CUTTING EDGE PRE-INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS’ BOOK DNLCONTENTS o1 LEISURE AND SPORT page 06 02 FIRSTS AND LASTS page 16 03 WORK AND REST page 24 04 SPECIAL DAYS. page 32, 05 YOUR LOOK page 42 06 GOING AWAY page 2 Oo7 SUCCESS page 60 (elect Revision of questions Present simple and frequency phrases Past simple positive and negative Past simple ~ questions should, shouldn't can, can't, have to, don't have to Present simple and Present continuous Present continuous for future arrangements ‘Comparative and superlative adjectives Questions with How, What and What like? Plans and intentions Predictions with will ‘and won't Present perfect and Past simple with for Present perfect and Past simple with other time words Nitec Leisure activities Sports and games Time phrases: at, on, in, ago Words to describe feelings Daily routines Jobs Verb phrases for special days Descriptive adjectives Physical appearance Parts of the body Going on holiday Describing holidays Verb phrases about ambitions The internet Reading: New ways with old sports Reading: Firsts in television technology Reading: ‘Short steeper’ ‘or ‘long sleeper’: Which is healthier? Listening: An unusual job Reading: Special days around the world Reading: Do something funny for money Listening: New Year celebrations Reading: Physical ‘appearance Listening: Special clothes Reading: On The Move Holidays Reading: Top five secrets of success Reading: Amazing achievements Listening: Finding fare on the internet Study, Practice & Remember page 138, Audio scripts page 166, Irregular verb list page 175, Teo ae Log) Stress in questions ed endings (past forms) was and were Stress on adjectives Intonation in questions should and shouldn't can, can’t and have to Stress on months and dates Intonation on phrases for special days Weak forms of prepositions Vowel sounds and silent letters Stress on content words in questions will and would/'d Intonation in making requests for and have Do a 60-second interview Preparation: Reading Task: Speaking Describe a first or last time Preparation: Listening Task: Speaking Decide on the best job Task: Speaking Describe your special days Preparation: Listening Task: Speaking Do a survey about image Preparation: Reading Task: Speaking, Choose a holiday Preparation: Reading and listening Task: Speaking Talk about your ambitions listening, Task: Speaking eet World culture World culture Video and research: Unusual sports Language tive Speaking: Travel Writing: A narrative World cutture Video and research: ‘Amazing trains Language live ‘Speaking: Phrases for special days Writing: An invitation World culture Video and research: City of street style Language live Speaking Making requests and asking for permission Writing: A postcard World culture Video and research: Success stories SO aaece 4 Rous Study & Practice 1, page 138 Study & Practice 2, page 138 Remember these words, page 139 Study & Practice 7, page 140 Study & Practice 2, page 140 Remember these words, page 141 Study & Practice 1, page 142 Study & Practice 2, page 142 Remember these words, page 143 Study & Practice 1, page 144 Study & Practice 2, page 144 Remember these words, page 145 Study & Practice 1, page 146 Study & Practice 2, page 146 Remember these words, page 147 Study & Practice 1, page 148 Study & Practice 2, page 148 Remember these words, page 149 Study & Practice 1, page 150 Study & Practice 2, page 150 Remember these words, page 157CONTENTS TET yey oN SCN Teed CeIn ote eI Prieta) ors Ceat Car Teno 08 Using articles City tie Reading: Top 5 most The letter Give atalk about Canada—_Language live Study & Practice 1, page 152 Quantifiers with countable Geographical features, ‘extreme places to tive in Intonation in asking for _—-—Preparation: Reading and Speaking: Asking for Study & Practice 2, page 152 PLACES TO LIVE | and uncountable nouns the world! and giving directions | listening and giving directions Remember these words, page 153 page 70 | Tasks Speaking Writing: Directions 09 may, might, Modern equipment | Reading: What was life like | Stress in compound nouns | Plan a café makeover | World culture Study & Practice 1, page 154 will definitely, etc. Adjectives for describing one hundred years ago? Preparation: Reading and Video andresearch: Study & Practice 2, page 154 ‘OLD AND NEW Present tense after if, when places Listening: How to clean a > + listening Green cities Remember these words, page 155 page 78 and other time words | house in three minutes | | | Task: Speaking, | 10 Past continuous ‘Accidents and injuries _—-|_-Reading: Dit i good used to and didn’tuse to Choose the funniest story | Language live Study & Practice 1, page 156 usedto Feeling it for you Intonation in questions at Preparation: Reading Speaking: Talking Study & Practice 2, page 156 TAKE CARE the doctor's Task: Speaking about health Remember these words, page 157 page 88 Writing: Time words inavaratve | 11 | like and would tike | ‘Adjectives with dependent Reading: The best things | Intonation in invitations ‘Take part ina survey World culture Study & Practice 1, page 158 | Conditional sentences __prepositions inte! Preparation: Reading Video and research: Study & Practice 2, page 158 | ‘THE BEST THINGS ‘with would Survival items | ) | Task: Speaking, White gold | Remember these words, page 159 page 96 | | | | 12 Present simple passive ‘Types of products Reading: What makes a Present a new product Language live Study & Practice 1, page 160 Past simple passive Personal items good brand great? intonation in aking and Preparation: Reading and Speaking: Making _—_—Study & Practice 2, page 160 BRAND NEW responding to suggestions _listening. and responding to Remember these words, page 161 page 106 ‘Task: Speaking suggestions | ‘Writing: A customer | review 13 | Present perfect continuous Personal characteristics Reading: Finding Mr Right | Contracted forms (Present. { Choose anambassador World culture ‘Study & Practice 1, page 162 | with how long, for and Getting ajob perfect continuous) Preparation: Reading Video and research: Study & Practice 2, page 162 THE RIGHT PERSON since Task: Speaking The search for cool Remember these words, page 163 | page 114 Present perfect continuous | I tre Present perfec simple | | | 14 Past perfect | Money Reading: Money movies Numbers Tella story from pictures | Language live ‘Study & Practice 1, page 164 Narrative tenses review Verbs and phrases about Intonations in requests Preparation: Reading Speaking: Dealing _—_ Study & Practice 2, page 164 MONEY money Task: Speaking with money Remember these words, page 165 page 124 Writing: An essay | expressing your opinion 1 shoe Study, Practice & Remember page 138, Audio scripts page 166, Irregular verb list page 1758) AND Speaking and vocabulary ‘1a Work in pairs and discuss. + Which activities in the box can you see in the photo + Which activities do you do every day? listen to music play @ musical instrument go to the gym go to evening classes play sport watch TV See a & * pisy sp eee eee ee » (7 attisten to the phrases. Practise saying them aloud * Vocabulary: Leisure ai 2 Read the results of the leisure time survey and answer the questions. ey 1. Where was the survey? Deen ca 2 What is it about? Beco meer LEISURE TIME SURVEY OF YOUNG ADULTS IN THE UK In ourontine pol, we asked 1,000 young aduits aged between 16 and 24 ‘How do you spend your free time?' Here are the results: + |__ percent of young aduits use the internet every day. + The most popuiar leisure activity is going tothe cinema: * it's their favourite evening actvty. + 82 percent of people say they watch TV for more than*_ hours a ‘week, but only‘ ___ percent isten tothe radio. ++ 38 percent of young people watch live music, but only °____percent ‘can play a musical instrument. : ‘+ Only *_ percent of young aduits play spor. Footbal, swimming and cyeing are the most popular sports. percent say Ba (i 12Listen toa radio news report about the results of the survey. Before you listen, try to guess where the numbers in the box goin the survey 10 23 30 32 42 87 Listen again and check your answers, Then work in pairs and compare your answers. IN THIS UNIT Sauwinifends seth meme tayeonmersenes Ll Jay and Tina both took part in the leisure time survey. Sa Work in pairs and ask and answer questions using Complete what they say with the correct verbs from the verbs in exercise Ta, Make alist of three exercise ta activities your partner does and three activities he/she doesn't do. mputer is very tt for me. ma it at Manchester University, so I" the intemet a lot for my studies and my friends and |? alot of computer games. | don’t +" any sport. 0 evening classes twice ights, | out w 10 the cinema smputer Skills. On other 5 we usually \ b Compare your ideas, What are the most popular TINA leisure activities? What other things do people do in I'm a professional musicia their free time? so music is my life! | 0 the radio nearly all day ~ mainly classical or jazz. When 18. Vv, it’s always a music channel. Feven*____ to music nen ®____ to the gyml |" the piano saxophone, And | alot of live music y free time.Grammar focus 1 3 0) 1.3 Listen and check your answers. How many Revision of questions questions did you answer correctly? Cin 1 Work in pairs. Look at the games in the photos and discuss the questions. Question words 1. Look at the question words in bold in exercise 2 ‘Which question word(s) do we use to talk about 1 aperson? _who Which are board games? Which are puzzles? Which do children often play? Which have the same name in your language? \Which of the games do you play? Which are your a place? favourites? Why? ating + Which of these do you usually prefer? Why? = word games (ag, Scrabble®)? ~~ number games (eg. sudoku)? — games of strategy (e.g. chess)? — games of chance (eg. Snakes and Ladders)? + What other games like these do you play? the reason for doing something? the way you do something? 2 period of time? _the number of times you do something? ‘the class or type of thing? 10 the number of people or things? 2 Work in pairs. Read the games quiz and try to answer as many questions as you can in five minutes. If you don't know the answer, try to guess. 2. Put the words In the correct order to make questions. 1. good at /Is/ James / playing chess ? 2 computer games / play / your fends / Do? 3 start / the game / does / When ? ‘The longest I recorded game of Monopoly® is 1,680: hhours~ that's 4 70 days! G ‘O1_When was the first Mario Brothers computer game? 02. Who starts in a game of chess: the black player or the white player? (03 What ore marbles usually made of? (04 Where did the game mahjong originate? (05 What kind of game is Snakes and Ladders? (06 Why are there 52 cards in a normal pack? (07 How do you do.a sudoku pure? 08 What colour are the pieces on a backgammon board normally? (09 Which two letters have the highest score inthe English version of Scrabble®? 10 How many spots are there on a dice? T1_ How often do the World Dominoes Championships ‘take place? 12 How long does an average game of Monopoly® last? PRACTICE ‘1 Match questions 1-4 with answers a-d in parts A, B and C below. A 11 When do you play a My friends from football? college. 2 Who do you play b On Sunday mornings. football with? © Because it’s fun and 3 Where do you play it's good exercise. football? d in the local park 4 Why do you play football? 8 1 How often do a Two. ‘you have English b Twice a week. lessons? € Tuesdays and 2 How tong are the Thursdays. lessons? 4-90 minutes 3 Which days do you have lessons? 4 How many teachers do you have? a 16th May. 2 What time does the Monday. train leave? Nearly three o'clock. 3 What day isit? d Five forty-five 4 What date is it today? NN 1 (0.1.4 Look at thelist of question in exercise 1. Notice the words which are stressed (these are in bold). Listen and practise the stressed words. 2. (1) 1.stisten and practise saying the complete questions. Leisure and sport |O1 3 Write the questions for the answers below. | get up at seven o'clock at the weekend, What time do you get up at the weekend? | get up at six o'clock in the week | go to the cinema once a month, | come to school by bus. My birthday is in August. {play basketball. My favourite colour is blue. There are five people in my family My journey to school takes about half an hour. I'd lke to visit India and Australia, 10 I lke rock and jazz wonvanauns 4. Work in pairs. Take turns to ask and answer the questions in exercises 2 and 3. 2. Complete the questions 1 Where you live? 2 Who do you live 2 3 How do you drink coffee? 4 What your favourite food? 5 When do have lunch? 6 ‘you watch TV a lot? 7 many pets have you got? 8 you speak French? 9 would you like to do this weekend? 10 What time it now? [ati do you getup atthe waskon? \ so early? f Because | always go to the gym before breakfast. Seven o'clock! Why do you get uReading and vocabulary Sports and gan 1 Work in pairs and make a list of six sports that are popular in your country. ‘Which sports do you play? Which ones do you watch? 2 Read the article and answer the questions. Which sport: 1 is good for playing with friends? 2 can you play in a park? 3 do you do on your own? 4 js similar to dancing in some ways? 5 is likely to result in injuries? * 6 can you play in many different countries? 3a_ Complete the questions below with one word. 1 __‘s the name of the world's best- selling computer game? 2 ___~ doyou hit the ball when you play Wirtennis? 3 ___oldis the game of golf? 4 How Disc Golf courses are there in the world? 5 is John Famworth? 