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LANGUAGE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Mila Kunis, actress
Mila was born in Chernivtsi, in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic or in short, the Ukrainian SSR. Her parents had
"amazing jobs" and her family was "very lucky" and "not poor"; they had decided to leave the USSR because they saw
"no future" there for Mila and her brother. When she was seven years old, her family moved to Los Angeles. They
arrived in New York on a Wednesday and by Friday morning the two kids were at school in LA. On Milas second day in
Los Angeles, she was enrolled at Rosewood Elementary School not knowing a word of English. In an interview she said
I blocked out second grade completely. I have no recollection of it and I always talk to my mom and my grandma about
it. It was because I cried every day. I didn't understand the culture. I didn't understand the people. I didn't understand the
language. My first sentence of my essay to get into college was like, Imagine being blind and deaf at age seven. And
that's kind of what it felt like moving to the States.
However, now I can say that after I was able to adapt to the new country, learning English was not difficult for me. It
helps you when you live in the country and you have to speak English every day with everyone around you.

Karl Fischer, student

Karl is from Germany and he has an aptitude for languages. He started learning English at school when he was 10
years old, but hes never been to any English-speaking country for more than two weeks. However, he has a lot of
English speaking cyberfriends and he reads a lot of English stuff. He thinks his English is not perfect but its good.
When we talked to him about his language-learning experience, he said watching films with subtitles in your
language is a good way to get used to the sounds of English. This will allow you to understand the plot at the same time.
He also learned French at school but unlike English he seldom used it afterwards and so he forgot most of it. Perhaps
one day when he finds the time, he'll learn Spanish or Italian or both. He likes the sound of the Italian language, but
Spanish is spoken by many more people and learning that language may be useful in the future.
To master a language he thinks it's important to visit the country so that you get inspired, and pick up some phrases.
At school you need to dedicate yourself to learning the language, persevere with it.

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ARE YOU READY FOR EUROPE?

Take a trip with us across multilingual and multicultural Europe!
Travelling in Europe
Europe: a continent with thousands of years of history, a rich cultural heritage and some of the worlds most breathtaking
scenery. So much for the traveller to discover and explore and all made much easier thanks to the European Union
(EU). You can cross many borders within the EU without being checked and the euro makes it easier to shop around for
bargains. You have easy access to healthcare should you need it and your dog or cat can travel with you to most
countries, so long as it has been vaccinated against rabies. If you drive, your driving licence and motor insurance policy
issued in one EU country are valid in all the others. And using your mobile phone abroad is getting much cheaper.
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Official EU languages
The European Union has 23 official and working languages. They are: Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English,
Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese,
Romanian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish and Swedish. There are fewer official languages than Member States, as some
share common languages. In Belgium, for example, the official languages are Dutch, French and German, whilst in
Cyprus the majority of the population speaks Greek, which has official status.
Many Europeans speak at least one other language as well as their mother tongue and over a quarter of the adult
population speak at least two foreign languages. However, during your travels in Europe, try using a few phrases of the
local language when talking to local people they are usually pleased that you take an interest in their language and
culture.

European Day of Languages

At the initiative of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg, the European Day of Languages has been celebrated every year
since 2001 on 26 September.
Throughout Europe, 800 million Europeans represented in the Council of Europe's 47 member states are
encouraged to learn more languages, at any age, in and out of school. Being convinced that linguistic diversity is a tool
for achieving greater intercultural understanding and a key element in the rich cultural heritage of our continent, the
Council of Europe promotes plurilingualism in the whole of Europe.
http://europa.eu/readyforeurope/index_en.htm (abridged)

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GLOBAL LANGUAGE
Mary: OK, well many people talk about English as being a global language. And the reasons for that are the widespread
use of English. Its used in education, its used in science and technology and, importantly, English is also used in
business.
Mike: Are there many global languages?
Mary: Well, no, not really. I mean theres the global language, which is English in the sense that English is used in
these many different contexts; theres only one. There are other languages which are used very widely and spoken by
many people in many different places: Cantonese, for example, a variant of Chinese, is spoken in many different
places, so its global in a geographic sense and it can be global in the numbers, but in terms of the use in different
areas of education, science, research, English is the only global language.
Mike: Are there different types of English?
Mary: Well, yes, there are lots of different types. There are different accents of English. I come from the North of
England, where I have a particular accent. So within England itself, within the UK, there are many variations in English
pronunciation and that extends globally, so you see English in America and used in Australia, which is different in
accent and also in usage as well.
Mike: And what about the impact of technology on a language?
Mary: In the past, new words were coined by people it might have been in a speech or a newspaper article or in a
book they were written down and then other people adapted them and used them, and that could be quite a slow
process and new words might come into a language over a long period: 10, 20 years. So technology allows languages
to evolve much more quickly.
Mike: So technology can change the language, but in what way does it help people to learn the language?
Mary: Well, it helps in many ways. In the past, students in locations in other countries didnt have access to much genuine
English; they may have a book or an odd newspaper, but what the Internet allows them is to read and often to read and
translate languages like English on a massive scale.
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
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TEENS WORLD
What are your favourite pastimes?
Annie: When Im at home, I like reading a good book and listening to music. I sometimes play guitar and compose
music. I also enjoy going out with my friends. We have a lot of fun chatting or going to a park. This usually happens at
the weekends. We usually go jogging or skateboarding in a group.
Sam: I love hanging out with my friends. We often go to the shopping centre and watch a film or have a snack. In
summer we enjoy camping together and going to the beach. But most of all I love hang gliding and downhill mountain
biking. Its a bit dangerous, but its exciting.

How much pocket money do you get?

Annie: I get about 10 per week from my parents, but it is not enough. I usually babysit at the weekend to get some
extra money.
Sam: My parents give me 60 a month. I sometimes walk my neighbours dogs and wash their car to earn extra money.

What do you waste money on?

Annie: Like most teenagers, I spend my money on clothes, iTunes and credit for my mobile phone.
Sam: I mainly spend my money on video games, meals out, sports clothes and other stuff.

Do you have a good relationship with your parents?

Annie: My parents have always been incredibly supportive. They don't get that angry if I do something wrong, so I feel I
can talk to them about serious problems. The only thing is that they're overprotective
Sam: I talk to my mum a lot about almost everything, but my father is too strict, so I dont have a very close relationship
with him. We always argue about money and curfews.

If you could change anything about your life, or yourself, what would it be?
Annie: I would get rid of pimples.
Sam: I would go back to my old school. I miss my classmates.

Are you optimistic about your future?

