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REAL WORLD ENGLISH A2

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Unit 1 Our Leisure Time Kate: I am bored. What are you doing now? Julia: I
1.1 Online Shopping am shopping online. I want to buy a few clothes for
1. To Begin my summer holiday.
Kate: Shopping online? It’s boring!
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and Julia: No, it isn’t! I like shopping online. I can find
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the everything easily and quickly.
module suggests, try to find any kind of related Kate: But you can’t try on clothes and shoes? Julia:
material that you can bring to class such as It doesn’t matter to me. Shopping online saves time
shopping websites, credit card application forms and money.
and statements/receipts. You can also introduce Kate: No way! Let’s go to the new mall in town to
some new words to keep them talking and make do some real shopping!
mind maps to enhance their vocabulary such as Julia: Thank you but I can’t go out now. I’m very
“shopaholic, consume/consumer/consumption, busy.
spend, waste, save, bargain, sale/discount” etc. Kate: I know a small store and everything is on sale
today.
2. What’s the word? Julia: OK, we can go there, but I will shop online
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. too.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage Kate: Well then, be ready in ten minutes! I will come
them to use the new words in their own sentences. and pick you up.
Answers: Julia: OK, see you soon.
1=c
2=d 5. Talking Point
3=e Give your students some time to do the matching
4=a activity and then let them talk about which items
5=b they buy online.

Answer:
3. Reading (from left to right):
Tell your students that they will read a dialog
between Amy and Morgan. Give them some time electrical appliances, clothes, cosmetics & beauty
to study the questions to find the answers while products, phones & computers, food, books &
reading. Then let them read out the dialog. movies, household goods, vacations
Answers:
1. Morgan prefers shopping online, because he 6. Listening
says: “I’m crazy about shopping online.”
2. She is looking for a new dress. Tell your students that they will listen to a radio
3. Right now program on shopping. Give them some time to study
the questions to find answers while listening.
4. Talking Point
Role plays are instrumental in letting students Answers:
practice the language which develops their speaking
skills by providing instances of meaningful 1. More than half of Americans shop online.
communication. Give your students some time to 2. They shop online at least once a month.
“get in the role”. As an extension of the previous 3. About/Nearly half of Americans use smartphones
activity, let them imitate a similar dialog. to shop online.
4. They buy electronic items.
Sample dialog:
Kate: Hi Julia, what’s up?
Julia: Hello Kate! I’m fine. How about you?

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7. Talking Point 9. Writing

Useful Language Box introduces the adverbs of This exercise introduces online surveys/
frequency. Encourage your students to talk about questionnaires. You may find similar forms asking
their shopping habits by stating how often they do about shopping habits and preferences as well.
something. Answer:
Name: Jason Lune
Sample Answers:
Age: 24 Sex: Male
1. I prefer shopping alone/with my mother/with my
friends. How often do you shop I shop for clothes three times a
for clothes? week.
2. I don’t spend too much / I spend too much (on I rarely shop for clothes. My
clothes/books/electronic devices). mother buys them for me.
3. My favorite store is Zara/Beymen/Pull & Bear.
My favorite online shopping site is Ebay/ How often do you shop I never shop for clothes online.
Amazon/Gittigidiyor. for clothes online? I always shop for clothes
online.
4. I am usually happy with the things I buy, but I shop for clothes online four
sometimes I regret buying things. times a month.
5. I don’t spend much time shopping online,
perhaps a few minutes. / I always spend at least Do you enjoy shopping Yes, I do. I love shopping
two hours shopping online. online? online.
No, I don’t. I don’t like shop-
6. Yes, it does. I can find good deals and discounts. ping online.

