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Upper Intermediate
Jane Hudson and Neil Wood

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B2+
Upper Intermediate
Jane Hudson and Neil Wood

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION LESSON 0.1 LESSON 0.2 LESSON 0.3 LESSON 0.4
p.4 Vocabulary: Injuries and Vocabulary: Nature Vocabulary: Work and study Vocabulary: Travel and
treatment Grammar: Past tenses Grammar: Future tenses tourism
Grammar: Present tenses Grammar: Relative clauses
UNIT VOCABULARY 1 GRAMMAR 1 LISTENING VOCABULARY 2
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Live and learn
The road to success
Vocabulary: Skills and
natural talents
Vlog
Past perfect simple and
past perfect continuous
Grammar animation
Teaching yourself The best age
Strategy: Using key words Vocabulary: Life stages
to identify the main point and learning
Vocabulary: Phrasal verbs
p.8 Review p.19 Vision 360° Learning Situation Create a virtual tour of a museum p.20
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Highs and lows
It drives me crazy!
Vocabulary: Feelings
Vlog
Modal verbs: advice,
obligation and
necessity; possibility,
probability and
Be more in control of
your life
Strategy: Recognising
paraphrasing
Well-being
Vocabulary: Well-being
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certainty Vocabulary: Being more
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p.22 Review p.33 Exam skills p.34
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3 Let’s keep fit Advanced and qualifying The origins of sport Transferable skills
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Vocabulary: Doing exercise comparatives Strategy: Distinguishing Vocabulary:
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Vlog Grammar animation facts and speculation Transferable skills
An active life
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Vocabulary: Origins of
sport
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Learning Situation Create a campaign to promote an unusual sport p.48
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Vocabulary: Technology conjunctions: between supporting and Vocabulary: Technology
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p.64 Review p.75 Vision 360° Learning Situation Create a health or well-being app for young people p.76
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No-spend challenge The passive: all tenses; Less is more Social commerce
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Vocabulary: Spending money verbs with two objects Strategy: Drawing Vocabulary: Online
Pronunciation: Compound in the passive conclusions from what we shopping
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Money matters nouns Grammar animation hear

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Vlog Vocabulary: Minimalism

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All about art
That sounds amazing!
Vocabulary: Different art
forms
Vlog
Reported speech
Grammar animation
What a great score!
Strategy: Recognising the
new meaning of a known
word
Updated masterpieces
Vocabulary: Interpreting
art
Vocabulary: Film and

music
p.92 Review p.103 Vision 360° Learning Situation Create a short video script about culture in your country p.104
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Local and
Lending a helping hand
Vocabulary: Volunteering in
the community
Vlog
Verb patterns
Grammar animation
Different kinds of
volunteering
Strategy: Recognising
features of informal English
Crisis mapping
Vocabulary: Responding
to a humanitarian crisis
global Vocabulary: Informal

citizenship phrases
Pronunciation:
Connected speech

2 Contents
KEY COMPETENCES
Digital Personal, social and learning to learn
VOCABULARY BOOSTER p.120
Cultural awareness and expression Linguistic communication
GRAMMAR BOOSTER p.128 Entrepreneurship Citizenship
IRREGULAR VERBS LIST p.148 Mathematical, science, technology and engineering (STEM)
GRAMMAR 2 READING GLOBAL SKILLS SPEAKING WRITING

Used to, would, be / get The Outsiders Emotional intelligence A social exchange An article
used to Strategy: Understanding Vocabulary: Emotions Strategy: Being able to Strategy: Using comment
Grammar animation new words and phrases backtrack and reformulate to adverbs to make your
Pronunciation: used to Vocabulary: Phrases with correct errors or slips writing more interesting
get Phrasebook: Restating your Phrasebook: Comment
ideas adverbs
Past modal verbs Miracle on the Hudson Building resilience Comparing photos An opinion essay
Grammar animation Strategy: Previewing and Vocabulary: Strategy: Using adjectives Strategy: Planning what
predicting Challenging situations Phrasebook: Talking about to include
Vocabulary: Collocations photos Phrasebook: Opinion
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Pronunciation: Contrastive essays
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Documentary E-body
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Articles and Review: Rising Phoenix Managing your A discussion A report
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quantifiers Strategy: Understanding reaction Strategy: Managing the Strategy: Using
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Grammar animation referencing Vocabulary: Handling conversation impersonal language
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Vocabulary: Disability in disagreements Phrasebook: Discussing ideas Phrasebook:
sport Pronunciation: Sentence stress Impersonal language
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Future time clauses; A short history of Identifying and A stimulus-based discussion A formal email of
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Grammar animation Strategy: Recognising the Vocabulary: Describing contributing Strategy: Using formal
writer’s point of view trends in graphs and Phrasebook: Commenting on register
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Vocabulary: Extreme diagrams someone’s opinion Phrasebook: Enquiring

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Documentary Green design in Mexico

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Mixed conditionals Quitting social media Your digital footprint Giving a presentation A website review
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sentences activity presentation modifying adverbs
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The passive: advanced Fast fashion The small print Asserting your rights as a A for and against essay
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forms Strategy: Recognising Vocabulary: Consumer customer Strategy: Ordering

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identify purpose Phrasebook: Consumer issues argument

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Vocabulary: Fashion Vocabulary: Faulty items Phrasebook: For and

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against essays
Documentary Keeping it local
Reporting verbs Art and travel Copyright and Selecting an option A formal letter
Grammar animation Strategy: Using the plagiarism Strategy: Using a range of Strategy: Using
Pronunciation: -ed introduction and conclusion Vocabulary: Copyright vocabulary to avoid repetition persuasive language
endings to understand the gist and plagiarism Phrasebook: Discussing Phrasebook: Persuasive
Vocabulary: Travel idioms options; making a decision language
Participle clauses Future-proofing the Disagreeing A debate A discursive essay

Grammar animation world diplomatically Strategy: Listening actively Strategy: Using
Strategy: Recognising fact, Vocabulary: Differences Phrasebook: Engaging with nominalisation
opinion and speculation of opinion ideas
Vocabulary: Scientific
intervention
Documentary Chelsie’s vlog: What working in a hospital is like

Contents 3
0.1 INTRODUCTION Use present tenses and talk about injuries and treatment.
Saving someone’s life 3 VOCABULARY Copy and complete the table with the
highlighted words in the article.
1 THINK & SHARE Look at the photos. Why might
football fans show such support for a player? Injuries and being unwell Medical experts
2 Read the article. What happened to Fabrice Muamba?

Why is he lucky to be alive? Treatment and getting better
Every sec nd counts 4 Copy and complete the sentences with the words in Ex 3.
1 Every football fan knows that 1players are always falling 1 If you see that someone has (... ) in the street, call the (... )
down and rolling around on the ground in pain during
immediately on 999 and get help.
a match. Usually it’s nothing serious – just a bump or a 2 A bad (... ) can be blue, brown, purple or yellow and it can
bruise or perhaps a sprained ankle. Occasionally, it’s a take days for your skin to (... ).
severe injury like a broken leg. But professional football 3 If you see that someone is (... ) and not breathing, you
players are extremely fit. In many clubs 2they train from should immediately give them (... ).
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a footballer having a cardiac arrest, which is when 5 People sometimes have to see a brain (... ) after suffering
someone’s heart suddenly stops beating and they a big (... ) on the head.
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when Bolton Wanderers’ star Fabrice
Muamba collapsed in a match against or
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1 ) (do) a first-aid course at school this term. The classes (...
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4 Muamba stopped playing professional football after
(take place) in the sports hall on Mondays after school. I (... 3 ) (think)
his cardiac arrest and started working to make more
the course is great, but two students, Tom and Nick, never (... 4)
people aware of cardiac health and first aid instead.
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(take) it seriously. They (... ) (always / joke) in the lesson even when
Currently, he’s working as a coach for an under-16
6 ) (learn) important things. Our teacher (...
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football team in the north of England. It isn’t the same as
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should learn first aid because it (... ) (save) lives.
playing professional football, but for Muamba every day is
another day that he’s lucky to be alive.
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7 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.

1 Imagine there is a first-aid course at your school this
term. Would you do it? Why? / Why not?
2 Have you or anyone you know had a sports injury? What
happened? How did you / they recover?

4 Introduction Complete all activities in your notebook.
Use past tenses and talk about nature.head] 0.2
[Running INTRODUCTION
.3 LISTENING
Bringing the outside in 3 Read the article again and find one example of each of the
narrative tenses below.
past continuous past perfect simple past simple
1 Imagine a café with no plants and the same café with
present perfect continuous present perfect simple
lots of plants. Which would you like more? Why?
2 What differences can plants make to a room?
4 Copy and complete the rules with the tenses in Ex 3.
3 In what way can plants affect your mood?
2 Read the article about biophilic classrooms. How
Past tenses
1 ) for finished actions at a known time in the
We use the (...
are they different from normal classrooms? What
2 ) for activities in progress at a certain time in
past and the (...
difference do they make to the people in them?
the past.
3 ) for actions that started at an unspecified time
We use the (...
Biophilic classrooms in the past and have a connection or result now, and the (... 4)
for actions that started recently and are still in progress.
– a better way to learn

5 ) for a finished action that happened before
We use the (...
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towns and cities. The plants are often thousands of
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miles from their natural habitat of a tropical forest or
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1 Oh no! I think some of the plants (... ) (die).
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much effort. They are also an easy way for people to 2 None of us (... ) (hear) the word biophilic until our teacher (... )
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bring a bit of nature into their homes. (explain) what it meant.
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wide variety of indoor plants to transform two of its 6 VOCABULARY In your notebook, match the highlighted words
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houseplants on the students’ mood and their ability
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enormous picture of a forest. For comparison of

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results, they made no changes to a third room, a
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monitor the air quality and carbon dioxide levels.
3 You can (... ) a dark room by painting the walls a light or bright
Teachers and students also noted how they felt while
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they were working in them. After only a month,
the plants in the maths classroom had managed to 4 Plants take (... ) from the air and produce (... ).
increase oxygen levels and improve air quality by 10%. 5 Bamboo forests are the (... ) of pandas.
More than three quarters of students reported feeling 6 Teachers carefully (... ) their students’ progress.
happier and healthier in that room. Their ability to 7 Perhaps more cars will use (... ) in the future.
concentrate had improved too. Nobody had 8 We need to (... ) this design to add a window.
expected such amazing results from
the biophilic classroom! 8 EXAM Imagine you have transformed an area in your
school or home using biophilic design. Write an email about
it to a friend. Tell them how you developed the idea, and the
stages of the project.

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0.3 INTRODUCTION Use future tenses and talk about work and study.
Dreams for the future 3 VOCABULARY Work in pairs. Discuss the difference(s)
between the highlighted words from the messages.
1 an applicant and a trainee
2 a personal statement and a student loan
3 coursework and a placement
4 voluntary work and work that’s well paid
5 a module and a curriculum
6 recruiting someone and working full-time
4 Copy and complete the sentences with words from Ex 3.
1 Look at the (... ) to find out which subjects are taught on
a course.
2 Voluntary work isn’t (... ) – you earn nothing!
1 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. In what way can life
3 Two modules don’t have exams at the end of them. You
for elephants in the wild be dangerous? How can they be
get marks from the (... ) that you do.
protected?
4 Companies often (... ) graduate trainees who spent their
2 Read the messages. What are Mia’s plans for the
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summer? How will this help her future career?
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Have a good summer, Anita! I won’t see you for six 5 Read the messages in Ex 2 again and find one example for
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weeks because I’m going to Namibia on Monday. each of the future tenses below. Then copy and complete
My flight leaves really early in the morning.
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monitor African elephants in the wild. My dream job 1 ) for predictions based on what we think,
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I don’t think so, but I’ll earn enough so I won’t

need a student loan that year. Hopefully, it’ll Greetings from Cuzco! This time tomorrow, I (... 1 ) (explore)
help me get a job offer after I graduate too. Machu Picchu and I can’t wait! Do you remember my
cousin, Ade? He’s backpacking round South America before
university. Anyway, he (...2 ) (be) in Lima at the same time as
I’m not sure I understand how that will help.
me, so we (... 3 ) (meet) for lunch on Wednesday! I (... 4 ) (tell)
You need to stand out from the other applicants you all about it when I get home in ten days. My flight
5 ) (arrive) back at 3 a.m.!
(...
when you apply for a job. Employers want to recruit
graduates with the right qualifications, but they
also want people with relevant work experience. I’ll
be able to put the voluntary work in Namibia and 7 THINK & SHARE Work in small groups. Imagine
the work placement on my CV. That should help
you are going to go backpacking and be a volunteer before
me get a job as a trainee wildlife biologist.
starting university or a job. Discuss the questions.
1 Which countries will you go to? Why?
It sounds as if you’ve got a really good plan! 2 What will you do to earn money?
Good luck and I’ll see you in September! 3 What do you think will be the best things about your
experience?
6 Introduction Complete all activities in your notebook.
tourism.head] 0.4
Use relative clauses and talk about travel and[Running INTRODUCTION
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A different kind of tourism 3 Read the blog post again. Find examples of the relative
pronouns below.
1 EXAM Work in pairs. Think of reasons why
travel and tourism are good for you. What makes a that when where which who whose why
good holiday in your opinion?
4 Copy and complete the rules with the pronouns in Ex 3.
2 Read the blog post. Which kind of tourism do you
think is the most interesting? Why? Relative clauses
New blog post
We use defining relative clauses to identify what we are
talking about. We use (... 1 ) or (...
2 ) for people and (... 3 ) or (...
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Home Things to do Places to go Plan a trip 5 6 7
for things. We use (... ) for places, (... ) for time, (... ) for reasons
and (...8 ) to talk about possession. We can leave out the
Some alternative travel ideas relative pronoun when it is the object of the relative clause.
There are many reasons why people choose to We use non-defining relative clauses to give additional
get away every year. Most want to relax in the sun information about a person or thing. The pronouns are the
and go somewhere hot on a package holiday. Some same as in defining relative clauses, except that we don’t use
choose all-inclusive holidays, where there’s no extra 9 ) for people or (...
(... 10) for things. We always use commas to
cost for meals and drinks at the hotel. But if you
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prefer a more unusual holiday experience, take a
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canoeing. The more remote the location, the better! a non-defining relative clause. Then copy and complete the
Alphatourism is for holidaymakers who want to see sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary.
more than just the famous tourist sites in a town or city. or
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experience the sights and sounds of a place. You can
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observe people, try local food and drink, and practise
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with fans of The Lord of the Rings films. They go trekking 5 a type of holiday which includes the flights and hotel
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in the Tongariro National Park, where some spectacular 6 something special that you won’t forget
scenes were filmed. Or they visit the film set of 7 to go somewhere for a period of time for a holiday
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Tourism is much more varied than it was in the time

of our parents, so don’t be afraid to try something 7 Copy and complete the advert with words from Ex 6.
different the next time you go on holiday!
1 ) AND HAVE A REALLY (...
IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO (... 2)
TIME THIS SUMMER, COME TO BEAUTIFUL BORNEO.

Stay at one of the island’s gorgeous beach (... 3 ), where you can
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relax in the sun. For (... ) who want to discover Borneo’s more
adventurous activities, there is canoeing and (... 5 ). You can even
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(... ) in the rainforest, where you might see orangutans if you’re
lucky! Go to www.trekborneo.com for more information
and to (... 7 ).

1 Which do you think is better, package holidays or
independent travel? Explain your answer.
2 What’s the most memorable place you’ve visited? Why?
What did you do there?
Introduction 7
VOCABULARY LISTENING GLOBAL SKILLS WRITING
Skills and natural talents A podcast about Emotional An article
Learning and life stages autodidacts intelligence
VISION 360°
GRAMMAR READING SPEAKING A virtual tour of a museum
Past perfect simple and past An extract from a A social exchange
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1 EXAM Work in pairs. Look at the photo from the

3 VOCABULARY 1.01 Check the meaning of the bold
video and discuss the questions. words and phrases. Then watch or listen again. Answer
1 What do you think might be difficult about learning to the questions.
ride a motorbike? 1 Which dream is Yasmin hoping to fulfil one day?
2 When you learn something new, do you pick it up quickly 2 How easily did Yasmin pick up the basics of riding a
or do you have to work hard at it? motorbike?
2 1.01 Watch or listen. Are the sentences true (T) 3 What manoeuvre did Yasmin attempt to do at the end of
or false (F)? the lesson? Was she successful?
1 Yasmin has had several motorbike lessons before today. 4 What does Yasmin say was a boost to her confidence?
2 Today’s lesson started well but finished badly. 5 Why did Zaki decide to watch online tutorials?
3 Yasmin struggled to go in and out of the cones in her 6 Why was Zaki motivated at first when he started to learn
lesson. sign language?
4 Zaki learned sign language from a new student at school 7 How many signs did Zaki master each week with his
who was hard of hearing. new method?
5 Zaki got better at signing when he came up with a new 8 What really helped Zaki overcome the problem?
method of learning.
8 Unit 1 Complete all activities in your notebook.
Talk about skills and natural talents. 1.1 VOCABULARY
4 REAL ENGLISH Choose the correct meaning for 7 Work in pairs. In your notebook, match comments 1–7 in
the phrases in bold. Ex 6 to photos A–C. Some comments match more than one photo.
1 I spent some time getting the feel of the controls.
A becoming familiar with A coding
B checking for damage
2 That’s always a plus.
A It’s an advantage.
B It’s a disadvantage.
3 Drawing comes naturally to me.
A I can do it, but not very well.
B I find it easy, and I do it well.
4 It all went downhill after that.
A started to go wrong
B got to the bottom of a hill
B public speaking
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1 What do you think is the difference between a
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getting the lighting right. 4 Has she had to overcome any problems?
5 How did Ethan attempt to learn how to surf?
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A friend who had developed his own 6 How easy did he find it to put the theory into practice?
app (... ) me to have a go myself. 7 What was a boost to his confidence?
8 How long did it take him to master surfing?
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I learned that I had to focus my (... ) 9 EXAM You are going to talk about a skill you have learned. Make
on my body language. notes on what you are going to say. Use the questions in Ex 8 to
help you.
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Once I’d finished the course, I had to put the 10 Work in small groups. Take turns to tell each other about
(... ) into practice and take some pictures of your skill. After each turn, ask at least one follow-up question per
my own. person about the skill.
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11 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
I didn’t think I’d ever be (... ) of standing 1 Which skills and talents have been the most useful for you so far
up in front of a whole room of people. in your life?
2 Which new skills do you think you may have to learn in the future
in order to fulfil your dreams?
VOCABULARY BOOSTER Unit 1 9
1.2 GRAMMAR Use the past perfect simple and continuous to talk about
talented young people.
Past perfect simple and past 3 Copy and complete the sentences with the past perfect
simple or past perfect continuous form of the verbs
perfect continuous in brackets.
1 My cousin (... ) for years before she became a doctor. (study)
1 Read the post on Yasmin and Zaki’s blog. Answer the
questions. 2 Before his injury, Jamal (... ) the potential to become
a world-class swimmer. (have)
1 Who is the subject of the post?
3 They (... ) for months when the competition was
2 What did she achieve?
cancelled. (train)
3 What record did she break?
4 We (... ) for long when the first speaker came onto the
stage. (not wait)
5 By the age of 25, she (... ) the youngest actor to win an
Oscar. (become)
Posted by Yasmin and Zaki
One talented young person I admire is Japanese

4 1.03 Listen to a podcast about musician Sheku
skateboarder Kokona Hiraki. Kokona was only twelve Kanneh-Mason. Copy and complete the timeline
years old when she participated in the 2020 Tokyo with Sheku’s age at the time of each event.
Olympics. At the time, ashe had been skateboarding for
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seven years. She was inspired to take up the sport by
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Olympic sport at the Tokyo Games, I bet Kokona began
(...3 ) He appeared on TV for the first time.
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dreaming of winning a medal.
He first performed with the Chineke! Orchestra.
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1 We use the (... ) to talk about an action or situation Sheku finished school, he went on to study music at
that finished before another action or situation in the the Royal Academy of Music. By then, he (... 3 ) for two
past. The form is had / hadn’t + past participle. years, and he (...4 ) many times. By the time he was 21,
5 6 ) in the UK.
Sheku (... ) and he (...
2 We use the (... ) for longer actions or situations that
happened before another action or situation in the
past. The form is had / hadn’t + been + verb + -ing.
6 EXAM Work in pairs. You are going to tell each other
3 With state verbs (be, have, know, believe, etc.), we use about another talented young person. Student A: Turn to
the (... ) with for and since to talk about the duration of page 149. Student B: Turn to page 151. Follow the instructions.
an action.
4 With action verbs (go, jump, play, run, etc.), we usually 7 MEDIATION Work in pairs. Imagine you are doing
use the (... ) with for and since to talk about the a class project on inspiring young people. Choose one of
duration of an action. the young people – Kekona Hiraki, Sheku Kanneh-Mason,
Gitanjali Rao or Jack Cable – and research two other
GRAMMAR BOOSTER P132 interesting things that make that person inspiring. Then tell
your partner.

Use key words to identify the main points in a podcast. 1.3 LISTENING
Teaching yourself 6 1.05 Listen again. Are the sentences true (T),
false (F) or not given (NG)?
1 Work in pairs. Read the information about a podcast. 1 Kató Lomb developed her own method of learning
What do you think an ‘autodidact’ is? languages because she didn’t find conventional
language lessons interesting.
UPCOMING PODCASTS 2 Lomb used the margins of the book to write down
words she didn’t recognise.
AUTODIDACTS
3 Vincent van Gogh had his first experience of
drawing when he was at school.
In this week's podcast, we look at six 4 In his later works, van Gogh put much of the
famous people who have something theory he had learned at art school into practice.
fundamental in common. 5 Gustave Eiffel was one of the best students in his
class at engineering college.
Gustave Eiffel (1832–1923) French civil engineer, 6 Eiffel used his own research facilities to carry out
best known for the world-famous Eiffel Tower. his experiments.
Jane Austen (1775–1817) English novelist, 7 Katherine Johnson was overqualified to do the
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tracking the route of spacecraft once they had left
Katherine Johnson (1918–2020) American
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women to become a top NASA scientist. 7 VOCABULARY Check the meaning of the phrasal
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verbs below. Then copy and complete the extracts
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) Dutch painter,
from the podcast. Change the form of the verb if
famous after his death for works such as
Sunflowers and Starry Night. or
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numbers.
3 1.05 Read the strategy. Then listen to the rest of the podcast. 8 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the
Make a note of the key words you hear for each of the other questions.
autodidacts in Ex 1. 1 Have you ever taught yourself a skill? If so, what
was it? If not, which skill would you like to learn?
4 Work in pairs. Use your key words to write one or two
sentences summarising the information about each autodidact. 2 Are there any skills that you think are impossible
to pick up without having lessons? Which ones?
5 Use your summary sentences to help you copy and complete the 3 Do you think anyone can be an autodidact? Why? /
sentences with the name of the autodidacts from Ex 1. Why not?
1 (... ) acquired a second skill in later life that contributed to an 4 Do you think it’s easier or more difficult to be an
important technological development. autodidact today than it was in the past? Why?
2 (... ) developed their skill through detailed study of some novels.
3 (... ) learned a further skill in middle age after playing a vital role
in a series of historic events.
4 (... ) began developing their skill from books and other
professionals in early adulthood.

Unit 1 11
1.4 VOCABULARY Talk about the ages we do things best.
The best age
do mental arithmetic run a marathon learn a foreign language do an IQ test
1 EXAM Work in pairs. Look at the photos. At what 3 VOCABULARY In your notebook, match the highlighted
age do you think people do these skills best? life stages in the infographic to the descriptions below.
2 Read the infographic. Check your answers in Ex 1. Which 1 between the ages of about 45 and 60
‘best age’ surprised you most? 2 the time when you stop work because you have
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running a marathon? Read on to find out the best into an adult
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ages, according to science.
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Our brains appear to learn the fastest when we’re in 1 have the greatest life satisfaction?
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our late teens. Scientists have found that two regions 2 have the strongest muscles?
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become independent. 6 make the biggest decisions?
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kinds of different mental and physical skills. Research
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people’s names at 22 than at any other age. And an 6 VOCABULARY Replace the bold words with the
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in the New York Marathon has revealed that the best

1 Do you sometimes find it hard to learn and understand
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age to take part for men is 27 and for women 29.

facts? What can you do to make it easier?
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and gained enough life experience that many of us are 3 Why might it be useful to know a lot of words?
potential geniuses! Famous scientists and inventors 4 What can stop you paying attention when you’re
like Marie Curie and Henry Ford made their big trying to study? What do you do to focus?
discoveries in their mid to late 30s.
5 How useful do you think it is to learn English or
Our emotional intelligence seems to improve as we Mandarin? Why?
become more mature, and we get better at ‘reading’
6 At what age were you capable of doing maths in
the emotions on people’s faces. This may be why we
46–60 are best at judging people’s characters in middle age. your head?
Researchers have also found that we are also better at 7 How good are you at remembering what people
making financial decisions at this age. Fifty-year-olds are called?
have been shown to be the best at emental arithmetic.
7 Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions in Ex 6.
Have you ever wondered why your gran is
so good at crosswords? Well, that’s because 8 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
the older generation tend to fhave an extensive 1 What do you think are the advantages and
vocabulary. And more people appear to g be wise after
61+ retirement. In an experiment to find the best solution
disadvantages of being a teenager?
to a conflict, the oldest group, comprising those 2 What do you think are the advantages and
between 60 and 90, performed much better than all the disadvantages of being an adult?
other groups. 3 In your opinion, what is the best age? Why?

12 Unit 1 VOCABULARY BOOSTER Complete all activities in your notebook.
Use used to, would and be / get used to to reminisce about the past. 1.5 GRAMMAR
Used to, would, be / get used to 4 In which sentences can used to be replaced
with would? Why?
1 Work in pairs. Think back to your childhood. 1 My brother used to distract the other
Discuss the questions. students in his class.
2 Eva used to believe her dreams were out
Can you remember … of reach.
3 My parents didn’t use to watch online tutorials.
1 a TV show you watched when you were five? 4 I’m not used to getting up early.
2 a kind of food you enjoyed / couldn’t stand 5 I can’t get used to living in a big city.
when you were four?
5 1.07 PRONUNCIATION Listen to the
3 a story you loved hearing when you were three?
first sentence in Ex 4. Choose the correct
4 a children’s song you sang when you were two? pronunciation of used to: A or B. Then practise
5 a toy you played with when you were one? saying the rest of the sentences.
A /ˈjuːst tu/ B /juːzd tu/
2 Read the article and answer the questions. 6 Complete the forum post with be / get used
1 What is childhood amnesia, and how does it affect us? to, used to or would or the past simple where
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visit was that my grandad (... 3 ) (always / bring) me a
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new toy plane. I soon (... ) (receive) the same present
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every time, and I was never disappointed. I (... 5 ) (love)
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those planes! Every afternoon, we (...
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about the past. In your notebook, match the
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maintaining our earliest memories.

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alternative to complete the rules. clothes friends holidays
school siblings toys
Used to, would and be / get used to
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We use used to and would + infinitive to talk about habits and Speaker 2 (... )
situations that were different in the past. Speaker 3 (... )
1 We don’t use used to / would to talk about past states. Speaker 4 (... )
2 We use used to / would for past questions and negatives. 8 Write at least two sentences about each of the
3 We always use the past simple / used to for a finished action speakers in Ex 7. Use be / get used to, used to
which happened only once in the past. or would. Compare with a partner.
4 We use the past simple / used to to say how long a past habit or
9 Practise reminiscing with a partner
situation lasted.
about the topics in Ex 7.
5 We use be used to to talk about things we are already familiar with
and get used to to talk about things we are becoming familiar with. 10 EXAM Work in pairs. What do you think
We use be used to and get used to with the infinitive / -ing form. is your happiest memory? Why?
Unit 1 13
1.6 READING Understand new words in an extract from a coming-of-age novel.
The Outsiders STRATEGY Understanding new words and phrases

1 Work in pairs. Read the description of ‘coming of When you come across a new word or phrase, there are
age’. Then answer the questions. several things you can do to try to guess its meaning.
1 Focus on the context. Read the sentence containing the
word or phrase and look for clues to the meaning.
2 Look at each part of the word or phrase. You may
Coming of age recognise one part, which may help you guess the rest.
3 Think about your own language. There may be a word
The term ‘coming of age’ refers to the period in a young
person’s life when they make the transition from childhood to
that is similar to the new word or phrase.
adulthood. The specific age for this moment varies between
societies, and different cultures celebrate it in different ways. 3 Read the strategy. Then use the information to help
Literature, cinema and music often refer to the theme of coming you choose the correct meaning for the highlighted words
of age because of the challenges associated with this change. and phrases 1–6 in the extract.
1 A likes very much B hates
1 When is a person’s coming of age in your country? Do 2 A pleasantly surprised B suddenly attacked
you think this is the right age? Why? / Why not? 3 A wealthy and fashionable people
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watch movies undisturbed so I can aget into them you spell it, but it’s the abbreviation for the Socials, 3the
and live them with the actors. When I see a movie jet set, the West-side rich kids. It’s like the term ‘greaser’,
with someone it’s kind of uncomfortable, like having which is used to class all us boys on the East Side.
someone read your book over your shoulder. I’m …
different that way. I mean, my second-oldest brother, I could have waited to go to the movies until Darry or
Soda, who is sixteen-going-on-seventeen, never Sodapop bgot off work. They would have gone with me,
cracks a book at all, and my oldest brother, Darrel, or driven me there, or walked along, although Soda just
who we call Darry, works too long and hard to be can’t sit still long enough to enjoy a movie and they bore
interested in a story or drawing a picture, so I’m not Darry to death. Darry thinks his life is enough without
like them. And nobody in our gang 1digs movies and inspecting other people’s. Or I could have gotten one of
books the way I do. For a while there, I thought I was the gang to come along, one of the four boys Darry and
the only person in the world that did. So I loned it. Soda and I have grown up with and consider family.
… We’re almost as close as brothers; when you grow up
I went on walking home, thinking about the movie, and in a 4tight-knit neighborhood like ours you cget to know
then suddenly wishing I had some company. Greasers each other real well. If I had thought about it, I could
can’t walk alone too much or they’ll get 2jumped, or have called Darry and he would have come by on his
1.6 READING
4 EXAM Read the extract again and choose the correct answer: 6 Copy and complete the sentences with the
A, B, C or D. words and phrases with get in Ex 5.
1 Ponyboy is different from his brothers because … 1 When I (... ) a novel, I completely forget
A he gets into trouble for fighting and stealing. about the world around me.
B he’s always happy and smiling. 2 I definitely should have asked one of
C he dresses differently from the boys in the neighbourhood. my brothers to come and (... ) from the
D he’s clever and enjoys reading books and watching films. cinema.
2 When Ponyboy is walking home, he regrets … 3 I was hoping my brothers would arrive
before the Socs could (... ) me.
A not being a ‘Soc’.
4 I try not to ask Darry to (... ) work on my
B being alone on the street.
account if I can avoid it.
C leaving the cinema early.
5 You have a good idea of what’s going to
D seeing the film. happen when a car stops and a gang of
3 In paragraph 3, we learn that the other gang members tend to … Socs (... ).
A treat Ponyboy like a child. 6 Darry’s quite sensitive once you (... ) him.
B argue with Ponyboy’s brothers about him.
7 MEDIATION Read the extract again.
C look after Ponyboy because he is one of them.
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D nobody knew that he went to the cinema. in 1960s America. Which of the themes
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1 leave work with permission
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don’t 5use my head. It drives my brother Darry
nuts when I do stuff like that, ’cause I’m supposed
to be smart; I make good grades and I have a
high IQ and everything, but I don’t use my head.
Besides, I like walking.
I about decided I didn’t like it so much, though,
when I spotted that red Corvair 6trailing me. I
was almost two blocks from home then, so I
started walking a little faster. I had never been
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1.7 GLOBAL SKILLS Understand and discuss how to use emotional intelligence.
Emotional intelligence 3 Read the introduction to the article. What is the difference
between IQ and EQ?
1 Work in pairs. Read the quote and
answer the questions.
Emotions are what make us human – IMPROVING YOUR EQ

they are beautiful but they can also lead Most people have heard of IQ, the test score
to problems if we let them control us. that indicates a person’s level of intelligence.
But have you ever come across EQ? EQ
1 Which emotions would you describe as refers to emotional intelligence: the ability
‘beautiful’? to recognise emotions and feelings and to
2 Which emotions do you think might lead us understand the effect that they have on you
to do something we later regret? and on other people. EQ is an extremely useful
skill, so here are some tips on how to learn it.
3 How can we stop our emotions from
controlling us? Identify your own strengths and weaknesses
1 ) and blame others before
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C 4 What were the immediate consequences of Keira’s actions?
7 Work in pairs. What do you think Keira did to resolve the issue?
Use the tips in the article to help you.
8 1.11 Listen to Keira describing how she resolved the issue.
Compare your answers in Ex 7. Which actions did she take for each of
the tips in Ex 3?
9 MEDIATION A friend is interested in EQ. Write an email to
them about three of the tips in Ex 3. Try to include examples of these
three tips from your own experience.

Restate your ideas in a social exchange. 1.8 SPEAKING
A social exchange STRATEGY B

eing able to backtrack and
reformulate to correct errors or slips
It is normal to make mistakes when you are speaking. The
important thing is to recognise the mistake so that you can
go back and correct it.
6 1.14 Read the strategy and the Phrasebook. Listen

to the social exchanges in Ex 5 again. Copy and complete
the Phrasebook.
PHRASEBOOK Restating your ideas
Admit that you didn’t say the right thing
1 ) right.
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That came out wrong.
That isn’t what I meant to say.
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1.9 WRITING Write an article and use comment adverbs.
An article
1 Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss STRATEGY U

sing comment adverbs to make your
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My grandma was an excellent teacher, and everything
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I know about repairing bikes I have learned from her.
task in Ex 2. Plan your article. Think about …
These days, I’m a keen cyclist myself, and I’m very • which skill you have found most useful, and why.
proud of my bike! Obviously, the skills I learned have
been extremely valuable to me as I can do all my • whether you learned the skill from a person or a website.
repairs myself. Consequently, I save a lot of money • how you progressed in mastering the skill.
because I don’t need to take my bike to a repair shop. • what effect the skill has had on your life.
On top of that, I never have to worry about going on 6 EXAM Write the article based on your answers in
long cycle rides because I know I can overcome any Ex 5. Write four paragraphs and include at least four
practical problems with my bike – or my friends’ bikes! comment adverbs. Write your article in a semi-informal
Not surprisingly, my friends all turn to me if their bikes conversational style.
aren’t working properly.
Personally, I think it is fundamental for any bike owner 7 CHECK YOUR WORK Did you …
to know how to repair their equipment. Not only does •
use the correct style and register?
it save money, but it also makes the bike much safer •
write four paragraphs?
to ride. I have my grandmother to thank for all the •
use at least four comment adverbs?
pleasure I get out of cycling. •
check your spelling, grammar and punctuation?
1.10 REVIEW
Grammar 4 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verbs.
1 Copy and complete the sentences with the past perfect
simple or continuous form of the verbs below. acquire distract focus give pick up
have learn not bring not listen read wait 1 Stop (... ) me! I’m trying to concentrate!
2 How many people do you know who have (... ) more than
1 Ivan didn’t want to see the film because he (... ) the book. three languages?
2 Amira (... ) English for six years, so she was pretty fluent. 3 When you’re learning to drive, you first have to (... ) your
3 I had just got to school when I realised I (... ) my PE kit. attention on using the pedals.
4 How long (... ) your new phone before you dropped it? 4 Once I’d (... ) the basics, I could start playing along on my
5 We didn’t know what to do because we (... ) to the guitar with my favourite songs.
teacher. 5 My friends said they’d enjoyed the play which (... ) a boost
6 How long (... ) (you) when the bus finally arrived? to my confidence as an actor.
2 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct form
of used to / would or be / get used to and the verbs in Cumulative review
brackets. Use would where possible.
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7 I’m (... ) cooking. I burn everything! 5 A fulfil B gain C pick up
8 You don’t need to write these prices down if you’re good 6 A absorb B focus C distract
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8 A confidence B potential C practice
9 A had been practising B used to practise C would
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10 A remind B recall C reminisce
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6 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
1 There is a theory that it takes 10,000 hours of practice to
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2 Why are mistakes important in learning?
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2 Work in pairs. Explore the Natural History the four statements from a feedback questionnaire below.
museum. Talk about what people of different ages can More than one answer is possible.
learn and experience here.
3 ALL HOTSPOTS Explore the hotspots. Which
Q: What did you like best about the museum?
hotspot … 1. I really appreciated being able to ask the museum educator
1 mentions some reasons to visit a museum? anything I wanted without feeling stupid.
2 shows the type of museums that are famous around 2. Knowing that this was the place where some of the world’s
the world? greatest scientists did their research made me think
3 discusses some of the problems with zoos? differently about it.
4 includes the history of museums and zoos? 3. Looking at some of the objects helped me to think
5 shows how animals hide themselves? differently about them and feel closer to the people who
used them.
4. What I loved most was the talk given by one of the older
people. I could have listened to her all day.