6 ____ long did it take John Farnworth to run the London Marathon? b- Work in pairs, Take turns to ask and answer the questions using the phrases in the box. by moving your arm and pressing a button ‘more than 1,000 he's a freestyle football champion 1Zhours 15 minutes Wil Sports 250 years old 4 Look at the words in the box and put them into three groups: things you need, verbs and people. ball racket games console equipment hit throw winner player team kick score champion 5 Work in pairs and discuss. + Which of the three sports do you think is the most difficult / least difficult? Why? + What other unusual sports do you know? 10 ‘tennis, baseball or got, go bowing or do boxing, You don't around or get tired, however. You do everything by moving your arm ‘and pressing a button on your games console. It's also a good social ‘activity and many people organise gaming partes with thei friends. But there is 3 downside; at least ten people in the UK injure thernselves playing Wii Sports every week and have to goto hospital. Thee ae also hundreds of cases of broken furniture, broken windows and injured pets! Some people call his new 21st century problem ‘Wits 2 DISC GOLF ‘The game of golf is more than 250 years old, But forthe 21st century version ofthe game, you don’t need any expensive special equipment. Players don't it ball they throw a plastic disc towards the ‘hole ‘which is actually a metal basket. The winner isthe player who resches the “hoe wth the lowest numberof throws. More than half a milion people around the world now play the game. There are moce than 1,000 dise golf courses in 40 countries, many of them in public parks. Isa great way to get exercise inthe fresh ai. ‘3 FREESTYLE FOOTBALL In Freestyle football there are no teams, you don’t kick the ball and ‘you never score a goal. Freestyle footballers try to keep the bal in the air using any part of their body. Some people describe it as a mixture of breakdancing and football. Judges give points for ball control and original moves. John Farnworth, from Lancashire in the north of England, was the world's first Freestyle champion: in 2011 he ran the London Marathon (42 km) in 12 hours 15 minutes, keeping a ball in the air all the way! Grammar focus 2 p imple and equency phrases 1 Workin pars. Look atthe photos of two sports people and guess who: 11 swims for atleast five hours every day. 2. isa Goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, the World Children’s Charity. 3 has 4 million followers on Twitter. 4 consumes 12,000 calories a day, and often eats burgers and other fast food. 5. makes pop records. 6 gets up at 5 am. to go to the swimming pool 7 weighs 100 kg. 8 has the nickname 'The Fish’ 9 lives in Los Angeles, California JO earns about $10 million a year 2 (i) 1.6 Listen and check your answers. Whose life do you think is more interesting? Why? Present simple 11 Which ofthe following examples describes: + ahabit? + something thats always true? 1 He trains for five to six hours every day. 2 She comes from Bucheon, South Korea, 2. Puteach sentence into: + the question form + the negative form Frequency phrases 3 Underline the phrases below which answer ‘the question How often...? Where in the sentences do the phrases go? 1 He sometimes eats burgers and other fastfood 2. She often gives money to charities 3 He does at least five hours of training every day. 4 She has English classes three times a week: 4 Number these words from 1 (most often) 10.6 (least often). sometimes often usually always never occasionally Leisure and sport 01 cee coal eet teens eons PRACTICE 11 Write the frequency phrases in brackets in the correct place in the sentences. Michael sends messages on Twitter. (five or six times a day) He swims for five or six hours. (every day) He misses breakfast. (never) He goes to fast food restaurants. (sometimes) He goes to the swimming pool in the mornings. (always) Yuna works for children’s charities, (often) he studies English. (three times a week) She eats fast food. (never) She skates for several hours. every morning) She sings in English. (occasionally) Seorvauauna 1 2a Complete the sentences with a frequency phrase in the box below to make them true for you. always occasionally sometimes usually never every day/week/month/year/two years, etc conce/twice/three times a day/week/month/ year sometimes 4 watch TV in bed. | go out with my friends. {1am late for schooVwork. I play games on my phone. Ilisten to the radio in the morning, | go to the opera. | watch TV in the afternoon. | go to bed after midnight. Nousuna b_ Work in pairs and compare your answers.Do a 60-second interview Preparation ‘la Work in pairs and look at the photos. Do you know who the woman is? Why do you think she's famous? Where do you think she is from? b- Work in pairs and write five questions to find out more about Freida Pinto. Where was she born? Is she an actress? Read the 60-second interview about Freida Pinto and find the answers to your questions. 2 Work in pairs and answer the questions. 1 What is the most interesting thing you leamt from the interview? 2 Have you seen any of her films? 3. What do you have in common with Freida Pinto? 3a 0111.7 Listen to two students, Marek and Laura, doing a 60-second interview, Tick the questions you hear in the Useful language box How many questions does Marek ask? Listen again and make a note of Laura's answers. 60-SECOND interview wit Freida Pinto Freida Pinto. Fro, (On 18th October 1984, in Mumbai, India, My mother, Sylvia, isa head teacher at a high school and my father, Frederick, isa bank manager. 've also got an older sister, Sharon. She works for a TV news company. She's my best fiend. Jn 2008, | played Latika inthe film Slumdog Millionaire, | don’t have any acting training so I did a three-month, acting course to prepare for the film. My other films inelude Trishna, You will meet a tall dark stranger, Mira, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Immortals. Live in three suitcases! I come from Mumbai and sometimes | ive there. But | also spend time in London and New York, and lots of other places. Right now, | don't mind moving around a lot. | do yoga regularly and 1 read books. | don’t do much sport, but l have a lot of different hobbies! | ike dancing, ‘especially Indian dance and Salsa. | cook different kinds of food, especially italian, Also, | collect boarding ppasses! | travel by air alot for work, and also with my fiends, so I've got alot of them now! Fm scared of water and | can't swim very wall | want to learn to swim propery so | don't feel so scared. Shoes! And my Chanel bandana bag! ike rain. | love the monsoon season in Inca when it rain a lot! Ie got lots of favourite actors: Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Nicole Kidman and Johnny Depp. And my favourite singer is Sting I want to continue acting in films. | also want to open a school for poor children in inca. Task 1 You are going to interview each other. First, decide on 12 questions you want to ask, using the Freida Pinto interview and the Useful language box to help you. You can also add questions of your own. Ask your teacher for any words/phrases you need. 2. Then, spend some time preparing your answers to the questions in the Useful language box. Look at the “answers in the Freida Pinto interview to help you and ask your teacher for any words/phrases you need. > Useful language a, b and 3 Work in pairs and take turns to interview each other Make brief notes of the answers. Check the time at the beginning of the interview and try to complete it, in exactly 60 seconds. ERAN Perera eam sieed ‘a Asking about basic personal information What's your... (fullname)? ‘When/Where... (were you bor}? ‘Where do you .. {ive / work / goto school}? b Asking about interests and family ‘Wat do you. (Jo in your free time)? Have you got. (a nickname / any pets / any brothers and sisters)? Are you «(seared of anything / Interested in cooking)? Who is your... (favourite actor/singethero)? What is your. favourite possession / favourite weather)? Tell me about your. family/hobbies) ‘cAsking about the future ‘What are. (your ambitions forthe future)? ‘questions until you feet Paes ue Ne CMR Ba ec Re asFind out first da Work in pairs and discuss. How much ddo you know about New York City? Try to answer the questions below. 1 What is + the Big Apple? + The Bronx? + the Latin community? 2 What is the approximate population of New York City? 3. What sports do you associate with New York or the USA? Go online to check your answers or ask your teacher. New York City / Big Apple 2a You are going to watch a video about stickball, a popular sport in New York City. Before you watch, check you understand the meaning of the words/phrases in the glossary below. GLOSSARY broom a brush that you use to clean floors handle the part of the broom that you hold immigrants. people who come to a country to live huge very big brawling fighting b © Look at the sentences/phrases below. Then watch the video and number them (1-8) in the order you hear them. the first stickball leagues began. The Emperor League helped to bring different ‘communities together. New York is also an important sporting city Stickball in the Bronx has a rich history. Hove coming here every Sunday ... playing around with my friends The frst people to play stickball were immigrants the Latin community played stickball played with old broom handles and a ball za 3 Watch again and choose the correct answers, 11 The population of New York is more than 8 / 78 million. 2 People began playing stickball about seven / seventy years ago, 3 People play stickball all over New York / only in the Bronx 4 The Emperor Stickball League began in 1985 / 1995. 5 Stickball is popular only in the Latin community / in ‘many different communities. 6 Ray justin only plays stickball/ plays more than one sport, World view 4a Look at the statements below. Tick the statements you agree with and cross the statements you disagree with | don't understand why people get so excited about sport | prefer playing computer games to playing real sports. | prefer individual sports like tennis to team sports like volleyball or hockey. Sportsmen and women get too much money ~ they should all give 20 percent of their money to charity. {think global sports are good for international relations. Large sporting events are a waste of money. | think governments should pay for young people to take part in sport. b Wort leas. pairs and compare you 5a Choose one of the sports in the box below (or another sport you want to know more about). stickball Australian Rules football baseball curling Kabaddi snooker Go online to find out more about the sports and answer the questions. 1 When did it start? 2 Where is it popular? 3 How many players are in a team? 4 What equipment do you need? 5 What is the name of an important league or player of this sport? all/ Australian Rules football / baseball curling / kabaddi / snooker Write up your research 6 Write a paragraph about the sport you chose. Use the prompts below to help you, People started playing _ (name of sport) about ago (when?) The sport is now popular in (names of countries). There are (how many?) players in a team. Toplay (name of sport) you need (equipment). ____ (name) is a famous _(hame of sport) player. AFTER UNIT 1 YOU CAN Ask for and provide personal information. Pee rea ese sas OnE ra erie aden Perce CON nee se conere Cee ceed Re eA Ce ea ee beret ay Pe Ue TS Travel questions Work in pairs and discuss. + How often do y usually watch it + Whi watch television? When and whe ich programmes and TV channels do you prefer? Why’ Read the article quickly and decide which of these titles fits best. a The first television progr Television — past and future © Firsts in television technology veryone knw that Scotsman ‘and the company paid just $9 to show John Logie Baird invented the it during a baseball game in New York first television: in the early 1920s, Technology start to develop faster fhe made a asic television which _and faster n the second hal of the 20h transmitted pictures. buthe dich't develop century. Colour TV came to the USA in the his idea futher. But not many people know 19806, te Japan in 1960 and to Europe and that Vladimir 2worykin, a Russian inventor, South Ameria in the late 1960s and early invented the fst electronic'tetevisionin 1970, Meanie, in 1967 people al over 1929, People often callhim'the father of the world watched as The Beates sang television’ as his invention became the __on the programme Our Word, the frst- basis ofall modern televisions, ‘ever satolite TV programme. The world’s {ist vdeo recerders came trom Japan in Se ae eres the mid-1970s, but OVD players dint Corporation) made ts ret TV programmes oar ng mae by ‘in 1996. Most peoote didn't watch, aaa there were only about 100 television ‘ets in Britain at that tme. There were From 2008, it became possible to watch [programmes for only two hours aday- ‘TV. on your mobile phone, thanks to 3G ‘except Sundays, when they didn't show technology. The frst country to change ‘any pogrammes ata As well 2s news from analogue to digital television was and sports, cookery ptogrammes were the USAn June 2009, Canada and Japan popular even in the 1990s: Frenchman did the same in 2011. People watched ‘Marcel Bouiestin became the fist TV chet the fist TV programme neatly 80 years In 1997, The frst TV advert, in 1941, was ago, Alter the huge changes in television fora Bulova clock itlasted 20 seconds broadcasting inthe 20th century, who knows what the next 80 years wil bring? ed Read the article again and match the information with a number or date in the box. the early 1920s 1929 1936 100 $9 1967 1996 2005 2009 the number of TVs in Britain in 1936 he first BBC TV programme he last analogue TV broadcast in the USA 1 cost of the first TV advert he first basic television the first TV programme on a mobile phone he first satelite TV prog the first electronic television the first DVD player Grammar focus 1 Look again at the text on page 16. Underline five verbs in the Past simple. Which of the verbs are regular and which are irregular? 