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My best
friend is the
one who
brings out the
best in me.
Henry Ford

iñupiat friends play in the first of the winter snow, Nome, Alaska.

OBJEC TIVES Work with a partner. Discuss the questions.

1 Who’s your best friend?
find out about someone new 2 Look at the picture. Who was your best
talk about different types of people friend when you were a child?
3 What qualities do you look for in a friend?
describe someone’s personality
greet people and give personal information,
make introductions
write information about yourself

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1.1 Breaking
Breaking the
the ice
ice Find
Findout
outabout
aboutsomeone
someonenew
new 1.1

G question forms V people P the alphabet

B Look at the questions in Exercise A. What tense are they?
Write present simple, past simple, present continuous or
PRONUNCIATION
present perfect next to each one. The alphabet
A Listen and repeat.
C Choose the correct words to complete the rules. 1.3
Use Exercise B to help you.
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Question forms
1 We use the auxiliary verb (do, does, did) before / after the
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
subject.
2 We use be (am, is, are, was, were) before / after the subject.
B Work in pairs. Write the letters of the alphabet in the
3 We use present perfect have before / after the subject. 1.3 correct place. Listen and check.
/e/ /uː/ /ɑː/ /iː/ /aɪ/ /əʊ/ /eɪ/
D Go to the Grammar Hub on page 122. f u r e i o a
E Rewrite the questions with the verb in brackets in the
correct place.
1 why you studying English? (are)

2 you have any brothers or sisters? (do)

LISTENING 1.1
D LISTEN FOR DETAIL Listen again and complete each tip
with the correct verb. 3 you ever met a famous person? (have)
A Complete the definitions with the words in the box.
ask discuss feel give know say
4 you do anything nice last weekend? (did)
C SPEAK Work in pairs. Look again at vocabulary
conversation relationship successful tip topic Exercise A on page 146. Take turns to spell the words.
1 something positive about the place
1 A private and informal talk between two people is a or situation you are in, and then ask a question.
5 you like tea or coffee? (do)
. 2 about other people. SPEAKING
2 A useful suggestion is a . 3 Don’t be negative about other people because you don’t
6 you a late-night or early-morning person? (are) A Find out some information about your classmates.
3 When you achieve the result you want, you are know who they . Write six questions using the ideas below to help you.
. 4 Ask lots of questions and lots of Then write two more questions using your own ideas.
4 A subject that you write or speak about is a 7 who your funniest friend? (is)
answers. • ice breakers
. 5 When you more relaxed, ask some Hi, my name’s . It’s nice to meet you. So, …
5 When two or more people or things are connected in personal questions. 8 who the first person you talked to this morning? (was)
• personal questions
some way, they have a . 6 Don’t topics like religion or politics • family and friends
B SPEAK Work in groups. Discuss the questions. with someone you don’t know. 9 you ever been to a wedding? (have) Do you come from a large family?
1 What is happening in the photo at the top of the page? E SPEAK Work in groups. Discuss the questions. • interests and hobbies
2 Where do people often meet for the first time? 1 What did you think of the tips in the podcast? 10 what the last good film you saw? (was) • childhood and school
3 How do you usually start a conversation with someone 2 What other topics are easy to talk about with new people? • work and study
you have just met? F SPEAK Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions in • favourite things/places
C LISTEN FOR KEY WORDS Listen to an interview with GRAMMAR Exercise E. • last weekend/holiday
1.1 psychologist isabelle Ackerman. Question forms Where did you go for your last holiday?
1 What topic does she talk about?
A WORK IT OUT Complete the questions with the words VOCABULARY B Work in pairs. Work with someone you do not know well
2 What should you start a conversation with? 1.2 in the box. Listen again and check your answers. People and follow the instructions.
3 What are two safe topics of conversation to ‘break A Go to the Vocabulary Hub on page 146. 1 Stand up and meet the other people in the class.
are did (x2) do (x2) have is (x2) were
the ice’? Take turns asking and answering the questions you
1 What do you say to a stranger at a party or a new B SPEAK Work in pairs. Answer the questions. wrote in Exercise A.
Glossary colleague at the office? 1 How many relatives do you have? How often do you see 2 When you have broken the ice, sit down with your
break the ice (phrase) to do or say something that makes people feel it OK to talk about some topics, but not others?
2 them all? partner and tell him/her about the people you met.
less shy or nervous in a social situation
politics (n) the activities of governments which control a country 3 you ever met someone new and had no idea 2 How many of your colleagues or other students in your Was it easy to break the ice or do you need some
or area what to talk about? class are also your friends? more help?
psychology (n) the study of the mind and how it affects behaviour
religion (n) the belief in the existence of a god or gods 4 you having fun? 3 Do you find it easy to talk to strangers? Why/Why not?
social life (n) the time you spend enjoying yourself with friends 5 What your favourite band?
6 you enjoy the ceremony?
7 you at school together?
8 Where you study? Find out about someone new
9 you have children?
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1.2 Blogsand
andbloggers
bloggers Talk
Talk about
about different
different types
types of of people
people
1.2

