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Unit 1 A new lifestyle Come on – you need to get much lower than that. Don’t
stop!
R = Reporter S = Steve
R: How many more?
R: Hello, Ronnie your Roadmap reporter here. In the news
S:19 more.
today, there is a report about modern lifestyles and it’s
R: Errrrm …
no surprise that experts say we’re not getting enough
S: Keep going down – you need to get right down, lower
exercise. We’re all spending too much time sitting down.
down.
So how can we make our lifestyles healthier?
R: Oh that’s good, that was good.
Earlier today I invited an expert into the studio to see
S: No, you need to get lower than that, right down. Keep
what it takes to get really fit.
going, keep going, come on!
R: So, I’m here with successful personal trainer and
R: I’m trying.
exercise coach Steve. Welcome Steve.
Are you sure this is good for me?
S: Nice to meet you.
S: Of course it is.
R: Good to have you with us.
So here – and it’s up and down.
Now Steve – I’m obviously pretty healthy, but what do I
A bit lower.
need to do to be as fit as you? Let’s start with the diet.
Erm Ronnie, what are you doing?
What kind of food do you eat?
R: All this exercise is making me hungry.
S: So, I would have a balance of everything. I would have
S: Come on.
chicken, bananas, vegetables. Eggs I would have for
R: So, Steve how long does it take to get muscles as big
breakfast.
as yours?
R: And how much do you eat every day?
S: Well, I’ve been doing this now for 10 years.
S: So, my meals would vary from about 5 or 6 a day.
R: Sorry, 10 years? Guess what? I’ll never be a
R: I’m sorry, can you repeat that, please?
bodybuilder.
S: So, I’d have about 5 or 6 meals a day.
S: Never give up – let’s just try one more thing. Let me try
R: Really?
some sit ups.
Is it difficult to eat that much?
R: OK.
S: No, you’d get used to it.
Unfortunately, we’re out of time in the studio. I need to
R: That’s a lot of food, Steve. Now I see here you’ve got a
get back to my desk. Err, you carry on Steve.
health drink. So, do you need to drink those and eat all
R: They say it’s best to take small steps if you want to
this food?
change your lifestyle. Sitting down all day isn’t very
S: So, we’ve got a protein shake here and protein is key for
healthy and doing a bit of exercise can make us feel
building muscle.
much better. I feel fantastic after my session with Steve,
R: Well, I’m trying to be healthier, so can I try it?
I really do. This is Ronnie your Roadmap reporter
S: Yeah, go ahead.
signing off.
R: After you.
Hmm. Hmmm, that’s interesting.
Now Steve, to get a body like yours it’s not just about
healthy eating, is it? If I want to get fit myself, what do I
need to do?
S: Why don’t we start now? Drop down and give me 20!
R: What?
S: Drop down and give me 20!
Yep that’s it.
R: OK.
S: All right. Let’s go.

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Unit 2 Unusual tastes P: Mashed avocado.

R = Reporter, P = Phil R: Mashed avocado, very nice. And what’s next?
R: Hello, its Ronnie your Roadmap reporter here … and I P: Carrot.
have a breaking news story! The UK has a vegetable R: That’s lots of carrots. Very nice. And then?
problem. It seems that people in the UK are eating P: Cover it in cream cheese.
fewer vegetables than ever before. In fact, we’re eating R:There we go. That looks wonderful!
a lot less now than we were 60 years ago. What’s wrong The cake is then left in the fridge for a few hours and
with people? Vegetables are great! I love them. after that it can be decorated.
Did you know that potatoes were the first food to be There you have it. All you need is a large cucumber,
grown in space? Or, that you can use a cucumber as an some avocados, lots of carrots, a few peas and some
eraser? peppers. That’s five vegetables in a cake.
So, how can we get people to start eating vegetables I can’t wait to try it.
again? Earlier today I met a man who has the answer. R: It’s delicious! This is Ronnie your Roadmap reporter on
R: Joining me in the studio is Phil. Phil’s an expert in a mission to get you eating more vegetables.
growing vegetables. What do you grow Phil?
P: A lot of carrots, a few avocados, some cucumbers and
peppers, lots of tomatoes and peas and a little broccoli.
R: Amazing, and I’ve heard you use some of these to make
a delicious dish which everyone loves.
P: Uh huh.
R: So what are you making, Phil?
P: A five-a-day cake.
R: Aaah – let me guess. That’s because it’s made with five
vegetables?
P: That’s right.
R: And experts say we should eat five portions of
vegetables a day. But it’s a cake?
That sounds interesting. So how do you do it? What do
you do first?
P: Well, first we need some brown or black bread for the
base.
R: That’s not a vegetable Phil, but carry on.
The tin.
OK, and what happens next?
P: Humus!
R: Humus! What a good idea!
In go the herbs.
What happens now?
P: Cucumber.
R: Is that a whole cucumber you are using? How exciting!
It looks very fresh!
This is a very unusual cake.
And what’s the next vegetable?

