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Track 02 under 10! There was nothing suitable for my little

cousin at all. Perhaps something about coding, you
1 know? They’ve got some great resources for kids
I had to collect a new teacher from England at the airport. online.
I didn’t know what she looked like, but I know quite a few Boy: Don’t you think it might be a bit hard to understand
language teachers, so I was expecting someone casually for your little cousin?
dressed. There was one woman waiting, but she looked Girl: Ha ha, no way, he’s probably better with technology
very elegant in her designer clothes with perfect make-up. I than me! He does a lot of different classes. Anyway,
thought she was a model. In the end, I went up to her to I saw a session about robotics – it really blew my
ask if she was Cathy and she said yes. I couldn’t believe it! mind! I learnt loads.
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My dad and I were driving home from the town centre in the All the snow and ice last winter caused so much trouble –
rain when we saw an elderly woman at the bus stop with lots of schools had to close, trains got cancelled, and
two heavy bags of shopping. I told Dad that I recognised driving was extremely difficult. But this year has been much
her from out street, so he stopped to offer her lift home. milder. In February, there was sunshine and record-
She seemed a bit surprised, but was happy to get in. When breaking warmth! So, what is the reason for this change to
he drove towards our estate, she asked where he was the weather? Well, many scientists believe that a sudden
going. She wasn’t our neighbour at all, and he had to take change in average arctic water temperature is the cause.
her home 10 kilometres in the opposite direction! They are analysing all the data to identify a model and to
3 help them predict winter weather in the future.
I was at our local shop when a man came in with a knife 4
and stole money from the owner. The police asked all of us Boy: Did you read that article about technology and the
for a description, but my mind went blank. I couldn’t teenage brain? The one that Sami sent the link to.
remember anything. The others told them that he had a Girl: Yeah, I did actually. I’ve read a couple of things like
beard and short curly hair, and was about 1 metre 80 that before.
centimetres tall, but I didn’t even remember that. Then, Boy: So, what do you reckon?
about a week later, I suddenly saw the man clearly in my Girl: I’m not really that convinced actually. I mean, it’s not
mind. I rang the police who thanked me, but told me they like the author is a specialist in the field, is it? He’s
had already arrested the thief. just a journalist. OK, he’s got an opinion, but I don’t
4 think that it’s based on facts. He didn’t exactly give
I was invited to a fancy dress party. One of my friends any detail about research to support what he was
helps at the local theatre, and she’s great at putting make- saying, did he? My main issue with it though was
up on people to make them look completely different. I left how it was organised. It was hard to follow what he
home early, and she spent two hours creating my special was trying to say at times. That was a shame.
look. At 11 p.m., my mum came to pick me up from the 5
party. I was waiting for her because she hates it when I’m I write science books for school students. They aren’t
late. She looked at me for a moment, and then said, coursebooks, but extra reading to help young people who
‘Excuse me, could you tell Jenny that her mum is waiting want to study Science at university. Talking to young
for her outside?’ She was amazed when I said, ‘Mum, it’s people in schools and colleges has made me appreciate
me.’ the gaps in their knowledge. It’s not that they aren’t getting
5 a good education in the basics. It’s just that young people
When someone painted graffiti on the school wall one don’t seem to be that inspired by science at the moment.
evening, three people gave the same description: ‘He’s tall So, I’m looking for different ways to interest them, you
with curly blond hair and glasses.’ That is a description of know? I believe that identifying scientific heroes, past and
me! Soon people started writing about ‘my’ graffiti on social present, could be an interesting way to get people to think
media. My friends called me Banksy after the famous about the rich tradition of research in our country.
British graffiti artist. I quite enjoyed my fame until, one day,
someone caught the real graffiti artist painting on a wall in Track 04
the town centre.
Interviewer: This morning our guest is Marcus Jones,
Track 03 a sports nutritionist who has worked with
a number of high-profile athletes here at the
1 university. Marcus, welcome.
