SWITCH ON VIDEOSCRIPTS Unit Narrator: Spending your free time upside down, is probably not what you are planning for the weekend But for this group of young people, unusual activities are a way of life This is Trenton Circus Squad, in New Jersey, USA The Squad – or team – was set up in a historic factory in 2015 as a place for young people to make new friends, learn new skills, and face their fears Tiffany: It’s our chance to escape our, um, our bubble, our little bubble that we live in It’s our best opportunity we have to make so many good friendships that we have here with other Trenton Squad members … who may be our same age but come from different schools, different backgrounds Narrator: Members are between six and 18 years old, and everybody is given a purple Trenton t-shirt Older members teach the younger ones, supporting them as they learn everything from acrobatics, … to spinning plates, … or walking on balls Trust is important to developing impressive tricks and routines, so the young people here build strong friendships very quickly Janaeya’s friends in the Squad have become an important part of her life Janaeya: If I have problems, like, at like home or school, I can tell them because they’re like family And, like, they won’t bring you down about it They won’t laugh at you They will help you, like, they will help you out with it Narrator: And being in the Squad has made Brandon a more positive person Brandon: It will help meeting new people and learning, you know, about different types of people It will help me into expecting the best in everybody, I guess Narrator: Having a fun and supportive network like this makes everybody feel happier and more confident This is useful – because they also perform to the public Zoe Brookes: Performance is an essential part of what our teenagers experience When they join after the first couple of weeks we expect them to get comfortable performing Narrator: Performing so quickly may seem scary, but members are encouraged to pick an activity they are confident with, so that everybody enjoys the show The atmosphere is so much fun that after watching a performance, new people always want to join them Whether it’s passing plates, or passing on advice … it’s clear that for the members of Trenton Circus Squad, this Squad is for life, and not just the weekend Unit Narrator: Ace and John have a very special friend His name is Christian In the 1970s Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers made a documentary … where they captured the story of this unusual friendship Virginia: The young lion, we discovered, belonged to Ace and John, two Australians who worked at the shop It seems they bought him when quite small from a big department store in London’s expensive Knightsbridge area that sells everything and anything Bill: Every morning very early, Christian was escorted to his blue limousine, a furniture van, and chauffeured down the King’s Road There was no doubt Ace and John had a problem that was growing every day Virginia: The alternatives: A zoo? A game park? Or … back to Africa? Where his ancestors came from some four of five generations ago We felt, at this stage, we could only deal with Christian’s immediate problems: space and security 166  2ND EDITION B1+ Virginia: We spent many afternoons in Christian’s company Bill: None of that now No, don’t you dare! Virginia: Ace’s relationship with Christian had a unique expression to it Bill: Christian’s intended stay of a few weeks turned into four months before, at last, we had definite news His future was decided This was the moment that Ace and John dreading most It was time to say goodbye to their old friend Christian Virginia: Ace and John made their way from England It was almost a year since they’d last seen Christian Narrator: Christian was now a wild lion, the leader of a pride Ace and John didn’t know if he would remember them They went to him anyway … Unit Narrator: Elle lives in Norway – she is Sami Like many Sami people, Elle’s family own lots of reindeer Their lives are based around the animals Some Norwegians think that Sami people still live in tents! But actually, for most of the year they live in normal houses Elle: We joke with them that we don’t have cars and that we drive only reindeers But we are just normal people Inga: Not so normal Elle: OK not so normal But we are still normal Narrator: In Spring, Elle’s life is different to other Norwegians Elle and her family follow their reindeer on a three-week migration across Norway It’s very cold on the journey – so Elle and her cousin are packing their warm winter clothes Elle: This is reindeer skin – it’s very warm and much better than this kind of clothes Narrator: The reindeer decide to leave, and then Elle and her family follow The migration route goes past a frozen lake – so Elle and Inga stop to some ice fishing Inga isn’t very successful … Elle: Check it out Inga! Narrator: But Elle catches a big fish Finally, after 250 km, the herd of reindeer reaches the coast Now there’s just one last bit of the journey to The summer feeding grounds are on an island – so the reindeer