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Unit 3 Mud Monster Run

R = Reporter M = Mark N = Narrator
R: Ronnie the Roadmap roving reporter here!
I’ve been feeling very tired lately, spending too much
time out on the road. So my friend Mark has invited me
to do something fun, something that will help me relax.
Now I don’t know where we’re going, but I hope we’re
going to a spa, you know with a lovely swimming pool
where you can relax and do nothing.
M: What time do you call this?
R: Hi Mark, how are things? … Wait a minute, I don’t see a
spa? Where are we?
M: No spa … no relaxing.
R: Oh? I’m sorry to hear that.
M: No, today we’re doing something way more exciting!
Have you heard of Mud Monsters Run?
R: Er, no. What is it?
M: It’s a mud run, and today we’ve got the whole place all
to ourselves! Lucky you!
R: Oh. That sounds brilliant!
M: Well, don’t just stand there!
R: OK, sounds easy enough! Great! I mean how hard can it
really be?
N: Mud Monsters Run is a ten kilometre obstacle course.
Races take place twice a year in June and October, and
people come here from all over the country to take part.
There are sixty-five obstacles, but the mud itself is the
biggest obstacle of all.
R: So here I am, at the start of a Mud Monster Run and I’m
ready for action!
M: Come on! Get on with it!
Wow! Wasn’t that amazing? How much fun was that?
Ronnie? Ronnie! Oh sorry – Ronnie? Are you all right,
mate?
R: Guess what? Guess what?
M: What?
R: I prefer the city! All this country air and mud – it’s
horrible. Cut the camera. I want to go home!
R: Wow! Well, that was an experience.
This is Ronnie, your Roadmap reporter, signing off.

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Unit 4 Husky dogs V: Because you’re going to be helping me train the dogs.
R = Reporter V = Vickie R: Er, perhaps this isn’t such a good idea. I’m not sure
R: Hello there, Ronnie the Roadmap Reporter here. about this.
Today the office have sent me out – to the middle of So, Vickie, how did I do?
nowhere – to try and find a story. But there’s no news to V: You did a great job!
report, I’m afraid. No, really is not a lot happening. R: You know, I think I have a pretty good chance of
Nothing! becoming a world champion myself one day. The only
Hello! thing I need to practise now is how to celebrate!
V: Ronnie, its Vickie. May I?
R: Vickie Pullin! The UK’s leading female dog sled racer! What a winner! So, me and the dogs are off for steak
It’s so good you called – I need a story to report and you and biscuits to celebrate!
can be it. This is Ronnie, your Roadmap reporter, signing off.
V: I’m not sure about that. Eurgh, dogs like this?
R: Don’t worry – it’ll be fine! I’m on my way right now –
what’s happening, what can I film?
V: Would you like to come and watch me train my dogs for
the next big race?
R: Yeah – sounds great! I’d love to.
We are back in business!
Ronnie the Roadmap reporter here. Today I’m at ‘Arctic
Quest’ to find out what it takes to be a champion racing
driver – but not car racing, it’s dog racing!
So Vickie, what is Arctic Quest?
V: Arctic Quest is a sled dog company in the UK, where we
offer husky rides, we go into schools and do an
educational programme, and we do talks and demos as
well.
R: And what equipment do you need to use?
V: We use something called a cart – three wheels and four
wheels – and then some dogs.
R: What exactly is a cart?
V: It’s similar to a bike, but it doesn’t have a saddle or
pedals, and it’s designed to be pulled by dogs.
R: How do you train for a big race?
V: The most important thing is giving the dogs a lot of love,
having fun and lots of exercise.
R: Well, could we join you for a training run?
V: For sure!
R: Great! Let’s meet the team.
[DOGS BARKING]
R: Husky dogs are strong and fast, which makes them
great for racing. They’re also very sociable and friendly,
or so I’m told.
Hi Vickie. Why do I have to wear this?

