GRADE 10 Youth behaviour (A) International events (B) | An increasing number of young people in the UK are opting fora gap year spent either travelling or working abroad before they go to university. Itis often seen as an opportunity to see the world and have fun, but more recently young volunteers have decided to help communities worldwide by participating in local projects Vocabulary @ Youth behaviour Ja Inpairslookatthe photos above and answer ——-2._Ingroups discuss how young people behave the questions. in yourarea and give examples of both the 1 What do you think volunteers do in these positienane nagetia affects they haven the community. . places? 2 Why do young people want to get involved in these projects? 3 Doyou think the communities there really benefit? 4 In what way is volunteering in a community abroad different to travelling around the world? b @ Listen to Lucy talking about her experiences in Rio and answer these questions. 1 What kind of work was she doing? 2. What experiences did she have? 3. How did she feel about it all?Reading i International events 3a Discuss in pairs what you think an international event is. Make alist ofall intemational events you can think of and compare your list with another student, Find out if anyone has ever attended an intemational event. Discuss in groups how far you agree with Peter Gabriet’s view on the power of music. © Inpairs answer these questions. 1 How would you describe the atmosphere at this event? 2. How do you know that the audience were enjoying the event? 3- Ifyou had gone to the festival, what would you have enjoyed the most? 4 Inwhat way was this’ truly international event’? LOMAD stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance, a unique music festival that brings together artists from all around the world to celebrate a vari- ety of musical styles and cultural identities. Since the first festival in the UK in 1982 WOMAD has held more than 160 festivals in 27 countries including Abu Dhabi, New Zealand, Estonia, Spain, Italy, Turkey and Japan. Over the years, thousands of artists must have performed to an audience of millions. tthe 2010 UK WOMAD festival the glorious sounds = of Africa’ reverberated around the beautiful setting Youth behaviour (A) International events (B) WOMAD 6 The festivals have allowed many different audiences to gain an insight into cultures other than their own through the enjoyment of music. Music is a universal language, it draws people together and proves, as well as anything, the stupidity of racism. @ Peter Gabriel, co-founder of WOMAD and rock singer of rural England on a summer's day. Malian Affo-pop star Salif Kelte was headlining while the crowd welcomed the sensational rhythms of the Drummers of Burundi with a frenzy of cheering and clapping. A truly international event unfolded as 100 artists from far-flung continents captivated their enthusiastic audience and seemed to make the world a smaller place. WOMAD is not only about the music, however, as the festival site itself boasts a huge array of stalls and cafes as well as entertainment forall the family. You can sit on the grass sampling the gastronomic delights of Thailand, india or Italy, buy yourselfa Bob Marley T-shirt or try on hats and exotic jewellery from places you may never have even heard of. Children have the freedom to run around, jump on the trampoline or create magnificent plasticine models at one of the workshops. Meanwhile, back at the campsite, families chill out, loll on their sleeping bags or cook dinner over an open fire before being lured back to the distant drum beat. Here in a field in England you have the opportunity to experience an astonishing mix of tastes, sounds and cultures without even venturing near the airport! 79Function focus I Deducing & expressing assumptions Sometimes we don't know the truth or actual facts about a situation but we can deduce or assume something ftom what we observe or even gues. Example 1 When we listen to Lucy talking about her experiences in Brazil, we might soy: Itmust have been a challenge for her. (past assumption) I suppose it was a challenge for her. Example 2 We can also say about the audience at WOMAD: They must love music. assume they love music Example 3 ‘When we decuce that something is impossible wwe can say: She can't have much money. She's unemployed. He can't have gone far. He's left his carn the 4 Complete the sentences to make deductions using a suitable verb. (© She ownsa car. She a driving licence. 1 Jo very disappointed when she failed the exam. 2 You. st the keys! They were con the table a few seconds ago. 3. This .his house. It’ far too big. 4. Hehhas taken his passport. He . the country. ‘Mum's not at the office, so she athome. 5a Arobbery has taken place at a remote farmhouse where an elderly man, Bill Jones, lives. Detective Inspector James sends his team to the scene to gather as much information as possible for him, Detective Inspector James reads the notes and makes some assumptions. Eg, The intruder came by bicycle. He must lve nearby. He can't be far away, Now continue making as many sentences as you can using the notes in the policeman’s notebook. b Youare.at school/work now. In pairs imagine what your family and friends must be doing, Eg. My dad trust be driving to work, My sister car’t be at hore,