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GENIUS INVENTIONS  p20 BUILDERS  p23 SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN!  p26 CREATIVITY  p28

SPEAKING 2.1 Describe some genius inventions  2.2 Discuss an article  2.4 Discuss creativity
LISTENING 2.2 Listen to a radio programme  2.3 Listen to a conversation about making a film
2.4 Watch people talking about creativity

READING 2.1 Read an article about an amazing builder 

2.3 Read about making a movie

WRITING 2.2 Write a product description  2.4 Write an article

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2.1 GENIUS INVENTIONS G question forms; indirect questions
P intonation: statement questions
V adjectives to describe inventions GRAMMAR TIP
QUESTION FORMS; INDIRECT QUESTIONS We can use statements to ask yes/no questions. When
speaking, we understand they are questions from the
4 A 2.2   Listen and complete the questions from context and the intonation. How do you recognise a
the radio programme. statement question when it is written?
1 Can I ask you what     about these inventions?
2     developed the idea? page 106  LANGUAGEBANK
3 Does     any kind of functional use?
4 Can you tell me if     really edible? 6 A 2.3   INTONATION: statement questions Listen
5 Why     want to eat your spoon? and decide which of the statements are questions.
Put a question mark after the statement questions.
the Megasus Horserunners Saltwater Brewery’s Edible the MTA Multipurpose Hair Clip B
Match questions 1–5 in Exercise 4A with 1 These are spoons. They’re edible.
Horse Sneakers Six-pack Rings descriptions a)–d). 2 You would buy one of these.
a) a direct question (with do/does as 3 He’s her father. He’s Iranian.
the auxiliary)     4 It’s nine o’clock. We’re late.
b) a direct question (with a modal auxiliary)     5 You’ve seen it before.
c) an indirect question    ,     6 She lives here. These are her things.
d) a subject question    
B
Listen again and repeat. Copy the intonation.
C Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the rules.

1 We use direct/indirect questions to sound

SPEAKING

RULES
the Edible Spoon Maker the Birdy Flight Simulator Terra, the Grass-covered Outdoor
more polite.
2 In indirect questions, the word order is
7 A Work in groups of four. Look at the photo for
your new invention idea below and imagine you
Lawn Chair the same as in direct questions/positive need to get funding for it. How will you persuade
statements. the group to give you funding? Think about these
3 When the wh- question word is the subject questions to plan your pitch.
VOCABULARY of the question, we use/don’t use an auxiliary • What is it?
verb (do, did, etc.).
ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE INVENTIONS • Does it have a name?
• How useful is it?
1 A Work in pairs. Look at the inventions in the 5 A Put the words in the correct order to make • What is its function?
photos and answer the questions. questions. • What problem does it solve?
1 What do you think they are for? 1 you / this / can / about / you / invention / know / • Who would use a design like this?
2 Do you think they are a good idea? ask / what / I? • Who would you buy it?
3 Who do you think would buy them? 2 want / buy/ why / to / you / this / would? • What makes it new/unique?
3 idea / developed / this / who? • How could it change someone’s experience/
B Match the adjectives in the box with their uses. 4 me / can / if / you / is / this / tell / biodegradable? the world?
Aquiem Designer Boxed Water 5 use / have / does / practical / it / a?
stunning groundbreaking flexible durable
biodegradable functional portable unique 6 a / think / idea / you / good / is / do / this?
B
Present your ideas to your group. Ask and answer
edible novel flimsy clip-on questions about the invention. Who do you think
B
Work in pairs. Student A: turn to page 128. has the most brilliant invention? As a group, decide
A word/Words that can be used to describe Student B: turn to page 130. which one you would invest in.
something that: LISTENING
1 is new.    ,    
2 will last a long time.    
3 A 2.1   Listen to a radio programme. Which of Student A: Bubble Tank Student C: Bluetooth- Student D: Nod Pod
the inventions in the photos are mentioned? enabled toothbrush
3 breaks easily.    
4 has a clear use.     B
Work in pairs. Are the statements true (T) or
5 has lots of (different) uses.     false (F)?
6 looks very good.     1 Birdy is a flight simulator which mimics the flight
7 can be carried around.     of a bird flying over New York City.
8 you can eat.     2 The simulator is controlled by the body of the
9 is like no other.     user. Student B: Toasteroid
10 can be broken down (decomposed) by bacteria. 3 The edible spoons are made of rice.
    4 The spoons come in three flavours.
11 can be attached by a clip so it can be easily 5 The horse trainers are the first ones to be
removed.     designed specifically for horses.
6 The trainers can be easily fitted and removed.
C
Work in pairs. Use the words in Exercise 1B to
talk about the inventions in the photos. C
Listen again and check your answers.

