genre of music I don't really care for is country. I think it's a good thing to have a wide-ranging taste in music.

Jasmin: I don't really have a favorite type of music. If a song comes out on the radio and catches my attention, I find out the name and the artist or group who sings it, and I then download it. Eventually, these songs of different genres become what I listen to in my spare time.

Tim: My favorite genre in music is country music because the singers express their feelings. Country music is different because the entire singers relate to their childhood. They also relate to their family members. They say their love through music.

Sarah, 13, London

Going to the cinema is one of my favorite hobbies. I've been going to the movies since I was a little girl. Back then I used to go with my parents and my brother. We used to watch all the Walt Disney movies. Now I usually go to the cinema with my friends. We like to watch romantic comedies and fantasy movies. Going to the cinema is fantastic; I wish I could go more often, but I'm only allowed to go on weekends because of school.

Katy, 14, Oxford

I'm not really a big fan of going to the cinema. I like movies, but I don't like the idea of being in a room with a lot of change people to see a movie. I prefer staying at home, inviting some friends, and renting a DVD. I actually do that quite a lot. I make a big bowl of popcorn, put some pillows on the floor, and we're all set for movies night. To decide what to watch, we usually vote, then instead of going home, they all sleep over, and we talk, listen to music, and dance a lot. It's very cool. Isn't it better than going to the cinema!?

Jack, 14, Birmingham

I like going to the movies. I usually go with my friends and sometimes with my girlfriend. I love my girlfriend, but I really don't like going to the cinema with her… I prefer going with my friends. Why? Well, because they like the same kind of movies as me. We love watching adventure movies or scary movies. When I go with my girlfriend, we only watch musicals or comedies… boring ones!

Sarah, 13, London

Going to the cinema is one of my favorite hobbies. I've been going to the movies since I was a little girl. Back then I used to go with my parents and my brother. We used to watch all the Walt Disney movies. Now I usually go to the cinema with my friends. We like to watch romantic comedies and fantasy movies. Going to the cinema is fantastic; I wish I could go more often, but I'm only allowed to go on weekends because of school.

Katy, 14, Oxford

I'm not really a big fan of going to the cinema. I like movies, but I don't like the idea of being in a room with a lot of change people to see a movie. I prefer staying at home, inviting some friends, and renting a DVD. I actually do that quite a lot. I make a big bowl of popcorn, put some pillows on the floor, and we're all set for movies night. To decide what to watch, we usually vote, then instead of going home, they all sleep over, and we talk, listen to music, and dance a lot. It's very cool. Isn't it better than going to the cinema!?

Jack, 14, Birmingham

I like going to the movies. I usually go with my friends and sometimes with my girlfriend. I love my girlfriend, but I really don't like going to the cinema with her… I prefer going with my friends. Why? Well, because they like the same kind of movies as me. We love watching adventure movies or scary movies. When I go with my girlfriend, we only watch musicals or comedies… boring ones!

Sarah, 13, London

Going to the cinema is one of my favorite hobbies. I've been going to the movies since I was a little girl. Back then I used to go with my parents and my brother. We used to watch all the Walt Disney movies. Now I usually go to the cinema with my friends. We like to watch romantic comedies and fantasy movies. Going to the cinema is fantastic; I wish I could go more often, but I'm only allowed to go on weekends because of school.

Katy, 14, Oxford

I'm not really a big fan of going to the cinema. I like movies, but I don't like the idea of being in a room with a lot of change people to see a movie. I prefer staying at home, inviting some friends, and renting a DVD. I actually do that quite a lot. I make a big bowl of popcorn, put some pillows on the floor, and we're all set for movies night. To decide what to watch, we usually vote, then instead of going home, they all sleep over, and we talk, listen to music, and dance a lot. It's very cool. Isn't it better than going to the cinema!?

Jack, 14, Birmingham

I like going to the movies. I usually go with my friends and sometimes with my girlfriend. I love my girlfriend, but I really don't like going to the cinema with her… I prefer going with my friends. Why? Well, because they like the same kind of movies as me. We love watching adventure movies or scary movies. When I go with my girlfriend, we only watch musicals or comedies… boring ones!

