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interviewed about their favourite books – their ideal bookshelf. Jennifer Egan’s favourite book is Middlemarch, by George Eliot, and as a child, Patti Smith sat at her mother’s feet while she was reading, trying to understand
Who wrote them?
On The Road
a. William Shakespeare
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Don Quixote
b. Jack Kerouac
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Macbeth
c. Henry James
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The Turn of the Screw
d. Miguel de Cervantes
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One Hundred Years of Solitude
e. Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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Actor James Franco put some of the world’s greatest classics on his ideal bookshelf. Here are the titles, but who wrote them?
In 2007, she was only the second woman in the world, after Marita Koch, to win three gold medals in a single world athletics championships! At the last Olympics in London, Allyson won gold in the 200 metre sprint* (which is her speciality), with a time of 21.88 seconds, but she had already become world champion at the World Athletics Championships in 2005, 2007 and 2009. At the 2012 Olympics, she and her team mates from the USA won the 4x100 metre relay*, setting a new world record, and she also helped her team win gold in the 4x400 metres. 2012 was a wonderful year for her. ‘My best memory of the Olympics,’ says Allyson, ‘is of my family. They rented a house in London so that they could be with me while I was there. My mother cooked for us all and we ate together every night. When you’re away from home, it is important to have the support of those you love.’
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Our Favourite Books… what magic could keep her reading for hours. The most popular writers in this book are Flannery O’Connor and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Each ideal bookshelf has been turned into a wonderful illustration by an American illustrator. She paints portraits of people through the spines* of their favourite books – the books, she say, that changed your life, that made you who you are, that you read again and again.
Glossary bookshelf: where you keep your books ideal: perfect, best man-made: made by people, not found in nature spine: the thin part of a book, with the title and author spy: person who works in secret to find out information about people or governments
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Allyson Michelle Felix is a world champion track and field* athlete, specialising* in short distance races. She started doing athletics as a child and loved it from the start. Born and raised in California in Los Angeles, Allyson made her first official debut in competition in 2001 when she was still only 16 years old. She took part in her first Olympics at the age of 17, and immediately won a silver medal.
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Welcome Hello everyone, and welcome to the fourth Teen magazine this year. In this issue we drive along the most spectacular roads in the world and follow the Voyager spacecraft as it travels further into space than any manmade* object! We look at how you can find the best new music in 2014, find out about a charity that’s helping young people without a home, and meet a spy* or two... Enjoy!
Teen People Allyson Felix Under the Surface MI6 – The British Secret Service Report Dream Roads UK Today Centrepoint – Giving Homeless Young People a Future 10 Innovations Into The Skies And Beyond 12 Culture and Society The Sounds of 2014 14 Playstation
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Allyson is one of the fastest athletes on the planet – she won an incredible three gold medals at the London 2102 Olympics, but she’s also a fan of fashion. Let’s find out about her, and the women who inspire her.
A Love of Competition ‘I love competing* in races,’ says Allyson, ‘it gives me great strength. It’s fantastic to be able to compete with the best athletes in the world, to give everything you’ve got, and to feel that you are at your physical peak*. There are days when I get tired of training though. On those days I wake up and think “I really don’t want to run today”. That’s when I have to find the strength and determination from elsewhere, from my faith in
past participles; language of athletics
God, from my family, or I dig* deep inside myself to find the motivation to go and train. Then, I remember my first victories, my first Olympics in Athens in 2004. I was only 18 then, and it was an experience I’ll never forget.’
Passion for Fashion Sportswear manufacturers Nike, have sponsored Allyson from the start of her running career. They’ve even created the Nike Spike for her. These are super-light running shoes, specially designed for Allyson’s speed and physique*. She is 1 metre 68 cm tall, and weighs 55 kilos. ‘What an athlete wears during competition is incredibly important,’ Allyson says. ‘Your running gear* must be as comfortable as possible. You must hardly feel you are wearing it so that it doesn’t distract you.’ Away from the track, Allyson loves fashion. She likes bright colours but she also loves to look glamorous and chic. ‘I like playing around with fashion and enjoy creating different styles. I take a lot of care with my appearance. I love going to fashion shows and try to keep up with the latest trends, but I often adapt them to my own tastes. During all those long waits at the airport I relax by looking at all the fashion magazines!’ And her favourite designer? Zac Posen.
