C Use a dictionary to check any underlined phrases that are new. Then discuss with your partner whether you think the sentences are true or false.

VIDEO CLASS

STREET ENTERTAINERS

BEFORE YOU WATCH

A Some people use their talents to entertain people in the streets and earn money that way. With a partner, match the words in the box with the pictures, and make sure you can pronounce them.

juggler street musicians acrobat mime artists/living statues unicyclists fire eater clown

B Discuss in small groups.

1 Which of these street entertainers have you seen, and where?

2 Do you like them? Why/why not?

3 Do you give them money?

4 What other kinds of street entertainer do you have in your

country?

5 Can you do any of the activities above? If so, which?

C Use a dictionary to check any underlined phrases that are new. Then discuss with your partner whether you think the sentences are true or false.

1 If you want to learn to juggle well, you have to take it seriously.

2 They have also got to know that we take it seriously and we try to put that across in the shows that we do.

3 Most acrobats go on a course to learn their skills.

4 It’s easy for a street musician to gather a large crowd.

5 You need a strong personality to hold the crowd once you’ve gathered them.

6 It’s difficult for street entertainers to persuade an audience to pay for the performance.

7 If you’re shy, it’s not hard to develop confidence as a street entertainer.

8 You may be the world’s finest seven-ball juggler, but a personality that doesn’t go with that fine juggle will not hold the audience.

9 A lot of people think that street entertainers are just begging for money.

10 In order to commit themselves, they’ve got to do something.

WATСH THE VIDEO