Hi, it’s me. I’m just checking everything is OK with you and Marcus: Hello.
that you’re ready for next week. I’ve been working on my Interviewer: So, you’ve recently published a book on the
presentation since last Thursday. I think it’s nearly ready. optimal diet for a good performance in sports
I’ve just got to check a few things before I upload it. I’ve – basically writing about what we need to eat
never used a laptop when I’ve presented before. I’m a bit to get into shape. What inspired you to write?
nervous, I suppose. I regret saying that I would go first! Marcus: OK, so, I started writing a couple of years
Anyway, perhaps you could give me a bit of advice? I want ago. I had just completed a very intensive
to use some animation on a couple of slides. Amy thinks programme with swimmers in Oslo who were
that you know how to do that. You can call me later to talk competing at the youth games. During that
about it, thanks… time, I’d worked on their diets – helping them
2 to build up their muscles. We’d also made
Boy: So, what did you think of the Science Museum? sure that they were eating as cleanly as
Girl: Well, there’s certainly a lot of interesting stuff there. possible – you know, no junk food, that sort
The exhibit on AI was awesome. But the of thing – but still getting the right amount of
advertisement said there was something for fats…
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Interviewer: Fat? Isn’t that something an athlete should 3
avoid? How does that fit into a healthy diet? A lot of people told me that the galleries were worth seeing,
Marcus: Well, we all used to think we should cut fat but that sort of thing doesn’t really appeal to me. Maybe
completely, but there’s been research that another time. I will definitely be going back – there’s loads
shows its importance. Many professional and to do, the people are lovely, and you couldn’t find a
amateur swimmers follow the so-called cheaper city in Europe if you tried. I was really amazed at
ketogenic diet, which is high-fat and low- some of the prices. A three-course meal costs about as
carbohydrate. In terms of what you eat, it much as a sandwich would in London! Getting around was
means eating only small amounts of easy too – the buses and trams were a very affordable way
carbohydrate-rich vegetable, and increasing to travel.
eggs, fish, nuts and seeds. Reduce the 4
amount of carbohydrate you consume for The modern art gallery and design museum were stunning.
a few days, then your body starts using fat to What I really love about the place is the fact that there were
power itself. so many modern pieces of design in a traditional city
Interviewer: So, should everyone reduce carbohydrates if centre. For example, our hotel was just beside the central
they want to be a successful athlete? station, which is an amazing looking building made of steel
Marcus: Short answer, ‘no.’ The real way to achieve and glass. It’s really stylish, but it looks like it really belongs
success is to have a well-balanced healthy there.
diet. And a lot depends on what kind of sport 5
you do, or event you plan to compete in. It’s Well, it wasn’t the cheapest place I’ve ever been to, but it
not just about having muscles. And that is was a fantastic weekend break. The best thing though was
something I’ve learned with my athletes. the concert we attended. You couldn’t find a better place to
Interviewer: So, what is the average swimmer’s diet like? listen to classical music. The church was lovely, full of
Marcus: Well, as I said, those young guys need to eat incredible statues and paintings. And the sound! I’ve never
a lot. 8,000 calories a day, which is well over heard anything so beautiful in my life. The following day we
double the amount for most men. Which is took a local bus to a small gallery in the suburbs, which
something like seven meals at a fast food only took about twenty minutes. It was a great place to
restaurant! Of course, they don’t eat escape the crowds…
processed foods, though. Mainly lots and lots
of chicken and fish. And two handfuls of Track 06
vegetables at dinner.
Interviewer: Wow! That sounds like a lot. What about Presenter: Welcome, today we’re going to be talking
eating during sports? Sometimes tennis about finding a job, a problem many people
players eat bananas during a match. Is that have in these times of high unemployment. To
a good idea? help us, we have an expert on the subject,
Marcus: Well, some people like to do that, but I’ve Anna Hope. Welcome, Anna. Can you start off
always found it hard… Interestingly enough by telling us something about yourself?
though, you can train your stomach, just like Anna: Thank you. Hi, well, I work for a local
you train your muscles. Before any event, recruitment agency, so I deal with people
practise with the kind of food you’re going to looking for work every day. I want to talk to you
eat. And add more each day, very gradually. about some of the things you can do to give
Also think about what works for you. People yourself more of a chance of being noticed
used to think that eating a lot of pasta the when you apply for a job.
day before a race was a good idea, but we Presenter: Doesn’t that just depend on your experience
now know digestion needs a lot of energy. and CV?
a big bowl of pasta fills you up, makes you Anna: Not necessarily. We all know that work
heavy and takes a lot of energy to digest. experience is important, but I think what is
That’s where sports drinks are a useful even more helpful is having good
option – drinks are easier to digest. communication skills. One way of improving
both is by doing an internship.
Track 05 Presenter: What’s that?