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1 Who do you agree with more, Lucy or Nasser? Why? Find a map of the museum online and photos of some of the
highlights.
2 Do you think zoos play an important role in
educating us about animals and the natural world? STEP 4
Explain your answers. Use your notes from your research to prepare your virtual tour.
3 What do you think is the best way to learn about • Decide when and how long your visit will be.
the lives of wild animals? • Decide on the route that you are going to take through the museum.
8 Watch the video. Identify the animals in their
• Choose five highlights you will visit and write short descriptions
about them.
natural habitats. How many can you see?
• Add photos to show the highlights.
9 Work in pairs. Visit London Zoo’s website • Plan a break for drinks and snacks.
and find out about the workshops for schools.
• Don’t forget to include a stop at the gift shop!
Choose one that is suitable for students your age
and make notes about what it is, and what you will STEP 5 SHARE IT!
learn on it. Present the information to the class. Make your presentation. Each member of the group presents a
short section. Listen to the other presentations. Which museum
would you most like to visit? Why?
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Feelings People talking about Building resilience An opinion essay
Well-being being more in control
SPEAKING DOCUMENTARY
of their life
GRAMMAR Comparing photos E-body
Modal verbs: advice, READING
obligation and necessity; An article about a US
and possibility, Airways plane landing GRAMMAR BOOSTER P134–135
probability and certainty on the Hudson
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Daisy Daisy’s friend Joe (x2) Zaki’s dad
Zaki’s parents Yasmin Yasmin’s uncle
It drives me crazy! 1 (... ) was puzzled by her uncle’s attitude.
1 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. 2 (... ) was astonished to learn that her behaviour was
1 What do you like about living with your family? annoying.
2 What do you find difficult? 3 There are sometimes days when (... ) feels miserable.
3 Do you think it would be easier to live with friends? 4 (... ) was furious because Zaki had left the lights on.
Why? / Why not? 5 When (... ) called her a ‘snowflake’, she felt offended.
6 (... ) is resentful because his parents’ behaviour makes him
2 2.01 Watch or listen. Which person …
feel a certain way.
1 is unhappy about their parents’ behaviour? 7 (... ) gets irritated when her friend sings while they’re
2 was upset by something an adult said about them? studying.
3 recently did something to make a parent angry? 8 (... ) are frustrated whenever Zaki and his siblings are
4 has a friend whose behaviour annoys them? wasteful.
5 doesn’t let a parent go shopping with them?
Talk about feelings and other people’s behaviour. 2.1 VOCABULARY
4 VOCABULARY Copy and complete the sentences 7 2.02 Listen to three people talking about issues with their family.
with the correct form of the phrases below. Choose the most suitable alternative to complete the summaries.
calm down A
drive (someone) crazy Anita is 1astonished / irritated by her brother’s
fall out with (someone) behaviour. It’s 2driving her crazy / calming her down.
get on (someone’s) nerves She’s also quite 3frustrated / miserable that he
make up with (someone) refuses to talk about it. She needs to 4fall out /
talk (something) over talk it over with him and explain that he’s making
everyone in the family annoyed and unhappy.
1 If you have to spend time with someone every
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2 If you have a problem, it can help to (... ) it (... ) Kris is 5astonished / frustrated that his sister looked
with someone you trust. at his private messages. He’s also 6offended /
3 Don’t try to solve a problem when you’re puzzled because he can’t understand why she did
upset – (... ) first. it. He sounds quite 7furious / miserable about their
argument. He needs to find a way to 8drive her crazy /
4 After an argument with your friend, it’s a good
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friends, Marco, recently decided he didn’t want to go. They
4 My dad blew his top when my brother crashed
had booked four places in a youth hostel, so the others asked
the family car.
another friend, Liam, to come in Marco’s place. Now Marco
5 Danny is always calling me silly nicknames. has changed his mind. The youth hostel is full, so he is trying
I wish he’d give it a rest. to make the group change their plans to include him, but they
6 Anna has won a place at university – it’s don’t want to.
a big deal for her family.
A got really angry 9 Choose one of the situations in Ex 8. Imagine you are one of
B something very important the people involved. Write a comment for Yasmin and Zaki’s blog.
C It’s making me feel unhappy and frustrated Explain the situation, describe how you feel and say how you think
D stop doing it the situation can be resolved.
E I understand exactly what you mean 10 EXAM Work in pairs. Imagine a friend or family member
F didn’t know what to say does or says something to frustrate, irritate or offend you. How
should you react in order to avoid falling out with them?
2.2 GRAMMAR Use modal verbs to talk about advice, obligation and
necessity; and possibility, probability and certainty.
Modal verbs 3 Choose the correct alternative. Sometimes both answers

are correct.
1 Yasmin and Zaki got a lot of replies to their request 1 My dad says I ought to / must start working harder.
for comments and turned them into a blog post. Read the 2 You don’t have to / mustn’t play your music after 11 p.m.
post. Do you agree or disagree with the advice? Is there 3 Do you think we need to / should tell Matt that he’s
anything you would add or change? starting to get on people’s nerves?
4 I have to / am supposed to pick up some shopping for
my mum after school.
Posted by Yasmin and Zaki
5 We aren’t supposed to / don’t need to enter the building
without our student ID, but sometimes people forget.
How to get on with the people you live with 4 Work in pairs. Compare your answers. What is the
You may live at home with your family. You might be a difference in meaning where both options are possible?
student sharing a flat with friends. Or you could be staying
with a host family while you’re studying abroad. Whoever 5 Read the rules. Find an example in the post for each rule.
you live with, there are usually rules you need to follow
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In your notebook, write sentences using the prompts and

modal verbs.
2 Copy and complete the rules with modal verbs from the 1 living / other people / challenging situation
blog post. 2 you / try / find out / most important / your housemates
3 there / be / easier way / solve a problem / by arguing
Advice, obligation and necessity 4 you / try / guess / makes people irritated or frustrated
1 ), shouldn’t and (...
We use (... 2 ) to give advice.
5 it / useful / everyone / complete a questionnaire and
3 4
We use (... ), need to and (... ) to express an obligation or discuss the answers
talk about a rule. 6 you / be / willing to communicate with each other
5 ) to say that something isn’t allowed or to give
We use (...
8 Work in pairs. You have been asked to help update
strong advice against something.
6 ), don’t need to and (... 7 ) to express a lack of
the rules for students in your school. Use modal verbs and
We use (... discuss what you would change.
obligation or necessity.
We use (not) (...8 ) to talk about more informal rules and 9 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
people’s general expectations. 1 Are rules about behaviour always a good thing?
2 When might such rules have a negative effect?
3 Should you challenge someone if you see them breaking
the rules? Why? / Why not?
Recognise and understand paraphrasing. 2.3 LISTENING
Be more in control of your life STRATEGY Recognising paraphrasing

Speakers often use different vocabulary to express similar
ideas in order to avoid repeating what was said or written
previously. You may hear familiar ideas expressed in an
unfamiliar way. To help you understand, try to listen for
words or phrases with a similar meaning to those used to
express the idea in an earlier context.
4 2.05 Read the strategy. Then listen to each

speaker describing how they dealt with the situation that
concerned them. Match the speakers to the tips in Ex 1.
Tip 1 (... ) Tip 4 (... )
1 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. In your notebook, Tip 2 (... ) Tip 5 (... )
match 1–5 to A–E to make tips for dealing with difficult Tip 3 (... )
situations in your life. Then discuss which you think are the 5 EXAM 2.05 Listen again. Copy and complete the
most useful and why. extracts.
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lives. Here are some tips to help.
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control.
with the phrases in Ex 5.
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situations that concern them. Match speakers 1–5 to 1 ) that makes a difference. Remember: You have a
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to blame technology or other people for causing the

A has a problem with technology at home. problem. Obviously, there are times when you can’t do
B feels they don’t get any support to help them manage anything about the situation you are in. In that case, you
their time. need to change your behaviour and (... 3 ). If you can, (...
4 ).
C is worried because they don’t know what career to choose. Decide what you need to do, make a plan and commit
D is concerned about big global problems. to it. Having said that, don’t let negative people distract
you from your goals. Instead, (...5 ) on what you want
E wants to do more activities outside school time.
F feels some people want to stop them following their to achieve.
chosen career.
G often has problems with their smartphone.
H isn’t allowed to play online games with their friends. 8 MEDIATION Work in groups of four, with two pairs
in each group. Imagine you have a friend, David, who has
3 2.04 Listen again and answer the questions. difficulties in two areas: believing in himself and getting
1 Why does Ryan get annoyed with his phone? organised. In your pairs, choose one of these areas each
2 What disappoints Anita about some members of her family? and research two or three tips to help your friend. Take
3 What’s the problem with Joe’s broadband? notes, then tell the other pair what you plan to say to David.
4 What isn’t Hannah very good at?
5 What has Nina realised after speaking to a family friend?
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2.4 VOCABULARY Talk about ways to improve your well-being.
Well-being 5 VOCABULARY Rewrite the questions, replacing the

sections in bold with words or phrases from Ex 3. Then
1 Work in pairs. Discuss what you think the proverb discuss the questions in pairs.
below means. Do you agree with it? 1 Why do you think some people are successful in
situations that are difficult or worrying?
Tension is who you think you should be. 2 What is the best way to stop being busy and relax when
Relaxation is who you are. you need a break?
2 Read the article. Why is doing nothing sometimes a 3 Why do some people suffer from feelings of sadness and
good idea? hopelessness?
4 Is it healthy to be busy and active all the time?
5 If you feel things are becoming too difficult to manage,
what do you do?
6 What is a good way to increase your feelings of trust in
your own abilities?
7 When is it helpful to be aware of things in the present
moment?
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health with the words you did not use in Ex 5.
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The importance of doing nothing
A Modern life is stressful, and we get huge amounts of
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information from many sources. We take care of our
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that doing nothing isn’t just laziness or a waste of time. In fact, it 1 ) to keep our minds fit and well. One
look after our (...
might be beneficial to our well-being. or 2 ) so that we think about things in
way to do this is to (...
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training really hard and I was worried he would reach

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(...
monologue of worries, fears and regrets. This can cause anxiety
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and sleep disorders and may lead to more serious problems like
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worried and nervous much of the time. He also drank at

depression and addiction. It’s no wonder that some people suffer
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allowing us to deal with the stresses of everyday life. 7 EXAM MEDIATION You read the following comment
So, next time you feel as though life is getting on top of you, the on a forum. Write a reply offering some support and advice.
best option might be to do nothing. Just switch off your phone and
Forum
take a break!
4 MARCH 3 COMMENTS Comments (1)
I get anxious a lot of the time. I study hard because I need to

3 VOCABULARY Check the meaning of the highlighted get good grades to please my parents. I love playing sport,
words in the article. Which of them, in your opinion, are
but that takes up a lot of my free time. Sometimes, when my
positive, negative or neutral (can be positive or negative)? friends invite me to go out with them, I have to say no. I feel
Positive Negative Neutral as if life is getting on top of me and I’m worried I might be
getting depressed. Has anyone got any advice?
Reply
4 Read the article again and answer the questions. 8 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
1 What are some things that can make life stressful? 1 Why do some people need to be busy all the time?
2 What problems can this lead to? 2 Do you agree with all of the advice in the article in Ex 2?
3 What are the benefits of taking some downtime? What do you disagree with?
3 What other ways are there that you can chill out and relax?
Use perfect modal verbs to talk about past events. 2.5 GRAMMAR
Past modal verbs 4 Replace the incorrect underlined modal verbs with a suitable
alternative. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
1 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. 1 Everyone on the team is exhausted – we must have taken
1 Who in your family is the most anxious? some downtime before our last game instead of doing
2 Who is the most relaxed? extra training.
3 What sort of problems does this sometimes cause? 2 I’m not sure if Beth will join us this evening. I’ve sent her
three messages, but she ought not to have received them
2 2.06 Listen and complete the conversation. or she would have texted me back.
3 They’ve been working on the project all weekend so they
may have finished it by now.
4 A Have you seen Carl? I can’t find him.
B He was looking quite stressed earlier – he can’t have
gone somewhere to chill out and relax.
5 I used to suffer from anxiety. I know I was supposed to let
things get on top of me, but it was really difficult.
5 2.07 Read the rules. Choose the most likely alternative
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to complete the last part of Matt’s call with his mum. Then
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listen and check.
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Matt Hi Mum. You sound a bit anxious. What’s up?
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Mum Oh, thank goodness. I 1didn’t need to worry /
Mum I’m at the airport. Your sister’s flight arrived an hour needn’t have worried!
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ago and she (... 1 ) come out by now. But there’s no
Matt No. And you 2didn’t need to call /
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sign of her. needn’t have called the police, either.
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needn’t have / didn’t need to

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rules A–E. to his friends about his addiction to online gaming – they
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Modal verbs in the past

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3 Faisal spoke perfect English so he decided he

Grammar animation didn’t need to revise / needn’t have revised for the exam.
A We use may (not) / might (not) / could have + past 4 Lauren was really nervous about her interview, but she
participle to speculate about the past. We don’t use didn’t need to worry / needn’t have worried – they
couldn’t have in this way. offered her the job the same day.
B We use should / shouldn’t have or ought (not) to have +
7 2.08 Listen to the mini-dialogues. Then write
past participle to say what the right or wrong thing to
sentences using the prompts and a modal verb in the past.
do was.
1 Harvey / not let / things / get on top of him
C We can use might have or could have + past participle
in an exclamation to complain about someone’s 2 Zoe’s cousins / forget / meet her / at the café
actions and say what we wanted them to do. 3 the exam results / arrive / this morning
D We use must have and can’t / couldn’t have + past 4 Emma / buy / Abby / some chocolate
participle to make logical deductions about the past. 5 you / not know / that / would happen
E We use should have + past participle and was 6 the school / tell / us / sooner
supposed to (have) + past participle to talk about 8 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Turn to page 151 and
things we expect to have happened. discuss the situations using modal verbs in the past.

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2.6 READING Preview and predict the content of a text.
Miracle on the Hudson 5 VOCABULARY Check the meaning of the

highlighted phrases in the article. Copy and
1 Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss the complete the imaginary quotes with the phrases.
questions. 1 ‘If you have the right experience and training,
1 What is happening in the main photo? you know how to act in an emergency – you
2 What might have happened before this photo was taken? just have to (... ) and do what feels right.’
3 Who do you think the two men are? 2 ‘It was amazing – these guys (... ) to land the
4 What is the significance of the birds? plane on the river, and that’s exactly what
they did!’
STRATEGY Previewing and predicting 3 ‘It was very impressive – he quickly (... ) and
Before you read a text in English, use information you chose the one that seemed most likely to
already know about the subject to predict the content. succeed.’
This will make it easier to understand the text. Read the 4 ‘Jumping off the plane was scary – I’ve never
title and subheadings and look at any photos. Check how (... ) as difficult as that before.’
many paragraphs there are. Read the first few words of 5 ‘Unfortunately, we failed to (... ) the time
each paragraph and try to predict what information each needed by the pilots to react to the situation
paragraph might contain and the words or phrases the and decide what to do. That was our mistake.’
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writer might use.
6 Discuss with a partner who is most
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likely to have said each of the things in Ex 5 (e.g.
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which paragraph A–F gives information about … member of the cabin crew, a journalist, an air
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1 how the pilots worked together to control the plane. accident investigator).
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2 how the passengers were rescued.
7 Work in pairs. Imagine that both of
3 who was in control of the plane.
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you are journalists who are preparing for an
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5 the moment the accident happened. flight 1549. Write down 3–4 questions that you
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8 the conditions on the river.
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1 Why was it important that the two pilots were highly
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2 What was the immediate effect of the bird strike?
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3 What was so dangerous about the plane’s location? discuss with a partner.
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5 How did Sully and Jeff work together to land the plane?
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6 Why was it important to get everyone off the plane quickly?
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7 How were people rescued from the Hudson?

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done anything differently?

8 Why did it take four hours for Sully to feel relaxed?
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9 What did the investigation originally suggest should

have happened? What was the problem with this view
of the situation?

2.6 READING
News More Search
World news > US > plane lands on Hudson river
The story of US Airways flight 1549:

a ‘miracle’ on the Hudson
A The plane and the pilots
At 3.26 p.m. on 15 January 2009, flight US1549 took off from LaGuardia
Airport in New York City. Its destination was Seattle. The plane was an
Airbus A320 with two engines. On board were 155 passengers and five
crew, including the captain, Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger and First Officer passengers waiting to be rescued
Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Skiles. Both were highly experienced pilots with over 40,000
flight hours between them. That would prove vital in the next few minutes
as they faced a challenge that put hundreds of lives in danger.
B Birds!
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Less than two minutes after take-off, at a height of 860 metres, the plane
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hit a flock of Canada geese, an accident known as a ‘bird strike’. First, one
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engine stopped, then the other. Such events are not supposed to happen
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and are extremely rare. The plane was climbing in a direction that took it
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directly over New York City, where millions of people lived and worked.
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The pilots needed to stay calm and get on top of the situation quickly. or
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landing the plane safely. He radioed an emergency message to air traffic Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger and First Officer
control, saying he was returning to LaGuardia. He then realised this meant
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Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ Skiles

passing over areas crowded with people and tall buildings. Without power,
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they would quickly lose height, making a crash likely. Sully had seconds
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to make a decision. There was only one choice – they would have to land
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had given him the self-confidence to trust his instincts. He knew if he could
get the plane onto the surface of the river intact, it might float long enough
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for everyone to get off. While Jeff called out their speed and height, Sully
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focused on keeping the plane level and in the right position for landing. He
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told the passengers, ‘Brace for impact’. Ninety seconds later, at 3.31, the a flock of Canada geese
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The cabin crew would have to act fast to get everyone off the plane before
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it sank. Sully and Jeff had managed to land safely on the river, but it was
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January – the air temperature was around -7°C, the water only 5°C. Some
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passengers crowded onto the wings; others jumped into the freezing
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water. Fortunately, air traffic control had contacted the river authorities.
Within minutes, the plane was surrounded by boats and rescue services, 3.26 p.m. Take-oﬀ from
LaGuardia Airport
pulling the passengers from the water and carrying them to safety. Sully
LaGuardia
was the last to leave the plane, but it was four hours before he could relax, Airport
after learning that all 155 people on board had survived. 3.31 p.m. Water landing
on the Hudson River
F Finding out what happened
An investigation was held to discover what caused the accident and what the
pilots might have done differently. Some people suggested they needn’t have US Airways Flight 1549
January 15, 2009
landed in the river and that they should have tried to return to LaGuardia.
Although flight simulators at first showed that the plane could have returned
safely, they didn’t take account of the time needed to recognise the situation
and decide on a course of action. When 35 seconds were added, it was clear intact – complete and without damage
that they couldn’t have reached LaGuardia safely. Sully certainly had no flight simulator – computer-based
regrets about his decision. He had made a commitment to ensure the safety equipment used for training pilots
of everyone on board, and he had achieved that.
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2.7 GLOBAL SKILLS Look at different ways to cope with challenging situations.
Building resilience 4 2.10 You are going to listen to part of a discussion about
building resilience. Read tips A–F and check the meanings of
1 Discuss the quote. What do you think it means? Is the words in bold. Then listen and, in your notebook, number
it true in all situations? In what situations do you think it is the tips in the order they are mentioned.
true / not true?
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Building resilience
2 Read the introduction to the quiz below and find the
definition of resilience. A Talk to people you trust – tell them you’re struggling.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help. It’s hard to build
resilience alone. (... )
3 Work in pairs and do the quiz. Which answers show a
high level of resilience: A, B or C?
B Don’t get stuck on the idea that you have made a
mistake or failed. Focus on your positive qualities.
Remember that one negative experience doesn’t
COPING WITH define you. (... )
C Understand that challenges and setbacks are an
CHALLENGES
unavoidable part of life – when you deal with a
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problem, try to learn from it. (... )
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Going through life, everyone faces challenges. We can’t have been tough times before, and you can get
avoid the tough times, but we can try to reduce their through them again! (... )
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impact by building resilience – the ability to recover and
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move forward positively. Complete the quiz to see how accept the fact that it’s OK to feel bad sometimes. (... )
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you deal with life’s ups and downs.
F Surround yourself with people who boost your
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self-esteem – avoid people who stress you out and
1 You and a friend try out for the basketball
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phone. What’s your reaction?

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these things have to happen to me? someone you (...3 ).

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Mostly Bs:
3 You spend ages making a beautiful cake for your family. At the
last minute, you drop it and it’s a mess. What do you do? You have a positive outlook, and you’re usually ready to learn from
A Dump it in the bin. It’s completely ruined. things that don’t go as planned. You always try to find the best
4 ) tough times without letting them damage your (...
way to (... 5 ).
B Stick it back together and make it
look as good as possible. It might
still taste good. Mostly Cs:
C It’s a disaster! You’ll never be able to You need to (...6 ) that negative events happen to everyone and are
make another one as good. 7 8 ) by reminding yourself that you have lots of
sometimes (... ). Try to (...
positive qualities. Avoid negative people and (...9 ), supportive friends.
4 You get a new haircut, then realise you hate it. What do you do?
A Pretend nothing has happened, but get
annoyed with anyone who looks at 6 MEDIATION Work in pairs. Your friend Anya has to
you. give a presentation on building resilience and coping with
B Use a styling product every day challenges. You think the information in the texts in Ex 3
until it grows again. and 4 would be useful for her. Student A, read the text in
C Don’t go out. Your friends mustn’t Ex 3 and choose the three most useful points. Student B,
see you like this. do the same with the text in Ex 4. Then summarise the main
points from the text in your own words for Anya.
Use a variety of phrases to describe and compare photos. 2.8 SPEAKING
Comparing photos STRATEGY Using adjectives

1 EXAM Work in pairs. Choose a photo each and When you are talking about a photo, try to use a range
take turns to describe it to your partner. What are the of adjectives to make your description more expressive.
similarities and differences between the photos? You can use both ungradable adjectives (e.g. amazing,
brilliant, exhausted, ridiculous, terrible, wonderful) and
gradable adjectives (e.g. bored, enjoyable, exciting, puzzling,
resentful, resilient).
Ungradable adjectives combine with adverbs like
absolutely, completely, really, totally.
Gradable adjectives combine with adverbs like a bit,
extremely, pretty, slightly, very.
4 VOCABULARY 2.12 Read the strategy. Then listen,

copy and complete the extracts with the adverb–adjective
combination you hear. Which adjectives are gradable and
which are ungradable?
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1 The students all look (... ).
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The main difference (between the photos) is … 5 The main difference between the photos is the number of
In the first photo …, … whereas in the second photo … people, but they’re also different in terms of location.
The second photo shows … 6 EXAM Work in pairs. Turn to page 149. Look at the
Unlike the first photo, … photos and do the task.
Speculating
I can’t be sure, but … Compare the photos. Speculate about what the people
It looks like some kind of … are doing. Then give your own opinion, describing your
It looks to me like a … of some kind. attitude to risk-taking activities.
It’s / There’s a sort of …
He / It / They could / might be …, or something like that. 7 REFLECT Work in pairs and discuss the task. Did you …
I’d say that it’s / they’re probably … • briefly describe each photo?
Stating your opinion • compare the photos?
In my opinion … • speculate about what was happening in each photo,
It seems to me that … and why?
For me, the main thing / point / consideration is … • give your opinion about risk-taking?
(Personally,) I would say that … • use a variety of phrases from the Phrasebook?
I feel quite strongly that …
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2.9 WRITING Plan the content and structure of an opinion essay.
An opinion essay 3 Read the essay again. In your notebook, match

sentences 1–5 in the essay to their functions A–E.
1 Work in pairs. Read the essay task and decide A a statement introducing a key point or idea (... )
if you agree or disagree with the statement and why. B a contrasting idea (... )
‘It is sometimes said that teenagers and the older C an opinion (... )
generation have nothing to learn from each other.’ Write D a supporting idea (... )
an essay giving your opinion of this statement. Refer to … E an example (... )
• practical skills. 4 Copy and complete the Phrasebook with the words or
• communication. phrases in bold in the essay.
• one more idea of your own.
PHRASEBOOK Opinion essays
2 Read the essay quickly. Does the writer generally agree Introducing a key point or idea
On the whole, In terms of …, … (... 1)
or disagree with the statement? What reasons do they give?
Expressing an opinion
2 ) (...
I personally feel that … (... 3)
‘It is sometimes said that teenagers and the older Sequencing ideas
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generation have nothing to learn from each other.’ Firstly, … Secondly, … Finally, … (... 4)
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feel that all generations can learn from each other. For example, … For instance, … (... 7)
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are things teenagers can teach older people, and vice versa. or
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technology, so we can help our older relations to use devices When you are planning an opinion essay, think carefully
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which they find challenging in a way that is simple and about the topic and your opinion about it. Make a list of
clear. In addition to this, we can learn useful things from ideas or arguments that support your opinion, and some
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communicate and their attitudes to information, I firmly Read the strategy. Then work in pairs and read the
essay task below. Make a list of arguments that support
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towards other people. 3For instance, my grandparents are and contrast with the statement.
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always polite and treat everyone they meet with respect.

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solutions. 5Furthermore, we need to encourage older people

to change their behaviour, like driving less and using more
renewable energy. At the same time, though, I think we Paragraph 1 (Introduction)
have something to learn from them about working together Start with a general statement to introduce the topic. Give
to overcome these challenges. your opinion about the statement in the essay question.
So, in summary, teenagers and older people share many Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 (Main body)
differences, but in my opinion both groups can learn from
Include a separate argument to support your overall opinion
each other if they are willing to listen and keep an open
mind about each other’s views.
in each paragraph. Include reasons and examples.
If necessary, include a contrasting argument.
Paragraph 5 (Conclusion)
Summarise your ideas and repeat your overall argument.
7 Write your essay based on the plan in Ex 6.

8 CHECK YOUR WORK Did you …
• follow the essay plan?
• include phrases from the Phrasebook?
• check
© Oxford University Pressspelling, grammar and punctuation?
2.10 REVIEW
Grammar 4 Copy and complete the sentences with one word.

1 I know you’re angry, but please try to calm (... ).
1 Copy and complete the sentences with the verb 2 When you feel as if life is (... ) on top of you, it may be time to
forms below. take a break.
3 It really drives me (... ) when I can’t get a signal on my
can don’t have to might must need
phone.
should supposed to won’t be able to
4 If you can develop a positive (... ), you may feel more
1 We’re going for a pizza after school, but you (... ) come if optimistic and less stressed.
you don’t want to. 5 Achieving success in everyday tasks can help to build your
2 You (... ) to wear headphones if you want to listen to music (... )-confidence.
at night, so you don’t annoy anyone. 6 Kiera and Jess (... ) out with each other over whose turn it
3 Sophie will be here soon – according to the timetable, the was to do the cleaning.
train (... ) arrive in three minutes. 7 That loud music is really getting on my (... ).
4 You can bring your phone to school, but you are not (... ) 8 To relax your brain, try to be (... ) and only focus on what is
look at it in class. happening in the present moment.
5 Sorry, I have to study this evening, so I (... ) come to
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football training.
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mistake.
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7 If you are feeling anxious, it (... ) sometimes help to talk to
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My best friend Amina is (... 1 ) all the time and it can be quite
someone.
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8 Try not to spend too long in the shower – someone else exhausting trying to keep up with her. Sometimes I get
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2 ), especially when I just want to (...
(... 3 ) and do something
(... ) want to use it!
2 Copy and complete the sentences with a suitable modal or
relaxing like read or watch a film. Recently, Amina has
been working very hard. She (... 4 ) be sleeping well because
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verb and the past participle of the verb in brackets. she seems tired all the time. I wonder if she is suffering
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2 I didn’t know you were a vegetarian – I’ve cooked a roast
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chicken! You (... ) (tell) me!
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upset her but I (... ) worried. Later, she texted me and we
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sleep last night.
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7 A B C
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new phone, but I (... ) (bother) – he can use it perfectly! can could should
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ought to have
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1 Tanya was furious / resentful with herself for leaving her 12 A got on top of it B talked it over C fell out
phone on the train and was astonished / irritated when 13 A offended B furious C astonished
someone found it and returned it to her. 14 A addiction B burnout C well-being
2 Laura has no downtime / regrets about leaving her job
at the bank. She found the pressure difficult to cope with,
and in the end she suffered from burnout / addiction. Think & share
3 Spending time outdoors has a positive effect on our 6 Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss the questions.
depression / mental health. I want to go outside and 1 How much pressure is there on teenagers to combine
exercise – it’s been raining for days and I’m starting to studying with hobbies, part-time jobs and a busy social life?
feel quite miserable / puzzled. Where does this pressure come from?
2 What is the best way to cope with pressure like this, avoid
burnout and protect your well-being?

Review 33
1–2 EXAM SKILLS
Listening Use of English

EXAM STRATEGY EXAM STRATEGY
In a multiple-choice task, you will be tested on different skills. The missing words in an open cloze text may be prepositions.
You may be asked to listen for specific information as well as When you learn new vocabulary, write the words in a notebook
to identify the main idea or the context of the text. along with the prepositions that are often used with them.
1 Read the strategy above. Then read the exam task in 3 Read the strategy above. Then read the exam task in
Ex 2. Which of the questions ask for specific information? Ex 4. Read the first two sentences of the text. What is the
missing preposition?
2 2.14 For each question, listen and choose the
correct answer: A, B, C or D. 4 Read the text below and think of the word which best fits
1 You hear two people talking about driving lessons. What each gap (1–10). Use only one word in each gap.
does the young woman say about her experience?
A She thought it was a terrible experience.
B She was unhappy with her driving instructor. Tips for self-learning
C She liked it more than she had expected. Have you ever thought about teaching yourself a subject?
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D She was confident for the whole lesson. You may think you don’t have the confidence, but in
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1 ) learning on their own.
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I was in (...
the speaker’s purpose?
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Japanese culture. At the time, I had (...3 ) reading a lot of
A to invite some students to take part in an exhibition
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4 ) love
been to Tokyo to visit relatives. In Tokyo, I used (...
C to encourage young artists to study abroad
practising the language. I would speak to people in shops
D to inform art students about different opportunities
or 5 ) the
or ask for directions in the street. I soon picked (...
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different ways. If you go online, you will (...
What do they agree the man should do?
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you remember.
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out what is best for you, but whatever method you
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EXAM STRATEGY
In True, False or Not Given tasks, the whole meaning of
the statement must be correct for the answer to be True.
Underline the key words in the statement so that you don’t
miss any of the information you need to look for.
5 Read the strategy above and then read the exam task
in Ex 6. Copy the first statement. Underline the key words.
Then read the first part of the text and decide whether
the statement is true (T), false (F) or not given (NG). Give a
reason for your answer.

34 Exam skills Complete all activities in your notebook.
1–2 EXAM SKILLS
6 Read the article about people who have become famous Speaking
late in life. For each statement 1–8, write true (T), false (F)
or not given (NG). EXAM STRATEGY
When you answer questions in a speaking task, think of three
or four points to make about each question in order to make
Second chances your answer as full as possible.
Many people think that to be famous, you must start
your career when you are young. There are many people 7 Read the strategy above. Then read the first question in
who have done exactly this, for example Bill Gates was in the exam task in Ex 8. Write down three or four points you
his late teens when he set up Microsoft. But what if you could make.
spend time in your teens and twenties doing other things
such as travelling, or trying different jobs? Is it too late 8 Answer the questions about learning.
to choose a different path? The answer is no! There are 1 How important is it for young people to balance learning
plenty of famous people who became successful later in with relaxing?
life. Here are three of them. 2 Which subjects at school do you particularly enjoy or not
Toni Morrison is one of the most famous writers in the enjoy? Why?
world, but she didn’t publish her first novel until she was 40. 3 How important is it to get academic qualifications?
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4 Talk about the different opportunities there are for
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So, why did it take so long? She was born into a poor
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African American family in Ohio in 1931. Her father had learning outside school or university.
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to do several jobs to pay the bills. Despite this difficult 5 Would you describe yourself as an artistic person?
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background, she was clever and did well at school, and her Why? / Why not?
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parents would encourage her to understand the importance 6 Why do you think some people have a greater ability for
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of story-telling. After university, she became a professor and maths and science than others?
then worked as an editor for a publisher. Following that, she 7 What advice would you give to someone who wants to
wrote The Bluest Eye which was the first of many brilliant or
learn a language?
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novels. In 1988, she won the Pulitzer Prize for Beloved and
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8 How effective do you think you would be as a
in 1993, she won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
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Vera Wang is one of the world’s leading fashion designers,

but she didn’t design her first dress until she was 40 years Writing
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old. She was born in New York in 1949 and attended the
School of American Ballet. She was also a talented ice EXAM STRATEGY
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skater and used to compete professionally throughout her One of the aims of an article is to maintain the reader’s interest
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teens. In 1971, however, Wang gave up her skating career, from start to finish. Make sure you understand and use a
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worked for Vogue magazine and became senior fashion variety of methods to achieve this.
editor. After she left Vogue, in 1989, she designed her first
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stars and she has been honoured with many awards.
Ex 10. Add two or three more ideas to the example below
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Actor Alan Rickman, who was born in London in 1946, for making your article interesting. Compare your ideas
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had a brilliant career as an actor and is best-known for with your partner.
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his role in the Harry Potter films. However, he started his

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career in a completely different field. At school, as well
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graphic design company. He had been working there for We are looking for articles about an interesting skill
several years when he realised that he wanted to be an you have learned.
actor, so he pursued his dream and applied to the Royal
• What sort of skill is it?
Academy of Dramatic Art. He later performed in London
theatres and had many roles in Hollywood. • How did you learn it and when?
• Tell us about some of the difficulties you have faced.
1 Bill Gates found success as a young man in his twenties. • Why would you recommend it?
(... )
2 Toni Morrison started writing stories while she was still
Write your article.
at school. (... )
3 She wrote Beloved after she had written The Bluest Eye. (... )
4 Vera Wang preferred ice-skating to ballet. (... )
5 She designed her first item when she was at Vogue. (... )
6 Her designs are popular amongst many famous people.
(... )
7 Alan Rickman had no interest in acting when he was
at school. (... )
8 He set up a drama school after he had left school. (... )
Exam skills 35
Doing exercise A podcast about Managing your A report
Transferable skills the origins of sport reaction
VISION 360°
GRAMMAR READING SPEAKING A campaign promoting an unusual sport
Advanced and qualifying A review of the A discussion
comparatives documentary
Articles and quantifiers Rising Phoenix GRAMMAR BOOSTER P136–137
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2 has a morning workout routine?
3 didn’t use to do much exercise?
Let’s keep fit 4 goes to the gym regularly?
1 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. 4 3.01 Watch or listen again. Are the statements true (T)
1 Do you do any kind of exercise regularly? What sports or false (F)?
or activities do you do? 1 Rajio taiso has many health benefits for people of any age.
2 Is exercise an important part of your daily or weekly 2 Zaki doesn’t think going to the gym is a good way to keep fit.
routine? 3 Yasmin and Zaki agree that going to the gym can take up a lot
3 What are the benefits of playing sports and doing of time.
regular exercise? 4 Doing rajio taiso has completely changed Yasmin’s daily routine.
2 Look at the photo of Yasmin and Zaki doing an activity 5 Joe doesn’t really enjoy playing team sports.
called rajio taiso. What kind of activity is it? Why might 6 Joe finds yoga difficult and is thinking about giving it up.
it be a good activity to do? What do you think would be 7 Daisy finds her exercise bike quite complicated compared to
the best time of day to do rajio taiso? an ordinary bike.
8 The bike has completely changed Daisy’s attitude to exercise.
Talk about exercise and physical health. 3.1 VOCABULARY
5 REAL ENGLISH Choose the correct meaning for the phrases 8 Complete the posts with the words and phrases in
in bold: A or B. Ex 6 and 7 in the correct form.
1 I want to get fitter, so I have to keep at it.
A continue to practise B improve
2 Donald is a real couch potato. Comments
A someone who never does any exercise
B someone who does a lot of exercise I think the best form of exercise is
1 ) in so many ways.
running. It’s (...
3 You play sport once a week? That’s it?
It’s great for overall physical
A Is that correct? B Is that all? fitness. I always feel happier and
4 I replaced the battery in my phone and now it works again – more positive after a run, so
job done! I think it’s good for your mental
well-being as well as (... 2 ) your
A It was quick and easy. Alex (... ). You can do it any time,
B It was difficult and took a long time. 3)
anywhere, so it can always (...
5 Too much information! your routine – that’s important
A I don’t want to know that because it’s embarrassing. because running can (... 4 ) time
B That’s very interesting but I won’t remember everything. if you aren’t careful. The only
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1 Phew! We really worked up
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3 If you want to maintain
4 Trying an extreme sport will soon make or He isn’t very fit and never does
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playing video games. But after
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adjectives below. is a Brazilian martial art, similar
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addictive beneficial challenging complicated 11)
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enthusiastic flexible stiff thrilled
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1 There’s something (... ) about running – the more I run, the Tonya first, but I’ve become a lot more
more I want to run. 13). At the beginning, the moves
(...
2 My new phone is really simple to use – it’s much less (... ) than are simple, but they get more
my old one. 14), so you need to concentrate.
(...
15) your
3 If you want to be really (... ), make sure you stretch at least It really makes you (...
once a day. body and how it works. And it’s
4 It was great to get an A grade for my essay. I was (... ), and fun! I really love my capoeira
teacher, Roberto – he’s so (...16)
inspired to study even harder.
and positive.
5 Alice is really (... ) about her new weekend job – she’s so happy
that she can’t stop talking about it. REPLY
6 Studies have shown that exercise is (... ) to both our physical

and mental health.
7 Rob just had his first driving lesson, in heavy traffic in the city 9 EXAM Work in pairs. Look at the photos
centre – he said it was really (... ). of different kinds of sports and activities on page
8 After running a marathon, my brother was so (... ) he couldn’t 149. Discuss the benefits of each one, and any
even walk upstairs. disadvantages. Then take turns trying to persuade
each other to join you doing one of the activities.
3.2 GRAMMAR Use comparatives to talk about different exercise routines.
Advanced and qualifying 3 Copy and complete the sentences with a comparative form
using the words in brackets.
comparatives 1 Personally, going to an exercise class is (... ) as I expected –
in fact, it’s becoming less and (... ) every week. (beneficial,
1 Read a fitness trainer’s blog post and answer the questions.
enjoyable)
1 What points does she make about the best time of day to
2 I love cold-water swimming. The (... ) I spend doing it, the
do exercise?
(... ) it becomes. (long, addictive)
2 What does she say about the amount of exercise you
3 Shogi is a Japanese board game that is (... ) as chess,
should do?
and it’s becoming (... ) and (... ) with younger people.
(complicated, popular)
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4 This game is challenging, but it’s (... ) as you might think –
my score gets (... ) and (... ) every time I play it.
(difficult, high)
EARLY 4 Copy and complete the rules with the highlighted words in
OR the post.
LATE?
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as bad as not doing enough. It’s tempting to train harder and 1 Why are sports like running and cycling beneficial?
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getting injured. Overall, it’s far safer to do a small amount of 2 What does the girl say about these activities?
exercise regularly. Your workout will be a little easier each day, (equally / good / each other)
and as you get fitter, it will become more and more enjoyable. 3 What is the main benefit of improving your flexibility?
(flexible / become / easy / get / do / most kinds of sport)
2 Read the rules. Then find at least two examples for each 4 What will happen if you do strength exercises regularly?
rule (A, B and C) in the blog post. (get / strong / strong / over time)
Advanced comparatives 7 MEDIATION Imagine you have seen the following

post online. Read it and follow the instructions.
Grammar animation 1 Using the ideas in Ex 1 and 6, make a list of
A We use as … as or (not) as … as to say that two people recommendations for this person in your own words.
or things are equal (or not).
B We use double comparatives to show continuous Anna @anna2000 · 5 mins ···
change. We use … -er and … -er, more and more + I want to take up a new activity that will help me get fit, but
adjective or less and less + adjective. improve my flexibility at the same time. Any suggestions?
C We use comparatives with the …, the … to show that two
things change together because they are connected. 2 Work in pairs. Discuss and agree on one or two
recommendations for Anna.
3 Write a reply to Anna’s post, summarising the ideas you
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Distinguish facts and speculation in a podcast. 3.3 LISTENING
The origins of sport 5 EXAM 3.03 Listen to the podcast again. Copy and
complete the sentences with words or short phrases.
A B 1 In the past, physical skills such as being able to run
fast were (... ).
2 Young men often had competitions with each other
to (... ) for hunting.
3 Sprinting, jumping and throwing the javelin were all
events in the original Olympic Games which (... ) in
ancient Greece.
4 In winter conditions, skis became a (... ) that allowed
people to travel around more easily in deep snow.
5 Archaeologists have found evidence of (... ) dating
C D
back thousands of years.
6 Archery was a popular (... ) in Britain and first
appeared in the Olympic Games in 1900.
7 Lacrosse is a team sport that (... ) among the
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Indigenous peoples of North America.
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B All sports are based on skills that people in the past needed groups. Discuss the questions.
in order to hunt for food or go to war. 1 What other sports can you think of that might have
C In the past, sport was mainly a leisure activity and was originated from practical or survival needs? Can you
separate from people’s everyday lives. think of any activities that are sports in some parts of
the world, but are necessary for survival in other
4 VOCABULARY 3.04 Listen to words 1–6 from the podcast. parts of the world?
Then, in your notebook, match them to their meanings A–F. 2 Is sport only for recreation and entertainment in the
Use a dictionary to help you. modern world? In what ways could we say that sport
1 recreation 3 originate 5 tribe is important for people’s survival today?
2 survival 4 warfare 6 dispute
A a way of enjoying yourself when you aren’t working
B a cultural group in a traditional society
C the activity of fighting between groups, using weapons
D come from a particular time or place
E an argument or disagreement
F the state of continuing to live or exist
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3.4 VOCABULARY Talk about how sport can provide the skills for a successful career.
Transferable skills 3 VOCABULARY Copy and complete the table with the
words in bold in the article.
1 THINK & SHARE Read the statement. Do you
agree? In what way might playing sport prepare you for life Nouns Verbs and verb phrases
and work? leadership contribute to
SPORT ISN’T JUST ABOUT KEEPING FIT OR

HAVING FUN – IT’S ALSO GOOD PREPARATION 4 Check the meaning of the nouns you listed in Ex 3. Then
FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AND LIFE. use them to complete the sentences in your notebook.
1 If you are afraid of (... ), you’ll never take any risks.
2 My mum works full-time, has four kids and is studying for
a law degree – fortunately, she also has great (... ).
3 Inga spends at least two hours a day training – that
shows real (... ) to her sport.
4 In most sports, good (... ) is more important than
individual skills.
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accept the consequences of their actions and make an 4 admitting a mistake or bad decision, and trying to improve
effort to improve their performance. For an employer, this
behaviour shows that a person can take responsibility 7 Work in pairs. Think of a sport or activity that you do
for their decisions or mistakes and is willing to learn regularly. What skills or personal qualities does it help you
from them. to develop?
Sport involves a lot of hard work. Most sportspeople 8 MEDIATION A friend is doing a project on how
train several times a week. It takes real commitment to playing sport develops career skills later in life, and has
your sport and your teammates to do this week after asked you for help. Work in pairs. Make notes on the
week – that is a quality employers value. Balancing information in Ex 1 and 2 and the ideas you discussed in
training with the demands of attending school,
Ex 7. Then write a message to your friend with four or five
coursework and social life is also useful for developing
useful ideas for their project. Make sure your message
good organisational skills.
talks about the links between playing sports and how they
Lastly, sport is all about winning and losing. Playing help develop career skills and personal qualities.
sport improves your ability to cope under pressure
and to deal with failure as well as success. The world
of work can also be stressful. Employers appreciate
individuals who can handle stress, adapt to changes
and stay calm when things get tough.

Use articles and quantifiers to discuss an experience. 3.5 GRAMMAR
Articles and quantifiers 2 In your notebook, match words 1–10 in the article to rules A–H.
1 Read the article. What happened to Grace? How Articles: a / an, the or – (no article)
does she feel about her situation? A We use the when there is only one of something or for a specific
example.
REAL LIFE STORIES B We use a / an when we mention something for the first time,
and then the for further references to the same thing.
How a falling man C We use a / an when we mean an example of something and we

don’t need to be more definite.
changed my life
We use the when it is clear what we are talking about.
D We use the with superlatives.
E We use – with words like school, college, work, etc. when we are
In October 2018, Grace Spence Green was walking talking about their purpose as an institution.
through a shopping centre in London when 1a man F We use – for most towns, cities, regions and countries. We use
fell from a floor above her. The man landed on Grace, the with a few countries (the United Kingdom). We also use the
breaking her back. Both of them survived the fall. with geographical features (the Amazon).
When 2the incident happened, Grace was a university
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support. This, and her commitment to caring for
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the sick, helped her accept the consequences of 1 Joe went climbing in Andes last year, but he was injured in the fall
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Grace is now a doctor. She is unable to walk, but
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wheelchair helps Grace in her work, as she can move
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5 Choose the correct alternative.