have to travel on a boat! They get across safely – and now Elle and her family will leave the herd to spend the summer eating grass and giving birth to baby reindeer Narrator: Autumn soon arrives and Elle and her family return to the reindeer’s summer island to prepare them for the journey back home Elle must help herd the animals together again – and catch the calves so they can be counted They hope to have a lot of baby reindeer! Elle: Yes – it seems like it’s a good calf year so we have to see – is it true Narrator: There’s no boat for the journey this time – so the reindeer must swim across to the mainland And then the reindeers’ long migration back home begins – with Elle and her family watching every move One day Elle must decide whether she wants to continue being a traditional Sami herder – or choose a different way of life But for now, she is happy simply to enjoy time with her family … and her reindeer! Photocopiable © Pearson Education Limited 2019 SWITCH ON VIDEOSCRIPTS 2ND EDITION B1+ Unit Unit Students: I’m filming now This is the camera Hello Tom: In my list of priorities sport's number one and school’s probably number two Trianna: I love school I mean, I don’t love school … I mean, I like, I don’t … I love school, yeah Alex: I’ve been building this trailer as my project Charlie: Getting my license would kind of push me a little bit closer to being a man Kayla: I’ve just rearranged my desk as you can see … Trianna: This is my first ever video diary Shianna: This is how I’m feeling, this is what I’m thinking Chelsea: We have two assignments due on the same day, how is that legal? Alfie: Let’s get out of here before I get in trouble Narrator: These teenagers all live in Australia They have agreed to share their experiences for a whole school year Shianna: We’ve started year twelve Narrator: They are excited about some of their school work But it can become very stressful Angela: Why we have to study every single day, every single hour, you know, no time to relax Narrator: So the key is finding the right balance … and carefully choosing what to with your time Ezra: Having a best friend is a completely different to … Dude, stop I saw that I don’t know it’s sort of like, a relationship you don’t get … what are you doing?! Narrator: To Alex and his friend Ezra, friendship and fun is a huge part of Year 12 life Narrator: Angela lives in Sydney with her mum, her dad and her two brothers Angela’s experience of Year 12 is totally different Her family help to her cope with the pressures of school life Angela: When I am loved I feel invincible, I feel powerful Narrator: And this year, Angela has decided to make sport her priority Angela: I am a taekwondo black belt Narrator: Taekwondo is a big part of Angela’s life It helped her a lot when she first moved to Australia from China Angela: Taekwondo helped me be who I am now I lacked confidence because I couldn’t speak English and everyone made fun of me about it and everything Narrator: Angela is very good and competes internationally But choosing taekwondo means missing out on other things Angela: So, I have to take time off from school, I am leaving on the 18th of June Narrator: When she travels … Angela: We’re in Auckland, New Zealand! Narrator: … she has to leave her family and friends behind and face lots of homework when she returns But she believes it’s the right choice Angela: I got silver and bronze I came home with an international medal, so yes, it was worth it Narrator: So finding the right balance will allow these teens to make the most of their Year 12 experience Narrator: Maurice started dancing when he was young Maurice: My friends went and told my teacher that I was a dancer I showed her and she told me that I should try out for Baltimore School for the Arts My name is Maurice Mouzon I’m a twelfth grader at Baltimore School for the Arts Narrator: Baltimore School for the Arts is a very special kind of high school Students are chosen by audition They don’t have to show their subject grades at all to gain a place At the school, students take all the standard subjects including maths, English and science But school also offers special arts training: dance, music, visual arts, film and theatre Chris Ford: My name is Chris Ford and I’m the director of the Baltimore School for the Arts Students when they’re passionate about something, they become passionate about theatre, or visual arts or something like that, it’s easy to spread that passion out into other activities like geometry or English literature Narrator: Passion pushes students to work harder and perform well in all subjects But most still prefer the arts Mateen’s main passion is his music Mateen: My family isn’t in the arts I’m the only person who really does like classical music I’m the only person who, like, takes lessons … and goes to a school like this My name’s Mateen Milan, I’m in the twelfth grade and I go to Baltimore School for the Arts Narrator: Most of the students at the school are interested in a professional career in the arts They know there is a lot of competition, and they sometimes have their doubts