Anna: An internship is a time when students do short
1 blocks of work experience. This could be
It’s such a huge city that I thought we might find it hard to something simple like helping out with data
get around, but fortunately that wasn’t the case. That’s entry or even assisting in more complex tasks
what makes it so great – you don’t feel like you’ll ever get like report writing. Employers like internships
lost. The old town centre is really small. Motor vehicles because former interns won’t require too much
aren’t allowed there, so you can wander around freely. close management if they are offered a full-
When we finished walking around, we got a taxi back to our time job. That’s why, if you are a good intern,
hotel – most of the best accommodation for tourists is it’s very likely that you’ll be taken on
within easy reach. permanently. Anyone starting a job can
2 develop confidence as they do things that they
The hotel staff were able to give us very detailed trail maps are already familiar with. Now, one of the
and bus timetables for getting into the hills. We were most biggest challenges for full-time students is that
impressed with the mountains. They were amazing, a bit taking the time out to gain work experience
bigger than the ones which we’d climbed before. There can be tough. As a student, you’ll be quite
were some beautiful lakes too – with boats that could take busy with studying and socializing. That
you to the different picturesque villages around them. certainly limits your opportunities for paid work.
So, rather than working part-time during the
academic year, a lot of students choose to

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take on internships during the summer John: If I think it’s a good idea, I’ll ask them for their
holidays. side of the story first before I report anything.
Presenter: Can you help them to find one that suits their Provided that they explain themselves, they
needs? usually get over it.
Anna: Yes, at the agency I work for, we have Interviewer: OK, so that’s your professional life, but what
agreements with several different high-profile about personally? Are you always honest
local businesses and the university to create with others?
internships which will work for everyone. Let John: I guess so. At least, I try to be. Obviously,
me give you an example. Last year, we helped there are times when a white lie’s got to be
a student called Emma to find an internship in told. But, honesty’s a really big thing for me.
a local magazine. Now Emma is studying It has been since I was a child.
Media and TV, and is planning to work for Interviewer: Why is that?
a national newspaper when she graduates. John: Now, you’re probably going to roll your eyes,
During her time at the magazine, Emma but I suppose it comes from when I was
worked with the editorial team. She learned a little boy. Maybe ten years old.
how to lay out articles on the page, find the Interviewer: Why? What happened then?
right photos to work with a story, and even did John: Well, one day when I was playing with some
a couple of short interviews. One thing that she friends in the attic of our house. We’d moved
said really helped her was working to in a few months before, and the place was
a deadline. People who work in newspapers full of junk. Most of it belonged to people who
find that deadlines cause a lot of challenges. had lived there a long time ago. Well, I saw
That’s something important about internships – an old dusty suitcase, hidden in the corner.
they are real-life work experiences. You can I crawled over to it and looked inside.
study about different professions and careers Interviewer: What did you find?
in a class, but actually doing the job makes John: To be honest, I was quite disappointed. It
you understand what is expected of you. was just old letters. But one looked really old
Presenter: That’s true. We actually have some interns and had interesting drawings on it. And there
working here at the radio station and I’m now was a fancy stamp in the corner. It looked
going to invite one of them to join us. like it was addressed to someone important,
Welcome, Jared. Doctor something… Anyway, I thought it was
something special.
Track 07 Interviewer: So, what did you do?
John: Well, I showed it to our neighbour, an old
Interviewer: Good afternoon, and welcome to The moral man who’d lived in the street for ages. He
of the story, a podcast where we speak to used to be an archaeologist … At first, he
someone who has been in situation where looked really excited. But then he just
they have or perhaps haven’t told the truth or glanced up, and said something vaguely
have been told the truth, and the effect that about checking with the museum. He told me
experience has had on them. Today’s guest it probably wasn’t that important. The next
is John McAlpine, a journalist from day I went back and asked him if he had any
Manchester. Welcome. news, he said no. A week later I asked if he
John: Hello. could return the letter to me. He looked me in
Interviewer: So, John, every day as a reporter you look at the eye and then told me that the letter
facts. How important is telling the truth for wasn’t anything special and someone at the
you? museum had lost it. I could see right through
John: Oh, it’s extremely important. If you don’t, him. I knew he wasn’t telling the truth, but
then as a journalist you lose your reputation. what could I do? I suppose it was that
I think that regardless of how difficult the disappointment that made me so determined
truth might be, it’s unacceptable to try and not to be deceived again. So, after that I…
mislead people. In the end, the truth tends to
come out anyway, so lying just delays things. Track 08
It does more harm than good.
