1 Work in groups. Look at the photo and discuss the questions.1 Where do you think the photo was taken? 2 What has been done to the building? Why? 3 Do you like it? Why?/Why not?4 Have you ever seen anything similar? Where? 2 2 Listen to a podcast about two big art projects. What are the plans for the places?  3 3 Choose the correct option to complete each sentence. Listen again and check your answers.1 The Favela Painting Foundationa has done a similar project before.b is going to carry out the project in two places, Rio and Port-au-Prince, at the same time.c had its Haiti project destroyed in a hurricane. d collects money for the victims of the hurricane. 2 One benefit the Haiti project will bring is that a local artists will have a job for some time. b more artists will come to Port-au-Prince to help. c it will encourage artists to invest in their own workplaces.d it will protect the area from hurricanes and earthquakes.3 The Birmingham project will requirea a large group of artists to design the cultural space. b refreshing all areas in the city.c a large sum of money at the beginning.d creating a large map of cultural places in the neighbourhood.4 Mark mentions a community arts festivala to invite Holly to it.b as a cheaper way to keep the community united. c to ask the presenter to help him find volunteers. d because he doesn't remember when it starts.5 What can be said about both projects is that a they are based on previous work.b a part of the local community is critical about them. c it may be difficult to keep the art in good condition. d they are supposed to improve the local economy.   4 Think about your community. What would you choose if you had to decide between the two public art projects and Mark's suggestion? Why?  5 Check if you understand the phrases in the box. Complete the questions with the phrases, then listen and check.breathtaking, good care of, even remotely, as piece of art, go with,  thrilled by1 What's the greatest… you've ever seen?2 Which colours do not usually... one another?3 What was the last view you were… ?4 In which subject aren't you ... good as your friend? 5 What place in your area have the authorities taken…?6 What's the most... performance you've seen this year? 6 Work in pairs. Answer the questions in exercise 5. 7 You will hear three recordings regarding a popular museum in Spain. Choose the correct option. 591 What is the aim of the speaker?a To describe how the museum was built.b To invite the listener to see the art inside. c To suggest that there's a lot to see before you enter the museum.2 Which is true about the speaker?a She went to the museum to see art by Bill Viola. b She describes the best piece of art she has seen so far.c She enjoyed all the artwork she saw.3 Which of these statements taken from the recording is an opinion rather than a fact?a The Foundation is building another museum in Abu Dhabi soon.b The website is a must-see, especially if you aren't going to visit the museums on your own.c  You will see short videos presenting each of the museum sites.