V types of people P using a dictionary G frequency words and phrases GRAMMAR C WORK IT OUT Write the four frequency words in
Exercise B in the correct place.
Frequency words and phrases
A Listen to an interview with Calvin Norton about another Frequency words
READING PRONUNCIATION 1.5 blog, Humans of New York, and answer the questions.
100% always
A Work in groups. Discuss the questions. Using a dictionary 1 What is the blog about? usually
1 Which websites do you visit most often and why? Macmillan English Dictionary 2 What type of people does Brandon Stanton interview? often
1
2 Which blogs, vlogs (video blogs) or video
www.macmillandictionary.com B Listen and complete each sentence from the radio show
channels do you know or follow? 1.5 with one word. sometimes
The Macmillan English Dictionary gives clear, simple explanations and
3 What kind of topics do you enjoy reading about 2
real life examples showing you how and when the word is used. 1 a week, we bring you reviews and
online? recommendations from the wonderful world of the
3

B READ FOR MAIN IDEA Read Three of the best A Look at this entry from the Macmillan English Dictionary. Match the internet. hardly ever
quickly. Which blog sounds most interesting to definitions (1–5) with the labels (a–e). 2 i’m out in the real world. 0% 4

you and why?

1 definition 4 different meaning 3 i’m at home, online in front of
D Complete the frequency phrases in the table with words
C READ FOR DETAIL Read again. Complete each 2 part of speech 5 frequency rating my laptop.
from Exercise B.
sentence with the name of a blogger, Emma, Maria 3 stressed syllable and pronunciation 4 But luckily for us, you escape.
or Mihaela. once day
5 Now and , a blog is so good that i just
twice 1 week
1 is interested in visiting people gorgeous – definition and synonyms ★a have to mention it again.
around the world. bADJECTIVE Pronunciation /ˈɡɔː(r)dʒəs/c 6 Stanton focuses on the lives of normal New Yorkers three times month
2 has children. d1 very beautiful e2 very enjoyable or pleasant of the time. year
every 2 often
3 writes about a variety of subjects. Mandy was there, looking The weather was absolutely 7 He includes someone well known
gorgeous as usual. gorgeous. so often. 3 and again
4 has a high number of readers.
5 is interested in trying new things. 8 it’s a very simple idea, but it most of the 4
B Look up the following words in the Macmillan English Dictionary. gets boring.
6 wants people to understand that Underline the stressed syllable and write down the part of speech
everyone is beautiful. E Choose the correct words to complete the rules.
and one meaning for each word.
Use Exercise B to help you.
D SPEAK Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. cloud expedition positive rare
Frequency words and phrases
1 is running a blog a difficult job?