8. Talking Point What other items do you I shop for books, DVDs and
shop for online? electronic items.
You can create a discussion game by writing the
How much do you usually I usually spend $100 on clothes
question to small pieces of paper and let your spend on clothes shopping every month.
students form groups to take turns while answering every month?
the questions. I want to see second-hand
Please tell us about the items, books, magazines,
Sample Answers: things you want to see in posters, jewelry, clothes and
an online shopping site. electronic devices.
1. I prefer shopping in real stores / shopping online.
2. I frequently/rarely shop online. 1.2 Shopping For A Gift
3. I often spend a few hours shopping online. I 1. To Begin
don’t spend much time shopping online.
I shop online three times a day. Draw your students’ attention to the picture and
4. Shopping online saves me money. I usually find let them discuss the questions. As the name of the
cheap items online. module suggests, try to find any kind of related
Shopping online doesn’t save me money, material that you can bring to class such as gift
because it makes me spend more. ideas, gift wraps, and gift cards as well creating
5. I go shopping twice a week. mind maps to show the stores/places to buy different
6. I prefer shopping alone/with my mother/with my types of gifts such as flowers, jewelry, books and
friends. clothes.
7. I am usually happy with the things I buy, but
sometimes I regret buying things. 2. What’s The Word?
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage
them to use the new words in their own sentences.
Answers:
1= b 2= f 3= c 4= e 5= d 6= a

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3. Reading Gift Problem


Introduce the signs to your students and let them
Diamond They need to buy a gift for both
discuss the questions. Earrings of them.
Earrings are only for their
Sample answers: mother.
1. You can buy, sell and rent houses with a real
A novel A novel is a very cheap gift for
estate agent. There are not any gifts in this place.
the wedding anniversary.
2. You can buy medicine and toiletries in a
pharmacy. You may find gifts in a pharmacy. You Furniture There is not enough space in
may buy make-up items and perfumes. the house. It is full of furniture.
3. Tailors make and fix clothes in a tailor’s shop.
Bed Covers Bed covers are not good gifts
You can’t find any gifts there.
and they are boring.
4. You can shop for food and household goods in a
supermarket. There aren’t any gifts there. What do they decide to buy? They decide to buy
5. There are various stores in a mall. You can shop matching watches.
for many things there. You can also find gifts
in different stores. You can buy clothes, shoes, 6. Talking Point
books, dolls, jewelry and ornaments. Role plays are instrumental in letting students
6. You can buy rings, necklaces, bracelets and practice the language which develops their speaking
earrings in a jewelry store. You can buy these skills by providing instances of meaningful
items as gifts. communication. Give your students some time to
“get in the role” and to study the Useful Language
4. Talking Point Box to get inspiration.
Give your students some time to study the Useful Sample dialog: Customer: Excuse me!
Language Box to get hints while discussing the Shop assistant: How can I help you? Customer: I am
questions. looking for a birthday present for my sister.
Sample Answers: Shop assistant: What do you have in mind?
1. I like to give useful gifts such as watches, Customer: I don’t know. Can I look at dresses,
calendars or smartphones. please?
I like to receive artistic gifts such as self-made Shop assistant: Of course! These short and colorful
photo albums or recorded CDs. dresses are very popular these days. Customer: Do
2. I give gifts to people I love/to my family and you have size 12 in this purple one?
friends. Shop assistant: Yes, we do. Here it is. Customer:
I often give gifts on special days such as How much is it?
birthdays, anniversaries or other celebrations. Shop assistant: It is 25 dollars. Customer: OK, I’ll
3. The last gift I gave was a sweater. I gave it to my have it.
brother for his holiday. Shop assistant: How would you like to pay?
The last gift I received was a book. My best Customer: In cash, please.
friend gave it to me on my birthday. Part 2
4. The last time I received a gift was last night. The 1. The first watches are 290 euros each.
last time I gave a gift was for Christmas. 2. They are from Switzerland.
3. They pay 320 euros.
5. Listening
Tell your students that they will listen to a 1. Excuse me
conversation between Kevin and Kate about what 2. How much are they?
to buy for their parents’ wedding anniversary. Give 3. They are 290 euros each.
them some time to study the table to find answers 4. Do you want me to gift wrap them for you?
while listening. 5. How would you like to pay?
Answers: 6. Here you are.

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7.Writing 4. Talking Point


This exercise introduces an invitation. You may find Give your students some time to study Useful
similar cards and share with the class. Language Box to discuss the questions.