Mateen: I find myself maybe once or twice a week questioning myself Do I really want to this? Am I actually good at what I do? Narrator: The chance to excel at their craft by working hard at what they love is what makes the special training at the school so important Katherine Fisher: (I feel that) the majority of students here at the school know that they for sure are going to dedicate their lives to their craft in one way or another My name is Katherine Helen Fisher, I am a director, choreographer and producer Maurice: Kate Fisher, she’s, an alumni from the school, and she’s here teaching us how to use our bodies more and to just, like, feel the music Narrator: Katherine was a student at the school herself She is now a teacher and a professional artist Her experience helps her to understand the students Maurice: I’m still trying to figure out what I want to with my life but right now my main focus is dance Narrator: The school year is over and Maurice and Mateen have earned places at prestigious arts universities for next year Mateen: At this point I’ve understood that music is something that I love It’s my passion, it’s what I do, and no one can take that from me and I can’t wait to see where that takes me in life Narrator: For Mateen, his time at school has taught him a great lesson for life: spend time doing things that make you happy 167 Photocopiable © Pearson Education Limited 2019 SWITCH ON VIDEOSCRIPTS Unit Narrator: At 2,200 metres, the Humber Bridge is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world It’s an engineering masterpiece But up here, hidden among the concrete and the metal is an engineering miracle; the spider’s web Unchanged in over 100 million years, it’s one of nature’s most successful designs Researchers the world over are trying to discover its microscopic secrets To study spiders, first you have to catch one … We now have our spider Let’s take a closer look at the thread This spider can produce over 700 metres of silk in one continuous thread Each spider can produce several different types of silk: from sticky sheets, to an incredibly strong single thread If this thread were as thick as a pencil, it could pull an ocean liner The secret of the web lies in the water droplets at every junction – inside each droplet, strands of web are tightly curled Scientists believe that when a fly hits the web, these strands unravel, allowing the web to stretch without breaking We’ve already learned from some of the spider’s tricks: now we are using the microscopic secrets of the natural world to design completely new manmade structures Unit Narrator: Homes come in all shapes and sizes They can be built in all sorts of locations Some can even move to different locations If you look at some of these you might think they were a fantasy, but they are all real homes They show how designers meet the challenge of building homes in different locations and spaces Many cities around the world have growing populations If designers don’t come up with new ideas, then there might not be enough homes for everyone The big challenge is to create ways of living in smaller spaces Luckily some designers are enjoying the challenge of designing homes for smaller spaces Let’s take a look at some … Narrator: Traditional homes have different rooms for different purposes … here a single space has multiple uses … the sitting area becomes the bedroom … a dining table rises out from a floor Man: There’s your desk and when you want a second bed it comes straight out like that Narrator: Some of these ideas are not new but the designer has made saving space very stylish It is not just furniture that can move or have more than one purpose The whole apartment rotates Why? Because that makes use of the space in every dimension All at the touch of button Man: Everyone buys a house thinking how big is it, what’s the square foot Now we’re talking cubic feet or metres because now we’re giving it a three-dimensional space instead of just floor space So, floors can become walls that then can become ceilings depending on which way round the rotating house is Narrator: This is not a home for an untidy person Most things in the home need to be fixed down – from the furniture to the knives and forks! Hong Kong Living costs are some of the most expensive in the world It is difficult for young people to find homes they can afford The Pitstop is designed to meet the challenge of creating homes young people can afford and enjoy They are small The designers use every bit of space but also consider the residents’ lifestyle Derek: My favourite feature of this flat is the openable bookcase, not just the bookcase is openable, but it actually functions as an … 168 2ND EDITION B1+ Yannis: Operable boundary Derek: Operable boundary Narrator: Just a minute, what did they say … ?  ‘Operable boundary’? What does that mean? Well, it means not having a fixed wall separating the inside space from the outside Derek: Operable boundary between the interior and exterior of the flat By merging the private space and the public space we can actually share a common area with our neighbourhood or we can invite guests to come play with us Narrator: It means the apartment does not need space for a large number of people to meet inside When the residents want to meet a group of friends they can literally have an open house But sometimes the joy of a good home is just being in your own space, however large or small Unit Narrator: Skiing can be a lot of fun The clean cold air, the speed and the excitement make it a popular winter sport For beginners, it’s all about not falling over … but once you can handle the basics, how you know you are getting better? How you measure your daily progress? Kit and Ed are 17 In their free time, they like doing sports and they both love skiing They are also not bad at numbers They decided numbers might be the key to an even better skiing experience And they began designing an app City boys, they enjoyed using apps to measure and compare information while running and cycling around London Kit: It was basically competing against each other in specific tracks around London that really made us think, ‘Well hang on, why doesn’t this happen for skiing?’ Narrator: So they got to work First, they needed to work out what data people wanted when skiing and snowboarding Ed: People are really interested in the data that they’re accumulating during these sports They want to see the speed that they hit when they went over that jump, they want to see the vertical distance, the altitude, all that kind of information that previously they’ve not even been aware of Narrator: Once they had the right questions, they had to work on the answers They came up with a simple design and wrote the code They also raised money and made deals with ski resorts, making the app free for users Susanne has downloaded the app on her phone … and uses it when she’s out on the slopes It tells her the maximum speed she reached on the run, and her total average speed Susanne: It’s like extra fun Snowboarding is already fun but having an app like this you can measure your speed and stuff like that It’s great because normally it is already cool snowboarding, but measuring your speed gives extra fun Narrator: The app also measures distance, elapsed time and altitude Giving the user an overall view of the session Ferenc: I think it is cool Before I was going down a very steep part and I was going quite fast and I was wondering exactly how fast I really was Narrator: The numbers and statistics help people improve, or compete against friends, making the overall experience even more enjoyable Users are happy, so Ed and Kit are too, but they continue to work to improve the app Who thought maths could be this much fun? Photocopiable © Pearson Education Limited 2019 SWITCH ON VIDEOSCRIPTS 2ND EDITION B1+ Unit Narrator: Shakespeare’s Globe One of London’s most famous buildings, it has an interesting history The original Globe Theatre was built in 1599 for William Shakespeare’s theatre company The Theatre was based in Southwark, just south of the River Thames, and had performances almost every day But it didn’t last long On June 29th, 1613, during a performance of Henry VIII, a cannon shot went wrong, and the theatre roof caught fire The company and the audience ran into the street But within an hour the theatre had burned to the ground  The modern building, named Shakespeare’s Globe, opened in 1997 and has been popular with audiences ever since It’s worldfamous for showing Shakespeare’s plays, but today, people are practising for something a little different These singers are getting ready for the Globe’s Concert for Winter Jadzia is a student here on work experience For the past week she’s worked in different roles around the theatre, from managing the front desk, to guiding the audience to their seats Jadzia: So today, with The Concert for Winter, I’m in Assistant Stage Management And I’m like opening doors, making everyone goes on, like scheduling, everything, and making sure everyone’s okay and happy, but yeah, it’s loads of fun Busy, but fun Narrator: She’s worked on school shows before, but nothing as big as this Jadzia: Going into a working theatre is amazing, and it’s a step from a school theatre to a big, live, open theatre Narrator: The Concert for Winter takes place every year, bringing together people from the neighbourhood All the singers live nearby, and all ages are accepted Patrick Spottiswoode: It’s a wonderful celebration of Southwark talent and we have children as young as two, and children as young as 96 Narrator: For Jadzia, helping to put the concert together completes the journey she started when she was a child Jadzia: Considering I used to come here when I was younger, so, from primary school, and then coming here to work here, it’s great It just gives me a view of what I used to see like when I was younger and then coming behind scenes on how that works … Loads of appreciation for it! Narrator: The performance may only happen once a year but for everyone that takes part working side by side as neighbours will be something they remember for a long time Thank you and goodnight! 169 Photocopiable © Pearson Education Limited 2019