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Listening Practice 2

1. The birthstone for January is a garnet. It is a red stone, and legend says wearing it will bring you friendship and loyalty.

2. The birthstone for September is a Sapphire. It is a blue stone, and legend says wearing it will bring you joy and peace of mind.

3. The birthstone for May is an emerald. It is a green stone, and legend says wearing it will bring you love.

4. The birthstone for February is an amethyst. It is a purple stone, and legend says wearing it will bring you freedom and passion.

Listening Practice 3

Hello, everyone. Good afternoon. I am Fabio Rossi from the Gem History Museum. I am here to tell you about the history of birthstones. Many different cultures throughout history have used birthstones. Ancient civilizations in India and Babylon believed certain gems had special powers. Those cultures picked 12 stones based on their colors and linked them to zodiac signs. The tradition is even mentioned in the Christian bible. But it wasn’t until much later that people actually began to wear birthstones. That is believed to have happened in Poland in the 15^th century. In modern times, the birthstone has been standardized and commercialized. A standard list was created by the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912. Today, they are sold in jewelry shops all over the world. A lot of people give them as birthday and Christmas presents.

Listening Practice 4

Timmy: Hey, Genie! Is that a new necklace?

Genie: Hey, Timmy! Yeah, I just got it this morning for my birthday.

Timmy: It looks expensive. What kind of gem is in it?

Genie: An emerald. It‘s my birthstone.

Timmy: Oh. I heard about those. They are supposed to bring you good luck, right?

Genie: Yeah.

Timmy: Do you actually believe in those things? I mean, how could a stone really bring good luck?

Genie: Well, I don’t really believe it has any special power, but it is pretty and fun to wear!

Timmy: Yeah, I have to admit that is a good-looking necklace. Oh! Happy birthday! I forgot to give you a present though.

Genie: Don’t worry about it. I never told you it was my birthday anyway.

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