Three of the best

1 We usually put frequency words before / after the main
2 Why do these people spend so much time on
verb and before / after the verb be.
their blogging activities?
2 We use frequency phrases at the beginning / in the middle
3 What topic would you blog about?
of a sentence.
Blogs by Calvin Norton
VOCABULARY 3 Emma’s Bucket List 3 We also use frequency phrases in the middle / at the end
of a sentence.
With over 150 million blogs online, After her father and step-father died, Emma Stewart Rigby
Types of people
there is something for every type decided to live a full and exciting life. Emma, a mother of
A Work in pairs. Make a list of different types of F Go to the Grammar Hub on page 122.
of person from the animal lover three, made a list of 246 things to do before she dies and
people. You have one minute.
to the gamer to the sports fan. in her blog she writes about her experiences. Emma is a G SPEAK Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
father of two, music fan, … But, if you are looking for something people person and gives lots of friendly advice on life.
1 Would you enjoy the blog Humans of New York?
a bit different, here are my top She’s also a foodie, and her bucket list includes unusual
B Go to the Vocabulary Hub on page 146. 2 Why do you think it is so popular?
three blogs. foods or interesting restaurants she plans to try. A great
C SPEAK Work in pairs. Write down the names of blog for ideas on how to live life to the max!
three people you know and describe them SPEAKING
to your partner. say what type of person
each one is. Ask questions about 1 Brain Pickings Glossary
A interview each other about websites, blogs or vlogs you
the people your partner describes. like. Make notes about:
Maria Popova is a book lover, music fan and writer. Her blog Brain blog (n) a website containing short
Pickings is a collection of articles about history, news, books and culture. articles called posts that are • what they are about
Maria is keen on reading and spends hundreds of hours each month changed regularly
• why you like them
doing research for her blog. It’s an extremely popular blog and many blog (v) to write short articles for
a website on your opinions, • examples of interesting things on them
people enjoy Maria’s interesting mix of articles. interests and experiences
culture (n) activities which involve
• what type of people would enjoy them and why
2 The Atlas of Beauty music, books and other arts
subscriber (n) someone who joins
B Work in groups. interview each other. Which ones sound
The Atlas of Beauty is a picture blog showing beauty in different and follows a blog most interesting?
cultures. Romanian photographer, blogger and traveller Mihaela Noroc
takes pictures of women of all ages, races and nationalities living their
everyday lives. It’s a wonderful collection which shows that beauty can
be found everywhere.
Talk about different types of people
For more interesting blogs, listen to Calvin on
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1.3Personality
Personality Describe someone’s
Describe personality
someone’s personality 1.3
G indefinite pronouns V personality adjectives, adjective + preposition
P
G indefinite pronouns V personality adjectives, adjective + preposition
word stress in multisyllable adjectives S previewing a text
GRAMMAR
P word stress in multisyllable adjectives S previewing a text
indefinite pronouns
READING C READ FOR MAIN IDEA Read What does your
handwriting say about you? Was your preview
A WORK IT OUT Look at the extract from the article and
choose the correct words to complete the rules.
A SPEAK Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. correct?
Everybody has their own style of handwriting, but can
1 Which do you do more often: write by hand or use a keyboard? someone’s handwriting tell you what they are like?
D READ FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION Read again
2 Which do you find easier? Why? and answer the questions.
indefinite pronouns
3 What kind of things do you write by hand (e.g. shopping lists)? 1 What is graphology a study of?
1 We use indefinite pronouns to talk about people or things
B preview the text, and then answer the questions. Use the information 2 How do graphologists help in court cases?
so we can say / without saying who or what they are.
in the box to help you. 3 Do all graphologists agree that there is a link 2 We use indefinite pronouns with -body and -one to talk
between handwriting and personality? about people / things.
previewing a text
E SPEAK Work in pairs. Discuss the questions. 3 After indefinite pronouns, we use singular / plural verbs.
Before you read a text, look quickly at the title and any headings,
4 We use ’s with indefinite pronouns for possessives / plural
pictures or diagrams. Use this information to decide what kind of 1 Do you believe there is a connection between
nouns.
text it is, what it’s about and why someone might want to read it. handwriting and personality? Why/Why not?
This will make the text easier to understand. 2 is it important for children to learn to write by
hand these days? Why/Why not? B PRACTISE Find and underline another example of an
1 What is the text about? indefinite pronoun in the article.
PRONUNCIATION
2 is it from a science paper or a popular magazine? How do you know?
C Go to the Grammar Hub on page 122. Word stress in multisyllable adjectives
3 What do you think you will learn from the text?
A Listen and complete the table with the words in the box.
4 Can you trust the information in the article?
VOCABULARY 1.7
hard-working independent lazy sensible

handwriting say about you?

Personality adjectives, adjective +
preposition 1 2 3
What does your A Match the personality adjectives in bold in What does hard-
4

Everybody has their own style of handwriting, but can someone’s handwriting tell you what they are like? your handwriting say about you? with the speakers below. working
The study of handwriting is called graphology. Graphologists are often involved in legal cases. They are
1 ‘i believe i can do anything if i try. i don’t usually worry
responsible for matching criminals to their handwriting or deciding if signatures are real.
Some graphologists think handwriting can show anything: what kind of job you will be good at, how
about things.’ confident
healthy you are and even what kind of partner you might be happy with. 2 ‘i love my job. i work a lot, but that’s OK.’
If you are interested in what your handwriting says about you, check out our information.
3 ‘i can paint pictures, write stories and make music.’