1. Write down the infinitive forms of the regular verbs you underlined, How do we form the Past simple of regular verbs? 2 Write down the infinitive forms of the irregular verbs you undertined. 3. What ate the past forms of the verb be? Look in the text to help you 44a Put these sentences into the negative form, Look in the text to help you. 1 He developed his idea further 2 Most people watched. b Then find two more negative past forms in the text. PRACTICE Complete the extracts with the correct past forms of the verb in brackets. 1. German car company Ben (bep producing cars on a ta fhe 1890s, Their first car jenz Velo’ in 1894. Mt (not go) very fast —in fact, it (hay p speed of just 20 kilometres, per hour idget Driscoll was the fist person to die as result of a car. The accident (happen) fon 17th August 1896. She & (walk) into the path of a car, travelling at just over 6 kilometres fer hour. The car (not stop) — it hit her and she ® 3 Italian engine {be} the first in the worid to build a motorway. On 2 ist September ye) from Milan ada AB a distance of 1924, the first car about 50 kilometres ) 2.1 Listen and check your answers. 1 Ci 2.2tisten to the pronunciation of the past forms. Notice the different pronunciation of the -ed endings. 2 14) called appeared 2 (i)2.atisten to the pronunciation of some more past forms. Write the verbs you hear in the correct group above (a,b oF ¢) 3 Practise saying the verbs 2a Write one sentence about each of the following, Write three true and three false sentences. a TV programme you watched last night/ave mewhere you went last year 1 2 3 someone you saw last week 4 something you b 5 6 someone you didn’t know five years ago something you didnt il b- Work in pairs and compare your sentences. Guess which are true and which are false. Unit 2, Study & Practice 1, page 140Vocabulary Time phrase: it, on, in, ago Read the sentences below and decide if they are true (1) or false (F) 1 John Logie Baird made the firs television in the 1940s, 2 The first TV programme was nearly 100 years age 3. The world's first motorway opened in Italy on 215 September 193 The first British motorway opened in 1958, | watched three hours of TY yesterday afternoon | First went abroad in July 1995, 7 [was in bed at 8 o'clock this moming, 8 The weather was hot last weekend, 9 Thad an English lesson on Monday morning, 10 Myt nin the 19th century Number the time phrases in the box (1 with the most recent. 12), starting in the 19408 in 1958 at B o'clock this morning 100 years in July 1995 goon 27st September 1934 yesterday aftemoon last weekend fon Monday morning in the 19th century Choose six of the sentences in exercise la and rewrite them so they are true for you. Compare your hhew sentences in pairs. Grammar focus 2 Past simple - questions Ta Work in pairs, Look at. the photos and read the quiz. Can you guess any of the answers? 4 Listen and check your answers. En Look at the quiz again ane! answer he questions, 1 Inquestion 3, the question word (Where the abject in the question, What is the correct word ) refers to, order in this type of question? rb 1 did Question word fsubjec 2 In question 5, the question word (Which woman.) refers to the subject in the question. What is the corvect word order in this type of question? past form of verb / question word 3 Look at questions and 6, Does the question word in eaeh case refer to the object or the subject inthe question? — TE 1 G1) a.stisten to the sentences, Notice the pronunciation of was and were, Practise saying the sentences. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? Aung S2an Suu Ky! j Marie Skiodowska Cure € Mother Teresa Why were the Williams sisters famous in the 2000s? a They were the first sisters to win the US Open Tennis. b They both € They were the first women professional footballers; fon an Olympic gold medal Where did women get the right to vote for the first time in 1918? ‘a New Zeal United Kingdom ‘¢ The United States ‘Why did Anousheh Ansari become famous in 2006? 'a She won the first Britain's Got Talent TV programme, b She was the first Asian Academy award ‘© She became the first female space tourist. Which woman flew into space in 1963 for the first time? b Valentina Tereshkova ¢ Shirley Valentine ria Mata What happened to Pratibha Patil on 25th July 20077 ce be dia b she became th of Pakistan. an Who was the first woman to cli ted Nation male President 1b to the top. of Mount Everest on 16th May 1975? 2 lunko Tabel from Japan > Wanda Rutkiewicz f Poland ey Allison from the USA who wast Bast Director? 200 2 Martel bb Jane Campion Kathryn i e first woman to win an Oscar for Pirate and ba PRACTICE 1a Read about Boa Sr. Why was she famous? Make questions about Boa Sr using the prompts Then write the answers using information trom the text 1 When J Boa Sr / die? 2 How ld / she / when she di 3 Where / she live? 4 What / her mother tongue? 5 How many / other languages / she / speak? 6 What / happen / to her / in 200 7 Who / say / "Part of human society is now 2a Complete the questions with the words in the lid started ‘was (x2) were 1 How ald you when you learning, English 2 Wher your First English lesson? 3. Wher ‘you first study English’ 4 What the name of your first 5 What did you in-your last English le box. b- Work in pairs, Take turns to ask and answer the questions. aVocabulary 1 Read about emoticons and answer the questions. 1 What are they? 2 Who invented them? When? Emoticons are special signs used in electronic communication to show the writers feelings. Scott Fahlman designed the first one in 1982. itis) 2 Match the emoticons with the words in the box. surprised angry embarrassed ina good mood scared worried stressed inabad mood om SS excited a sl & disappointed bored ® G&) &) 3a_ Answer the questions below using the words from exercise 2. How do you normally feet: if there's football on TV? 2 just before an important exam? 3 if you can’t remember someone's name? 4 with people you don’t know well? 5 when you finish school/work? 6 if you lose your mobile phone? 7 8 9 10 if you go to watch a big rock concert? if you're late for school/work? if you see a big spider? if your English lesson is cancelled? Work in pairs. Take tums to ask and answer 1 (226 Uisten to the words and mark the stress. (Word with one syllable eg bored, scared, streseddo not have any sez), 2. Practise saying the words. Describe a first or last time Preparation ta 2a Read the list of important firsts and lasts. Tick the things you remember. the first time you drove a car your last holiday ‘your first English lesson the last time you stayed up all night the last time you went to a wedding your first pet| the first time you went abroad the last time you felt really scared ‘Work in pairs and compare your answers. (1) 2.7 Listen to Helen and Mark talking about the first time they did something. Which of the important firsts in exercise 1a do they talk about? Listen again. For each story write down the answers to questions 1-4 1 Where and when did it happen? 2 Who else was in the story? 3 How did they feel? ‘4 What happened in the end? Listen again and tick the phrases you hear in the Useful language box. Task 3a You are going to talk about the first or last time you did something. Choose one or two important firsts or lasts from Preparation exercise 1a. Think about these questions and make a note of your answers. ‘a Introducing your story Fl never forget my frst never forget the last time | Lremember the first time | Giving details tt was about five years ago. | was about six years old at the time, Iwas with + Which important first’ or ‘last’ are you describing? + Where/When did this happen? + How old were you at the time? + Who was with you? + How did you feel before/after? «Describing feelings ett very excited because | was abit worried, | was really scared Look at the Useful language box and decide which phrases you want to use. Ask your teacher for any ‘other words/phrases you need. 4 tnding your story Finally In the end. stil ee sick when think about it > Useful language a,b, cand d Work in small groups. Practise telling your st each other. Think about the stories you have heard. Which was: + the funniest story? + the saddest story? + the strangest story? SHARE YOUR TASK Peek yee until you feel confident, Film/Record yourself orn Share your film/recording SuerteWriting 1. Work in pairs and discuss * Which is your favourite / least favourite way of travelling? Why? ‘+ Which is the best way for meeting new people? 2 Read about Jack's first trip abroad and answer the questions, 1 Who did Jack go to Australia with? 2. Who did he meet? 3 Did he enjoy his holiday? My frst trip abroad was to Australia, [twas five years ago ‘and I went with two friends. The plane tickets were really ‘expensive, $0 before we went, we worked ina restaurant to save up enough money. It was long ght - about 20 hours but ve didn't mind, We were all very excited because it was our ist time abroad, We stayed in Sydney for a few days in hotel near the city centre. In the mornings, we went sightseeing; then we went tothe beach in the afternoons. My friends travelled to Byron Bay by coach, but I stayed in Sydney because I wanted 10 spend more time there, In Sydney, [met a young man called Daniel and he introduced me to some of his friends. Then Daniel asked me to-stay with his family in Sydney so in the end, I stayed with them for two months, It was the best holiday of my fel 1 used to talk about a reason 2 used to talk about a consequence 3 used to talk about something that comes after 4 used to add similar information 5 used to add different or contrasting information Find one more example of each linking word in the text. 4 Choose the correct answers. 1 It was my first fight then / s0 | was really excited and | didn't sleep at all. 2 My first pet was a dog. He was a black Labrador and / because his name was Mister. 3 | was really worried on my first day at school but / because | didn’t know anyone. 4 In my last exam, first | was late - them / but | couldn't find the exam room. 5 The last time | went to a restaurant the food was lovely 50 / but it was really expensive, 6 | fell over and / because broke my arm the last. time | went running in the park. 5a You are going to write a narrative about the first ‘time you went on a long journey. Think about the answers to these questions. 1 Where did you go? 2 When did you go there? 3. Who did you go with? 4 What did you do before the journey? 5 How long was the journey? 6 How did you feel before/during/after the journey? 7 What did you do when you got there? 8 How long did you stay? ‘9 What happened in the end? 10 How do you feel about it now? b Complete the phrases below with information about your journey. 1 My frst trip abroad / long journey wasto__. 2 twas about ‘years ago, 3 |went with 4 Before I/we went, lave 5 I/We were very because 6 We stayed in 7 We went to 8 imet__ 9 In the end line }0 It was the best/most __of my life! 6 Use your answers to write a paragraph about your journey. Write about 100-120 words. Speaking 2a Ba Match the questions below with the answers in the box. 9:15 Yes.Hereit is 10.am.localtime Yes, brillant Work in pairs and discuss. Yes, itis Fine At The Grand Hotel No, 'm on holiday + How do you feel before a plane journey? + What things do you usvally take with you? + What things do you always put in your hand luggage? Why? + How do you usually travel to and from the airport? Why? + What kinds of things do you usually buy in the airport before your flight? + What do you usually do while you wait for your 1 Have you got your passportiticket? ‘Whaat time's your taxi? What time do you arrive? Is this your first time here? Are you here on business? Where are you staying? Did you have a nice time? How was your flight/journey? eX auaUN departure? b © Watch and listen to the key phrases and check Watch the video and number the situations (a~ Work in pairs and read the text quickly. Discuss which is better: a'short sleeper’ or a ‘long sleeper’? 2a Read the text again and decide if the statements, are true (T) or false (F). 1 Dr Uchenna Okoye gets up at the same time every day. She doesn’t go to bed late She often feels tired during the day. Dr Okoye has more than one job. 97 percent of people are ‘long sleepers Nowadays, people sleep less than they did in the 19th century Babies sleep more than teenagers. There are important differences between long, sleepers and short sleepers ousun en bb Work in pairs and compare your answers. In contrast, there are tong sleepers personality betwen the two groups, Underline two pieces of information in the text you find interesting, Compare your answers in groups. Work in pairs and read the quotes. Decide which you think are the most relevant to you. Which do you completely disagree with? Without enough sleep, we all become two-year-olds. People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one. Dreams are thoughts that we don’t have time to think during the day.Workand rest | 03 Grammar focus 1 PRACTICE should, shouldn't Grammar focus 2 can, can't, have to, don't have to 1 Read the web page and answer the questions. 1 Why is Alice asking for advice? 2 What advice do people give her? Deca Cd Help! I have some important ‘exams next week and I'm studying 12 hours a day. The problem is... it's difficult to concentrate! What should | do? iW Thank you ;) Alice You should find a ‘study buddy’ ~ someone who Is studying for the same exam. I's usually more fun when you have someone to talk to about your studies. Why don’t you revise together and then test each other? ‘You shouldn't study for so many hours ~ 12 hours a day is too much! Try working non-stop for an hour and then have a break, Then work for another hour and have another break ... and so on! And you should give yourself @ reward at the end of the day A You should make a revision timetable and make sure you include lots of variety. You should start with a difficult subject, then do an easier subject. And you shouldn't always revise in the ‘same place. Why don’t you start at your desk and then move to a aifferent room? 2. Read the three pieces of advice above again. Underline four examples of should and two examples of shouldn't. fens 1. Choose the correct answer to complete the rules 11 We use should when its / isn'ta good idea to do something. 