Interviewer: Has there ever been a time when you’ve Interviewer: Rosie, thanks for coming in to talk to us
reported on a story and felt like telling the about the documentary film festival, Reel
truth could actually have a negative effect – Life, which is going to be held in August. I’ve
perhaps hurt somebody? been told that this is your first time working
John: Well, I suppose there are occasions. Now on an event of this size. Is that right?
and again you get asked to cover a story Rosie: Not exactly, I was asked to get involved with
about a much-loved public figure who has Reel Life after I’d successfully run an
got into a bit of trouble. Perhaps they’ve animation festival in Bristol. But it is my first
done something stupid for financial reasons time working with feature-length works. It’s
or got into a relationship with someone…You exciting. We’re hoping to have
know that telling the story might have an documentaries from all over the world.
impact on their friends and family, but you Interviewer: So, what can we expect to see?
feel the public has a right to know. That’s Rosie: Well, when I was given this role, the Arts
difficult. I really feel sympathy for them, but Council asked me if I had any ideas about
I’m not going to cover for anyone. how many films we wanted to show. I said
Interviewer: So, what would you do in that situation, when that we’d probably have twenty at the most.
telling the truth could hurt? Then I started looking in more detail at other

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 similar festivals, and realized we’d need 3
a few more. In the end, we’ve agreed on People are always telling me that I should get this kind of
thirty. thing online. I know that all the latest brands give big
Interviewer: Wow, that’s a lot to sit through! So, can you discounts when you buy direct on the internet, but that’s not
tell me about how you choose the films you really what shopping is about for me. I like to read up about
show? a product, take my time making a decision about it.
Rosie: We set up a website at the start of the year, I usually come into the shopping centre to discuss things
and asked filmmakers to send a short video, with the staff, too. They know all about what they’re selling.
explaining the focus of their film, how long it 4
was, and for them to tell us a bit about I come here once a month to get a beauty treatment, and
themselves. We wanted to know what their have my nails done. I’m getting my hair done later today.
interests were, and whether they had shown I’m not made of money, but I suppose I am a frequent
the documentary anywhere else. client. Anyway, what I like is the way they really look after
Interviewer: Is it important that these are all new you here. I’m made to feel very special. Everyone knows
documentaries then? who I am, and what I like, nothing’s too much trouble.
Rosie: Well, the focus is really on new works. I think that shows real care for their customers.
A couple of applicants explained that they 5
had shown their work at other festivals, so I came here after I saw all the online advertisements –
we had to say no. But then I got an email there are so many these days it’s hard not to notice them,
from Ervin Rostami, a film-maker from Iran. to be honest. It’s my brother’s birthday soon. I don’t want to
He was really keen to show his film about spend a fortune on him! Anyway, it’s true what they say in
young people in rock bands, but said he’d those ads. There’s loads of choice. Some of it is too
shown it before. When I asked him where, he expensive – you’d have to be rolling in money to get it. But
said it was at a university, but he didn’t show there’s probably something here for everyone – that’s what
it anywhere else. makes it so good.
Interviewer: Why was that?
Rosie: Well, he said that he didn’t think it was the Track 10
kind of thing which would be popular with
a lot of people. Anna: Hey Martin, have you read the news?
Interviewer: So, what happened? Martin: No, why?
Rosie: Well, I decided that we could take a look at Anna: Mount Etna has erupted.
the film. Ervin was able to send it to me Martin: Really? When did that happen?
through a friend in Berlin. Ervin was so Anna: Last night. And we’re flying to Sicily tomorrow.
happy. He confessed that he thought nobody I think we should go somewhere else. If only we’d
would ever get to watch his work again. chosen Greece.
Interviewer: And what did you think of it? Martin: We’re going to Palermo. That’s a long way from
Rosie: Well, I won’t tell you too much, but it is Mount Etna. And, anyway, we would lose all the
a brilliant piece of work. It’s really thought- money for our flights and hotels if we decided not
provoking. That’s really the whole point of to go.
the festival – to promote films like this to Anna: Couldn’t we get the money back from our
a wider audience. A lot of similar events offer insurance policy?
awards to participants, but the aim of our Martin: Not if it’s our choice. We would only get our
festival is to give viewers the opportunity to money back if all flights were cancelled.
see something a bit different. Anna: That could happen. I remember a few years ago
Interviewer: Well, I’m very much looking forward to it. a friend of mine was stuck for three days because
Rosie, many thanks. of a big volcanic eruption on Iceland. Flights all
over Europe were cancelled because of dust in
Track 09 the sky. She was nowhere near Iceland. I would
have been with her if I hadn’t met you and spent
1 the summer cycling round Britain.
