Ready for C1 p 75. Relationships. Speaking Mock Exam

 TOPIC 2: RELATIONSHIPS                                                    Preparation time: 5 minutes

 

PART 1. CONVERSATION

Talk to each other about some or all of the following. (8 minutes approx.)

1. What are the benefits of online dating? Are there any risks?

2. How have families changed in recent years? What will families be like in the future?

3. How can you build good rapport with your colleagues?

4. Can social networking sites be harmful to teenagers?  

PART 2. MONOLOGUE

Talk about at least two of the following ideas. (4 minutes approx.) The examiner may ask you further questions about the topic.

CANDIDATE A

1. How to handle difficult family members or colleagues.

2. Why do friends drift apart at times? 

3. What kind of problems can put a great strain on a relationship?

CANDIDATE B

1. How to strengthen a parent-child relationship.

2. The importance of looking after our elders. 

3. What are the characteristics of a person who seems to get along well with everyone?

Ready for C1 p 69. Getting on. Speaking. Sample Answer

Fill in the gaps with one word:

1. Who do you get on best _____________ in your family?

KEY

1. with

2. Is there a time when your whole family likes to get _____________?

KEY

2. together

3. Are you the ________________ of person who likes meeting new people?

KEY

3. kind

4. Is it better to have a few ______________ friends or a wide circle of acquaintances?

KEY

4. close

5. How important do you think it is to meet ______________ with friends in person?

KEY

5. up

Discuss the questions with a partner:

1. Who do you get on best with in your family?

2. Is there a time when your whole family likes to get together?

3. Are you the kind of person who likes meeting new people?

4. Is it better to have a few close friends or a wide circle of acquaintances?

5. How important do you think it is to meet up with friends in person?

Monologue. Sample answer:

4. Is it better to have a few close friends or a wide circle of acquaintances?

5. How important do you think it is to meet up with friends in person?

Monologue on Friendship and Socialising

I’d like to get (1)__________ by addressing a question that has surely crossed everyone’s (2)__________ at some point: is it better to have a few close friends or a wide circle of acquaintances? Have you ever (3)____________ which of the two brings greater happiness and fulfilment? Well, in my (4)___________, having a few close friends is (5)___________ more valuable than knowing a large number of people superficially.

Nobody will (6)__________ that true friendship requires trust, loyalty, and a strong emotional connection. When you have a close friend, someone you get on (7)___________ a house on fire (8)____________, you always have someone to turn (9)___________ in difficult times. On the other (10)__________, a wide circle of acquaintances might offer a sense of social engagement. (11)_____________, when things get tough, many of them may turn their back (12)____________ you. An important (13)___________ to remember is that friendships require effort. If one person constantly (14)___________ the other down or, even worse, has it (15)___________ for them, it can put a great strain (16)___________ a relationship and eventually turn (17)___________ sour.

(18)___________ examining this point, let’s (19)_________ to the second question: how important is it to meet up with friends in person? To my (20)_____________, face-to-face interaction is crucial (21)___________ maintaining strong bonds. In today’s digital world, it’s easy to keep in touch with people through messages and social media, but nothing can replace real-life conversations and shared experiences. When it (22)_____________ to friendships, spending time together strengthens trust and understanding. I’m absolutely (23)______________ that without regular meet-ups, (24)______________ the strongest friendships can become distant.

In (25)____________ of social relationships, I reckon conflicts are inevitable. Even the closest of friends sometimes (26)___________ out, and if issues aren’t resolved, a once-great friendship can become a rocky relationship. However, if two people take (27)_____________ each other straightaway and genuinely care, they will (28)___________ the effort to repair the damage rather than look (29)_____________ on each other.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, I would like to draw (30)____________ to the role of respect in friendship. We often look (31)_____________ to certain friends because of their kindness or wisdom, (32)____________ others might (33)______________ an instant dislike (34)___________ someone for no real reason. To be honest, I’ve always believed that a strong friendship should be built on mutual respect rather than one person feeling superior.

The obvious conclusion is that (35)_______________ having a large social circle might seem appealing, (36)_________ is deep and meaningful friendships (37)___________ truly enrich our lives. All things (38)_____________, meeting up in person plays a fundamental role in keeping these bonds alive. (39)__________, if you have a good friend, cherish them, make time for them, and never (40)__________ them for granted.