1 I read two novels over the holidays – I enjoyed both / both of
books, but a few / most of the time I just watched films on TV.
2 Every / Several people were injured in the accident, but
fortunately no / none of them were seriously hurt.
3 I’ve played tennis against Leila few / a few times, but she is so
good that I have a little / little chance of winning.
4 Marco has every / all of the necessary skills for the job, and he
copes well even when he’s under much / a lot of pressure.
6 3.06 Listen to a student, Evan, talking about using
a wheelchair. Work in pairs and discuss what you learned about him.
1 How are Grace’s and Evan’s experiences different?
2 What facilities do places in your home town have for wheelchair
users? Could they be improved? In what way?
Unit 3 41
3.6 READING Understand referencing in an article about the Paralympics.
REVIEW:
Review: Rising Phoenix
1 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs or small groups.
Discuss the questions.
1 What do you know about the Paralympic Games?
Have you ever watched them?
2 Who are the best-known athletes or sportspeople
with disabilities in your country? What do you know A Rising Phoenix is a documentary film which tells the
about them? story of the Paralympic Games and their creator, a
3 How do you think attitudes to disabled athletes have German doctor called Ludwig Guttmann. It also follows
changed over time? the experiences of several athletes with a disability
2 Look at the photos and quickly read the review of from different sports, and their preparation for the 2016
the film Rising Phoenix, ignoring the gaps. What is the Games in Rio de Janeiro, told in their own words.
film about? B We learn that Dr Guttmann was born in
3 In your notebook, number the following information in Poland and trained in Germany. In
the order it appears in the review. 1943, he was given the job of setting
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• attitudes to athletes with a disability (... ) up a unit at Stoke Mandeville
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• information about two Paralympic athletes (... ) military who had suffered serious
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wheelchair. Guttmann was a believer in sport as therapy.
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1 In July 1948, he organised the first Stoke Mandeville
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attitudes. In the 1980s, one Paralympics was held in the
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Netherlands because the host nation for the Summer
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Olympics refused to support them. (...)
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C He was convinced that it could help his patients in Italy took up fencing at the age
recover, because it restored their physical strength of five. When she was eleven,
and self-confidence. she contracted meningitis, a
D Although tickets for them had been advertised, serious infection which led to the
they were expensive and not enough had been sold, removal of her lower arms and legs.
meaning the games were at risk. 3 She worked hard to fulfil her
(...)
E This demonstrates clearly how important it is for potential and has won medals
athletes with a disability to compete at a high level. at the Paralympics and World
F Such serious disabilities can end an athlete’s career, Championships.
but she continued fencing using a wheelchair.
5 Look at the six reference words in bold in the review
and discuss what each one refers to.

3.6 READING
6 VOCABULARY Find words or phrases in the review

which match the definitions below.
1 focus on and become an expert on (something)
(paragraph B) (... )
2 perform at a very high level (paragraph C) (... )
3 ways of thinking that stop someone from making
progress (paragraph C) (... )
4 achieve what she is capable of (paragraph D) (... )
5 deal with problems or difficulties (paragraph G) (... )
7 MEDIATION Work in pairs. A friend has sent you
the following text message. Imagine you have seen the
film and use the information in the review to write a
brief reply. Include information about …
• the origins of the Paralympics.
• the stories of some of the athletes at Rio 2016.
• how the film made you feel about the athletes.
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In the film, Ntando explains how it gave him a sense of
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freedom he had not experienced before: ‘The day I got
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the 200 metres, and believes that disabled athletes can 1 What kind of psychological barriers do you think
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did they get on at Rio?
I recommend that you
watch the film to find out!

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3.7 GLOBAL SKILLS Explore the best ways to handle disagreements.
Managing your reaction 4 VOCABULARY In your notebook, match the words

or phrases in bold in the quiz to meanings 1–8.
1 respond in a very extreme way (... )
2 suggest (... )
3 show your feelings (... )
4 wait too long before doing something (... )
5 strongly suggest that someone take part in a
discussion (... )
6 a serious argument or disagreement (... )
1 EXAM Work in pairs. Look at the photos and answer
7 get angry and complain about something (... )
the questions.
8 think something is about you (... )
1 Compare the two situations. How are they similar or different?
2 What’s the difference between a discussion and an argument? 5 Work in pairs. Choose five of the words or
phrases in Ex 4 and use them to tell your partner
2 As part of a training session, a sports coach has asked about yourself or someone you know.
her team to complete a short quiz. Work in pairs. Do the quiz
and discuss your answers. I sometimes get emotional about
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things that are important to me.
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disagreements?
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If I disagree with the team captain’s instructions, I … notebook. Which do you think is the most important
A don’t hesitate to say so. I enjoy a discussion and I’ll piece of advice?
always say what I think. or
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4 what are three examples of unhelpful body language?
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my back, I …
A speak to them quietly and propose discussing the issue. 8 Turn to page 150 and discuss the
B challenge them in front of others about what they said. situation. Try to use techniques from this lesson to
C pretend not to know – I don’t want to risk making the communicate respectfully. Student A starts. When you
situation worse. have finished, think about the discussion. Did you …
• stay calm?
3 Read the quiz results. What does your score say about you? • argue with the idea, not the person?
Do you agree? Why? / Why not? • use sentences beginning with I, not You always … ?
• show respect for the other person’s point of view?
Mostly As: You clearly have confidence in yourself and your • listen carefully to what they were saying?
views. That’s great, but make sure you also take time to listen
and give others space to express themselves. 9 THINK & SHARE Work in groups. What have
you learned about disagreeing respectfully? Which
Mostly Bs: You believe strongly in your own values. It’s fine to of the suggestions would you try? Note down three
express yourself, but try not to get angry or upset. Take a step pieces of advice for yourself and present them to
back, put your emotions to one side and keep a cool head. your group.
Mostly Cs: You’re a peacemaker and your friends value your
calm, relaxed attitude. But don’t forget about your own needs.
Make sure you speak up for yourself when you need to.
Use a range of phrases to participate in a discussion. 3.8 SPEAKING
A discussion PRONUNCIATION Sentence stress

In spoken English, we stress the words in a sentence which
carry the most important information. These are content
words, and are usually nouns, pronouns, verbs and
adjectives. We also stress some adverbs like really or very
when they emphasise a verb or an adjective.
I understand what you’re saying, but I think it could be fun.
Basically, my point is, the exams are really important to me.
5 PRONUNCIATION 3.10 Read the Pronunciation box.

Copy the sentences in your notebook and underline the
words that you think will be stressed. Then listen, check
and repeat.
1 The most interesting thing is the chance to do things with
other people.
2 Doing physical exercise is just as important as keeping fit
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mentally.
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1 Which activities in the photos have you tried? Which STRATEGY Managing the conversation
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2 What are some of the benefits of doing these activities? to keep the conversation moving forward. It’s useful to be able
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about your opinion and make notes.
with the words you hear.
• Change to a four-day week (Monday to Thursday), but with a
PHRASEBOOK Discussing ideas longer school day and shorter holidays.
Expressing a preference
• Abolish all exams and give all students final grades based
Personally, (... 1 ) (not) to … only on coursework, marked by their teachers.
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It (... ) to me … • Change to a mix of online and face-to-face lessons, with
3 ), the most interesting … is …
(... students working at home three days per week.
4 ) quite strongly that …
I (... 8 EXAM Have a discussion. Try to ensure that everyone
Clarifying a point has the opportunity to speak and that you manage
Sorry if I’m not (... 5 ). The main thing is …
interruptions politely.
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OK, let me (... ) what I mean.
Basically, my (... 7 ) is … 9 REFLECT Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
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What I’m (... ) to say is … 1 How well did you participate in the discussion? Did you
Disagreeing politely manage to say everything you wanted to say?
I understand (... 9 ) you’re saying, but … 2 Was everyone else in your group able to participate in
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I see (... ), but … the discussion?
I know you (... 11), but …
3 Did anyone in your group say anything that surprised you,
I’m sorry, but I (... 12) (that’s a very good idea).
or made you change your opinion?
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3.9 WRITING Use impersonal language to write a data-based report.
A report 3 In which paragraph does the writer …

1 give their conclusions about the results of the survey?
1 Work in pairs. Look at the infographic which goes 2 say what information the participants were asked to provide?
with the report in Ex 2. What do you think is the aim of the 3 describe the aims of the survey and its participants?
report? What information might it contain? 4 talk about the results of the survey?
People who took the survey 4 Copy and complete the Phrasebook with the phrases in
bold in the report.
7,169 107 53% female
PHRASEBOOK Impersonal language
Introducing the subject and aims of a report
students colleges 47% male 90% full-time The purpose of this report is to …
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(...
What they told us 2)
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65% Active Just sport 16%
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(25.6%) were inactive. Half the active students either took happier than the inactive ones.
part in competitive sport or went to the gym, or both. The 4 I’m quite interested that they’re also more anxious.
remaining 50% participated in other kinds of physical activity. 5 It’s good that a lot of students are active, but I’m worried
It is clear from the data that students classified as active that quite a lot are inactive.
had slightly higher levels of personal well-being than inactive
6 You are going to write a similar report on a student
students – they were happier, more satisfied with their lives
survey. Look at the data in the infographic on page 150.
and felt less isolated. It is interesting to note, however, that
they also had higher levels of anxiety. 7 Plan your report using the paragraph structure in Ex 3 and
the Phrasebook.
D In summary, the evidence provided by the survey supports
the idea that the more active a person is, the better their 8 EXAM Write your report. Remember to use impersonal
well-being. Despite this, the overall difference in well-being language.
between active and inactive students was not quite as great
as expected. And while the number of students classed as
active is a positive sign, the high number of inactive students • follow the paragraph structure?
remains a concern. • include phrases from the Phrasebook?
• use impersonal language?
3.10 REVIEW
Grammar Cumulative review

1 Order the words to make sentences. Sometimes more than 5 EXAM Choose the correct answer: A, B or C.
one answer is possible.
1 we / older / the / less and less / our muscles / become / Why did you decide to use the app Couch to 5K?
flexible / get I’ve tried to get fit the past, but it was hard to get
motivated. I have (... 1 ) busy life, so I need something that
2 more / horse riding / dangerous / I think / is / slightly /
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(... ) my routine and gives me a goal to aim at – a 5K race.
cycling / than
3 studying / she / get / the better / the longer / her grades / A friend suggested it and I thought, why not? It’s brilliant,
spends / seem to actually – the app helps you work up to running 5 km in
just nine weeks.
4 just / your / fit / mental health / is / as / as / important /
looking after / keeping How often do you run?
I try to do (... 3 ) exercise every day. That definitely (... 4)
5 get / more and more / doing exercise / enjoyable / as I /
fitter and fitter / becomes a positive impact on my overall fitness.
Is it difficult?
2 Choose the correct alternative. No. I thought it would be more (... 5 ), but physically it was
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(... ) like as hard as I expected. It took time to (... 7 ) to a new
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panels provide 6few / most / none of the electricity for
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to (... 12)
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accept collaboration contributes demonstrate 10 A lot B a lot C little
failure leadership organisational responsibility 11 A the B – C some
12 A equally B slightly C far
1 You should always take (... ) for your mistakes and not try 13 A challenging B beneficial C addictive
to blame other people.
14 A demands B your heart rate C teamwork
2 You need good (... ) skills to balance sports training with
15 A stiff B flexible C inspired
your studies and your social life.
3 In a job interview, you must (... ) that you have the
personal qualities the employer is looking for. Think & share
4 Losing an important game teaches you that (... ) is as
much a part of life as success.
1 Do you think it’s more difficult to overcome physical or
5 If you make a bad decision, you have to recognise it and
mental obstacles when playing sport? Why?
(... ) the consequences.
2 Why is it easier to exercise if you have a specific goal?
6 Under the (... ) of their captain, Roman, the team won the
school championship this year. 3 What are the advantages and disadvantages of exercising
a) with friends and b) alone?

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4 is similar to a popular modern game? (... )
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2 Work in pairs. Explore the football match. What reasons that she mentions.
emotions do you think the players and fans are feeling? 1 It helps them feel less lonely. (... )
How would you feel if you were in the crowd? 2 It’s a great way to make friends. (... )
3 ALL HOTSPOTS Explore the hotspots. In which 3 It gives them a sense of identity. (... )
hotspots can you find examples of the following? 4 It makes them feel more confident. (... )
1 ancient sports
7 Work in pairs or groups. Look at the infographic
2 benefits of being active when you’re young on the benefits of being active. Discuss why you think
3 positive effects of doing sport active young people experience the benefits mentioned.
4 a description of a sporting occasion Make notes and share your answers with the class.
5 positive effects of supporting a team

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1 dealing with failures? (... ) Go online and do some research into your chosen sport. Find out and think about:
2 teamwork? (... ) • the rules • where you can watch it
3 motivation? (... ) • the equipment needed • the benefits of doing the sport
4 self-confidence? (... ) • where and when it’s played
5 improved mental abilities? (... ) STEP 3
10 THINK & SHARE What Decide how you are going to promote your sport. You could make a plan for a
social benefits do you get now campaign video or podcast to present to the class, a poster or presentation.
or have you got in the past from Organise your information into the sections from STEP 2 and decide who is going
doing sport and exercise? Use to create each section.
the vocabulary from the unit to STEP 4
help you. Use the notes from your research to prepare the different sections. If you are doing
a visual presentation, find some photos or videos of people doing the sport.
Decide how you are going to start and finish your campaign. Try and think of a
memorable slogan or line to promote the campaign.
STEP 5 SHARE IT!
Give your presentation. Make sure each group member presents a part. Listen to
the other presentations. Which sport would you like to try? Why?
Vision 360° 49
Living spaces A podcast about the Identifying and A formal email of enquiry
Home and community future of city centres analysing trends
DOCUMENTARY
GRAMMAR READING SPEAKING Green design in Mexico
Future continuous, future A short history of A stimulus-based
perfect simple and future migration discussion
perfect continuous GRAMMAR BOOSTER P138–139
Future time clauses
A place
First conditional
like home
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tiny flat converted van
pairs. Look at the photos of
alternative living spaces. Discuss
the questions.
1 What are the pros and cons of
living in such places?
2 What other alternatives are
there to renting or buying an
expensive house or flat?
3 Where do you think you will
live in the future?
shipping container flat converted cargo boat

Use a range of vocabulary to talk about living spaces. 4.1 VOCABULARY
2 4.01 Yasmin and Zaki have been researching unusual 6 VOCABULARY Copy and complete the sentences with
homes. Watch or listen. Which of the living spaces in the the words below.
photos do they talk about? What do they think about them?
central heating facilities proportions
3 4.01 Watch or listen again. Answer the questions. remote control smart appliance staircase
1 What kind of living spaces are Yasmin and Zaki particularly storage work surfaces
interested in? 1 A beautiful wooden (... ) leads up to her studio in
2 Which clever feature of the tiny flat design does Zaki mention? the attic.
3 Which features of the shipping container flat does Yasmin like? 2 A washing machine with the technology to respond
4 In what ways are converted boats high-tech? to user instructions is an example of a (... ).
4 REAL ENGLISH Choose the correct meaning for the phrases 3 The flat is close to (... ) like shops, restaurants and
in bold. the gym.
1 Living in a van is a trade-off between being somewhere 4 You can operate the automatic window blinds using
cheap and somewhere with space. the (... ).
A accepting a disadvantage so you can have an advantage 5 With its high ceilings, the (... ) of the room make it feel
very spacious.
B something that costs money
6 The boat has (... ) under the floors, so it’s really warm
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in winter.
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3 Don’t get me wrong – I like living here.
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B don’t misunderstand me 7 Complete the post on Yasmin and Zaki’s vlog with words
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pretty warm in summer, so there’s no (... 8 ), but we do
4 Our town’s streetlights use special light bulbs – they’re really
energy-efficient. have air conditioning that runs off the battery. Usually
5 Almost 84% of the UK population live in urban areas. we stay at campsites near the beach so we can use
their (...9 ). Neither of us has much money, and the van
6 She designed the interior of the boat herself – some of her 10) – more time to surf! Awesome!
makes living here (...
ideas are ingenious.
7 There isn’t enough affordable housing in our city.
8 The flat is quite spacious – the rooms are large and there
8 Copy and complete the sentences with words
isn’t too much furniture.
from this lesson. Then compare your ideas with a partner.
A using a small amount of power 1 Where I live is … I like living there because …
B connected with a town or city 2 When I leave home, I’d like to live somewhere …
C cheap enough for people to pay for it 3 My ideal place to live would be …
D not divided up by internal walls
9 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the alternative
E having plenty of room to move around in living spaces in this lesson. What appeals to you about
F limited or small in size or amount each one, and what does not? Give reasons.
G extremely clever
H supplied with everything necessary © Oxford University Press
4.2 GRAMMAR Use future continuous and perfect tenses to talk about
plans and make predictions.
Future continuous, future 3 Complete the social media post by Sofia, a Dutch student who
is about to leave school, with the phrases below.
perfect simple and future perfect
continuous will have been speaking will have improved
will be spending
1 Read the information for school-leavers about university
Home News feed Posts Videos Photos Friends
accommodation in the UK. Answer the questions.
1 What accommodation options are available to students? Sofia Jansen
2 What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? 2 days ago
I’m going to study Spanish literature at university in September,

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with friends for the first week, then with a local family. By the
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some great experiences and made some good friends.
tense to talk about their predictions and plans for the next
few months.
2 Read the grammar box. In your notebook, match 1 On Friday, they …
sentences 1–3 in the text to the rules A–C. 2 This time next week, they …
Future continuous, future perfect simple 3 After this week, they …
and future perfect continuous 4 Sean doesn’t know …
5 By September, Sean’s brother …
Grammar animation
6 In October, Ella …
A We use the future continuous to talk about an action
in progress at a specific time in the future. 7 For the next few months, Ella …
B We use the future perfect simple to talk about an 6 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Make predictions
action completed by a specific time in the future. about your own future.
C We use the future perfect continuous to say how long
This time next year, I’ll have left home
an action will have been in progress at a specific time in
and I’ll be working in Berlin.
the future. We usually use for … to specify the duration.

Recognise discourse markers in order to understand a discussion. 4.3 LISTENING
The future of city centres

A B C
1 THINK & SHARE Look at the photos. Which is 4 4.03 Listen to the podcast again. Are the sentences
most typical of cities in your country, or a city you know? true (T), false (F) or not given (NG)?
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3 If a company doesn’t make enough money to pay its
E refers to the wider context (The bigger picture is …).
costs, it may (... ).
4 Adam has been (... ) since he left school – he has his own
3 4.04 Read the strategy. Then listen to a podcast. Copy
company and enjoys being his own boss.
and complete the extracts with the correct discourse
marker. Match them to functions A–E in the strategy. 5 My dad works from a desk and a computer in the spare
bedroom – he calls it his (... ).
1 You can walk everywhere, or cycle – I cycle to school. But
(... ), that isn’t necessarily everyone’s experience. 6 Wi-Fi and super-fast broadband have made it easier to
(... ) instead of going to an office every day.
2 However, there’s a lot of traffic so the air is quite polluted.
(... ), some of my friends are concerned about safety 6 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
because of the traffic. 1 Which of the ideas in the podcast surprised you? Why?
3 (... ) the recent pandemic … the city was definitely less 2 In what way has your home town or city changed in the
busy. last few years? Are there more green spaces, or fewer?
4 OK, (... ) talk about the future. Has the use of any buildings changed?
5 Let’s get rid of the cars! But (... ), we need lots more 3 What changes to benefit young people would you like to
well-designed green spaces that people actually feel at see in your city?
home in.

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4.4 VOCABULARY Talk about ideas of home and community.
Nomads 4 VOCABULARY Look at the highlighted words in the article

and match them to the definitions.
1 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Discuss what the 1 move to live abroad
word home means to you. Is it your country, your home 2 to attract or interest someone
town, or the house or flat you live in? Or is it more about 3 make your home in a particular place
the people in your community?
4 lasting for a short time
2 Read the definition. What examples of nomads can 5 move around with no particular destination
you think of? 6 lasting for a long time, or forever
nomad /ˈnəʊmæd/ noun a member of a community that 7 shared by people who live or work together
moves from place to place; adj: nomadic 8 needing someone or something
3 Read the article and compare your ideas in Ex 2. 5 VOCABULARY Find a noun or noun phrase in the article
that means …
1 the people you are related to, including grandparents,
cousins, etc. (paragraph 1)
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help. (paragraph 3)
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they lived as nomads, hunting animals and gathering
plants. They built shelters when necessary, or if they
6 help or support to do something. (paragraph 4)
decided to settle in one place for a time. or
7 places where people establish a community. (paragraph 4)
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must move around to find work or escape danger, being a you need to work hard and get a good education.
nomad is not a lifestyle choice, but a necessity. Some may
even emigrate to a different country. 7 Work in pairs. Imagine you have the opportunity
6 Whatever the reason, ‘home’ may be more about the to interview someone from a nomadic community. Look
at the questions. Make a list of additional questions you
community we are part of than the space we live in.
would like to ask using vocabulary from this lesson. Then
role-play the interview with a new partner.
• What appeals to you about being a nomad?
• Is being a nomad sometimes a difficult existence?
• Do you enjoy living in a communal way?
• Do you have a good support network?
8 EXAM MEDIATION Work in pairs. As part of a
class project, you are going to do an interview about being
a nomad. Research online and make notes on the way of
life of one of these communities: the Inuit, the San or the
Roma. Use your notes in your interview with your partner,
then switch.
Use future time clauses and first conditional sentences to 4.5 GRAMMAR
refer to future events, arrangements and plans.
Future time clauses; 3 Read the grammar box. In your notebook, match sentences
1–3 in the text to the rules A–C.
first conditional
Future time clauses
1 EXAM Work in pairs. What do you think are a)
Grammar animation
the most beneficial and b) the most difficult aspects of
volunteering in another country? In future time clauses, following conjunctions like: after, as
soon as, by the time, immediately, in case, once, on condition
2 Raleigh Expedition is a volunteer programme for high that, the moment, until, when, while, we normally use a present
school and college-aged students. Read about one tense, not a future tense.
programme and answer the questions. A We often use the present simple to talk about a future
1 What does the community programme involve? action or state (not going to or will).
2 What are the benefits of taking part for the volunteers? B We use the present perfect when we refer to a completed
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action at a time in the future (not the future perfect).
C We use the present continuous when we refer to an action
in progress in the future (not the future continuous).
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in Nepal brings young volunteers and local communities
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together to improve access to water, sanitation and
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to join the Expedition, you’ll help create long-lasting

sustainable change within a community. We use the first conditional to refer to real or likely future
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When you arrive at Kathmandu airport, our local team
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Your work on the community project will start as soon
as you’ve completed your induction training. You will GRAMMAR BOOSTER P139
travel to a community in the Gorkha region which will
be your home for the next three weeks. During this 6 4.05 Listen to a voicemail message from Anya, a Raleigh
time, you’ll be living and working alongside the local volunteer. Make notes about the following points, then
community. 3You will experience the famous Nepalese compare your answers with a partner.
friendliness and hospitality the moment you arrive
1 meeting at the airport 4 getting to the accommodation
– everyone will be very happy to see you. You’ll be
working on different activities each day – for example, 2 arriving early 5 responding to the voicemail
helping to build toilets, constructing a handwashing 3 arriving in Kathmandu
station or improving access to a source of clean drinking
7 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Imagine you are going
water. Remember: If you’re volunteering with us, you’re
on a trip (e.g. a school exchange, a weekend field trip). Complete
creating long-lasting sustainable change.
the sentences, then share your ideas with another pair.
By the end of the Expedition, you’ll have made new
• The moment we arrive, … • While we’re staying
friends, learned new skills and had some amazing
experiences. So, if you’ve enjoyed yourself, let us know.
• As soon as I can, … there, …
• By the time we’ve • If we manage to …
completed … • If we make an effort to …
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Recognise a variety of phrases in order to understand the
4.6 READING writer’s point of view.
A short history of migration 4 Read the strategy. Then compare the pairs of
sentences. In which sentence does the writer avoid
1 What does the word migrate mean? Choose the best sounding too certain?
definition. Use a dictionary to check your answer. 1 A Humans appear to have arrived in Australasia about
A to travel frequently 45,000 years ago.
B to move from one place to another B Humans are known to have arrived in Australasia
C to escape from somewhere about 45,000 years ago.
2 A Ancient cave paintings found in Spain show that early
2 Test your knowledge with this quiz. Work in pairs.
humans understood art.
Answer the questions.
B Ancient cave paintings found in Spain suggest that
early humans understood art.
MIGRATION: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW? 3 A Many Europeans migrated to America; arguably, they
had more opportunities there.
B Many Europeans migrated to America; they certainly
1 Where in the world did the first modern humans
come from? had more opportunities there.
5 EXAM 4.06 Read the article again. Choose the
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migrate in the 19th and early 20th centuries?
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A Economic migration D Populating the planet
6 The writer … whether every country will cope with the
B The future of migration E Out of Africa
effects of climate change.
C Returning home F Exploiting the world
A knows C has doubts about
STRATEGY Recognising the writer’s point of view B would like to know D has no idea
When reading a text, it’s useful to recognise the writer’s 7 Unless we change our behaviour, the writer … it will be
attitude to the subject they are writing about. In more possible for us to keep living on Earth.
formal texts or articles, writers often use more objective or A would like confirmation that
tentative language to indicate a neutral attitude, or to avoid B has no evidence that
sounding too certain. This may include … C believes that
• verbs like appears, indicates, seems, suggests. D isn’t sure if
• modal verbs like could, may, might. 8 The writer thinks people … if they think we can migrate
• adverbs like arguably, possibly, understandably. to space to avoid the effects of climate change.
• phrases like It seems likely that …, It is by no means A are being foolish
certain that …, It is generally assumed / believed that …, B don’t understand the situation
It may be said that … C are realistic
D are too optimistic
4.6 READING
6 VOCABULARY Look at the highlighted words and phrases 7 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs or small groups.
in the article. Use a dictionary to check their meaning. Then Discuss the questions based on the information you read
use them to complete the sentences in your notebook. in the article.
1 The planet Mars is (... ) for humans, partly because there 1 Which parts of the world do you think people may have to
is too little oxygen in the atmosphere. migrate from in the future? For what reasons?
2 In recent years, we have seen an increase in (... ) such as 2 Which countries are they most likely to migrate to? Why?
hurricanes. 3 Do you think it will ever be possible for humans to migrate to
3 Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa find it difficult to grow another planet? Would you like to do this? Why? / Why not?
crops when there is a severe (... ).
8 MEDIATION A friend of yours is studying the history of
4 One of the long-term effects of ice melting in the Arctic migration and is interested in the article in Ex 6. They don’t
and Antarctic is (... ). speak English well, so you decide to send them a short summary
5 Poor harvests and rising prices can lead to (... ), which is (100 to 150 words) of the article in your own language.
one of the causes of migration.
6 Overcrowding in cities creates (... ) such as food, water
and fuel.
7 The region is extremely cold in winter, so it’s only (... ) for
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new land bridge into America, and within 5,000 years, In future, climate change will probably lead to more
they had occupied the whole continent. From about migration. If we continue to have rising sea levels, this
10,000 years ago, more and more people gave up their will cause permanent flooding in some cities and coastal
nomadic existence and started to live in permanent regions. Global warming also increases the risk of
settlements based on farming. The first towns and cities drought, making food production more uncertain. Large
started to appear. numbers of people moving around will increase pressure
3) on resources. It is by no means sure that all countries
(...
will be able to cope with this. If we don’t look after our
Some cities became very powerful, and their armies planet, it may eventually become uninhabitable. Some
invaded neighbouring regions. A few, like the Persians and people have suggested humans could migrate to other
the Romans, created huge empires which lasted hundreds planets in the future. However, it seems quite unrealistic
of years. This suggests that human societies have always to believe we will have developed the technology to
wanted to increase their wealth and their influence. From successfully do this in time to save ourselves. But there
the 16th century onwards, European countries such as are reasons to be optimistic. National governments
France, Spain and Great Britain built empires which took are working together to manage the effects of climate
over much of Africa, Asia and the Americas. Their aim was change. If they succeed, then extra-terrestrial migration
not only to acquire territory, but also to exploit the natural will not be necessary.
resources they found there. Unfortunately, this usually
happened at a cost to local people.
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4.7 GLOBAL SKILLS Understand trends shown in diagrams.
Identifying and analysing trends 5 4.07 Copy and complete the sentences about the
diagrams with words and phrases in Ex 4. Then listen again
1 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. and check.
1 Do you think there are more or fewer people living Speaker 1
outside their home country than 50 years ago? 1 As you can see, there has been a (... ) increase in
2 Do more people live in urban or rural areas? migration over the last 50 years.
3 Which parts of the world have seen the biggest increase 2 In the same period, there has been a 6% (... ) in the
in their urban population in the past 50 years? amount that each person’s income has grown.
2 4.07 Listen to three people presenting information Speaker 2
about migration. In your notebook, match the speakers to 3 This table shows us that over six decades there has been
diagrams A–C. a (... ) increase in the world’s rural population.
4 This is mirrored by a similar (... ) in the urban population.
A Changes in world rural and urban population 1950–2050 5 However, from about 2018, the rural population started
to (... ).
1950 1970 1990 2018 2030 2050
6 This corresponds to a sharp (... ) in the urban population
Rural population and the rise of so-called megacities.
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(billions)
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percentage of the world’s urban population living in
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B Distribution of world’s urban population by region 1950–2050 or
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100 -2 message from your cousin Luca, who has come to your
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I’m trying to find an affordable flat to rent, but it’s

3 4.07 Listen again and check your answers in Ex 1. difficult. There aren’t many available flats here and
they’re quite expensive. The problem is a big energy
4 VOCABULARY Check the meaning of the words and company has started building a new power station
phrases for talking about trends. In your notebook, match near the city and a lot of new workers have moved
words and phrases 1–6 to their opposite meanings A–F. into the area. That must be why the number of flats
has fallen and rents have increased so dramatically.
1 increase A slight / slightly
2 rise B dramatic / dramatically
3 go up C a downturn 9 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
4 steady / steadily D go down 1 What have you learned about describing trends?
5 sharp / sharply E fall 2 What have you learned about correlation and causation?
6 an upward trend F decrease 3 How might this information help you in the future?
Speculate about possible future events or situations. 4.8 SPEAKING
A stimulus-based discussion
A B C
1 Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss the STRATEGY Co-operating and contributing
questions.
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Co-operation in a discussion is when two or more people
1 What living situation does each photo illustrate?
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work together to reach agreement or make a decision about
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something. It means listening and responding to what other
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live at different stages in your life, and why?
people say as well as contributing your own ideas.
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to two students discussing where they will live in future PHRASEBOOK Commenting on someone’s opinion
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and answer the questions.
The only problem with that is … That sounds good.
A shortage of affordable accommodation in many towns or
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2 What do they agree is the main advantage for young
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I don’t think it’s realistic to expect that …

where the pauses will come in sentences 1–4.
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I can’t be the only one who thinks we’ll …

It’s perfectly possible that … 1 There’s definitely an advantage to living at home.
I can see myself -ing … 2 My cousin’s almost 30 and he still lives with his mum.
3 The good thing about that is we’ll be able to save more
3 Copy and complete the extracts from similar money.
conversations with a word from the Phrasebook. 4 There’s always a demand for well-qualified workers and
1 In future, I can see a (... ) where I move abroad to get the rents can’t keep going up.
kind of job I really want.
6 4.10 Listen and check. Then practise saying the
2 I can’t be the (... ) one who thinks we’ll all be living in more sentences using chunking.
energy-efficient homes in a few years’ time.
3 I can see (... ) taking a gap year between school and 7 EXAM Work in pairs. Look at the photos on page 150
university, and maybe doing some volunteering. and follow the instructions.
4 I don’t think it’s (... ) to expect that our parents will 8 REFLECT Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
continue to support us after we finish our education. 1 Did you do the task successfully? Why? / Why not?
5 From what I’ve read, there’s a strong (... ) that migration 2 Did you succeed in co-operating effectively? How?
will increase as more parts of the world become 3 Which phrases from the Phrasebooks did you use?
uninhabitable.

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4.9 WRITING Write an email to enquire about a volunteering opportunity.
A formal email of enquiry 3 In which paragraph does the writer …

1 ask for more information about volunteering?
1 Read the advert for a volunteering opportunity. If you 2 explain his future plans?
were considering applying, what information would you 3 request action from the charity?
provide about yourself? What information would you want 4 state his reason for writing?
to enquire about?
5 explain why he’s interested?
4 Find one more phrase in the email to complete each
category in the Phrasebook.
PHRASEBOOK Enquiring
Explaining your interest Requesting information
1)…
(... I wonder if you would
I should also mention that … mind … -ing.
3)…?
(...
Also, I would like to know …
Explaining future plans Requesting action
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STRATEGY Using formal register
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local schools and houses. You will be working hard and getting
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your hands dirty, but you will also learn some useful skills, and
In a formal email or letter, it is important to sound polite
by the end of your stay you will have helped to improve the
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and professional. You can do this by using …
educational facilities and home environment for local children.
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of buildings in Suva.
replace the underlined words in the sentences with a more
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work. My current situation is that I have just left school

1 I’ll probably travel for a while after I leave school.
and would like to gain experience of living abroad
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before I continue my education. I should also mention 2 Do you mind telling me how much the salary is?
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that I have some relevant skills; my father is a builder 3 And I need to say that I speak French.
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and I have worked for him during my school holidays. 4 I’d really like to speak to a careers adviser.
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I can provide evidence of this. 5 It’d be great if you could do that right away.
C It is my intention to go to university next September.
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the future. In all probability, I will seek employment in further information. Plan your email using the paragraph
the construction industry. structure in Ex 3 and the Phrasebook.
D I wonder if you would mind answering some questions.
I understand that if I am fortunate enough to be accepted, Volunteer opportunities in sustainable agriculture
I might be sharing a house with other volunteers. Could Our sustainable agriculture project is a great way to
you let me know if that is correct? Also, I would like to gain practical experience of farming. You will be helping
know more about the accommodation and approximately to improve farming techniques and practices in a local
how much the cost would be?
community. Volunteers can also help to educate families on
E I would appreciate speaking to one of your previous how to get the most produce from their small areas of land.
volunteers to learn more about the experience. Could
VIEW INFO
I ask you to send me the contact details of someone
suitable? I would be extremely grateful if you could
endeavour to do this as soon as possible, as I would 7 EXAM Write your email. Remember to use formal language.
like to apply in the next few days.
I look forward to hearing from you. 8 CHECK YOUR WORK Did you …
Yours faithfully, •
follow the paragraph structure?
Joseph Andrews •
include phrases from the Phrasebook?
•
use formal language?
•
check your spelling, grammar and punctuation?
4.10 REVIEW
Grammar 4 Complete the review with the words and phrases below.
There are three extra words.
1 Copy and complete the dialogues with the future perfect,
future continuous or future perfect continuous form of appeal assistance communal dependent
the verbs. settle settlement shelter standard of living
support network temporary wander
1 A I heard your family is moving house – is that right?
B Yes – by the time we move, we (... ) here for almost five
years. (be) The movie Nomadland tells the story of a woman called
Fern who lives in a small town in America. Most people
2 A Shall we meet at the sports centre at six? 1 ) on the local factory for work. When it
in the town are (...
B N o, sorry, I (... ) my homework by then. I’ll text you later. closes down, Fern receives no (... 2 ) from the owners and
(not finish) takes to the road, living in a converted cargo van. Without
3 A Is your dad really building your new house? much money, she has to take a number of (... 3 ) jobs in
B Y es, he’s promised that this time next year we (... ) in it. 4
order to maintain a basic (... ). In one job she meets other
(live) people in a similar situation, a community of travellers
4 A Joe is a really good guitarist, isn’t he? who travel the highways of America and work when they
5 ) to Fern at first, but she
need to. Their lifestyle doesn’t (...
B Well, he should be, really. By the end of this term, he
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a place where van owners meet up to socialise, share (... 8)
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friends and, in the end, decides to continue her road trip
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2 Aaron is a scout and he is going on a weekend expedition rather than return to her home town.
to earn his survival skills badge. Complete his social media
post. Choose the correct answer: A, B or C. or
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1 ) you good. I think 5 EXAM Complete the dialogue with one word in each gap.
worry. He says if it’s hurting, it (...
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6 A have completed B have been C be completing adventure – I’m looking forward to it.
completing Eva Well, it sounds great. Promise you’ll text me some
photos as (... 9 ) as you move in.
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3 Choose the correct alternative. Think & share

1 Modern houses are often equipped with the latest
remote control / smart appliances. 6 Work in pairs. Make a prediction about the future in
2 A small flat in the city centre is usually more affordable / relation to …
urban than a house in the suburbs. • your education and career.
3 They’ve removed the internal walls, so the whole ground • the place you’ll live in.
floor is open-plan / well equipped. • your family and/or friends.
4 Putting your home office under the staircase is • the technology you’ll use each day.
an ingenious / a restricted use of space.
5 The house is really convenient – it’s close to all the local
proportions / facilities.

Review 61
3–4 EXAM SKILLS
Listening 4 Online exercise videos have become very popular in

recent years.
EXAM STRATEGY FAR
When you do a True, False, Not Given task, think carefully when Online exercise videos are (... ) they used to be.
the statements are negative. It can be easy to get confused 5 Getting fit is more interesting than I had imagined.
and answer them wrongly. BORING
Getting fit (... ) I had imagined.
1 Read the strategy above. Then read the exam task
in Ex 2. Read the statements carefully. Which of them are Reading
negative?
EXAM STRATEGY
2 4.11 You will hear an interview with lifestyle coach Ben
Lodge. For each statement 1–8, write true (T), false (F) or When you match people to texts, read the descriptions of the
not given (NG). people carefully and underline the important information
1 Ben’s book is an international bestseller already. (... ) before you try to match them with suitable texts. Each person
may have two or three requirements that must all match.
2 Ben began taking an interest in sport after he was told he
had a serious illness. (... )
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learn about fitness. (... ) Decide which activity would be the most suitable for each
7 Ben doesn’t think people should continue with their or
person. There are three activities that you do not need.
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4 Alicia enjoys being outside, but finds walking or running
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4 For each question, copy and complete the second

sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first A If you enjoy team games, how about joining a basketball
sentence, using the word given. You must use between team in your area? We are looking for young people with
two and five words, including the word given.
commitment to the sport. Training takes places three
1 Every time I go to the gym I get fitter. evenings a week and there are matches most Saturdays.
THE Talk to one of our coaches or call us today.
The more time I spend in the gym, (... ) I get. B Fitness videos are becoming more and more popular
2 Cricket is far less popular here than it is in England. as people look for flexibility in their lives. Our videos
NOWHERE are designed to increase heart rate, stretch muscles and
Cricket (... ) popular here as it is in England. improve strength. There are workouts for all levels from
3 I don’t enjoy swimming nearly as much as I used to do. beginners to the super fit. Choose from 25 instructor-led
LESS videos and get fit in the comfort of your own home.
I find swimming (... ) I used to. C We’re looking for enthusiastic people to join our early
morning running group. Most of us have been running
for several years, so the standard is quite high, but there’s
no pressure to come every day. No need to call first
either, come and find us in Green Park any morning at six.

3–4 EXAM SKILLS
D The climbing centre has the largest climbing wall in 8 Work in pairs. Look at the two photos of people
the area. We open at weekends only and offer group doing exercise. Say why you think they have chosen to do
courses or one-to-one climbs with qualified instructors. these activities and how you think they are feeling.
Climbing a wall isn’t as exciting as climbing rocks and
mountains, so we also offer opportunities to climbers
who have achieved a certain standard to go on
mountain climbing courses in Wales.
E Aqua Aerobics, or water fitness, is a great way to give
yourself a full body workout without putting too much
stress on your body. The water provides support for
your muscles which is beneficial for older people or
those with injuries. For details, please see our website.
F Have you ever thought about learning to ski? Why
not come along to the dry ski slope? We offer courses
to give you all the necessary skills as well as the
self-confidence to get you ready for the ski trip of your
dreams. Courses have a maximum of eight people and
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They seem … because … Think of one idea in favour and one idea against each
statement.
1 Exercising every day is bad for you.
2 Dangerous sports should be banned.
3 Competitive sport is a bad idea for children.
4 Students do too much sport at school.
10 Read the title for an opinion essay about exercising.
Make notes of your ideas about the topic.
Many young people are going to the gym rather than taking
part in team sports. Is this a good or a bad idea?
Write your opinion essay using your notes and giving
reasons for your point of view.