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Unit 5 Spun Candy R: Fifty?

R = Reporter C = Conor C: Time to separate the colours!
R: Hello there. It’s Ronnie, your Roadmap Reporter, here. R: Here we go!
I’m out on the road today with a sweet story. Did you Whoar!
know – the world’s largest lollipop weighed one C: Now you’re going to mould the candy and you’re going
thousand eight hundred kilos and was more than four to fold it.
metres tall? Incredible right? So I thought I’d come to R: OK!
the experts and see how that could be possible. C: … and you’re going to make your rainbow. There you
R: I’m here at Spun Candy to meet Conor Steyn who’s have – hold it.
going to show me all I need to know about sweets. R: Mmm!
And what do you do here, Conor? Now it’s my turn.
C: We teach people how to make sweets by hand. C: Don’t worry Ronnie – you can have mine.
R: Fantastic! R: Ah. Thanks.
Hello Dad. What’s that? It’s Mum’s birthday! No, no of R: Well, what an amazing day! I found the perfect gift for
course I haven’t forgotten. Of course I’ve got her a gift. my mum. Thank you Spun Candy!
OK. Yeah, I’ve got to go. OK. Bye. This is Ronnie, your Roadmap Reporter, signing off.
Oh no. I haven’t got her a gift.
C: I think we’ll be able to help you with that.
R: Yes! Maybe I could get my mum sweets for her birthday!
C: What kind of sweets does your mum like?
R: I’m not sure. What have you got?
C: Well, how about this?
R: Maybe.
C: Or, what about this?
R: Hmm…
C: Or even a candy rose?
R: Nice! But I’m looking for something really special.
C: I have just the thing. Let’s go!
R: Here in the kitchen, Conor’s going to help me make a
sweet gift for Mum’s birthday.
C: This is our sugar syrup and we’re going to add our
flavour.
R: Great.
C: Can you smell it?
R: How hot is that?
C: It is a hundred and fifty degrees. Very, very, very hot!
One, two, three.
R: Wow!
C: Now we’re going to add our colours!
R: Fantastic!
C: We’re going to start with yellow!
R: Uh huh!
So, how many lollipops would this make, Conor?
C: I think about fifty.

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Unit 6 Happiness R: OK.

R = Reporter V = Victoria V: OK.
R: Hello, Ronnie the Roadmap reporter here. Now, we all Yeah, and now just rock back. And, yeah, arch, look up,
know life can be very stressful and one way we can help look up, yeah.
forget about the boss or that phone we can’t just switch R: So, what’s next?
off is to try and do something relaxing. These days more V: OK.
and more people are practising yoga and meditation. So, if you just stand on the opposite side of the mat.
So, does it help? Can it make us feel happier? And stand on one leg and bring the free leg up – yep
Now, I’ve never tried yoga or meditation, so I’ve no idea. like that … relax the arms and lift up. Perfect!
But today I’ve invited an expert into the studio to show R: Yes.
me how to do it. Hello. Hello Mum. I’m in the middle of a report. No it’s
R: Wow! I’m in the studio with Victoria – a yoga and not a problem, not a problem at all. I’m really sorry, I
meditation teacher. have to go. OK, bye then.
Victoria, hello! Well, thank you to Victoria for coming in and teaching us
V: Hi, welcome! the basics of yoga and meditation. I’m feeling much
R: Thanks! more relaxed – who says modern life was stressful?
So, first of all, could you tell us a bit about meditation. This is Ronnie your Roadmap reporter signing off.
What does it do?
V: Yeah, it’s just a really great way to feel calm and
relaxed.
R: And how do we do it?
V: OK, we start by sitting down, comfortably, and it’s good
to be in a nice quiet space, like this.
R: OK.
V: Just cross your legs for me and put your hands on your
knees. And we’re just going to start by taking some
long, deep breaths. OK?
R: OK.
V: Just follow my lead.
R: Ahum.
V: And in.
R: I don’t think I’m doing it right.
V: Err, let’s just focus on the breath for now and I’ll count
the entire time.
R: Great.
V: Ready, and in – 1, 2, 3, and out – 3, 2, 1.
R: Great! I must say I’m feeling much more relaxed. I think
we should try some yoga next. Could you show me a
few positions.
V: Yeah absolutely! So, if you just stand here for me.
If you just start on all fours – I just want you to rock
back, and pull through and arch.
R: I don’t think I can do that.
V: Let’s just give it a go, yeah?