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BUILDERS G present perfect simple and continuous
P silent letters
2.2
WRITING 9 A Read the tips for writing persuasive V buildings; word-building: prefixes and suffixes

A PRODUCT DESCRIPTION; LEARN TO WRITE copy. Do you think the descriptions in

A B
PERSUASIVE COPY Exercise 8A follow this advice?

8 A Read the product descriptions. Would you buy either of

1 Use conversational language
(informal language, questions, etc.).
VOCABULARY
these products? Why/Why not? 2 Give clear, precise details about the BUILDINGS
product.
Perfect coffee water 3 Talk about the benefits of the product, 1 A Work in pairs. Look at the words in the
not just its features (use conditionals, box and answer the questions.
Did you know that the coffee you drink is e.g. If you want … , try …). windmill barn greenhouse warehouse
ninety-eight percent water? So if you want the 4 Use sensory language (What does it cave shed factory cathedral temple C
perfect cup of coffee in the morning, you need look/taste like?) and try to appeal to castle shelter mosque
Aquiem, the world’s first designer coffee water. your reader’s emotions.
Aquiem, which costs approximately 5 Use superlative language (the best, 1 Match photos A–E with words from the box.
THE
$3 per litre, is a specially formulated the fastest, the first, etc.). Photo A is a cathedral.
PERFECT
water, which has been purified and CUP OF 6 Appeal directly to the reader (use 2 Do you have any of these buildings in your D
then blended with minerals that COFFEE! personal pronouns). town/city?
enhance the taste and the aroma 3 Have you ever visited these types of
of coffee. Designed by coffee lovers, Aquiem is packaged in portable B
Match the underlined phrases in the building? When/Where/Why?
Aquiem took five years to develop, one-litre cartons, which are descriptions with tips 1–6 in Exercise 9A. 4 What do the other words in the box mean?
E
with its creators conducting extensive available to buy by the case, to C
Read the descriptions again and find B Write the words from Exercise 1A in the
research to determine the precise ensure you can brew the perfect cup more examples for tips 1–6 in Exercise correct group.
formula for the perfect coffee water. of coffee whenever you want it. 9A.
1 religious buildings: cathedral,    ,
D
Complete the text with the phrases in    
Clever clip the box. 2 buildings used to store things: warehouse,
   
truly unique  so, if you want to spend
3 buildings for plants or animals: barn,
designed by  are perfect for you
   