Annie: Europe is facing massive social and economic problems, but I work very hard to achieve my goals. I believe the
future is in our hands.
Sam: Life involves taking many risks every day, but we always have a choice.
We must choose to live the positive side of life.

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KEEPING MUSIC REAL

Music is a powerful thing. It evokes feelings and has the power to bring people together. Music is also a way for people
to express themselves and share ideas, whether through poetic lyrics or throbbing rhythms. But today, artists are not
known for their music, but for how extravagant their outfits are. Mainstream music is no longer composed as the result
of genuine emotion, but instead it is motivated by desire for money and fame. Often songs are written by experts who
know what is appealing to a certain age group.
Why do most teenagers exclusively listen to pop and rap music when so many other genres exist? Maybe its
because everywhere we look, we are bombarded with the same music: on the radio, on TV, on the computer. At school,
pop and rap are discussed religiously. Perhaps the students have never listened to anything else. Or maybe peer
pressure is part of it. There is no solution to the pop problem. Its called popular for a reason not just because it is
the music of the masses and they dont know any better, but because many people like it.
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Even so, you should expand your musical horizons. Dig up your parents old records and CDs. Try folk music or
blues or jazz or classical or interesting instruments like the Portuguese guitar. You never know what you might find
and you might even enjoy it
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WHEN I GROW UP
In kindergarten, my class was asked, What do you want to be when you grow up? Crayons danced across sheets of
paper to illustrate our dream occupations. Our drawings were hung in the hallway for our parents to see at Back to
School Night. I remember looking down the line and seeing pictures of ballerinas dancing, firefighters putting out a
blaze, and astronauts leaping across the moon careers that were seen as typical dreams of five-year-olds.
Questions of what we want to be when we grow up are common. Yet we are not expected to respond with an
answer that is likely to come true. However, when we become teens, we are supposed to answer with confidence.
Teens are expected to know exactly what they want to be and how we are going to achieve that goal. Not all of us
can be so sure. Even though I am in high school, I cannot answer convincingly. The next time someone asks me what I
want to be when I grow up, I will simply say happy.
Happiness is a destination for everyone. We may want to walk different paths in life, but we all want to be happy
wherever we end up. Choose your path, but dont worry too much about choosing wisely. Make a mistake or two and try
new things. But always remember, if youre not happy, youre not at the end of your journey yet.
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Activities in Space
Space is a playground of unique things to do that are impossible on Earth. To keep it simple we can say that the fun of
living in orbit boils down to two main ideas the view, and zero gravity. That sounds a bit limited, so let's look at each in
turn.

Yes It's round!

In questionnaires, the first thing that most people say they want to do in orbit is to look at the Earth. That's because
it's a very beautiful sight. The sights are pretty well limitless, from the extremes of nature deserts and mountains,
jungles and plains, ice-pack and storms to the night-time view of the human-made world cities and fishing-fleets.
There are also interesting natural views at night parts of the globe flicker continually with lightning storms, and you
may be lucky enough to see a volcano, forest fire or the aurora: seen from above, it's said to be like floating through
giant fronds of light.

Zero gravity
Being, living in zero gravity is a new world. Ordinary activities, even just moving around, are all transformed by
weightlessness. Simply floating slowly around lets you play all sorts of games like trying to float precisely across the
room and pick something up without bumping into anything else. The 9 US astronauts who lived (in teams of 3) on
board the first US space station, Skylab, said that they couldn't resist making acrobatic movements, spins and so on,
whenever they had to move some distance, seeing if they could spin and still land right on their feet kind of like an
Olympic gymnast, but at low speed!
Once hotel companies start to build and operate orbital accommodation, they're going to be endlessly improving it,
and competing to build more and more exotic facilities. One of the areas in which they'll compete will be in building zero-
G sports centers, so you can also do sports. Of course, theres also spacewalking, which involves exiting the spacecraft
to float around in space.
Finally, why not take pictures? Don't forget the extra memory cards!
http://www.spacefuture.com/tourism/activities.shtml
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TOP STORIES
Jim: Good morning. It is 10 oclock, and welcome to Centre for Journalism news radio, with your presenters, Jim Collins
and Nicole Clarke. Here are the top stories today.
Nicole: Rescue teams searching for two ice climbers missing in the eastern Highlands of Scotland overnight say they
may have been caught in an avalanche. The pair, both from the Aberdeen area, had been climbing all day
yesterday. The alarm was raised when they failed to turn up at a meeting point.
Jim: Californian Bill Helko was thrilled when he had the winning numbers in the local lottery, the first prize being
$412,000. He straight away went and ordered a Porsche, booked a family holiday in Hawaii and had a champagne
dinner with his wife and friends at an expensive Hollywood restaurant. When he went to pick up the winnings he
found that 9,097 others had also won first prize and his share of the jackpot was $45.
Nicole: Watching a horror film could burn off a whole bar of chocolate, according to new research conducted by scientists
from the University of Westminster, England. Viewers who put themselves through 90 minutes of adrenaline-pumping
terror can use up as much as 113 calories, close to the amount burned during a half-hour walk and the equivalent to a
chocolate bar. The research also revealed that films featuring moments designed to make viewers jump in terror are
the best calorie-burners, as they cause heart rates to soar.
Jim: And that is all from the Centre for Journalism news radio at 10:00. Have a wonderful morning, and we look forward
to broadcasting to you in about an hour.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/ (adapted)

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ECOTOURISM
Ecotourism is about uniting conservation, communities, and sustainable travel. This means that those who implement
and participate in ecotourism activities should follow the following ecotourism principles:
Minimize impact.
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people.
Raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and social climate.
To sum up: with an emphasis on enriching personal experiences and environmental awareness through
interpretation, ecotourism promotes greater understanding and appreciation for nature, local society, and culture.