Sample answer: Sample answers:


Dear family and friends, 1. I go running every evening to keep fit. I take
We are celebrating our parents’ 34th wedding long walks to relax.
anniversary. There will be a huge party at our house I often go to the gym to stay fit and healthy.
this Saturday (May 2nd). We cordially invite you to 2. How often do you do yoga? I almost never do
share this day with us. The party starts at 8pm. We yoga.
will have lots of food and drink. Let’s get together 3. Not really and I don’t have enough time to
and celebrate their happy marriage. We are looking exercise.
forward to seeing you soon.
Best wishes, Kate and Kevin 5. Talking Point
Tell your students to look at the class details and
1.3 Keeping Fit choose one of them to invite a friend to go with
1. To Begin them. Give them some time to study the Useful
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and Language Box.
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the
module suggests, try to find any kind of related Sample answer:
material that you can bring to class such as places a) I would like to go to a Salsa Workout because I
and methods to keep fit and healthy. like dancing and having fun at the same time. I am
available on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. I think
2. What’s The Word? Jenny Taylor is an excellent trainer.
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. b) Sample dialog
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage Kate: Hello Jason, it’s Kate. How is it going?
them to use the new words in their own sentences. Jason: Hi Kate. Everything is fine. How about you?
Answers: Kate: I am great! I am starting a new class at the
1. get into shape leisure center. Do you want to come with me?
2. have a physical examination Jason: That’s good news but what kind of class is it?
3. aerobic exercise Kate: It’s a yoga class. Jason: What days is it on?
4. lift weights Kate: It is on Monday and Wednesday evenings at
5. do lots of stretching 7pm.
Jason: How much does it cost?
3. Listening Kate: It costs 20 dollars per month.
Tell your students that they will listen to a dialog Jason: I am not sure Kate, but I will think about it.
between Martha and her doctor. Give them some When does it start?
time to study the table to find answers while Kate: Tomorrow! Come on! It will be fun! Jason:
listening. Alright, I’ll give it a try.
Answers:
6. Reading
Gift Problem
Tell your students that the will read a text about
Go to the gym To get in shape
target heart rates and let them read out the text.
Walk for twenty minutes To exercise your heart You can see your heart rate on the monitor where
a day there is a heart shape and letter “p” (for pulse)

Lift light hand weights To help your lower back stay


strong
Yoga and Pilates To stay fit and young

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7.Writing Sample dialog:


Sample e-mail: Anna: Where are you from?
Dear Sarah, Emre: I am from Antalya.
I hope you are well. I want to tell you about myself Anna: What is it like?
and my hobbies. Emre: It’s a lovely city. It has a lot of tourist
I am 21 years old. I live with my parents in London. attractions.
I like reading, listening to music and doing aerobic Anna: What can you do there?
exercises. Emre: There are clean and sandy beaches in Antalya.
Guess what! I started a new exercise program a You can go swimming and sunbathing. The old town
month ago, and I feel great! I lost a few kilograms and the harbor are worth visiting.
and I think I look better now. I have a strict fitness Anna: Where can I shop for clothes and souvenirs?
program. I run every morning and do aerobics in the Emre: There are several malls and a lot of small
evenings. I usually go to the gym three times a week. souvenir stores in the city center.
I lift weights and do some stretching. Anna: What can I eat there?
See you soon, Jamie Emre: There are many nice restaurants. You can try
different local foods. Antalya is famous for piyaz
1.4 Evenings and Weekends (haricot bean salad).
1.To Begin Anna: What can I do there in the evenings?
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and Emre: There are a lot of cafes and bars. You can
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the enjoy live music in the old town.
module suggests, try to find any kind of related Anna: What do you like doing in the afternoons?
material that you can bring to class such as evening Emre: I like going to the movies with my friends.
and weekend activities, places to visit and city You can visit the museum, aquarium or Minicity.
escapes. Anna: Is it an expensive city?
Emre: Not really.
2. What’s The Word? Anna: What can you do there at the weekends?
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. Emre: You can go horse riding or have a picnic.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage
them to use the new words in their own sentences. 5. Listening
Answers: Tell your students that they will listen to Sean and
1=d Gemma ordering at a restaurant. Give them some
2= a time to study the chart to complete it while listening.
3= e Answer:
4= b Gift Problem
5= c
Main Meal Spaghetti Bolognese Spaghetti Bolognese
and chips
3. Reading Side A large, green A large, green salad
Tell your students that they will read a passage about Dishes salad and garlic and garlic bread
bread
Brighton and let them guess the places and activities
Fresh lemonade
that can be seen and done there. Coke without ice with ice
Drinks
Examples: I think there are a lot of bars, restaurants
and stores in Brighton.
There are different international cuisines. There are
several stores in the city center.