Sarah, 13, London

Going to the cinema is one of my favorite hobbies. I've been going to the movies since I was a little girl. Back then I used to go with my parents and my brother. We used to watch all the Walt Disney movies. Now I usually go to the cinema with my friends. We like to watch romantic comedies and fantasy movies. Going to the cinema is fantastic; I wish I could go more often, but I'm only allowed to go on weekends because of school.

Katy, 14, Oxford

I'm not really a big fan of going to the cinema. I like movies, but I don't like the idea of being in a room with a lot of change people to see a movie. I prefer staying at home, inviting some friends, and renting a DVD. I actually do that quite a lot. I make a big bowl of popcorn, put some pillows on the floor, and we're all set for movies night. To decide what to watch, we usually vote, then instead of going home, they all sleep over, and we talk, listen to music, and dance a lot. It's very cool. Isn't it better than going to the cinema!?

Jack, 14, Birmingham

I like going to the movies. I usually go with my friends and sometimes with my girlfriend. I love my girlfriend, but I really don't like going to the cinema with her… I prefer going with my friends. Why? Well, because they like the same kind of movies as me. We love watching adventure movies or scary movies. When I go with my girlfriend, we only watch musicals or comedies… boring ones!

Sarah, 13, London

Going to the cinema is one of my favorite hobbies. I've been going to the movies since I was a little girl. Back then I used to go with my parents and my brother. We used to watch all the Walt Disney movies. Now I usually go to the cinema with my friends. We like to watch romantic comedies and fantasy movies. Going to the cinema is fantastic; I wish I could go more often, but I'm only allowed to go on weekends because of school.

Katy, 14, Oxford

I'm not really a big fan of going to the cinema. I like movies, but I don't like the idea of being in a room with a lot of change people to see a movie. I prefer staying at home, inviting some friends, and renting a DVD. I actually do that quite a lot. I make a big bowl of popcorn, put some pillows on the floor, and we're all set for movies night. To decide what to watch, we usually vote, then instead of going home, they all sleep over, and we talk, listen to music, and dance a lot. It's very cool. Isn't it better than going to the cinema!?

Jack, 14, Birmingham

I like going to the movies. I usually go with my friends and sometimes with my girlfriend. I love my girlfriend, but I really don't like going to the cinema with her… I prefer going with my friends. Why? Well, because they like the same kind of movies as me. We love watching adventure movies or scary movies. When I go with my girlfriend, we only watch musicals or comedies… boring ones!

Music festivals around the world

Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days, there is such a wide range of choices that it's possible to spend the whole summer listening to live music in exciting locations. It can be cheaper to go to a different country and, of course, it's a chance to meet people from across the world.

A. Melt! Festival, Ferropolis, Germany

This unique festival takes place in an open-air museum for industrial machinery. It's also surrounded by a lake which can be used for swimming when it's hot. Around 90% of festival goers are German, providing a perfect opportunity to practice speaking the language.

B. Exit Festival, Serbia

Located on the bank of the Danube in an old fortress, the festival began as a protest against the government. These days it's less political but still has a strong social awareness. There are stages devoted to electronic, world, dance, and hard work music, providing something for everyone to enjoy.

C. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland

Set on remote Scottish land near Inverness, there's a decidedly Celtic flavor to this festival with many smaller folk stages. The weekend's highlight is the massive Ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party), which is always a lively event.

Music festivals around the world

Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days, there is such a wide range of choices that it's possible to spend the whole summer listening to live music in exciting locations. It can be cheaper to go to a different country and, of course, it's a chance to meet people from across the world.

A. Melt! Festival, Ferropolis, Germany

This unique festival takes place in an open-air museum for industrial machinery. It's also surrounded by a lake which can be used for swimming when it's hot. Around 90% of festival goers are German, providing a perfect opportunity to practice speaking the language.