did you know that  is specially designed
4 buildings for generating energy or making
industrial products: windmill,     READING
1
    you can now grow Terra 5 places where people live: shelter,    
3 A Work in groups of three. Student A: read Windmill man on
N ever have a screwdriver when you need one? Then the clever clip your own armchair with grass 6 a large natural hole, often under the page 24. Student B: turn to page 129 and read Cave digger.
hairclip is perfect for you. At first glance, it looks like a normal hairclip, from your garden lawn? Terra 2     for ground:     Student C: turn to page 131 and read Shelter helper. Then
gardening enthusiasts, who are looking for
but actually, it also functions as a tiny portable tool box. The MTA Hairclip C Work in groups. Answer the questions answer the questions about your text in the table.
something a little different for their garden.
is strengthened with steel, so it’s durable, and it features a screwdriver, a using words from Exercise 1A.
bottle opener, a nail file, a trolley coin and a serrated knife, all contained
3
    Piergiorgio Robino and Andrea Sanna Windmill Cave Shelter
from Turin, Italy, Terra uses a clever cardboard Which structure: man digger helper
within the 6x2.4-cm clip. This tool is truly multifunctional.
frame, with soil placed over the top of it, where 1 is traditionally where kings and queens 1
Who is he and why is he
So next time you’re out and about and suddenly need to do a bit of DIY or grass seeds are planted. These chairs are live?
famous?
if you’re planning a camping holiday, be sure to remember to take your
4
    and only take two months to grow. 2 uses the movement of air to create energy?
MTA Hairclip. And when you’re not wearing it, you can carry it on your key How or where did he get
2
5
    a peaceful afternoon enjoying your 3 stores gardening tools?
the idea to construct the
ring, so you never again need to be without your own personal toolkit. garden sunshine, then Terra chairs 6     . 4 can be a place for the homeless to sleep?
What could be better than having your own living building(s)?
furniture? Don’t have a garden? No problem. 5 is made of glass?
3
Who is/are the building(s)
B
Notice the structure of the product descriptions. For each You can grow your own Terra garden chair on a
2 A 2.4   SILENT LETTERS Listen and repeat for?
description, tick the information which is included. balcony too!
the words in Exercise 1A. Which words have a 4
What materials does he
coffee hairclip silent d, a silent t and a silent u? use and where does he get
water them?
B 2.5   Underline the silent letters in the
1
Introduce the item. (What is it?) sentences. Then listen, check and repeat. 5
What has he done since
What other words do you know that have creating the first building?
2
Give details about the design of the item silent letters?
(colour, size, material, function). B Tell the other students in your group about your text.
1 The shed has a cupboard.
3
Include information about the price/ As you listen, complete the table in Exercise 3A.
2 The cathedral has tall columns.
shipping/availability.
3 He knocked on the door of the temple. C Discuss the questions.
4
Background information (e.g. who
designed it, what research was involved)
10 Choose one of the inventions on page 4 The temple is on an island. 1 Which story do you like the best? Why?
20 (or any invention of your choice). 5 There’s a guard in front of the castle. 2 What do you think of the people in the stories? What
5
Closing incentive (why you should buy this Write a short product description for a 6 He owns the whole factory. motivates them?
item) or counter an objection (by offering website (100–150 words), following the 3 If you could build a building for your town/city, what
an alternative use) page121  VOCABULARYBANK
advice in Exercise 9A. would it be?
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2.2 2.2

GRAMMAR VOCABULARY PLUS

PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE AND CONTINUOUS WORD-BUILDING: PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES
4 A Underline the verb forms in sentences 1–6. 6 A Read about a sculptor. What did she build when
1 Kamkwamba has become a household name. she was a child?
2 Since 2007 Kamkwamba has been giving talks about his life.
3 Ra Paulette has been creating caves since 1987.
4 So far he has completed fourteen caves.
5 Since 2015 Elvis Summers has been building homes for the
homeless.
The midnight maker
Alyssa Levandry, sculptor
WINDMILL 6 He and friends have now constructed over forty of the

K
MAN
wooden shelters. ids are natural builders. As a grass. By then, my best friend Tammy guitar strings. I was a midnight maker
toddler, I used wooden blocks was building with me. At nine, we of things – objects and structures
B
Answer the questions about the sentences in Exercise 4A. to make towers that I toppled with constructed bridges made of dry pasta that were the fruits of my misspent
1 Which sentences describe completed actions? Which a joyful kick. At five, I built famous and glue. They were so accurate in childhood.
describe ongoing, incomplete actions? empires out of Lego. Tiny plastic scale, so reliable in construction that At fourteen, my co-creator Tammy
2 Which use the present perfect simple? soldiers guarding blue castles. Houses we could stand them on my bedroom could disassemble and reassemble
of all colours and strange monsters floor and run toy cars across them like a radio; at fifteen, she could do the
3 Which use the present perfect continuous?
with many heads. Childish things, but the Brooklyn Bridge. same with a computer, but I preferred
C Complete the rules with continuous, simple, have or been. to me, magical. A few years later I built a musical natural objects. Electronics never
As a seven-year-old, I built and instrument out of wood and rubber interested me. I liked the sound and
1 We form the present perfect simple with subject + submerged a fifty-centimetre dam bands. I cut a hole in the wood so the smell of wood, the feel of mud on
RULES