Exam skills 63
Technology A podcast about Your digital footprint A website review
Technology and the streaming
SPEAKING VISION 360°
environment
READING Giving a presentation A health or well-being app
GRAMMAR An article about
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and discuss the questions.
1 Which devices do you use in a typical day? Which one do
you use most?
3 VOCABULARY 5.01 Check the meaning of the
2 Have you ever considered spending a day without your
words and phrases in bold. Then watch or listen again and
devices? Why? / Why not? answer the questions.
3 Which technology do you think has had the biggest effect 1 What examples of advances in technology does Zaki give?
on everyday life? Why?
2 What does Yasmin say is her favourite gadget?
2 5.01 Watch or listen. In your notebook, match 3 Why does Joe say he’s ‘a total geek’ when it comes to
the people to the device or technology they discuss. technology?
Yasmin (... ) Joe (... ) Daisy (... ) Zaki (... ) 4 What examples of input does Yasmin suggest?
A B C D 5 What examples of artificial intelligence does Joe give?
6 According to Joe, what do automatic updates do?
7 Why does Daisy describe herself as a technophobe?
8 What example of wearable technology does Daisy own?
9 Why is streaming Zaki’s favourite technology?
Talk about technology. 5.1 VOCABULARY
4 Copy and complete the sentences with the words 6 EXAM Choose the correct answer: A, B or C.
and phrases in bold in Ex 3.
1 I pay ten euros a month for this (... ) service and
I can watch as many films as I want online. Comments
2 If your laptop isn’t working properly, check for (... ) Katia

to make sure you have the latest software. I love gaming and I’ve just discovered this
1 ). I found it when I was (...
little (... 2 ) the internet
3 The petrol engine, nuclear power and television
were all important (... ) in the 20th century. one day. It allows you to fix your phone to your
game console. It’s a simple but (... 3 ) idea that
4 My grandad hates computers and doesn’t
solves a problem – where to put your phone
have a mobile phone – he’s a real (... ). when you need both hands for gaming. So, for
5 Some people are worried about (... ), but the ability me, it’s been totally (... 4)
of some machines to think and act like humans
makes life easier for us in many ways.
1 A input B gadget C geek
6 Ollie is a total technology (... ) – he’s really into
2 A streaming B updating C browsing
computers and spends all his time reading
about them. 3 A artificial B innovative C wearable
4 A game-changing B high-tech C automatic
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2 A hard to understand B obvious
This smartwatch is expensive, clever 3 A luxury item B item of equipment
and extremely complex – it can do 4 A understand B see both sides of
5 things no other watch can do. 5 A it isn’t difficult to understand B it’s extremely technical
My parents love their new robot vacuum 8 Think of a device, a gadget or an advance in technology (but
cleaner – the controls are so easy to not your smartphone!). Make notes about what it is, what it can
do, why you like it and how life would be different without it.
6 understand, and anyone can operate it.
9 Work in groups. Describe your item from Ex 8 to the
The university’s new computer system uses group. The group have to guess what you are describing.
7 the most advanced technology available.
10 THINK & SHARE Work in the same groups.
Discuss the questions.
1 What did you think about the gadgets the others chose?
2 Which do you think was the most …
• high-tech? • innovative? • significant? • user-friendly?
3 Would you describe any as game-changing? Why? / Why not?
5.2 GRAMMAR Use second and third conditionals and conjunctions to talk
about technology.
Second and third conditionals; 3 Rewrite the sentences using the second or third
conditional so that the meaning does not change.
conjunctions: alternatives to if 1 Because she wasn’t wearing her fitness tracker, Ailsa
didn’t know how much her heart rate had increased.
1 Read the post and the comments from an online
forum. Answer the questions. 2 Drones aren’t allowed in public places, so we can’t use
one to film tomorrow’s football match.
1 Which comments talk about a positive aspect of
technology and which highlight possible problems? 3 Isla forgot to charge her phone before she went out, so
she wasn’t able to call her friend.
2 How similar are the comments to your own views?
4 My parents bought a lot of CDs when they were young,
FORUM because music streaming wasn’t available.
4 Copy and complete the rules with the highlighted
As part of a class project, we asked our parents
conjunctions in Ex 1.
for their views on technology. We got some
interesting replies. Here are some examples. Conjunctions: alternatives to if
A It wouldn’t have been so easy to work or study from We can use certain conjunctions in place of if in
home if my friends and I had wanted to do that 20 conditional sentences.
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Grammar animation
We use the second conditional to talk about imaginary 1 not have (... ) —> no global (... ) / weather forecasting –
or unlikely situations and their results. less (... )
We use if + past simple in the conditional clause and 2 use (... ) computers —> be a lot safer and easier
would / could / might + infinitive in the result clause.
If I lost my phone, it would be a disaster. 3 manage to send people to Mars —> not (... ) on Earth
We use the third conditional to talk about imaginary 4 use money to deal with (... ) challenges —> make
situations in the past and to say how a situation could
more sense
have been different.
We use if + past perfect in the conditional clause and
would / could / might have + past participle in the result 8 THINK & SHARE Work in small groups. Discuss
clause. the situations below. In your discussion, make statements
If I’d known your number, I would have texted you. using conditionals and conjunctions.
• Your school or college wants to change to teaching online.
• You think someone may have stolen your personal data.
• You are offered a place on a short flight into space.
Distinguish between supporting and contrasting information. 5.3 LISTENING
Streaming 3 EXAM 5.03 Read the strategy. Then listen again and
choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D.
1 Read the introduction to a podcast about 1 What is the main reason Ben says he would go to the cinema?
streaming services. Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. A He has seen too many films online.
1 What differences are there between watching a film on B To see a film he couldn’t watch online.
your device at home and going to the cinema? C Because it’s a different experience from watching online.
2 How is music streaming different from the way people used D If he wanted to watch films 24 hours a day.
to buy music for a) the consumers and b) the musicians?
2 What point does Zoe make to support her view that streaming
3 Is studying online as effective as face-to-face learning? services make it too easy to find something to watch?
A Streaming services are very easy to browse.
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C Too much time on screen is not healthy.
MyMedia Podcast, 17 April D Parents don’t always check what their kids are watching.
3 Zoe agrees that music streaming is great for consumers –
what does she say about its effect on musicians?
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education. The way we watch TV and films, listen to B It is cheaper than going to study at university.
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buying CDs and face-to-face learning. 3 One of the best things about university is the (... ) with
other students.
STRATEGY Distinguishing between supporting
and contrasting information 4 The widespread use of computers, mobile phones and the
internet has been described as a (... ).
To understand the structure of a spoken text, it’s useful to 5 For people who can’t travel, (... ) is an ideal way to study.
be able to tell when a speaker is adding new information to
support a point or introducing contrasting information to 6 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
argue against it. When supporting or contrasting information 1 Amongst your friends, has streaming films become more
is added, linking words are often used. For example: popular than going to the cinema? Why? / Why not?
• in addition, needless to say, on top of that, furthermore 2 Apart from streaming, how can new bands or musicians
(supporting information). make money from their music?
• having said that, however, on the other hand, although 3 What type of schools benefit most from online classes?
(contrasting information). Where might online learning cause serious challenges?

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5.4 VOCABULARY Talk about the effects of technology on the environment.
Technology and the environment 4 VOCABULARY Copy and complete the sentences
with the correct form of the remaining words in
1 EXAM List three positive and three negative effects that bold from the article.
modern technology has had on the environment. Use the ideas below. 1 Air pollution in cities is (... ) the health of many
people, especially children.
air transport email mobile phones music downloads
2 It’s better to recycle or (... ) old phones or
software downloads the internet working from home
laptops – we shouldn’t just (... ) them like rubbish.
3 Repairing our devices is more (... ) than replacing
2 Read the article about the effects of technology on the environment.
them with new ones.
Can you explain the double meaning of ‘cost the Earth’ in the title?
4 We need to (... ) more electricity from wind, water
NEWS and sunlight, which are all (... ) sources of energy.
TOP STORIES WORLD SPORT ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY LIFESTYLE 5 Using fossil fuels to produce power for data
centres is no longer (... ) because the supply of
them is limited.
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year, with many ending up as waste in a landfill site. Unless we start to or
words from Ex 3 and 4.
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to continue to use technology without endangering our planet. In the care of them?
meantime, we must all be aware of the real cost of our technology use. 11) – once
Unfortunately, many materials are not (...
you’ve used them, they can’t be replaced. However,
3 VOCABULARY Check the meaning of the words in bold in the article.
there are things we can do, like planting new trees to
In your notebook, match eight of them to the correct meaning. 12).
balance the effects of (...
1 the activity of buying or using products or resources
2 materials like oil, rubber or cotton, which are used to produce
something else 7 MEDIATION Work in pairs. Imagine you
3 a slow increase in the Earth’s temperature are spending the day with your grandparents.
4 energy not created from fossil fuels They are worried about the environmental
consequences of digital technology, but find some
5 a place where rubbish is buried
of the issues difficult to understand. Tell them the
6 things which are found in nature and can be used for economic gain kind of changes they and others in your country
7 the amount of carbon dioxide that people’s activities produce could make, using information from Ex 2 and 6.
8 cutting down or burning trees to clear an area of land
Use mixed conditionals to talk about important inventions. 5.5 GRAMMAR
Mixed conditionals 4 Complete the facts about lithium with phrases A–D.
1 Look at the photos and the title of the article in Ex 2. Why is

lithium such an important raw material?
DID YOU KNOW … ?
1 Lithium was discovered by Swedish chemist Johan
Arfwedson in 1817. If Arfwedson hadn’t realised
lithium was a new element, we …
2 Lithium mining causes problems with
freshwater supplies. However, it’s likely
that if there was a more sustainable way
2 Read the text quickly. Check your ideas in Ex 1 and answer the to produce lithium, companies …
questions. 3 Lithium is the lightest metal. This means
1 What is the advantage of products made with lithium? lithium-ion batteries can store a lot of energy in
2 What is one disadvantage of lithium? proportion to their weight. If lithium was heavier, it …
4 Lithium-ion batteries can be recharged many times. If
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material was, what would you say? Gold, perhaps? Or oil? In fact, the or
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according to what they say. Use mixed conditionals.

3 Read the rules. In your notebook, match the highlighted 1 What would life be like without the internet?
sentences in the text to the mixed conditionals A and B. 2 How would we communicate if rechargeable
batteries hadn’t been invented?
Mixed conditionals
3 What is the environmental cost of new technology?
Grammar animation 4 Why does one speaker think the most important
Mixed conditionals are a mix of second and third conditional recent development is antibiotics?
sentences. There are two types and we use them to talk about … 5 What is a negative point about the way we have used
A the present consequences of a hypothetical past situation. antibiotics?
If I had paid for a subscription service, I would spend all my 6 What is the reality about the way humans have
free time watching films. (= I didn’t subscribe to a streaming treated the planet?
service, so I don’t spend all my free time watching films.)
8 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Talk about
B the effects of a hypothetical present situation on the past.
how life would have been different without the
If they cared about the environment, they would have used inventions below.
fewer natural resources. (= They don’t care about the
environment, so they have used a lot of natural resources.) cars credit cards microwaves planes plastic
robots satellites televisions washing machines
Unit 5 69
5.6 READING Recognise and understand topic sentences in a text.
Quitting social media 5 5.06 Read the article again. Are the sentences
true (T), false (F) or not given (NG)?
1 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. 1 Generation Z have an automatic understanding of
1 Which social media platforms do you use (e.g. Twitter, the internet and social media.
Instagram)? 2 The writer of the article is uncertain as to why
2 How much time do you spend on social media in a typical day? some people quit social media.
3 Look at the social media facts. Do any of them surprise you? Why? 3 At least 50% of young people who took part in
research had some doubts about social media.
63%
of UK schoolchildren would 4 Users of social media sometimes feel they have to
be happy if social media exaggerate the positive things about themselves
had never been invented. and their lives.
5 There’s no proof that social media has a significant
Seven out of 10 young people think a pop-up warning effect on users’ mental health.
telling them they’ve been online too long is a good idea. 6 Some teenagers want to quit or take a break
from social media in order to spend more time
studying.
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95% of US teenage boys and
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their amazing social lives and they always
seem so happy. It makes me anxious
3 Read the strategy. Which is the topic sentence in paragraph A
of the article? because my life isn’t like that. Also, I have
exams next month and I can’t concentrate
4 EXAM In your notebook, match topic sentences 1–6 to on studying. I’m feeling really stressed.
paragraphs B–F. There is one extra sentence. Maybe if I wasn’t on social media, I would
1 One reason why people are quitting is the effect of social media be happier. What do you think?
use on mental well-being.
2 Then there is the need to protect privacy.
3 Social media is also an important tool for business.
4 Recent research into young people’s attitudes to social media 8 MEDIATION Work in pairs. Your teacher
has asked you to prepare a short presentation for
has found evidence of this growing trend.
younger students in the school on the potential
5 When all your friends are using social media, it can be hard risks of using social media and the benefits of
to break free. spending less time on screens. Prepare your
6 There are also signs that users are concerned about time. presentation using ideas from this lesson and your
own ideas.
5.6 READING
Why teenagers are turning their backs on social media

A If you asked most parents and teachers, they would probably D (... ) Some teenagers I spoke to say they are considering
agree that teenagers are addicted to communicating via social leaving or taking a break from social media to
media on their phones. But there is now increasing evidence concentrate on more fulfilling activities away from
that some teenagers may be falling out of love with social their screen. If you’re studying for exams and your
media. Generation Z have never experienced a world without only free time is spent online, that simply isn’t healthy.
the internet. They have grown up with Facebook, Twitter, Increasingly, teenagers are coming to the conclusion
Instagram and Snapchat, and have adapted to each new platform that they would be better off going outdoors, playing
as it came along. So, why are things changing? Is it because a sport or seeing actual friends face to face. As Anastasia
friend is obsessed with getting likes on Instagram? Are they puts it, ‘If you had limited free time, why would you
upset by online bullying? Or do they just want to have a normal spend it scrolling through other people’s profiles?’
conversation? Whatever the reason, it seems that, increasingly,
E (... ) Generation Z have lived their entire lives online,
teenagers are electing to quit social media.
ever since their parents posted photos of them as
g.
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said they would be happy if social media had never been invented. situation in which everyone knows everything about
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media platforms, or were considering doing so. Simultaneously, can be shared, and some platforms have apps that allow
research has also revealed that social media use amongst older or
friends to track each other. Schools are now educating
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5.7 GLOBAL SKILLS Explore ideas for creating a positive digital footprint.
Your digital footprint 5 VOCABULARY Complete the tips about managing your digital
footprint with the words below. Do they include any of your ideas
1 Read the social media post. If you replied, in Ex 4?
what private information would you give away?
background check hacking inactive privacy settings
Who might that be useful to, and why?
required information respectful tag traces untag
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30 mins NINE TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR
DIGITAL FOOT
FOOTPRINT
Google yourself! Type your name into search engines and look
1 at the results. Make sure there are no surprises!
a )! If you don’t want strangers to see your posts

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Build a positive footprint. If you know that future colleges and
or false (F)? Correct the false ones.
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a digital footprint.
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positive impression.
2 Your passive footprint is added to every time
you use the internet.
3 Information from your online activity is 6 Work in pairs. Write down the last five things you did online.
interesting to advertisers, criminals and Compare your lists and discuss your digital footprint using
employers. vocabulary from Ex 5.
4 Criminals can only steal your personal data
if you actively share it online. 7 MEDIATION Your younger cousin has recently got a smartphone
5 Old posts and photos only stay available and has started browsing the internet and using social media.
However, you are concerned that they are not aware of the risks of
online for a short time.
leaving a digital footprint online. Write a short text message to them,
4 Work in pairs. Think of ways you can explaining what a digital footprint is and how to manage it safely.
manage your digital footprint. Use information
from the podcast and your own experience.
8 THINK & SHARE Work in small groups. Discuss how you
could actively build a positive digital footprint that shows your
Make three suggestions for the rest of the class.
strengths and interests and impacts your future in a good way.
Then share your ideas with the class.

Use signposting phrases in a presentation. 5.8 SPEAKING
Giving a presentation PHRASEBOOK Signposting a presentation

1 Work in pairs. Read the quote and discuss Introducing the topic
the questions. In this presentation, I’m going to talk about …
In my talk today, I’m going to tell you about …
Modern technology owes ecology an apology. The subject of my presentation is …
Dr Alan M. Eddison, ecologist This presentation will be about …
Giving an outline of the structure
1 What do you think the quote means? Do you agree? My talk will be in three parts.
2 In what ways has technology harmed our environment? I’ll be looking at three areas.
3 How do you think technology can help to save the planet? Firstly, / In the first part, …
Look at the photos and think about how our individual Secondly, / Then in the second part, …
lifestyles are linked to energy use and wildlife protection. Finally, / In the final section, (I’ll talk about) …
Introducing a new point / section
To begin, …
I’d like to start by talking about …
Let’s move on to …
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3 5.09 Listen to the rest of the presentation and answer
the questions. • How technology has changed the way we learn
1 What three alternative sources of energy can be used to • How to stay safe online
replace fossil fuels? • The advantages and disadvantages of giving up social media
2 What three ways in which technology helps to protect 7 EXAM Work in small groups. Take turns to give your
wildlife does the speaker mention? presentations. Make sure you use signposting phrases from
3 What are four examples of how technology allows people the Phrasebook to organise your presentation clearly.
to change to a more sustainable lifestyle? When you listen to other presentations, make a note of
a question to ask at the end.
STRATEGY Organising a presentation
8 REFLECT Work in the same groups. Discuss the
When giving a presentation, it’s important to ensure that you
questions.
have a clear structure: introduction, main body, conclusion.
Use signposting phrases to explain the purpose and structure
1 Did you manage to communicate the information clearly?
of your presentation and to join the different parts together. 2 Did your presentation have a clear structure:
In particular, make it clear when you have finished discussing introduction, main body, conclusion?
one point and are starting a new one. This will make it easier 3 Did you use signposting phrases from the Phrasebook?
for your audience to follow what you are saying. 4 Did you use vocabulary associated with technology from
© Oxford Universitythis unit?
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5.9 WRITING Use a range of phrases to write a balanced review.
A website review 4 Read the review again and match headings 1–5 to
paragraphs A–E in your notebook.
1 Work in pairs. Read the advert. If you wrote a review, 1 What Quintekit does 4 Introducing Quintekit
which website would you write about, and why? What 2 My personal criticisms 5 What I like about Quintekit
would you say? 3 My recommendations
5 Copy and complete the Phrasebook with the words below.
What’s your favourite website? Which phrases are used in the review?
Write a review of a website you visit regularly. Tell us
appeals appreciate drawback enhance favourite
why you find it useful or enjoyable. And let us know
feature impressed purpose range stands out
what isn’t so good about it. Send your review to
editor@websitereviews.net.uk.
PHRASEBOOK Reviewing a website
Introduction and brief description
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A Give the name of the website. A website I really (... 2 ) is …
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emphasise a point, or to soften a negative statement.
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want to watch really easily. What really stands out is that

I think this is an absolutely brilliant feature.
the platform’s algorithms learn what you’re interested
in and suggest other videos you might enjoy. Another The design is slightly disappointing.
positive feature is the design – it looks extremely attractive
and the way the videos are presented is clear and logical. 6 Read the strategy. Then look at the highlighted adverbs.
Do they emphasise or soften the writer’s opinion?
D On the negative side, there are often adverts before
and during the videos. I know some people find these 7 You are going to write a similar review of a website. Make
slightly annoying, but actually it’s easy to skip them. notes about its function and features, what you like and do
Another slight drawback is that, for me personally, some not like about it, and how you think it could be improved.
of the video suggestions are not especially interesting
or useful. Also, I’m not keen on the way some people 8 EXAM Write your review using the paragraph structure
use the ‘comment’ feature – rude or negative comments in Ex 4.
don’t improve the user experience and seem somewhat
pointless. 9 CHECK YOUR WORK Did you …
E If you’re fascinated by technology, or want to understand • use a five-part paragraph structure?

more about it, I would definitely recommend visiting • include both positive and negative views, and
Quintekit. To be honest, I would like to see fewer adverts recommendations?
as I think this would make it a significantly more positive • use phrases from the Phrasebook?
experience. Overall, though, Quintekit is an excellent
• use adverbs to emphasise or soften your comments?
website and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
5.10 REVIEW
Grammar 4 Copy and complete the sentences with the words and
phrases below. There are two extra words or phrases.
1 Choose the correct alternative.
alternative energy consumption deforestation
1 If I knew / had known you were interested in
dispose of endanger global warming landfill
nanotechnology, I’d have sent you that article.
natural resources raw materials renewable reuse
2 I wouldn’t give up my smartphone to help the planet
unless / provided that everyone else did too. 1 Unless we reduce our energy (... ), global warming will
3 Georgia would have gone / go to university if she hadn’t continue to increase.
been offered a great job with a new tech company. 2 Almost half of the UK’s electricity is generated from wind,
4 Unless / Supposing you couldn’t use social media for a solar power and other (... ) sources of energy.
week, how would you manage? 3 China has more (... ) than any other country, including coal,
5 You couldn’t have bought that gadget more cheaply, wood and valuable metals.
even if / as long as you’d spent hours searching online. 4 The need for more land for agriculture is the main cause of
6 Would you buy / have bought fewer clothes if you knew (... ) around the world.
it would reduce your carbon footprint? 5 The main (... ) needed to make computer chips are silicon,
7 If this gadget wasn’t / hadn’t been so user-friendly, a plastic and copper.
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technophobe like me wouldn’t be able to operate it. 6 A rise in sea levels caused by (... ) would threaten coastal
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animal species.
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everything about the history of computing. it consumed would still make a big contribution to your
A gadget B geek C technophobe carbon (...12).
3 These smart glasses are like having a computer in front of

your eyes – they’re a great example of … technology.
A significant B wearable C artificial Think & share
4 The first version of this device was complicated and
difficult to operate – this version is simpler and far more … 6 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
A sophisticated. B innovative. C user-friendly. 1 Can you think of any other inventions or scientific
developments that came from military technology?
5 Freya often … different news websites to find out what is
happening around the world. 2 Discuss when and why these technologies might have been
invented and how life would be different if they did not exist.
A updates B browses C streams
6 It’s important to allow automatic … on your phone, as compass laser telescope thermometer
this will keep it secure and working efficiently.
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Learn about how technology is changing the way our
5 brains work and create an app for young people.
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3 ALL HOTSPOTS Explore the hotspots. In
which hotspot can you find the following? When using a GPS, we are merely following instructions without
1 a negative effect of a particular piece of the need to pay attention to the streets around us. The technology
technology 1 ), it warns us about (...
advises us on the quickest (... 2 ) on the road
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improves brain areas linked to (...5 ), navigation, and planning.
4 a job that can have a positive effect on the brain
5 a video about the effects on our brain of one 6 Work in pairs.
particular technology Student A: Go online and open a maps application. Ask your partner
for directions between two locations in your town or city. Check their
answer using the map and give help if needed.
Student B: Try and give your partner directions without looking
at the map. Then swap roles.

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the people described in statements 1–4 below. • what the apps do • their pros and cons
1 Marcia feels anxious and worried about her exams. • who uses them
2 Tim often lacks energy and feels he’s not getting STEP 3
enough vitamins and minerals in his diet. Brainstorm features that your app could have to help people
3 Alisha wonders why she never feels rested when she with the problem you chose. Decide on three features to
wakes up each morning. include on it. Make notes.
4 Carlos would like to get fitter but lacks motivation. STEP 4
10 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Discuss the Think of a name for your app and a slogan or short sentence for it.
questions. Explain your answers. Then make a poster or digital presentation to promote it.
1 Having studied this lesson, has your answer to Ex 1 Include the name, slogan, features and anything else you think
changed? is important.
2 Do you think technology can have both negative and STEP 5 SHARE IT!
positive effects on your health and well-being? Present your app to the class. Make sure each member of the
3 Should technology companies be made responsible group speaks. Listen to the other presentations. Which app do
for any negative effects their products have on people? you think is the most useful and interesting? Why?

Vision 360° 77
Spending money A podcast about Understanding the A for and against essay
Online shopping minimalism small print
DOCUMENTARY
GRAMMAR READING SPEAKING Keeping it local
The passive: all tenses Four texts about Asserting your rights
Verbs with two objects in the fast fashion as a customer
passive GRAMMAR BOOSTER P142–143
The passive: advanced forms
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1 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. 3 6.01 Watch or listen again. Are the sentences
1 What kind of things do you spend money on? true (T) or false (F)?
2 Do you think you’re good with money? 1 Yasmin and Zaki have been inspired by a documentary
3 In what ways do you ever waste money? about minimalism to save money.
2 Zaki persuades Yasmin to give up gaming completely.
2 6.01 Watch or listen. Answer the questions. Write
3 Zaki is going to change his eating habits.
Yasmin or Zaki.
4 Zaki is planning on getting his family involved in the
Who …
challenge.
1 thinks the no-spend challenge means spending no
5 Zaki intends to continue taking the bus to school every
money at all? (... )
day.
2 spends money on gaming each week? (... )
6 Yasmin has plans for how she’ll limit how much she
3 tries to be careful with money? (... ) spends every day.
4 is hopeless at managing money? (... ) 7 Zaki can’t still stream films while he’s on the challenge.
5 suggests having a saving competition? (... ) 8 Yasmin would like to buy a new games console.
Talk about spending and not spending money. 6.1 VOCABULARY
4 REAL ENGLISH Choose the correct meaning for the 9 Work in pairs. Are any of the sentences in Ex 8
phrases in italics. true, or nearly true, for you? Which ones? Give examples
1 When we say something won’t break the bank, it costs where possible.
a lot of / little money. 10 Complete the blog post with one word in each gap.
2 It all adds up means that you will eventually spend a
large / small amount of money. THE MONEY BLOG
3 If someone spends money like water, they spend money in
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large / small quantities.
4 If you are strapped for cash, you have a lot of / little money.
5 If you save money for a rainy day, you keep it to spend in
bad weather / unexpected situations.
6 If you have your eye on something, you
are thinking about buying it / have already bought it.
5 VOCABULARY Work in pairs. Check the meaning of the
words and phrases below. Which things is Zaki going to
stop spending money on for his challenge?
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✓ exercise, such as an annual gym (...
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5 ) the non-essentials like …
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3 I owe ✓ You will identify your bad habits. Once you become aware of
4 Most students are the amount you used to waste, you’ll be determined to spend
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5 I’m trying to build up
6 I generally use up ✓ You will find new ways to fill your time. Instead of wasting time
browsing websites, you can check out your local charity shops
7 If I were to cut out 10) stuff.
for some unusual (...
8 I need to get
A month is about long enough to get your spending
A the things I already have before buying new. 11) control. The sooner you start, the better!
(...
B my savings account so that I can buy something I have
my eye on.
C non-essentials, I’d stop buying snacks. 11 EXAM MEDIATION One of your friends has told
D my money wisely so that I don’t get into debt. you that they really need to cut down on their spending.
E track of my finances all the time. You think the no-spend challenge would be really good
F my spending under control as soon as possible. for them. Write them a message, summarising in your own
G a friend money for some pizzas we bought. words what the challenge is and what its benefits are.
H on a limited budget unless they work as well.
6.2 GRAMMAR Use passive forms to talk about personal finance apps.
The passive: all tenses 4 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct passive
1 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. 1 His credit card (... ), so he had to pay in cash. (reject)
1 Do you use apps to track your fitness / screen time, etc.? 2 The money (... ) by the end of the week. (transfer)
What apps do you use? 3 She couldn’t take out any money because the cash
2 Do you think you would find a personal finance app machine (... ). (repair)
useful? Why? / Why not? 4 They’ve cancelled my order, but the money (... ) yet.
3 What would you expect a finance app to do? (not refund)
2 Read Yasmin’s blog post about her progress in the 5 My bank branch is closed because it (... ). (modernise)
no-spend challenge. Answer the questions. 6 I checked my account to see if the payment (... ). (make)
1 How is she getting on? 7 Contactless payments (... ) in most places these days.
2 What is she hoping to try next? (accept)
3 Why isn’t she ready for the alternative she’s found? 5 Read the rules. Then find an example of a passive sentence
with two objects in Yasmin’s blog.
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pleased to hear from you!
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3 What money can he spend?

4 What is the advantage of the card in an emergency?
3 Study the highlighted passive forms in Yasmin’s blog post. 5 What motivates him to save money?
Then copy and complete the rules. Which tense do the 8 EXAM Would you like to use a phone app like the
highlighted passive forms use? one the student describes? Why? / Why not?
The passive 9 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Discuss the
Grammar animation statements. Do you agree with them? Why? / Why not?
1 We use the passive to focus on the action, not who or 1 In the past, fewer non-essentials were bought by most
what performs it. If we want to mention who or what did families.
the action, we use (... ). 2 Young people aren’t given enough money by their
2 We form the passive with the correct form of the verb parents these days.
(... ) and the past participle. 3 Nothing will be paid for in cash in the future.
3 We can use the passive in most tenses, but the
only continuous passive forms we use are the (... )
continuous and the past continuous.

Draw conclusions from a podcast about minimalism. 6.3 LISTENING
Less is more STRATEGY Drawing conclusions from what we hear
1 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Discuss what you Listening texts contain information that is not directly
think the quote means. Do you agree with it? stated but can be inferred from the information we are
given. We can understand and draw conclusions from the
The consumption society has made us feel that information by thinking about the context and analysing
happiness lies in having things, and has failed to what we have heard.
teach us the happiness of not having things.
Elise M. Boulding, Norwegian American sociologist 4 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
1 Are all your possessions important to you or do you have
2 EXAM 6.04 Listen to a podcast about minimalism. things you don’t really need?
Complete the notes with no more than three words for 2 What do you think are the advantages of living in a cabin in
each gap. the woods? Would you like to try it? Why? / Why not?
3 Which possessions do you think Joshua and Ryan got rid
of? Which ones do you think they kept?
4 Do you think you would benefit from the KonMari method?
Minimalism Why? / Why not?
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Then listen again and write down in your notebook the • what minimalists believe.
statements that can be inferred from the information you • what they spend their money on.
hear. Which information from the recording allows you to
infer this?
• how to become a minimalist.
1 In general, minimalists are not in favour of a consumer 8 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Discuss the
society. questions.
2 Henry David Thoreau found somewhere to live in the 1 What’s your opinion of consumerism? Why?
woods by chance. 2 Would you like to become a minimalist? Why? / Why not?
3 Minimalists don’t usually spend a lot of money on the 3 If you had to get rid of most of your possessions, what
things they buy. would you definitely keep?
4 Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus had 4 What do you understand by ‘less is more’? What other areas
collected a lot of stuff before they became minimalists. do you think it might apply to, apart from lifestyle?
5 Joshua and Ryan both gave up their original jobs in order
to promote minimalism.
6 TV shows about minimalism are popular these days.

Unit 6 81
6.4 VOCABULARY Talk about shopping trends.
Social commerce
at a charity shop at a shopping centre online on social media
1 Work in pairs. Look at the photos. What do 3 Work in pairs. Answer the questions.
you think are the advantages and disadvantages of
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a delivery option and pay. As with normal online negative experience of shopping on social media? Why?
shopping, they are immediately sent a (... 4 ) and, once
their items are dispatched, they receive a (...5 ) so that 6 EXAM MEDIATION Work in pairs. An English friend has
they can track their package. asked you how to purchase a product on social media. Prepare
an explanation about the process and give them some tips on
As well as retail companies, private individuals have also
what they should be careful about. Think about …
started using social media to sell things to each other.
Whether the product is a bracelet made by a jewellery • prices. • the purchasing process. • delivery.
maker or a second-hand item sold by an individual, 7 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
social media users can often pick up a bargain. To
6 ), the seller often arranges to meet the 1 Have you, or has anyone you know, ever purchased a product
cut out (...
on social media? What kind of experience did they have?
buyer at an agreed location to hand over the item. In
general, social media makes it much easier to carry out 2 Do you generally prefer shopping online or at physical stores?
transactions like these, because sellers and buyers have Why?
direct contact with each other. 3 What kind of products do you think would sell best on social
media? Why?

Use advanced passives to talk about digital currencies. 6.5 GRAMMAR
The passive: advanced forms 3 Read the rules. Then, in your notebook, match sentences a–f in the
article to rules 1–4. Three sentences match to one of the rules.
1 Work in pairs. Read the statements about
bitcoin below. Which do you think are true? The passive: advanced forms
1 Bitcoin is the only digital currency available. Grammar animation
2 Bitcoin can be used to purchase products on the 1 We can use passive structures after modal verbs.
internet. We use modal verb + be + past participle for a present situation.
3 Using a digital currency can be risky. We use modal verb + have been + past participle for a past
4 Adults know more about bitcoin than teenagers. situation.
2 We use be + past participle after verbs followed by the
2 Read the article and compare your answers in Ex 1.
infinitive (e.g. hope, need, want, would like).
Were you right?
3 We use being + past participle after verbs followed by a
gerund (e.g. enjoy, like, hate, mind, prefer).
We use the same form after prepositions.
4 We can use the passive form of the verbs believe, say and
think, etc. to introduce ideas and opinions.
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How safe is it to use bitcoin? 6 Write sentences with advanced passive structures.
One disadvantage of using bitcoin is the possibility 1 it / rumour / cryptocurrencies / replace / cash / in the future
of losing your digital wallet. If the electronic device 2 students / should / teach / personal finance at school
containing the wallet is stolen, you will no longer have 3 young people / prefer / give / money in cash
access to your bitcoin. Some experts advise against
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5 most people / don’t like / tell / what to spend their money on
all transactions are put into a special code.
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Ex 6. Do you agree with them? Why? / Why not?
It is said that teenagers always look to their
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be the case. Around f half of the parents who agreed
to be interviewed for a recent study said their son
or daughter knew more about bitcoin than they did.
Some even admitted asking their teenage children
for investment advice.
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6.6 READING Recognise functional language to identify purpose in four texts.
Fast fashion STRATEGY R

ecognising functional language to
identify purpose
When you read a text for the first time, look out for fixed
phrases that indicate the writer’s reason for writing. For
example, if the writer’s purpose is to advise, the text will
probably contain the phrase You should … Knowing the
Article reason for writing will help you better understand the text.
What is fast fashion? 2 Read the strategy. Then, in your notebook, match
The term ‘fast fashion’ was first
fixed phrases 1–6 to purposes A–F.
used in 1989 by the New York 1 Available in six colours, it is made out of …
Times when referring to the fact 2 You won’t find anything better.
that it only took fifteen days for 3 Another point in favour is …
a clothing company to come 4 The most hilarious thing happened …
up with a design and get it into 5 It has been reported that …
their stores. This business model 6 To start with, you’ll need …
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The clothes that are produced by fast-fashion companies are not made
to last. Even if they are still wearable from one year to the next, last year’s
garments will be replaced by this year’s new designs. In other words,
retailers sell clothing that is expected to be thrown away after being
It’s that time of the year again when football clubs
worn only a few times. According to the not-for-profit movement Ellen
release their shirts for the new season. Each team
MacArthur Foundation, around 92 million tonnes of textile waste is
releases three shirts: one each for home and
created globally each year. This is why some consumers and designers are
away matches, and a third in case the colour is
demanding more sustainable fashion, which is putting pressure on
too similar to their opponent’s. This season’s new
fast-fashion companies to change their manufacturing and sales processes.
shirts are better than ever, and there’s an amazing
selection for fans to choose from. Our favourite
is a stylish home shirt inspired by the historic
architecture in the club’s home town. The base has
a 3-D effect created from photographs of the old
walls of buildings around the city. What’s new this
year is an attempt by some of the clubs to have a
kit that raises awareness for charities and initiatives.
Check our website to see what your team has
come up with. Remember, by purchasing a new
shirt, you’ll be supporting your club and adding to
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6.6 READING
4 EXAM Read the texts again. Choose the 6 VOCABULARY In your notebook, match the highlighted words in the
correct answers from texts 1–4. texts to the definitions.
Which text … 1 sets of clothes that you wear together, usually for a special purpose
A explains the theory behind a particular design? or occasion
B refers to a group of workers who aren’t paid 2 the name or symbol of a fashion company
for doing a job? 3 to combine things in different ways for different purposes
C describes a way of obtaining clothes promptly 4 items of clothing
and without having to leave the house? 5 aware of the latest trends and wanting to keep up with them
D lists some of the negative effects that 6 a set of clothes that you wear for a particular activity
manufacturing clothes has on the planet? 7 wearing special clothes in order to look smarter than usual
E describes a place where customers can see 8 fashionable and attractive
the items for sale in person?
F refers to a major problem regarding clothes 7 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct form of words in
that are no longer wanted? Ex 6.
G mentions a set of clothes that is released 1 Chloe wore a long (... ) dress to the awards ceremony.
every year with a new design? 2 The target market of that brand is (... ) teenagers who love clothes.
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First, choose the service you require – daily or monthly New second-hand superstore
rental – and the number of outfits you’d like to hire. The charity Cancer Research UK has just launched a huge new
Then, select your size and take your time to browse our superstore in Dundee, Scotland, that will be open every day of the
collection. When you’re ready, make your selection – it week. Fashion-conscious residents will be able to purchase a wide
will be delivered to you the following day. range of second-hand clothing at the store, which is more than five
Wear your chosen item on the day, or if you’ve rented times the size of a normal Cancer Research shop. Profits go to fund
more items for longer, mix and match with existing life-saving research into the disease.
clothes to create a new look. The Dundee superstore was opened by a local former cancer patient,
Finally, send the who has regularly helped to raise money for the charity since being
clothes back to treated successfully for the disease. Cancer scientist Dr Kasper
us – we’ll take care Rasmussen, was also there to celebrate the opening. He was granted
of the cleaning. £1.4 million by the charity in 2019 to set up a group at the University of
Dundee to research blood cancers.
It couldn’t The Dundee store manager told journalists that more volunteers are
be easier! needed at the store, and donations of furniture, good-quality clothes,
shoes, bags, books and homeware are welcome.
Unit 6 85
6.7 GLOBAL SKILLS Understand and discuss the importance of the small print.
The small print 4 6.09 Listen to the second part of the podcast
which discusses the quiz in Ex 3. Did you correctly
A guess a careful consumer’s answers?
Tick the box to agree to our terms and conditions.
5 6.09 Listen again and answer the questions.
1 What should you always be aware of when you
B Read the contract and sign here:
purchase a product?
2 Why is it important to keep the documentation
when you buy an electronic gadget?
C Please tick the box to say you agree to share your details.
3 What might happen if you give your personal
details to a company you don’t know?
1 Work in pairs. Look at A–C above. Answer the questions. 4 What is the potential problem with credit cards?
1 For each instruction, what do you need to do next?
6 VOCABULARY Check the meaning of the
2 What do you usually do when you read instructions like these? highlighted words in the quiz in Ex 3. Then use
2 6.08 Listen to the first part of a podcast giving advice on them to complete the advice in your notebook.
terms and conditions. Answer the questions.
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1 Which product was being advertised?
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You see a competition on social media for a round-the-world trip! You
have to give your personal details online to enter. What do you do? 8 EXAM MEDIATION Your friend has
A Read the terms and conditions and make sure there isn’t an just sent you the following text message. Read
obligation to buy something. the message and write a reply to them in your
B Make sure it’s a genuine promotion. Fill in the information but tick notebook, summarising the ideas from the lesson
the boxes to limit the use of your data. about why reading the small print is important.
C Click on the post and tell them everything. How else are you
going to win the big prize? Jo
4 You often see adverts for credit cards and loan companies.
You haven’t got a credit card, but …
A you might get a store card for your favourite store. You
wouldn’t use a loan company – some have a bad reputation.
Hi! You know how I’ve been looking
for a new mobile phone contract?
Well, I’ve seen a great one
online! However, the terms and
B you might consider getting one for emergencies. You are conditions in the small print are
aware that the usual interest rate is about 20% but some REALLY long. I haven’t read them
and I’m tempted to just go for it.
short-term loan companies charge over 1,000%!
What do you think?
C if you could, you would sign up straight away. It’s like getting
stuff for free!
Use the correct register to assert your rights as a customer. 6.8 SPEAKING
Asserting your rights as a 4 6.10 Read the Phrasebook. Then listen again. Write
down in your notebook the phrases used by the customers.
customer
PHRASEBOOK Consumer issues
Refunds and exchanges
1 When was the last time you returned something?
I’d like to return this / these …
2 Why did you return it? I’m afraid I don’t have the receipt / proof of purchase.
3 What was the outcome? Can I exchange it for another size / colour?
2 VOCABULARY Work in pairs. Check the meaning I don’t really want a store voucher. I’d rather have a refund.
of sentences A–F and match them to photos 1–6 in your It’s an unwanted gift. It was given to me for my …
notebook. Then think of at least three more reasons for I think it’s still under warranty / guarantee.
returning a product. Sorry, but I’d rather have a refund.
According to your returns policy …
A There’s a mark on it. D It shows an error message. I think I have the right to …
B It’s ripped. E The screen is cracked. I should be entitled to …
C It won’t switch on. F The sleeves are too long.
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3 6.10 Listen to two customers returning an item.
Choose the correct alternative.
6 Work in pairs. Choose an item A–F in Ex 2.
Role-play a conversation in a shop. Follow the instructions.
Conversation 1 Then swap roles and choose a different item.
1 Ryan wants to return something he bought / Student A: You are the customer. You want to return an
an unwanted gift / something a friend bought. item. You don’t have the receipt. You would like a refund
2 The shop assistant offers him a refund / an exchange / rather than an exchange.
a store voucher. Student B: You are the shop assistant. You cannot offer a
3 In the end, Ryan accepts the offer / gets a refund / refund without a proof of purchase. You can, however, offer
speaks to someone else. an exchange or a store voucher.
Conversation 2
7 Work in pairs. Turn to page 151 and follow the instructions.
4 Kate wants to return the product because it
shows an error message / won’t switch on / 8 REFLECT Work in the same pairs. Answer the
is slightly damaged. questions.
5 The shop assistant offers to replace the screen / 1 Were your conversations successful? Why? / Why not?
exchange the tablet / authorise a refund. 2 Did you use the appropriate register?
6 In the end, Kate asks for the screen to be repaired / 3 Which phrases from the Phrasebook did you use?
to be given a store voucher / to speak to the©manager.
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6.9 WRITING Order points into a coherent argument in a for and against essay.
A for and against essay STRATEGY Ordering points into a coherent argument
After you have chosen the points that you are going to use
to support and oppose the topic, you need to put them in
order. Ask yourself these questions:
1 Which is the strongest point in each case? (You can use
this point to start or finish the paragraph.)
2 Which points logically come after each other?
3 Could any of the points be joined into one sentence?
1 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. Ordering your points will make it easier for the reader to
follow your argument.
1 Why might it be useful to have a bank account?
2 What do you think is the right age to get a bank account?
4 Read the strategy. Then read paragraphs 2 and 3 of
2 Read the task and the essay. How does the writer answer the essay again. Answer the questions.
the question? Do you agree with the writer’s opinion? 1 Which points does the writer make to support the topic?
You’ve been talking in class about the potential benefits 2 Which points does the writer make to oppose it?
3 Does the writer use the strongest point to start or finish
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for teenagers of having a bank account. Now your teacher
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receive the money, they can decide for themselves how much
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1 Do students in your country usually have holiday jobs?
hacked. If somebody steals a person’s identity, they may make
Why? / Why not?
payments in that person’s name, and it can be difficult to get
the money back if this happens. 2 What are the arguments in favour and against the topic?
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4 To sum up, having a bank account comes with certain risks,
especially if the account holder is not careful with their cards. CV finances new skills well-being
When used responsibly, however, a bank account is extremely
beneficial, as it helps teenagers become independent and 3 What’s your opinion about the topic? Why?
teaches them how to manage their money. 7 EXAM Now write your for and against essay. Use
your notes to help you. Order your points into a coherent
3 In your notebook, match paragraphs 1–4 in the essay to argument. Then use the paragraph plan in Ex 3 and the
descriptions A–D. Phrasebook to write the essay.
A summarises the main arguments and draws a conclusion 8 CHECK YOUR WORK Did you …
B presents arguments against the topic • write four paragraphs?
C introduces the topic and identifies the main issue • order your points into a coherent argument?
D presents arguments in favour of the topic • include passive structures?
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6.10 REVIEW
Grammar 4 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct form of
the verbs below.
1 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct passive
form of the verbs below. cut out get keep proceed purchase
select track use up
call give improve lend not deliver
not release offer use 1 It took me ages to (... ) my spending under control after I
went mad in the summer sale.
1 Zach (... ) a part-time job last week, but he turned it down. 2 Make sure you (... ) the right quantity before you place
2 I wonder where my order is – it (... ) yet. your order.
3 The euro (... ) in most European countries. 3 I think I’m quite good at (... ) track of my finances.
4 She went back to the checkout because she (... ) the 4 When you have finished shopping, (... ) to the checkout
wrong change. to pay.
5 Technology is always changing – it (... ) all the time. 5 Remember to (... ) the things you already have before
6 I had to answer my phone because I (... ) by my bank. buying new ones.
7 The new model (... ) until next year. 6 The last product I (... ) from that company was damaged
8 I (... ) some money, so I can buy a ticket for the concert. when it arrived.
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3 They asked me for the reference to buy beforehand. Some people build (... 13) their savings
4 There’s loads of second-hand account to buy something special on the day, for example
5 My only everyday a new television.
6 I still need to buy the accessories
7 We didn’t have any money left for the bus Think & share
A fare, so we had to walk home.
B number when I called about my order.
1 Do you agree with this statement? Why? / Why not?
C for dinner because my parents are away.
D expenses are the things I buy in video games. Money can’t buy happiness.
E membership – it’s due at the end of the week.
2 Do you think the advantages of fast fashion outweigh the
F to go with my outfit for the party.
disadvantages? Why? / Why not?
G stuff I want at the charity shop.