Female Idols Allyson Felix and Ashton Eaton were awarded the 2012 Jesse Owens prize which is given to the best US athletes of the year. It’s the fourth time Allyson has won this prize. After that she went on to win three gold medals at the Olympics! Her female idols are tennis star, Serena Williams, ‘because she is a champion and because she likes fashion too’, actress Zoe Saldana, and fashion icon, Jackie Onassis. Among the latest young athletics stars, Allyson says to watch out for one of her 4x100 metre team mates, Jeneba Tarmoh. ‘She’s a bit younger than me, but I am sure she’ll soon be winning a lot of races!’
Glossary competing: taking part in a competition dig: (here) go down into gear: equipment, shoes and clothes you need to do your sport peak: (here) top, maximum physique: body relay: where four runners each run for part of the race specialising: what you spend most time doing sprint: run fast for a short distance track and field: sports like running (track) and high jump (field) etc
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sub clauses; past perfect
what MI6 is doing. Until recently, most people were happy to trust the intelligence service, feeling that the work they do helps to keep the world a safer place. So what has changed?
life! The lives of most people who work for MI6 are not as exciting as James Bond’s, but the work of some secret agents* might be as dangerous.
MI6
The Whistleblowers The work of MI6 is controlled by the UK government, and must stay within the rule of law, however, by its nature, its work is secret and so it’s impossible for ordinary people to know exactly
The British Secret Service
When we think about spies and secret missions* to dangerous foreign countries, we probably imagine the life of James Bond. How close is that to the lives of the real men and women working in today’s the British Secret Service? And how much freedom are we willing* to give up so to keep us safe? James Bond works for the British Secret Intelligence Service, that everyone knows as MI6 (Military Intelligence Section 6). James Bond is fictional but MI6 isn’t. You can see MI6 headquarters* on the south of the Thames in central London – in fact the building is one of the biggest and most impressive along the entire River.
James Bond was created by writer, Ian Fleming. Fleming worked as an intelligence* officer during the Second World War. It is clear that the first Bond novel, Casino Royale, which was published in 1953, was inspired by his experiences during that time. The character of James Bond, Fleming said, was a combination of the many men he’d met during the War who’d worked as spies.
This problem is only going to get bigger, and more complicated. As we put more and more of our lives online, more of what we do can be monitored by secret intelligence services around the world. We need to decide if we’re happy with that.
Fact or Fiction?
MI6
Ian Fleming
Websites like Wikileaks, and the revelations of US whistleblower*, Edward Snowden, have shown us how much information the secret services can find out about each and every one of us. Intelligence agencies like MI6 argue that they need to have the freedom to get this information so that they can keep us safe. It’s an old problem! Can we keep our personal privacy, and at the same time, stop people planning terrorist attacks, for example?
Although the building that houses MI6 is not exactly secret, the work that goes on inside, and the identity of the people who work there, is. MI6 agents try to find out about terrorism, and stop terrorist plans. They also work to stop governments and other organisations getting the information and equipment they need to build nuclear and other dangerous weapons.
A large part of the work carried out by MI6 today is computer based. These modern James Bonds monitor* communications across the world. They might also be software developers – people who can write the computer programmes that MI6 need, or language specialists who can understand and translate foreign languages. Very often, MI6 will monitor the lives of particular people that they believe are dangerous. They will find out who these people spend time with, who they speak to, and what they might be planning to do. James Bond is a fictional character. He has the freedom to behave how he wants wherever he is in the world. A lot of what he does is immoral and some of it is even illegal. We don’t want our secret agents behaving like that in real
Bond in Numbers
The production budgets for the James Bond films are enormous. Quantum of Solace and Skyfall each cost $200 million dollars to make. That’s a lot of money, but these films have also made huge profits. Quantum of Solace took over half a billion dollars at the box office*, and Skyfall has taken $1.1 billion. The next Bond movie, Bond 24, will be released in 2015, and will once more feature Daniel Craig as the enigmatic* hero.
“My name’s Bond. James Bond.” Today James Bond is one of the most instantly recognised names on the planet, but it didn’t start off that way. Writer Ian Fleming chose the name for his spying hero because it was the most boring, uninteresting name he could find!
