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You hear a man talking on the radio.0:06
Why did he decide to become an artist?0:09
A) He was inspired by his surroundings.0:11
B) It was a lifelong ambition.0:14
C) He wanted to make money.0:17
I used to work at a landfill site and was shocked by how much went to waste.0:21
One day I decided to try to do something about it.0:26
I gathered all sorts of rubbish, such as wood, metal, and plastic, and decided to create a sculpture.0:29
I never saw myself as an artist, but it turned out I had a talent for it.0:35
Who would have thought that I would end up selling my work for hundreds of pounds?0:39
You hear a young woman talking.0:46
What does she work as?0:49
C) A tightrope walker.0:54
When I first walked into the circus and saw the ringmaster on stage with all the performers, I was blown away.0:57
I knew there and then that I wanted to be part of that world.1:05
I started training at the Laughing Clown Circus School and was lucky enough to be talent-spotted while I was there.1:09
The first time I went on stage was a really nerve-wracking experience, I just tried to stay focused and hoped I wouldn't fall.1:16
When I finally crossed the rope to the other side, the audience clapped and cheered.1:25
It was the best feeling in the world.1:30
You hear a teacher talking to his students about an artist.1:35
How does the artist feel about his work?1:38
A) He feels it is too time-consuming.1:40
B) He wishes that his sculptures would last longer.1:45
C) He embraces the temporary nature of his work.1:48
Andy Goldsworthy is a very dedicated artist.1:54
All of his works are made from natural materials, like leaves, twigs, and flowers.1:58
He spends many hours and sometimes days creating beautiful works of art.2:04
However, due to the materials he uses, the majority of his sculptures last only a short period of time.2:10
Andy accepts that his work will ultimately decay, believing that this is an important part of the artistic process.2:17
However, we can still view his sculptures through his stunning photography, which captures them in their full glory.2:25
You hear a woman talking to a ticket office.2:36
Why has she phoned the office?2:39
A) To purchase some tickets.2:41
B) To cancel a booking.2:43
C) To reserve some tickets.2:46
I spoke to a lady yesterday about purchasing some tickets for the Denning Festival.2:51
As I wasn't sure what days I would be going, she said she would reserve me 2 tickets for the entire weekend and I could get back to her about it.2:57
Well, I've decided that I'm just going to go for 2 days instead of 3.3:06
So could I possibly change that booking and also pay for the tickets by credit card?3:10
You hear part of a news broadcast about a live event.3:19
Where is the reporter?3:22
A) At an arts festival.3:24
B) At a sporting event.3:26
C) At a film premiere.3:28
As you can see behind me, thousands of spectators have gathered to watch this year's event.3:32
Over at the grandstand, the ladies are wearing spectacular hats that look more like works of art.3:37
Everyone is currently focused on the screen to my left, where you can see jockeys getting ready for the competition.3:44
The atmosphere is truly electric!3:49
You hear a woman being interviewed on the radio.3:55
Who motivated her to start the charity?3:58
Members of the community.4:01
B. Colleagues at work.4:03
C. A member of the family.4:05
So, tell me a bit about the charity.4:09
Well, Art for Kids is a non-profit organisation that aims to get disabled children involved in the arts.4:11
It's a community-based project that invites people to get involved with various initiatives involving art, drama, and music.4:19
Q: What got you involved in this line of work?4:28
A: Well, I'm a gallery curator, and my colleagues and I have always believed that the community should be involved with art.4:30
However, when my own daughter was born blind, I realised that there was little support for children with disabilities.4:38
So I basically did what I felt had to be done, and founded this organisation.4:45
You hear a young man talking about life as a performer.4:52
How does he feel while he is performing?4:56
Even though I've been practicing for years, I still get a bit of stage fright when I first walk out.5:05
I just want to make sure everything goes according to plan, because there's nothing worse than a magician who fails to do a trick.5:12
Once I'm up there though, I just relax and focus on the task at hand.5:20
I'm like a different person.5:25
I love the look on an audience member's face after I've performed a trick.5:27
They are so amazed and thrilled.5:32
It's such a satisfying feeling.5:34
You hear part of a documentary about holography.5:39
What is the narrator describing?5:42
a) The way in which holography works.5:44
B) The pros and cons of holographic technology.5:47
C) The various applications for holography.5:51
These days, many developers have been working with holography in the hope of creating innovative future technologies.5:56
Some are incorporating it in mobile phones, while others are making games that offer a genuine hands-on experience.6:02
The possibilities are endless.6:08
However, don't get too excited, as it may be a long time before we are able to purchase such items on the high street.6:11
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