2 We use shouldn't when it is /sn't a good idea to do something, We use should/shouldn't to give or ask for advice. You should finda 'study buddy You shouldnt study forso mary hours What should do? 3. Wecan also give advice lke this: Why don’t you get up earlier? Try getting up earlier. ‘la Read the list of things some other people do during their study time, Decide which of them you should/ shouldn't do, + send text messages to your friends listen to loud music make alist of things to do find somewhere quiet to study watch TV * start work as early as possible + take breaks sometimes + use social-networking sites Work in pairs and compare your ideas. (i) 3.1 Listen and check your answers. NT 1 Usten again. Notice the pronunciation of should and shouldn't. 2. Practise saying the sentences 22 Work in pairs, Read about the situations below and discuss what each person should and shouldn't do. ly boyfriend Chris recently started a new job. ‘The money is good, but he works very long hours ~ sometimes late at night. We never go ‘out anymore. He always says he's too tired and at the weekend, he just stays at home and watches DVDs. What should | do? from Carla 'm not sure what to do about my daughter. She is 117 and she spends every evening on the computer ~on social-networking sites. She doesn't study ‘enough and she goes to bed really late. 'm worried about her exams. I need some advice! from Oliver b- Write a similar short paragraph describing a situation ‘you want advice for. < Work in pairs and swap your papers. Look at what your partner has written and write a reply. Crest Tours LEARN ABOUT THE SCARY HISTORY OF THEQLD TOWN i TR aaa ieee Listening An unusual job 1 Work in pairs. Look at the poster and discuss the questions. + What kind of tour is it? Where is it? What do you think happens on the tour? + Do you like going on ghost tours or other guided tours in cities? + What different guided tours do you have in your town or city? 2 (113.2 You are going to listen to an interview with Kirsty about her job. Listen to the first part of the interview and answer the questions. 1 What is Kirsty's job? 2 Which city or cities does she werk in? 3 ©) 3. Listen to the second part of the interview and ‘number the things Kirsty talks about in the order you hear them. languages that Kirsty speaks Kirsty’s favourite tour clothes you wear for the job qualifications you need for the job 1 personal qualities you need for the job real ghosts Kirsty has seen/heard types of visitors who come on the tours mreangce 4. Work in pairs and discuss. Would you like kirsty's job? Why / Why not? ‘1a Complete the sentences with can,can't,have toor don't have to. 1 You have any special qualifications. 2 You____ bea good story-teller. 3. |______speak French and Spanish. 4 You see anything at alll b Then look at audio script 3.3 on page 167 to check your answers. en ‘What form of the verb follows can, can't, have to of don'thave to? Look again at the sentences in exercise 1 Complete the sentences below with can, can't, have to or don'thaveto. 1 __means that something is necessary, 2 ‘means that you are able to do something, 3 ‘means that something is not necessary 4 ‘means that you are not able to {do something, NTN ta 6) 3.stisten to four sentences. Does each speaker say «can kzenl,can kan or can't kant? bb Listen again and practise saying the sentences 2a (3.5 Listen to four sentences. Does each speaker say hhaveto /tu/ or haveto /ta/? bUsten again and practise saying the sentences. PRACTICE ‘Ia Read the list of activities below. Think about a normal day for you. Write sentences with can, can’t, have to or don'thave to. catch the bus or train make my own breakfast study in the evening send emails. cook a meal for my family work in the evening stay out after 11 p.m work at a computer go to the supermarket weervousuns b_ Work in pairs and compare your answers.Vocabulary ‘1 Match the pictures with the words in the box. accountant doctor plumber nanny cook translator judge taxi driver 2 Workin pairs and read the sentences. Which job(s) do you think each one refers to? You sornetimes have to work at night inthis job. You can make a lot of money doing ths job. This job can be dangerous. You have to study for along time to do this job. You can work at home in this job. You have to be very patient to do this job. You can really help people in this job. You have to be good at languages to do this job, 9 You don't have to wear a uniform. 10 You have to be very good with people to do this job, eNoununa Decide on the best job Preparation 1 Work in pairs. Think of a job, but do not tell your partner what itis, Take turns to describe the job by saying what you can/can’t do, and what you have to 1 don't have to do. Can your partner guess which job ‘you are describing? oils Lowe 2a. Which of the jobs you talked about in exercise 1 would you like / wouldn't you like? Why? b- Work in groups and compare your ideas. 3. £1).3.6 Listen to the four people in the photos talking about themselves and make notes about each person's interests and skills. 4 (13,7 Listen to two students trying to decide on the best job for one of the people in the photos. Answer the questions. 1 Which person are they talking about? 2 What job do they agree on? 3. What reasons do they give? 5 Usten again and tick the phrases you hear in the Useful language box. Name: Annie Age: 17 From: New Zealand Interests/Skills: science subjects music Task 3a You are going to decide on the best job for each person. First, write down two or three possible jobs for each person. You can look at the jobs on page 28 and think of your own ideas. 2 Comparing your ideas and giving reasons I thnkhe/se should bea (doctor/teacher) because helshe's good at | don't think he/she wil be a good (lawyer/transator) because helshe can't He/She kes solving problems so he/shellbe a good (olumber/accountant) Perhaps he/she should be a (octonjouralis) because hese ites. (hefshe's good with) Make notes about the reasons for your choices. Ask your teacher for any words/phrases you need. > Useful language a b Agreeing and disagreeing Do you agree? What do you think? Yes, | agree. That's true | don't think so, Frm not sure Work in pairs and discuss the best job for each person. > Useful language a and b Discuss. Did you find it easy or difficult to agree on the best job for each person? Why? Oo Work in groups and agree [Jt con the best job for ry | each person, | | U) Name: J al lem ° Age: 32 From: England Interests/Skills ra Cel ar Pee ee est) for each person until you feel a ad confident. aT ————EE Bare: sivia | ! | Ace: 26 | From: Argentina Film/Record yourself having. Cesena) Share your film/recording with Interests/Skills: Bots : ;Ga_Look at the famous train lines from different AMAZING TRAINS . cauntiesin the box below. What you know about them? Die Bloutrein / The Blue Train The Glacier Express The Moscow Metro. The Shanghai Maglev train Find out first View World view Go online to find out more about two of the train lines (or another famous train line you want to ‘la’ Workin pairs and discuss. Which Ba_ You are going to watch a video about night workers on 5a_ Look at the statements below. Tick the know about) and answer the questions. towns/cities in your country have an the London Underground. Before you watch, check you cones that are true for you. + Where is it and where does it go? underground railway? How often do understand the meaning of the words/phrases in the ' nia : ' 2 2 use public transport most days How olds it ‘you travel on it: glossary below. + Why sit famous? There is a good public transport Glossary system in my town/cty | b Discuss. How much do you know commuters people who travel to and from work . Die Bioutrein / Glacier Express / Moscow about the London Underground? Big Ben ‘a famous clock tower in London Most people travel by bus in my Metro / Shanghai Maglev train Try to answer the questions below. dawn ‘the time of the day when the sun rises toyn/cty 1 How old is the Londen tunnet along passage under the ground There isa rush hour in my town/cty | Underground? ae enema: Spariver tit runs tree Landon | commute to my schooV/university/ Write up your research 2 What do people clit? automaticgates electronic bartiers or 3 How many lines/stations does it hee b © Watch the video with the sound off, Number the | don't pay for public transport 7 write a paragraph about te tran ne you chose 4 What is ‘rush hour’? What time things in the glossary in the order you see them, because of my age. Use the prompts beloy ip you. does this happen in the morning/ | think that all public transport should Die Bloutrein is a famous train line in__ evening? be free ... but not for tourists {name of country/ies). 5 What is the busiest station on the 4 Read the text from the video below. Then watch again and | pref Sl Wn buses to it runs from _ (name of place) to a London Underground? complete the gaps withthe numbers inthe box preter traveling on (name of place) a distance of ~~ km ravelling on trai The line began working in (year) } 2. Goonline to check your answers or am. 20000 300m milion 614 itis famous because i ask your teacher. Sixand a half thousand 7o'clock 7:15 b_ Work in pairs and compare your ideas. | would/wouldn't like to travel on it because _ London Underground / Thisis the London Underground, "____ people use the | London rush hour / London Underground every day and ?__~ people work on it Underground busiest station it’s? in the evening ~ rush hour. A million tired Londoners go home. But when rush hours finishes, # AFTER UNIT 3 YOU CAN Underground workers start their night's work, By? everything is quiet, At Waterloo, supervisor Pee ene ars Dave closes the Underground station. He's here alone here all night until ___ in the morning. At Blackhorse Road CNet | station a tearm of tunnel cleaners go to work. They clean 7 of tunnel every night, At Regent's Park station Se eee eT yes | engineers change a broken rail. 's °__in the morning, i | The London Underground starts again. No one thinks about Express your opinion and agree/dsagree with others. the people who work at night on the Underground .. bt, 1 their work is important.SPECIAL IN THIS UNIT Seer eee Dong Coe acy Sd SNe Tete Pee see city Serene Cy Brot ae ag Pee enue } “ane Reading 1 Work in pairs and discuss. + What is your favourite month of the year? Why? + What's the most special day of the year for you? Why? 1004.1 Listen and mark the stress on the months, like ths: January February April July August September October November December 2 (1)4.2tisten and write down the dates. Lok at audio script 42 on, page 168 to check. 3. Usten again and practise saying the dates, paying attention to the pronunciation of th April the fest. July the fifth 201 or 2a Work in pairs and discuss + What can you seein the photos? + What kinds of special days do you think each pho 0 shows? b Read the text quickly and check your ideas. BeAr N A) around the world Teachers’ Day Pople n many counties celebrate Word Teachers’ Day on Sth (October, but in Argentina is on 11th September the aniversary of the death of former present, Dorsngo Faustino Sarierto in 1888, ‘Sarmiento believed passionately inthe importance of education: he ‘Schools are the very basis of clisaton’, Children tractionally vwite poems for ther teacher and glve them an appl, ako a cake or ‘buy fomers In Vietnam, Educators Day i in November Everyone has ‘a day off schoo, and many students isthe former toachors in thor hams to ge them presents or ive news about themselves. And at some schools in inci, senior students become teacher, and teachors become students forthe day! World Book Day inmany countries, Book Day is on 23d April every year It originated in Catalonia in 1925 when bookseles decided to honour the ‘Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes who die on that day in 166. In 1995, World Book Day became an international event, celebrating books and reaing, People exchange presents ~ usually a book and arose. There are aso events such as wring competitions, and in Mackid theres a pubic reading of Cx work = Don Quite which lasts 48 hour Inthe UK and ireland, ‘a schoolchileren receive a 21 book token, end many children now cress up tess greatest 2 favourte character from ition! Respect for the Aged Day Grandparents’ Day is popula in many counties, but Japan = a ‘peopl treat older people with special respect. The tied Monday of September is ‘Respect for the Aged Day” (Kero-no-hi) which bbecama a national holiday in 1966, Everyone has a day off school ple organise celebrations forthe older people re neatly 0 percent of the population are over 60 — of the vilage or community where they lve. Young people dress Upiin vadtional clothes. They sing and dance and they ether prepare a special meal fr the older people, or eat out as family. Nowadays, peopl also vii relatives and the older peopl in thoi families, tra tee-day weekend 3. Read the text again and complete the table. Who? | Where? 1 They write a poem for their teacher. Children | Argentina 2 They become teachers for one day. 3 People prepare a special meal fr them, “4 They dress up a a character fo a book 5 They have a day off schoot or wo 6 They vist thelr old teachers 7 They started 800k Day in 1923, Vocabulary ‘la Match the words in A with the words in B to make verb phrases connected with special occasions. A B 1 invite a presents 2 make b acake 3 dress up 4 eat d flowers 5 visit @ cards to people 6 have f relatives 7 prepare g out 8 send bh a day off school/work 9 buy ia special meal 10 exchange j_ people into your home b (0) 4.3 Listen and check your answers. 