Since 2008, new writers have continued the James Bond series started by Ian Fleming. The latest Bond novel has been written by William Boyd. It’s called Solo, is set in London and Africa in 1969, and is a “classic” Bond tale.
Glossary
Do you know…? Which of the following actors has never played James Bond?
a. b.
Sean Connery Daniel Craig
c. d.
Pierce Brosnan Michael Caine
The answer is on page 15.
box office: the place in a theatre or cinema where you buy your tickets enigmatic: mysterious, that you can’t understand easily intelligence: (here) information that you collect (about people or armies etc) headquarters: main offices missions: when you are sent (usually to
a foreign country) to do an important job monitor: (here) watch/listen to/follow someone for a period of time willing: ready to do something secret agent: another name for a spy whistleblower: person who gives information about an organisation that they believe is doing something wrong
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Dream Roads
The Enchanted Hill On the Pacific Coast Highway is The Enchanted Hill, a castle built by newspaper owner William Randolph Hearst. It has 115 rooms, and is the most expensive private house built in the US. The castle was visited by Hollywood stars – Charlie Chaplin, Cary Grant and Clark Gable!
California, Pacific Coast Highway
similar route to the road. What is there to do here? Well, you could go mountain biking through the Otway mountain range, go horse trekking in the national park, explore thousand-year old stone huts on Lake Condah (which is an ancient fishing site going back 8,000 years, and designated as a World Heritage Site), or explore a volcano inhabited by Aboriginal people until it erupted 30,000 years ago.
Alaska, Seward Highway
geysers* and natural springs. You will Come with us on a trip* along the most spectacular feel as if you have been transported into a fairy-tale land. roads in the world – but remember, take your time Northern Lights and keep safe! From Iceland If you like the landscapes of the north, then you should drive down the Atlantic to California, let’s go and Road in Norway. This is a spectacular explore some places that road that runs for 8 km along the will take your breath away! Norwegian coast, linking* islands and Travelling by car or on a motorbike is often the best way to explore a country. From the road you can get to know what a country is really like, see local customs*, and the most spectacular scenery*. To get the most out of a road trip though, you need to drive carefully and be sensible! According to a famous motorcycle magazine then, these are the most amazing roads in the world. Are you ready? Then let’s go!
crossing dramatic fjords* with futuristiclooking bridges that go right out into the sea! Here you will be able to watch seals, and get to know the dramatic, and often stormy, North Atlantic. The Seward Highway, in Alaska, is extraordinary. Starting in the south of Alaska, it goes north for 200 km to Anchorage. It has been designated as a National Scenic Byway – these are
roads that are particularly interesting or beautiful, and are full of cultural, archeological or historical interest. Along this road are some national parks, interesting trips, and museums which tell the story of Alaska.
The Most Famous Road in the World
Iceland, Route 1
Iceland: Route 1 Many people say this is the most amazing road in the whole world. Route 1 is Iceland’s main road and is also called the Ring Road. This really is the road of your dreams. It starts in Egilsstadir and runs for 1400 km round the whole island to the capital, Reykjavik, connecting all the major towns along the way. If you want to experience Iceland’s beautiful landscape then you must explore this road. In the winter, it will take you through a landscape that is like no other on the planet, past glaciers, volcanoes,
Australia, Great Ocean Road
Australia
Norway, Atlantic Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most popular tourist attractions. The road winds* for 400 km along the Australian coast. It goes past beaches that are a surfer’s paradise, along steep cliffs*, through thick forests and beside secluded* beaches, from where you can see whales and dolphins. The local government here has created the Great Ocean Walk, a walking trail that follows a
For many people, the Pacific Coast Highway from Seattle to San Diego is the most famous road in the world. It is certainly one of the most beautiful – a road to drive down at least once in your life! The road has gained iconic status* and is seen as the symbol of California, because it seems to epitomise* the “Californian dream”. The Pacific Coast Highway goes through some of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in America. Along the route are some very famous towns and cities, Los Angeles, Hollywood and Santa Barbara. You might even recognise parts of this road. Many of America’s classic movies have scenes filmed along the Pacific Coast Highway!