B. Exit Festival, Serbia

Located on the bank of the Danube in an old fortress, the festival began as a protest against the government. These days it's less political but still has a strong social awareness. There are stages devoted to electronic, world, dance, and hard work music, providing something for everyone to enjoy.

C. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland

Set on remote Scottish land near Inverness, there's a decidedly Celtic flavor to this festival with many smaller folk stages. The weekend's highlight is the massive Ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party), which is always a lively event.

Music festivals around the world

Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days, there is such a wide range of choices that it's possible to spend the whole summer listening to live music in exciting locations. It can be cheaper to go to a different country and, of course, it's a chance to meet people from across the world.

A. Melt! Festival, Ferropolis, Germany

This unique festival takes place in an open-air museum for industrial machinery. It's also surrounded by a lake which can be used for swimming when it's hot. Around 90% of festival goers are German, providing a perfect opportunity to practice speaking the language.

B. Exit Festival, Serbia

Located on the bank of the Danube in an old fortress, the festival began as a protest against the government. These days it's less political but still has a strong social awareness. There are stages devoted to electronic, world, dance, and hard work music, providing something for everyone to enjoy.

C. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland

Set on remote Scottish land near Inverness, there's a decidedly Celtic flavor to this festival with many smaller folk stages. The weekend's highlight is the massive Ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party), which is always a lively event.

Music festivals around the world

Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days, there is such a wide range of choices that it's possible to spend the whole summer listening to live music in exciting locations. It can be cheaper to go to a different country and, of course, it's a chance to meet people from across the world.

A. Melt! Festival, Ferropolis, Germany

This unique festival takes place in an open-air museum for industrial machinery. It's also surrounded by a lake which can be used for swimming when it's hot. Around 90% of festival goers are German, providing a perfect opportunity to practice speaking the language.

B. Exit Festival, Serbia

Located on the bank of the Danube in an old fortress, the festival began as a protest against the government. These days it's less political but still has a strong social awareness. There are stages devoted to electronic, world, dance, and hard work music, providing something for everyone to enjoy.

C. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland

Set on remote Scottish land near Inverness, there's a decidedly Celtic flavor to this festival with many smaller folk stages. The weekend's highlight is the massive Ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party), which is always a lively event.

Music festivals around the world

Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days, there is such a wide range of choices that it's possible to spend the whole summer listening to live music in exciting locations. It can be cheaper to go to a different country and, of course, it's a chance to meet people from across the world.

A. Melt! Festival, Ferropolis, Germany

This unique festival takes place in an open-air museum for industrial machinery. It's also surrounded by a lake which can be used for swimming when it's hot. Around 90% of festival goers are German, providing a perfect opportunity to practice speaking the language.

B. Exit Festival, Serbia

Located on the bank of the Danube in an old fortress, the festival began as a protest against the government. These days it's less political but still has a strong social awareness. There are stages devoted to electronic, world, dance, and hard work music, providing something for everyone to enjoy.

C. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland

Set on remote Scottish land near Inverness, there's a decidedly Celtic flavor to this festival with many smaller folk stages. The weekend's highlight is the massive Ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party), which is always a lively event.

Music festivals around the world

Visiting a festival abroad can be a great reason to travel and a way to experience different cultures. These days, there is such a wide range of choices that it's possible to spend the whole summer listening to live music in exciting locations. It can be cheaper to go to a different country and, of course, it's a chance to meet people from across the world.

A. Melt! Festival, Ferropolis, Germany

This unique festival takes place in an open-air museum for industrial machinery. It's also surrounded by a lake which can be used for swimming when it's hot. Around 90% of festival goers are German, providing a perfect opportunity to practice speaking the language.

B. Exit Festival, Serbia

Located on the bank of the Danube in an old fortress, the festival began as a protest against the government. These days it's less political but still has a strong social awareness. There are stages devoted to electronic, world, dance, and hard work music, providing something for everyone to enjoy.

C. Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Scotland

Set on remote Scottish land near Inverness, there's a decidedly Celtic flavor to this festival with many smaller folk stages. The weekend's highlight is the massive Ceilidh (traditional Scottish dance and party), which is always a lively event.