Letter size Small: Medium: Large: 4 ‘i plan my time carefully and i always know where to find 1.7
B Listen again and repeat the words.

my things.’
You’re probably a hard-working The research says you’re Big writing – big personality! People with C Look again at the article. Find the other personality
person. People with small sensible; you think carefully large writing are usually keen on parties 5 ‘i don’t like work. i like doing nothing! My perfect day? 1.8 adjectives in bold and write them in the correct place in
handwriting are rarely lazy. about the decisions you make. and social events and are rarely shy. Staying in bed with a pizza.’ Exercise A. Listen and check and repeat.
6 ‘i like to think about things carefully before i do them.’
D SPEAK Work in pairs. practise saying the words. Listen
and check your partner’s pronunciation.
Letter shape Dotting your i

i
7 ‘i have lots of friends and we meet and go out all the
time.’
Q
Rounded letters: Rounded letters suggest you are a Dot high over the i: The research says 8 ‘i like learning new things and i ask a lot of questions.’ SPEAKING HUB
creative person. Are you good at art or music? you have a good imagination.
A Work in pairs. You are going to study your
Pointed letters: You are curious. Your favourite 9 ‘i like to do things myself.’ classmates’ handwriting. Follow the instructions.
A question is ‘Why?’!
Dot low over the i: You are a well-
organised person. Are your desk and B Look at the underlined phrases in the article. Complete 1 Sign your name and write this sentence on a piece
room tidy? the questions with the correct preposition. of paper.
1 Are you involved in any clubs, groups or teams? The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Which ones?
Spacing between words Your signature 2 What are you good ?
2 Swap papers and use the information in What does
your handwriting say about you? to write five things
Wide spacing: Narrow spacing: Difficult to read: You are a private person. Like your about your partner’s personality.
3 Who is responsible doing the cooking in your home?
signature, you can be difficult to read.
4 Are you happy your mobile phone? Why/Why not? B DISCUSS Using your notes, tell your partner what
You’re an independent You’re very sociable Easy to read: Confident people often have signatures their writing says about them.
5 What websites, magazines or TV shows are you
type and you are happy and you need other that are easy to read. You know what you are good at
on your own. people in your life. and you don’t mind telling other people about it. interested ?
6 Are you keen books and reading?
Glossary Does your handwriting match your personality?
C SPEAK Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions in
legal (adj) relating to the law or lawyers Don’t be disappointed with the results if not.
Exercise B.
Describe someone’s personality
spacing (n) the amount of space between things Not every graphologist believes there is a connection.
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Café Hub F
P
F
greet people and give personal information, make introductions
greet people and give personal information, make introductions
word stress and intonation
P word stress and intonation

MILLY SAM NEENA ZAC GABY

My name is Gaby. i’m originally from

1
My name’s Zac. i live with
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My name’s Sam. This is my café! USEFUL PHRASES PRONUNCIATION
, but now, London is and Neena. i’m i’m 8 . i like food.
my home. i’m a 2 , originally from 6 . i love 9 . i live here A Match the useful phrases (1–8) with the pictures (a–h). Word stress and intonation
i like travelling and i drink a lot of i make 7 games. in 10 . 1 Dream job! A 03:02–03:34  Watch part of the video. Read out the
3 . i live in this conversation at the same time as sam and Zac. Copy the
2 i love it here!
4 with Neena and Zac. word stress and intonation.
3 Good luck!
Sam: Hey Zac. It’s great to see you. What a nice
4 What can i tell you?
surprise.
5 Come with me. Zac: I know. Long time, no see.
6 What else? Sam: Do you want a coffee?
7 Come over to the flat this weekend. / Will do. Zac: Sure, and a croissant.
8 Here we are. This is home. Zac: So, how are you doing?
Neena here. i live here in London Sam: I’m good. How about you? Did you have a
a b nice holiday?
with my two friends, Gaby and
i’m Milly. This is my clothes store. 14 . i’m a lawyer. Zac: Yeah. Always good to see family. What’s new
i’m 11 . i watch i work in 15 . with you?
12 , listen to music Sam: Not much. Same, same.
and i read a lot. 13 a
good friend of mine.
FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE B SPEAK Work in pairs. practise the conversation. Listen
and check your partner’s pronunciation.
Greet people and give personal information,
c d
COMPREHENSION make introductions
A 00:00–02:50  Watch the first part of the video. A Complete the phrases with the words in the box. SPEAKING
Complete the paragraphs above. A Walk around the class. introduce yourself to everybody.
doing going hello let’s long meet (x2) what
A: Hello, my name’s Sven. Nice to meet you.
B Write a question about each person in Exercise A.
B: Hi, I’m Ahmed. Good to meet you.
Where is Gaby from? What does Zac do? Greeting Reply
say hello B Walk around the class again. Greet the people you know.
C SPEAK Work in pairs. Test your memory! Close your
books and ask each other your questions from Exercise B. 1 Hi there! / Hey! e f A: Hi, Maria. How’s it going?
B: Good, thanks. How about you? What’s new with you?
D 02:50–04:27  Watch the second part of the video and Greet new people
A: Not much. I’ve gotta go. See you later.
underline the correct verb form to complete each sentence. Nice/Good to 2 you. Nice/Good to 3
you, too. C prepare a ‘selfie’ presentation. Follow the instructions.
1 Neena is / isn’t going to an interview.
2 Sam is / isn’t good. Greet friends • Make notes about what you want to say. Use the
How are you? i’m good. How about you? sentence beginnings below to help you.
3 Zac had / didn’t have a good holiday.
How’s it 4 ? • include at least two useful phrases.
4 Zac has / hasn’t asked Milly out. g h
How are you 5 ? • Record your presentation.
5 Zac invites / doesn’t invite Sam to the flat.
What’s new? Not much. Hi! My name’s … i work in …
6 Sam eats / doesn’t eat Zac’s croissant.
it’s great to see you! 7 time, no see. i’m from … / i’m originally from … i like …
6 a nice surprise!
i’m a … i watch / listen to  …
say goodbye
D SPEAK Work in groups. Compare your presentations.
See you later. 8 do something Which is the best one?
See you soon. soon. B   Watch the video again and check your
i’ve gotta (got to) go. answers to Exercise C.
Greet people and give personal information,
B   Watch the video again. Check your answers to Exercise A. C How do you say these phrases in your language? make introductions
➤ Turn to page 158 to learn how to write information about
yourself.