Wild Road South Africa’s Garden Route is another coast road. Here you will find idyllic*, sandy bays and dramatic mountains, and South Africa’s stunning national park, Tsitsikamma. This road really does have
some of the most beautiful land- and seascapes in the world! It is full of amazing birds, and is a popular destination for birdwatchers, but the area is even more famous for its whales. Between July and December, whales come to give birth and feed their young in the sheltered bays off the Southern Cape. The Road to Hana zigzags along the wildest and most dramatic coast of Hawaii. It goes to the island of Maui, crossing 50 bridges and round 600 bends*. Here you will drive through tropical forests and perfect Hawaiian beaches, and find natural swimming pools under thundering waterfalls.
Idioms In English there are many idioms and phrases using the word ‘way’, which means road or path. Do you know what these idioms mean?
1.
Lose your way
2.
Pave the way
3.
Out of the way
4.
A way of life
a. How a person lives b. To prepare the ground so that another thing is easier/possible c. Become lost, also, make the wrong decisions d. In a secluded or remote place The answers are on page 15.
Glossary bends: curves, where the road is not straight cliffs: tall, straight land/rock, often at the edge of the sea customs: culture and traditions of a place or people epitomise: be the symbol of, be typical of fjords: deep valley where the sea comes in, especially Norway, Iceland
geysers: hot spring – place where hot water comes up from the earth idyllic: perfect, a piece of paradise linking: connecting, joining scenery: landscape, especially when beautiful secluded: private, difficult to find status: position trip: short visit, journey winds: moving not in a straight line (pronounced waind, not wind)
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Centrepoint in Numbers
80,000 young people experience homelessness in the UK every year. 16-25 Centrepoint supports 1,000 young people every year, aged 16-25. 75,000 Since Centrepoint was established in 1969, they’ve supported more than 75,000 young people. 60% It works! 60% of Centrepoint young people were in education, training or employment by March 2012 2,000 Centrepoint supports a further 2,000 young people, working with over 30 youth homelessness organisations across the UK. people get caught up in crime and illegal activities. This is why the work of charities like Centrepoint is so important.
Young people become homeless for many reasons. For most it’s because there are problems in their family, or they live in poverty, and for some it’s because of mental health problems. We find out about a charity helping these young people get their lives back.
Puzzle Put the pieces of the puzzle in the right order to read this quote about the home N G OA S W from EARE writer, A N D N OT Maya BEQUE Angelou. S T IO NE D .
The Help
Centrepoint
Charity ambassador, Kirsty Young.
Centrepoint is based mainly in London, but they also have a hostel* in the North-East*. These hostels provide a safe, warm bed, but just as importantly, they also provide young homeless people with the support and advice they need to live independently once the immediate crisis is over. Here, the young people are helped with health problems, and because many of them have not stayed at school, they also get access
Giving Homeless Young People a Future The Problems The greatest cause of homelessness for young people living in the UK is family conflict*. Often, these young people have left home because their relationship with their parents or a step-parent has broken down, there are arguments, they get told told to leave… These are not just situations where there is an argument* or two, every family has those, it’s much more likely that the problems have been going on for a long time. These young people often come from areas where there is a lot of poverty and unemployment. Some have to leave the area where they are living because of
gang culture, where it might be too dangerous for them to stay. Some are refugees who have come to the UK because it isn’t safe for them to live in their home country. These refugees are not in the UK illegally, they’ve been told they can stay, but they simply don’t have anywhere to go.
What is homelessness? Homelessness is when you don’t have somewhere you can stay safely. Most children and young people who lose their homes do end up sleeping on the streets, in parks or under bridges. Others spend their nights on London’s night
T H E AC H E L IV FORHOME FUS, E S IN A L L O L AC THESAFEP ECA EWHEREW
Centrepoint has a very famous patron...
Idioms The home is such a big part of our lives, this is reflected in language. Here are some English idioms and sayings about the home – do you know what they mean?
buses. The biggest charity helping young people in these situations in London is Centrepoint. They explain that while many do sleep rough, others are what they call the ‘hidden homeless’. They might be in temporary accommodation*, or ‘sofa surfing*’ where they sleep on the floor or sofa of friends, family or even people that they don’t know very well.
