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Italian Foreign Minister Tajani Interviewed on TV Show Dritto e Rovescio

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Antonio Tajani is the foreign minister of Italy. He went on a TV show called "Dritto e Rovescio." The show is on a channel called Rete 4.

The host of the show is Paolo Del Debbio. He asked Tajani questions about politics.

The show also talked to Fausto Bertinotti. He is a former Italian politician. They talked about the economy and the government.

Later, the show had a part about safety in Italy. They talked about Islam and young people called "maranza."

The word "maranza" is used in Italy for some young people. People talk about them and safety in cities.

The show was on October 1. It is a popular programme in Italy. Many people watch it every week.

Tajani often goes on TV to talk about Italy's foreign policy. He talks about Italy and other countries.

This interview let people learn about the government's work. The show also showed other important Italian topics.

Vocabulary10 words

foreign minister
a government person who works with other countries
channel
a TV station
questions
things people ask to get information
politician
a person who works in government
economy
money and jobs in a country
safety
being safe from danger
programme
a TV show
foreign policy
how a country works with other countries
countries
nations, like Italy or France
interview
a talk where one person asks questions

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Quiz

1. What is Antonio Tajani's job?
2. What is the name of the TV show?
3. True or False: The show also talked about safety in Italy.

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Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Antonio Tajani is the _____ of Italy.

He went on a TV show called "Dritto e Rovescio" on a _____ called Rete 4.

The host of the show is Paolo Del Debbio, who asked Tajani _____ about politics.

The show also talked to Fausto Bertinotti, a former Italian _____.

They talked about the _____ and the government.

Later, the show had a part about _____ in Italy.

They talked about Islam and young people called "maranza."

The show was on October 1 and is a popular _____ in Italy.

Tajani often goes on TV to talk about Italy's _____.

This _____ let people learn about the government's work.

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