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VOCABULARY
A Complete the words for types of people.
1 someone who likes animals
B Complete the article with the missing words.

student Life Online

Your university, your site
2
a nimal l over
2 someone who likes spending time with others
p p This week, we asked students what blogs
3 someone who plays video games they read. This is what they said.
g Erica: Most 1 the time, i read
4 someone who is very interested in food blogs about football.
f 2
Jake: so often, i read a
5 a man who has two children
cooking blog.
f o t
Ammar: i3 ever read blogs.
6 someone who listens to music regularly
i don’t have time.
m f
Mark: Once a 4 , on sunday
B Complete the About me section of Emma’s social media mornings, i sit down and read my
page with the personality adjectives in the box. There is
favourite travel blog.
one adjective you do not need. 5
Tina: and again, i read
creative curious hard-working independent news blogs.
sensible sociable well organised
Nazreen: i don’t read blogs, but i do use Twitter.
i check it at least ten 6
Hi, I’m Emma and I’m a student nurse. I study a day.
and work a lot 1( hard-working ) and I make
lists so I know what I am doing and when What are your favourite blogs?
2( ). I always think carefully Leave your comments below.
before I make decisions 3( ).
I feel it is important to ask a lot of questions
4( C Choose the word which is not possible in each sentence.
) in my social life and at work.
I have a good imagination and in my free time 1 Everybody / Somebody / Anybody can have nice
I like to write songs 5( ). handwriting.
I also have a great group of friends and I love 2 i don’t agree with everything / anything / nothing that
spending time with them 6( ). the graphologists say.
3 Everyone use / uses / has a keyboard these days.
4 Do you know anybody / anyone / anything that is
C Choose the correct prepositions to complete the
sociable?
sentences.
1 in my family, we are all responsible for / on / with doing
the housework. FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE
2 i’m not keen on / about / to people who talk about Reorder the words in the boxes to complete the
themselves all the time. conversations.
3 As a child, i was involved in / with / at lots of after-school name’s / Hi, / my / Erwin
clubs and activities. myself / me / Let / introduce
4 i’m happy at / with / on my job. meet / Nice / to / you

Erwin: 1
Hi, my name’s Erwin.
GRAMMAR Laura: Oh, hi,Erwin.2 .
A Complete the questions with the correct form of do, be i’m Laura, the office manager.
or have. Erwin: 3 .
1 Do you a pet? i think you’re going to be my boss!
2 you from a large family? nice / What / surprise / a
3 you have a party for your last birthday? days / are / doing / What / you / these
4 you ever been to your country’s capital city? Alan: Dan?
5 What your favourite book or toy when you Dan: Alan! 4 ! How are you?
were a child? 5
Alan: Oh, fine, thanks. ?
Dan: i’m still teaching.