KEY

1. started

2. mind

3. wondered

4. view

5. far

6. deny

7. like

8. with

9. to

10. hand

11. However/ Nevertheless/ Nonetheless

12. on

13. point

14. puts

15. in

16. on

17. it

18. After

19. turn

20. knowledge

21. in

22. comes

23. convinced

24. even

25. terms

26. fall

27. to

28. make

29. down

30. attention

31. up

32. while

33. take

34. to

35. while

36. it

37. that/ which

38. considered

39. So/ Therefore/ Consequently

40. take 

On Screen C1 p 12. Special Events. Listening

 Say if the following statements are true or false

1. For uncle James the event was bittersweet. 

2. The couple was not aware of the extraordinary lengths they had gone to to attend the wedding

3. The trip took place by a hair's breadth. 

4. The little girl cried loudly because she was not fond of the clothes she was wearing.

5. The organisation of the event was a piece of cake for Kevin's parents. 

KEY

1.

 

True (He was ever so grateful, but at the same time quite regretful.)

 

 

2.  

False (Sophie and Barry’s obvious delight that we had made the effort to go)

 

 

3. 

 

True ( it almost didn’t happen at all)

 

 

4. 

 

False (She cried the house down the whole day, poor little thing. Maybe the number of people there was too much for her.)

 

 

5.

 

False (My parents ran themselves ragged trying to arrange everything for an earlier date)

Script

1d – Exercise 5 (p. 12)
Speaker 1
Uncle James was quite overwhelmed that we had gone to such great lengths to organise his retirement bash. He was ever so grateful, but at the same time quite regretful. You see, he had always enjoyed what he did and he had a great rapport with his colleagues. So much so that he really didn’t want to retire. That’s why we weren’t sure if he would be troubled by the celebrations. Luckily, as it turned out, it was just what he needed. An added bonus was that it gave me a chance to catch up with some of the extended family. In particular, my second cousin Denis. I’d never really spoken to him before so it was a good opportunity to rectify that.
Speaker 2
We’re a close-knit family so everyone was delighted that Sophie and Barry were getting hitched but I wasn’t sure if I would be able to make it. When the invitations arrived I was devastated when I realised that the big day coincided with the first day of term. Thankfully, my parents cleared it with my school that I would start the year late so I could attend. It was a lovely ceremony even though most of the other guests were from Barry’s side. But we enjoyed it regardless. What made it for me was Sophie and Barry’s obvious delight that we had made the effort to go, and of course seeing how happy they were together.
Speaker 3
I’m still not sure why I was put in charge of the arrangements for the graduation trip because I had never done anything like it before, but everyone is still telling me what a great time they had. Made me realise I have a talent for organisation. To begin with I had thought to do something simple, like a barbecue, but everyone had such great suggestions I was inspired to incorporate as many of them as I could and we ended up going on an activity camping trip. Although, to tell you the truth, it almost didn’t happen at all. When I made the booking at the campsite, the dates got mixed up, but it all got sorted in the end and there are even plans for a reunion trip soon.

Speaker 4
The barbecue for the twins’ birthday had been planned for weeks but when little Jacob developed a temperature the night before we thought it would be cancelled. Turns out it was just a 12-hour thing and he was right as rain on the big day. If anything, it was his sister that wasn’t happy. She cried the house down the whole day, poor little thing. Maybe the number of people there was too much for her. Anyway, I was thrilled when I saw that their mother had dressed them in the outfits I had made them. My knitting skills have improved immensely and everyone commented on how cute they looked in their outfits. It was a genuine compliment that she had chosen them.
Speaker 5
Your son turning 30 is a pretty big deal so my parents went to a lot of effort to make it a night to remember, but Kevin almost put a spanner in the works when he announced that he was taking a new job in America which was due to start before his birthday. My parents ran themselves ragged trying to arrange everything for an earlier date but they pulled it off. It was a great night and it was really touching when they put on a slide-show of his life. I got a little choked up when it got to the picture of Kevin and me playing with our childhood pet. It reminded me how much I was going to miss my brother when he left. I wasn’t expecting that.

Ready for C1 p 75. Relationships. Speaking

 

 

 

A. Have a conversation as natural as possible with a partner about the topic. Use the pictures above and the questions below to help you.