2a Complete the paragraph about Friendship Day with the verbs in the box. buy dress eat exchange have invite make prepare send visit. Friendship Day began in the United States in 1935, and is becoming more popular around the world. It's on the first Sunday in August - so everyone can 1___the day off work. I's a time to 2 friends in their homes locally, or 3_cards by post or via the internet to friends who live in other places. Food is often an important part of the day, and many people friends to their hommes, where they 5___a special meal for their guests, and some people even ® __a special friendship cake. ‘Others prefer to”_____up in their best clothes and out asa group in their favourite restaurant. People often °___ flowers for each other or 10_____smali presents. So why not show your friends how important they are and organise a Friendship Day * we ; oe 4.4 Listen and check your answers. a 3 Work in pairs and discuss. Take turns to choose one of the special days and describe it. Try to use some of the verb phrases in exercise 1.Comic Relief is an organisation which raises money for charities in the UK and Africa, It started in 198: and began by raising money fo living in extreme Ethiopia at that time, After a few years, as it got bigger, it started raising money fo1 many more poor communities. Since it started, Comi Relief has raised over £8 million to help people i since then, Red Nose Day has become a uniqu day in the ens every tw Reading and speaking Ja Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss. + What are the people doing? + Why do you think they are doing this? + How do you think the word/phrases in the box are connected with the photos? raise money a unique day donate money a comedian poverty a charity b Read the text and check your answers. 2 Read the text again and answer the questions. Who does the money from Comic Relief help now? Who did Comic Relief help when it first started? How much money has Comic Relief raised so far? When was the frst Red Nose Day? How often does Red Nose Day happen? Why is it called Red Nose Day? What is the slogan for Red Nose Day? How much money did they raise in 20172 rNieD. make money. As the name suggests, everyon a plastic red nose as they raise money in schools, at work, at home ~ anywhere! On television, for several hours during the evening, celebrities and entertain people at the same time as asking them to donate money The slogan for Red Nose y is ‘do something funny for money’. Not all the thing y, howev Sometimes they're quite difficult ~ like runnin, 43 marathons in 51 3a_Read the opinions below. Do you agree or disagree with each opinion? Why? I think Red Nose Day is great ~it's really funny to see famous people doing silly things. The best thing about Red Nose Day is that so many ordinary people get involved It's good that the money from Red Nose Day helps people in other countries ~ not just Britain, | think that using humour and comedy is always the best way to raise money, It's sad that there isn't anything like Red Nose Day in my country. in my country, there are some better money-raising days than Red Nose Day. b_ Work in pairs. Compare and discuss your opinions of each quote. Grammar focus 1 ‘Ja Work in pairs. Look at the photos and discuss. What are the people doing? b Read about the people in the photos and answer the questions. 1 What is Nadia Sawatha’s job? 2 What is she doing today? 3. What is James Thornton's job? 4 What is Charlie Baker's job? 5 What are they doing today? Nadia Sawalha is an actor and TV presenter. She ‘often presents cookery programmes on Breakfast TV in the UK. However, today is Red Nose Day and so she isn't cooking — she's raising money for Red Nose Day. She's walking 100 km across the Kaisut Desert in Kenya. The sun is shining and it's 40°C! James Thornton is a TV actor —he usually stars in a popular soap opera, Charlie Baker is a comedian — he usually appears in comedy shows, both live and on TY. He is also a talented jazz singer. Right now, they aren't doing their usual jobs. They are taking part in a dance competition on TV for Comic Relief. Special days 04 GRAMMAR We use the Present simple fr things which are generally or always true, Find an example inthe texts In exercise 1. We use the Present continuous for things happening at the present moment, Find two examples in the texts in exercise 1. Look at the verbs in bold below. Tick the correct sentences, 1 mot knowing the answer to this question 2 Do you have a bicycle? 3 Are you understanding what he said? 4 Idon't want any more, thank you. Which of these phrases go with the Present simple? Which go with the Present continuous? at the moment every day never right now today usually PRACTICE 1 Complete the paragraph with the Present simple or Present continuous form of the verb in brackets. James Keen is a taxi driver from Windsor, near London He | (work) six days a week, fifty weeks a year. Today — Red Nose Day-he?"___(drive) his taxi as usual, but he * ('aise) money for Comic Relief at the same time. ‘usually 4___ (give) something to Comic Relief, but this year I (want) to do something more, € (wear) a red wig and a Red Nose Day T-shirt: and my taxi” (have) a Red Nose on the front. But today |® (ask) all my customers to pay £1 extra for Red Nose Day! 22 Choose the correct answers. 1 Areyou learning / Do you learn to drive at the moment? How many languages do you speak / are you speaking? Are you liking / Do youtlike football? Do youread / Are you reading fashion magazines? Areyou playing | Do youplay any sport? Do you wear / Are you wearing trainers today? How are you usually coming / do you usually come to class? Doyou usually study / Are you usually studying at the weekend? 9 Are you looking / Do you look for a job at the moment? 10 Are you knowing / Do youknow how to play chess? Nowaw © b_ Answer the questions so they are true for you. © Work in pairs and compare your answers. ERListening New Year celebrations 1 Work in pairs and discuss. *+ Look at the photos of New Year celebrations around the world. What is happening? + Do you know any other ways people celebrate New Year? 2a Youare going hear Lucas and Freya talking about New Year's Eve in Brazil and Iceland. First, read the sentences below. Do you think they refer to New Year's Eve in Brazil (8), in Iceland (|) or both (B/1)? 1 Everyone goes down to the beach in the evening 2 The bonfire is huge and that keeps you warm. 3 Everyone wears warm clothes. 4 There is a ceremony broadcast from the cathedral, 0 we listen to that on the radio. 5. There's a lot of music and people bring flowers and candles. Everyone wears white. ‘There is a big firework display. We have dinner... usually roast meat, and various tinned vegetables, » (245 tisten and check your ideas. 3 Listen again and complete the information about New Year's Eve in the table below. Brazil leeland whenit happens 31st December special clothes special food other customs 4 Work in pairs and discuss. ‘+ Which things are similar about New Year celebrations in Brazil and Iceland? + Which things are different? - Vocabulary Descriptive adjectives 1 Look at the descriptive adjectives in the box. Write the words in the correct column below. delicious exciting boiling peaceful tasty noisy spicy friendly freezing Food ‘Atmosphere | Weather delicious exciting Choose the correct answers. 11 Everyone is happy and there is delicious / friendly | tasty atmosphere 2 She always makes a boiling / delicious / noisy cake for everyone to share. 3 The festival is exciting / friendly / spicy because there is so much to see and do. 4 It’s boiling / freezing / peaceful there in july so most people go to the beach to get cool 5 There isa freezing / noisy / peaceful atmosphere with soft music and low lights 6 The food is boiling / exciting / spicy so drink a lot, of water with it! 7 You can buy exciting / peaceful / tasty cakes and biscuits from people all along the street. 8 The nightclub is always friendly / noisy / spicy and you can't hear anything, 9 You have to wear hats and gloves outside in December because it’s always boiling / delicious / freezing. Workin pairs and discuss, + On what date is New Year's Eve in your country? + What is the weather usually lke? + What special clothes do people usually wear? + What special food do they eat? + Where do you usually spend New Year's Eve? Who do you spend it with? What do you do? Grammar focus 2 Present continuous for future arrangements “la Read three people's plans for New Year's Eve and decide which verb in the box goes in each gap. come go have meet rent GIACOMO, rary This New Year my family a house in the mountains. Some friends of mine 2___ to stay. I'll be great G co14, 00 13__aparty on New Year's Eve. I've invited loads of people. | hope they all come! G 340.00 sane 14 ___ some friends in townandwe® to a restaurant to have @ special meal, b @) 46 Listen and check your answers. Who has the most interesting plan? Special days 04 fra) Look at the three people's plans in exercise 1 and tick the best explanation below (a,b orc). We use the Present continuous in the future to talk about 2 things we would like to do things we will probably do things we have arranged to do PRACTICE 1 Complete the questions below with verbs in the box. cooking doing going (3) having (x2) meeting ——_—taking 1 Are you ‘out for a meal tonight? Who are you going with? 2 re you anything interesting this weekend? What? 3 Are you anyone after this lesson? Who? 4 Are you shopping later today? Where? With who? 5 Are you a birthday party soon? When? 6 Are you dinner this evening? Who for? What are you ? 7 Are you_____ any important exams in the near future? When? 8 Are you____abroad soon? Where? Why? 2a Work in pairs. Take turns to interview your partner, using the questions in exercise 1 [Are you going out for ameal tonight? y Vi | Yest am, L Who are you going with? P I'm going with my girlfriend. b_ Make a note of your partner’s answers. Which answers were different from yours? Tell the class about your partner. I'm taking some important exams soon, but José isn't.Describe your special days Preparation 2 (1)4.8Youare going to hear some people talking about their special days. Write the dates in the table , ; below and complete the notes about why each day ‘la Look at the special days in the box. Which days do. al is special. people celebrate in your country? 2 New Year Christmas Easter 3 Listen again and tick the phrases you hear in the 7 Independence Day International Women's Day Useful language box. Father's Day Mother's Day Halloween b (4.7 Listen and answer the question. What dates do people in the UK and the USA celebrate each of the special days in the box above? | Month | PVC Why it’s special FE JANUARY 26th ¥ Day. f Public holiday, lots of concerts, 2 big boat race FEBRUARY MARCH 3 Wedding # “APRIL. Task ; | Drawa table like the one on page 38. Include as many of the May | special days in the list below as you can. + an important birthday or anniversary JUNE sth 5 's birthday . + an important day in your country (Independence Day, a national ‘organising a © holiday, etc) + an important date from your past JULY + aay in the future when you've arranged to do something + a day when something interesting happened to you recently ae’ 2 You ae going to tell other students about one or two of your ‘ special days, Ask your teacher for any words/phrases you need. SEPTEMBER > Useful language a cor Oaea ia) 2°¢ sania 3 Work in groups, Take turns to tell each other about your special days. Make notes as you listen and be prepared to ask and answer uestions about your special days. NOVEMBER 9 ut your special day: > Useful language a and b DECEMBER 24th Flying to Austria ‘Spending °_there 4 Discuss. Which special days sound the most interesting? Why? a Baplaining personal events and special wrote Is the day when isa special day because We abways go to We'te spending | got matried on Questions ‘What happens on. What happened... / Ishappening on... ? ‘What are you doing on. ? What do you usually do on .? Why is (May 3rd) a special day? Why is (March 12th) important for you? Aa Cel LC Deer ers ig Peto mie rcaccd eaeeas Film/Record yourself giving Soacts Share your film/recording with PearsTNS 1 © Watch andistento they pases 2 Practise saying ther. Don't forget that its Important to sound friendly and positive! 3° Complete the conversations below with a phrase from the box in exercise 2b. More than one phrase may be possible. 1 As like your earrings. Are they new? B: Yes, they were a present. I'mh21 today! Ah 2 A:Mum... Dad... Yes? eve got something important to tell you... James and | are getting married fere are your drinks... that's for you, Andrew. B: Thanks Speaking Phrases for special days A: Diet cola for you, Jane. .. And that's ‘yours, David... so has everybody got a drink? 1 Work in pairs. Look at the picture and discuss. B: i | Which special day can you see in the picture? 4 A: bought you a present. hope you lke it.I chose it myself 2a © Watch the video and answer the questions. A birthday celebration + A Christmas party ‘A New Year's Eve party Yes, they were a present. I'm 18 today! 1. What does the groom's father give the couple as a wedding 5 fal Deter go now. I's along drive back to present? B: 2. Do you think the man likes his birthday present? TROD IASC we 3. What do you think the couple want the man to do on New 6 A: We've got to gp now. Theis, twas a Year's Day? great party! | b Watch again and match the phrases in the box with the 7A: going | don't want to be late for my special days. You may need to use the phrases more than a once. 7 Happy New Year! Safe journey! 