    + past participle. in the stream by my house. It was the sound could echo and I tied the my hands. I did then and I still do.
made of sticks and leaves, mud and rubber bands across the hole like
2 We form the present perfect continuous with
subject + have +     + -ing form.
3 We use the present perfect 3     when an action
William Kamkwamba has become a household is long and repeated and continues until now. 7 A Read the text again. Circle the words that use the prefixes in 1. SPEAKING
name in Malawi and beyond. His story shows how 4 We use the present perfect 4     when an action Underline the adjectives that use the suffixes in 2.
curiosity and persistence can defeat the greatest
difficulties and turn dreams into reality.
is shorter and complete.
1 prefixes: mid- , mis- , co- , dis- , re- 9 A Underline the correct
5 When the main verb is a state verb, we use the alternatives to complete the
2 suffixes: -al, -ful, -ous, -ish, -able
present perfect 5     . sentences.
Kamkwamba was born into a poor farming family B
Work in groups. Match the prefixes in Exercise 7A with meanings 1 I sometimes make little
in Malawi. In 2001 a famine struck the country. page 106  LANGUAGEBANK a)–e). Can you think of an example for each?
Kamkwamba’s family had barely enough money to
ornaments for the house, but
buy food and so he had to drop out of school. He was
a) mis-    : mistaken, wrong or wrongly (e.g. mishear , misunderstand) never anything useful/used.
determined to continue his education, however, so he 5 A Complete the sentences with the present perfect simple b)     : again (e.g.    ) 2 People always disunderstand/
24 kept on visiting the school library. or continuous form of the verbs in brackets. In which can we c)     : in the middle of (e.g.    ) misunderstand me and they never
One day in the library he came across a book which use both tenses? d)     : positive → negative (e.g.    ) laugh.
explained how to construct a windmill. He couldn’t 1 They       (plan) to build a mosque for the last few e)     : together with (e.g.    ) 3 I can cook a few dishes but I’m not
read English well, but he understood the diagrams years. very adventural/adventurous.
and pictures. Realising that wind power could 2 We       (receive) a donation of €1,000 for the
C
Look at the suffixes in Exercise 7A again. Is this statement true 4 I’m too disorganised/misorganised
generate enough electricity to help his family, he (T) or false (F)? to plan anything big, but people
homeless shelter.
began work on its construction. He was just fourteen The suffixes in Exercise 7A are usually used to turn a word into an sometimes come to the house.
years old. As he had no money, he used recycled 3 Which of these films       (you/see) already?
adjective, e.g. magic → magical (relating to magic), rely → reliable 5 I’m not musicous/musical at
materials: a bicycle frame, plastic pipes and scrap 4 She       (write) this book for fifteen years and she
(something you can rely on). all. When I sing, dogs howl in
metal. Everyone said he was crazy. still hasn’t finished!
Amazingly, despite Kamkwamba’s lack of training 5 We       (not know) her very long. 8 Add a prefix or suffix to the words in brackets to complete the solidarity.
6 I have to miswrite/rewrite
and his youth, the windmill worked. It brought enough 6 I       (try) to call you all day. Was your phone sentences.
electricity to power four lights and two radios in his switched off? everything, but I do like creating
1 Don’t trust him! He’s completely dishonest (honest)! fiction.
parents’ house. Kamkwamba then constructed a 7 She       (paint) the boat all morning. That’s why
solar-powered water pump for his village, and two 2 I found my      (pilot) asleep.
other windmills. The pump helps the villagers irrigate
she’s tired. 3 My      (origin) plan was to hand over the company to my son. B
Match sentences 1–6 in Exercise
their fields to produce food. 8 We       (not include) her on the guest list because 4 We had to      (build) the temple after the storm. 9A with the topics in the box.
she’ll be away.
In the years since that first windmill, Kamkwamba 5 I put off my 8a.m. meeting until      (morning) as I was busy. food   drinks   handmade objects 1
has found international fame, appearing on numerous
9 Your clothes are covered in dust! What      
6 The work is      (do) if you put in enough time and effort. business deals music   games for
programmes. He has written a memoir called The (you / do)?
7 They      (judged) us. We were better than they thought! children   art   stories   jokes
Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, and has had his story 10 He       (work) here since he left school.
8 The castle is protected by the      (mountain) landscape. parties   conversation
turned into a children’s book. Much of his time is
spent bringing attention to the struggles of the poor B
Write two sentences about yourself in the present perfect 9 She looks forward to meeting her new      (workers).
in Malawi. Since 2007, Kamkwamba has been giving simple and two in the present perfect continuous. Two 10 I find that sticking to a routine is always      (help). C
What are you good at making or
talks about his life and achievements. These have sentences should be false. Then read your sentences to organising? Choose from the things
other students. Can they guess which are false? page121  VOCABULARYBANK in the box in Exercise 9B and/or add
inspired millions and raised awareness of what needs
to be done in the poor rural areas of the world. your own. Tell other students.