I suppose I do spend quite a lot on buying new clothes and Martin: Well, if there was that much dust, we wouldn’t be
gadgets – I’m really into the latest technology, so if I can able to get to Greece, either… Wait a minute, I’ve
pick up something that’s just come out, then I’m quite got a text…
happy. But the main thing is that I get a good deal. I will try Anna: Who’s it from?
to save as much as possible. If something’s a rip-off, Martin: The airline. All flights to Sicily have been cancelled
there’s no way I’ll buy it. It’s all about bargain hunting. for three days, but they can offer us a flight to
You’ve got to get your money’s worth, right? Rome tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.
2 Anna: We went to Rome last year. I mean, I loved it, but
I’m quite careful with my money. I suppose it’s because as I’d like to see somewhere different this year.
a student you have to learn about living on a budget. There Martin: Hang on, I’ve got an idea. There’s a night train
have been a couple of times when I’ve almost run out of from Rome to Palermo every evening. We can get
money, which was pretty scary. Nobody really wants to go a sleeping compartment. We’ll have a few hours to
into the red, do they? What I like about shopping here is enjoy Rome first, and then jump on the train.
that you can come to an agreement about when you pay. Anna: Are you sure?
You can pay now, in cash and get a bit of a discount – Martin: Why not? We can book tickets online. The best
a small amount off – or by cheque, for the full price. You thing is that the train line goes north of Mount
can also get credit and pay later. I pay for bigger items, like Etna. It’s far away enough to be safe, but close
this laptop, gradually – a few fixed amounts over six enough to get some incredible views of the lava
months. and smoke.
Anna: That’s true. Great! Oh, wait…

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Martin: What’s wrong? What are you looking up? money in your pocket at the end of the month and
Anna: I was just making sure that no-one was hurt. It’s wondering where all these riches are. I’ll tell you where
fine. It says no-one was hurt and no villages were they are – in the pockets of the rich!
destroyed. Everyone was evacuated, but they 5
should be able to return home in a day or two. Thank you for inviting me to speak today. As I’m sure you
I wouldn’t be able to take photos of the volcano if know, this is a poor area with a higher than average crime
I knew people were in danger, but now I can post rate. It is an area where the police seem to have an almost
amazing photos on my social media pages without impossible task but, in fact, have succeeded in reducing
feeling guilty. the crime rate for the third year in a row, unlike in the rest
Martin: Great. And I’ve just found that there are places of the country where crime rates are increasing rapidly.
available on the train. They are in 4-person And that leads me to my main reason for being here, which
compartments though. That’s not ideal. is to recognise the efforts of all those who have worked so
Anna: No problem! It’s always nice to meet new people! hard to make this a safer place for everyone.
Let’s start packing.

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According to police data recently released by the Crime
Survey for England and Wales, mobile thefts have fallen to
the lowest figure in ten years. They claim that almost half
a million people in the UK had their mobile phones stolen
last year. This is down from a high of nearly 900,000 in
2009. The police figures show that typical phone robbers
tend to be boys aged between 14 and 17. The group most
targeted by phone criminals is 18- to 24-year-olds, and
women rather than men are the most likely victim of
a crime. Unfortunately, very few of the stolen handsets are
ever recovered, so victims shouldn’t expect to see their
phones again.
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Man: I can’t believe it. We only went out for two hours.
Woman: I called the police as soon as we got in. They
told me not to touch anything with fingerprints on
it.
Man: How can we know?
Woman: Well, they took jewellery from our bedroom and
computer equipment from the office. Also, we
know that they got in through the back door
because it’s open.
Man: I can’t believe I left it unlocked. Where are the
police? They should be here by now. They aren’t
interested in burglaries. It takes too much effort
to solve them.
Woman: Well, while we wait, I’m going to see if anything
else is missing. Remember, don’t touch
anything.
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Man: So, what do you think?
Woman: Well, in my opinion, there’s no doubt he
committed the crime. The witnesses all
recognised him, and the money was found in a
bag in his wardrobe. I don’t think there’s much to
discuss really.
Man: Yes, but he says he was in the area when the
crime took place and that he found the bag and
took it home without looking inside.
Woman: And you believe him?
Man: Well, it’s possible, and the judge has told us to
be 100% sure. What about the rest of you? What
do you think?
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Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming. It’s great to
see so many people here today. Now I know that we can
win this election. Together we can make this country great
again. People say that the country is stronger than ever
before, but I’d argue that it’s weaker. Experts suggest that
we are all getting richer, but I’m convinced that this isn’t
true. I imagine that many of you will be looking at the

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