4. Talking Point
Let your students make similar sentences as they see
in Useful Language Box. You can bring pictures of
famous places and tourist attractions in a few cities.

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6.Talking Point
Give your students some time to study Useful
Language Box and to “get in the role”. As an
extension of the previous activity, let them imitate a
similar dialog.

Sample dialog:
Waiter: Welcome to Benjamin’s Bistro. Would you
like a table for two?
Marissa: Yes. Can we have a table next to the
window, please?
Waiter: Yes, madam. This way please.
Clara: Thank you.
Waiter: Here’s the menu. I’ll be with you in a minute
to take your orders.
(A few minutes later)
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Marissa: Yes, we are. What is the soup of the day?
Waiter: Lentil soup.
Marissa: OK. I would like to have the vegetable
lasagna and garlic mushrooms, please.
Clara: And I’ll have the spicy chicken spaghetti,
please.
Waiter: What would you like to drink?
Marissa: I’d like coke please.
Waiter: And you madam? Clara: I’ll just have water.
Waiter: Is there anything you would like?
Marissa: No, thanks.
Waiter: I’ll bring your orders immediately. (a few
minutes later)
Waiter: Here are your orders. Enjoy your meal.
Clara: Thank you.
(a while later)
Waiter: Did you enjoy your meal?
Clara: Yes, it was great.
Waiter: Would you like to order dessert? Today’s
special is homemade carrot cake.
Marissa: No, thank you. Can we have the bill,
please?
Waiter: Yes, of course.

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Unit 1 – Revision Test Module 4 – Evenings & Weekends


Module 1 – Online Shopping
A)
A) 1. a lot of / a few
1. A) goes 2. a lot of / lots of
2. B) never 3. lot of / lots of
3. B) I’m reading my book. 4. a few
4. B) am taking 5. a few
5. C) shopping in a shop is real shopping
B)
B) 1. possibility
1. doesn’t like / prefers 2. request
2. is asking 3. suggestion
3. lives / is staying 4. permission
4. are you doing / ‘m helping 5. ability
5. is the baby crying

Module 2 – Shopping For a Gift

A)
1. bargain.
2. pharmacy.
3. jewellery.
4. estate agent.
5. anniversary.

B)
1. these.
2. this.
3. that.
4. these.
5. those.

Module 3 – Keeping Fit

A)
1. a little.
2. little.
3. a little.
4. little.
5. a little.

B)
1. to swim
2. to buy a house
3. to sleep
4. to buy a present
5. to lose weight

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Unit 2 Work & Play • It is important to wear clean, ironed and neat
2.1 The Ideal Interview clothes. Don’t wear casual clothes. Be formal
1. To Begin and tidy.
• Don’t forget to take your CV with you.
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and • You should arrive on time. You shouldn’t be late.
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the • It’s better to arrive early.
module suggests, try to find any kind of related • It’s better not to behave nervously.
material that you can bring to class such as interview • You must pay attention to your body language.
questions, tips for an interview, different kinds of • You must maintain eye contact.
interviews and dress codes. • You mustn’t interrupt people.
You can even let your students create an online CV. • Don’t chew gum.

2. What’s The Word? 5. Listening


Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. Tell your students that they will listen to Miss
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage Patrick’s job interview. They need to put the
them to use the new words in their own sentences. interview questions in order.

Answers: a)
1= d 2= f 3= a 4= e 5= c 6= b 1. Tell me a little about yourself.
2. Tell me about your most recent job.
3. Reading 3. Could you tell me about the responsibilities in
Introduce the topic of “a job interview”. You your last job?
may bring various pictures to visualize the tips 4. Do you like working alone, or as a part of a
respectively. For instance, as the first tip suggests team?
the proper way of dressing and appearance in
general, you can find pictures of interviewees b) Tell your students to take notes while listening to
dressed presentably. You can also display scruffy write her answers to the interview questions.
interviewees as a contrast. As the second tip, you can 1. I am 28 years old. I grew up in this town. I
emphasize punctuality by showing clocks or making graduated from City University in administration
a comparison between a person who arrives on time five years ago.
(or earlier) and who is late. 2. I work in the city planning department as a
personal assistant in Chicago.
4. Talking Point 3. I am responsible for scheduling the manager’s
a) Encourage your students to brainstorm more ideas appointments and meetings. I make his travel
on how to prepare for an interview. Here you may arrangements. I deal with phone calls and
find a few examples: enquiries.