4 Work in pairs, Take turns to practise the Thanks for coming ‘Thank you very much,’ lovely conversations in exercise 3. Change the Happy birthday! Merry Christmas words/names in bold to make them true Congratulations! Good luck! for you. Many happy returns! hope youll be very happy Cheers Thanks for inviting me Iike your shoes. Are they new? | + Awedding An invita 1 Make a list of five reasons why people organise parties (e.g. birthday). Read the email about a party and answer the questions below. 11 Who wrote the email? What is her relationship to Sofie? 2 Where and when is the party? What kind of party iste : To: (Sofa Subject From: (Genay 9} Signature: |_ i) Hi Sofie, How are things? ... How's lfe in Bristol? Good I hope. Sorry it took me so long to write. Life is stil very busy here in the Marketing Department. We miss youl Anyway, the main reason I'm writing is to tell you that ... Bruce is leaving! (Finally!) He's got a new job in Australia. So we're having ‘Sorry you're leaving party’ for him on the 20th June at his favourite restaurant ~ Annabel’s in Thames Street in central London. Can you come? We'd all love to see you. You're welcome to stay with me if you can't get back to Bristol that night. By the way, don't tell Bruce ... it's alla surprise, We're collecting money to buy a present - everyone's giving around £10 each. Any ideas about what to buy? Send me an email back if you can come. Be in touch soon! Love from Jenny PS By the way, do you remember Lizzie Hunter? She's coming all the way from Frankfurt to be there. | hope you can make it from Bristol! Ba_ Read the email again. Number (1-7) the things in column A in the order they appear in the email. A B iving/asking for personal news reason for welting Invitation details of the event (where? when?) greeting Hil arrangements forthe party signing of Write the phrases in the box in the correct place in column B. Hil “How are things? How's the... Lifes... here in... ‘The big news is that We're having a (party) on... (day) at. (place) Can you come? We'd love to see you Send me an email Be in touch soon! . Love from All the best _I hope you can make it ‘The reason I'm writing is to tell ou ‘Write an email to a friend inviting him or her to a special occasion. Use the headings in exercise 3 to help you. The special occasion could be real or imaginary. For example: + a family celebration + abirthday party + aleaving party + another celebration Sr eee reece bout arrangements in the future Use simple expressions in appropriate situations. Write an email inviting a friend to a speciatIN THIS UNIT Dred and superlative adjectives; Cre ead elem NA ed Cea ey Bear ia nc) Sete ome a rie Me» ’s November BE ; should I say: ‘Movember’? Yes, 7 wi it's the month where men stop BBS sbaving fociour ‘weeks, and grow a moustache for charity (and sometimes a beard too!) | want to say ‘Congratulations!’ to those men who are BP) taking part this year in order to raise lots of money for men’s health charities, And le’s face it... some of them look good. Take Jud “There’s Law, for example ~ there's something something about the shapa} about the of his face, and the shape shape of his moustache, which me it actually really suits him, his face.” Reading and vocabulary ‘Ja. Look at the photos above. Can you think of any words to describe the appearance of the people? b- Work in pairs and compare your ideas. 2 Read the text and answer the questions. ‘What do many men do for the event called "Movember’? Which charities does the event raise money for? What does the writer think of Jude Law's moustache? How many tattoos has Lisbeth got? What colour is her hair? Does the writer think she looks good? How did most fans feel about Khan's waxwork model? What did Khan like most about the model? What dic his wife think of it2 “She looks exactly as I imagined!” I loved the book The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, so I was worried that the film would be disappointing. It wasn't! For me, Noomi Rapace, who plays Lisbeth Salander, is one of the main reasons it is 80 good. She looks exactly as I imagined she’s pale with short hair, which is dyed black and she often wears black lipstick. Her overall look is attractive - even though she has piercings in her nose and eyebrow, and of course, the tattoos: a wasp on her neck and a dragon on her J) left shoulder. And it’s not just her looks, but her amazing performance, that make Noomi Rapace the real star of this film. 3a_ Find words in the texts which mean: 4 (for eyes) colour _brown facial hair between the mouth and nose facial hair on the chin __ (for skin) light-coloured (For hair) opposite of tong { permanent mark on the skin madi (for hair) changed from the natural colour make-up for the mouth (in the ears, nose, etc) with a hole for jewellery 9 good-looking 10 (fora person) mare than average height 11 thin in an attractive way ‘Work in pairs and answer the questions. 1 Which of these words does not describe ski: pale, fair, blonde, dark? 5a Which of these words does not describe hair: " straight, square, wavy, curly? 3 Which of these words does not describe facial hair beard, moustache, clean-shaven, bald? 2 Shahrukh Khan is one of the most famous actors and film producers in Bollywood. His look is definitely cool — with his brown eyes, black hair and perfect skin — and he has literally billions of fans, Those fans were excited today, as they saw a new waxwork model of him at Madame Tussaud’s for the first time. A reporter asked one fan what she thought of the new model “It’s amazing!” she said, “It looks just like the real thing. He’s all and slim, and I can almost believe itis him, here with met Khan himself was also impressed ~ "What I like most are my eyes,” he told the reporters. And what does his wife think? I think she likes it more than me. It looks younger!” he said. “Tt looks just like the real thing!” Work in pairs. Complete the description of American actress Kate Bosworth with the words in the box. You do not need to use two of the words. slimy attractive dark blue is pale wavy got have wearing She is a very slim, young ‘woman, who is probably about 30, years old. She's got 2 blonde hair and ? skin, She's 4 lipstick and a pair of earrings, and | think she is very 5 She's lovely eyes, but there is something unusual about them: one of her eyes brown and the other is ® Choose a photo of any person in the first five units of this book. Write a short description of that person. using the description in exercise 4 to help you. Do not write the name of that person or where you found the photo. Work in pairs and read out your description. Can your partner find the correct photo in the book?Your look | 05 Grammar focus 1 Comparative and superlative adjectives GRAMMAR 1 Complete the table withthe comparative or superlative forms ofthe adjectives. Look a the texts to help you ifnecessan ‘la Look at the photos of Matt at three different times * in his life. Read the comments and match them with ‘Adjective “Comparative Superlative the photos. Tsyllable young the youngest 2 syllables the happiest ‘ ; . . ending in Work in pairs and discuss. Do you agree with Matt's 2/3 syllables eens opinions? Why / Why not? imegder’ "taped forms bad worse Profile Info Comments 2 Match the beginnings of the sentences in A with ‘the endings in B to make sentences. Notice the Comment Hmm look so young |} prepositions use inthis ene, younger than the other r pictures, certainly My ha was longer than it is now .., it was my Se herl from the others "boy ban’ look, Peope sai tooked Thebest asmine q like Robbie Williams! | thought tts the same than te. it was really cool at the time. But tes similar to the other one. They're different like me, She looks actually, it was probably the worst haircut in the world Inthe worl PRACTICE Profile Info Comments © ‘1 Complete the sentences using the comparative or supertative form of the word in brackets. My hair is Longer (long) than it was ten years ago. Comment: | definitely look better in this one - it was about three years ago, on holiday in California. My hait a Isnt as fong as in the other one and 1 His style is {modern} than mine. | think | look older, maybe because 2 These jeans were (expensive) jeans I've ever ofthe sunglasses bought 3 This shop is_____ (good) than that one. 4 Could you bring (big) bag you can find? 5 She's ___ (happy) than she was before in her \ job. Profle £ | info ‘omments . Comment 6 That's one of ____ (busy) shops I've been in ‘Comment: This is me with Mel a few: today. months ago. It's similar to the last 7 That's _ (bad) photo I've ever seen of myself! picture, but Mel says I look more serious and more sophisticated with 2 Write the missing word in each sentence. the beard and moustache I think | look happier inthis one = and more relaxed My father is older my mother. I'm very different my sister. His hair is very similar mine She's nicest person | know. Her nose is the same mine. I ook my father. Who's oldest person in your family? My brother isn’t tall as me. o ‘Comment: You look happier because you're with me! This is definitely the best one because I'm init! Mel x @Vousuna Comment Share | Like ws - b> ©) 51 Listen and check your answers. PRONUNCIATION 42 Choose an item of clothing which is in some way. Prepare to talk about questions below. pecial to you by using the 1 Listen again and notice that the prepositions (eg. than, {from,t0, as, lke) are pronounced in their weak forms. = What isthe item? 2 Practise saying the phrases. + When/Why did you get it? + What is special about it? + Do you wear ita lot now? Why / Why not? 3a Complete the sentences about you and your family. Isabel is the youngest person in my family. b- Work in pairs, Take turns to ask and answer 1 | look very different from questions about your special item of clothing, 2 People say look like 3 My hairis than vyuujou ujuenol ata more than my . Nhat’s your special item of clothin 5 My mother/father is than a 6 My is the oldest person in my family. 7 People say my is similar to mine. My red jacket bb Work in pairs. Use the sentences in exercise 3a to tell — ‘your partner about you and your family. Listening and speaking Special clothes al about it? ° 1 Work in pairs and discuss the questions. + What sort of clothes do you wear in the week / at the weekend? + Which of the clothes/shoes in the photos do you like best? Why? + Which of them do you not like? Why? 2 15.2 Listen to three talking people about special items of clothing, Answer the questions. 1 Which of the items of clothing in the photos is each person talking about? 2 Does he/she wear the item of clothing a lot now? 3 Listen again and complete the table about the three People's special items of clothing. i 2 3 What are the most Secial clothes or shoes you've got? When did you get inftheme ” 8 iy isi ae ‘they special? Do you wear it them alot now?‘Your look 05 TO'STRANGE/AND FASCINATING’ FACTS: UN 2. Write appropriate answers for each question in ABOUT THE HUMAN|BODY. CoO teva quia Wich ne ak hoot eerie appearance and which one asks about personality? . sible to touch your mouth with your elbow 1. What is he lke? Ba (25.9 Look at the photo of the characters in a TV 2 What does he look ike? soap opera and listen to the descriptions. Which person is the speaker describing in each case. Its imp Your eyes continue grom 2 throughout your life. Look again at questions c-h in exercise 2a, Which of the questions is about: Your nose can identity about 50 different smels. + height? b Look at audio script 5.9 on page 169. Write the + age? questions the speaker is answering in each case. + feature (eyes air, etc.) and things on your face/ fastest body {temporary and permanent}? Your ears are the sare size from birth onwards, You contol your thumb using nine separate muscles. Your mice fingernail eo 4a Choose someone in the photo or someone in the a classroom, but don’t tell your partner who itis. age person has approximately 250 haits in each eyebrow. Each hair stays on your head from between two and six months. b- Work in pairs and take turns to guess who it is by asking Yes/No questions about this person’s appearance. People's legs are usually diferent lengtis, = 112 5.8 The content words in each question in exercise 2ahave the main stress, Listen and underline the main stress, What does he look like? 2 stenagan and practi saying te question [stemn | The length from your wrist your elbow isthe same asthe length of your oot e I | Vocabulary Grammar focus 2 —v ’ | Put the words in the correct order to make questions. ‘la Work in pairs and read the statements above. Check 1 long / got / Has / hair / he ? the meaning of the words in bold. 1 03)5.7 Listen to three mini-conversations and 2 tak ei bes soars ee answer the questions foreach conversation. 5 Seer tae eamnas decide they ae 11 What is the relationship between the two people 5 wearing /'s/ earings / she ? . talking? 6 like / What / glasses / his / are ? 2 Who are they talking about? 7 me /taller /Is / than / she / or / shorter ? | (253 Listen and check your answers. 8 your /look / What / brother / does / lke ? \ 2a Listen again and number the questions in the order | 2a Work in pairs and write two more statements of you hear them. your own, You can make them true or false. ‘a. What does he tock like? b What's he like? | b Compare your ideas with other students. Can they ‘© What colour are his eyes? decide if they are true or false? What is his hair like? e How tall is he? f How oldis he? g Has he got a scar ora tattoo? ~ h Has he got a beard? 1 (03) 5.4 Listen to these pais of words Are the sounds on ‘the underlined part of each pair of words the same b Match questions a-h in exercise 2a with answers 1-8 or different? below. Listen again and check. eye /ear head / neck shuld /mauth 1 lus, boi eyebow nase 2 No, he hast 9 3 No, he's clean-shaven 2 (2 55 tistento these words Which ettrin each word 4 He's seven now is sen? 5 He seems very nice knee wrist thom’ 6 t's blond and curly. 