1. Do you know anyone who is always trying to put people down?
2. Can you talk about a couple whose relationship could be described as rocky? Do they fight like cat and dog?
3. Think about someone who got divorced or split up. What turned their relationship sour?
4. Have you ever turned your back on anyone? Do you know anyone who has?
5. Think about someone you have never actually taken to. Do you try to keep them at arm's length?
6. Do you know any teachers who look down on their pupils?
7. Talk about someone you know that keeps himself / herself to himself / herself.

8. Sometimes people can be critical and judgmental without having the intention of hurting us. How do you deal with them?

9. What character traits do you particularly admire in the people you know? Is it openness to change? Admirable people are often open-minded and welcome change throughout their lives. Could it be: humility, loyalty, accountability, resilience, honesty, respectfulness, compassion....?

10.  Have you ever struck up a friendship with someone who is diametrically opposed to you, your values and views? Do you know two people who are like chalk and cheese? What do you do when you don't see eye to eye with somebody?

11. Who is the most gregarious member of your family? What do they do? Are there any members in your family who are very set in their ways? Who is the most headstrong of your friends? And the most opinionated? Does any of them want to be the centre of attention? Who is the life and soul of your family gatherings? Who would you describe as laid-back? Who is the most supportive and sympathetic?

12. Do you take after your mum or dad? Do you know anybody who is the spitting image of their father or mother?

13. Do you agree that nothing is more valuable than a tight-knit group of friends and relatives? 

14. How can you build good rapport with your colleagues? 

15. Do you sometimes go to extraordinary lengths to help others? 

B. MONOLOGUE

Student A

1.    Do you and your parents get on like a house on fire? Do you get on like a house on fire with anybody?

2.    What kind of problems can put a great strain on a relationship?

3.    Which of your acquaintances gets on your nerves? Why?

Student B

1.    Have you ever taken an instant dislike to anyone? Were you proved right or did you have to change your mind later on?

2.    Did any of your teachers ever have it in for you or any of your classmates? Why? What was the cause of this feeling?

3.    Can you tell us about the last time you took an instant liking to somebody?

On Screen C1 p 9 Ex 10. How to be a Good Listener. Written mediation

You have recently noticed that people around you are not listening to one another as they should. You decide to write a blog post on this issue. Use the infographic below to help you. (135 words)

How to be a Good Listener

1. Do not interrupt 

2. Pay attention

3. Don't get bored

4. Listen to more than words

5. Ask for clarification

 Sample answer: On Screen C1 p 9 Ex 10

On Screen C1 p 5 Ex 3. Relationships. True or False. Listening

Copy these four sentences and say if they are true (T) or false (F).

1. She gets on like a house on fire with her grandad.

2. She is thrilled when her mum offers her constructive criticism.

3. She feels better after they have had an argument. 

4. She finds her aunt rather easy going

 

KEY

1. True (I've always been very close to my grandad) 

 

 

 

2. False (She's really good at pointing out when I've made a wrong decision or when my attitude towards something isn't right- which is annoying sometimes.)

 

 

 

3. False (I always feel better about something after we've had a heart-to-heart)

heart-to-heart: 

a conversation in which two people talk honestly about their feelings and personal problems.

E.g.

to have a heart-to-heart with somebody

 

 

4. True (she's really easy to talk things over with and she does it in a non-judgemental way)

non-judgemental: /ˌnɒn ˌdʒʌdʒˈmentl/

avoiding moral judgements; not quick to judge people and criticize them.

E.g. You need to be a more non-judgemental listener.

 