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Unit 7 Talliston House make myself at home.

R = Reporter J = John Hello, John!
R: Hello there, Ronnie the Roadmap roving reporter here. J: Is everything all right Ronnie?
I’m out on the road again looking for extraordinary R: I’m afraid I have to go! I must leave right away.
places and interesting people to report on. I’m really sorry, but I’ve got a breaking news story and it
Today, I’m visiting a very unusual house owned by the can’t wait. I have to leave right away.
writer John Tarrow, and guess what? I’ve been invited R: Well thank you to John Tarrow and his extraordinary
to stay the night! It’s going to be great! A nice home. This is Ronnie your Roadmap Reporter looking
comfortable room where I can get my beauty sleep.
for a taxi home. There really is no place like home. Back
R: From the outside, this looks like an ordinary house. But
to the studio.
John has spent 25 years turning the inside into
Taxi!
something unique – and I can’t wait to see it!
J: Hello Ronnie. Welcome to Talliston House and
Gardens.
R: Thanks very much.
J: Come on in.
R: Wow John, what a fantastic room!
J: Thank you!
In Talliston each room celebrates a different period in
history. This is the Victorian living room.
R: Amazing!
So John, what room is this?
J: This is the 19th century dining room.
R: The objects you can see in this room are typical of the
Victorian times. The walls are made of real stone.
They’re nearly half a metre thick and were so heavy the
builders had to move them in with a special machine.
And where are we now?
J: We’re in New Orleans in 1954!
R: John has filled the house with over sixteen hundred
objects, collected from around the world. People, like
me, can stay here and explore the house. There are
thirteen rooms in total and each one is different.
There’s the Norwegian boathouse bathroom from the
1980s, a Japanese conservatory, a wood cabin from
1948, a 1920s study, and at the top of the Italian
staircase, there’s a guest room – an Edwardian
bedroom – that’s supposed to be haunted!
J: And this is where you’re going to sleep.
R: Sorry? This is my room? Will I get a good night’s sleep?
J: Oh yes, it’s very comfortable and you’ve got everything
you need.
R: Erm.
J: And it’s usually very quiet in this room.
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Unit 8 Getting around With so many advantages, it’s really no surprise that
Reporter: cycling is so popular, especially with city people like me
Hello, its Ronnie your Roadmap reporter here. Now you’ve who live their life in the fast lane.
probably noticed there are more and more cyclists on the This is Ronnie, your Roadmap reporter.
roads these days, especially in our towns and cities. The pizza has arrived, just before the end of the report.
A report by the city of London shows there are four times This is Ronnie your Roadmap reporter signing off.
as many people cycling in London now than in 1999. What
makes cycling so great? Well, obviously it’s an easy way
to get from A to B. But is there more to it than that? I got on
my bike to find out.
Hello, Ronnie here, on the road again. Bicycles are a quick
and cheap way to get around our busy cities. And here are
some interesting facts for you.
Did you know that cars and vans getting stuck in traffic
jams cost companies around 1.5 billion pounds a year in
lost business? Many companies now use bike deliveries
instead of vans to make sure their packages arrive on time.
So, let’s see how fast bike deliveries really are. I’m going to
do a test right now.
Hello, I’d like to order a large pizza please with extra
cheese and ham. I’m really hungry, so I want it right now,
come as quick as you can.
Where am I? I’m at Roadmap Towers. It’s easy to find, you
go straight on down the high street, turn left at the traffic
lights, then turn right. At the end of that road you’ll come to
a roundabout, you’ll see a big building in front of you.
That’s the studio.
Let’s see if it gets here before the end of the report.
So, cycling is a quick form of transport and it’s also good
for the environment.
WOW! Nice.
Hello pizza. Yes, where are you? You’re lost? You’re
where? No, no, go straight on, take the second right, its
next to the cinema.
I can get here quicker on this thing!
So, where were we? Yes, cycling. Research by Stanford
University School of Medicine, shows that people sleep
better if they cycle 20 to 30 minutes a day. And it’s
excellent exercise for our lungs.
Slow down!
Also, people who cycle 30 minutes a day, five days a week
take half the number of sick days off work.
Hello pizza. You’re still lost? Where? Where? At the police
station? Turn right, turn right.