7 He's very tall for his age. | 3 £2156 tistento athe words in 1 and2 again and 8 He’stal dark and hanésome practise saying them, \ il i ‘ VE VG 46Do a survey about image Preparation 3 ‘1 Work in pairs and discuss. + What was the last piece of clothing you bought? Where did you buy it? Are you pleased with it? Why / Why not? * Do you usually buy clothes in the same shop or do you go to different shops? Why? + Have you got or have you ever hada storecard? 4 Why / Why not? 2. Read the introduction to the survey below and answer the questions 1. What does the shop want you to do? 2 What does the shop promise to give you? Read the questions in the survey below. Work on your own and for each question, circle the option according to your opinion: © = mostly positive = mostly negative @ = neutral 2 5.10 Listen to someone doing part af the survey and tick the phrases you hear in the Useful language box. Survey for fashion first Boyle bing tele fash on «Aitest fashions? e 2 Would you wear shoes which are ncomforable but fashionable? e 3 Doou thnk peopl el pressure to buy designer thes? 6 e 4 fe clothes shopping? t Doyouliecotes sopping? gy) @ 5 Would you ke tobe a personal S shopper? HN e 6 What do you thnk about tattoos? 6 e 7 Wouldyoutie togeta piecing? gy K) @ 8 Would you like to be a hess? 6 e 9 Do you ke beards and moustaches on men? Hoe 10 Do you think theres more ‘ressure on men to be oHe ‘la You are going to do a survey about image and appearance. 2 Saying yes / Being positive Hove ther, Yes, I'd love to Yes, it's my favourite hobby. I think they/re really (cooVattracive/.) Yes, they make (men/peope) lock (sophisticated great!) b Saying no / Being negative Definitely not No, it would be really boring. ‘hate them. No way —never! No, they always look awful « Saying maybe / Being neutral Not realy Mayle, but | wouldn't be very good ati. | don't feel strongly either way. They're Ok, | suppose. It depends on the person i win £500! thes shops. We are one of the largest chains of clot in the country with fashion for men and women of all ages. Answer our short survey and we will give ‘Come and spend five minutes giving us your opinion ‘about image and appearance. chance to win £500 to spend in storel! (Offer ends 20th November. ‘ore oard plus huge discounts on your next We wil also enter you for our prize draw ~ giving you the fashionable these days? thank you First, choose five of the questions in the survey on page 48 to ask other students. » Think about five more questions to add to the survey. What's your favourite item Do you think €200 is too much to spend on a haircut? clothing? Work in pairs and take turns to ask the questions in your survey. Make a note of your partner's answers. > Useful language a, b and c ‘Work in groups and compare the results of your survey. Which questions did most people agree/disagree about? SHARE YOUR TASK Dre Lei) answering the questions Nate Cees oer her Pees eer See a ats) recut ssFind out first ‘a. Work in pairs and discuss. How much do you know about fashion? Try to answer the questions below. 1 Yves Saint Laurent, one of the greatest fashion designers of all time, was born in which country? a Algeria b France ¢ Italy 2 Who is Anna Wintour? a a fashion magazine editor bb a famous fashion designer a famous fashion model 3 The fashion chain Zara now has shops in more than 70 counties: the first was in which Spanish town? a ACoruia b Barcelona © Madrid 4 In which decade did punk fashion first become popular? a the 19605 b the 1970s € the 1990s b Go online to check your answers or ask your teacher. arch: Yves Saint Laurent / Anna Wintour / Zara history / punk You are going to watch a video about street style in London. Before you watch, check you understand the ‘meaning of the words/phrases in the glossary below. GLOSSARY designer fashion high-street stores the latest, most expensive fashion. shops which sell clothes at mid-price streetstyle ‘a kind of fashion where people invent their own style with cheap clothes blazer akind of jacket cute pretty and attractive rebel someone who fights against authority scruffy untidy trend a change or development (eg. in fashion) urban related to a town or city Watch the video and complete the sentences with the colours in the box below. black blue brown lightblue red grey white 1 Inthe opening scene, there is a young man wearing a shirt and red trousers. 2 He is talking to a man wearing jeans, 3 Ruth Marshall-johnson is wearing a shirt 4 The first street model is wearing a blazer and is carrying a bag. 5 The second street model is wearing __jeans and a shirt Watch again and match phrases 1-6 below to who/what they are about (2-<).. 1s able to mix different aspects from different global cultures... 2 has granny chic... 3 His/Her job isto find the latest trends oon the street a bit rock, a bit punk so anti-establishment, there is @ rebel quality 6 Very urban, very London, very scruffy, but cool, the London street fashion scene Ruth Marshall-Johnson the first street model ] the second ‘street model | World view 5a Look at the statements below. ‘ones that are true for you. ick the | love shopping for clothes — | always try to buy the latest fashions, | just buy clothes to be comfortable. | always look for designer labels when ' buy clothes. | never read fashion magazines. | want to be different from other People — | want people to notice me because of the clothes ! wear. ' never waste money on designer labels ~ you can buy almost the same clothes in a high-street shop. b_ Work in pairs and compare your ideas. 6 Read the text below and answer the questions 1. What is the Creative Cities Network and when did it start? 2 How many cities are on the list? In 2005, UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) began a Creative Cities Network. This isa list of more than 30 cities around the world and each city is famous in a particular creative area, ‘Choose one of the UNESCO Creative Cities in the box below. Can you guess why the city is on UNESCO's list? Buenos Aires Chengdu Oublin Sevilla Sydney Go online to check your answers and answer the questions below. 1 Where is the city and what is its population? 2 What language do people speak there? 3 When and why did it become a UNESCO Creative City? UNESCO Creative Cities Network Write up your research 8 Write a paragraph about the city you chose. Use the example below to help you. Buenos Ares is the capital city of Argentina. It has a population of around 13 million people and the official language is Spanish. Buenos Ares became a UNESCO Creative City in 2005, One reason for this is the large ‘number of design shops and studios ~ more than 300 just in one area, Palermo. | would like to visit Buenos Altes because | am interested in fashion and design, and it seems to be a very exciting city. AFTER UNIT 5 YOU CAN Nae eee Nit pees Ce eee cece ecg Peer e ee aiicas ‘Ask and answer questions about people's appearance. Dee Ree ae ee PornoB09) a Revision of questions 1 Question words an a person Who's your favourite fim star? [peace Where do you ive? Ven ‘What's that under te abe? | eehing _ which s your coat? atime We your retelinyy _Wydoyranne weno | | How do you open this? IC | Mow ong dos thst ast? period of time | the numberof times you i to something yo | How often do you go tothe gym? _the type of thing |_What kind ofcarhave you got? | the number of people or | ings How many cousins have you got? How much does the ticket cost? + We use what if there are many possible answers. What's your ame? + We use which ifthere are only a few possible answers Which do you prefer: tea or coffee? + Some other expressions with what and which: What sort of films do you like? What time does the restaurant open? Whet colour are her eyes? Whatsiz are your shoes? Which places do you want to visit? Which part of Madrid do you lve in? 2 Word order in questions ‘THE VERB BE With the verb be we “invert the subject and the verb to form ‘the question, ‘Theyre in the kitchen, ‘Are they inthe kitchen? aa Youwere ate for class Were you late forclass? rae MODAL VERBS. With modal verbs (can, wil, might...) we also invert the subject and the verb. Erika can idea motorbike. Can Erika ride motorbike? ae Toméswill be here tomorrow. Will Tomds be here tomorrow? ae) + With other verbs, we put the auxiliary verb do or does before the subject They play football Do they pay football? Jamie ives nearthe school. Does jamie live near the school? + The question word comes before the auxiliary verb. Where do you playchess? How often do you go to the cinema? [practice 1 1 Complete the question wth question word or phases 1 were you born?" 1990" did he Journey take” "Abou two hous colour do you preferred or ik? "Red istat young woman? "That's my ster” doyou gett schol wale" of muse do you tke?” "RB and sou! do you have fr bresfast"‘Cotee ad toast! ao outiver naling” colour are his eyes? sue! you phoneme?” ‘Becasse | wanted to ask yousmething’ 11 Jo you goto the gym? Thee times 3 week! oa rena he got "Thee! 2 Put the words in the correct order to make questions. 1 Gistina / Does / play / computer games ? at home /s / today / your brother ? football / Can / play / tomorrow / you ? late / the train / this morning / was / Why ? ‘come shopping / Will/ with me / tomorrow / you ? did / have lunch / today / Where / you ? a4 Present simple WoulWerThey work He/She works. Ivou/We/They don't (= does not) work. He/She/tt doesn’t foes not) work, Do i/you/we/they work? Does he/sheit work? + We use the Present simple for = habits or things we do regularly ‘play tennis every Saturday. = things that are generally or always true Theylive in asmallvilage, + These ae the spelling rules forhe/shefit. esi [lee mic) | She mises him, L-x(eg fix) add-es Mike fixes old cars. [Arte catch | | Hlcatces the rain on Mondays. She washes her har every day. consonant + | This alin f | He does al the hopping. ~yto-ies | She"goes swimming every day. My sister speaks French Frequency phrases 1 Adverbs never sometimes often usualygenerally aways on 100% + With most verbs, we put the adverb before the main verb. Inever getup before 9a.m. on Sundays. + With the verb be, we put the adverb after the verb. His always ate for class. 2 Other phrases cee cay ‘once / twice / [x times a month + We usually put these phrases at the end ofthe sentence, We go swimming every week. + We can also put them at the beginning of the sentence. Every day Io for a walkin the park [practice 2 11 Rewrite the sentences in the negative form. 1 Like rainy days, 2 My brother lives in the town centre 3 They have dinner very late, 4 She isa good singer 2 Rewrite the sentences in the question form. 1 You know my cousin. 2 Your friend plays the gui 3. He is a maths teacher. 4 They like tea with milk. 3 Rewrite the sentences starting with She... 1 speak fluent Spanish, 2. fly home once a year 3 Ihave lunch at home. 4 catch the early train to work. “4 Put the words in brackets in the correct place in the sentences, 1. We go to our holiday home a month, (once) 2 Iwateh the news on TV. (always) 3. Lam tired when | get home from work (usualy) ‘4 We go to the beach day in summer. (every) 5 Joana is late for class. (never) 6 We go to the gym before breakfast. (often) | EE Sa el change lessuRE ACTIVITES to go out with ends to play musical instrument to goto evening classes to play computer games togoto the enema ‘play sport tog tothe gym to use the intemet tolisten to misc to watch ve music tolisten tothe rao towatch TV SPORTS AND GAMES atall player champion racket equipment to score a goal games console team tohita bat to throw aball, to ick ball winner orner sn ambition amuse channel. tobescaredot aikname {boardgame ‘number gare todoyors 4 profesional musion favourte ‘pure freetime asuney hobby totrin aniojuy word game 11 Match the verbs in A with the phrases in B, A 8 1 use 2 live music 2 listen computer games 3 go € the internet 4 watch with friends 5 goout e tothe gym 6 play f tothe radio 2 Complete the sentences with the words inthe box. vee i 11 When you put the ballin the basket, you ‘one point. 2 The received a silver cup and $10,000. 3 Doyouhave to stand still when you __the ballin basketball? 4 I'd ike to play tennis with you, but | haven't got a . 5 There are seven players on each __. 6 You don't need special to play football,Bi al st simple — positive and negative Regular Past simple forms end in sed inthe postive form But many verbs have an regular past frm [se thelist on page 175) Inthe negative form, we use did + the base form of the verb. UYou/He/She/IuWe/They started UYou/He/She/it/We/They won, | Woute/She/lt/WerThey dida't (= did not) start. YouHe/She/It/We/They didn't did not) win. + We use the Past simple to talk about a finished action or state in the past. t can be something that happened once or many times. We often say when it happened. He died in 1980, (= once) (My father always took me to school when Iwas young. (= many times) We lived in avery small house in those days. (= state) + For regular verbs, we add -ed (watched, started). But there are some exceptions, Verb Rule Example add | Uiked the film, double the final They stopped Landendsinvonel | consonant forlinh | Sone contenant | | (ea, stop) | _ “ends in consonant change yt0-ed He card the bogs Syegan nn althevay home, | has two syllables double the final They travelled Landendsinone | consonant ati Howls | | eared + The past of be is was/were. ‘We don't use did in the negative form of was/were | Me/Shet was late, | WelYourThey were late, UHe/Sherte wasn't (= was not) late _WelvourThey werent (= were not) late [practice 1 1 Rewrite the sentences in the Past simple. 