Ecotourism is a form of tourism that involves visiting natural areasin the remote wilderness or rural environments.
According to the definition and principles of ecotourism established by The International Ecotourism Society in 1990,
ecotourism is "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local
people."
Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary
attractions. Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists insight into the impact of human beings on the environment, and to
foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats.
Therefore, in addition to evaluating environmental and cultural factors, an integral part of ecotourism is the promotion of
recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and creation of economic opportunities for local communities. For these
reasons, ecotourism often appeals to advocates of environmental and social responsibility.
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THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

Movie Info
The Amazing Spider-Man is a 2012 American superhero film directed by Marc Webb, based on the Marvel Comics
character Spider-Man. He is a reboot of the Spider-Man film series, portraying the characters origin story and his
development into a superhero while a high school student. The film stars Andrew Garfield in the title role, with Emma
Stone as Gwen Stacy and Rhys Ifans as Dr Curt Connors.
Plot
The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker, an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a
boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is
and how hegot to be the person he is today. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he
begins a quest to understand his parents disappearance leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr Curt Connors,
his fathers former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make
life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.
Critical reception
The Amazing Spider-Man received mostly positive reviews by critics upon release. Claudia Puig of USA Today
explained that as a new chapter in the superpowered arachnid saga, it stands on its own quite nicely, focusing more on
human emotions than on a panoply of special effects.
She said where Tobey Maguire in the original Spider-Man trilogy was earnest, Garfields Spider-Man is whip-smart and
likably cheeky, with an undercurrent of teenage angst.
Box office
In North America, the film earned an estimated $7.5 million during its midnight run at 3,150 locations. On its opening
day, a pre-holiday Tuesday, it set a Tuesday-gross record with $35 million.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_Spider-Man_(2012_film) (abridged and adapted)

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STUDYING IN BRITAIN
English opens doors to employment, education and mobility. And it helps teachers and learners engage across the
globe. One of the best ways to learn English is to study in Britain. Over 600,000 learners a year come to Britain to help
achieve their ambition, to experience modern UK life. But what is it actually like to learn English here? Lets listen to four
students opinions.
Chiara: My name is Chiara, I am 23 and I come from Italy. My course at the North West Academy was very good. I
studied grammar, conversation and also words linked with my work placement. The teacher was very good. She has
always been available for problems during the lessons and outside the lessons.
Maximiliano: My name is Maximiliano. Im 16 years old and Im from Venezuela. Everyone here is very friendly. When you
tell them that youre a foreigner, they are very welcoming. Everyone tries to speak to you, everyone tries to just stay close
to you and ask you about your experience and how your life is in your own country. And that actually helps you a lot when
youre not a native speaker.
Alexander: My name is Alexander Igurov. Im 24 years old. Ive come to the UK from Russia, from Moscow. Im
studying business English here. Sometimes we have general lessons about social English. Im an engineer in a
building company. I will use English in my job. I think it will help me to improve my career.
Anthony: My names Anthony. Ive just turned 24 last August and Im from Malaysia. The people here are very nice. The
place is amazing and learning here is a really different experience, so just come over and check it out. I can tell you that
everybody seems to be enjoying learning English. And what Ive learned is that the English language is more exciting
than Id first realized. And maybe, just maybe, in the future, I wont have to worry quite as much about my grammar and
spelling.
learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/
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HOW SATISFIED ARE YOU?

Are you optimistic or pessimistic about your future?
Im very optimistic about the future. I also feel very vulnerable at the same time. You can never prepare yourself for
the bad things that might happen.
Are you happy or unhappy with your present life? Why?
Im very happy about my life. Ive had a good, secure upbringing in a good family and with a lot of friends. I do know I
spend too much time in front of the TV and would like to be more active.
What are your three biggest worries?
Im worried about the environmental catastrophes we see these days. Im worried about the influence terrorism has on our
everyday life and how controlled well be because of that in the future.
How much pressure do you feel to succeed in school?
There are a lot of expectations that are hard to live up to. In my class we are all competing for the best grades. We
compare ourselves with others all the time instead of being satisfied with who we are. Of course, my future does not
depend on whether I get a good mark for my next German essay. Its really more my own expectations that put me
under pressure.
How important do you think looks are in success at school and in the future?
Unfortunately I believe that your looks do influence your success in life. Looking good can give status and self-
confidence and smooth your path. Unfortunately people often judge you on how you look more than on who you are.
What are you more worried about your own personal safety or terrorism?
When you live in a world where theres so much violent crime, the tiny risk of being a victim of terror isnt something
you think about much. The fear of terror is really a superficial problem in our secure little world.
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THE GAMING GENERATION

Do you think video games are kids stuff? Think again. Provocative new data shows that video games have spawned a
new generation of employees and executives that will dramatically transform the workplace.
The gamer generation is characterised by a great appetite for risk and a relatively high level of leadership skills.
While many parents worry about the long hours their children spend in electronic diversion, a recent survey of
approximately 2,000 business professionals provides the first data showing a direct link between digital games and
professional behaviour in the workplace. The key difference between gamers and non-gamers is simply that gamers
believe that winning matters. They are also very competitive, all of which makes the video-game generation, estimated
to be some 90 million strong, an influential force in the workplace.
But the question of video games is not so simple. For decades now, scientists have tried to prove that video games
are bad for young people. Some experts say that video games make kids more violent and more likely to fail at school.
Lets deal with the second point first. Of course if you spend six hours a day playing video games, your school
grades will suffer. And the situation will become worse if you get hooked on video games.
About the second point, actually many video games show people getting even by killing their opponents. Seeing so
many deaths and shoot-outs on computer screens can mean that kids become immune to the horror and reality of
death.
However, there are other competing views: one 1997 study argues that video games increase childrens IQ, others
point out that communal activities of video game playing, like hint-swapping among children, aid socialisation.
All things considered, it seems the hardest thing is to accept the power of technology and how it has already irreversibly
transformed the new generations lives and work habits.
New Standpoints; The Guardian (abridged and adapted)
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EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE

Journalist: Paul, we were surfing the Internet and we saw that there are still enthusiasts for manned spaceflight who
advocate establishing a manned moon base. What do you think about that?
Paul: OK, about people living on the moon, it's an awesome idea I think it's really cool! I say that as a natural reaction,
but I know astronauts have been there before, with the Apollo Moon landings, and a moon base would be very
expensive. So I think it might not be a good idea economically.
Journalist: Why not?.
Paul: It costs an awful lot of money to put astronauts into space and just keep them alive. Even so, it could be
dangerous. Anyway, what would it be for? Is there a really good reason for setting up a permanent base on the
moon? We have this economic crisis and cuts in government spending, and unmanned space exploration is not so
expensive and gets good results. Look at the robot rovers on Mars, for example. The latest one is a real laboratory on
wheels.
Journalist: Sure, so do you think a moon base is a waste of money or do you think it helps science?
Paul: I think in the long run manned space exploration is a good thing, and it will help our understanding of the universe
and ourselves, but I don't think it's the right moment for a moon base. Without clear and important objectives it would
be a waste of money. You know, there are higher priorities, as they say. Anyway, the US is not doing it, and neither
are the Europeans nor the Russians.
Journalist: The Chinese say they will have men on the moon by 2020.
Paul: Good luck to them, if they want to repeat what the Americans did fifty years earlier. Dont they know the space
race is over? Cooperation is better. The ISS the International Space Station is a good example.
Journalist: Yeah, but you are very young 19 years old and a student of Space Science. Wouldnt you like to go to
the moon?
Paul: Yes. I think it would be really neat I mean, I've always wanted to say to my kids one day, "OK, let's go to
vacation on the moon. Let's look at the stars! Lets look at the Earth from there!"
Journalist: So, do you think that its going to be possible, that you one day, some time in the future might go to the
moon for a holiday?
Paul: Yes! Well, not right now, but one day. Why not?
Journalist: Really?
Paul: All the advances in technology are so fast. when my kids are my age, at the rate technology is advancing,
space travel may be a lot cheaper and safer than it is today.
Journalist: OK, I hope you get your wish. Thanks a lot, Paul.
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HAS THE INTERNET CHANGED YOUR LIFE?