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2.3 SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN! F judging and evaluating ideas
P sounding enthusiastic
V projects 5 A Write the phrases in the box in the correct place in the LEARN TO
table. GIVE PRAISE

VOCABULARY
That might work.  I’m not convinced about that. 
Do you like the idea?  No way.  That looks/sounds great!
7 A Read the words we use to say something
is great and underline the stressed syllables.
PROJECTS Which of these words do you already use?
1  asking for an evaluation of an idea
1 Amazing! 5 Marvellous!
1 Work in pairs and discuss. Have you ever made a film What do you think? How does that sound?
2 Fantastic! 6 Brilliant!
(e.g. a home movie, a short film for YouTube or for a                          
project)? If so, what was difficult and what was easy? 3 Excellent! 7 Awesome!
2  saying an idea is possible
Did you enjoy it? If not, would you like to? 4 Wonderful!
It has potential. That’s a possibility.
                         
2 A Read about what you need to make a full-length film. 3  saying an idea is very good
TIP
What do the words in bold mean? When you give praise, the intonation is as
That seems like a really good idea. I like the sound of that. important as the words. Do Exercise 7B and focus
                          on sounding enthusiastic.
4  saying an idea might not work
So you want to make a movie?
First, you need financing. That means:
I’m not sure that’ll work. I have my doubts about that. B 2.9   INTONATION: sounding enthusiastic
                          Listen and repeat. Copy the intonation.
start fundraising. Apply for grants. Some
of these target the arts. Also, look for 5  saying an idea is completely impossible
sponsors. Find people and organisations
C
Work in pairs. Practise the conversations
That’s a non-starter. That’s out of the question. using words from Exercise 7A. Then swap
with a natural interest in your subject.                           roles.
1 A: That film is good.
Once you have the money, you’ll need FUNCTION B 2.8   Listen and check. Listen again and repeat. B: Good? It’s … !
to create a budget. How much will you
spend on venues – the places where JUDGING AND EVALUATING IDEAS page 106  LANGUAGEBANK 2 A: It’s a nice book.
you’ll film? How much on personnel – B: Nice? It’s … !
actors, directors, camera operators, etc.? 3 A 2.7   Listen to four conversations between 6 Work in pairs. Role-play the conversation between two film 3 A: She’s a good student.
And will you need to buy equipment? film students who are planning to make a short students arranging for a speaker to come to their film school.
film. Match conversations 1–4 with topics a)–d). B: Good? She’s … !
Student A 4 A: We had a nice trip.
Then you can work out the logistics: how a)  personnel b) financing
many people will you feed? Where will We could invite someone B: Nice? It was … !
c)  schedule d) venue
they stay and for how long? Then you’ll from the film industry. Student B
draw up a schedule. What dates will you B
Listen again. Answer the questions. Like / idea? Sound / great! Who?
start and finish filming? 1 In conversation 1, what do they decide to do? SPEAKING
2 In conversation 2, what problems with the
After the film is complete, you’ll need to filming do they mention? How about inviting [film 8 A Work in groups. Choose one of these
think about promotion and publicity. director]? How / sound? projects to plan or create your own.
3 In conversation 3, what is the news?
How will people learn about your film? It • Plan a surprise birthday party for a relative.
4 In conversation 4, where do they decide to film? That’s / out / question.
could be the greatest film ever, but you • Make a short film.
Too expensive / no
need people to know about it!
4 A Complete the sentences from the recording budget. • Organise a concert.
with the words in the box. Maybe / invite [actor]. • Arrange an end-of-year meal for friends or
What / think? colleagues.
B
Answer the questions about the words in bold in that’s work that might sounds think
• Invite a speaker to your school/workplace.
non-starter potential sound Not sure / work. Lives
Exercise 2A.
in [another country].
Which word(s): 1 I looked up this grant … What do you      ? Logistics / difficult. B
Discuss the questions.
1 are related to money? (5 words) Which two of 2 Yeah. I think it has      . 1 What will you need to complete your
these words require things that are written down? How about [screenwriter]? project/plan?
3 That      great. Lives / here.
Which one refers to people or organisations? We’ll need financing, equipment, and
4 I’m thinking we start filming mid-afternoon on That / possibility.
2 describe how you tell people about the film? Friday, around 3.00. How does that      ? a schedule.
(2 words) 2 How will you finance it? Will you need
5 It’s going to rain on Thursday, so that’s
3 is a group of people who will do the work? Could / show / one of a budget?
a      .
4 is a set of tools for a particular purpose? [his/her] films / at / same 3 What logistics do you need to consider?
6 I’m not sure that’ll      because of the
5 describes the places you’ll use? time. 4 What about venues and the schedule?
light. Like / sound / that.
6 says when everything will happen? 7 OK.      a possibility. Venue / schedule? 5 Will you need to publicise the project/plan?
7 is related to the management of resources, 8 That      work. C
Present your plan to the class. As you
including buying, storing and transportation? 9 Excellent! I like the sound of      . [suggest place / dates] listen to other plans, think of questions to
ask. Then say what you think of the project.
C 2.6   Listen and repeat the words in Exercise B
Which five phrases in Exercise 4A are positive?
Seems / great idea.
2A. Underline the stressed syllables. Which two are negative?