• Pay attention to your body language. Do not 1. I love working in a team but I also like to work
cross your arms and legs. by myself.
• Do some research about possible interview 2. I am very motivated and friendly. I can
questions. also communicate well with clients. I am
• Find out the requirements and responsibilities of hardworking and flexible. I want to live in
the job position. this town so I don’t want to move to another
• Seem interested and willing. Ask questions about company.
the company and the job.

b) Direct your students to use the clues in the Useful


Language Box to make sentences while giving
advice to a friend for his/her job interview.

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6. Writing 3. Listening
Give your students some time to choose a job for Tell your students that they will listen to a dialog
themselves. Let them create short CVs to give between Gregory and the secretary. It’s Gregory’s
possible answers to the interview questions. first day on the job. Students are expected to
complete the table with the details of people working
Sample answers: at the office.
1. I am 30 years old. I am from France. I moved a)
here 2 years ago. I graduated from University Name Job
of Lyon in 2007. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Nancy Secretary
accounting and finance.
Guy Manager
2. I was an accountant and financial coordinator at
Newedge Group in Paris. I worked there for 8 Tammy Tea lady
years until I quit my job two months ago. Nelson Janitor
3. I was responsible for managing the company’s b)
accounts and financial issues. You need to check with the manager before
4. I like working alone, because I like to take full
arranging any appointments.
responsibility and pay attention to detail.
5. I can speak four languages and I have sufficient
work experience. I am ambitious, determined You don’t have to eat the company food.
and hardworking. I can work with deadlines and You have to clean up the kitchen after you eat.
I can manage crises.
You mustn’t use the photocopy machine for
7. Talking Point personal materials.

This activity is a good way to introduce adjectives


of personality. It aims at enabling students describe You can find the janitor in the janitor’s room.
themselves using positive adjectives. You may also
discuss negative personality traits as a contrast. Give
students some time to decide their jobs. Encourage 4. Talking Point
them to talk about what personality traits they need
for the job. a) Introduce the difference between “have to” and
“don’t have to” by giving sample sentences:
2.2 First Day On The Job I don’t have to wear a tie to work/school. I have to
1. To Begin work shifts. I don’t have to work weekends.
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and I have to wear a suit, but I don’t have to wear high-
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the heeled shoes.
module suggests, try to find any kind of related b) Encourage your students to role play the first day
material that you can bring to class such as simple of a new employee. Give them some time to discuss
and short stories of people’s first day on the job, possible questions they can ask and the rules of the
different working environments, responsibilities and company.
requirements of a few jobs and various dress codes. Assistant manager: We have a strict clothing policy.
You have to wear a suit and a tie. Your shoes have
2. What’s The Word? to be clean and shiny all the time. New employee:
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. OK, it’s not a problem for me. I am a neat and tidy
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage person.
them to use the new words in their own sentences.

Answers:
1= c 2= b 3= d 4= e 5= a

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Assistant manager: You can’t leave the building B: Oh my goodness!


