Unit 2
Video scripts
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2.1
Art then and now
What do you think of when someone says visual or
performing arts? Do you think of paintings in museums?
Actors on the stage? Dancers in the street? Sculptures?
Or maybe even street artists painting a wall?
The visual arts have been important for centuries. Can you
guess one of the oldest types of art? Yes! Cave paintings!
Later when civilisations developed in Egypt, Persia, Rome
and Greece, they gave us great architecture, like Greek
theatres and the Roman arch. Meanwhile in Asia and the
Americas, visual artists were making other types of art
like sculptures … and lots of them. Years later, it was the
Renaissance and art started to look more realistic.
You probably know the Renaissance artist Leonardo
Da Vinci. But did you know that someone stole his
famous painting, the Mona Lisa, from the Louvre in
1911? For two years, the museum had more visitors
than ever before. People just wanted to see the empty
space on the wall! But, of course, everyone was happy
when they found her again!
And then finally, there was modern art and all the -isms:
expressionism, cubism, surrealism, etc., etc.
In modern times, anything is possible and visual
artists can experiment with shapes, and even rubbish!
Everything and anything can be art. One modern
artist, Scott Wade, even makes dirty car art by drawing
pictures on dirty car windows!
Art sometimes appears in places we don’t expect.
And it can inspire us in new ways.
What kind of art inspires you?
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LANGUAGE IN ACTION 1
2.2
See São Paulo!
Hi! I went to São Paulo recently and it’s the
coolest city I’ve ever seen. Have you ever been
there? It’s the biggest city in Brazil.
I love art and architecture and I saw so many
amazing things.
Like this famous bridge that looks like a letter ‘x’.
I’ve never seen anything like it!
Or my other favourite piece of architecture: this
art museum … Isn’t it stunning?
And some people have painted their homes with
bright colours.
Everything looks fun. It makes me feel so happy.
There’s street art, like this … or like this ….
Personally, I think the street art has changed a
boring road into something more interesting.
Which amazing city have you seen?
Send me a message!
Language in action
Present perfect regular and irregular
Let’s talk about the vlog.
Which language did the vlogger use to talk about past
events and experiences?
We use the present perfect to talk about experiences in
the past without saying when the event happened.
The street art has changed a boring road.
Some people have painted their homes with
bright colours.
Some past participles are irregular.
She hasn’t made any street art.
I’ve never seen anything like it!
Have you ever been there?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
Notice: Never and ever go before the past participle.
Use it!
Use the present perfect and the words on screen to ask
and answer with a partner.
Have you ever been to Brazil?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
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Now you try.
Have you ever seen street art?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
Have you ever made a sculpture?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
Have you ever been to an art exhibition?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
Have you ever won a competition?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
LANGUAGE IN ACTION 2
2.3
The audition
Already means something happened earlier than
expected.
I’ve already had it.
Just means something happened recently.
Yeah … They’ve just told me.
Notice: We use already and just between has/have and
the past participle.
Still refers to an event that started in the past and
continues. We use still before hasn’t/haven’t.

Hey guys. There’s a band coming to our school They haven’t called yet.
next week and they want some students to
dance in their video.
Use it!
Today was the big audition. I’ve just arrived
home and I haven’t heard anything yet. Choose the correct answer.
Maybe they’ll call while … Let’s watch this new music video!
Oh! … a. I’ve already seen it.
It’s my friend Neil. When is your audition? Now you try.
I’ve already had it! Let’s audition for the school play!
Did you get the part?
c. I’ve just auditioned.
I don’t know. They haven’t called yet.
I don’t know if you’ve ever been to an What did you get in your exam?
audition, but … b. I haven’t taken it yet.
It’s Neil, again. Have you heard anything yet?
Has Maria made a film yet?
No, I still haven’t heard anything.
c. She has just made one.
So, at the audition, they taught us a few steps,
and then we performed in small groups …
Neil, again! Hello …
Oh, … yes, this is Alex. What!? That’s great!
OK, thank you.
YES!
Have you heard anything yet?
Yeah, they’ve just told me!
And?
I GOT THE PART!

Language in action
Present perfect with already, just, still and yet
Let’s talk about the vlog.
Which language did the vlogger use to talk about the
timing of events in the past?

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