Script

Module page – Exercise 3 (p. 5)
Speaker 1
I’ve always been very close to my grandad, from the time he and my grandmother used to babysit me when I was a little girl. I feel like I can just be who I am with him, without having to explain my every move, like I do sometimes with my parents. I often go with him on Saturday mornings when he takes his little dog Ginger for a walk in the park and we just stroll around enjoying each other’s company. I know I don’t have to impress him or prove anything to him – he just adores me as I am. That’s such a lovely feeling!
Speaker 2
I mostly get on really well with my mum and, in fact, a few people have asked recently if we are sisters! Our relationship has its ups and downs though. At the end of the day, she’s the parent and I’m the child and, ultimately, what she says goes. What’s great, though, is that if we disagree about something, we usually talk it through until we’ve sorted out the problem. She’s really good at pointing out when I’ve made a wrong decision or when my attitude towards something isn’t right – which is annoying sometimes – but I guess in the end this helps me to become a better person.
Speaker 3
I’m very close to my older sister. We have a lot in common and there’s only fifteen months between us, so we have many of the same friends. We often watch TV and have a laugh together in the evenings, which really helps me to relax after I’ve finished studying. The best thing about having a sibling you’re really close to, though, is having someone to talk to when you’re going through a difficult time. I feel like Hayley always understands me and I always feel better about something after we’ve had a heart-to-heart.
Speaker 4
I love my aunt. She’s a lot of fun and I always look forward to her visits. She’s led an exciting life. She’s travelled everywhere volunteering for causes for the needy. She’s done some special work along the way and has experienced so many things on her travels. I love listening to her stories, they teach you not just about the places she has seen but also a lot about life lessons. She’s really easy to talk things over with and she does it in a non-judgmental way. In fact, she has helped me decide what path I want to take for my future. 

ultimately:  /ˈʌltɪmətli/   

1.in the end; finally.

E.g. 

A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness.
He is ultimately responsible for the actions of the rebels he leads
Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself. 

 

2. Basically. At the most basic and important level.

E.g.

All life depends ultimately on oxygen.
Ultimately, however, films come down to their stories and characters.

 

talk something through: ​to discuss something carefully and completely until you are sure you understand it.

E.g.

It sounds like a good idea but we’ll need to talk it through.

talk something over to discuss a problem with someone before deciding what to do.  

E.g.

Talk over any worries with your GP.

Writing: Christmas Scrapbook.

I am so happy you've decided to learn how to make a scrapbook! I know you must be thinking, "Where do I start?" Trust me, most of us have been there at one point or another.

What is a scrapbook?
An album where you can stick pictures, newspaper articles, memorabilia, journaling...

Step One
Organize your photos, maps, theatre tickets, lottery tickets, cards, shopping lists, ...

"Ingredients"
Descriptions, narratives, lists, poems, quotes, songs, letters...

Tips
1. Treat your journaling as you would write a letter to somebody. Write down what you would say to somebody if they asked you what was happening in your photos.
2. Write page titles
3. Capture special holiday memories: cutting down the tree, trimming the tree, cooking, family dinners, parties with friends, trips...
4. Traditions: we all have our own Christmas traditions such as baking cookies, going caroling, or hosting the neighborhood party. Make sure to capture these special traditions with photos. Keep in mind that journaling is especially important when it comes to traditions. For example, include your family’s favourite recipe, some of the words from a favourite Christmas carol and write something personal.


Models

Cover:


Sample pages:

More models and tips here

Another sample scrapbook page:

Jamie Keddie's contribution (adapted):
 

On this scrapbook page, I would like to let you in on a little secret... Any predictions?

let sb in on a secret: to allow someone to know something that you have not told anyone else. E.g. Can I let you in on a little secret? 

 

First and foremost, I made a very special Christmas card for you. I hope you like it because I went the extra mile to make it. 

go the extra mile (for somebody/something): to make a special effort to achieve something, help somebody, etc.

bend/lean over backwards (to do something) to make a great effort, especially in order to be helpful or fair. E.g. I've bent over backwards to help him. 

go to great, extraordinary, etc. lengths (to do something) to put a lot of effort into doing something, especially when this seems extreme. E.g. She goes to extraordinary lengths to keep her private life private.

I wonder if it will be given pride of place on your mantelpiece.

pride of place: the position in which something is most easily seen, that is given to the most important thing in a particular group. E.g. The photo was given pride of place on the mantelpiece. 

mantelpiece: a shelf above a fireplace. E.g. There was a clock on the mantelpiece. 

Where do you put your Christmas cards? Do you write any?  Do you do the drawings yourself?

What do you think I drew on my Christmas card for you?

 

 

Do you think it is true? or do you think this is a hoax?

hoax: /həʊks/ an act intended to make somebody believe something that is not true, especially something unpleasant. Sp. engaño. E.g. a bomb hoax. Hoax calls. The emergency call turned out to be a hoax.

 

OK, that was a fib. 

fib: a statement that is not true; a lie about something that is not important. E.g. Stop telling fibs.