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1.1 Question forms 1.1 Question forms

Questions with do / does / did
Am/Is/Are + subject + -ing A put the words in order to make questions. B Correct the mistakes in each sentence.
Do/Does/Did + subject + infinitive Is she doing her homework now? 1 you / do / go / skiing / want / to
did you
1 Why you did choose that topic?
Do you have children? Are you having fun? Do you want to go skiing? 2 Have you ever meet a graphologist?
Does he go to English classes? 2 does / what / do / he / weekends / at
Was/Were + subject 3 What you are talking about?
Did she write a blog post?
Was he a sensible person? 4 Did they went to the cinema last night?
Did they do their homework? 3 did / you / meet / where / for coffee
5 Where you did put the new keyboard?
Were they good at English?
• We use the auxiliary verb (do, does, did), without a question
6 What your best friend’s name is?
word, to ask yes/no questions. • We use questions with be, without a question word, to ask
4 you / tea / are / coffee / or / drinking
yes/no questions. 7 Did you anything nice last weekend?
Question words
• We can also ask questions with What, Where, When, Why and ➤ Go back to page 3.
Question word + do/does/did + subject + infinitive Who before the verb be. 5 your / new colleagues / were / at the office
What do you say to a stranger? Questions with the present perfect
Where does he come from? 6 you / been / have / ever / Mexico / to
Have/Has + subject + past participle
What did you say to your colleague?
Have you visited that website?
Where did she study psychology? 7 tried / that / she / has / new restaurant
Has he written a bucket list?
• We use What to ask about things and Where to ask about places.
• We use present perfect questions, without a question word, to
Questions with be ask yes/no questions.
Am/Is/Are + subject • We use ever to ask about life experiences. 1.2 Frequency words and phrases

Am I in this class? Have you ever met a famous person? A Write the missing letters. B put the words and phrases of frequency in the correct
• We can also ask question with What, Where, When, Why and place in each sentence. sometimes more than one
Are they strangers? Who before the verb have.
1 in e v e r get bored writing my blog.
answer is possible.
2 She’s s s late for work.
1 We go on holiday. (once a year)
1.2 Frequency words and phrases
once
day 3 They a watch vlogs in their free time.
We go on holiday once a year.
0% 100% a week 4 We’re n y home before 11.
twice 2 They comment on online articles. (now and again)
never rarely occasionally sometimes often normally always month 5 He o y checks his social
three times
• We use frequency words after be and can. year media accounts at work.
3 i read online tips. (every so often)
He is normally very sensible. 6 ir go online before starting work.
every so often now and again most of the time
I can never read your handwriting! 7 He o visits his relatives in italy.
• We usually use frequency phrases at the beginning or end
4 She writes for popular magazines. (most of the time)
• We use frequency words before other verbs. of the sentence.
I sometimes watch vlogs online. I take my dog for a walk twice a day.
5 He takes his dog to the park. (three times a week)
Every so often, I travel to another country.

1.3 Indefinite pronouns 6 We play computer games on Saturdays. (always)

-one -body -thing -where

7 We meet up for a coffee on Sunday. (usually)
every- everyone everybody everything everywhere
any- anyone anybody anything anywhere
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some- someone somebody something somewhere
no- no one nobody nothing nowhere 1.3 Indefinite pronouns
• We use the ending -body or -one with people. They have the
A Choose the correct option.
Be careful! B Complete the sentences with the correct indefinite
same meaning.
pronouns.
Everybody loved the party. OR Everyone loved the party. • With offers, we can also use some- in questions. 1 i need something’s / somebody’s help.

• We use the ending -thing with objects. Do you want something to eat? 2 i want to go somewhere / something new. 1 Somebody/Someone left a comment.
• We use indefinite pronouns with singular verbs. 3 There is nobody / nothing i can do. 2 could get online – there was no
I always take something to read on the train.
internet connection.
• We use the ending -where with places. Everyone is interested. NOT Everyone are interested. 4 We don’t need everything / anything else.
• We use ’s with indefinite pronouns for possessives. 3 Do you know at this party?
They live somewhere in Italy. 5 We go everywhere / anywhere together.
• We use any- in negative sentences. Is this anybody’s mobile phone? 6 Someone / Anyone broke the ice.
4 i don’t want to speak to you. i have
to say to you.
I don’t know anything. 7 No one / Someone came to Vant’s party.
• We also use any- in questions. 5 Did you write on her Facebook page?
Is there anything unusual about her handwriting? 6 There is unusual about this signature.
it’s strange!
7 They live in Romania.
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 Vocabulary Hub 1 Writing Write information about yourself

W checking your writing

1.1 People B Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
D Which colours are the different types of mistakes in
A SPEAK Work in pairs. Look at the pictures. Describe the coffee dog father football positive Use it or lose it Karolina’s writing?
people and their relationships. Use the words in the box
1 i’m a owner. i take it for a walk twice 1 grammar mistakes
to help you. Welcome. This is a blog for language learners
a day. written by … a language learner! 2 vocabulary mistakes
children colleagues friends grandparents parents 2 i’m a big drinker. Cappuccino is my My favourite tip for people interested in learning 3 spelling mistakes
relatives strangers students teacher
favourite, but i also like espresso. languages is ‘use it or lose it’. It means ‘practise
3 i’m a of two. My wife and i have two the language and you won’t forget it’. I started E Find and correct one mistake in each sentence. Then
1 2 3 decide what type of mistake it is. Write grammar (G),
daughters. this blog to practise my English. Would you like
to practise your English? Send me a message in vocabulary (V) or spelling (S).
4 i’m a person. i try not to worry or
complain. English and I’ll reply. Twice a week, I’ll post the 1 i’m a keen travller and i study
most interesting messages on the blog. tourism.
5 i’m a fan. My favourite team is
Manchester United. 2 Why you did start this blog?