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Unit 9 Practice makes perfect move’.

R = Reporter C = Ronnie Clone I use this a lot at work.
R: Hello, Ronnie the Roadmap reporter here in the studio. You give it a go.
Now, we all know it’s important to get a good education R: Yes, I can do that one pretty well.
– we need qualifications to go to university or get a good C: Nice! Now you’ve learnt three great moves, so let’s put
job. But it’s just as important to keep learning as an them together into a routine. Ready, 1, 2, 3 … start
adult, particularly when you’re older. Experts say it helps dancing!
keep our brain healthier, just like exercising the muscles Yeaah.
in your body. And you’re never too old to learn a new You’re a natural.
skill. R: Yes, that was amazing! I couldn’t dance before, but I
Now at school I used to be terrible at sport, I still am can now. This is Ronnie your Roadmap reporter signing
unfortunately, and I couldn’t dance at all. My friends off, proving it’s never too late to learn something new.
used to laugh at me at the school disco. But you know
what, I’ve always wanted to be good at dancing. So, I
thought I’d give it another go.
R: There are so many programmes on TV these days
about learning to dance. They make it look easy, but I
know it’s not.
C: Don’t worry about it Ronnie – anyone can learn to
dance.
R: Ah, hi Ronnie.
Well, I’m not sure I can – could you tell me what I need
to do?
C: Yes of course. It’s easy – you don’t need to learn those
difficult moves. You can invent your own. Here are my
three simple tips.
First, start with some moves you know well. Think about
something you do every day. I call this the ‘I’ve just
come out of the shower move’.
Don’t forget your feet!
Now you give it a go.
R: Could you tell me if I’m doing it right?
C: Erm I’m not sure. I think you need to practise a bit more
– you need to really use that towel.
OK. Let’s move on.
Tip number two: think about something that makes you
happy. I call this the ‘I’ve just found some money move’.
Your turn.
R: Erm, oh. It’s harder than it looks. How do you do it?
C: You just need to try harder. Last year I couldn’t touch
my toes, but I tried every day and now it’s easy. OK.
Let’s move on. The final tip.
To dance like a professional, you need to show some
emotion. I call this the ‘argggh, I’ve forgotten something

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Unit 10 Arundel Castle P: I’m not sure, I think a bit more practice, err, I think you
R = Reporter P = Paul should leave it to the professionals.
R: Hello there! Ronnie the roving Roadmap reporter here. R: Oh I see, oh OK, well they’d miss me in the news room
Now, many people have hobbies – you know things they anyway.
like to do in their free time. Er, some people play R: Wow! What an amazing day. It just goes to show,
football, some go to the gym, some people like cooking, hobbies really can be exciting. This is Ronnie, your
some people even like fishing! Roadmap reporter, signing off!
What do you mean? Fishing?
Yes I know FISHING!
Now, in my opinion, that’s not a very interesting thing to
do with your free time, but today I’m going to meet some
people who do something really exciting!
And their hobby takes them to amazing places. Like
here!
R: So, here I am at Arundel Castle and this is Raven Tor.
That was amazing! So, can you tell me a bit more about
what you do here?
P: Raven Tor is a re-enactment group.
R: Sorry, a what? Can you say that again?
P: A re-enactment group
R: I’m not sure what you mean, sorry. What is a re-
enactment group?
P: Re-enactment is where you recreate history, either in
costumes, weapons or armour, and you’re bringing
history alive.
R: Oh I see! Oh that sounds pretty cool.
Today these guys are bringing the 12th century alive.
So Paul, master of Raven Tor, what exactly are you
wearing?
P: Well, I’m wearing a hood, a sir coat, and clothing from
the 12th Century.
R: Amazing! And what’s that for?
P: This is a shield, which protects your body from spears,
swords and axes.
R: What was that last part again?
P: It’s a shield, which protects your body from swords,
spears and axes.
R: Impressive stuff!
It looks like they need some help.
Guys – after seeing all the fun today I want to be part of
it!
P: I’m not sure Ronnie. What do you mean?
R: You, me and the guys – I want to join the group. I want
to join Raven Tor!

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