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2.4 CREATIVITY
speakout  a discussion
6 A Work in pairs. Use the questions in the interviews and some
DVD PREVIEW of the expressions in Exercise 2C to write five questions about
creativity to ask another student.
1 A Write a list of ten creative activities. Are you any good at fixing things around the house?
Compare your list with other students. Do you enjoy inventing new recipes?
Would you include these items as Samantha Would you say you’re good at art?
Presenter Gene Sophie Phillippa Chris
creative activities? Why/Why not?
B Talk to other students. Ask and answer your questions.
fixing things around the house
reading books kayaking cooking
7 A Look at the quotes below from Part 4 of the interviews.
Prepare to discuss the quotes using these instructions.
going to museums/the theatre 
playing the guitar  doing housework 1 Do you agree or disagree with the statements?
making something new from 2 Think of examples from your own life and experience to
Paul Russell Julian Patricia Roxanne support your ideas.
something old  going for a walk
playing games with children 3 Make some notes.

‘Everyone has creativity within them. You’ve just got

B Do you do any of the activities above 3 Watch Part 2 of the interviews. Which speaker likes/liked: to find a way of bringing it out.’
or others which you would describe as 1 things which are already made?
creative? ‘There’s no right or wrong in a creative process.’
2 to create things with film or photography?
3 making music? ‘You need to stimulate creativity or it gets rusty. So,
DVD VIEW 4 to do vignettes (a type of portrait photograph)? you need to practise it.’
5 repurposing things from old to new?
2 A Watch Part 1 of the interviews. Which 6 craft activities when she was at school? B Work in groups. Discuss the quotes in Exercise 7A. Do you
of the activities in the box in Exercise 1A agree or disagree with each other? Tell the class about your
do the speakers mention? 4 Watch Part 3 of the interviews. Underline the correct discussion.
alternatives to complete the information.
B Watch Part 1 again. For each speaker, writeback  an article
make a note of what they do that is
Julian has creative friends in the industry of 1music/
creative.
sculpture. He used to go to school with 2an actor/a 8 A Read the text. Does the writer believe that creativity is an
Samantha: cooking – inventing new recipes rapper named Stormzy. He has a friend who is a YouTube important skill? Why/Why not?
C What do they say? Match 1–10 with phenomenon called Kyodai (also known as Roll Safe) who
a)–j) to make sentences. does a lot of videos for 3young/old people.
1 I just love The importance of creativity
2 She’s brilliant at Creativity is an important twenty-first-century
Philippa has creative friends who are 4directors/managers skill. We need
3 I’d like to think I’m and spend a lot of time in rehearsal rooms, or they 5play to be able to teach our children how to be creat
ive in order
4 My artwork is games/do sport or make theatre. She has a lot of creative to help them cope with the rapidly changing socie
ty that
5 I like to read books friends because she works in the 6music industry/theatre. they live in. Employers of the future are looking
for people
6 I enjoy going to who have creative ideas, who can come up with
creative
7 I like to sort of write a few words down, solutions to the problems we face. And yet, educ
8 I suppose I appreciate 5 Watch Part 4 of the interviews. Who says these things? to be overly concerned with teaching learners
ation seems
Write the name of the speaker. historical
9 Basically I have to make up stories … facts, teaching them the answers to questions
1 It’s just natural or it is not there.        rather than
10 I was artistic but … encouraging them to ask the questions themselve
2 I realised it (my creativity) got a bit rusty.        s. It’s
incredibly important that we focus on skills like
a) you know, museums, libraries ... creative
3 You can inspire, not necessarily teach (creativity). and critical thinking, helping people to work toget
b) a little bit creative.        her
cooperatively and encouraging our learners to
c) and make new things out of old things. 4 Everyone has it within them. You’ve just got to find a way think about
the world in new and creative ways.
d) inventing new recipes with any food I of bringing it out.       
can find. 5 You have to be able to the things flow naturally and just go
e) art and things like that with it.       
B Write a short article about creativity (150–200 words).
f) fixing things around the house. 6 You have to have some time and patience.       
Choose one of these titles.
g) I wasn’t good at art. 7 You need to stimulate creativity … so you need to practise
1 The importance of creativity
h) terrible it.       
2 Modern schooling blocks our natural creativity
i) as a kind of creative act. 8 Creativity is something that everyone has to varying
degrees.        3 Being creative won’t make you rich but it
j) as well as, you know, write a few sort
might make you happy
of lyrics now and again. 9 There’s no right or wrong in a creative process.
      