4 5
About me 3 i try to learn a new word
keen on ever day.
I’m Karolina. Tea drinker,
We say keen on + verb + -ing or keen on + noun. 1bloger and hard-working 4 i usually am online during
• i’m keen on travelling. 2langage learner. 3I’ve 20 years the evenings.
• i’m keen on tennis. old and I’m Polish. I study law 5 i guess i’m an independant
We can also say a keen + noun. at university, and English in type.
B Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. • i’m a keen traveller. my free time. I go to English 6 i’m responsible with updating
lessons 4three times week and I practise for half the website.
1 Sally and Nicole are good friends / strangers and they go an hour every day. I have to be 5wel organised to
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to the same college. get everything done! Of course, I’m 6serious with
about our group?
2 Jamal is a photography colleague / teacher. He knows a 2.3 Life events learning, but I also really enjoy it.
8 i’ve never write a blog before.
lot about cameras. My blog 7aren’t my only hobby. I’m a book lover and
a b I’m also 8keen at old black and white films. I read
3 Every weekend, i go to stay at my grandparents’ /
couple’s house. and watch in Polish and English. WRITING
4 i never know what to say to strangers / parents when i I’m a curious, sociable person and 9I like talk to
A PLAN You are going to write an About me section for
meet them for the first time. people who ask questions. I’m interested in creative
your own blog, website or social media page. Make notes
5 Janelle and Carla are colleagues / students, and they
c d types and I love meeting new people – especially
about your work or studies, your likes and dislikes and
other language learners (in the real world and online). the type of person you are.
work together in the office very well.
I think that makes me a 10person people. I hope you
6 All of my relatives / teachers live in the same town –
enjoy the blog. Remember … use it or lose it! B WRITE Use your notes and Writing Exercise A to help
we’re a very close family. you write your blog. Then check your writing using the
➤ Go back to page 3. e f list below and the strategies in the Writing skills box.
A Read the home page of Karolina’s blog and answer the
questions. i have mentioned my work or studies.
1.2 Types of people
1 What is her blog about and who is it for? i have mentioned some of my likes and dislikes.
A Match the descriptions (1–10) with the types of people in 2 How can you help Karolina? i have described my personality and the type of person
bold in Three of the best. g h
i am.
1 a person who likes animals animal lover B Work in pairs. Read the About me section of Karolina’s
blog. Then cover the blog and discuss what you i have checked my work for mistakes with grammar,
2 a woman who has three children remember about: vocabulary and spelling.
3 a person who is very interested in food
i j 1 her work or studies 3 the type of person she is C REVIEW Work in groups. Read the group’s profiles. Can
2 her likes and dislikes you recommend any blogs, websites, magazines, books,
4 a person who enjoys seeing other places Tv shows or films the people in your group might be
C Work in pairs. in Karolina’s About me section there are ten interested in?
5 a person who watches or takes part in sports mistakes with grammar, vocabulary and spelling. Correct
them. Use the information in the box to help you.
Match the life events (1–10) with the pictures (a–j).
6 a person who plays computer games Checking your writing
1 have a baby / children 6 fall in love
7 a person who enjoys spending time with others
2 go to university 7 get your own place Follow these tips to help make your writing better.
3 get a job 8 retire • Always read your writing slowly and carefully before you
8 a person who loves reading finish.
4 get married 9 learn to swim
9 a person who writes online regularly • Try and find and correct any mistakes.
5 leave home 10 leave school
10 a person who listens to music regularly • Check your grammar.
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• Check the vocabulary and spelling and be careful with any
new language.