On 6 August 1991 Tim Berners-Lee, a consultant at a physics lab in CERN in Switzerland, made computer files
available to the public which allowed people to build their first web pages. From that moment the web exploded as a
network of computers worldwide and people were able to share information using a common system for the first time.

Robert Okolie, Nigeria

The advent of the Internet has greatly affected me positively. With the aid of the Internet, I can interact with family
members, friends and loved ones who share common goals with me. Though, some people want to give the Internet
a bad image, the overwhelming importance of the Internet can't be overlooked.

Susan Pye, Ireland

If nothing else it has saved me hours of time queuing in banks, shops, etc. and saved me thousands of pounds in
purchases online compared to high street prices.
My 10-year-old brother now uses the Internet for all research, giving him unlimited access to various materials.
On the downside I can sit reading the news sections on sites like the BBC when I should really be working!

Karen Ashwin, Oxford, UK

I'm a young web developer and, contrary to every other poster that is, people posting comments I am significantly
underwhelmed by the Internet. Lately it's become bloated with too much information. Searching used to work, but now
the top 50 results link you to other search pages.
Security hasn't kept up with the number of malicious users. Nothing is being done to stamp out spam and spyware.
These problems are only getting worse.

Peter Streatfield, London, UK

I started using the internet initially to chat and make friends while in college, then I used it as a great business tool
when I started working and realized the power it has to make the world such a small place and a global market place!!
I made my first $1 million through the Net and there are more to follow!
www.bbc.co.uk/ (abridged and adapted)
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BRUNO MARS
Born to a musical family in Honolulu, Hawaii, Bruno Mars was practically raised on the stage. His father, a Latin
percussionist from Brooklyn, organised a Vegas-style revue that featured the entire family, including his mother, a
talented vocalist. While his home was filled with the 1950s classics that were his father's passion, the city is rich in
traditional sounds, including reggae, rock and folk music, as well as the latest pop hits.
As soon as he graduated from high school, Mars left Hawaii for Los Angeles with dreams of launching his career as
a performer. However, those dreams got put on hold when The Smeezingtons, the songwriting/production team he
founded with Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine, suddenly started making progress. They have written and produced major
hits for artists like Brandy, K'naan, Sean Kingston, Mike Posner, Shontelle and the Sugababes.
Mars describes his time behind the scenes as important to his development as an artist. "I realised that you have to
go into this industry as an artist with a clear vision and understanding of who you are. Being so young when I was first
signed, I never really had a sense of who I wanted to be. Now things are really working out because everything that I'm
singing, writing and composing is really me."
Bruno Mars' debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, was released in October 2010. The lead single, "Just the Way
You Are", reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 as well as several other charts worldwide. On February 2011, he won
his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, having received six nominations.
Although he's incredibly proud of the recordings, Mars feels the best way to experience the sound is to see him
perform live with his band. "That is what I'm most excited about taking these songs and traveling with them around the
world." The only place he would rather be than in the recording studio is with his band on stage where he grew up.
http://www.com/artists/bruno-mars/biography (abridged and adapted)

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SURPRISE, SURPRISE! DREAM HOLIDAYS CAN COME TRUE!

Everybody loves holidays because thats when we can relax and have fun. We may stay at home or get enough time to
travel, play our favourite games and practise our hobbies. But my last holiday combined the best of everything.
I had always dreamed about going to Hawaii. It was the evening of April 1st, 2003 when my husband called me from
his work and told me that we were going to Hawaii for one week in our holidays the following month. I couldn't believe
my ears and I said, Are you kidding me? Is this an April Fool joke? He laughed and said, You cant make April Fool
jokes after midday! I still wasnt sure, so I asked him again if he was not making it up, but he said he had already
purchased tickets online and made plans.
On 10th May we departed Maryland and headed right across America and way out over the Pacific towards our first
destination, The Big Island of Hawaii. As soon as we got there after our long journey, I was stunned by the magnificent
views that I had only seen in pictures. I was so lost in the beauty of the scene that I forgot to blink my eyes in
amazement, which is what people do in stories! We were taken to a 5-star hotel in front of the beach. The next day we
hired a helicopter for a trip to see the volcanoes. It was simply awesome theyre enormous and active all the time. We
stayed in The Big Island for four days, and then we went to the island of Maui for another four days. We did so many
water sports, including Jet Ski, scuba diving and parasailing, that I was exhilarated and exhausted at the same time! We
also watched the sunrise from the summit of Kalekala; it was very romantic.
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 Finally, one of the best things we did in Hawaii was to drive on the Hana Highway. It was the most amazing and
spectacular experience of my life; I was stunned by God's creation of a heaven-like place on earth. This highway has
600-plus turns, 50 one-lane bridges and breathtaking views that alternate between mountain streams and soaring sea
cliffs. It is less a roadway than an event in itself.
Our journey ended on 18th of May. During the long flight back to Maryland, I thought of those amazing and
unforgettable days surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and I wished I had had some more days to spend over there.
My surprise holiday in Hawaii was so exciting and full of joy that I am looking forward to going there again as soon as
I can.
Script based on http://www.studymode.com/essays/My-Best-Holiday-63037.html
http://www.visitengland.org/england-tourism-industry/value-of-tourism/ (adapted)

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GREAT BRITAIN (By Amanda)