 

I didn't make the card. It was Jamie Keddy who actually made it in 1981. It was his entry for the annual school Christmas card contest.
At his primary school, this was a big deal. There were no age categories – it was every child for him/herself regardless of what year he/she was in.

every man for himself: (saying) people must take care of themselves and not give or expect any help. E.g. In business, it's every man for himself.

Competition was incredibly fierce and everyone got involved, driven by the prestige of winning and, of course, the stupendous prizes.

fierce: (especially of actions or emotions) showing strong feelings or a lot of activity, often in a way that is violent. E.g. fierce loyalty. The scene of fierce fighting. He launched a fierce attack on the Democrats. Competition from abroad became fiercer in the 1990s. His wife is his fiercest critic. The bill was passed despite fierce opposition.

stupendous: /stjuːˈpendəs/ extremely large or impressive, especially greater or better than you expect. E.g. stupendous achievements. Stupendous costs

What do you think the prizes were?

 

 And the prizes were:

• First prize: The winner would receive 150 prints of his/her winning Christmas card

What do you think the second prize was?

 

• Second prize: 100 prints

What do you think the third prize was?

• Third prize: 50 prints

Do you think these were tip-top prizes? Would children nowadays be thrilled to bits with these prizes? With what prizes would children be over the moon nowadays?

tip-top: excellent. E.g. The house is in tip-top condition.

thrilled to bits: extremely pleased. E.g. She was thrilled to bits  that he'd been offered the job.

Over the moon: extremely happy and excited. E.g. They’re over the moon about their trip to Japan. 

 

Prints were special back in those days – much more memorable than modern photocopies. Fresh off the press, they were warm and had a sweet chemical smell that will bring back nostalgic childhood memories to many of us. Rather than black and white, everything was dark purple or light pink. I've just spent a wee while researching this and apparently, they were produced by a process called spirit duplication. 

wee: small. E.g. Have a wee drink. You may have to wait a wee while (=a short time). A wee child.

Let's recap!

recap: to repeat or give a summary of what has already been said, decided, etc. E.g. Let me just recap on what we've decided so far.

So, imagine that – 150 warm and smelly spirit duplicates to take home and enjoy in the comfort of your own home!

 



So, perhaps you are wondering if he won. 

What's your guess?



Well, I am elated to report that he did. The "Santa's Here" illustration that you see above beat over 250 other entries. It featured in the school magazine and for a whole week before Christmas, he was the golden boy of the school.

feature (in something) to have an important part in something. E.g. Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes.

golden: special; wonderful. E.g. golden memories. Businesses have a golden opportunity to expand into new markets. Hollywood’s golden boy 


  He told me that he remembers the praise from his teacher and wowing his architect father: "Wow! Such a simple design. But what an incredible technicality for a 9-year-old boy. What an eye for form. Perhaps he too will grow up to be an architect one day."

praise: (N) words that show approval of or admiration for somebody/something. E.g. His teachers are full of praise for the progress he's making.

praise: (V) to express your approval or admiration for somebody/something. E.g. He praised his team for their performance. 

wow somebody (with something): (v) to impress somebody very much, especially with a performance. E.g. He wowed audiences around the country with his new show.


What do teachers say to praise their students?
 
 

He took the praise and he enjoyed his moment of glory. He genuinely felt that he had earned it.

 



I wonder if you can see where this is going... 
Any predictions?

 

Jamie: Well, it's time to come clean about a dirty secret that I have lived with for the last 35 years. 

What can it be?




Jamie: "It involves my favourite children's Christmas book – a picture book called Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs who is probably best known for The Snowman.
I loved Raymond Briggs's Father Christmas. Rather than being a jolly Christmas lover, he is a reclusive and overworked, grumpy old man who hates everything about the festive season, except perhaps the brandy.

jolly: happy and cheerful

reclusive: living alone and avoiding other people. E.g. a reclusive millionaire

grumpy: bad-tempered. E.g. Pay no attention to his moods—he’s just a grumpy old man.


So, what do you think Jamie did?


And here is the Christmas confession: Raymond Briggs's book was the inspiration for my winning Christmas card. 

If you look very carefully at the following image, you might just see the similarity.

 So what do you reckon? Can you see any similarities or differences?