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UNIT 1 UNIT 2
Lesson 1.1, Listening, Exercise C Lesson 2.2, Listening, Exercise B
1.1 P = Paul I = Isabelle 2.2 P = Presenter R = Richard
p: Hello, and welcome to Everyday Psychology. i’m Paul p: More and more of the world’s young people are going
Ross, and with me today is psychologist and expert on home to live with their parents after college or university.
relationships, isabelle Ackerman. Why? And what is it like living at home again as an adult?
i: Hello, Paul. Hello, listeners. How do parents feel about the situation? Today, we talk
p: isabelle, today’s topic is meeting new people. Now, we to members of ‘the boomerang generation’ and their
often meet new people at work or in our social lives, but parents about the advantages and disadvantages of living
it can be difficult to talk to someone we don’t know. i together again. Let’s start with Richard …
mean, what do you say to a stranger at a party or a new R: i’m Richard Woodman, from the UK. i’m 25 years old and
colleague at the office? is it ok to talk about some topics, at the moment, i’m living at home with my mum and dad.
but not others? Have you ever met someone new and had i … er … graduated two years ago, but i’m still looking for
no idea what to talk about? Today, you have some advice a permanent job. i love my parents, but we … em … well,
to help us ‘break the ice’ and start conversations with new they are difficult to live with. We argue about the rules all
people. the time. i’m sleeping in my old room and living with the
i: Yes, i do. Let’s begin with a very simple tip. When you people who took me to the park when i was little! i know
meet someone new, start with a smile. A smile can help us i’m lucky to be here, but it’s … you know … it isn’t easy.
feel more relaxed, but that’s easy to forget when you feel Lesson 2.2, Listening, Exercise C
nervous. 2.3 P = Presenter R = Richard G = Gordon A = Alice
p: And of course a friendly face is easier to talk to. C = Carla
i: Yes. A nice way to continue a conversation is to say p: More and more of the world’s young people are going
something positive. You could talk about the place or home to live with their parents after college or university.
situation you are in and then ask a question. For example, Why? And what is it like living at home again as an adult?
at a party, try ‘Are you having fun?’ or ‘i love this music! How do parents feel about the situation? Today, we talk
What is your favourite band?’ To a new person at work, you to members of ‘The boomerang generation’ and their
can say ‘Oh, i’m glad it’s lunchtime. How’s your first day parents about the advantages and disadvantages of living
going?’ together again. Let’s start with Richard …
p: So no complaining about the boss! R: i’m Richard Woodman, from the UK. i’m 25 years old and
i: Not at first, no. But it is good to ask about other people. at the moment, i’m living at home with my mum and dad.
For example, in a new group of students, ask ‘Do you know i … er … graduated two years ago, but i’m still looking for
our teacher?’ or, at a wedding ceremony, ‘Did you enjoy a permanent job. i love my parents, but we … em … well,
the ceremony?’ or ‘How do you know the happy couple? they are difficult to live with. We argue about the rules all
Were you at school together?’ Don’t be negative about the time. i’m sleeping in my old room and living with the
other people because you don’t know who they know. people who took me to the park when i was little! i know
p: Yes, that could be dangerous. i’m lucky to be here, but it’s … you know … it isn’t easy.
i: interests and studies are always good, safe topics to talk G: My name is Gordon Woodman. i’m Richard’s dad. Of
about. Questions like ‘What kind of music do you like?’ course, Richard’s mum and i are, well, we’re happy he is
or ‘Where did you study?’ are usually easy to answer. staying with us … most of the time. We’re his parents and
Remember, ask lots of questions and give lots of answers. he can always rely on us, but we er … we hope he finds
A successful conversation is like a game of tennis! the right job and, well, moves out as soon as possible. i
p: it takes hours and makes you tired? want to make his bedroom into my home office. And his
music, it’s … well you know, thump, thump, thump all day
i: Very funny. When you feel more relaxed, ask some
and night. it drives me crazy! Anyway, we think he needs
personal questions. ‘Where are you from?’, ‘Are you
to be more independent. We love him, but he’s unhappy,
married?’ and ‘Do you have children?’ are good examples.
and he isn’t learning about adult life living here with us.
But be careful. Don’t discuss topics like religion or politics
with someone you don’t know. A: Hi, i’m Alice Melo from Portsmouth, in England.
i’m 28 years old and i graduated last year. i work as a
p: Some great tips. isabelle, thank you very much. That’s all
dentist and, at the moment, i’m living with my parents
for this week. Remember, many great friends meet after a
to save money for my own place. Well, i’m trying to save
smile and a simple ‘hello’. Good luck breaking the ice and
money anyway, ha ha! i studied in Scotland, but i … er …
meeting new people. Please join us for the next episode
couldn’t find a job there, so, you know, i came back home.
of Everyday Psychology – we’ll be discussing the hot
More and more of my friends are moving back home. it’s
topic …
great! Mum cooks and does all my washing. She won’t
take any money from me … i tried, but … er … so i’m not

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