during the lunch break. A: I apologized. I was almost in tears. The janitor
New employee: Do I have to eat here? Assistant helped me clean it and the manager called the
manager: I’m afraid, you do. maintenance service. I felt so bad!
New employee: OK, I have another question. Can B: Don’t worry! Tomorrow is a new day!
you tell me more about the working hours? Do I Student A: How was your first day at work? Student
have to work weekends? Do I have to work shifts? B: Awful! Horrible!
Assistant manager: You have to work on Saturdays A: Why? What happened?
but you don’t have to work on Sundays. You don’t B: I got lost on the way to work.
have to work shifts. But you have to work overtime A: Are you joking? How did you get lost?
some days. B: I got on the wrong bus.
New employee: I see. It’s fine, I am hardworking and A: No way!
flexible. One last question. Can I call people by first B: I got off the bus and took a taxi. I was very
their names? nervous. I paid a lot of money. It cost me a lot!
Assistant manager: I don’t think it is a good idea. A: But you found the right workplace?
People are highly formal here. You should call them B: I lost my cell phone. I think I left it in the taxi.
by their surnames. Then I couldn’t find the address either.
New employee: Thank you for your advice and A: Oh! What a pity! What did you do then?
guidance. B: I finally gave up and went home.
A: Did you call the company?
5. Reading B: No, I didn’t. They won’t believe it!
This exercise aims at introducing the simple past
tense. Attract your students’ attention to the grammar 7.Before Writing
structure by pointing out to the past forms of the
Positive Adjectives Negative Adjectives
verbs.
exciting boring
1. Yes, he did. His first day on the job was good.
2. He didn’t start work on his first day. He learned interesting Tiring
about his responsibilities and tasks. His manager skilled Unskilled
and colleagues were nice, friendly and helpful. well-paid Badly-paid
The lunch was great. He has good working motivating Repetitive
hours. prestigious stressful
inspirational challenging
6. Discussion Point
Give students some time to find the past forms of the Give your students some time to discuss the negative
given verbs to talk about their first day at work. and positive sides of a job. Encourage them to find
Student B: How was your first day at work? Student different adjectives as well. If they are not currently
A: It was bad. Guess what! I got up late and I missed working, let them choose a job and come up with
the bus. possible problems and advantages to answer the
B: Oh, what a shame! questions.
A: I waited an hour for the next bus. I was nearly an Referring to the adjectives of personality in the
hour late for work. previous module, help your students describe a
B: So what happened? What did you do? boss. You may emphasize the good and the bad
A: I apologized for being late. Fortunately, my characteristics of a boss.
manager was kind and understanding. Positive Negative
B: You are lucky! It doesn’t sound like a bad day! Modest Bossy
A: Wait for the whole story. Respectful Disrespectful
B: I am all ears.
Honest Hypocrite
A: During the lunch break, I spilled coffee on my
computer. Can you believe it? Caring Insensible
Understanding Intolerant

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Give your students some time to describe the given 4. Talking Point
jobs. You can do the first one as an example: This exercise aims at letting students choose proper
patient tolerant ways of apologizing. Let them study “How To
Apologize” section before reading the card. Then
teacher encourage them to role play the situations.
You can also introduce the following sentences:
helpful resoureful Please accept my sincere apologies.
I am so sorry.
8. Writing I will make it up to you.
Drawing upon the newly-learned vocabulary and It won’t happen ever again.
grammar structure of the simple past tense, let your Example:
students write an e-mail describing their first day I am so sorry, I am late. I didn’t hear the alarm clock.
at work / university / school. To make this exercise I was very tired yesterday and I felt ill. I couldn’t
more enjoyable, you can let them send e-mails to wake up in the morning. I promise I won’t be late
your mail address as well. again. I am 1 hour late today, so I can leave work
one hour later than the usual time.
2. 3 You’re Late!
1. To Begin 5. Reading
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and Tell your students that they will read an e-mail from
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the Samantha who had a tough day at work.
module suggests, try to find any kind of related She is asking for advice from her friend. Give your
material that you can bring to class such as stories of students some time to study the questions to find the
mishaps and misfortune, short and simple versions answers in the text.
of Murphy’s Laws. Answers:
1. Her cat was ill so she had to take it
2. What’s The Word? to the vet.
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. 2. Her boss was angry and not understanding.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage He was not an understanding person.
them to use the new words in their own sentences. He warned her angrily.
Answers: 3. She is asking her friend’s opinion.
(in order): 1,5,6,3,4,2 She can’t decide whether to look for another job
or not.
3. Listening
Tell your students that they will listen to three 6. Writing
dialogs. People apologize for being late for work. Let your students study Samantha’s e-mail to her
Give your students some time to study the questions friend in the previous activity to imitate a similar
to find answers while listening. e-mail describing a problem at work/school.
Answers: Hello Jason,
1. They said: “I am sorry, I am late” I feel so bad right now. I spent all night doing my
2. Yes, they did. They all gave reasons. English homework yesterday. My father took me to
3. Only Jane made a promise for the future. She school this morning. I was very sleepy and slept on
said: “I won’t be late again” the way.
Reasons for being late Unfortunately, I left my homework in the car and I
Peter He got soaking wet because of heavy didn’t realize it. My English teacher got angry with
me. She didn’t believe me.
rain.
I felt heartbroken. I called my father, but he was at
Jane She needed money for the train fare work and he couldn’t bring my homework.
and there was a long queue at the ATM. Fortunately, he talked to my teacher and explained
Alan There was a terrible traffic jam. the situation.