I am an average 15-year-old who likes many things, but one of my favourites is travelling. I have been to many countries
and, of course, have stories from each one. I have been to England the most because my father lives there, and I
absolutely love it. Ive also seen a little of Scotland and Wales, but not Ireland. Britain is similar enough to the United
States that you do not go into complete culture shock, but different enough that you can experience a change without a
language barrier.
England is a beautiful country. I have so many memories and stories from time spent there. Once, my mom, dad,
aunt and I went backpacking. We took the train from the White Cliffs of Dover to the seaside resort city of Blackpool on
the Irish Sea. Then we went north-east to Edinburgh, Scotland, and then back again hundreds of miles south-west to
Land's End where Cornwall projects into the Celtic Sea, and everywhere in-between.
You could spend your entire visit in London there is so much to see and do there! At Buckingham Palace, we
watched the ceremony of Changing the Guard. The guardsmen look so tall and menacing with their big fuzzy hats called
bearskins. They have been ordered to stand still and look serious at all times. Even though they never smile, and are
not allowed to, I tried and tried to get one of them to grin. I succeeded once, and took his picture!
In the Tower of London we saw lots of things, including the Crown Jewels, and more guards, the famous Beefeaters
(more correctly called the Yeomen of the Guard), dressed in early sixteenth-century uniforms.
One time I was there in London with just my mom. We had lots of fun, and my fondest memory is the show we saw,
"Starlight Express." This musical is performed entirely on roller-skates! I cannot wait to see it again!
A few summers ago when I visited my dad, we went to London a couple of times on the train. We went to see "The
Lion King," which was also amazing. We also visited Madame Tussaud's awesome museum with life-like models of
celebrities and famous figures from history, all made of wax.
On another road trip we travelled to Stonehenge. The trip took a very long two hours, and the first thing my little
sister said was, "You drove us all the way here to see a pile of rocks?
Everything in England has a fascinating story behind it, from the enormous castles to the pubs. If you ever have an
opportunity to go, you should take it.
http://www.teenink.com/nonfiction/travel_culture/article/16090/England/ (adapted)
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THE VALUE OF TOURISM

Tourism is essential to Englands economy. It generates almost a hundred billion pounds each year, employs in excess
of two million people and supports thousands of businesses, both directly and indirectly. It also has an interdependent
relationship with a range of sectors including farming, transport, retailing, sport, museums and the arts.

Did you know?

Around 100 million domestic overnight trips are made every year.
England welcomes over 25 million international visitors per year.
It is home to 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London.
Bath, Canterbury, Chester, Durham, Oxford, Stratford-Upon-Avon and York are all official heritage cities.
England has over 600 miles of coastline incorporating some of the finest beaches, rocky cliffs, salt marshes and
the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
England has a host of world-class attractions from the Eden Project to Alton Towers and some of the top museums
and galleries in the world many of which are free to enter.
England can host over 2.2 million people overnight in quality assessed accommodation.
England can provide events for every taste, from world famous music festivals such as Glastonbury, to traditional
events such as Royal Ascot and Henley Regatta.
Some 873 million day trips are made each year with an estimated value of 39bn.
England provides some of the best shopping experiences in the world, from iconic markets to the most famous
luxury brands, designer city-centre malls to specialist outlet villages.
Englands countryside offers a range of outdoor experiences to inspire, with ten national parks, 33 officially
designated areas of outstanding natural beauty and over 4,000 sites of special scientific interest protected because of
their importance as some of the most spectacular and beautiful wildlife and geological locations.
http://www.visitengland.org (abridged)

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BILINGUALISM CRUCIAL FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS

Former Prime Minister and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew yesterday emphasised the importance of bilingualism for
future generations in Singapore.
Speaking at the launch of the Chinese edition of his book Hard Truths to Keep Singapore Going, he said
Singaporeans should be exposed to both English and their respective Mother Tongue languages from a young age.
"If we arrange our education system in kindergarten and pre-school in such a way that our children are exposed to
two languages straight away, we will make bilingualism a reality and easily achieved by all," Mr Lee said.
Mr Lee also said that he was convinced that multilingualism or bilingualism is possible. However, one should be a
master language.
"The reality is that we must have English as the master language. Next, we should have the Mother Tongues to
identify ourselves.
"Also, China is rising, we should take advantage of China's rise and learn the Chinese language to do business
there," he said.
Mr Lee, who was born in 1923, is proficient in three languages, namely English, Malay and Mandarin, which he
picked up as his third language.
He said he wanted the book to be translated into Chinese to cater to the needs of older Singaporeans, many of
whom do not read English.
http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20110917-299946.html
(abridged)
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WHY BILINGUAL IS BETTER

In the past it was thought to be a disadvantage to be torn between two languages. Now children are encouraged to be
bilingual. Colin Baker explains why.
Why is bilingualism important for children? Being bilingual, multilingual or monolingual is likely to affect a child's
identity, thinking, networks of friends and acquaintances, schooling and employment. It may even help to determine
whom they marry. Bilingualism increases opportunities and choices and offers a host of possible advantages:
communication with the whole family and the community. Where parents have a different first language, a child who is
bilingual can develop a special relationship with each parent. It creates a bridge between generations with
grandparents, for example. This helps to build a sense of belonging to the extended family and to a community.
For much of the past century, bilingualism was seen as a potential deficit in thinking, character formation and not
least in schooling. However, in the last two decades, the dominant international view has been that bilingualism has
many definite benefits: communication, cultural, cognitive, character, curriculum and cash.
http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=347064
(abridged)

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ENGLISH SUMMER SCHOOL IN BOURNEMOUTH

Bournemouth is not only a lively seaside resort, but an attractive student town as well. With students and visitors from all
over the world enjoying the trendy boutiques, bars, and city centre, its no wonder Bournemouth has developed such a
cosmopolitan atmosphere. Its great shopping facilities and live entertainment allows everyone to find something that
suits their fancy. Not to mention the fact that Bournemouths mild climate and fine summer weather make for an
unforgettable holiday experience, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful landscape and bustling city life.
Our summer English courses take place in the Bournemouth & Poole College, just a 10-minute walk away from the
city centre and the sandy beach.
Our language courses are attended by students from all over the world and have been designed specifically for
young people (14-17), who are visiting a foreign country for a short period. Maximum class size is 15. All teachers are
native speakers and qualified in teaching English as a foreign language. Teaching material is provided, and has been
carefully compiled and selected for originality, content and relevance to young people, so your English will quickly
improve. And dont expect to be bored after classes; with planning from our international team, afternoons and evenings
come alive with a variety of activities designed for students from all over Europe.
We offer an exciting and supervised activity programme during afternoons & evenings, 7 days a week. In the
afternoon you can choose among several activities on offer: Welcome Meeting, Town Walk, Town Quiz, workshops
(Health & Beauty, Dancing, Arts & Crafts) beach activities (beach games, Frisbee, beach volleyball), sports (softball,
volleyball, basketball, football). In the evening we always offer at least one activity: Welcome Party, Quiz Night, Open
Stage, Theme Nights, Open Air and International Party.
Besides this, you will get two half-day excursions and one full-day excursion per fortnight. Possible trip destinations
are Winchester, Corfe Castle, Portsmouth, the Jurassic Coast, London, Brighton and Bath.
All these activities are included in the price.
Join our English summer courses in this attractive student town!
http://www.europa-school.co.uk/summer-english-school-bournemouth.html
(abridged and adapted)
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MY EXPERIENCE AT AN ENGLISH SUMMER SCHOOL