The Issues As a result of everything they’ve been through, many homeless young people have mental and physical health problems. The streets can be extremely dangerous places, and often these vulnerable* young ... Prince William and his wife.
to education, training or help with finding a job. Centrepoint helps young homeless people get back on their feet.
Prince William Centrepoint has a very famous patron – Prince William, who is known as the Duke of Cambridge. He helps to make sure we all know about Centrepoint, and helps to raise money to pay for the charity to keep its hostels open. William and his brother Harry feel strongly about Centrepoint, they’ve been visiting since they were young children themselves, when it was their mother, Princess Diana, who brought them. William
has visited the hostels in private visits, talking to the young people. ‘Everyone’s full of hope and aspiration here,’ he says, ‘I see such good things come out of the young people being at Centrepoint. I want to support Centrepoint so that I can see more and more smiles from everyone that’s here. I know that if people could hear more about your message and the things that you guys* have been through in your lives, then it would make them understand more about you. So many of you here have had to overcome hardship and difficulty.’
1.
eat someone out of house and home
2.
get on like a house of fire
3.
it’s nothing to write home about
4.
bring the house down
5.
home is where the heart is
a. it’s ok, but it’s not special and isn’t particularly interesting b. when a concert, play or comedian is so good the audience laugh or clap loudly c. the place you call your true home d. eat most of the food in the house, ie you’ve got a big appetite! e. when you have a good relationship with someone and have a lot in common The answers are on page 15.
Glossary conflict: serious disagreement that lasts for a long time argument: when you become angry and don’t agree with someone sofa surfing: when you sleep for a time on someone’s sofa (from surfing waves) accommodation: place where you can live or stay temporarily vulnerable: who might be attacked physically or emotionally hostel: place with lots of rooms where you can stay cheaply or for free North East: area of England around Newcastle
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Infrared Discoveries The NASA Spitzer Space Telescope is an infrared space observatory* that has been sending sensational images of the universe back to Earth for the past ten years. These infrared images have led to some important discoveries about comets, asteroids, stars and planets. Without Spitzer we would never have found the huge Phoebe Ring around Saturn, and Spitzer has also discovered some new stars in the Milky Way.
One of the most famous images of our planet was taken by Voyager 1 from the edge of the Solar System. The picture shows our planet so far away it is no bigger than a single pixel. The picture is known as the Pale Blue Dot*!
While you read this, the Voyager spacecraft is travelling into the unknown, NASA is hunting asteroids*, and drones* are everywhere: have we become masters of the skies?
True or False?
Into The Skies And Beyond Thirty-five years after it was launched, the Voyager 1 spacecraft has travelled further from Earth than any other man-made object before. Scientists recently announced the exciting news that Voyager 1 had left our solar system and was travelling into unknown territory!
planets. It’s been an exciting time for space scientists, especially in the last year, when Voyager 1 arrived at the outer edges of the Solar System. This little spacecraft has now left the solar system and is travelling through the magnetic field* that links our solar system to interstellar space.
a heart beating). If the record is ever discovered by intelligent life somewhere out in space, then they will find instructions on how to play the record printed on the cover! The record could still be played even after Voyager has run out of power, and has to be abandoned to float through the universe.
Voyager 1, and its sister Voyager 2, were launched by NASA on 5th September 1977, from Cape Canaveral. They were two of the first spacecraft to explore our solar system. Voyager 1 travelled close to the biggest planets in the solar system, Jupiter and Saturn, before exploring the rest of the solar system. The information it’s been sending back has helped us make new discoveries about our neighbouring
On Board Voyager
Hunting* Asteroids
Voyager is carrying a record made from copper and gold, called the Golden Record. On it, are stored 116 images (from the Taj Mahal to the Great Wall of China), and 27 pieces of music (including the First Movement of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Melancholy Blues, by Louis Armstrong). The record also has some sounds recorded on Earth (from a volcano erupting to
US Space Agency, NASA, is constantly on the lookout for* asteroids that might be useful to us, or that might threaten* the Earth. They’ve recently launched a new project called the Near Earth Object WideField Infrared Survey Explorer, or NEOWISE for short! If all goes according to plan, then astronauts will one day travel close to an asteroid. Using the asteroid’s gravity field,
they will attach their capsule to it, and use their engines to move it closer to the Earth so that it can be studied more easily. NASA didn’t find it hard to persuade President Obama to give money to finance this exciting project.
