Read and Speak. Круглова М.В. - 96 стр.

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Material for Teachers. Texts for Audial Practice.

Topic 1.

Bernard and Francois Bushet are brothers. They live in Paris and work with new

sounds and shapes for making music. They haven't always done this, though; for a

long time Bernard managed a factory and Francois ran a business in Argentina. Then,

about 30 years ago, they took their savings and began the work they do now. First

they learnt all about how classical musical instruments were made, and then they

began inventing their own instruments.

Now their lives are quite varied. They are still inventing new instruments; but

Bernard has begun working with children as well. He helps them to discover music

without having to read written notes. He sometimes travels, too, giving concerts on

his instruments with other musicians. Francois also travels - sometimes to set up

exhibitions, sometimes just for the pleasure of arriving in a new place.

Bernard's main complaint? The telephone. 'When an artist is working,' he says,

'and he has to run to the telephone, something is broken inside. I agree with the

sculptor who said that freedom for the artist means having a secretary.'

Topic 2.

British Universities and colleges have Students' Unions which are concerned with

students' life and studies. Unions have their Presidents, their role is basically to

represent the interests of the students. Almost all power rests in the hands of the

whole membership as expressed in General Meetings. For practical purposes the

decision-making is delegated to Union Council.

Each Union Council has sub-committees each of which has the job of overseeing a

small area of the Union's work. For example, the Union Council of the University of

Leeds has the Cultural Affairs Committee, Executive Committee, Freshers

Committee, House Committee, etc. They help to settle different students' problems in

the academic year - with grants, accomodation, rents. They are also responsible for

the coordination and organization of extra-curricular activities. If at any time a

student needs advice, members of the Union Council will be glad to be of assistance.

All these committees are open - any student may take part in the elections to them.