10 Creativity can be inspired.       

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G INDIRECT QUESTIONS V BUILDINGS F JUDGING AND
EVALUATING IDEAS
1 A Complete the indirect 3 A Find twelve kinds of building
questions. in the word snake. 5 A Complete the conversation
1 What are you doing later? mosq with the words in the box.
Can you tell me     ? ueg
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3 Who is your favourite t wi
musician/artist/designer?
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ndm an International Food Day.
What do you 1     ?
Can you tell me     ?
B: I like the 2     of that.
4 Where are you going for your
B
Work in pairs. Choose one How would it work?
next holiday?
of the words in Exercise 3A. A: One lunchtime, everyone
Do you have any idea    ?
Describe it for your partner brings a dish from a different
5 What are your plans for the country and we taste all the
next year or two? to guess.
dishes.
Do you know      ? G PRESENT PERFECT B: I’m not 3     that’ll work.
6 Where did you go to school? SIMPLE AND A: Why not?
Can you tell me     ? CONTINUOUS B: Because most of us can’t cook
7 Do you enjoy learning food from other places.
languages? 4 A Rana runs a small hotel. Read A: We could buy the food. There
Can I ask you if     ? her to-do list and complete
are lots of foreign restaurants
her sentences below. Use the
B
Work in pairs. Ask and here.
present perfect simple or
answer the indirect questions in continuous form of the verbs in B: That might 4    , but
Exercise 1A. brackets. I have my 5    .
A: Why?
V ADJECTIVES TO B: Well, it would be better if we
DESCRIBE INVENTIONS paint house  ü cooked the food ourselves.

2 Underline the correct order bed ü A: OK, we can just ask everyone
what they can cook.
alternatives to complete the
prepare Room 1 for B: That’s a 6    .
sentences.
1 Where did you get that special guest ü A: For example, I can cook an
Indian curry. You can cook
beautiful dress? It’s absolutely
groundbreaking/stunning! take dog for walk ü Turkish food, right?
B: No 7    ! I like eating
2 The thing I like best about the Turkish food; I can’t cook it.
design is that it will last a long 1 ‘I      (work) since 5a.m.’ A: Well, you can bring some
time. It’s very durable/flimsy.
2 ‘I      (wait) all day for a pasta then. That’s Italian.
3 I don’t think anyone has ever special guest to arrive.’ Anyway, do you like the idea?
had an idea like this before. It’s
3 ‘I      (clean) Room 1.’ B: It sounds 8    !
biodegradable/groundbreaking.
4 ‘I      (change) the
4 I only bought this last month
sheets in Room 1.’
B
Work in pairs. Practise the
but it’s broken already. The conversation in Exercise 5A.
design is really portable/flimsy. 5 ‘I      (listen) to the
radio all afternoon.’
5 I’ve never seen anything like
it before – it’s completely 6 ‘I      (order) a new bed
unique/clip-on. for Room 3.’
6 These earphones are great. 7 ‘I      (paint) the outside
They are clip-on/novel, so they walls all week, but won’t finish
attach to your jacket and don’t until next week.’
fall out of your pocket. 8 ‘I      (take) the dog for
7 These bags are 100 percent a walk.’
groundbreaking/biodegradable, B
Write your own to-do list for
so they won’t harm the the week. Then work in pairs and
environment. tell your partner some of the
8 The decorations on the cake things you have done/have been
are made of sugar so they’re doing.
functional/edible too.
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