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5–6 EXAM SKILLS
Listening 4 Complete the text, using the word given in brackets to

form a word that fits in each gap (1–10).
EXAM STRATEGY
When you do a multiple matching task, the recordings cover
the same subject. Before you listen, read the sentences Drones
carefully and underline the key words so that you can see A drone is an aircraft that does not have a pilot and is
more clearly the differences between them. controlled by someone on the ground. As advances in
drone technology take place, including the inclusion of
1 ) (INTELLIGENT), these aircraft are
1 Read the strategy above. Then read the exam task in Ex 2. greater artificial (...
Read the statements, write down in your notebook the key becoming more and more common. Already they are
used for a variety of (... 2 ) (INNOVATE) purposes, from
words and think carefully about how the sentences differ.
The first one has been done for you. spraying crops on farmland, to providing security at large
events, to collecting data for weather prediction and
2 6.11 You will hear five short extracts in which
aiding in the protection of wildlife. There is also talk of
people are talking about their attitude to technology. 3 ) (DELIVER)
how they will become a popular method of (...
For speakers 1–5, choose from the list (A–H) what each
not only for commercial purposes but for emergency
speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are three
health care.
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extra letters which you do not need to use.
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granted. (... ) or
damage that has been done. This is essential to ensure
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to use to complete the first gap? How do you know? EXAM STRATEGY
When you do a gapped sentence task, read the missing
sentences and decide what the main topic of each is. This will
help you match them to the relevant section in the text.
5 Read the strategy above. Then read the exam task in Ex 6.

Focus on the sentences. What is the main topic of each?

5–6 EXAM SKILLS
6 Six sentences have been removed from the article. F These items are used only once before they end up in a
Choose the sentence (A–I) which fills each gap (1–6). There landfill site, or are dumped into the oceans.
are three extra sentences that you do not need. G It’s therefore crucial that scientists think of solutions to
solve some of these environmental problems.
H The good news is that countries around the world have
Using technology to save the planet already acknowledged how bad these products are.
The use of technology is responsible for endangering I However, many scientists have criticised this type of
our planet in many ways including through deforestation, product, saying it contains too many additives.
global warming and the pollution of our seas and oceans.
1 ) However, we all play a part in looking after the planet,
(... Speaking
and by changing our habits, we can work towards making
our world a more sustainable place to live. EXAM STRATEGY
One trend that is becoming popular is the desire to eat When you are debating questions with your partner,
2 ) The fact is,
greater quantities of plant-based food. (... remember you can choose to agree or disagree, but it’s
beef production requires over 100 square metres of important to justify your opinion by giving examples.
land to produce just 100 grams of meat, and is one of
7 Read the strategy above. Then read the exam task in
g.
the major causes of deforestation in Central and South
Ex 8. Think of two examples of negative effects and two
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people consider to be acceptable. As more and more wants you to discuss. Talk to each other and give your
people take up a vegan lifestyle, or simply want to cut opinion of each. Agree or disagree and justify what you say
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plant-based plastics. However, these aren’t perfect, Ex 10. Write down the three pieces of advice that Lucy is
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because not all bio-plastics are eco-friendly. (... asking for. Make notes giving your solutions.
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they worse than the actual benefits of the product?

10 Read this email from your English-speaking friend,
In conclusion, these types of new products are positive
Lucy. Write an email reply to Lucy, answering her questions.
attempts to look after the environment, but unless they
are improved, people won’t necessarily want to try them.
FROM: Lucy
A This is happening partly because people are becoming SUBJECT: social media
aware of how damaging meat production is for the Hi
environment. I’m worried because I spend too much time on social
B Technology plays no part in creating environmental media. Do you think I should take a complete break or
problems. just cut down on the hours I spend?
C In addition, waste from factories often ends up in The problem is I think I’m quite addicted and I don’t
landfill sites. know how to actually stop using it. Do you have any
D In addition, scientists have been questioning how far the advice about how I can do that?
production techniques of these products damage the
I’m also nervous my friends will stop speaking to me if
environment.
I don’t respond to them on social media. What do you
E Everyone must take part in reducing their carbon think I can do about that?
footprint as a way to repair the damage.
Exam skills 91
Different art forms A podcast about Copyright and A formal letter
Interpreting art film scores plagiarism
VISION 360°
GRAMMAR READING SPEAKING A video script about culture
Reported speech An article about Selecting an option
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1 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the In your notebook, match the people to the cultural activity A–D they suggest.
questions. 1 Yasmin (... ) 2 Joe (... ) 3 Daisy (... ) 4 Zaki (... )
1 Are the arts important for you or people
you know? A B
2 Which is your favourite art form from the
list below? Why? What famous artists do
you know from each category?
architecture cinema literature

music painting photography
sculpture theatre C D
3 Imagine you were going on a day trip to
see some art. What would you choose to
do, and why?

Talk about different art forms. 7.1 VOCABULARY
3 7.01 Watch or listen again. Are the sentences true (T) 8 VOCABULARY Work in pairs. Check the meaning of any
or false (F)? Correct the false ones. words you do not know in phrases 1–8. Then, in your
1 Yasmin and Zaki have been brainstorming art exhibitions. notebook, match them to the categories in Ex 1. You will
2 Yasmin’s exchange student is interested in art. need more than one art form in some of your answers.
3 The abstract art exhibition is in the town where Yasmin 1 abstract art 5 a VR headset
and Zaki live. 2 a live gig 6 contemporary dance
4 Yasmin and Zaki’s town has a lot of excellent street art. 3 a musical production 7 the performing arts
5 Joe recommends going to Liverpool to see street art. 4 a new stage adaptation 8 visual arts
6 Daisy attended an arts festival in London with her brother. 9 Work in pairs. You are going to read about activities
7 All of the actors in the immersive theatre experience are that Yasmin could do with her exchange student, Julia.
members of the audience. Student A: Look at the activity on this page. Student B:
8 The War of the Worlds first appeared as a book. Turn to page 151. Complete the texts with the words and
phrases in Ex 6 and 8.
4 Work in pairs. Discuss which of the suggestions in
the vlog appeal to you. Explain why. What’s on
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4 Reviewers (... ) say that artist Georgia O’Keeffe produced 8 ) have awarded this exhibition five stars, so be
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her best work while she was living abroad.
sure not to miss it!
5 The Louvre Museum in Paris houses impressive
paintings and sculptures (... ) from all over the world.
6 Ara Malikian is a world-famous violinist who never fails to
play brilliantly (... ). 10 MEDIATION Work in pairs. Tell each other about your
activity in Ex 9 in five sentences. Then decide together
7 The J. Paul Getty Museum offers art lovers the chance to
which of the two cultural activities you could suggest to
see the objects (... ) online as well as in the museum in
Yasmin to do with Julia, and why.
Los Angeles.
8 The Hongyagu glass bridge in China is an amazing 11 Think of something arty you have done recently. Imagine
structure (... ); it is made of over 1,000 panels of thick you want to recommend it to Yasmin. Make notes on what
glass. to say in your recommendation. Use vocabulary from Ex 6
and 8.
7 Work in pairs. Think of similar sentences with at least
five of the words in Ex 6. 12 Work in pairs. Give your recommendation to your
partner. Which activity do you think Yasmin would like
better? Why?

7.2 GRAMMAR Use reported speech to ask about and report opinions.
Reported speech 3 In your notebook, rewrite reported speech 1–4 in the blog
post as direct speech.
1 Read Yasmin’s blog post about the immersive theatre 1 Zaki said, ‘(... ).’ 3 Julia said, ‘(... ).’
experience. What is Yasmin going to do next? Why? 2 I told Julia, ‘(... ).’ 4 People say, ‘(... ).’
4 Copy and complete the reported dialogue below with the
underlined direct speech 1–5 as reported speech.
Posted by Yasmin Zaki Did you enjoy the immersive theatre, Julia?
Julia Yes, I did. 1The show is well worth seeing. 2I’m going
Inside The War of the Worlds to recommend it to all my friends. You’ve already
Just to let you know what we thought of the immersive been, haven’t you?
theatre experience. 1Zaki said he thought we’d love it, Zaki No, I haven’t. How much do the tickets cost?
and he was right!
Julia 3They’re expensive, but you should go.
The production is based on both HG Wells’s novel 4
You’ll regret it if you miss it.
and the best-selling album it inspired: Jeff Wayne’s
Zaki 5I’ll ask Joe this evening if he wants to go with me.
Musical Version of The War of the Worlds. The music
accompanies the action perfectly and adds to the
excitement. 2I told Julia I might buy the album. Zaki asked Julia if she had enjoyed the immersive
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1 In reported speech, we say what someone else has 7 7.02 Report Darius’s questions that he asked
told us. When we use the (... ) form of say and tell to Josy. Then listen again and report Josy’s answers.
introduce reported statements, we also change the 1 You’ve read The Call of the Wild, haven’t you?
tense of the verbs in the direct speech. 2 Did you enjoy it?
2 As well as changing pronouns and (... ) when we report 3 What did you like about it?
statements in the past, we also change time and place 4 Have you seen any of the film adaptations of the book?
references.
5 Where did you see it?
last night → the night before / the previous night
6 Would you recommend it?
tomorrow → the day after / the following day
today → that day; now → then; here → there 8 Work in pairs. Think of a book that has been made
3 (... ) don’t usually change when we report statements in into a film. Discuss it using the questions in Ex 7 to help
the past. Exceptions: can → could, may → might, must → you. Then report your conversation to a new partner.
had to, will → would. 9 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. Then
4 We can use the (... ) form of say or tell to introduce report your partner’s opinion to the class.
reported statements if the original words are still true 1 Why do some people think the book version is always
at the time of reporting. better?
GRAMMAR BOOSTER P144 2 Which do you think is usually better: the book or the film?
Why?
Recognise the new meanings of known words in a podcast. 7.3 LISTENING
What a great score!
Jaws 1975 Star Wars 1977 The Lord of the Rings 2001 Black Panther 2018
1 Work in pairs. Read the definitions. Then STRATEGY Recognising the new meaning of a known word
look at the photos above from films that have
won an Oscar for Best Original Score. Answer the Many words in English have more than one meaning. You probably
knew the more familiar meaning of the word ‘score’ (i.e. the number
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questions.
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each film? or
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experience more pleasant for audiences. be most suitable for the film genres 1–6? Why? Can you suggest a
2 Live musicians were paid a set fee for playing specific song? You can use the music genres more than once.
along with silent films in cinemas.
3 Max Steiner won an Oscar for the film score he blues classical country electronic hard rock
wrote for King Kong. hip-hop pop rap reggae salsa soul
4 During the ‘spotting’ stage, the director 1 action 4 drama
instructs the composer about the lengths of the 2 comedy 5 science-fiction
pieces of music required.
3 fantasy 6 western
5 The aim of the research carried out by
composers is to come up with a sound that 7 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
hasn’t been used in a film before. 1 Think of a film you have watched recently. In what way did the
6 The composer’s job is to send a written version music enhance the story?
of the score to the director. 2 What do you think makes a great film score or soundtrack?
7 Today, fewer film scores are recorded using live 3 Some people say that film scores are an art form, but others
orchestras. disagree. What do you think?
8 The music from action films is much more
popular than from any other film genre.
Unit 7 95
7.4 VOCABULARY Talk about interpretations of art.
Updated masterpieces 3 VOCABULARY Copy and complete the comments on

works of art with the highlighted adjectives in the article.
1 EXAM Work in pairs. Look at the photos in Ex 2 Use the words in brackets to help you.
and answer the questions. 1 It’s a very (... ) piece of work. (showing all the tiny parts
1 What are the similarities and differences between the two very clearly)
pictures? 2 It’s a very (... ) scene. (composed of reds, greens, blues, etc.)
2 Why do you think street artists choose to update 3 The figure in the picture is remarkably (... ). (seeming
masterpieces? to exist)
3 Do you think they should be allowed to do this? 4 It takes a (... ) look at people’s attitude to shopping.
Why? / Why not? (amusing)
2 Read the article quickly. Check your answers to question 1 5 It’s a (... ) portrait that catches everyone’s attention.
in Ex 1. (stands out and causes people to notice)
6 The colours are remarkably (... ). (clear and bright)
7 It’s a (... ) image. (causing me to consider the issue more
carefully)
8 The book tells the (... ) story of her battle to follow her
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realistic. The painting is regarded as a masterpiece
because the artist manages to d capture the woman’s
innocent expression.
Banksy’s artwork does not e convey a sense of timeless
beauty as Vermeer’s does, but it is still impressive. It
may be less vivid than Vermeer’s painting, but its large
size makes it just as dramatic. As usual, Banksy adds a
humorous touch by using the security alarm already in 5 MEDIATION Your teacher has asked you to talk
place on the wall to replace the girl’s pearl earring. about another work by Banksy. Work in pairs. Research
Not everyone in Bristol f was passionate about the new information about a different work by Banksy, and make
piece, however, and just 24 hours after it appeared, vandals notes on the following questions:
threw black paint at it. The artist removed some of it but left Where is the work located? Is it based on a well-known,
the rest because it gadded a new dimension to the work. In famous piece of art in some way? Does it make a social
spring 2020, the girl was given a face mask to coincide with or political point, and if so how?
the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nobody knows who
added the mask, but it may well have been Banksy himself. Then tell another pair of students about the work, using
your notes.
Use reporting verbs to discuss what people said. 7.5 GRAMMAR
Reporting verbs 4 7.05 PRONUNCIATION Look at the reporting verbs

in the grammar box. In the past form, which -ed endings
1 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. are pronounced as an extra syllable? Listen and check.
1 When visiting a gallery, why do some people want to take 5 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct form
selfies with the art rather than capturing the art on its own? of the verbs in brackets. Add any extra words necessary.
2 Photography is prohibited in some museums and galleries? 1 Some people accused (... ) the accident to attract more
Do you think this is justified? Why? / Why not? visitors to the exhibition. (the artist / organise)
2 Read the news article about an accident at a gallery. 2 The artist denied (... ) the incident herself. (plan)
What were the consequences of the accident? 3 The gallery refused (... ) whether the exhibit was
insured or not. (say)
NEWS Art and culture > Stories 4 The gallery added (... ) responsible for the video that
was posted on YouTube. (it / not be)
When taking a selfie goes wrong 5 The person who posted the video encouraged (... ) the
exhibition. (viewers / visit)
Taking selfies beside an artwork can be risky, as one visitor
6 Several viewers suggested (... ) her work more stable in
to a recent exhibition found out. The work on display was a
the future. (the artist / make)
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sculpture made of different e-waste materials. While attempting
7 The artist insisted on (... ) the damaged sculpture
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to take a selfie, the visitor lost his balance and knocked over
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part of the sculpture.
herself. (repair)
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reporting verb is followed by one of several different
structures. 9 Work in groups. You are going to tell your group
about an accident you had (real or imagined) that could
1 verb + that + reported statement
have been avoided. Think about …
add, complain, (... ), insist, recommend, suggest
• what people told you before the accident.
2 verb + (not) to + infinitive
(... ), offer, promise, refuse, threaten
• how the accident happened.
3 verb + object + (not) to + infinitive
• what people said after the accident.
advise, beg, encourage, remind, urge, (... ) you broke something (e.g. a window) while playing sport
4 verb + (not) -ing you dropped something while helping out at home
(... ), deny, propose, recommend, suggest you knocked something off a shelf in a shop
5 verb + preposition + (not) -ing
apologise for, boast about, (... ), insist on 10 EXAM Tell your group your anecdote. Use at
6 verb + object + preposition + (not) -ing least five reporting verbs from Ex 3. Which anecdote did
accuse sb of, blame sb for, (... ) you like best? Why?
7 verb + that + should clause
insist, (... ), recommend, request, suggest
Unit 7 97
Use the introduction and conclusion to understand the gist
7.6 READING of an article.
Art and travel 2 Read the strategy. Then read the first and last
paragraphs of the article and choose the best summary:
1 Work in pairs. Answer the questions. A, B or C.
1 Look at the photos below of popular tourist destinations. A The article examines the importance of travel
Which would you most like to visit? Why? photography for the tourist industry.
2 How often do you take photos of the places you visit? B The article tracks the evolution of the relationship
3 What do you think of photo-sharing sites like Instagram? between art and travel from its beginnings to the
present day.
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sing the introduction and conclusion C The article explores the development of travel painting
to understand the gist as a new genre of art.
Articles are clearly organised with an introduction and a
3 Discuss in pairs. What do you expect to read about in
conclusion. The introduction gives us an idea of what the
the middle paragraphs? Make a list of at least three points.
article will be about, and the conclusion confirms this and
often leaves us with something to think about. We can get a 4 Read the whole article quickly. Which of your ideas in Ex 3
good idea of the general meaning of a text by reading the first were correct?
and last paragraphs first.
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by a picture to visit a certain location, whether it is the picture or
completely. Photographers now have digital cameras that
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upper-class families who went on a three-year-long Grand Tour style, for example, the dreamlike tone achieved by capturing the
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of important cultural spots to finish their education. This custom light at sunset. The most successful of these photographers
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and South America. These wealthy young men – and later women influencers – a category usually reserved for celebrities.
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too – were encouraged to visit world-famous museums and Instagram influencers have caused ordinary people all over the
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galleries such as the Louvre in Paris and the Uffizi in Florence to world to get itchy feet. Tourism in Iceland multiplied by four in the
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invited the most influential Instagrammers to share their photos
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help them describe the unfamiliar scenes they had witnessed to

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One of the first painters to hit the road was Paul Gauguin, who left While large groups help to boost local economies by providing
France for the island of Tahiti, where he spent a total of ten years jobs and extra income, they also contribute to an effect known as
painting the local people and different scenes on the island. overtourism. People hoping to get away from it all on the Greek island
Meanwhile, during the 1820s, photography was invented. The first of Santorini now find it impossible to get a shot of the sunset in Oia
cameras were rather large, and a lot of equipment was required, as that doesn’t feature crowds of people. Places previously off the
the photographs had to be processed immediately after they had beaten track like Machu Picchu in Peru have had to limit the number
been taken. Developments the following decade made it possible of visitors because of overcrowding and environmental damage.
for travellers to take a camera with them when they set off to see Art has had an increasingly significant effect on travel over the years
the world. The first travel photographs were shots of the Egyptian to the point that there are now too many tourists. If we don’t start
pyramids and the Acropolis in Greece, and images like these played travelling more responsibly soon, there will be no more stunning
an important role in educating and inspiring others to travel. landscapes to paint and no more spectacular views to photograph.
Giza pyramid complex, Egypt

© Oxford University Press Lake Wanaka, New Zealand
7.6 READING
5 EXAM 7.07 Read the article again. Choose the correct 6 Work in pairs. Why does the writer mention
answer: A, B, C or D. the places in the photos?
1 The main reason why young people used to go on a 7 VOCABULARY In your notebook, match the
Grand Tour was to … highlighted idioms in the article to the definitions.
A experience living away from home. 1 every part of the planet
B gain a better understanding of art and culture. 2 start a journey
C continue their studies at an important university. 3 travel widely and gain experience
D learn how to paint with a respected artist. 4 far away from other people and their houses
2 The painter Paul Gauguin is mentioned because … 5 have a holiday in order to relax
A he was the first person in his profession to travel 6 want to travel
around the world.
B he was forced to leave his homeland because he could 8 Copy and complete the sentences with the idioms
find no inspiration there. in Ex 7.
C he developed a new painting technique at the turn of 1 If your accommodation is (... ), you may not have
the century. an internet connection.
D he produced some of the first artworks that reflected 2 As a travel writer, my uncle has been to (... ).
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photographers is that … questions.
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Santorini, Greece
Unit 7 99
7.7 GLOBAL SKILLS Understand issues of copyright and plagiarism.
Copyright and plagiarism 4 7.08 Listen and check your answers. Which answer
surprised you most?
1 Check the meaning of the words below. Then complete
the text.
5 7.09 VOCABULARY Check the meaning of the copyright
and plagiarism words. Listen and repeat.
plagiarism trademark copyright 1 copyright trademark
2 piracy plagiarism
3 slogan logo
4 licence attribution citation
Article
5 direct quotation paraphrase reference an idea
Who do ideas belong to? 6 Work in pairs. Explain the difference between the words in
each group in Ex 5.
Far from being free to use, there are laws to protect
people’s work and ideas. 7 Choose the correct alternative.
1 ) is a legal term used to describe the rights that
(...
creators have over their literary and artistic works. If a
person or an organisation holds the rights to a piece of
Five tips about essay writing for students
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work, they are the only people who have the legal right When you start writing essays at university level, it is really
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to publish, or perform it, and other people must ask important to be aware of 1piracy / plagiarism and make sure that
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their permission to use it or any part of it. you follow the rules. Universities take this issue very seriously.
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(... If you use a 2direct quotation / slogan, use quotation marks, and
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ideas and pretends that they are their own. say who said it! If you see a phrase or sentence when you’re
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uses for its products. Once it is registered, it cannot be don’t forget whose idea it is.
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used by anyone else.
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new release, but your friend said you could band to design the logo for your own band. but they are expensive. You find some
stream it for free and watch it at home. Can you put your logo on T-shirts to sell at on the internet with the same logo or
Is this legal? your next live gig? slogans, but they are much cheaper. Are
A It must be! Everybody does it. A The style of the letters is the same, but they a good deal?
B No, it’s definitely illegal. It’s called piracy. the name of your band is different, so it A Yes! You’re just a clever bargain hunter.
C It’s illegal to host the site, but it’s OK to won’t be a problem. B At best, they might be last season’s
use it. B The well-known band owns the stock, at worst they might be stolen.
trademark of their logo, so nobody else C They might be illegal copies, and the
2 You’ve made a cool video for your vlog, and can use any aspect of it to make money. quality will likely be low.
you want to use a song as the background C It’s a great idea as your logo will
music. You don’t have copyright. What encourage people to buy more T-shirts. 5 You read a really interesting article and
should you do? There are two possible you want to reference the ideas in your
answers. essay. Can you do this?
A Check an online music library and see A Yes, just paraphrase the ideas and
if there’s a song you can use for free. say you came up with them.
B Just use it. No one will check. B Yes, as long as you say where they
C Pay for a licence to use the song and came from and use standard citation.
make sure you include an attribution. C Yes, but if you use a direct quotation,
© Oxford University Press you must make this clear.
Use a range of vocabulary to select an option. 7.8 SPEAKING
Selecting an option 5 EXAM Work in the same groups of four. Form two new
pairs, with one student from Pair A and one student from Pair B.
1 Work in pairs. Read the proverb and answer Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the two activities.
the questions. Use the phrases in Ex 3.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. STRATEGY Using a range of vocabulary to avoid repetition
1 Do you agree with the proverb? Why? / Why not? When you are speaking, try to use a range of vocabulary to avoid
2 Which activities do you do to take your mind off repeating key words. For example, you could use get a shot, take
your studies? a picture or capture an image to avoid repeating take a photo.
2 7.10 Read the announcement. Then listen to 6 Read the strategy and match the phrases below to the activities
the first part of a discussion between two students. 1–3 in your notebook. Some phrases match more than one
Answer the questions. activity.
1 Which activities do they discuss?
2 Which one do they both consider suitable for the act capture an image compose a poem create a picture
programme? Why? do drama find the right words portray a scene
produce a piece of work rehearse a play
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1 writing poetry 2 painting 3 doing theatre
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HOME ABOUT US LEARNING SUPPORT
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NEW Student well-being programme to avoid repeating the phrases below.
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3–4 p.m. every Friday, starting next week
1 street dancing 2 playing the guitar
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3)… So, that’s settled, then.
For me, it’s a plus / (...
What are the pros and (... 4 ) of that?
5 ) / negative effect on … 10 Work in pairs. Discuss the five activities below. How
It would have a (...
suitable are they for the student well-being programme in Ex 2?
Adding an opinion
6 ) that, but … Use the phrases in Ex 3 and try not to repeat the key words. Talk
Absolutely. Not (...
7 ). And I also believe that … for about two minutes.
Good (...
Yes, and (...8 ) thing is, …
choir creative writing film-making photography pottery
4 Work in groups of four. Form two pairs, A and 11 Work in pairs. Discuss which of the ten activities would be
B. Think about the well-being programme in Ex 2. best for the programme? Talk for about a minute and try not to
Pair A: Make a list of … repeat the key words.
A the benefits of including street dance. 12 REFLECT Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
B the drawbacks of including playing the guitar. 1 Did you do the tasks successfully? Why? / Why not?
Pair B: Make a list of … 2 Which phrases from the Phrasebooks did you use?
A the drawbacks of including street dance. 3 Did you succeed in not repeating key words? Why? / Why not?
B the benefits of including playing the guitar.

Unit 7 101
7.9 WRITING Use persuasive language to write a formal letter.
A formal letter 4 In your notebook, match paragraphs 1–4 to their

purpose A–D.
1 Work in pairs. Answer the questions. A Develop the first point in the task. (... )
1 What cultural opportunities are available at your school? B Strongly recommend what should be done. (... )
2 Have you ever taken part in any of them? If so, which one, C Explain why you are writing. (... )
and what was your experience of it? D Develop the second point in the task. (... )
2 Read the task. What is the aim of the letter? Why should it STRATEGY Using persuasive language
be written in a formal style?
We use persuasive language in a formal letter or email to
convince the reader to agree with a certain opinion or idea.
Persuasive techniques include …
• presenting a personal viewpoint as if it were fact.
• using emotive language to make the reader feel a
particular emotion.
• using statistics and figures in a persuasive way.
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phrases and sentences in the letter in Ex 3.
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PHRASEBOOK Persuasive language
will be no drama group next year because the teacher
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who currently runs it is leaving. Write a letter in which you Presenting a personal viewpoint as fact
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explain why you think the drama group is important and In my opinion / I believe this is the solution to all our problems.
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request that a new group leader is found.
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essential / vital / (...
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questions.
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seriously concerned / terribly upset / (... 4)
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importance of the group? 5)
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Dear Ms Collins, Using verbs recommending action

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propose / recommend / (...

1 I have been asked by the drama group to write to you
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regarding your announcement that the group will not be

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continuing next year. We were all extremely disappointed

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group should not be allowed to close on any account. 2 Students need a place where they can practise together.
3 This is the best thing to have ever happened.
2 We would like to point out that the vast majority of us
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attending this school. It is a fundamental part of our lives, 7 Work in pairs. Read the task and discuss the questions.
and the place where we go to take our minds off our
studies, as well as to improve our acting skills. Eighty per The regional school board is considering reducing the
cent of our members agree that closing the group would number of art classes students receive in favour of more
have a negative effect not only on our own academic academic subjects. Write a letter to the school board in
performance but also on the school itself. which you explain why you think art classes are important
3 In our view, this is the worst decision that could have and request that the number of classes isn’t changed.
been made regarding the drama group. For this reason,
1 Why do you think art classes are important for students?
we would like a new leader to be found so that the group
can remain open. If another teacher cannot be persuaded 2 What argument can you use to support your request?
to take over, we suggest asking a parent. A number of 8 EXAM Write to the school board based on your
parents have already offered to help on a temporary basis. answers in Ex 7. Use the paragraph plan in Ex 4 and the
4 We urge you to reconsider your decision so that our phrases in Ex 5.
school does not lose one of its most valuable assets. 9 CHECK YOUR WORK Did you …
Yours sincerely, •
write your letter in a formal register?
Charlotte Simpson •
start and finish your letter correctly?
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write four paragraphs?
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use persuasive language?
7.10 REVIEW
Grammar 4 Copy and complete the sentences with one word.

1 The Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid houses Picasso’s (... )
1 Rewrite the direct speech as reported speech. Guernica.
1 ‘What do you think of the new drama series?’ 2 Have you seen the new stage (... ) of Hilary Mantel’s novel
Ada asked me (... ). The Mirror and the Light?
2 ‘I lent the game to a friend last week.’ 3 The Guangzhou Opera House, designed by Zaha Hadid
Emily told me (... ). Architects is a remarkable (... ) of work.
3 ‘It’s the best exhibition I’ve ever seen.’ 4 Yayoi Kusama’s latest exhibition has been praised by art
My sister says (... ). (... ) from the four corners of the world.
4 ‘When will your new album be released?’ 5 In the Meet van Gogh Experience, visitors put on a VR (... )
to explore the artist’s work.
The journalist asked the band (... ).
6 If you’re going to their (... ) gig, don’t stand near the
5 ‘I may get a new guitar next year.’
speakers – it’s sure to be very loud!
Zach said (... ).
6 ‘You’ve already bought the tickets, haven’t you?
I asked Sophie (... ). Cumulative review
7 ‘I’m nervous about playing my first gig tonight.’
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8 ‘Did you enjoy the show?’ ’Yes, I did.’
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A gallery at the Lotte World Mall in Seoul, South Korea,
Dan asked Jamie (... ).
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had a problem with one of its experimental pieces,
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Untitled, by graffiti artist JonOne. One of the most (...
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the verbs in brackets. Add any extra words necessary. things about this painting is its size: It measures 7 metres
by 2.4 metres. The work, a combination of (... 2 ) and street
1 She threatened (... ) the remote control if I didn’t stop
changing the TV channel. (hide) or 3
art, was on (... ) with the paint cans and brushes used by
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because of the contrast between the dark green paint
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applied by the couple and the (...
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checking the security camera, they called the police, who
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arrested the couple and accused them (...
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of paintings by Edward Hopper. 6 A of vandalising B for vandalising C to vandalise
2 It was a (... ) play that prompted a lot of discussion 7 A cause B causing C to cause
afterwards. 8 A apologised B begged C explained
3 Turner’s painting Fishermen at Sea portrays the (... ) scene 9 A suggesting B threatening C warning
of a fishing boat caught in a storm.
4 (... ) dance often focuses on emotions and can be
performed with or without music.
Think & share
5 Da Vinci was (... ) about science as well as art. 6 Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
6 What I like most about the paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe 1 Do you agree with this statement? Why? / Why not?
is the (... ) colours she uses.
7 The musical (... ) Hamilton features songs from hip-hop, A picture is worth a thousand words.
R&B, pop and soul. 2 Do you think all music is art? Why? / Why not?
8 It takes hours to see all the stunning (... ) in the Louvre
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2 Work in pairs. Explore the photo of Dublin. What
1 In Ireland, people have traditionally told stories through
can you see? Where can people experience art, music and
songs.
culture in a city?
2 Molly Malone is a modern pop song.
3 ALL HOTSPOTS Explore the hotspots. What type of art 3 It is the story of a girl who sold fish on the streets of Dublin.
form or artist are the following things? 4 The song features words that Molly sang in the streets.
1 Dracula 5 Molly lived a long life.
2 Molly Malone
3 A Breezy Day, Howth 6 Work in pairs. Go online and research a famous
Irish musician or band. Make notes about:
4 Riverdance
5 Van Morrison
• where they are from.
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• when they became famous.
• some of their biggest hits.
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make you feel? chosen. Find out and make notes about:
8 Look at these three hotspots. Which • when and where they were made/written/built
film(s), show or novel are these comments about? • who created them
1 ‘Although this is over 100 years old, it is still • why they are good examples of your country’s culture
popular.’
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2 ‘The two main characters meet on the streets Decide who is going to talk about each example. Then write a short
of Dublin.’ presentation about them. Think about how you would film each
3 ‘Their movements can express ideas and section and what images you need.
feelings just as well as words or pictures.’
Then write a short introduction to the video.
4 ‘Today, the main character would use emails
and text messages.’ The video should be 2–3 minutes long.
5 ‘My favourite thing about this was seeing the STEP 4
group come together to play music.’ Plan the stages of your video and write a script. Decide who will take
each role. Rehearse the video and correct any mistakes in the script.
9 THINK & SHARE Which of the examples
of Irish culture in this lesson would you be STEP 5 SHARE IT!
most interested in? Which would you be least Present your video on culture in your country to the class. Watch the
interested in? Why? other video presentations. Whose presentation did you like the best?
Vision 360° 105
Volunteering in the People talking Disagreeing A discursive essay
community about their support diplomatically
DOCUMENTARY
Responding to a for charities.
SPEAKING Chelsie’s vlog: What working in
humanitarian crisis
READING A debate a hospital is like
GRAMMAR An article about
Verb patterns science future-
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volunteering. What activities do they show? Have you done activities in the photos are mentioned? Match Daisy, Joe and
any of these activities? Which would you like to do, and why? Zaki to three of the activities they do or are considering.
1 2 3
4 5 6

Talk about volunteering in the local community. 8.1 VOCABULARY
3 VOCABULARY 8.01 Check the meaning of the bold 6 REAL ENGLISH Complete the conversation with the
words. Then watch or listen again. Answer the questions. phrases below.
1 What kind of things are sold in the charity shop where
for a good cause give something back keep an eye on
Zaki’s grandmother volunteers?
lend a hand real eye-opener safety net
2 How does Yasmin’s mum support children with learning
disabilities?
3 What kind of local initiative is On The Street? Joe
4 What does a refuge offer people living on the streets?
5 How is community service different from work? Joe I heard you’re doing some volunteering.
6 What does the local community service help elderly
people to do? 1 ) to the local
Eva Well, I wanted to (...
7 In what way does George experience social isolation? community. I’m helping look after kids with
8 How is one-to-one tuition different from attending a class? disabilities at the day centre.
4 VOCABULARY In your notebook, match the sentence 2 ) for

Joe That place must be such a (...
halves. their families. I guess some of them
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me get a place in a (... 4 ). 4 Elderly people can retain their independence by …
5 I’d really like one-to-one tuition in …
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some kind of (...5 ) service. They think it’s important for young 6 We should raise funds to …
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people to (... ) with the issues that are important to society. 7 One way to deal with social isolation is …
7 ), who have
I volunteer at a local centre for people with (...
8 Compare your ideas with another pair. What
issues with reading, for example.
similarities and differences are there between your
Sarfraz When I first moved to the UK, I didn’t know anyone, sentences?
and I experienced some social (... 8 ). I couldn’t speak English
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9 EXAM Work in pairs or small groups. Discuss
a job. But thanks to the amazing volunteers at a local (... 10), the questions.
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of friends. concerns you?
12), I like 2 Are there other local issues that concern you?
Caroline Even though I’m retired, like many (...
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to feel I can still make a (... ). I volunteer in a (... ) selling
3 How could you make a contribution to solving them?
second-hand goods. 4 What kind of community service might you be willing to
do to help other people?

8.2 GRAMMAR Use different verb patterns to talk about community service.
Verb patterns 3 8.02 Listen to the dialogues. Choose the correct meaning for
each sentence: A or B.
1 Read the three posts responding to Yasmin and 1 Let’s stop thinking about the different options.
Zaki’s vlog. What kind of community service has A Let’s take a moment to consider all the options.
each person done and how do they feel about it?
B Let’s do something else now.
2 I can go on to study economics next year.
A I can study economics for the first time next year.
B I study economics and I can continue next year.
Share your experience of volunteering with us
3 I remembered to book the tickets.
A The tickets have been booked.
Comments B I have a memory of booking the tickets.
Jack I’d never considered volunteering, 4 I won’t forget meeting your brother for the first time.
but an interview with the Manchester A It’s important that I meet your brother.
United footballer Marcus Rashford
B Your brother made a big impression on me when I met him.
inspired me to get involved. I heard him talking
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volunteering’?
Grammar animation
Some verbs can be followed by …
8 8.03 Work in pairs. Listen again, then discuss what Sam
says about the following.
A an infinitive with to (e.g. agree, (... ), hope, (... ),
1 why and how he got involved in volunteering
(... ), plan, refuse, seem, want).
2 his first meeting with Marcus
B an -ing form (e.g. avoid, (... ), describe, discuss,
dislike, (... ), (... ), practise, recommend, suggest). 3 technology during the Covid-19 pandemic
C an infinitive or -ing form with no difference in 4 why Zoom has been beneficial
meaning (e.g. begin, continue, (... ), (... )). 5 his message to people who want to make a contribution
D an infinitive or -ing form with a change in 9 EXAM Make notes for a one-minute presentation about
meaning (e.g. forget, go on, mean, regret, something you have done (or plan to do) to make a contribution
remember, try, stop). to your community. Practise your presentation using verb
GRAMMAR BOOSTER P146 patterns from the lesson, then share it with a partner.