I went to Canterbury for 2 weeks and I found my language-study trip absolutely amazing! I received a very friendly
welcome when I arrived on the school campus and immediately felt comfortable there.
On the campus, you could not get bored! There were volleyball and football pitches, common rooms, and so much
more. The activity leaders and teachers were really great! Even though the English accent was quite difficult to
understand at first, we came to understand it gradually.
I met many people from the whole world and it will remain forever engraved in my heart. During my stay, I built strong
ties, which I would never have thought possible within only two weeks. The activities were great, thrilling and very
varied. Every morning, we attended courses and they were really good, especially thanks to the teachers and the
fabulous classes. Then we had lunch in immense dining halls and the food was delicious.
I am very happy that I went to Canterbury and I wish I had stayed longer than 2 weeks. It was sad to say goodbye to
my friends but Im trying to keep in touch! I hope to go back there very soon!
Rayan Seri, Switzerland

http://www.esl-languages.com/en/study-abroad/juniors/testimonials/index.htm

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HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR FREE TIME?

Jack, 15
I love music. It has become an essential part of my life ever since I started playing the drums at the age of 10. I have a
band and we have already given some concerts. Its rewarding when you listen to people singing the songs youve
made. Music is in fact a universal language. Although I listen to all types of music, I mostly play rock. My favourite bands
are Red Hot Chili Peppers and Muse. I cant imagine my life without music because it gives me the energy to face daily
problems. Apart from music, Im also keen on sports. I have already practised karate and tennis, but nowadays Im into
football. As for benefits, I feel active and fit. I also like watching football, which I believe is an emotional experience to be
shared.

Alice, 16
All my free time is spent on a part-time job. I think that having a part-time job helps you become aware of the importance
of money and you will spend it more carefully. You dont need to ask your parents for money all the time, so you feel
more independent. You also get a lot of working experience. In my case, I work in a shop, so I meet many people and I
can develop my communication skills. I hope in the future these skills will help me get a better job, preferably in my area,
which is marketing and advertising. When I do have some extra time, I simply lie on the sofa and watch some TV. I must
admit that my favourite programmes are films and soap operas.
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YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SLAVES TO FASHION

Teenage is a time when a person faces an identity and personality crisis and tries to cultivate a sophisticated self image.
In the hunt for identity, teenagers usually turn to self-examination and experimentation. This is the reason why
teenagers adopt the changing fashion trends faster than people from any other age group. Most teens do part-time jobs
or have their pocket money, which they mostly spend buying fashion accessories. According to a survey conducted
recently in the US, the fashion category receives 42% of the average teenager's budget.
Another reason for teenagers to be obsessed with fashion is peer pressure and development of sexuality in the
adolescence period, which force young people to adopt the latest fashion trends so that they are recognised in a group
of friends and seem attractive to the opposite sex.
A majority of teenagers are interested in music and therefore singers or music bands really influence them and are
actually the ones to determine their fashion. Even in the past, during the 1960s, rock n roll and pop culture greatly
influenced the baby boomer generation not only in the field of music and dancing, but also in clothing, hairstyles, cars
and bikes, language, etc.
The influence of the media also makes teenagers slaves to fashion. Corporations capitalise on the insecurities of
teenagers by making them believe that to be truly "cool" they need their product. The underlying marketing message is
that there is a link between physical beauty, sex appeal, popularity, success, and happiness.
The celebrities who are most popular among teenagers are signed for advertising the latest fashion brands. Most of
the teenagers want to become exactly like their favourite stars, so they adopt the fashion trends they introduce, without
thinking whether it will suit them or not.
Although there are exceptions and some teens do not really bother about fashion for family, religious or other
reasons, it will continue to influence most teens and to exploit their weaknesses and they will remain (as they are
already) slaves to fashion.
http://voices.yahoo.com/young-people-slaves-fashion-5198325.html (abridged)

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TEENAGE DREAM
Kew High School student Andy Truong dreams of participating in the fashion show at Saks Fifth Avenue, New York in
five years. ''That's if mum will allow me to leave school,'' he says sadly, ''Which I believe she won't.''
He's quite right; she won't. But 15-year-old Truong is bulldozing every other obstacle on his way to world fame.
He will be the youngest designer to mount a solo show at next month's Melbourne Spring Fashion Week. He saved
$900 from his jobs in a Hoyts cinema candy bar and bagging bread at Bakers Delight after school and won a $1500
grant from Uniting Care Connections' South Eastern Chances initiative for young people, but thats still a fraction of the
cost of a typical fashion show. Meanwhile, Truong called in favours and relentlessly researched cheap ways around his
lack of capital. He has gathered 20 models, 15 hair and make-up artists, five photographers, one publicity agent and a
host of volunteers so far.
He will show a dozen outfits from his spring/summer collection. ''It's inspired by warm, exotic, tropical things,'' he
says. ''Fish and birds and plants.'' Among the designs there is a silk dress with split sides and transparencies which is
his tribute to the Vietnamese national costume, the ao dai.
Truong is an only child, and second generation Vietnamese Australian. His mother worked as a machinist for major
fashion brands and he remembers playing with buttons and threads at her knee. ''I liked fashion,'' he says. ''I suppose
because it was spending time with mum.'' He sketched compulsively and often presented designs to his aunts and
grandmother.
Truong's mother was forced to abandon fashion to work in a bakery, but his own obsession went off the scale. ''She
didn't teach me anything,'' he says, smiling. ''Everything I learned was from the Internet or YouTube.''
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Truong will stage his fashion debut in Trunk Town, where he hopes his tropical vision will attract at least some
boutique buyers and potential clients. ''I want to be showcasing in Paris with an haute couture line in maybe 15 years,''
he says.
In the meantime, it is unlikely that Fashion Week has ever before enlisted one so young, or as unshakably committed
to a dream.
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/260240/teenage-dream/?cs=35 (abridged and adapted)

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THE ADVANTAGES OF VIDEO GAMES FOR KIDS