The Drones Are Coming Drones, also known as UAV (unmanned* aerial vehicles), are flying vehicles that can move without a human pilot on board. They can be controlled via an on-board computer, or flown remotely* by a pilot or navigator on the ground, using what might look to you and me like a flight simulator*. Drones have to follow the same rules as any manned aircraft with pilot and crew on board. Some are only a few centimetres wide, little bigger than an insect, others are a lot bigger and are clearly visible in the sky. People often associate drones with the military, who have been using them for some time, but they aren’t the only people seeing the benefits of these futuristic flying vehicles.
Drones are being used by architects, biologists, naturalists and the emergency services. They’re useful in emergencies, such as natural disasters and wildfires, as well as in monitoring and researching plants and wildlife, and remote sensing, where you can find out information about something without ever going there in person.
Going into… Orbit* Argentinian artist Tomás Saraceno, has created an extraordinary work of art in a museum in Düsseldorf. In this interactive work, you walk on enormous nets suspended twenty metres above the ground. Because the nets are almost invisible, it’s as if you are floating in space or walking on the Moon. In fact, the installation is called Orbit. The nets are separated by gigantic, transparent spheres which represent the planets. If you don’t mind heights, it’s an unforgettable experience!
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1. Voyager has travelled nearly 19 million kilometres from the Earth. 2. Voyager is currently approaching the sun. 3. Drones are only used in the US. 4. The first telescope could be installed on the moon in 2016. 5. The heliosphere is the part of space where our sun has influence. 6. The planets closest to our sun are Neptune and Uranus. The answers are on page 15.
Glossary asteroids: small object made of rock, that goes round the sun dot: small round spot drone: a flying object with an engine but without a human pilot field: (here) area flight simulator: computer programme which teaches you how to fly planes hunting: looking for (often something that is not easy to find)
observatory: place from where you can study space, often with a telescope on the lookout for: watch for especially when you look for a long time orbit: the path of a planet etc round a star, or the path of a moon round a planet remotely: from a distance unmanned: with no one on board
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Culture and Society
connectives; passive continuous; language of music and the internet
If you love music, then now is a good time to be alive. New bands and songs are appearing every day, and new types of music are constantly being developed. In fact, there’s so much new music, that it’s often a problem to know where to find something you really like. But help is out there in internet land! Here are some ideas to get you exploring new music.
Music Piracy
The Sounds of 2014
One of the biggest problems that has faced the music industry since the digital age, has been piracy. This takes the form of illegal sharing of music for free. Illegal downloads have been blamed for a big drop in profits and loss of jobs within the music industry, but for the first time since 1999, the global music industry said that sales started to go up again in 2013. This is most likely due to subscription-based music sites like Spotify. Spotify lets you listen to some content for free, but you can also pay for a better service. It now has over 24 million active users and six million paying subscribers. Spotify says it has paid over $500m to copyright holders since it was launched. 50 Cent
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Match the Words We’ve used a lot of new English words and concepts in this article. Do you know what they all mean? Match the word (a–g) with its definition (1–7 below). a.
blogger
b.
tag
c.
podcast
d.
embed
e.
scrobbling
f.
trending
g.
active users
1. digital file you can download to your media player or computer 2. people who use a website, eg make changes to their profile, or use a service 3. something that a lot of people are listening to or watching, fashionable 4. person who writes an online diary 5. (internet) another word for a label, these let you link between pages and sites 6. when a song is added to your music profile on Last.fm
Adele
Radio 1’s Sounds of…
Soundcloud
Radio 1 is a BBC Radio Station that specialises in new music. Ten years ago, they launched a competition called Sounds of… This competition for the best new music works a little differently from most competitions. Here, professionals from right across the music industry are asked who their favourite new band or performer* of the year has been, and who they think is going to be big* in the coming year. They come up with a list of five acts*, and an overall winner. The publicity from this helps new musicians and bands get much better known. Previous winners have become big hits, like Adele, Jessie J, Ellie Goulding and 50 Cent. Because the people who choose the winners are music professionals from TV and radio, music magazines and newspapers, as well as DJs and bloggers, there’s a good chance that they recognise quality when they see it.