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I will hand in my homework tomorrow. I will never 5.Talking Point


forget my homework again. Give your students some time to study the Useful
Take care. Talk to you soon, Language Box section to get hints while comparing
Carla their previous and current jobs.
Examples: I used to work 5 hours a day, but these
2.4 Past & Present days I work 8 hours.
1.To Begin I didn’t use to work on the night shift, but now I am
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and working on the night shift.
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the
module suggests, try to find any kind of related 6. Talking Point
material that you can bring to class such as old and Role plays are instrumental in letting students
new pictures of devices. practice the language which develops their speaking
skills by providing instances of meaningful
2. What’s the word? communication. Give your students some time to
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. “get in the role”. Let them study the questions to get
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage hints while preparing interview questions. Encourage
them to use the new words in their own sentences. your students to use “used to” when asking and
Answers: answering questions.
1=b, 2=d, 3=a, 4=e, 5=c Example:
Reporter: What time did you use to get up before
3. Reading you won the lottery?
Tell your students that they will read a passage Lottery winner: I used to get up at 6 o’clock but now
dealing with changes in the workplace over the last I get up at 8.
twenty or thirty years. Give them some time to study
the questions to find the answers while reading. Then 7. Writing
let them read out the dialog. As an extension of the previous activity, let your
Answers: students to write an article about the interview with
1. Typewriters used to be an the lottery winner for the newspaper.
everyday piece of equipment. Encourage them to emphasize the changes in his life
2. People used to send letters. and by comparing his previous and current lives.
3. No, they don’t. They used to Example:
work fewer hours in the past. How can money change your life? We asked this
question to Martin Sullivan, the lucky lottery winner,
4. Listening and he told us about the changes in his life. Now that
Tell your students that they will listen to a radio he is a rich man who owns his own store, he doesn’t
interview. A man is talking about the old days. Tell have to wake up early to go work. He used to get up
them to take notes while listening to find out about at 6 o’clock to catch the train to work, but these days
changes in his job over the years. he has his own driver.

Answers: 8. Writing
a) Yes, it is. Working as a policeman is more difficult This exercise introduces a graphic describing the
now. percentage of workers who are dissatisfied with
b) their jobs. Give your students some time to study the
Now In the past graphic to make a comparison between the past and
Working as a It didn’t use to be such a present situation of workers.
policeman is a very dangerous job. Example:
In the past, 2 in 10 Americans used to feel stressed
dangerous job. Crimes weren’t as serious.
at work, but now 3 in 4 Americans feel stressed at
People don’t respect People used to respect police work.
police officers. officers.
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Unit 2 – Revision Test Module 4 – Past & Present


Module 1 – The Ideal Interview
A)
A) 1. used to live
1. should go 2. used to
2. doesn’t have to get up 3. used to go
3. mustn’t answer 4. used to sit
4. must / have to 5. used to drink
5. shouldn’t go
B)
B) 1. When she was a chid, she used to live in a small
1. Prohibition village.
2. Strong advice 2. Before she learned to read, her parents used to
3. Lack of Necessity read stories to her.
4. Necessity 3. Tom used to speak French at school, but now he
5. Advice has forgotten.
4. Sandra used to play tennis when she was
Module 2 – First Day On The Job younger, but she prefers to swim now.
5. Before they bought their house, they used to live
A) in an apartment.
1. You mustn’t enter this private area.
2. Must you leave soon?
3. You need to call a plumber.
4. He needn’t send two copies of the contract.
5. You mustn’t use a calculator during an exam.

B)
1. listened
2. cycled
3. prepared
4. played
5. stayed / studied

Module 3 – You’re Late!

A)
1. have to
2. had to
3. have to
4. has to
5. has to

B)
1. went
2. won
3. caught
4. ate
5. arrived

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Unit 3 Tell Me The News 5. Listening