1. We watch a DVD with some friends, He is a very popular actor. | don't get home until midnight. The match begins at 8:30 pm. They worry about their exams, ‘My brother and I stop eating meat. They are very tired He doesn't travel very much, My sister travels alot for work. The shops aren't open, " \ 2 Complete the sentences with the Past simple frm ofthe verb in brackets. 1 In 1900 the USA tennis competition. 2 In 1911 Roald Amundsen from Norway (become) the fist person to reach the South Pole 3. In 1920 the British writer Agatha Christie her fist detective novel. 4191930 a New York businessman, Clarence Birdseye (rake) the frst frozen vegetables. 5 In 1940 American soldiers __ (rive) the first Jeeps 5 In 1950 people _(use) the is ‘Diner's Cub’ rit sei ga 7 In 1960 the USA __(put) the frst weather satelite inspace 8 In 1970 Pan American World Airways first Boring 747 jumbo jet service. 8 In 1979 Sony __ (invent) the fst'Walkman®” personal cassette player 10 In 1990 Nelson Mandela ___ (walk 352 free man for the ist time ater 27 years in South African prison. 11 In 2000 10,651 athletes __(patcpate) nthe Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia (ove) the fest Davis Cup (write) (star) the 12 In2010 a volcano in Iceland (stop) fights in northwest Europe fr several days. Su a4 Past iple - questions ‘When we make questions using regular verbs and iregular verbs, (not be) inthe Past simple, when use od + the base form. Question form Did Vyou/he/she/it/we/ _ Yes, /yourhe/sheit/we/ they start? they did. Did W/yourhe/sherit/we/ No, lyou/he/shesit/we/ | they win? they didn’t. We don't use dd in the question form of was/were Short answers Yes, Une/she/it was. No, vhe/sherit wasn't ‘Question form | Was /he/sherit late? | Were welyoulthey ater | Yes, welyoulthey were No, welyouthey werent 1 Object questions Scot fahiman vented the fst emoticon What dd Scott Fhian invent? “Emoticons the object of the question, When the question word refers tothe object inthe question, we us: {Question word +a + subject + base frm of verb 2 Subject questions John Logie Baird invented the fist television Whginvented the first television ‘John Logie Baia isthe subject of the question. When the question ‘ord refers to the subject inthe question, we do not use di. The word order isthe same a in a positive sentence: ‘Question word + past form of the verb + object [practice 2 11 Write questions for these answers. Use the words in bold. 1 I went to Italy on holiday last year. Where ..? bis brother taught hirm to play the guitar, Who... ? ‘When they finished thelr exams, they had a party. What...? They were in New York on a business trip. Why... 2 ‘9. Natasha made a birthday cake What 10 Brian used all the milkin the fridge. Who... 2 2 Anya phoned her very ate lastnight. Who...? 3 He was at home all day. Where ..? 4 Your ticket fell out of your bag. What...? 5 He went to bed early because he was il Why...? 6 7 2 Choose the correct answers, 1 Where were /did you buy your shirt? 2 What was / did Eddie say when you told him? 3. Who did teach / taught you to speak Spanish? 4 Why / Where did you go home at 10 p.m? 5. Who were / did those people? 6 What kind of food was / did there atthe party? 7 How much was / did your watch cost? 8 What happened / did happen to Suzannah in Mexico? 9. Who did buy / bought the red car? 10 When were / did your parents in Ecuador? 11 How often / What did Amita phone you yesterday? 12 Why / Who was Pat so angry? Ustad T 35S ta 3 0) 10) “TIME PHRASES OFTEN USED INTHE PAS et Bo dock/ 1215 miright feminists gs inl 209 te 0 he 20 ety Usiheveckndjer on Wecnesday/ Tuesday ein / 20 May estarymergtancon Words To DESCRIBE FEELINGS mney ina god mood bored ted appottes fond raed freed uted aptod inated ood word commen snedren tony imaoqghasnalte Voter tongue {oben buses Tieton sovo payer ed sreretcon aajeo utr toecape Stuinerv tegeeboed iment te gsonhaey /atmirestip_ tenant to gpsiecng potrmmeltaoe be migatonefcer ‘veneer ‘to invent ‘to win a(n) gold medal/award practice 11 Puttthe time phrases in the box in the correct place inthe table. ayearago 2002 a minute ago the 1850s last week ‘18th June last year the winter 11 odock Friday afternoon the 2Tstcentury November Independence Day _yesterday afternoon at on in ° ‘year ago 2 Choose the correct answers. 1 felt very excited/ worried about my exam because | didn't ‘study very much, 2. She was bored/ stressed because there was nothing to do. 3. Wewere dsappointed/ scared because when we got tothe museum it was dosed, 4 The workers were embarrassed angry thatthe boss didn't pay them for over two weeks. 5 Iwas eally surprised relaxed to se her because | thought she was on holiday. 6 Histeam won the match so he was excited! ina good mood. 7. She was bored/ ina bad mood because her manager shouted at her. ‘8 When last did an exam, was stressed’ dseppointed for weeks before it.STUDY 1 L should, shouldn't + WNoulHe/She/We/They should start now. | ~ _ WYou/He/She/We/They shouldn't (= should not) start now. 7 Should Vyouthe/she/welthey start now? | + We use should to say that something is a good idea or the right thing to do. We use should’ to say that someth {g004 idea or not the right thing to do, Youshould buy anew alarm clock You shouldn't eave your bag open ona bus + Should isnot as strong as have to. We have to gonow or we'll late. (= ts necessary to g0) We should go now or we'lbe tired tomorrow. (m this isa 001 idea) + The forms below are often used for giving advice: Why don'tyou check the price on the internet? Try drinking hot milk before going to bed. [eractice 1 : 1 Complete the sentences with one word only. 1 dont you ask that man for directions? 2 puting ote satin the water i taste iwoch eter 3 You. worry so much. sure eveything wil be Ok 4 goto the harteser's or not? What Go you think? 5 You tobed early Before an exam. 6 det you tel him how you fel? 7 You shout atthe chien ghtens them, 8 ining gy. 's 2 good way to get ever. 2 Complete the tips for runners with should or shouldn't and a verb in the box. goforarun start see try eat take buy do Running: Top Tips for Beginners 1 Fist of al, ifyou ar over 45 you check that running i OX for you 2 Then you __a good par of trainers, check that they're comfortable and give you good support. 3 You ____todotoo much atthe beginning, Start with ten minutes’ running, then walk atte and then eun again, 4 You ___running without dong some warm-up exercises to stretch your legs. 5 When you finish, you____ some cool-down exercises. 6 At the beginning, you____every day. Have break every second or third day to give your legs time to relax. ‘your doctor to 7 You immediately before you go for a run, Wait at least one hour. 8 You some water with you especially if t's hot Sule can, can't, have to, don't have to 1 can,can't + WYou/He/she/Werthey can speak English. = _ WYou/He/She/WerThey can't (= cannot) speak English. ? _ Can l/you/he/she/welthey speak English? ‘We use can and can't to talk about different kinds of possibilty “ability ‘Sue can dance quite well, but she can't sing. + permission Youcan't come in! Can we go homenow? 2 haveto, don't have to UYouNWe/They have to go nov He/She/It has to go now. Vyou/We/They don't have to go now. He/She/it doesn’t have to go now. Do l/you/we/they have to go now? 7 ™ " Does he/she/it have to go now? + We use haveto if something is necessary. Weave to be at the airport by 6 o'clock + Haveto is very similar to must. We must go now. (= it’s necessary) Weave to go now. (= it’s necessary) + We use don't have toifit is not necessary to do something. Wedon'thave to wear uniform at my new school. (= itisn't necessary) REMEMBER! Have to and must ae similar, but don't have to isnot the same as mustnt. Youmustn't take any photographs. (= you cant, it's prohibited) You don't have to take any photographs. (= you can, but I's ‘not necessary) 11 Rewrite the phrases in bold using can, can't, have to or don't, haveto. 1. Youare able to leave early if you want to, 2. It'snecessary for you to get avisa for the USA. It's the law. 3 It'snot necessary for you to pay me back today. 4 Isit possible for my friend to come, too? 5. Isit necessary to carry my student card with me? 6 It'snot possible for you to see him at the moment. 7 It'snot necessary to wear a tle, but you can if you want to. 8 It is necessary for you to pay forthe tickets now. 9. It'snot possible for you to bring dogs in here. 10 You are able to work in the library all evening. I's open until 10 pm. 2 Complete the conversation with haveto/ don'thave to or the prettiest | the dirtiest 2 Other two-syllable adjectives and longer adjectives serious more serous the most serious i i the most | sophisticated | more sophisticated nT ay But we usualy use -er and the -est with two-sylable adjectives: clever, quiet, simple, gentle. 3 Irregular forms the worst | the furthest 4 Negative comparisons She's not as tall ashe ste. 5 Prepositions in comparative phrases 1 think she’s more attractive than her sister. Your eyes are similar to your mother's Are these glasses different from your old ones? Sine (0s like a businesswoman, Herearcngs are the sameas mine. He's the tallestin the fan! NOT He's the callest ofthe family Uy | the youngest most adjectives: [eractice 1 11 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjective in brackets. 11 People are now ten centimetres. (tal) than 150 years ago. 2 Inthe UK {popular} boys' baby names are Jack and Oliver. 3. InBritain inthe 14th century sugar was nine times (expensive) than ilk 4 Roger Federeris____ (high) pald tennis player in «the world 5 Fayptians made____ (early) ship inthe wor 2600 ve. \ 6 Football is (popular sport inthe worl. 7. Scientists say that green tea is. {g00d) for you than black tea, 8 Wellington is (far) from Sydney than Auckland, 9 Tourism isthe world's (big) industry with 240 million jobs. 10 London Waterloo is 82 million passengers a year. {busy) station in London with 2 Choose the correct answers. 11 This jacket is cheaper /cheapest than that one. My sister looks very different than /from me. That's one of the worse /worst films I've ever seen! | ke your bag! t's the samme as /like mine! He doesn't look tham /like his brother at al. She's one of the most happy I happiest children | know. My dress is very similar to/from yours. ‘They are the most famous pop group of/ in the world. Ea Questions with how, what and what... like? + Toask about someone's physical appearance, we use the question: What does he/she look like? What does your friend look like? He's tall, dark and handsome. + To ask about someone's personality (not their appearance), we use the question: What's he/she like? What are your neighbours like? They seem very friendly. ‘To ask about someone's health, we use the question Howis helshe? How's your mother? Oh, she's much better thanks! ‘We also use How is/was... to ask about someone's wotk, oF their day at school, or their journey How is school? It'sOK... abitboring! ‘How was your journey? Fine. No problems REMEMBER! We do not use ike in the answer, A: What's the new teacher like? B: She seems very nice. NOT She seems ike very nice. This book is more most interesting than the one | read before. ‘My daughter is about three centimetres taller from /than me. + We us the verb beto ask about age, height and colour (Age) How old she? She's about 35. (Height) How calls he? He's about average height Ishetallorshort? He's very tall. What colourisher hair / are her ees? Brown. + Weuse havegot to ask about features such as har eyes, lasses orbeard Has he got a beard? No, he hasn't Has she got rice eyes? Yes, they re beautifull + If we use more than one adjective the order ofthe adjectives isimportant: = longlshort, et, before colow’ adjectives (dar fr brown) He's got short, brown hair. ~ ‘opinion’ adjective rice, lovely, hore) before other adjectives She's got lovely, blue eyes ~ We donot put and between the two adjectives. He's got long, blonde ha NOT He's got fong and blonde hair. [practice 2 — : 1 Choose the corect answers 1 A: “How! What does alk the? Shes got song dekh, And wot colour are ave got her eyes? They “re / have got brown. “What's / How's shee? She kes dogs ‘very rend "How / How much tli uke? He has/'s 180 metres, “Has hegot/Hashe e beard? No, he sn. He's dean-shaven How s Morgan? Very wel thanks. ts er ithday on Fa. Of How ok has / she? 2, 2 PR PRePeee 2 Complete the questions with one word, 1 What ‘your brother look like?’ ‘He's tall and he's got brown hair 2 ‘What. are his eyes?! ‘They've green 3 ‘How Is your sister?" About the same height as me at is her hair lke?" ‘She's got long black hi 5 What your holiday like?" ‘it was great — really relaxing” 6° {is your mother?” ‘She's fine, thanks." 7 ‘What's your brother 2''He's really kind 8 How is your dog? ‘About four years od.” REMEMBER THESE WORDS PAVSICAL ApeARANCE sea istic bai teat seas pas Senha aa brown ha toate Soar in ‘curly hair straight hair cota a eer toe fersin oy ‘plasses: ants OF THEBODY poo as i ag aoe se moe ae pao ae ine Seer tegen fo ies rt a ime hed [practice 11 Choose the correct answers. In two sentences both of the alternatives are correct. 1. She is very tall and she's got beautiful, dark skin /hair. 2 Those glasses you're wearing / carrying realy suit you. 3 She has to be careful in the sun because her skin is very pale /blonde, 4. When he was young, his hair was long, but now he's ‘completely bald / clean-shaven. 5 He didn’t get the job because the company didn't ike the piercings / tattoos on his face. 66 She always has straight /dyed hair now —| don't know what her natural hair colour i. 7 Atthe moment he's gota strange beard / moustache under his chin, 8 She's naturally very beautiful and doesn’t need to wear so much lipstick tattoo. 2 Read the clues and add the letters to complete the words. [At the top of your arm: s ‘One on each hand:t ___b Between your arm and your hand: w _ Half way up your arm: €. At the end of your finger: Half way up your leg k Between your body and your head: n__k ‘Around your mouth: __s