Recognise features of informal English. 8.3 LISTENING
Different kinds of volunteering 4 8.05 PRONUNCIATION Read the strategy. Then

listen and complete the extracts with up to four
1 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Read the comments words in your notebook. Which features of connected
from people whose first language is not English. Do you ever speech (A and B) in point 1 does each extract include?
encounter similar difficulties? What things can you do to Listen again and repeat the extracts.
address these issues? 1 … I’ve decided (... ) crew on Ben’s next voyage.
1 ‘People often speak too quickly for me to follow what they 2 I’d like (... ) helping people like this after I leave
are saying.’ school.
2 ‘I try to understand every word, but sometimes it’s hard to tell 3 … anyone can (... ) to charity, …
where one word ends and another begins.’ 4 … but sometimes (... ) give people the opportunity
3 ‘I find some people’s accents difficult to understand.’ to help themselves.
4 ‘Native speakers often use informal or idiomatic phrases that 5 He (... ) the streets and then teaching local kids how
I’m not familiar with.’ to skate.
2 EXAM 8.04 Listen to five people talking about their support 6 Obviously, (... ) give them an idea of where their food
for charities and initiatives in the UK and abroad. In your actually comes from.
notebook, match them to groups A–H. There are three extra 5 VOCABULARY In your notebook, match the informal
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STRATEGY Recognising features of informal English What is the charity’s main purpose, and why does
the speaker describe it as ‘brilliant’?
Recognising common features of connected speech will help you 5 According to Speaker 5, what is the purpose of the
understand informal English spoken at natural speed. Be aware community garden? What is sometimes the kids’
of the following points. first reaction to getting involved in gardening?
1 When people speak quickly, the sounds at the beginning and
end of some words may run together. 7 MEDIATION Work in small groups. You want to
A A consonant at the end of a word can change its sound volunteer for one of the projects you heard about
if the next word starts with a consonant: I don’t know → in Ex 6. You are going to tell your family about that
I dunno. Some consonants can ‘disappear’ in common project and why you want to volunteer.
phrases: I’m going to → I’m gonna. 8 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Choose an
B Unstressed vowels at the beginning and end of words like issue that you think is important. Then explain your
of and to often have a schwa sound: /əv/, /tə/. ideas to a partner. Think about …
2 Speakers often use ‘filler’ words phrases (e.g. basically, I mean, • why the issue is important.
kind of, like, or whatever, really, sort of, to be honest, • what people can do to help address the issue.
well, you know). • how you could encourage people to get involved.
3 Speakers often use informal phrases, whereas in more formal
situations they might use a neutral phrase or word with a
similar meaning.
Unit 8 109
8.4 VOCABULARY Talk about responding to a humanitarian crisis.
Crisis mapping 3 VOCABULARY Find the nouns below in the article and
match them to the definitions in your notebook.
1 THINK & SHARE Read the definition of 1 armed conflict 5 priority
humanitarian crisis. What examples of a humanitarian 2 survivors 6 suffering
crisis can you think of? How do they happen, and what 3 refugees 7 infrastructure
kind of problems are faced by the people trying to help?
4 relief effort 8 aid agencies
humanitarian crisis /hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən ˈkraɪsɪs/ noun an
A people who have been forced to leave their country
event or situation that involves a lot of difficulty,
fear and pain for ordinary people, especially one
B feelings of physical or mental pain
that requires aid to be provided to a large number C providing help to people affected by a disaster
of people D organisations that provide supplies after a disaster
E the basic systems needed for a country to run smoothly
2 Read the article and answer the questions. F people who continue to live after being in great danger
1 What is the main issue affecting the relief effort in a G the most important thing to do or consider
humanitarian crisis? H a period of fighting, with weapons
2 What does crisis mapping involve and who does it help?
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have been damaged or destroyed, and it is often difficult 1 ) to change his life forever. His
the Haiti earthquake (...
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workers to help (...
drones to assess the damage and collect information
from social media platforms to build up a detailed picture He quickly established a team of volunteers who collected
7 ) data from different social media and other
and (...
of the overall situation. Aid agencies such as Oxfam or
internet sources. Adding this to a basic map, they created
the Red Cross, who are co-ordinating the response, then
an online map of the constantly changing situation in Haiti.
process this information and communicate it to
All the rescue teams were given access to this map, and
rescuers on the ground. This helps them to reach the 8 ) where and how their resources should
they used it to (...
worst-affected people quickly and allows them to target 9
best be (... ).
their resources more effectively. 10) and
There is no doubt that the map speeded up the (...
11) many lives. During all this activity, though,
helped to (...
12) was still to find out if Christine was safe.
Patrick’s main (...
Happily, she was, and three years later they were married.
6 EXAM Work in pairs. Imagine you are volunteers

who have been asked to help with crisis mapping after a
major disaster. Decide what kind of disaster it was. Then
use the information in the article to discuss what you will
need to do.
Use participle clauses to talk about citizen science. 8.5 GRAMMAR
Participle clauses 3 Rewrite the sentences using participle clauses.

1 The project was helped by citizen scientists to gather
1 Read the article, ignoring the gaps. According to the large amounts of data.
text, what is an example of citizen science? 2 Because we live in the city centre, we don’t see many
butterflies.
Citizen science helps to 3 As I was reading the article, I began to feel more
protect Europe’s butterflies optimistic about the future.
4 After they had mapped one species, they started to look
Globally, insect populations have declined by at others.
around 25% since 1990. In Europe, this is especially true 5 If young people are encouraged to get involved, they can
1 ) by habitat loss, the use of chemicals
of butterflies. (... make a real difference.
and climate change, many species of butterfly are 6 Volunteers who are helping to protect the butterflies’
increasingly at risk. habitat use the app.
2 ) the scientific data, you may think there is not much
(...
individuals can do. But this is where ‘citizen scientists’ can Conjunctions and prepositions
help – volunteers who assist actual scientists with their Participle clauses can contain different conjunctions and
research by collecting data. An initiative in Austria has
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tool for preserving insect species across Europe.
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Participle clauses (... ), Kiara decided to take part in the survey.
Grammar animation 3 (threaten / human activity)
A participle clause contains a present participle (e.g. (... ), many species of sea mammals are decreasing in
looking, working), a past participle (e.g. threatened, used) or numbers.
a perfect participle (e.g. having recorded). We use them … 4 (see / dolphin or whale)
A instead of a relative clause, with a present participle (... ), you need to try to identify it.
replacing an active tense. 5 (since / work / the survey)
B instead of a relative clause, with a past participle (... ), Kiara has decided to volunteer for more projects in
replacing a passive tense. future.
C to show that two things are happening at the same
time, using a present participle. 7 THINK & SHARE Complete the sentences.
Then work in pairs and share your ideas.
D to show a sequence of events, using a perfect participle.
1 Reading the article, I began to understand …
E to express a reason or cause using a present participle.
2 Having listened to Kiara’s experience, I would like to …
F to express a condition, using a past participle.
3 Used more widely, citizen science could …

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8.6 READING Recognise facts, opinions and speculation in a text.
Future-proofing the world

1 Read the infographic and match sentences 1–3 to the photos in A–C in your notebook.
50% 2 out of 5 94%

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The world has lost half of its Scientists estimate that 40% of Malaria is a life-threatening disease
coral reefs and many more are the world’s plant species are in transmitted by mosquitoes –
believed to be in danger. danger of extinction. 94% of infections occur in Africa.
2 Read the introduction text on the website. What do you understand by ‘future-proofing’?
Home | About | Articles | Contact us
HOW is science We know that science has caused some of the most serious problems
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There’s an island in the Arctic Ocean, called Spitsbergen, where another disease, polio, will soon follow. Recent events have
the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is. It holds the seeds of over shown that we can create and distribute new vaccines really
20 1 million varieties of food crops, including wheat, rice and fast when we need to. This gives me hope that in future,
soya … but it’s thought to have the capacity to store four times 45 scientists will be able to deal with serious outbreaks of
as many. So, obviously, its main purpose is to protect the disease that threaten our species.
world’s future food supply.

8.6 READING
3 8.07 Read the three texts A–C. According to each text, 4 Read the strategy. Do these sentences from the texts
how are scientists contributing to future-proofing the express a fact (F), an opinion (O) or a speculation (S)?
world? Which words or phrases helped you decide?
1 And it could well safeguard the future of plant life on
STRATEGY Recognising fact, opinion and speculation
Earth. (lines 5–6)
To understand a text fully, it helps to be able to recognise 2 The MSB houses over 2.4 billion seeds from 39,000 different
when the writer is presenting a fact, expressing their species of plant from around the world. (lines 9–11)
opinion or speculating. 3 The MSB is an incredibly important resource. (lines 16–17)
Facts are usually supported by a reference to statistics, 4 According to the World Health Organization, there are
numbers or other sources, such as books, articles or 229 million cases of malaria every year. (lines 25–27)
reports (Over 50%, around 5 million, According to the CNN 5 This is a fantastic achievement. (line 34)
report …).
6 It is likely that another disease, polio, will soon follow.
To identify the writer’s opinion, look for adjectives and (lines 41–42)
adverbs that express their opinion (It’s brilliant that … 7 As a report on the One Earth website shows, we’ve
Unfortunately, we cannot …) and phrases that connect the already lost half of the world’s coral reefs. (lines 50–52)
reader and writer (Who doesn’t like … ? We all know …).
8 But an organisation called Coral Vita may offer a lifeline.
A speculation is an idea about what could be true rather
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(lines 58–59)
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dying. By the time they’re ready to be put back into the ocean, 1 The World Health Organization has a list of diseases
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they’re much bigger and have become more resistant to the which it hopes to (... ) in the near future.
effects of climate change. Coral Vita’s methods enable coral 2 A small animal or plant that lives on or inside another
65 to develop at up to 50 times the natural speed, and they’re type of animal or plant and feeds on it is a (... ).
now able to carry out large-scale efforts to restore coral 3 Some farmers use products which change the chemical
reefs globally. Thanks to science, there’s real hope that these balance of the soil and reduce its (... ).
amazing ecosystems could have a future. 4 The widespread use of antibiotics means that some
bacteria have become (... ) to their effects.
5 There are very few rhinos left in the wild, and the species
is now threatened with (... ).
6 With more plant, bird and animal species than any other
country, Brazil leads the world in terms of (... ).
7 MEDIATION Your teacher has asked you to
prepare a presentation for a school science day. Work
in groups of three. Choose a topic from the text – the
Millennium Seed Bank, vaccinations or Coral Vita.
Research additional information about the topic. In your
presentation, summarise the points in the article and your
own research. Practise your presentation.
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8.7 GLOBAL SKILLS Discuss issues with people who have a different opinion.
Disagreeing diplomatically 3 Check the meaning of the phrases you completed

in the posts in Ex 2.
4 EXAM Work in pairs or small groups.
Read the scenarios and discuss how you would
respond to each one.
1 Someone at school has started a social media
campaign against the coach of their sports
team. You don’t agree with their actions.
2 Your friend has recently become a vegan. She
is now criticising all her friends for their eating
habits.
5 8.08 Listen to two conversations about the
situations in Ex 4. In which conversation does
someone …
• try to avoid confrontation?
• acknowledge a different perspective?
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the phrases in bold. Do you agree with the comments? Why? / Why not? • try to find a compromise?
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2 It’s important to know when to speak and when to hold your tongue. • show respect for the other person?
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3 If someone challenges your opinion, stand your ground and don’t
give in. 6 Work in pairs. Do you think each person
4 If you disagree with someone, try to look for common ground that or responded in the best way according to the
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the adviser’s response. Complete the phrases in bold with the
you the following message. Write a short reply
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compromise confrontation differences informed position situation. Try to use phrases from Ex 1 and 2.
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yours. If someone’s views go against your (... 1 ), or if the ideas they
express are offensive, then it can be difficult to know how to react.

8 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs. Discuss
But in any discussion, it’s best to be diplomatic. If you have to work
2 ). the questions. Then share your ideas with
with someone you disagree with, try to set aside your (...
another pair.
3 ) – it doesn’t help. If the conversation gets
If possible, avoid (...
4 ) – or change
1 What are the most important things you have
difficult, look for common ground and try to find a (... learned about discussing issues with people
the subject. whose values and opinions are different
But remember: It’s also important to engage with new ideas and from yours?
acknowledge different (... 5 ). If someone expresses an opinion you
2 In what circumstances is it important to avoid
disagree with, try not to make (... 6 ). Ask them why they think like
annoying or upsetting anyone?
that. Also, do some research – read about the subject, so that you 3 Can you think of situations when it would be
7 ).
can speak from an (... important to challenge an opinion?
Having said that, we do have a responsibility to challenge (... 8 ) or
discrimination. If you feel strongly about a topic, try to convince the

other person with better arguments, not insults. Show (... 9 ) for the
person, even if you disagree with their views.

Use a range of phrases to engage with others’ ideas in a debate. 8.8 SPEAKING
A debate 3 8.09 Read the strategy and study the Phrasebook.

Then listen again and write down in your notebook the
1 Work in pairs. Read the extract from a news story and phrases you hear.
discuss the questions.
PHRASEBOOK Engaging with ideas
1 What reasons might the government have for reducing
the aid budget? Acknowledging a different perspective
2 What are the advantages of providing aid to developing I respect your point of view, but …
countries? I hadn’t considered that aspect.
I hear what you’re saying, but …
That’s an interesting perspective, but …
NEWS Finding common ground
I think we share the view that …
Government reduces foreign aid What if we look at it from another angle?
Let’s try to see it through their eyes …
budget by 0.5% Let’s accept that we don’t agree about …
Emphasising your position
I’m quite clear about that / this.
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its foreign aid budget, starting next year. They believe it is
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(e.g. friendly, polite, angry, confrontational)? 6 In pairs, hold your debate.
• Take turns to introduce and explain your arguments.
STRATEGY Listening actively
• Engage with and respond to each other’s ideas.
In a debate or formal discussion, it is important to show • Be respectful and try to find common ground.
the other speakers that you are listening, and that you have • Use phrases to show that you are listening actively.
understood and respect their ideas. You can do this by
listening ‘actively’. 7 REFLECT Think about the debate. Did you …
1 Use body language to show you are paying attention. • explain your arguments clearly?
Keep an upright posture, maintain eye contact and nod • engage with the other person’s ideas?
your head occasionally. • try to find common ground?
2 Show that you are listening by expressing interest and
engagement (e.g. Really?, That’s interesting, OK, right, 8 THINK & SHARE Work in pairs or small groups.
I see.). Discuss the questions. Give reasons for your answers.
3 Ask follow-up questions (e.g. Why is that? What makes 1 Is it always a good idea to challenge an opinion?
you say that). 2 What are the advantages of staying calm and polite in
a discussion?
3 Should we be more concerned about people’s feelings
in online discussions?
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8.9 WRITING Write a well-structured discursive essay using nominalisation.
A discursive essay 3 Read the guidelines for writing a discursive essay. Identify
where in the essay the writer does each of these things.
1 Work in pairs. Read the essay task and discuss the
questions. WRITING A DISCURSIVE ESSAY
In a discursive essay, you will need to discuss a particular topic
‘Future food security is one of the most important global
and present one or more arguments related to it. You should …
challenges of the 21st century.’ Discuss.
1 write an introduction which will catch the attention of the
1 What do you understand by the term ‘food security’? reader – if possible, include a key fact or an unusual idea.
2 present your main arguments in separate paragraphs.
2 Do you agree with the statement in the essay task?
3 start each paragraph with a topic sentence to introduce
Why? / Why not?
the argument.
3 Which of the following do you think would most improve
4 support each argument with evidence and/or examples.
food security in future?
5 write a conclusion that summarises the arguments and any
• reducing population growth possible solutions.
• changing food production methods
• changing to a vegan diet
STRATEGY Using nominalisation
2 Read the essay. What is the writer’s position in relation to
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the statement in the essay task? Which of the points in Ex 1 Nominalisation is the use of nouns and noun phrases instead
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do they mention as a possible solution? of verbs and verb phrases. It is a common feature of certain
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Food security in the 21st century For example, instead of …
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population and deal with the effects of climate change, which
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are a serious threat to food-producing areas around the world?
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production of coffee in countries like Costa Rica and Ethiopia

1 It’s really important to preserve endangered species.
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global demand for meat, scientists are developing cultivated

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crops indoors in artificial conditions – is another solution. In 6 Read the essay task. Then make a list of arguments to
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addition, the development of ‘super crops’ is also significant. support your position. What evidence and/or examples
This is where scientists engineer crops like rice or beans to could you include to support your arguments?
improve their resistance to temperature changes or disease.
‘Everyone’s actions can make a contribution to
D In summary, producing enough food for the world’s population future-proofing the world.’ Discuss.
will be a major challenge in future. The development of
food production methods adapted to future conditions will 7 Plan your essay. Organise your ideas in Ex 6 into clear
significantly improve our long-term food security. paragraphs. Use the guidelines in Ex 3 to help you.
8 EXAM Write your essay based on your plan in Ex 7.

• follow the plan: introduction, arguments with supporting
evidence / examples, conclusion?
• start each paragraph with a topic sentence?
• use nominalisation to make your writing sound more formal?
• include grammar and vocabulary related to the topic?
• check your spelling, grammar and punctuation?

8.10 REVIEW
Grammar 4 Copy and complete the sentences. The first letter of each
word is given.
1 Choose the correct answer: A, B or C. 1 Following the storm, a number of a(... ) a(... ) entered the
1 It’s better to avoid … any contact details on social media. country to help with the r(... ) e(... ).
A putting B to put C you putting 2 Rescue workers’ first job after the earthquake was to
2 Don’t forget … me a text when you arrive. a(... ) the damage and p(... ) lives.
A sending B to send C you to send 3 We need someone in charge who can c(... ) the work
3 Our science teacher encourages … questions in class. of the volunteers and get the i(... ) working as soon
as possible.
A to ask us B us to ask C us asking
4 This disease t(... ) the lives of children in developing
4 Passing the music studio, I heard … for her exam.
countries, but with a vaccine we may e(... ) it from many
A practise B her to practise C her practising parts of the world.
5 My dad was really into maths at school – later, he went on 5 During a humanitarian crisis, it’s important to d(... ) food
… computer science. and shelter quickly to avoid any further s(... ).
A to study B studying C study 6 We need volunteers to p(... ) all the data and pass it to the
6 Would you allow … for you on a voluntary basis? rescue teams who are searching for s(... ).
A to work B me to work C me working
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being / having been founded / founding
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about your experience of voluntary work or community
1 (... ) the opportunity, I would study abroad. 1 ) involved.
service. Tell us who or what inspired you (...
2 (... ) through the city earlier this morning, I was surprised or
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3 (... ) in 1961, the WWF exists to protect wildlife and 2 ) disability. I hadn’t really considered
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2 A social B learning C community
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their (... ) for as long as possible.
3 At my school we spend two afternoons a month doing
community (... ) – I give one-to-one (... ) in computer skills
Think & share
at a local care home. 6 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
4 Older people often experience feelings of social (... ) – 1 What would inspire you to volunteer with a charity?
especially if they live alone and don’t have family nearby. 2 What have your parents encouraged you to do outside
5 Volunteering with a charity is a good way to engage with of school?
the (... ) affecting your local community – it’s also a good 3 What local initiatives could you provide assistance with
way to make a positive (... ). or raise funds for?
6 They’ve recently started a local (... ) to improve the
environment – they provide (... ) with planting trees and
picking up rubbish.

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7–8 EXAM SKILLS
Listening Use of English

EXAM STRATEGY EXAM STRATEGY
When you do a multiple-choice task, read the questions When you do a multiple-choice cloze task, try to think of the
and options carefully. Sometimes an option may include missing word in a gapped sentence before you look at the
two pieces of information. Remember, both pieces of options. Look at the words before and after the gap, consider the
information need to be accurate in order for the option to topic of the sentence and decide whether the missing word is
be correct. lexical or grammatical.
1 Read the strategy above. Then read the first 3 Read the strategy above. Then read the first gapped
question and set of options in the exam task in Ex 2. sentence in the exam task in Ex 4. Without looking at the
What two pieces of information need to be correct in options, can you guess the missing word?
each statement?
4 Read the text below and for each gap (1–10) choose the
Example: correct answer: A, B, C or D.
A Marco speaks three languages. He speaks them fluently.
2 8.10 You will hear an interview with an artist and
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2 ) was one of two paintings commissioned by the sitter’s
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bought by billionaire Ronald Lauder. Some people might
2 What does Marco say about going to Australia?
or
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question the auction house (...
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5 What does Marco say about his book? 5 A value B means C worth D rate
A He has written several chapters on the meaning of 6 A on B in C for D next
Indigenous Australian art. 7 A install B to install C installing D installed
B He has only focused on local artists and their work. 8 A told B talked C asked D said
C The money he makes will fund young artists around 9 A ought B should C have D would
the world. 10 A that B so C it D to

7–8 EXAM SKILLS
Reading A Human figures and landscapes

B A varied path to becoming an artist
EXAM STRATEGY C A group of unsuccessful artists
When you match paragraphs to headings, it can be helpful to look for the same D Artistic influences on Van Gogh
or similar words and ideas. However, it is also important to read through both E A failure to recover
the paragraph and heading, and think carefully about the whole meaning. F Studying in Paris
G Lack of recognition
5 Read the strategy above. Then read the exam task in Ex 6. Read the H A digital experience
first paragraph carefully. Then look at the headings (A–J) below the text. I Attention to detail
Which is the correct heading for the first paragraph? Which word appears
J Success at the end of a lifetime
in both the heading and the paragraph in the same or similar form?
6 Read the article about Vincent van Gogh. Choose the most appropriate Speaking
heading (A–J) opposite for each paragraph (1–7). There are three extra
headings that you do not need. Which words appear in both the headings EXAM STRATEGY
and the paragraphs in the same or similar form? When you talk to your partner, use language
which is typical for spoken interaction. Learn
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phrases such as discourse markers (e.g.
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bold technique. Sadly, his artistic genius was dominated by a tragic life in
which his paintings were unrecognised by art critics and failed to be accepted 7 Read the strategy above. Then add at
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by the art-buying public at the time. least two more phrases to each of the
2)
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Van Gogh was born in Holland in 1853 and began his career as an artist
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relatively late. When he was sixteen, he worked for his uncle who was an Work in pairs. Imagine the
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art dealer in Paris. The position involved travel and van Gogh learned a lot following situation. Your teacher has asked
about contemporary art. During these early years, he also worked for the you to make suggestions for an art trip.
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series of Sunflowers. At the same time, van Gogh seemed to suffer from reasons to support your ideas.
mental illness. Eventually, he went to a hospital in St Remy where he
painted his famous painting A Wheatfield, with Cypresses. He died in 1890 9 Read the strategy above. Then think
at the age of thirty-seven. of one positive and one negative point to
6)
(... describe your opinion of each of these:
Although van Gogh did not receive the recognition he deserved at 1 the last book you read
the time, it’s now understood how incredible his paintings are and what 2 a film you saw recently
an important influence he had. Today, his paintings are exhibited in
10 Write a review of an art gallery or a
art galleries around the world, and books and films have been written
museum you have visited or researched.
about him.
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Include …
(...
• a description of the art gallery or
One spectacular exhibition took place in London in 2021. Van Gogh: museum.
The Immersive Experience is a virtual reality show. Through light and
• what kind of art or items it displays.
sound, and using large visual displays, the viewers are invited to travel
through some of the artist’s most exciting works.
• your opinion of the place.
• why you would / wouldn’t recommend it.

Exam skills 119
1 VOCABULARY BOOSTER
Live and learn 5 Complete the text about the best age to learn new skills.
The first letter of the words has been given.
1 GET STARTED 1.15 Look at the qualities below. Which Most people think that the best time to learn something
do you think are positive? Which are negative? How new is when you’re young. It’s true that some skills, like
could you make the negative qualities sound positive in a swimming or cycling, are best learned before you reach
sentence? Listen and check. 1
a(... ). When it comes to learning a foreign language, many
e determined to succeed be easy-going
b children start young and then continue at secondary school
be open-minded be self-confident be selfish when they are in their 2t(... ). But it’s never too late to learn.
cope well with stress feel awkward in social situations In early 3a(... ), when people start working, they often find
get upset easily have good people skills that they have to learn new skills, including learning a
tend to complain a lot language. However, in 4m(... ) 5a(... ), when they are in their
40s and 50s, people are often too busy with work and family
2 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct form of life to study. But when they are close to 6r(... ), many people
the phrases in Ex 1. There are four phrases that you do not start learning new skills again. Some even decide to go back
need. to university. Sometimes the 7o(... ) 8g(... ) works harder and
1 You need to be able to (... ) if you work in the emergency does better than younger students. Maybe it’s because
services, like the ambulance or fire service. older students are 9w(... ) with years of experience and
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m(... ). Or perhaps it’s just because they have more time!
2 I think you (... ). You only think about yourself, never about
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He wants to be the best at everything.’ think outside the box
5 We are looking for someone who (... ) and can build good
relationships with our customers. or
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time to write down a list of things to do. 5 have the ability to remain calm and not show the strong
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clearly when I’m stressed. I need to be more like you!
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complete sentences.
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1 I was determined to How to achieve your goals and

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5 A lack of experience meant Mina had to overcome If you’re outgoing and never feel awkward in social
situations, and if you’re good at 3building rapport /
6 Luis has the potential
thinking outside the box, go for a job that means you
7 I’ve read about baking, but now I need to put theory spend time with other people.
8 We didn’t know if Marek would be capable of It’s also important to 4have strict self-control /
push your boundaries when you start a new job.
A into practice and make some bread.
You can’t allow yourself to get upset or angry if things
B dream of getting into drama school.
get challenging.
C succeed and made sure I’d revised properly before Originality is a great quality. Get into the habit of
the exam. 5
building rapport / thinking outside the box and coming
D remembering all the rules, but he didn’t forget any. up with innovative ideas.
E the basics from my grandmother. Finally, get out of your comfort zone, take risks and
F to be a brilliant swimmer, but he needs to practise more. try new things, go to new places, meet new people.
6
G online tutorials. Push your boundaries / Be a natural!
H a lot of problems before getting her first job.
8 Work in pairs. Which of the tips in Ex 7 do you think is
the most important? Why?

120 Vocabulary booster Complete all activities in your notebook.
Highs and lows 5 Read the texts about weekend courses. Copy and
complete them with the correct form of the phrases below.
1 GET STARTED Choose the correct definition (A or B) of the be mindful be on the go build self-confidence
words in bold. chill out develop a positive mindset get on top of you
1 Isabelle was charmed by Paul’s good looks and humour. thrive on stress
A Isabelle found Paul very attractive.
B Isabelle thought Paul was dangerous.
2 My aunt was amused by what had happened. Last weekend, I went on a
A She thought it was exciting. mindfulness course because my
B She thought it was funny. friends say I rush around and put
3 Hasan was anxious about his final exams. too much pressure on myself.
A Hasan was confident he’d do well. I didn’t want to go because I think
B Hasan was worried he’d do badly. 1 ). The busier I am, the happier
I (...
4 You should be grateful that I helped you. 2 ). But everyone said
I am. I really like (...
A You should thank me. I need to learn how to (... 3 ) and take
B You should be sorry. it easy, so I agreed to go. It was fantastic! I realised that
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4 is a great way to enjoy the world around me. I’ll
(...)
5 Don’t be alarmed. Nothing terrible will happen.
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exams. I need to (...
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Yes, I’m anxious about my maths test.
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the missing adjectives. The first letters have already stressful and upsetting.
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been given. 2 We need to protect the very young and the very old as
1 Sarah was very p(... ) when I asked her if she was better, they are the most (... ) members of society.
as she hadn’t been unwell. I must have got her mixed up 3 I always feel safe when George is driving. He’s a very (... )
with someone else. driver.
2 Fabio wasn’t just surprised by the news, he was a(... ). 4 Lucinda is such a (... ) person. She’s always careful not to
He couldn’t believe it! say anything to annoy or upset people.
3 Luis hated going to school when he was small. It made 5 Freddy is always thinking about other people. He’s so (... )
him quite m(... ). and kind.
4 Lucy wasn’t just angry about the mess in the kitchen, she 6 Having no qualifications makes Camilla lack self-
was absolutely f(... ). confidence and feel (... ) in the job market.
5 Lisa was o(... ) when Charlie said her new haircut was odd. 7 Stop being so (... )! You have lots of brilliant qualities and
He really hurt her feelings. you shouldn’t put yourself down.
6 You shouldn’t clean up after everyone else. Everyone knows 8 Geeta is the most (... ) person I know. She doesn’t wait for
it’s unfair and it will only make you feel r(... ). things to happen, she gets things done.
7 Don’t shout! Ashok gets i(... ) if we wake him up in the
7 Which three qualities from Ex 6 would you consider
middle of the night.
most useful when trying to get a job? Why? Compare your
8 Pete was getting very f(... ) because he couldn’t log on to answers with a partner.
his account.
Vocabulary booster 121
An active life 4 Copy and complete the sentences with the missing words.
The first letters have already been given.
1 GET STARTED 3.12 Complete the phrases in the text 1 The d(... ) made by coaches on elite athletes are so huge
with the words below. Listen and check. that they often have no time to see family.
focus on get hate individual
stamina 2 Good o(... ) s(... ) are needed to manage your school work,
strength take on team training, and social life.
3 T(... ) is very important in this job. We expect everybody
to work well together in their groups.
4 The new sports hall was the result of a c(... ) between
athletes and architects.
5 Paula’s s(... )-c(... ) increased when she was chosen to play
in the first team.
6 When you are chosen to join our team, we expect total
Fitness tips
c(... ) from you in training and matches.
7 We are looking for someone with good l(... ) qualities to
take on the role of captain.
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One of the best ways to (... 1 ) fit is to join a gym. If you 5 EXTEND 3.13 Copy and complete the definitions with
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want to exercise for longer without getting tired, you can the expressions below. Listen and check.
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increase your (... ) by going on rowing or running machines. devote time to something do yourself proud
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enjoyable and equally good for you. Whether you choose leave your comfort zone pursue your dream(s)
4 ) sport like swimming or running or a (...
an (... 5 ) sport like
football or basketball, you’ll be increasing your fitness or

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fitness programmes, like training to run a marathon for

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charity. It also helps to be determined to achieve your goal

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the expressions in Ex 5.
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using the underlined phrases from other sentences. 3 James is living in Hollywood and (... ) of becoming
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a famous actor. I hope he achieves it.

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1 To avoid injury, you should always work up a sweat before

you go for a run. 4 Well done for winning that prize. You’ve (... ).
2 Exercises like running and cycling that maintain your 5 I know I’m going to (... ) when I go on this expedition into
health and make you breathe hard will help you get fit. the jungle.
3 Cycling uphill makes me have a positive impact so I need 6 There’s nothing I don’t know about Sally. You could say
to shower when I get home. I (... ).
4 The problem with swimming is that it can fit in with your daily
routine, unlike going for a run, which can be quite quick.
5 Eating well and walking everywhere is a great way to take
up a lot of time.
6 Going for a walk or a gentle run should be easy to make
you aware. It’s free, and you don’t need a gym or any
special equipment.
7 There is no doubt that exercising and avoiding junk food
will stretch your muscles on your health.
8 Doing yoga every day will increase your heart rate of your
body and help you avoid injury.

A place like home 5 In your notebook, match 1–6 to A–F.

1 In our halls of residence we have a communal area
1 GET STARTED 4.12 In your notebook, match the words 2 Deciding to live in a small flat in the city is a lifestyle choice
below to the photos. Listen and check. 3 Although Fatima’s permanent residence is in Rome,
block of flats cottage semi-detached house 4 One way to improve your standard of
skyscraper terraced house three-storey building 5 The way our organisation provides a support network for
refugees is
1 2 3 6 We had to move into temporary accommodation when
A she’s decided to spend the summer in Naples.
B our house was being rebuilt.
C by introducing them to community members and
families in a similar situation.
D where we can spend time together cooking, eating,
4 5 6 chatting and playing games.
E and means you are close to facilities like shops and
restaurants.
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well-paid job.
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below to the definitions. Listen and check.
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2 Work in pairs. Make a list of the advantages and
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disadvantages of living or working in the buildings in Ex 1. assumption basic necessities
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3 What type of house or flat would you like to live in … 1 houses or flats that are provided for people on low
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something will happen, although there is no proof

• when you retire?
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B I know … It also needs to be (...
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B Yes, I’d like that. We’d also like a really (... 4 ) kitchen living in temporary accommodation, sleeping
because my partner does a lot of cooking. on friends’ sofas or even on the streets. Some think that
only (...1 ) people with little education or skills end up
A That might be a bit more difficult, but I can try. What 2)
about the area you want to live in? homeless. But this does not only happen to such (...
people but also those who are forced away from their
B Well, we need to be near shops and good transport, so
somewhere close to local (... 5 ) would be good. support networks by personal and other issues. They
can end up without even the (... 3 ) of life, having no food,
A Actually, that should be easy. There are lots of flats in the
nowhere to sleep and no way of making a living. Such
city centre. 4 ) is difficult to imagine, but all over the world there
6 ) because we both (...
B Great. We also need plenty of good (...
are people who need help because of forces outside their
have lots of books and clothes. 5 ) that people
control. So we need to challenge the (...
A OK, that’s not impossible …
always have control over their lives and homelessness is
B And we were hoping to find somewhere with solar panels 6 ) so
7)… their fault. Authorities need to provide affordable (...
on the roof so it would be more (...
that no one is left without a roof over their heads.
A I’m afraid there aren’t many buildings with solar panels
in the city centre. But most flats have really good (... 8 ) so
you won’t be cold in the winter. Let’s see what we can 8 Do you agree with the ideas in Ex 7? Why? / Why not?
find for you.
Technology 5 Choose the correct alternative.

1 Wind and solar power are examples of
1 GET STARTED 5.12 Copy and complete the table with alternative energy / natural resources.
the words and phrases below. Listen and check. 2 Global deforestation / Global warming is due to an
biodegradable click on an icon climate change increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
hardware hydroelectric power network 3 Our energy consumption / resource is much higher in
recycling waste software wind turbine winter when we have to heat our house.
wireless mouse 4 Global deforestation / landfill is caused by trees being
cut down for many reasons, including making room for
Technology and Energy and the farms and cattle ranches.
computers environment 5 Air, water, soil, plants and animals are all examples of
raw materials / natural resources.
6 Recycle as much of your rubbish as possible, or it will end
up in a landfill site / carbon footprint.
7 Lithium is one of the renewables / raw materials you
need to make a smartphone.
2 Complete the sentences with words and phrases from
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8 If you walked or cycled, your carbon footprint /
Ex 1. There are four that you do not need.
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you need batteries to make it work. of the words below. Are any similar in your language?
Which one describes a person? Listen and repeat.
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3 When you (... ) it opens a file or new window on your
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computer. carbon capture carbon storage climate change denial
4 (... ) has increased droughts, floods and heat waves as conservationist eco-anxiety ecology monoculture
well as rising sea levels and storms. or
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particularly upset about (... 2 ), people
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who don’t believe that human activity is
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1 My grandmother loves her laptop, but my grandfather is a I do something about it, instead of just worrying all
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cars. developed to help solve the problems of climate change.

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4 Thanks to a(... ) i(... ), computers can now do medical jobs of collecting it. Then it is kept safely somewhere, usually
underground. This is called (... 6 ). We are also learning
that could only be done by humans in the past, including
diagnosing some illnesses. better ways to predict and deal with natural disasters,
7 ). Drones can be used to spot these quickly and
like (...
5 You should leave all your g(... ) in the living room before
you go to bed, including your phone. stop them spreading. There are still challenges though.
8 ), seen in farming, is when you grow just only type of
(...
6 You need to make sure that any i(... ) on your devices,
crop in an area of land. This can lead to problems with
especially all personal data, is secure and can’t be
bugs and the use of chemicals to kill them, causing more
accessed by anyone else.
environmental problems. I’m convinced that we should
7 I love w(... ) t(... ) like my fitness tracker because I don’t
go back to growing lots of different crops together. Next
have to carry it in a bag or a pocket. 9 ) in housing.
we are going to study ways to achieve (...
8 Ashu is a computer g(... ). There’s nothing she doesn’t It would be amazing to have a home with no carbon
know about computers. She’ll be able to help you with footprint! I’m excited about my studies and much less
your new laptop. pessimistic about the future.
8 Work in small groups. Make a list of ten things that

you could do to help save the environment. Compare with
another group.
Money matters 4 PRACTISE Complete the text with the words below.
accessories
bus fares charity donations
1 GET STARTED Choose the correct explanation
everyday expenses gaming gym membership
(A or B) of the phrases in bold.
second-hand takeaways tuition fees
1 Serena’s parents made a deposit of €600 into
her account to help her pay her rent.
Here is a summary of my (... 1 ), the money I usually spend on a
A They took money out of her bank account.
B They put money into her account. daily or weekly basis. Some of these are essential. I need to take
public transport to and from school, so I need money for my (... 2 ).
2 If you sell the smartphone for less than you
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I also have to pay the (... ) for my piano lessons. My parents pay
paid for it, you’ll make a loss on it.
for those and for my (...4 ) because they know I like to keep fit.
A You’ll be poorer.
B You’ll be richer. Other expenses are non-essential, but life is more fun with them!
5 ) ever since I got my first computer and I spend
I’ve enjoyed (...
3 Karin’s parents made a lot of sacrifices to send
6 ) with my friends, but
too much on it. I also love getting (...
her to an expensive school.
A It was hard for them because they aren’t rich. I know I should eat healthier meals at home. My other weakness
7 ) like handbags and scarves. Recently, I’ve started
is buying (...
B It was easy for them because they had plenty
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shopping in charity shops and buying (... 8 ) stuff, especially clothes
of money.
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and books. Finally, I’ve started giving (... ) to homeless shelters
4 Instead of a present, Nasser asked his parents
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to put money towards a ticket to Australia. and food banks.
A Nasser asked his parents to contribute to
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the cost of the ticket.
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5 In your notebook, match 1–6 to A–F.
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B Nasser asked his parents to buy him the
1 I usually read the reviews before I purchase
ticket.
5 Oh, no! We’ve bought so much that we’ve run or
2 You should always make sure you select
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out of money and can’t afford a ticket home. 3 Once you’ve checked the items and quantities in your basket, you
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can proceed
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A All our money has been stolen.

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B We’ve spent all our money.

5 Because it’s hard to tell the quality of an item just from a photo,
6 I need someone to help me take control of
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my finances.
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B I usually know exactly how much money I A a delivery option.

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have and what I can spend each month. B transactions online.

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2 6.12 Copy and complete the sentences C up a bargain online.

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below with the correct form of the phrases in D a product online.

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1 The opposite of making a profit is (... ).

6 EXTEND 6.13 In your notebook, match the words and phrases
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2 If you buy those expensive trainers, you’ll below to the definitions. Listen and check.
(... ) and then you’ll have to borrow from your
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contactless cost-cutting impulse buy
overdrawn
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family.
pay your way tighten your belt
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3 I’ve decided not to go on holiday this year.

I’m prepared to (... ) to buy my dream house. 1 This means you are not relying on someone else to contribute to
4 I asked my brother to help me (... ) after I got your everyday expenses.
into debt. 2 When you do this you spend less because you have less money or
5 Would you like me to (... ) your tennis lessons? you want to save.
I know they are very expensive. 3 This is when you just tap your card on an electronic device to pay
3 Work in pairs. Ask and answer the for an item.
questions. 4 This is the reduction of the amount of money spent, especially
1 How can you avoid getting into debt? because of financial difficulty.
2 What do companies do to make a profit? 5 This happens when you take out more money from your account
than you have in it.
3 What sacrifices would you make to save
money? 6 This is something that you buy without planning to do so, and
without thinking about it carefully.
7 Work in pairs. Write six questions with words or phrases from
Ex 6. Ask and answer in different pairs.
Do you always ask for a receipt when you make a contactless payment?

All about art 5 Complete the text with the correct form of the words and
phrases below.
1 GET STARTED 7.12 Look at the words below and
a new dimension attention to capture
check their meaning with a partner. Which word describes convey a sense of inspired by passionate about
something you cannot touch? Listen and check.
clay drawings frame metaphor
oil paintings portrait pottery sculpture This self-portrait was painted
around 1630 by the Dutch painter
2 Copy and complete the sentences with words from Ex 1. Judith Leyster, one of very few
1 Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Picasso’s Guernica are female painters in the 17th
examples of famous (... ). century. It portrays the artist
2 Ancient Egyptian pots were made of (... ). painting a portrait of a musician
3 A (... ) is a painting or drawing of a person or people, and it is very likely that she was
though it could also be of an animal. 1 ) other Dutch artists of the
(...
4 It’s important to put a painting or a drawing in a (... ) to time, like Frans Hals. Look at
protect it. the smile on her young face,
g.
5 A (... ) is a 3D work of art made by shaping wood, stone, which mirrors the smile on the face of the violin player. Both
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clay, etc. 2 ) joy and pride in their art. The fact that we can see the
(...
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6 An artist usually makes (... ) of his subject before starting
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3 ) to the portrait.
subject of her painting so clearly adds (...
to paint.
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The painting is not only about her, but also about him. It is
7 Pots, dishes, plates and other objects made with clay are 4 ) their chosen professions. In their
clear that they are both (...
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examples of (... ). 5 ) the pleasure and confidence
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cheerful faces, the artist (...
8 In paintings, clocks are often seen as a (... ) for time they feel in their own talent. Notice the paintbrush in her
passing, flowers may represent innocence, and dogs or 6 ) the hand of the violin player,
hand, which draws our (...
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often symbolise faithfulness.
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holding the bow with which he plays his instrument. Again,
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3 Work in pairs. Think of or research a famous work of they mirror each other. It is a brilliant example of Leyster’s
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art. Don’t say what it is. Your partner asks ten questions to skill as a painter and a joyful celebration of the arts.
try to find out what it is.
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Is the artist still alive?

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No, they died a long time ago.