Home video games are extremely popular around the world. Like the television set, computerised game systems are
nearly a must in homes where there are kids. With hundreds of selections available, video games currently dominate the
toy industry.
I work for an entertainment company selling and renting games and movies. The number of kids who come in to buy
games, or to trade up their games for new ones, is countless. The new releases barely remain for two days on the
shelves. They are sold like daily bread.
Ask a child about his favourite toy and the answer will be XB360 or PS3 with Wii in the third place. The game
phenomenon targets mostly teenagers between the ages of 7 and 18 and they are completely mad for it.
If compared to television, video games are much more interesting because they are interactive and thus give a better
form of entertainment to your kids. It allows the mind to think and work.
The advantages of video games include the promotion of coordination between eye and hand. Kids learn how to
synchronise movements between the two.
They are also taught to pay attention to details such as clues (particular points to remember), memorising action
sequences, and using their brains to decide which strategies to apply.
Games allow kids to think and use their imagination and improve visual perception.
Kids have the opportunity to share their entertainment with parents or friends as most of those games can be played
in pairs as well as alone.
In terms of security, unlike online computer use, it can be a way to restrict their access to bad friends and dangerous
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AND THE DISADVANTAGES OF VIDEO GAMES

Too much of anything is also bad. If we look at the other side of it, video games also have negative effect on kids if used
without control. When I say kids or children, I mean school-age youngsters, not just the under-thirteens. As Dr Aric
Sigman points out, too much screen time reduces the time for healthy exercise and developing the face-to-face
communication skills that we need for normal life.
If parents dont take control over their childrens use of video games, it can rob them of their time for leisure and
study. They may become physically weaker and be unable to concentrate. They might find it hard to complete
homework and to study for exams. If they get bad grades at school, take that as a wake-up call and start applying rules.
For example, do not allow access to games unless homework is completed.
Don't expect your child to set his or her own limits. Proper time should be set for playing games. Dont allow children
to go to bed late because they have to finish a particular game and never set up the video games in their bedrooms
otherwise you wont have any control over the time they go to bed. Dont forget that if they miss proper sleeping hours,
they wont be able to wake up the next morning.
Parents should guide their kids in their choice of games. Violent games are said to teach violent behaviour, so
encourage them to play sport, puzzle, maze, or adventure games rather than the
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 violent ones. Educational computer games such as arcade games are useful as they can tap into peoples ability to
solve a particular problem. They combine academic learning and entertainment, and also teach computer skills. In that
case computer games are the preferred choice instead of video games.
Video games are not bad for children so long as parents teach them to use the games wisely. Games can certainly
teach skills and be more instructive than watching a movie.
Dont try to forbid your child to play games because she or he will find a way to try them anyway, either at a friends
place or at games centres. Simply teach your child to play them in moderation, so that she or he will get used to your
ways and will not become addicted.
Provide other outlets for curiosity and energy; encourage them to do sport and play music. Communication is the
best tool. Help them to realise that video games are not everything, but just a part of the entertainment, activity,
knowledge and skills they need for a healthy and successful life.
http://www.amazingselectedgames.blogspot.pt/ (adapted)

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TEENAGERS AND TECHNOLOGY

"I'd rather," deadpans Philippa Grogan, 16, "give up a kidney than my phone. How did you manage before? Carrier
pigeons? Letters? Going round to each others' houses on bikes?" Cameron Kirk, 14, reckons he spends "an hour, hour-
and-a-half on school days" hanging out with his 450-odd Facebook friends; maybe twice that at weekends. "It's actually
very practical if you forget what that day's homework is. Unfortunately, one of my best friends doesn't have Facebook.
But it's OK; we talk on our PlayStations."
According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, the world's largest and most authoritative provider of data on
the Internet's impact on the lives of 21st-century citizens, most young people today are prolific users of mobile phones
for many purposes. Here are some conclusions about the way US teens (and, by extension, teenagers in much of
western Europe) communicate in an age of Social Network Chat, instant messaging and unlimited texts.
First, 75% of all teenagers now have a mobile phone. Almost 90% of phone-owning teens send and receive texts,
most of them daily. Half send 50 or more texts a day; one in three send 100. In fact, in barely four years, texting has
established itself as comfortably "the preferred channel of basic communication between teens and their friends".
Apart from texting, more than 80% of teens also use their phones to take pictures (and 64% to share those pictures
with others), 60% listen to music on them, 46% play games, 32% swap videos and 23% access social networking sites.
The mobile phone, in short, is now "the favoured communication hub for the majority of teens".
As if that wasn't enough, 73% use social networking sites, mostly Facebook 50% more than three years ago.
Digital communication is not just prevalent in teenagers' lives. It is teenagers' lives.
There's a very straightforward reason, says Amanda Lenhart, a Pew senior research specialist. "Simply, these
technologies meet teens' developmental needs," she says. "Mobile phones and social networking sites make the things
teens have always done defining their own identity, establishing themselves as independent of their parents, looking
cool, impressing members of the opposite sex a whole lot easier."
Flirting, boasting, gossiping, teasing, hanging out, confessing: all that classic teen stuff has always happened,
Lenhart says. Social networking sites and mobile phones have simply facilitated the whole business, a gadzillion times
over.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/jul/16/teenagers-mobiles-facebook-social-networking (abridged)
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OUR 500TH ASTRONAUT ASHTON KUTCHER

Great news today! News from our Astronaut Relations team at Virgin Galactic: our 500th future astronaut customer has
just signed up! Even better news is that number 500 is Ashton Kutcher. I gave Ashton a quick call to congratulate and
welcome him. He is as thrilled as we are at the prospect of being among the first to cross the final frontier (and back!)
with us and to experience the magic of space for himself.
Our spaceships are not only very beautiful, they are built and flying in the final stages of our exhaustive test flight
program. We are guided by safety and so will ensure that everything is just as safe as it can possibly be before we start
commercial services particularly as I will be on the first commercial flight with my kids!
Virgin Galactic is the most exciting business that weve ever launched and I still sometimes have to pinch myself that
its for real. Ashton is joining a fast expanding group of true pioneers who are on their way to a life-changing experience
and a place in the history books. Its great to have him on board.
Ashton and I will be joined by fellow entrepreneur Shervin Pishevar, who signed up as the 499th passenger. I loved
hearing Shervins enthusiasm for the adventure after he had booked his ticket: Ashton and I are good friends and we
realised that we both shared a childhood dream of going into space. To be able to go up in the same spaceship will be
incredible as the 499th and 500th on Virgin Galactic! I believe in the power of humanity and innovation allowing to us
realise any dream and vision!
http://www.virgingalactic.com/news/item/our-500th-astronaut/

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INTERVIEW WITH MARK ZUCKERBERG FIRST PART

Charlie Rose: Tell me what the mission is today for Facebook. Youve got 800 million and counting users, which is an
extraordinary reach. Someone said its the most expansive human enabler of communication (or enabler of human
communication) there has ever been.
Mark Zuckerberg: So the stated mission of the company is to make the world more open and connected, right? And
the idea is that when you give people this ability to stay connected with all the people they care about, and you make
it so they can express new things about themselves or in communication with other people who they care about, then
you just open up all these new possibilities. They can learn about new things, like events that are happening in the
world, organise new things or learn about new products or new movies or music that they want to listen to. So,
obviously, a big part of our mission is just connecting all these different people in the world. And one of the things that
we are really proud of is that now 800 million people around the world are using Facebook every month but perhaps
even crazier its mind-blowing from my perspective more than half a billion people use Facebook every day.
Charlie Rose: 500 million plus people
Mark Zuckerberg: 500 million people, yeah. And its growing every day. And if you just look back, you know, seven
years from when we were getting started, there would have been no way that we would have thought
Charlie Rose: 500 million people in your dorm room.
Mark Zuckerberg: The funny thing is that I used to talk to a lot of my friends when I was in college. We used to talk about
what we thought was going to happen in the world and on the Internet. And we thought that there would be something
like this, it seemed pretty much inevitable that people would have a way to connect and that there would be tools to
make not just a social network, but that every product that you use is better off with your friends. But the big surprise of
this thing is that weve played a big role in making that happen. In college, we just figured that maybe we could create
that cool little community for ourselves, but clearly it would be some other company that did it.
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INTERVIEW SECOND PART

Charlie Rose: Facebook is a web within a web, is it not?
Mark Zuckerberg: I think its shaping the broader web. I mean, right now, if you look back for the past five or seven
years, the story of social networking has really been about getting these 800 million people connected so that they
can stay in touch with all these people who they care about. But if you look forward for the next five years, I think that
the story that people are going to remember five years from now isnt how this one site was built. It was how every
single service that you use is now going to be better because they can tap into your friends, like music services. A
good example is Spotify, which has grown from a little more than three million users with Facebook to now more than
seven million users. I think what that just shows is that all of these different products are better when youre doing
them with your friends. I mean, think about it, do you want to go to the movies by yourself or with your friends? You
want to go with your friends.
Charlie Rose: Why do people want to be on Facebook? Why do they want to talk about themselves?
Mark Zuckerberg: I think that people just have this core desire to express who they are. Its one of the things that I think
makes us human. But obviously you also want to know whats going on with your friends lives or not just your friends
but people you care about, on the periphery of your social circle. I think that those are all just core human needs and
until Facebook there wasnt a great tool for doing that.
http://sreetips.tumblr.com/post/12476985572/facebook-charlie-rose-interviews-mark-zuckerberg
(abridged and adapted)

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE TV SET

As the Wikipedia article tells us, the history of television comprises the work of numerous engineers and inventors in
several countries over many decades.
The first ever TV sets were electromechanical inventions featuring a motor, a spinning disc and a neon lamp that
projected a little blurry picture. These were used for the first ever TV broadcasts transmitted in 1929 by the BBC, but
were superseded in 1937 by a much more efficient electronic system. Further and more significant development of the
TV industry, which led to and was financed by the boom in TV set sales, started after the Second World War and
proceeded at a fairly fast pace. In the UK, lots of people bought sets in 1953 to see the coronation of Queen Elizabeth
II.

Colour TV
Colour TV sales started booming around 1965, after the premiere of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Colour in
1961 and development of a system that could be compatible with the existing monochrome sets.

Flat screen followed closely by High Definition TV

Although the concept of the flat panel TV set has existed for decades, plasma screens started sporadically appearing
in the late 1990s and were very highly priced. It was only in 2005 that Plasma and LCD screens became widely popular
and affordable.
Due to many developments in new technologies, everyday consumers can now purchase larger and cheaper flat
screen high definition TVs.

3D TV
In 2010 consumer-focused, home-based 3D TV technology became widely available in the high street and Internet
shops. Although only recently introduced, this development in TV technology is very exciting to many consumers.
Watching a 3D film in the comfort of your home, on a large flat screen offers a magnificent experience that the majority
of us can now have. And in comparison with Plasma and LCD screens when they first started appearing in the shops,
the prices of 3D high definition TVs and other devices is fairly low.
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Whats next?
Holographic TV?
As the next and perhaps essential step after 3D TV images, there could be holographic image projection, this either
being full-size or a scaled type of image, providing the viewer with the ability to see everything from all the sides and
angles. Imagine having a western or action film going on in your living room, not on your wall but right in front of you,
possibly in the middle of the room. Maybe you can even walk between the characters and experience the surroundings.
Furthermore, this could not only have an effect on our visual and hearing receptors, but also be enhanced with smell.
[Imagine the smell of that claustrophobic and violent war film Kanal, which takes place in the sewers of Warsaw, or the
odours of The Living Dead in your own living room!]
Holographic TV would take the meaning of this technology to new heights, enabling it to be used in new and even
more amazing ways.
http://m-k.hubpages.com/hub/Evolution-of-a-TV-set (abridged and adapted)

LISTENING TEST 8 SCRIPT 2

STOP THE PRESSES: THE FUTURE OF NEWSPAPERS

According to the Newspaper Association of America, the last few years havent been good for newspaper advertising,
with decreasing revenue.
To be honest, that's not surprising. Lets face it, newspaper publishers still haven't quite understood how to maximize
and leverage the digital world, and thus increase their advertising revenue.
The newspaper business is, unfortunately, focused on the second word, "paper," instead of the first word, "news." As
a result, they are still making their online news static rather than dynamic, meaning that it is still one-dimensional. The
online versions of most newspapers are nothing more than a piece of paper online.
A better approach is for newspaper publishers to give us an online version that's a two-dimensional experience. They
could give us interactive maps, videos, audio interviews, and the ability to actually go to the news site and take a look
with a live camera
For example, recently where I live in Southern California there were several big boats that caught fire in a marina. All
I saw in the newspaper's online reporting was a written article about the fire and a picture. What could they have done?
They could have given me video footage. They could have set up a live feed and let me take a look at the fire in real
time. They could have given me an audio feed to the reporter covering the fire so I could get off-the-cuff comments that
were not a part of the written story. They could have given me some additional interviews. These are just a few
suggestions for how newspapers can make their information truly dynamic so that we can start thinking digital and stop
thinking paper.
Am I saying that newspapers should stop doing a print version and focus solely on online? Of course not. The paper
version is a way to hook people. The online version is usually the option for long-term fans. So we still need both, but
they don't need to be identical copies of each other.
So let's finally get rid of that paper-based newspaper idea. It's time to make the online newspaper more dynamic,
more interactive, and more social. It's time for newspaper publishers to shift into the communication age so they gain
more readers and advertising dollars.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-burrus/stop-the-presses-the-utu_b_1421958.html

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