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audio file académie Montpellier


Mary : Why did you bring me here grandpa ? Where are we ?

Grandpa : We’re on Ellis Island. This is where many immigrants arrived when they wanted to live in America. My father,
your great-grandfather, came here in 1904. I want to tell you his story.
Look at the Statue of Liberty over there, Mary ! It was the first thing your ancestor saw when he arrived in New York harbour.


Mary : Where did your father come from ?

Grandpa : He came from Ireland. He was very poor and he thought that he would have a better life in America. This is the
American Dream. Come on, let’s go inside!
The immigrants arrived here in the Great Hall and they were examined by doctors upstairs.

Mary : What happened after that ?

Grandpa : They had to answer 29 questions in 2 minutes ! A lot of immigrants didn’t understand anything . They were all
frightened, very tired and worried.

Mary : Look at that big wall over there ! Let’s go and have a look at it !

Grandpa : This is the Wall of Honor. All the names that are written on it are immigrants’ names. Look for your ancestor’s
name !

Mary : Oh ! Here it is !