Soundcloud is the internet’s largest music community. If you are a musician, this is where you can upload your latest tracks* and recordings, but if you’re a music fan, it’s also a great place to discover new talent. Whatever your taste in music, you are bound to* find something you like here, whether its rock, metal, pop, urban, electronic or classical. Each music tag is subdivided into ten or more subgroups. So, if you like pop you will find electronic pop, singer/songwriter, indie pop, or acoustic pop. Soundcloud even has audio files, covering news, entertainment, sport, and comedy, with podcasts and audio books. One of Soundcloud’s best features is the ability to embed music files in Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Pinterest. So if you are a musician or just love finding new music, you can share tracks with your friends. Another strong point is that the Antica Focacceria Francesco music on Soundcloud comesSan in from all over the world. You can find out what other Jessie J
people are listening to. You can even comment on tracks at any point you want to and read what others have said about it. Go ahead* and explore…
Last.fm Last.fm says it’s the largest online music catalogue. It currently contains over 12 million tracks, though for copyright reasons you won’t find every artist here. Put simply, this site will build up a personal profile of all the music you listen to so it can play more music that fits your tastes. They call this process scrobbling, and yes, that is a new word! Last.fm is like having your own personal radio station, but it also gives you a chance to open your music horizons. There are trending artists, and top tracks, as well as a list of gigs* and concerts. It’s also available in a number of languages other than English. This site is free to use in the UK, US and Germany, and available for a small monthly subscription in other countries.
7. put a link from one site into another, eg a Youtube video in your Tumblr account The answers are on page 15.
What are your favourite kinds of music? Your favourite bands? ...................................................................... How important is music in your life? ...................................................................... How do you listen to your music – on Youtube, Spotify, on your phone…? ......................................................................
Glossary acts: bands, singers etc big: (here) successful bound to: almost certain to gigs: like a concert, only smaller and more informal go ahead: go on (giving permission to do something) performer: person who plays music in front of an audience tracks: pieces of music, songs
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Word Search In the wordsearch below find words and phrases relating to the British Secret Service. Then discover the name of James Bond’s secretary!
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Crossword 1. California’s dream road ends here. 2. American state, home of the Seward Highway. 3. Norway’s bridges look as if they come from the future, they’re... 4. Film town; the Pacific Coast Highway passes through this place. 5. Hot, natural springs are called... 6. Name of coast road in Norway. 7. Synonym of private, unknown. 8. What’s the name of Hearst’s private castle? 9. Which country has a coast road that is popular with birdwatchers?
There’s a famous road movie from 1969 about two men who travel through the American Southwest on motorbikes. Do you know what it’s called? Complete the crossword to find out! 1
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freedom Ian Fleming intelligence James bond missions headquarters monitor
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safe secret agent secret service Skyfall software spy terrorist whistleblower
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There’s a starman .......................................... in the sky He’s .......................................... us not to .......................................... it
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200,000 people recently signed up for a one-way trip a very long way away. Use the secret code to find out what they want to be a part of! 4
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Starman was a big hit for musician David Bowie back in the 1970s. Read this extract and put the right verbs in the right form in the gaps. (Two of the verbs appear more than once.)
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He told me: Let the children lose it Let the children use it Let all the children ..........................................
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P. 3 Who wrote…?: 1.b, 2.d, 3.a, 4.c, 5.e. P. 4-5 Do you know…: d. P. 6-7 Idioms: 1.C; 2B; 3D; 4A. P. 8-9 Puzzle: The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.
The answers are at the bottom of the page.
House idioms: 1.D; 2.E; 3.A; 4.B; 5C. P. 10-11 True or False: 1F (19 billion km); 2F (it’s moving away from the sun); 3F; 4T; 5T; 6F (Mercury and Venus). P. 12-13 Match the Word: a.4; b.5; c.1; d.7; e.6; f.3; g2. P. 14 Crossword: 1. San Diego, 2. Alaska, 3. futuristic,
4. Hollywood, 5. geysers, 6. Atlantic, 7. secluded, 8. Enchanted Hill, 9. South Africa: Easy Rider. Secret code: Manned mission to Mars. Wordsearch: Miss Moneypenny. Fill in the gaps: waiting; meet; blow; waiting; told; blow; knows; boogie.
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