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and check.
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missing words. The first letters have already been given. canvas landscape line drawing
performance art
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1 The Mona Lisa is probably the most famous spray paint surrealism watercolour

m(... ) in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
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1 a 20th century style of art in which different images are put

2 The director’s latest film is not only a r(... ) p(... ) of
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w(... ), many think it’s her most original.
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3 Although all the a(... ) c(... ) gave her terrible reviews, the
than producing a physical work of art
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3 a picture made with paints that you mix with water, not oil
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4 I think the two lead actors g(... ) an o(... ) p(... ), the best I’ve
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4 a painting of a view of the countryside

seen in a long time.
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5 a strong, heavy, rough material used by artists for

5 Van Gogh is famous for using g(... ) c(... ) in all of his
painting on, often with oil paints
paintings, especially his favourite, yellow.
6 a drawing that consists only of lines
6 At least twelve paintings by the French painter, Monet,
are o(... ) d(... ) in the National Gallery in London. 7 paint that is kept in a container under pressure, often
used for graffiti
7 The Prado Museum in Madrid has an amazing collection
of s(... ) a(... ) by artists such as Titian, Velázquez and Goya. 7 Work in small groups. Discuss the questions.
8 It was impossible to v(... ) the e(... ) in the gallery. It was so Compare your answers with another group.
crowded I could only see other people’s heads! 1 What will you usually see in a painting of a landscape?
2 Where do you often see line drawings?
3 What did artists paint on before canvases became popular?
4 What art movement were Salvador Dalí, René Magritte
and Max Ernst a part of?
5 What are some of the advantages of using spray paint?
6 Why is it difficult to put a price on performance art?
7 Why do you think it might be more difficult to paint a
watercolour than an oil painting?

Local and global citizenship 5 Correct the underlined parts of the sentences using the
underlined parts from other sentences.
1 GET STARTED 8.11 Check the meaning of the nouns 1 As soon as they heard about the earthquake, survivors took
and compound nouns below. Listen and check. action by sending food, medicine and experts to the region.
Which one means ‘help during a catastrophic event’? 2 Suffering during the natural disaster made it very difficult
Which two are also verbs? and dangerous to send supplies to the city.
3 The country’s relief effort was almost entirely destroyed
collapse disaster relief
famine good causes after the disaster, so people could not access clean water
loss obstacles poverty struggle or electricity.
4 The aid agency’s extreme weather is saving lives above all
2 Copy and complete the sentences with six of the words
else.
from Ex 1.
5 After the Second World War, there were over 800,000 aid
1 I like to give to (... ) like Save the Children or UNICEF.
agencies from different countries in Europe living in camps
2 When they lost their homes and possessions during the
across the continent.
earthquake, they fell into (... ).
6 Many of the people involved in the priority to help survivors
3 It became very dangerous in the country when the
of the tsunami were young students from the city.
economic crisis caused the (... ) of law and order.
g.
7 Priyanka’s main aim as a volunteer doctor was to help
4 The (... ) of jobs during the financial crisis caused a huge
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reduce the infrastructure of patients in the hospital.
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increase in poverty.
8 Thanks to the anticipation of government agencies, there
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5 The two-year drought caused crops to fail and led to a
were many more refugees than in recent, similar disasters.
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terrible (... ) in the country.
6 EXTEND 8.12 Copy and complete the definitions with
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6 Natural (... ) like avalanches made it difficult to get aid to
the words below. Listen and check.
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areas affected by the earthquake.
aftermath asylum seeker economic migrants
or
inequality persecution starvation
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1 What events can cause the collapse of a country’s economy?
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2 What type of losses have caused poverty and famine in 1 (... ) is the unfair difference between groups of people
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many countries? in society, when some have more wealth, status or

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3 What kind of obstacles can prevent disaster relief opportunities than others.
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reaching people who need it? 2 (... ) is the act of treating somebody in a cruel and unfair
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way, especially because of their race, religion or political

4 PRACTISE Choose the correct answer: A, B or C.
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beliefs.
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1 After Rita lost her job she couldn’t pay her bills and
3 The (... ) of something is the situation that exists as a result
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became … for a few weeks until she found work in the

of an important (and usually unpleasant) event, especially
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new factory.
a natural disaster, an accident, etc.
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A confident B homeless C respected

4 An (... ) is a person who moves from one country or area to
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2 We all need to engage with the … that are causing another in order to improve their standard of living.
problems in our environment.
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A issues B independence C funds they have no food.

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3 Sami lacks … in his singing ability even though everyone 6 An (... ) is a person who has been forced to leave their own
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thinks he sounds great. country because they are in danger and then asks to stay
A assistance B hardship C confidence
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in another country.
4 When you start making … to society, you’ll feel much
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7 Work in small groups. Discuss the questions. Choose

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happier in yourself.
an answer (A or B).
A funds B issues C a contribution
1 Which of these words describes a crime?
5 I work for a charity that provides … like reading and
driving to people who have lost their sight. A modern slavery B inequality
A assistance B independence C funds 2 What happened in the aftermath of the Second World War
in Germany?
6 We’re looking for ways to raise … for a new building in our
school. A the country was divided B it became a democracy
A hardship B funds C issues 3 Who moves to another country because of persecution?
7 Although my grandparents are very old, they want to A an economic migrant B an asylum seeker
continue to live in their own house and retain their … . 4 What caused terrible starvation in Ireland in the 19th
A contribution B independence C assistance century?
8 During the natural disaster, they suffered terrible … A drought B the failure of the potato crop
including hunger and extreme cold. 5 What causes more food insecurity worldwide?
A hardship B homelessness C confidence A lack of food production B poor infrastructure
6 Which country is supposed to have the least inequality in
the world?
A the USA B Norway

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0.1 Present tenses 1 In each pair, choose the correct sentence.

1 I don’t like to visit the dentist.
Present simple I am not liking to visit the dentist.
We use the present simple … 2 Hasan’s basketball practice ends at 16.00 every day.
• for habits and routines. Hasan’s basketball practice is ending at 16.00 every day.
Andrew plays computer games every Saturday. He doesn’t 3 I listen to my favourite song right now.
go out. I am listening to my favourite song right now.
• for a permanent situation or fact. 4 There is a new restaurant on the corner.
There are eight planets in our solar system. There is being a new restaurant on the corner.
• for timetables and schedules. 5 She is very busy this week.
The plane lands at 17.00. She are very busy this week.
TIP 2 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct form of
He / She / It forms have some spelling variations:
1 He (... ) too much. He’s always at the library. (study)
We add -es to verbs ending in -o, -s, -x, -z, -ch and -sh:
She goes ... / He finishes … 2 I (... ) really frustrated. (be)
g.
We change -y to -ies after a consonant: 3 Henry (... ) with us, so we don’t have to wait for him. Let’s
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go. (not go)
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She tries … / He studies …
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Have has an irregular form: 4 She (... ) two older brothers. (have)
5 They (... ) that much. I think they only see each other once
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She / he has …
a year. (not talk)
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6 Let’s stop and read the rules of the game. I don’t think we
ph
Present continuous (... ) it correctly. (play)
We use the present continuous …
or
7 Someone tell Pablo to be quiet! He (... ) too loudly! (sing)
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• to talk about things that are happening now. 8 Wow! You (... ) every day! That’s commitment. (run)
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‘What are you doing, Salah? Are you playing computer games?’
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‘No, I’m not! I’m doing my homework.’

3 Complete the paragraphs with the correct form of the
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verbs below.
• for describing annoying behaviour with always.
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‘You’re always leaving your socks on the floor.’ be (x2)

be not compete enjoy grow
practise
• to talk about things that are happening around now score skate (x2) think try (x2) wear
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(today, this week, etc.).

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‘We aren’t going to school this week. We’re on holiday.’ I (...1 ) about joining a roller derby team. It (... 2 ) popular in the
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United States and (... ) in popularity in the United Kingdom.

3
TIP I (...4 ) roller skating but I (...5 ) very good at it yet. I (...6 ) to improve.
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I (...7 ) skating every day to try to improve.

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There are spelling variations for the -ing form of the verb:
1 Most verbs: + -ing In a roller derby match, two teams (...8 ) against each other.
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A team (...9 ) a point when one of their players (...

10 ) a lap. The
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watch → watching
other team (... ) to block the player from completing the lap
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2 Ends in -e: change -e to -ing

and scoring. Everyone (... 12 ) helmets and other protective gear
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ride → riding
because when you (... ) fast, you can really hurt yourself.
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3 Ends in stressed vowel + consonant (not w, x or y):
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I think the matches (...

14 ) always very exciting!
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double the consonant and + -ing

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run → running

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0.2 Past tenses Past perfect

We use the past perfect to talk about an action that was
Past simple finished before another action happened.
We use the past simple to talk about completed actions in The party had started by the time we arrived.
the past. When we use the past simple, we often say when
the action happened, e.g. last winter, in 1999, ten minutes ago. 1 Copy and complete the sentences with the missing words.
I had dinner at a famous restaurant yesterday. 1 I have (... ) waiting for you for two hours!
2 They (... ) here a minute ago! Where are they now?
Past continuous 3 I (... ) never heard a better story than the one you
We use the past continuous to talk about an action in told today.
progress in the past. 4 They (... ) standing in the queue for half an hour before
I was having dinner at a famous restaurant. they realised they were in the wrong one.
5 He (... ) running in the park when he heard someone
When we use these tenses together, we use the past
scream.
continuous for the longer, continuous action and the past
simple for the short, completed action. 6 They (... ) been on holiday for two weeks when she lost
her wallet.
I was having dinner at a famous restaurant when I saw a
g.
7 Most of the students (... ) been ordering their books
film star last night.
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online.
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TIP
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2 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct form
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1 We can use when and while to link two actions in the of the verbs in brackets.
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past. We often use when for the shorter action and while 1 Over the past decade, more and more schools (... )
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for the longer action. gardens. (plant)
I was walking to school when I heard the ambulance. 2 In the past, teachers (... ) gardens were a great way to
I heard the ambulance while I was walking to school. or
involve students in science. (think)
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2 Some verbs are only used with the past simple. These
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3 Throughout the years, gardens (... ) many other benefits.
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verbs often describe states, not actions, e.g. like, prefer, (provide)
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see, want. 4 Recent research (... ) that being in nature helps children
We liked the music at Tony’s party last night. to learn. (show)
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(NOT We were liking the music at Tony’s party last night.) 5 In surveys from one school, children (... ) less stress.
I didn’t want to go swimming yesterday afternoon.
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(report)
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(NOT I wasn’t wanting to go swimming yesterday

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afternoon.)
verbs below.
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Present perfect simple add be change cycle love make not be not wear

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We use the present perfect simple for actions that started

Cycling in the city is safer now than in the past. When
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at an unspecified time in the past and have a connection or

I was young, I (...1 ) to cycle, but I couldn’t cycle in the city.
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result now.
It (...2 ) safe.
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The students have improved their speaking skills.

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Over the past decades, cities all over the world (... 3 ) cycle
Present perfect continuous lanes to city streets. These lanes (... ) cycling less dangerous.
4
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We use the present perfect continuous for actions that In addition, most people in the past (...
5 ) helmets. Now that
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started recently in the past and are still in progress. (... ), and most children and adults wear protective gear.
6
The president has been making more televised I (...

7 ) a cyclist for years when cities began to add cycle lanes.
appearances this past year. Since then, I (... 8 ) to work most days. Cycle lanes have made
We also use the present perfect continuous for an event that cycling in the city a real transport option.
has recently stopped and which explains the present situation.
I’ve been cleaning the windows – that’s why there’s water
on the floor.
We form the present perfect continuous with: subject + has /
have (not) + been + -ing form of the verb.
I have been studying for hours. Ali hasn’t been studying.

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0.3 Future tenses Future continuous

We can use the present continuous, the present simple, We use the future continuous to talk about an action that
be going to, will and the future continuous to talk about will be in progress at a certain time.
the future. We will be having dinner at 20.00.
We form sentences with the future continuous with: subject
Present continuous + will / won’t be + -ing form.
We can use the present continuous to talk about future
We won’t be going to the park tomorrow.
events that have already been planned and arranged.
This time tomorrow, I’ll be flying to Athens.
I’m flying to Bratislava tomorrow!
1 Choose the correct form of the verbs. Sometimes both
TIP answers are correct.
We often use time expressions tomorrow, tonight or 1 I’m meeting / meet some people from work for
this evening / week / Friday. dinner tomorrow.
2 We ’re going / go to a new restaurant close to the river.
3 The dinner is beginning / begins at 18.00.
Present simple
4 There is going to be / will be a live band and traditional
g.
We can use the present simple when the future event is part Greek dancing at the restaurant.
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of a fixed schedule or timetable.
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5 I think there will be / are a lot of people there that I
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The flight leaves at 11.20 a.m. don’t know.
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6 I am sure we will be having / will have a good time!
Be going to
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We can use be going to to talk about future intentions. 2 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct future
ph
I’m going to visit all the famous sights there. form of the verbs in brackets. More than one form may be
or
correct. Use contractions when appropriate.
We can also use be going to to make a prediction based on 1 Next month my brother (... ) to Chile for Spanish classes.
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evidence in the present. (travel)
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Look at the traffic. We’re going to be late! 2 He (... ) there for one month. (be)
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3 He and a couple of other students (... ) with families. (stay)

Will
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4 After the classes in Chile, he (... ) on taking classes with

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We can use will to make predictions. the same school online. (plan)
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It’ll be a fantastic trip! 5 I’m jealous! I think he (... ) so much fun! (have)
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We also use will to make an instant choice or decision. This

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3 Look at Liam’s agenda for an upcoming meeting with

can include promises, offers, plans, refusals and requests.
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his manager. Write sentences to describe his plans. Use

I think I’ll stay at home today.
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contractions when appropriate.

I’ll help you if you like.
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I won’t tell anyone. I promise. 8.30 meeting with Ana

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TIP • get feedback on the new design of the website

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1 In speaking and in informal writing, we usually use • decide on url for site
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the short form of will, especially with subject pronouns. • determine the deadline for the launch of the website
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We’ll arrive around 6.30 p.m. • remind Ana of holiday (Jan 2 –Jan 15)
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2 We can qualify future predictions with expressions like

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• propose hiring more project workers

certainly, definitely, maybe, perhaps, probably, I (don’t)
think, etc. 9.30 wrap up
I think you’ll enjoy this movie.
3 We can sometimes use two different forms to talk about At 8.30, Liam …
the same thing. First, Liam …
We can use will and be going to to make predictions, but Then Liam and Ana …
with going to it is based on present evidence. After making a decision, they …
It will probably rain tomorrow. Then Liam …
It’s going to rain tomorrow. (= You’ve seen a weather After that, Liam …
forecast.) At 9:30, the meeting …
We can use be going to and the present continuous (but
not will) to talk about plans and intentions.
I’m going to get the train to Warsaw. (= I intend to.)
I’m getting the train to Warsaw. (= I have arranged it.)

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0.4 Relative clauses A non-defining relative clause follows the noun that it is
describing and is separated from the main clause of the
Defining relative clauses sentence by commas. It gives additional information, but the
We use defining relative clauses with the relative pronouns sentence / situation would still make sense without the clause.
who, which, that, where, when, whose and why to identify the The relative pronoun can never be omitted in a non-defining
specific person or thing that we are talking about. relative clause, even when it refers to the object of the clause.
We use who or that to introduce a defining relative clause My brother, who you met last weekend, has just got a new job.
about people. NOT My brother, you met last weekend, has just got a new job.
Can you describe the man who / that stole your bag? TIP
We use which or that to introduce a defining relative clause We don’t use that in non-defining relative clauses.
about things.
The film, which was a romantic comedy, wasn’t very good.
France is the country which / that has the highest number NOT The film, that was a romantic comedy, wasn’t very good.
of tourists.
We use where to introduce a defining relative clause about 1 In your notebook, match the relative clauses (1–6) to the
places. sentences (A–F).
g.
That’s the hotel where we stayed last year. 1 My holiday in Hawaii, (... ), was very memorable!
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2 I’m staying in the same flat (... ).
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We use when to introduce a defining relative clause about
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time. 3 Amal is my friend (... ).
4 The reason (... ) is because she is thinking about going to
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The time when we went on holiday to Australia was the
this university.
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best ever.
5 First, I’m going to take her to the restaurant (... ).
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We use whose to introduce a defining relative clause about
possession. 6 Then, we’re going to see the campus, (... ).
She’s the person whose car we bought. A or
where my brother lived during university
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We use why to introduce a defining relative clause about B that we ate at for your graduation
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reasons. C when I hiked on a volcano

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The reason why they can sell things so cheaply is because D why she’s coming
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they manufacture big quantities. E whose brother you know

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Defining relative clauses follow the nouns that they define and F which is only ten minutes from my flat
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are not separated from the main clause of the sentence by any 2 Correct the sentences. The errors may be in punctuation
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punctuation. Without a defining relative clause, there would or words.

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not be enough information to understand the situation. 1 The city, who I love best, is Prague.
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The car which is parked outside the school belongs to our 2 The people recommended the hotel were very nice.
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head teacher. 3 The tour guide who first language was Spanish spoke four
other languages.
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(Without the relative clause you wouldn’t know which car

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belonged to the head teacher.) 4 My first trip there, when was in 2017, was spectacular.
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Relative pronouns can be omitted from a defining relative 5 The main reason which I recommend Prague is because
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clause when they refer to the object of the clause. of the architecture.
6 You can find buildings, that have survived for centuries,
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Those are the people (who) we met on holiday. (= We met

alongside more modern designs.
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them on holiday.)
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But they can’t be omitted when they refer to the subject. 3 Use the information given to write single sentences with
Those are the people who owned our holiday villa. (= They relative clauses.
owned the villa.) 1 My flight was supposed to leave hours ago. The flight has
NOT Those are the people owned our holiday villa. been delayed again.
2 My teacher is taking a group of students to Turkey. She is
Non-defining relative clauses from Ankara.
We use non-defining relative clauses with the relative pronouns 3 Last year, she took students to Romania. They toured the
who, which, where, when and whose to give extra information countryside there.
about the person or thing that we are talking about. 4 I met some very nice people. I still keep in contact with
My grandfather, who was a famous explorer, travelled all them.
over the world. 5 I hope to meet up with her in June. We are both visiting
I went fishing yesterday, which was a new experience for me. Barcelona in June.
Last year we went to Paris, where we stayed in a flat near 6 I learned how to surf off the coast of Portugal. It was an
the centre. amazing experience.
Last summer, when we went on holiday, it was extremely hot.
That woman, whose sister I was at school with, is a very
famous artist.
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1.2 Past perfect simple and past 1 Choose the correct form of the verbs.
1 After we’d already bought / been buying the tickets, the
perfect continuous show was cancelled.
Past perfect simple 2 The actress hadn’t performed / hadn’t been
performing for many years when she got her first award.
We use the past perfect simple to talk about a completed
event that happened before another event in the past. In 3 My sister had known / had been knowing she wanted to
sentences with the past perfect, we often use when / before be a teacher since she was six.
+ simple past, or after + past perfect. 4 My roommate had cleaned / had been cleaning the flat
When I arrived, the film had already started. since early in the morning.
5 We had waited / had been waiting for months to see
I arrived after the movie had started.
our favourite singer in concert.
We form the past perfect simple with: subject + had / hadn’t 6 When you got the teaching job, had you worked / been
+ past participle. working as a teacher before?
subject had / past 7 I hadn’t slept / hadn’t been sleeping long when my
hadn’t participle alarm went off.
8 Mark had left / had been leaving before the
I / You / He / She / had
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seen the movie. presentation ended.
It / We / They hadn’t
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9 We hadn’t stood / hadn’t been standing in the queue
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long when we realised we were at the wrong bus stop.
TIP
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2 Copy and tick (✓) the correct sentences. Correct the
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With state verbs (e.g. want or know), we use the past perfect incorrect sentences. Use contractions when appropriate.
ph
simple with for or since to say how long the action had been 1 I’d been interested in ice skating since the first time I saw
in progress. the Winter Olympics.
I was sad when Maria left my school, because I had known or
2 By the time Aziz applied for university, he had studied
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her for five years.
in
German for ten years.
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3 Sara had never attempting to skateboard before

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Past perfect continuous this afternoon.

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We use the past perfect continuous to talk about an event 4 Since he was very young, my father had been wanting to
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that continued for a period of time before another event in live in another country.
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the past. 5 I hadn’t been motivated to learn the piano when I was
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The band had been playing for 20 minutes when I got to a child.
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the concert. 6 Katia had been doing her homework for three hours
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when she finally took a break.

We also use the past perfect continuous to show the cause
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or result of something in the past. 7 Daniel had been leaving his laptop at home and had to go
l. N
back to get it.

After the concert, I was exhausted because I had been
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8 I hadn’t been sleeping long when I heard my alarm go off.

standing for so long!
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9 Ali had worked as a stage manager for a couple of years

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We form the past perfect continuous with: subject + had / since graduating from university.
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hadn’t + been + -ing form.

3 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs
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subject had / hadn’t been -ing form below. Use contractions when appropriate.
m
I / You / He / She / had

Sa
been listening. be enjoy not expect quit take watch

It / We / They hadn’t
My cousin (...1 ) online English tutorials for years when he
TIP decided to make one himself. His videos quickly became
popular because he is very funny. In the past, he (... 2)a
With action verbs (e.g. work or speak), we use the past
couple of comedy classes. He (... ) them, but they were very
3
perfect continuous with for or since to say how long the
expensive so he (...4 ) after only a couple months. He (...5 ) one
action had been in progress.
of the best students in English at university, so he came up
He felt tired because he had been working since eight with the idea to create his own tutorials. The videos are very
o’clock in the morning. entertaining. He (... 6 ) to be so successful, but people all over
the world love his videos.

In informal English, we often shorten had to ’d after personal
pronouns.
I couldn’t call my parents because I’d lost my phone.
To form past perfect questions, we put had before the
subject.
When you got to school, had the exam already started?
How long had you been waiting when the bus arrived?
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1.5 Used to, would, be / get used to Be + used to + -ing form

We use be used to to talk about things we are already familiar
Used to with.
We use used to to talk about past states, habits and actions
I was used to staying up late.
that are now finished.
Ellen is retired now. She used to work very hard. Get + used to + -ing form
My grandfather used to have black hair but now it is grey. We use get + used to + -ing form to talk about becoming
We can use used to with action verbs AND state verbs. accustomed to new situations.
I used to go to the gym every Thursday. Since I sold my car, I’m slowly getting used to not having it.
I used to enjoy painting when I was younger. NOT I would
1 Choose the correct sentence. Sometimes both are correct.
enjoy painting when I was younger.
1 A I used to love to draw.
We form sentences with used to like this: subject + used to / B I use to love to draw.
didn’t use to + verb.
2 A In the past, my dad would take us to school.
They used to live in Mexico City.
B In the past, my dad used to take us to school.
He didn’t use to live in Mexico City.
3 A As a child, I would always stay up late reading.
g.
TIP B
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As a child, I always used to stay up late reading.
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4 A My mum lived in India for eight years.
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When we talk about how long something happened for, or
if it only happened once, we don’t use used to. We use the B My mum used to live in India for eight years.
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past simple. 5 A From a young age, I was used to working hard.
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My dad lived in New York for six months. NOT My dad B From a young age, I get used to working hard.
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used to live in New York for six months. 6 A Did you use to walk to school?
Remember, we form negative sentences and questions with B or
Would you walk to school?
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use to, not used to. 7 A I was used to three-week holidays.
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Did your grandma use to be a teacher? NOT Did your B I used to three-week holidays.
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grandma used to be a teacher?

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8 A We are getting used to living in a different country.

I didn’t use to like pizza when I was younger. NOT I didn’t B We would be use to living in a different country.
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used to like pizza when I was younger.

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9 A My brother didn’t use to have a driver’s licence.

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B My brother wouldn’t use to have a driver’s licence.

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Would 10 A We would go swimming every summer at the lake by

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We use would to talk about repeated habits or actions that my house.

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were different in the past. We don’t use would for past states. B We use to go swimming every summer at the lake by
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When she was in her twenties, Ellen would go to work my house.

l. N
early every day. 2 Complete the text with the correct form of used to, would or
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We only use would with action verbs (for example go). We don’t be / get used to.
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use would with state verbs (for example want, know, like). I grew up with four brothers so from an early age, I (...1 )
at
a loud house. In the summer, it was especially crazy. All the

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We form sentences with would like this: subject + would + verb.

He would get up early. I would get up late. neighbourhood kids (...2 ) come over. We (...3 ) always play video
pl
games and watch movies late into the night. I (...4 ) get very
We avoid using would with questions and negatives.
m
much sleep then, but it was a fun time. There were always
Sa
Did he use to play with cars and dolls? NOT Would he play people around. Now that I’m older and on my own, I have to
with cars and dolls? (...5 ) being in a quieter house. I’m actually starting to like it.
People didn’t use to become famous so easily in the past. I (...6 ) think that I wanted a big family, but now I’m not so sure.
NOT People wouldn’t become famous so easily in the past. The peace and quiet is nice!
TIP 3 Look at Hugo’s list about his childhood. Write sentences to

describe his likes and dislikes.
When we use would and used to, we often use always and
never to show how regularly we did things. These adverbs
go before used to.
Liked … Didn’t like … Always …
We always used to get ice cream after school.
chess scary stories woke up early
And they go between would and the main verb.
We went to the beach every summer, but I would never go roller skating bananas read at night
in the water. to go to the park violin lessons
Hugo used to like chess.

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2.2 Modal verbs Possibility, probability and certainty

We use might, may or could to say that something is possible
Obligation, necessity and advice now or in the future.
Must and have to He might be cold, or he may be ill.
We use must and have (got) to to talk about rules and things He could have an exam.
that are necessary to do. We use must and can’t when we believe that something is
You must pass a test before you can drive. definitely true or untrue. We use can to say that something is
You have to wait for the bus. generally true.
It’s sunny today. He can’t be cold.
We often use must to give instructions or orders, especially
in writing. He must be worried about something.
Students must arrive before 9 a.m. I think he has an exam soon. Exams can be very stressful.
We often use have to when we talk about a rule or an order We use should when we think that something is likely
that comes from someone or somewhere else. to happen.
At our school, you have to wear a uniform. Don’t worry! The exam should be quite easy.
We use will be able to to talk about things that will be
g.
Don’t have to, needn’t, don’t need to possible in the future.
n
yi
We use don’t have to, needn’t or don’t need to when we talk When the exam is finished, you’ll be able to relax!
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about things that are not necessary.
1 Choose the sentence that has a similar meaning.
oc
We don’t have to / needn’t / don’t need to go to school on
1 I don’t have to study tonight.
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Saturdays.
A I needn’t study tonight.
ph
I need to start my history project today, but I don’t have to
B I mustn’t study tonight.
/ needn’t / don’t need to finish it.
or
2 I should get a job.
g
Mustn’t A I must get a job.
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Mustn’t is not the same as don’t have to. Mustn’t means it is B I ought to get a job.
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necessary not to do something. 3 We are supposed to be quiet during the test.

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You mustn’t copy other students’ work. A We mustn’t talk during the test.
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B We needn’t talk during the test.

Be supposed to, should and ought to
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4 We need to leave at ten o’clock.

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We use be supposed to to talk about rules and things that we A We have to leave at ten o’clock.
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believe or expect to happen. B We should leave at ten o’clock.

fo
You’re supposed to bring a swimming costume. 5 He managed to get a B on the exam.

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A He wasn’t able to get a B on the exam.

l. N
You’re not supposed to go into that room.

We use should and shouldn’t to ask for and give advice. B He succeeded in getting a B on the exam.
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Should / shouldn’t means ‘It’s a good / bad idea’. 2 Choose the correct modal.
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You should see a doctor. You shouldn’t go to work. 1 Ali might / should be irritated because I’m running late.
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2 It can / must be fun living alone. At least, I enjoy it.

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3 The owner said we will be able to / might move in soon.
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We can use ought to in place of should to give advice.

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4 Dave can’t / may be home already! He promised I could

You should check your bike before you ride it.
Sa
have the apartment until 9.

You ought to check the brakes.
5 Asking Lisa for advice should / must help you.
3 Correct the sentences (1–5) in the email. Use the modals
Ability can, may, might, needn’t and should.
To talk about general ability, we use can / can’t for the
present and could / couldn’t for the past.
I can swim now but I couldn’t two years ago. Hi Amal,
I’m sorry to hear that your new flatmate is driving you
To talk about ability in a particular situation, we use be +
crazy. 1I think you might talk to her about her behaviour.
able to. 2
You may spend your first month being so frustrated. You
The river was deep, but we were able to cross it.
ought to find a time to sit down and talk. First, ask her how
However, after it rained, we weren’t able to cross it. the new situation is working out for her. 3Then, once she’s
To talk about a particular achievement in the past that talked, she can be more open to listening to you. 4Most
demanded a lot of effort, we use managed to / didn’t people must take criticism better once they feel they’ve
manage to and succeeded in doing. been heard. 5You don’t have to follow this advice, but you
He managed to win the championship. shouldn’t find it helps!
Rosie
They didn’t manage to put the fire out.
I succeeded in finishing the race.
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2.5 Modal verbs in the past 1 Choose the best response to each sentence.
1 Hi Dad, I’m sorry I’m calling so late.
Might have, may have and could have A You should have called me earlier.
We use might have, may have or could have + past participle B You must have called me earlier.
to speculate about the past. 2 I couldn’t get through to anyone at the office.
Where are our friends? They might have got lost. Or they A The office might have closed already.
may have forgotten about the party. They could have gone B The office needn’t have closed already.
to the wrong place. 3 The car isn’t in the garage.
We can form negative sentences with might (not) and may A Mum should have gone to the store.
(not) + have + past participle. B Mum must have gone to the store.
He may not have received your message last night. 4 I still haven’t heard about the new job.
We don’t use couldn’t for past possibility. NOT He couldn’t A The company may not have made a decision yet.
have received your message. B The company couldn’t have made a decision yet.
5 I can’t believe it. Jaime is using my computer again!
TIP A He could have at least asked!
We can also use might have or could have + past participle
g.
B He must have asked!
n
in an exclamation to complain about someone’s actions 6 I forgot the milk and had to go back to the shop.
yi
and say what we wanted them to do.
A You might not have gone to the shop again. We don’t
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She could have remembered that I needed the car today!
need it tonight.
oc
She might have at least left me a note!
B You needn’t have gone to the shop again. We don’t
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need it tonight.
ph
Must have and can’t have 7 Why is Maria frustrated with you?
We use must have + past participle when we are sure that or
A Because I must have tidied the house yesterday.
g
something has happened and can’t / couldn’t have + past B Because I was supposed to have tidied the house
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participle when we are sure that something hasn’t happened. yesterday.

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Don’t worry. They must have stopped at the supermarket.

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2 Put the words in the correct order to make sentences. Add

They can’t have got lost.
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punctuation where necessary.

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1 shouldn’t / you / have / while / were / you / called / driving

Should have, ought to have and was / were
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2 the / might / have / not / driver / you / seen

supposed to have
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3 have / you / supposed / were / to / been / ready /

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We use should / shouldn’t have or ought (not) to have + past six o’clock / at
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participle to talk about things that didn’t happen as we 4 about / have / couldn’t / forgotten / you / they
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expected.
5 you / tonight / need / call / didn’t / me / to
l. N
You should have been here an hour ago. You ought to have
6 lost / have / we / got / again / can’t
phoned!
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3 Complete the dialogues with modals from a and verbs

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You shouldn’t have stopped for dinner. I have already made it.
from b. Use the correct form of the verbs.
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You ought not to have bought another TV. There’s nothing

em
wrong with the one we have. a can’t may might not needn’t should

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We can also use was / were supposed to have + infinitive supposed to

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when something hasn’t happened as planned.

Sa
I was supposed to have been in Spain, but I had to cancel b be have mean read tell worry

the trip because of a family emergency. 1 A I wasn’t feeling well so I left.
We were supposed to have locked the door, but we left in a B You (... ) me.
hurry and forgot. 2 A I called all our friends because I was wondering where
you were.
Needn’t have and didn’t need to B You (... ). I was late because the traffic was terrible.
We use needn’t have + past participle to say that an action
3 A My boss hasn’t responded to my email.
wasn’t necessary, but it happened.
B He (... ) time to yet.
Thanks for the present. But you needn’t have bought
4 A Why are you irritated?
me anything.
B You (... ) home by 11 p.m.
We can use didn’t need to + infinitive when an action was not 5 A Mark was furious when he got home.
necessary, and it either happened OR didn’t happen.
B He (... ) my text message. I’m afraid I said some things
He didn’t need to buy a ticket. (He bought a ticket OR he I shouldn’t have.
didn’t buy a ticket.)
6 A Kate said she’s never speaking to me again.
B She (... ) it!

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3.2 Advanced and qualifying 1 Copy and complete the comparisons with the missing
words.
comparatives 1 Her daily routine is just (... ) busy as yours.
Advanced comparatives 2 The (... ) adventurous the story is, the better the film
usually is.
We use comparative forms to compare people, things
or actions. 3 My phone is becoming less and (... ) reliable. I think it
needs a new battery.
This chocolate ice cream is more delicious than the
4 My internet is (... ) as fast (... ) yours. It’s very slow today.
strawberry one.
5 Speaking Polish is getting easier and (... ).
Ben is taller than I thought he was.
6 I think it’s best for my friend and me to live apart. The less
We can use various words and structures to express the often we see each other, the (... ) we get along.
degree of difference between things we are comparing.
2 Choose the word that has a similar meaning to the word or
To show things are about the same, we use as (adjective) as. words in bold.
This car is as fast as yours. 1 The red chair is just as comfortable as the grey chair, but
To contrast two things, we add not and use not as (adjective) the grey one is more elegant.
as. A almost B equally
g.
My car is not as fast as yours. 2 In my opinion, watching a film based on a book is
n
yi
To emphasise that something is constantly changing, we nowhere near as entertaining as reading the actual book.
op
use less and less. A nothing like B not quite
oc
I think superhero films are becoming less and less exciting. 3 Eating fruit is far healthier than drinking fruit juice, which
ot
can have a lot of sugar.
To show that two things are linked positively or negatively,
ph
A much B nearly
we use parallel statements with the (comparative), the
(comparative). or
4 Mo is slightly younger than you.
g
The better the athletes are, the more exciting they are to A almost B a little
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watch in their events. 5 I told my sister to stop complaining, because we were

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nearly there.
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To show that two things are inversely linked, we use the

A not quite B almost
more …, the less …
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3 In your notebook, match the sentence halves.

di
The more often I see him, the less I like him.

Then complete them with the missing words.
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Qualifying comparatives
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1 Your training is nothing like

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We can use various words and structures to express the 2 The more I exercise,
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degree of difference between things we are comparing. 3 My brother is 26. He is

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To show things are identical with comparisons as … as, we 4 I play the violin well but I’m not
l. N
use just, equally or exactly. 5 I don’t talk to Sam anymore. We are becoming less
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My essay is just as good as yours. A (... ) older than I am. I am 17.

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To talk about smaller or bigger differences, we use B (... ) hard as a professional athlete’s routine.
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modifying adverbs (e.g. slightly, a bit, a little; or far, much). C (... ) as good as my sister.
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Gemma is a bit smaller than your cat. D (... ) better I feel about myself.
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This book is far better than I thought it would be. E (... ) friendly with each other.
m
Sa
Too show small or big differences with comparisons that use

as … as, we use almost, clearly, not quite; or nowhere near,
nothing like.
This dessert is almost as good as the one Mum makes.
The homework tonight is nowhere near as easy as last
night’s homework.
TIP
We use not quite to show something isn’t as good
as other things. It has a slightly more negative
connotation than almost and nearly.

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3.5 Articles and quantifiers TIP

Articles 1 We can use a bit of instead of a little with uncountable
nouns.
We use the indefinite article (a / an) …
I need a bit of chocolate for this recipe.
• when we mention something for the first time.
2 We can use few and little without a to mean ‘a smaller
My town has got a museum. amount than expected’.
• when we refer to somebody or something which is one of They invited all the class to the party, but few people
many similar things.
came.
Have you ever been on a motorbike?
He’s got a job but he’s got little money.
• when we don’t need to be specific.
Can I have a pen? Most quantifiers can be followed by of + determiner.
• with jobs. Many of my favourite books are adventure stories.
He’s an engineer. No and every can’t be followed by of; instead we use none of
We use the definitive article (the) … and every one / each of.
• when we make further references to something. None of my friends like chocolate. Every one of them likes
g.
My town has a museum. The museum is famous. ice cream though.
n
• when we refer to something that there is only one of in
yi
After both and all, we often leave out of before determiners.
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existence. Both the teachers gave me a good report. All my friends
oc
Have you see the Colosseum in Rome? did in their exams too.
• when we are referring to something specific.
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1 Copy and complete the sentences with a, an, the, or –
ph
Can I have the TV remote?
(no article).
• with adjectives to refer people or things that share the
same characteristic. or
1 I have to get to (... ) work by eight o’clock today.
g
2 Have you ever been on (... ) cruise ship?
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Can you pass me the yellow ones?
3 Everyone needs (... ) hobby.
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We use the zero article (–) … 4 I have (... ) cousins in Poland.

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• when we talk about people or things for the first time 5 I went to (... ) Chile and hiked in (... ) Andes.
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using a plural noun. 6 (... ) café on the corner is my favourite.

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Maryam knows people from my town.

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• when we make a generalisation. 2 Copy and complete the sentences with the quantifiers
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in brackets.
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Bees are really important for the Earth’s future.

1 I ate (... ) snack before I went running to give me (... )
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• with words like school, college, work, etc. energy. (a little, some)
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She’s already gone to school.

2 I met (... ) of my friends from playing basketball. I’ve
l. N
TIP played with (... ) of them since I was ten. (a few, all)
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3 I could use (... ) coffee to help wake me up. Do you want

We only use a / an with singular countable nouns. While we
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to go get (... ) cup? (a, a bit of)

use no article with most towns, cities, and regions, we do
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4 (... ) my flatmates will be gone for (... ) hours on Saturday

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use the with some countries, such as the United States, the
UK, the Netherlands, the Democratic Republic of Congo, etc. morning. (a few, both)
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We use the with many rivers, mountain ranges, oceans and 3 Complete the dialogue with appropriate articles and
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seas, such as the Thames, the Amazon, the Nile, the Alps, the quantifiers. Use – for no article.
Sa
Andes, the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Dead Sea, the Red Sea. A I want to find (...1 ) new restaurant to try. Do you have (...2 )
recommendations?
Quantifiers B Sure! I know (...3 ) great places. What type of food do you
like?
We use quantifiers (a little, a lot of, another, all, each, every, a
few, both, several, some, many, most, no, etc.) with countable A I like (...4 ) types of food, but I want something a little
and uncountable nouns. Countable nouns are things that healthy. No fast food.
we can count. They have singular and plural forms. B Have you tried (...5 ) Italian restaurant on the corner? I think
There’s an apple. There are a few bananas. it’s great.
A Oh! Unfortunately, (...6 ) my friends will go there. It’s too
Uncountable nouns are always singular. We don’t use a, an expensive.
or numbers with uncountable nouns.
B (...7 ) of the places around here are expensive, but give me
There’s some milk and some bread. (...8 ) minutes and I’ll think of something good for you.
We use some and any with both countable and uncountable
nouns. We use a few and a little for small amounts. We
use a few with countable nouns, and a little with
uncountable nouns.
Are there some eggs? Is there any milk?
There are a few eggs. There’s a little milk.
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4.2 Future continuous, future perfect To form negative sentences about the future, we use won’t.
We’ll still be doing our exams next Monday. We won’t
simple and future perfect continuous be revising after that though.
Future continuous We will have had dinner by then. We won’t have
We use the future continuous to talk about an action that will washed the dishes.
be in progress at a certain time in the future. I will have been cleaning the house for two whole days.
This time tomorrow, I’ll be flying to Greece. I won’t have been studying for long.
We form the future continuous with: subject + will be + -ing form. TIP
subject will be -ing form In informal English, we usually shorten will to ’ll.
She will be having a piano lesson at 6 p.m.
I / You / He / She / She’ll be having a piano lesson at 6 p.m.
will be flying to Greece.
It / We / They
1 Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.
Future perfect simple 1 will / waiting / have / I / an hour / been / for
We use the future perfect simple to talk about an action 2 her parents / be / She / visiting / will / next week
g.
completed before a certain time in the future. 3 travelling / will / By November, / been / for / have /
n
eight months / Mark
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By 3 p.m. tomorrow, I’ll have arrived in Greece.
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We form the future perfect with: subject + will have + past 4 be / At ten o’clock / giving / I’ll / a / presentation
oc
participle. 5 moved / By next March, / have / to / I’ll / a new
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apartment
subject will have past
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6 will / by then / have / Most students / their new
participle classes / chosen
I / You / He / She / or
2 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct
g
will have arrived in Greece.
It / We / They
in
words for the future tense. Use contractions when

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appropriate.
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Future perfect continuous 1 More and more people are moving to cities. By 2050,
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We use the future perfect continuous to say how long an action will most of the world’s population (... ) living in cities.
di
have been in progress at a certain time in the future. 2 Once Jamal finishes his essay, he (... ) completed all
e,
By next Saturday, I’ll have been travelling around Greece for his homework.
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a week. 3 By the end of next year, I (... ) living in Argentina for

rs
two years.
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We form the future perfect with subject + will have been + -ing form.
4 In fifteen more minutes, Mark (... ) talking on the
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subject will have been -ing form phone for three hours!
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I / You / He / She / around 5 Sonia (... ) made her decision about where to live by
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will have been travelling tomorrow.