You can see that I struggled with the face. I seem to have given my Father Christmas an overgrown black beard in order to conceal my lack of artistry here.

overgrown: that has grown too large. E.g. an overgrown village

conceal: hide sth. E.g. Tim could barely conceal his disappointment.

artistry: /ˈɑːtɪstri/ the skill of an artist. E.g. He played the piece with effortless artistry. An appreciation of the beauty and artistry of the painting.

I was not a dab hand at drawing but you can't say I was cack-handed either. I hope you don't think I did a botched job or that I made a real dog's breakfast of it anyway.

dab hand: a person who is very good at doing something or using something. E.g. He's a dab hand at cooking spaghetti. She's a dab hand with a paintbrush.

a cack-handed person often drops or breaks things or does things badly. E.g. That's a cack-handed way of going about it!

botch something (up) (informal) to spoil something by doing it badly. E.g. He completely botched up the interview. The work they did on the house was a botched job. 

a dog’s breakfast/dinner a thing that has been done badly. Mess. E.g. He's made a real dog's breakfast of these accounts. 

What is your opinion? Do you think Jamie excelled at it? Was he hopeless at it? Or just middling? Is this drawing a curate's egg?

middling: of average size, quality, status, etc. Medium or average; neither very good nor very bad. E.g. a golfer of middling talent ‘Do you like your coffee weak or strong?’ ‘Oh, middling, please.’ A man of about middling height. A middling performance. He was middling at school, and put his energies elsewhere. He was middling at studying, but a voracious reader who devoured whatever books he came across.  He was middling in all the games he played.

a curate's egg: a thing that is partly good and partly bad. E.g. this book is a bit of a curate's egg. Origin: early 20th century: from a cartoon in Punch (1895) depicting a meek (= quiet, gentle, and always ready to do what other people want) curate who, given a stale (= no longer fresh and therefore unpleasant to eat) egg at the bishop's table, assures his host that ‘parts of it are excellent’.

There are two ways to look at this. As a matter of fact, I am in a quandary. I really can't decide which is the correct way. 

quandary: /ˈkwɒndəri/ the state of not being able to decide what to do in a difficult situation. Dilemma. E.g.  George was in a quandary—should he go or shouldn't he? This placed the government in something of a quandary.

First of all, was this dishonest? Was he a rogue? 

rogue: /rəʊɡ/ a man who is dishonest.

Would you say Jamie lifted the drawing from Raymond Briggs's book? 

lift something (from something) to use somebody’s ideas or words without asking permission or without saying where they come from. Plagiarize. E.g. She lifted most of the ideas from a book she had been reading.


I am really not sure. I'm in a predicament. 


predicament /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/ a difficult or an unpleasant situation, especially one where it is difficult to know what to do. Quandary. E.g. the club’s financial predicament. I'm in a terrible predicament.


On the one hand, he remembers having no feelings of guilt whatsoever.  

whatsoever: not at all. Not of any kind. E.g. ‘Is there any doubt about it?’ ‘None whatsoever.’
 
But on the other hand, he remembers that he didn't divulge the secret about copying the image to anyone. He took the praise in full knowledge that the truth would probably have invalidated it.

divulge: /daɪˈvʌldʒ/ to give somebody information that is supposed to be secret. E.g. She refused to divulge the information. The plans must not be divulged to anyone.



But I also think that copy, remix and mashup are essential for any individual to develop drawing skills or indeed, to develop any creative process. So perhaps there was something honest, or at least necessary and natural going here.


remix: a new version of a recorded piece of music made by using a machine to arrange the separate parts of the recording in a different way, add new parts, etc. E.g. a remix of their first single. An Elton John remix.

mashup: /ˈmæʃʌp/ a combination of elements from different sources used to create a new song, video, computer file, program, etc. E.g. a video mashup. Most mashups are simple remixes that DJs have been doing for decades. It’s a new web service that allows people to create mashups of movies, combining scenes from various films.

necessary: /ˈnesəsəri/ /ˈnesəseri/ 

Who am I trying to fool?

Do you consider remixes and mashups  acts of stealing, of unoriginal thought, of plagiarism, of laziness,...?

Or, do you consider them creative and original cultural acts? Do you think most things are mashups? Can you think of examples where multiple ideas, products, music, literature, you name it, were mashed-up, remixed and recontextualized to create something completely new and original?

 
Happy holidays


Another idea for your scrapbook: