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Unit 2 A break for funListening to the worldSharingScriptsF = Finn; M1 = Man 1, etc.; W1 = Woman 1, etc.Part 1F: I love films. I love going to the cinema. I go at least once a week. How about you? How oftendo you go to the cinema?M1: Uh, on average, probably once a month.W1: I like going to the cinema a lot, but probably only get there about once a month.M2: Not very often. But I do go occasionally.M3: I go to the cinema, probably once or twice a month.W2: I go to the cinema about once a week during the summertime, usually when there are the bestmovies.M4: We probably go together, maybe once a fortnight.M5: I go, normally, probably once every month or two months, but it depends on the film.M6: I go to the cinema about once every fortnight. Often Ill go on a Wednesday because we get“buy one get one free” cinema tickets, so I can take a friend with me.Part 2F: What kinds of films do you like?W1: I always like romantic comedies. Slumdog Millionaire was a great movie. Australia was amovie I saw recently which was really good.M1: probably recommend, er, the new Terminator movie. Er, thats once again filled withaction. Very exciting.M5: I like old films. I Ive a complete collection of John Wayne and Charlton Heston Andmusicals, anything thats quite happy or adventurous, that takes me away from real life.Those are the ones I watch.W2: I saw The Proposal not too long ago and I really liked it. It was really interesting; it was areally funny, romantic comedy.M3: Sweeney Todd. I really enjoyed with Johnny Depp simply because he was fantastic; andHelena Bonham Carter, one of my favorite actresses, was also really good.M4: Id recommend The Graduate. I enjoyed that as a young man and and growing up as well.I think its a “coming of age” film.M6: My favorite film is called Golden Eye. Its a James Bond film and I think the action scenesare just absolutely fantastic in it.Part 3F: Whos your favorite actor?M5: John Waynes my favorite actor.M6: My favorite actor is the new James Bond, er, Daniel Craig. I think hes very good at showingemotions in his films. My favorite actress is called Angelina Jolie. Shes very beautiful, butshes also played lots of different roles in films.M3: My favorite actor is Johnny Depp because I think hes funny and I think hes lively and healways has energy on stage.W2: My favorite actor is Brad Pitt. Hes very good-looking and he can play many different rolesand hes very talented.M4: My favorite film stars Robert DeNiro because I look like him.ListeningScriptsI = InterviewerPart 1I: Hello and welcome to Fashion Now, with me, Dan Taylor. In todays program, we ask thequestion, “What is beauty?” Do men today really like women with blonde hair and blue eyes?And do women like the James Bond look tall, dark and very masculine, or do they likesomething different now? Are ideas about beauty changing? We went out to see what you reallythink I = Interviewer; W1 = Woman 1, etc.; M1 = Man 1, etc.Part 2I: Excuse me, ladies. Do you have a moment?W1: Yes?I: Just a quick question. Research says that these days women prefer men with feminine faces W1: Really?I: Yes. Its true honestly!W1: I dont agree at all. I like masculine faces I: Can I show you some photos?W1: Sure.I: So which of these guys do you like best?W1: Hmm, Sean Connery. Hes definitely the best-looking man here. And hes tall, isnt he?Yeah I like tall men. And I like a man with a beard.I: Uh-huh. What about you?W2: Mm. Im not sure. I like this one. Whats his name?I: Its Gael Garcia Bernal. Hes a Mexican film star.W2: Yeah? Well, hes got quite a feminine face and hes very good-looking. I like his eyes hesgot dark brown eyes and I like men with dark eyes and black hair. But I think its more in thepersonality in the smile so I like this one best. Will Smith. Hes got a really nice smile.I: Thank you. And heres another lady. Excuse me. Have you got a moment?W3: Well I: Im doing a survey about the changing face of beauty. Can I ask you some questions?W3: Yes, OK. Yes.I: Ive got some photos here. Can you tell me which of these people you like? Do you think anyof them are good-looking?W3: Well, I dont really like any of them I: No? Er, well, so what sort of man do you like?W3: What sort of man do I like? Well, my husbands over there. I think hes goodlooking. I likehis hair. I love guys with red hair.I: Which one? The one looking in the shop window?W3: No, hes over there. Hes wearing a white T-shirt and hes talking to that blonde woman Excuse me I: And then I talked to some men to find out if they really prefer blondes just like they did 50years ago. Do you think its true that men prefer blondes, sir?M1: What? No, not at all! Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and ages. Look at this photo ofJudi Dench. Shes lovely. She isnt young, but shes got beautiful grey eyes and she alwayswears beautiful clothes. She looks kind and intelligent.M2: Yeah, she does. But I still prefer blondes, you know like Scarlett Johansson. Sheslovely slim, blonde hair, blue eyes thats the sort of woman I like.M1: Scarlett Johansson, slim?M2: Well, OK but shes not fat.M1: No, thats true I: OK, guys. Thanks for talking to us ViewingScriptsV = Voice-over; W1 = Woman 1, etc.; M1 = Man 1, etc.V: All over the world, festivals bring people together. But why do people go? For the music?The food? The fun and games? We went to Bestival in the Isle of Wight, England to find out.But the first question is where do we sleep?M1: I . Ive got a beach hut up here to stay in, and Ive got the key.V: One man said it was like sleeping in the back garden.M2: Its like opening your back door, going down to the end of your garden, getting in your shedwith your baby and wife, and then calling it a holiday.V: You can stay in a hut, but most people here sleep in tents. There are a lot of different peoplehere families, young people, older people. We asked: Why do so many different peoplecome to festivals?W1: Well, I suppose it gives everybody a chance just to be themselves, and just to be free and beaway from their normal jobs.W2: People will respect each other and have . um sort of some of those old-fashionedtraditional values, but actually values that everyone really likes.M3: The thing I always think about festivals is theyre just playgrounds for grownups.V: And, of course, theres one reason everyones here: the music. This really is a festival for allthe community, young and old mixing together. In the tea tent these women are having agreat time. Why do they go to festivals?W3: The community getting together, the young mixing with the older people. We make cakes; wedo pop festivals; well go anywhere, do anything.V: So, if theres one answer to the question, why are you here? One thing that everyone talksabout is this: being together.Speaking for communicationRole-playScriptsConversation 1W: OK What do you feel like watching?M: Hmm. I I dont know really. What do you recommend?W: Um Well, how about French Kiss? Do you know it?M: No, I dont think so. Whats it about?W: Well, its a romantic comedy. Its about an American woman. She goes to France and meets aFrench guy and they fall in love. Its quite old, but its really funny.M: Um, sounds OK, I suppose. Whos in it?W: Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline.M: Oh, I like Meg Ryan. Mm. Do you think Id like it?W: Yeah, I think so. You like comedies, dont you? And its very funny.M: Yeah, OK. Why dont we get it then?W: Great. Excuse me. Can we have this one, please?Conversation 2W: What was the last DVD you saw?M: Um, Let me think. Oh I know, it was Speed.W: Speed? Is it new? Whats it about?M: No, its a bit old actually. Its an action film. Its about a bus and it cant stop. It has to go attop speed or or it explodes. Its great!W: Right. Whos in it?M: Sandra Bullock and the guy is, the actor is, er Keanu Reeves.W: Mm. Do you think Id like it?M: Well, do you like action films?W: Mm not really. I prefer romantic films and dramas.M: Oh, then I dont think youd like it Er, well. Oh, I know. I think youd like that French film,you know, with the actress Juliette Binoche. Whats it called? Oh, yeah: Chocolat.W: Chocolat? Do I know it? Oh, with Johnny Depp? Mm! Now that is a good recommendation.Have you got the DVD?Group discussionScriptsRecently I went to a concert in the park with my boyfriend and some other friends. It was inCity Park We went because we all like the band, Double-X, and we listen to their music all thetime.The concert only lasted two hours, but we took a picnic with us and went out early in theafternoon it was a free concert, you see, so there were already a lot of people sitting out in thepark in front of the stage.We got a really good place, close to the stage. We chatted and lay in the sun all afternoon and then in the evening more and more people came and it got quite crowded. Then the concertstarted and well, it was fantastic! Double-X is an amazing band and better live!I really liked the concert because everyone was dancing and singing we had a great time.Further practice in listeningShort conversationsScriptsConversation 1W: Why didnt you show up at Johns party last night? He was expecting you. You know, he isleaving the city for good.M: Im terribly sorry. I had planned to go, but I had to take care of an emergency. I tried callinghim many times but couldnt reach him.Q: Why didnt the man go to the party?Conversation 2M: I havent seen you around for quite a while. What have you been doing?W: Ive been reading Shakespeares great play Hamlet. My literature professor required me topresent a unique review about Hamlet for my term paper.Q: What has the woman been preparing for?Conversation 3W: Which do you prefer, classical music or pop music?M: Neither. Have you ever seen me listening to music at all? You know, I dont have an ear formusic.Q: What does the man say about music?Conversation 4M: Im taking the minimum credits to graduate. Making friends, traveling, partying these arewhat matter most to me right now.W: Im not here to make friends or go to parties. Im doing part-time jobs to save money to startmy own company once I graduate.Q: What are the two speakers talking about?Conversation 5W: Tom, have you read the notice on the school website? Ive won the scholarship for next term.M: No surprise to me. You have earned it. While others are at parties, you are in the library.Q: What does the man mean?Long conversationScriptsM: After such a tiring week, I cant wait to have a rest and relax a little this weekend.W: Me too, Mr. Simpson. So what are you doing this weekend? Looks like itll be nice weatherfor sailing.M: Yes, Mary, I hope it stays this sunny. Im going out to the beach and spending all weekendsurfing.W: You, sir? Surfing?M: Haha, I bet you think Im too old for surfing! Ive been surfing since I was 11, and its still myfavorite activity. The cool blue waves, the smell of the sea, just take me back to when I was ateenager free from care. I forget all my troubles. By Sunday night, I fall into a deep sleep, soreand tired, without a care in the world.W: Thats really nice. Im going to the beach, too. I love relaxing in the warm sun, watching myniece and nephew play in the sand and jump in the waves. Theyll tire themselves out buildingsand castles, collecting seashells, and trying to bury each other in the sand.M: Oh, I remember building sand castles with my brothers . such great fun. How old are littleTimmy and Monica now?W: Tims five and Monicas three.M: Wow, kids grow up so fast!Q1: Why is surfing the mans favorite activity?Q2: What is the woman going to do this weekend?Q3: What does the woman love doing?Q4: What does the man remember doing with his brothers?Passage 1ScriptsPeople in Britain enjoy various leisure activities including watching TV, seeing friends andrelatives, listening to music, shopping, listening to the radio, gardening, doing sports, reading, andso on. The latest data from a survey show that in 2010, 89 percent of all adults watched televisionin their free time. Spending time with family and friends was the second most popular activity at84 percent, listening to music came next at 76 percent, and shopping was fourth at 71 percent.Truly, the most common leisure activity in the UK has been watching television. The averageviewing time is 25 hours per person per week. Many television programs are about wildlife,animals, holidays, cooking and gardening. All these things are much valued by British people. Thesecond most popular activity in Britain is visiting or entertaining friends or relatives. Actually, inthe survey, those aged 25 to 34 reported spending time with friends and family as their top activity.Besides, many British people like to listen to music. Among those aged 16 to 24 spending timelistening to music was selected as their top activity.Younger people tend to have different hobbies from old people. According to the survey,comparing the 16 to 24 age group with those aged 55 and over, the activities which were reportedless frequently as age increased were listening to music; surfing the Internet and emailing; doingsports and exercise; going out to pubs, clubs or bars; and going out to the cinema. For example,people aged 16 to 24 spent more than 3 hours a day using a computer while those aged 55 andover spent only 1 hour and 12 minutes. Again comparing the youngest and oldest age groups, theactivities which were reported more frequently as age increased were reading and gardening.Q1: According to the survey, what percentage of British adults watched TV in their free time?Q2: Which age group would be the most likely to visit their friends and relatives?Q3: What does the speaker say about listening to music as a leisure activity for British people?Q4: According to the survey, how are leisure activities related to age?Passage 2Scripts and answersPeople joke that no one in Los Angeles reads; everyone watches TV, rents videos, or goes tothe movies. The most popular reading materials are 1) comic books, movie magazines, and TVguides. City libraries have only 10 percent of the 2) traffic that car washes have. But how do youexplain this? A yearly book festival in west Los Angeles is 3) constantly “sold out” year after year.People wait half an hour for a parking space to become 4) available.This outdoor festival, supported by a newspaper, takes place every April for one weekend.This year, about 70,000 people 5) took part in the festival on Saturday and 75,000 on Sunday. Thefestival 6) attracted 280 exhibitors. There were about 90 talks given by authors, with an 7)audience question-and-answer period following each talk. A food court sold all kinds of localfoods, from hotdogs to ice drinks. Except for a $7 parking fee, the festival was 8) free of charge.Even so, some people take their own sandwiches and drinks to avoid the high prices of the foodcourt.The idea for holding the festival in Los Angles was 9) put forward years ago, but nobodyknew if it would succeed. Although book festivals were already popular in other US cities, wouldpeople in this city 10) embrace one? “Fortunately, they do,” said one of the festival founders.
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