It / We / They Greece.
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6 In one week from today, I (... ) teaching my first class!

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3 Look at Alice’s schedule for the beginning of next week.

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TIP
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1 We often use time expressions with future tenses.

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At 7:00 this evening, I’ll be doing my homework. Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Sa
This time next week, we’ll be getting ready for the trip. 19.00 train to 10.00 university 10.00–16.00
I’ll have finished my project by next Monday. Madrid tour sightseeing
In 20 years’ time, people will be living on the moon. 21.00 train to 13.00 lunch 19.00 theatre
2 When we use the future perfect continuous, we often use Granada with friends show
for to say how long the action will have been in progress. 22.00 arrive
By the end of this term, I’ll have been studying English
for six years. Write sentences to describe her schedule, using the
3 In informal English, we often use future tenses when we
prompts given. Use contractions when appropriate.
make a guess about something that is happening in the 1 By 22.00 on Monday, Alice / travel / for three hours
present. 2 On Tuesday at 10.00, she / take a university tour
It’s 6:00 now. My dad will already have left work. 3 By 13.00, the tour / end
He’ll be driving home at the moment. 4 Alice / eat lunch at 13.00
4 We can use the future continuous to make polite 5 By 16.00 on Wednesday, Alice / sightsee / for six hours
enquiries about the future. 6 At 19.00, on Wednesday, she / see a theatre show
Will you be coming to our graduation party?

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4.5 Future time clauses; first conditional If + present simple + future perfect
If we keep driving, we’ll have got nearly there by midday.
Future time clauses If + present perfect + imperative
We can use conjunctions such as in case, on condition, when, If you haven’t finished cleaning the apartment before you
after, as soon as, the moment, immediately, by the time, while, go to work, finish it after you get home.
until, before and after to link two ideas in a sentence when
talking about the future. We normally use present tenses TIP
after these time clauses. The conditional if clause usually comes first, but it can also
You should take your umbrella in case it rains. come after the result clause.
I know Sam will open his present as soon as he gets it. My brother will be irritated if I’m late to pick him up.
By the time you are reading this, I’ll be in Paris!
I’ll look after your things until you come home. 1 In your notebook, match the clauses to make sentences.
You can go out tonight on condition you stay in tomorrow. 1 Once you have bought your ticket,
We’re going to do the laundry while you do the dishes. 2 I’ll be in a different country
Immediately after arriving, we will go to the shop. 3 I am going to sit next to the aisle
The moment you arrive, we’ll have some food. NOT 4 I’ll drive you to the airport
g.
5 When we are driving across the country,
n
The moment you will arrive, …
yi
6 If you aren’t home,
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TIP
A by the time you’ve seen my email.
oc
When the time clause comes at the beginning of a sentence,
B we’ll remember why we usually fly.
ot
we separate it from the main clause with a comma.
C we’ll get ours.
ph
When we arrive, we’ll leave our bags at the hotel and
explore the town. D on condition that you pay for the petrol.
E or
in case I need to get up.
g
F we’ll visit another time.
in
Present perfect
ut
We use the present perfect to talk about completed actions 2 Choose the correct verb forms: A, B or C.
rib
at a time in the future. The main clause is a future form. 1 If my flight arrives on time tonight, I … to be home by
st
Once I have finished the exam tomorrow, I’ll feel better.

ten o’clock
di
A hoping B hope C have hoped

e,
Present continuous 2 If we stop for a snack, we … be hungry for dinner.

al
A wouldn’t B will not C won’t

rs
We use the present continuous to talk about actions in

fo
progress in the future. The main clause is a future form. 3 If we finish the film tonight, we … have stayed up half the
night!
ot
When you are studying abroad next year, you will have lots
A ’ll B would C ’d
l. N
of opportunities to meet new people.

4 If Mustafa isn’t helping with the project, I’m not … any
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First conditional sentences more time on it.

er
A to spend B spent C spending

at
We use the first conditional to talk about probable events

em
and their results. 5 If you are studying tonight, you … going to do fine on the
If you take this medicine, you’ll feel well. exam tomorrow.
pl
The first conditional is called a real conditional because we A will B have C are
m
6 If you haven’t started writing your essay by now, … soon!

Sa
use it to talk about things that are real or possible. We form

conditionals with an if clause + result clause. A you’ll begin B begin C began
if clause result clause 3 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verbs in brackets.
If you run, you won’t miss the bus. 1 By the time you (... ) your book, I (... ) read mine. (get, read)
If it doesn’t rain, we’ll go swimming tomorrow. 2 As soon as you (... ) your plans, please (... ) me a call.
(know, give)
In the if clause, we use a present tense. In the result clause, 3 They (... ) out and surprise Tom when he (... ) through the
we can use any future form or imperative. door. (jump, come)
If + present simple + will 4 While you (... ) on the plane, I (... ) an exam! (be, take)
If I get my wages soon, I’ll buy the concert tickets. 5 The moment the plane (... ), please (... ) me a text.
(land, send)
If + present continuous + present continuous
6 Until I (... ) you are safely home, I (... ) about you.
If Anna’s not going to the game, I’m not going either.
(know, worry)

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5.2 Second and third conditional; Conjunctions: alternatives to if

conjunctions Some words and expressions can be used in all conditionals
with a similar meaning to if.
Second conditional Provided that, as long as and on condition mean the
We use the second conditional to talk about unreal or condition must happen for the result to happen.
imaginary situations in the present or future and their The shop offers refunds provided that the item isn’t damaged.
possible results.
Unless means ‘except if’. It is used with a positive verb and
I can’t come with you on the demonstration. But if I didn’t often has the same meaning as if with a negative verb.
have football practice, I’d come with you.
I’d never complain about the service unless the bill was
We form second conditional sentences with an if clause and wrong. (= except if the bill was wrong.)
a result clause. They wouldn’t have signed the bill unless they’d checked it.
if clause (If + past simple) + result clause (would + verb). (= if they hadn’t checked it)
if clause result clause Even if means that the condition is less likely.
Even if I’d bought her a ticket, Maria wouldn’t have gone to
if past simple would verb
the concert.
g.
If I had lots of money, I would travel the world.
Supposing that means ‘what if’.
n
yi
Supposing that you won the lottery, what would you do?
op
TIP
oc
In second conditional sentences, we sometimes use the the verbs in brackets. Use ’d for would.
ot
subjunctive form were (instead of was) after I / he / she / it. 1 If I (... ) my keys, I’d be in big trouble. (forget)
ph
e.g. we often use the phrase If I were you to give advice.
2 If Dad (... ) that you needed the car, he wouldn’t have left.
If I were you, I’d do more exercise.
or
(know)
g
3 Even if you (... ), I wouldn’t have heard you. (shout)
in
TIP
ut
4 If the computer (... ) on sale, I’d have bought it. (be)

rib
Remember that, in second conditional sentences, we often 5 If I (... ) you, I’d study for the exam. (be)
6 Supposing that I (... ) three weeks off, I’d go to Argentina
st
use ’d as the short form of would.

di
If I could, I’d travel all around the world. (’d = would) on holiday. (have)
e,
In third conditional sentences, we often use ’d as the short 2 Choose the correct conjunctions to complete the
al
form of had. sentences. Sometimes both may be correct.

rs
If she’d found out about the concert earlier, she would

1 Unless / If it rains, the drought will get worse.
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have bought tickets. (’d = had)

2 Provided that / If all the parts were in the box, the store
ot
would give you a refund.

l. N
Third conditional 3 Supposing that / Even if you’d visited me this weekend,

ia
We use the third conditional to talk about unreal or would we have gone to the parade?
er
imaginary situations in the past that are the opposite of 4 If / Unless the company offered you the job, would you
at
what really happened. take it?

em
If you had told me about the demonstration, I would have 5 If / On condition that you learned to cook, you might
pl
cancelled football practice. make healthier meals.

m
We form third conditional sentences with an if clause and a 6 Even if / Supposing that we’d gone to the museum on a
Sa
result clause. different day, the queues would still have been long.
if clause (If + past perfect) + result clause (would have + past 3 Copy and tick (✓) the correct sentences in the second and
participle). third conditional. Correct the incorrect sentences.
1 If the store had updated their security system, they could
if clause result clause have caught the robbers.
if past perfect would have past 2 Even if we’d have waited longer, we wouldn’t have got
participle a seat in the restaurant before 21.00.
they’d come to they would 3 If we had a car, we wouldn’t have had to wait for the bus
If enjoyed it. in the bitter cold.
the club, have
4 If it had stopped raining, the boat tour would have
We can use the modal verbs might or could instead of would been fabulous.
in conditional sentences. 5 Supposing that you had received the scholarship, would
He might not have got hurt if he had been more careful. it change your decision?
If you practised every day, you could become a good singer. 6 Unless I had known the TV series was based on a book,
I would have read the book first.

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5.5 Mixed conditionals 1 Copy and complete the sentences with the correct form of
the verbs below.
We use a ‘mixed conditional’ sentence when the time
reference in the if clause is different from the time reference be go not be not like pay snow
in the main clause.
I’d be able to ski much better if I’d learned when I was 1 If I (... ) for the online subscription, I’d be able to access
really young. the previous episodes of the show.
2 I’d have met more people at the event last night if I (... )
Mixed conditionals are a mix of second and third
more outgoing.
conditionals. They describe unreal situations.
3 If I’d reviewed my notes before class, I (... ) so confused
They may describe a past condition with a present result. right now.
If I had studied yesterday, I would have time to go out tonight. 4 I (... ) to the restaurant with you if I hadn’t already eaten
You didn’t study yesterday and so you don’t have time to dinner.
go out today. (= a condition in the past with a result in the 5 If it (... ) more last night, we could go skiing today.
present.) 6 He would have transferred to a different university if he
They may also describe a present condition with a past result. (... ) it here.
If I were a more sensible person, I would have studied 2 Rewrite the sentences using mixed conditionals. Use the
g.
yesterday. correct forms of the words and phrases.
n
yi
You’re not sensible enough and as a result of this you didn’t 1 If I / be / better at maths / not study / so much last night.
op
study yesterday. (= a condition in the present with a result in 2 We / met / earlier / if I / live / closer / to you.
oc
the past.) 3 If I / be / more organised / I / not forget / about our meeting.
ot
4 I / not feel / so tired today / if I / sleep / better last night.
TIP
ph
5 If I / not make / that mistake on the written part of the
or
We can use other modal verbs in the main clause, especially exam / I / not be / so angry at myself.
could and might. We use might if we are not sure of the result.
g
6 Max / not be / so upset with me / if I / not called and wake
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If you’d been listening, you might know what to do. him up / this morning.
ut
We use could to say that something would be possible.

3 Rewrite each sentence as a mixed conditional sentence
rib
We could have planted a wonderful garden if it rained

beginning with an if clause.
st
more here.
1 You forgot to set your alarm. That’s why you were late for
di
class this morning.

e,
We form mixed conditional sentences with a mixture of

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second and third conditionals. (... )

rs
If we are talking about an imagined situation in the present (... )

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with a past result, we use: 2 He isn’t tall enough. That’s why he couldn’t go on the
ot
rollercoaster.
if clause (If + past simple) + result clause (would have + past
l. N
participle). (... )
(... )
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If I spoke Spanish, they would have offered me the job.

er
3 Our city doesn’t do much recycling. That’s why there’s a

If she liked scary stories, she would have loved this book.
at
big problem with rubbish.

em
If we are talking about an imagined situation in the past with (... )

a present result, we use: (... )
pl
if clause (If + past perfect) + result clause (would + verb).

m
4 You studied healthcare. That gives you lots of job

Sa
If you’d eaten, you wouldn’t be so hungry. opportunities.

If I hadn’t slept in, I wouldn’t be late now. (... )
(... )
TIP 5 The trip wasn’t much fun. I don’t speak Polish very well.
At the beginning of a sentence, the complete if clause is (... )
always followed by a comma. (... )
If she had taken the other job, she’d have much more free
6 I don’t practise the piano often. I made a mistake.
time now.
(... )
When we start with the result clause, no comma is needed.
She’d have much more free time now if she had taken the (... )
other job.

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6.2 The passive: all tenses To form negative passive sentences, we use the negative
form of be.
We use the passive when we don’t know who / what did an
action, when the person / thing that did the action is not This photo wasn’t taken by my parents.
important OR when the action or result is more important The criminals haven’t been caught yet.
than who / what did it. To form passive questions, we use the question form of be.
The science competition is being held in Bristol. Our Were you invited to Sara’s party?
school has been invited to take part. Will this room be cleaned soon?
A prize will be presented to the winner.
1 Put the words in the correct order to make sentences or
Some verbs can have two objects in active sentences. We questions. Add punctuation where necessary.
can use either of these as the subject in passive sentences. 1 credit card / was / my / stolen
A famous scientist gave the prize to Mary. (active) 2 launched / was / the website / when
The prize was given to Mary. (passive) 3 not allowed / in the library / drinks / are
Mary was given the prize. (passive) 4 gym membership / offered / a free / I / for one month / was
However, it is more common for the indirect object (in this 5 redone / during my holiday / being / my kitchen / was
case, Mary) to become the subject. 6 with a bonus / rewarded / Jon / be / for his hard work / will
g.
7 sent / several suspicious / they / emails / had / from an
TIP
n
yi
unknown address / been
op
Verbs that can have two objects include give, bring, show, 8 instead of English / were / Spanish and / being / Italian
hand, lend, owe, pay, teach, award, offer and send.
oc
classes / offered
Someone sent me this message yesterday evening. (active)
ot
I was sent this message yesterday evening. (passive) 2 Rewrite the sentences in the correct form of the passive.
ph
This message was sent to me yesterday evening. (passive) 1 We will reset the code after an hour.
2
or
The parents gave the teacher a leaving present.
g
We form passive sentences with: subject + be + past participle. 3 The hotel places fresh towels in each room daily.
in
If we want to mention who did the action, we use by. 4 The club are sending the first 200 fans a free gift.
ut
5 They have cleaned the equipment at the gym.

rib
The Passive 6 Every day they were asking us to give them feedback.
st
Subject be Past
di
participle
3 Copy and complete the sentences with the present simple,
e,
present continuous, present perfect, past simple, past

al
Sandwiches are sold in the café. continuous or past perfect passive form of the verbs
rs
in brackets.
The website was designed by my sister.
fo
1 My brother (... ) (operate) on in hospital right now. I hope

ot
Our car is being repaired at the moment. it’s going OK!

l. N
2 The speed limit on this road (... ) (change). It’s 20 miles an

in the morning
Classes were being held hour now.
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only.
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3 The chemicals (... ) (ban), but people still use them.

at
a prize for your 4 The streets (... ) (clean) when I was on my way to the
You have been awarded
em
project. station at five o’clock this morning.

5 Martin (... ) (give) a lot of homework.
pl
about the steep

We had been warned 6 My bike (... ) (not / fix) in time for the race last week.
m
hill.
Sa
7 The Brazilian rainforest (... ) (destroy) fast.

Our English
will be marked by Mr Day. 8 The process (... ) (explain) to everyone at the meeting this
tests
morning, but some people are still confused.
9 (... ) a complaint (... ) (make) about the noise?
TIP 10 By 2019, more than 350 million copies of the books (... )
We can use the passive in most tenses, but the only (sell) worldwide.
continuous passive forms we use are the present
continuous and the past continuous.
Billions of photos are being uploaded to social media every
day. (present continuous)
The criminals were being tracked by the police for months
before their arrest. (past continuous)

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6.5 The passive: advanced forms We use the passive with a perfect infinitive if we are talking
about an event in the past.
We can use passive structures with present and past forms
of modal verbs like can, might and must. The prisoner is believed to have escaped two days ago.
NOT The prisoner is believed to escape two days ago.
Everyone can be encouraged to do exercise. (to express a
present situation) 1 In your notebook, match 1–6 to A–F.
My phone must have been stolen. (to express a past situation) 1 It is known
We form passives with modals to express a present situation 2 Dinner shouldn’t be
with: subject + modal + be + past participle. 3 A diet high in fruits and vegetables
This jacket should be worn in cold weather. 4 Some foods are known
5 People hate
We form passives with modals to express a past situation
with: subject + modal + have + been + past participle. 6 People want
The message might have been posted under a different name. A is believed to be very healthy.
Verbs that are followed by an infinitive or verb + -ing can B being told to give up their favourite foods.
also be followed by a passive infinitive or passive verb + -ing. C to help fight cancer.
She hopes to be chosen for the school concert. D that eating too much red meat is bad for you.
g.
I hate being told what to eat. E to be recognised for making healthy food choices.
n
yi
F eaten late at night.
We can use the passive form of reporting verbs like say, think
op
and understand to talk about general beliefs and ideas. 2 Choose the correct words (A or B) to complete the
oc
Too much sugar is said to be bad for us. sentences.
ot
1 It … exercise is good for the brain.
ph
We can use these same reporting verbs in sentences that
begin with there is / there are. A has been shown that B is believed to be
There is understood to be high levels of air pollution in or
2 It … more than 500 million people in the world can speak
g
many cities around the world. Spanish.
in
A is said to be B is said that

ut
There are said to have been many disappointed people who

3 Blueberries are believed … many health benefits.
rib
couldn’t get tickets to the music festival.

A that B to have
st
Other verbs that we can use to talk about general beliefs

4 The photos may have been … .
di
include know, rumour, believe, estimate, report, show and

A deleted B deleting
e,
demonstrate.
al
Some trees are known to live for hundreds of years. 5 Luggage … at the gate.
rs
It has been estimated that most teenagers check their A must be checked B to be checked
fo
phones 100 times a day. 6 I would like … another chance.

ot
A being given B to be given

We form passive sentences with reporting verbs in two ways.
l. N
7 It’s fun … a secret.

• it + passive + that
ia
A being told B to be told

It is believed that we need to drink three litres of water a day.
er

at
In the past, it wasn’t understood that poor hygiene could

incorrect sentences.
em
cause health problems.

• subject + passive + present or perfect infinitive 1 The fire is believed that started during the night.
pl
Eating too much sugar is known to cause obesity. (to 2 Sitting all day is understood be bad for your health.
m
express a belief about the present) 3 It has been shown that yoga is good for mental health.
Sa
In the past sitting close to the TV was thought to be bad 4 There were said to be more than one thousand people
for your eyes. (to express a past belief) at the concert.
Viewing a bright screen before going to bed is thought to 5 Lights should being turned off at midnight.
have caused my bad night’s sleep. (to express a present 6 He wants eating fruit and vegetables instead of
belief about a past event) unhealthy snacks.
7 It feels great to be told a compliment.
it passive form that clause
is believed /
exercise is
It has been shown / that
good for us.
is known
subject passive form infinitive clause
is believed /
Exercise has been shown / to be good for us.
is known

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7.2 Reported speech In reported speech, time expressions frequently change

in the following way.
We use reported statements to talk about what someone has said.
‘I’ve finished my job interview.’ Direct speech Reported speech
He told me that he’d finished his job interview. today that day
When we use tell, we always add the indirect object. This is often
tonight that night
a pronoun like me, him or her.
She told me she would be late. NOT She told she would be late. tomorrow the next / following day
Alternatively, we can add that after say or tell. next week the next / following week
They said / told me they were hungry. = They said / told me
ago before
that they were hungry.
When we report a statement, we usually move the tense of the last week the previous week / month
original statement to the past. last month the week / month before
Direct statement Reported statement
1 Put the words in the correct order to make reported
Present simple Past simple speech. Then write the direct speech for each item.
g.
1 where / me / I / lived / he asked
n
Present continuous Past continuous
yi
2 me / if I / horror films / she asked / liked
op
Past simple Past perfect 3 the following week / he asked / on holiday / if I / me /
oc
Present perfect Past perfect would be
ot
4 if that / my car / me / asked / was / the police
ph
will would
5 he told / I / me / the change / keep / could
can could
or
6 she / that / taken / hasn’t / Fatima says / painting
g
classes before
in
must had to
2 In your notebook, rewrite the statements as
ut
may might
rib
reported speech.
1 ‘It is snowing!’
st
Except for will, can, must and may, modal verbs don’t change in
di
reported speech. She said (... ).

e,
‘You should be more careful.’ 2 ‘Warsaw is a great city to visit in summer.’

al
He told me that I should be more careful. Ali said (... ).

rs
3 ‘I would love to go to Venice!’

fo
When the reporting verb is in the present, we don’t change the

He said (... ).
tense of the original statement. The original words are still true
ot
at the time of reporting. 4 ‘I must call my parents after I get home.’

l. N
She said (... ).

‘I’ve forgotten my key.’
ia
5 ‘What paintings will you see?’

Bukayo says that he’s forgotten his key.
er
He asked (... ).
at
We use reported questions to talk about what someone has

6 ‘You went to this university, didn’t you?’
em
asked.
They asked me (... ).
‘Will you be at home later?’
pl
3 Change the reported speech to direct speech.

m
He asked us whether we would be at home later.

Sa
1 She said that she’d finished reading the instructions

Remember, we use the word order of affirmative statements in
that I gave to her.
reported questions.
(... ).
‘Where do you live?’
2 Emma said that she was going to go out for a run an
She asked me where I lived.
hour after dinner.
NOT She asked me where did I live. (... ).
When we report questions and answers, we use the same tense 3 He asked if I would like to come and see his team
changes as in reported statements. play the following week.
We report yes / no questions using if or whether. We use the (... ).
auxiliary or modal verb to report short answers. We don’t 4 She said that she had to start working on her
include question tags in the reported questions. assignment that night.
‘Do you enjoy tennis?’ ‘Yes, we do.’ (... ).
She asked us if / whether we enjoyed tennis. We said that 5 The taxi driver thought that the traffic was even
we did. worse than usual today.
‘Your father works at the school, doesn’t he?’ (... ).
She asked me if my father worked at the school. 6 They thought that they could help with the campaign
the following week.
(... ).
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7.5 Reporting verbs The subjunctive form of a verb is the same as the infinitive
without to. We do not add -s for he / she / it.
We can use a range of verbs and structures to report things
like promises, suggestions, commands and offers. Mum insisted that my brother go with me.
‘We want to use the gym for a concert.’ NOT Mum insisted that my brother goes with me.
I explained that we wanted to use the gym for a concert. 1 Copy and complete the reported speech with the verbs
‘Why don’t you try the sports centre?’ below. Use the correct form. Add to or for if needed.
She suggested that we should try the sports centre. apologise criticise deny insist offer urge
We form reported sentences in a range of different ways. We
use … 1 ‘Can I help you with dinner?’
1 that with reporting verbs: add, complain, explain, predict, She (... ) help me with dinner.
insist. 2 ‘Do not stay up late tonight.’
Reporting verb + that. He (... ) us not to stay up late that night.
‘I won the race.’ 3 ‘I didn’t borrow your car.’
Jeff insisted that he had won the race. She (... ) borrowing my car.
‘Those shoes are too expensive.’ 4 ‘That was irresponsible of you to leave my laptop at the
g.
café.’
Layla complained that the shoes were too expensive.
n
He (... ) me (... ) leaving his laptop at the café.
yi
2 to / not to with reporting verbs: offer, refuse, agree,
op
5 ‘I’m sorry for not calling you earlier.’
promise, threaten.
He (... ) not calling me earlier.
oc
Reporting verb + to / (not) to + infinitive.
6 ‘There is no way I’m going to get an earlier flight home.’
ot
‘Shall I carry your bags?’
ph
He (... ) that there was no way he was going to get an
He offered to carry my bags. earlier flight home.
‘I won’t forget the tickets.’ or
g
She promised not to forget the tickets.
in
incorrect sentences.
ut
3 object + to / not to with reporting verbs: advise, beg, 1 He admitted having left the ice cream out.
rib
encourage, remind, urge, warn. 2 He threatened assigning more homework if the students
st
Reporting verb + object + (not) to + infinitive. kept complaining.

di
‘Don’t drive in the snowstorm!’ 3 She urged them to enter their essay into the writing
e,
She begged us not to drive in the snowstorm. competition.

al
‘You must study tonight.’ 4 They insisted to pay for my meal.

rs
He urged us to study that night. 5 My teacher always encouraged me asking questions and
fo
monitoring my own understanding.

ot
4 the -ing form with reporting verbs: admit, deny,

6 Dad suggested that David learn another language
l. N
recommend, suggest, propose.

Reporting verb + (not) -ing form. besides English.
ia
3 In your notebook, write reported statements for the direct

er
‘Why don’t we go for a swim?’

speech. Use the correct form of the reporting verbs below.
at
He suggested going for a swim.

em
5 preposition + -ing form with reporting verbs: admit to, accuse of
agree
complain deny
propose
apologise for, complain about, insist on, criticise for.
pl
recommend remind request

m
Reporting verb + preposition + (not) -ing form.

1 ‘I definitely did not use your headphones.’ She …
Sa
‘We’re sorry we’re late.’

2 ‘Can we sit at a table next to the window, please?’ He …
We apologised for being late.
3 ‘I think you should take a holiday.’ She …
6 object + preposition + -ing form with reporting verbs: 4 ‘You left the kitchen a mess!’ He …
accuse (somebody) of, blame (someone) for, criticise
5 ‘OK, I’ll help you study for the physics exam.’ She …
(someone) for.
6 ‘The film is excellent and you should go and see it.’ He …
Reporting verb + object + preposition + (not) -ing form.
7 ‘Don’t forget to take a key.’ She …
‘You didn’t try hard enough!’
8 ‘The food was cold and tasteless.’ He …
He accused me of not trying hard enough.
7 that + should / subjunctive clause with reporting verbs:
request, insist, propose, recommend, suggest.
Reporting verb + that + should clause or subjunctive clause.
‘It would be a good idea to bring warm clothes.’
She recommended that we should bring warm clothes.
‘Let’s create our own website.’
I proposed that we create our own website.

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8.2 Verb patterns Verb + object + infinitive / -ing form

Sometimes, verbs are followed by an object and then by
Infinitives and -ing forms another verb in the infinitive with to or the -ing form.
We sometimes use a second verb after a main verb. The 1 Verbs that take an object + infinitive with to are: allow,
second verb can be an … encourage, expect, inspire, permit, persuade, use.
• infinitive with to (for example to have). She used his car to get groceries.
I’d like to have a new coat for the winter. 2 Verbs that take an object + -ing form are: discover, find,
• infinitive without to (for example have). hear, listen to, notice, see, spend, watch.
We’ll have someone fix the computer. He heard someone crying out for help.
• -ing form (for example having). 1 In your notebook, match 1–6 to A–F.
Pete suggested having fish for dinner.
1 I stopped to
Some verbs are only followed by an infinitive with to: agree, 2 My parents encouraged
decide, hope, manage, offer, plan, refuse, seem, want. 3 We saw
We agreed to meet after lunch. 4 He seemed
Some verbs are only followed by an -ing form: avoid, consider, 5 We went on
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describe, discuss, dislike, enjoy, imagine, practise, recommend, 6 I remember
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suggest.
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A to be very happy.
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I avoid swimming after I eat.
B studying late into the night.
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With some verbs, for example begin, prefer, continue and C a police officer talking to a cyclist.
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start, we can use the infinitive with to or the -ing form with
D take a break.
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very little difference in meaning.
E seeing that man before.
Even though there was a lot of noise, Ruby continued
reading / to read her book.
F
or
me to volunteer.
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mean, try and regret, we can use the infinitive with to or the may be correct.
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-ing form, but the meaning is different. 1 My parents expect me to watch / watching my brothers
and sisters after school.
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I remember locking the door. (I remember something in

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I must remember to lock the door. (I mustn’t forget to do 3 I stopped to listen / listening to the radio. I only use
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I’ll never forget collecting my prize in front of all those 4 He forgot to set / setting his alarm last night.
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people. (I did this and it was very memorable.) 5 I started to ski / skiing when I was six years old.
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graduate? (Will you continue doing something?) provides job training.

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each class.
year? (Will you change activity?)
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Sam stopped to go home. (She finished the action in order below. Write the correct sentences in your notebook.
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to start another action.) My family decided doing community service. I wanted to

Does it mean working long hours? (Something with a work with people, so my mum encouraged me to serve
consequence or result.) meals at the local soup kitchen. My brother prefers working
Do you mean to work long hours? (Something you intend behind the scenes, so for him she recommended to prepare
to do.) the meals in the kitchen. He has really started to enjoy
cooking. And I’ve also discovered a passion. The experience
She tried calling him last night but there was no reply.
has inspired me helping others with their problems. I’m
(Something she attempted to do.)
considering to become a therapist. I’ve spent time listening
She should try to call him. (Something she should make to people’s stories and I want to help them. I hope continuing
an effort to do.) volunteering and make a difference in the world.
I regret telling her to leave yesterday. (I am sorry about
something in the past.)
I regret to say that the party is cancelled. (I am sorry to
tell you about this situation.)

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8.5 Participle clauses TIP

We can use participle clauses to describe people, things or When a sentence contains a participle clause and another
places. clause, both clauses must have the same subject.
The store was full of people looking for bargains. Having read that book, I would recommend it. = I read it.
I found a shirt reduced by 50%. I would recommend it. NOT Having read that book, it was
A participle clause is when a participle is followed by an very interesting.
object, a complement or an adverbial.
1 Copy and complete the second sentence so that it means
… holding a heavy bag (an object)
the same as the first. Use a participle clause.
Being too busy to reply, … (a complement) 1 He stepped outside and felt the cold air against his skin.
Having lived in London, … (an adverbial) (... ) outside, he felt the cold air against his skin.
Participle clauses can often help us to be more efficient 2 We stayed up late and were very tired.
with the language and use fewer words. (... ) late, we were very tired.
Released in July, the new music track had 1 million 3 I’ve been much more active since I learned to skate.
downloads. (The new music track was released in July. It (... ) to skate, I’ve been much more active.
g.
sold one million copies.) 4 I didn’t want to hear the football result, so I turned off the TV.
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We often use participle clauses instead of relative clauses (... ) to hear the football result, I turned off the TV.
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5 I thought fast and then I picked up the phone.
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when a present participle replaces an active tense or a
past participle replaces a passive tense. (... ) fast, I picked up the phone.
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I saw some students waiting for a bus. = I saw some 6 Because we had arrived late, we were not allowed into
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students who were waiting for a bus. the theatre.
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This is a website designed by my brother. = This is a (... ), we were not allowed into the theatre.
website which was designed by my brother. or
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know what to expect.

various prepositions and conjunctions with participle
(... ) at the hotel before, Kaheem didn’t know what
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to expect.
when, while.
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Once caught, the criminals were taken to the police station. preposition from A and a verb from B. Use the correct
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She’s been much happier since moving to her new house. participle form.
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Being a teacher, I have to do lots of preparation work. 1 (... ) early for the appointment, we were five minutes late.
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Having broken his arm, he needs to rest at home for a and garden out back.
few days. 5 (... ) for the bus, I tripped and dropped my bag.
• Past participle – to express a condition 6 (... ) about the accident, we went to the hospital straight
When finished, this painting will look beautiful. away.
We can also use participle clauses to talk about two events 3 In your notebook, rewrite the sentences so that they contain
that happened one after the other or at the same time. a participle clause. Use the words in brackets.
Having bought the shirt, I decided to go home. 1 Laptops and other devices that cost more than 500 euros
On leaving the store, I realised that I’d forgotten the shirt. are going on sale tomorrow. (costing)
2 She has met a lot more friends now that she has moved to
Present and perfect participles normally have an active a big city. (since)
meaning.
3 I studied Spanish on my own for several years. Now I’m
There are some students taking exams in that room. very happy to have someone to practise with. (having)
= They are taking exams.
4 As he was a generous person, he gave money to charity
Past participles normally have a passive meaning. every month. (being)
I found a coin made more than 100 years ago. 5 Because she didn’t feel well, she took the day off. (not feeling)
= It was made 100 years ago. 6 Because I worked at a hospital, I am good in an emergency.
(having)
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IRREGULAR VERBS
Base form Past simple Past participle Base form Past simple Past participle
be was / were been lend lent lent
become became become lose lost lost
begin began begun make made made
bend bent bent mean meant meant
bite bit bitten meet met met
blow blew blown overcome overcame overcome
break broke broken pay paid paid
bring brought brought put put put
build built built read read read
burn burned / burnt burned / burnt ride rode ridden
buy bought bought ring rang rung
can could been able to run ran run
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catch caught caught say said said
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choose chose chosen see saw seen
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come came come sell sold sold
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cost cost cost send sent sent
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cut cut cut set set set
do did done shake
or shook shaken
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draw drew drawn shine shone shone
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drink drank drunk shoot shot shot

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drive drove driven show showed showed / shown

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eat ate eaten shut shut shut

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fall fell fallen sing sang sung

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feel felt felt sink sank sunk

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fight fought fought sit sat sat

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find found found sleep slept slept

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fly flew flown smell smelled / smelt smelled / smelt

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forget forgot forgotten speak spoke spoken

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get got got spell spelled / spelt spelled / spelt

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give gave given spend spent spent

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go went gone spill spilled / spilt spilled / spilt

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grow grew grown stand stood stood

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hang hung hung steal stole stolen

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have had had swim swam swum

hear heard heard take took taken
hide hid hidden teach taught taught
hit hit hit tell told told
keep kept kept think thought thought
know knew known throw threw thrown
lay laid laid understand understood understood
lead led led wake woke woken
learn learned / learnt learned / learnt wear wore worn
leave left left win won won
write wrote written

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EXTRA ACTIVITIES
Lesson 1.2, Ex 6 Lesson 2.8, Ex 6

Student A
Read the timeline of Gitanjali Rao (pron. /gɪˈtaenʒəlɪ raʊ/).
Tell Student B about her.
Begin: Gitanjali Rao is a talented young scientist. By the time
she was fifteen …
Timeline
4 Gitanjali received a science

kit from her uncle.
10 She published her first

book.
She began researching
water pollution.
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12 She invented a device that
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detects water pollution.
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She won the 3M Young
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Scientist Challenge.
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15 She invented the Kindly app
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to detect cyberbullying.
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She became TIME

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magazine’s Kid of the Year.

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EXTRA ACTIVITIES

In future, the choices we make about where we live may be
Student A very different from today. In pairs, discuss which of the living
Your team captain gives a lot of instructions during games. spaces you think it is likely most people will be living in, and
They also shout a lot and criticise how you and your why. In the discussion, you should …
teammates play. You find this difficult because … • comment on the other person’s ideas.
• sometimes these are different from the coach’s • continue or extend a point that the other person makes.
instructions.
• it’s hard not to take the criticism personally.
A
• the captain refuses to listen if you make suggestions or
express an opinion.
Student B
You are the captain of a sports team. Some of your
teammates are unhappy because you shout instructions
g.
and criticise them during games. You believe …
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• your job is to lead the team and encourage them to win.
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• it’s important to adapt to the way the game is going,
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even if that is against the coach’s instructions.
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• other players should listen to you and follow your
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instructions.
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Lesson 3.9, Ex 6 or
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1 Who took the survey?

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11,959 141 51% male

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students institutions 49% female 9.6% disabled

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2 What did they tell us?

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57.5% active 22.3% quite active 20.2% inactive

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(150+ mins per week); (30–149 mins); (< 30 mins)

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C
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A gym only 21%

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B team sports (e.g. football) 32%

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C individual sport (e.g. running) 23%

D mix of A, B and C 24%
4 Do they feel generally happy and socially included

most of the time?
Yes: active & quite active 68.9%; inactive 33.5%
No: active & quite active 31.1%; inactive 66.5%
5 How confident are they of finding a job after college?
Very / quite confident: active & quite active 68%

inactive 42%
Not confident: active & quite active 32%

inactive 58%

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EXTRA ACTIVITIES

Student B Student B
Read the timeline of Jack Cable. Tell Student A about him.
Begin: Jack Cable is a talented young computer programmer.
By the time he was 20 … UK travels HOME DESTINATIONS CONTACT
NEW BLOG POST • 3 hours ago
Timeline
Things to do in the South West
15 Jack gained recognition as an
ethical hacker by discovering 9 ), the Minack Theatre in
Even if you aren’t a fan of (...
a bug in a financial site. Cornwall is an amazing place to see a play or watch
10) by a local singer. The stage is set on the edge of
(...
17 He started his own company,
cliffs high above the ocean, so even when actors (... 11),
Lightning Security.
they may have to compete with passing dolphins for the
18 H e began working as an attention of the audience. The theatre is most famous for
g.
ethical hacker for the staging plays by William Shakespeare, many of which are
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Pentagon’s Defense Digital
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12), but it also put on (...
considered (... 13) of a story by a local
Service.
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writer, which proved extremely popular. The best show
He became one of TIME
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I have ever seen there was (... 14) called Third Light, which
magazine’s 25 Most Influential
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featured a live band and a group performing (... 15). The local
Teens.
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press described the production as (... ), so it’s well worth
19 H e spoke at several
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seeing if you ever get the chance.
important computer security
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in
conferences.
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20 H e joined the US Cybersecurity

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and Infrastructure Security

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Agency (CISA).
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Lesson 6.8, Ex 7
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Read the task and roles of customer and shop assistant

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below. Think about each role. Prepare your ideas. Use the
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to do the task.
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You bought a product in a shop last Saturday, but when you

got home, you realised it wasn’t suitable and you need to LEAVE A COMMENT
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return it. You are visiting the shop to get a refund.

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• Explain when you made the purchase and what the

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problem is.
• Propose how you would like the shop assistant to resolve Lesson 2.5, Ex 8
the problem. 1 Jack studied hard and passed all his final exams with good
• Respond to the suggested solution, but reject it and grades. He applied to university to study business and
explain why you want a better service. was accepted. However, he has now decided not to go.
• Accept the new proposal and / but express how you feel The company where he works at weekends offered him a
about the process. full-time job, and they don’t require any qualifications. Jack
hasn’t told his parents and he’s afraid they’ll be angry.
2 Kamili is an excellent hockey player and one of the stars of
Customer: Decide what you bought and what is wrong the school team. Because of problems at home, she missed
with it. Do you have the receipt? Why do you want a a few training sessions. However, she didn’t tell anyone the
refund, not an exchange or a voucher? reason why. As a result, she didn’t play as well as usual and
the coach dropped her from the team. Kamili is very upset.
Shop assistant: Apologise for the problem(s) and try to
He needn’t have studied so hard if
help. Suggest an exchange. Try to convince the customer
he didn’t want to go to university.
to accept a store voucher, instead of a refund.

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Student’s Book Pack

with Digital Student’s Book

Includes: External exam preparation • Mediation

Digital literacy • Progress tracking and online evaluation

Jane Hudson and Neil Wood

Student’s Book Pack

with Digital Student’s Book

Todas las actividades de carácter escrito Liburu honetan idazteko proposatzen

Jane Hudson and Neil Wood

UNIT VOCABULARY 1 GRAMMAR 1 LISTENING VOCABULARY 2

Alternative living spaces Future continuous, The future of city Nomads

Vlog and future perfect Strategy: Understanding community

home Grammar animation Vocabulary: Work

p.50 Review p.61 Exam skills p.62

live without? conditionals; Strategy: Distinguishing environment

Technology Vlog alternatives to if contrasting information and the environment

Grammar animation Vocabulary: Streaming

Money matters nouns Grammar animation hear

Vlog Vocabulary: Minimalism

p.78 Review p.89 Exam skills p.90

Vocabulary: Film and

global Vocabulary: Informal

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GRAMMAR 2 READING GLOBAL SKILLS SPEAKING WRITING

first conditional migration analysing trends Strategy: Co-operating and enquiry

Vocabulary: Extreme diagrams someone’s opinion Phrasebook: Enquiring

weather Pronunciation: Chunking

Documentary Green design in Mexico

Vocabulary: Social media Phrasebook: Signposting a Phrasebook: Reviewing

forms Strategy: Recognising Vocabulary: Consumer customer Strategy: Ordering

identify purpose Phrasebook: Consumer issues argument

Vocabulary: Fashion Vocabulary: Faulty items Phrasebook: For and

Participle clauses Future-proofing the Disagreeing A debate A discursive essay

Documentary Chelsie’s vlog: What working in a hospital is like

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2 Read the article. What happened to Fabrice Muamba?

A for facts and permanent situations.

B for habits and routines.

C for timetables and schedules.

the blood around their body and

E to describe annoying or repeated behaviour.

Dynamic verbs describe actions, and state verbs

GRAMMAR BOOSTER P128

heart specialist, Dr Andrew Deaner, came out of

nearest hospital. It was there, 78 minutes after collapsing,

that Muamba’s heart finally began working again and he

started to recover. 2hr

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7 EXAM Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.

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for actions that started recently and are still in progress.

– a better way to learn

more plants, but not to examine their roots and

classrooms allow teachers and students to have a

2 two parts of a plant

3 two gases in the air

4 to watch and check something over a period of time

5 two ways to describe change

to learn. For the experiment, they chose to modify