3.1 Small Ads Tell your students that they will listen to five
1. To Begin conversations to match them with the adverts in
activity 3. Let them study the ads again to do the
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and matching activity.
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the
module suggests, try to find any kind of related Answers:
material that you can bring to class such as ads 1. Reading Corner Bookstore
found on products, promotional leaflets, ads from 2. Sports Specials
newspaper and pictures of ads stuck to walls, trees 3. The Hobby Club
and vehicles. 4. Cars for sale
5. Family therapist
2. What’s the word?
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. 6. Writing
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage Students are expected to write an advert to put in
them to use the new words in their own sentences. the local paper. Give them some time to choose
Answers: an option. Introduce the words “sale” and “rent/
1=c, 2=a, 3=e, 4= b, 5= d let” to the class. You may also bring various ads as
examples to encourage them to write similar ones.
3. Reading Example:
Tell your students that the will read the small ads. Luxurious detached house to rent
Give them some time to study the questions to find We want to rent our house because we are moving to
the answers while reading. a different city. Our two-storey detached house has 5
Answers: rooms and a large garden. It’s a furnished house with
1. You must spend 50 euros to enter the prize draw. all the necessary equipment and furniture. We want a
2. You can visit his/her website. security payment/deposit of four month’s rent.
3. You can get a 10% discount if you join Sport
Specials. 7. Talking Point
4. No, you can’t. Role plays are instrumental in letting students
5. It’s off the ring road. practice the language which develops their speaking
skills by providing instances of meaningful
4. Talking Point communication. Give your students some time to
Role plays are instrumental in letting students “get in the role”. As an extension of the previous
practice the language which develops their speaking activity, let them make up a conversation. Give them
skills by providing instances of meaningful some time to study Useful Language Box to get hints
communication. Give your students some time to while calling the advertiser and asking for more
“get in the role”. As an extension of the previous information.
activity, let them imitate a similar dialog. Example:
A: Hello, I am calling about the Hobby Club
4. Talking Point advertisement that I saw in the newspaper yesterday.
As an extension of the previous activity, students B: Yes, what would you like to find out?
are expected to ask further questions about the A: What is your address?
advertisements. Encourage them to use “can” in B: 213 Jordan Street, opposite the Pink movie
questions as well. theater.
Example: A: I’m sorry I didn’t quite catch that . Could you
When can you play backgammon at the Hobby repeat that please?
Club? B: Of course. 213 Jordan Street. Do you know the
How many trial days does Sport Specials offer? Pink movie theater?

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3.2 Have You Heard? 5. Talking Point


1. To Begin As an extension of the previous activity, encourage
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and your students to narrate the given stories by using
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the the adjectives to make the stories more appealing/
module suggests, it is about telling/reporting the interesting.
news. Try to find any kind of related material that Examples: I have finally found my dog, Lucky! You
you can bring to class such as short videos/clips of know, I was looking everywhere for him. He was
famous reporters, groundbreaking news events and missing for a month. I think he ran out of the garden
perhaps documentaries about news casting and I was frightened when I couldn’t find him at
home. My wife was also worried about him. She
2. What’s the word? even put a small ad in the local newspaper.
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage 6. Writing
them to use the new words in their own sentences. This exercise introduces the ways of writing a
Answers: story. Introduce the three parts of a composition:
1=e 2=c 3=a 4=b 5=d introduction, main body/development and
conclusion. This simple and short exercise will pave
3. Listening the way to write longer and more complex essays.
Tell your students that they will listen to an You may let your students do this task as homework
interview between a news reporter and an eye- so that they can work on their writing skills.
witness. Give them some time to study the questions
to find answers while listening. 3.3 Newsflash
1. To Begin
Answers: Draw your students’ attention to the picture and
1. No, she isn’t because she can’t remember the let them discuss the questions. As the name of the
incident. She was frightened and she fainted. She module suggests, try to find any kind of related
is also hesitant. She didn’t talk about the incident material that you can bring to class such as videos/
or her activities. clips of well-known intros of news programs, a few
2. Someone was screaming; the police and an examples of breaking news and reporters’ reactions.
ambulance came to the scene. Someone fell from You can also create a “breaking news” board in the
the balcony/window. class to let your students pin newsflashes on it.
3. Yes, he was. He tried to interview the old lady
but she wasn’t helping him. He thanked her 2. What’s the word?
anyway. Answers:
1 = obituary
4. Reading 2 = fashion news
Tell your students that they will read an article in 3 = business news
the local newspaper telling the story of a 3-year- old 4 = crime news
child saving her mother’s life. Let your students read 5 = entertainment news
the text and encourage them to paraphrase it in their
own words. Introduce the connectors “first/then/and 3. Reading
then/later/finally” to help them narrate the order of Tell your students that they will read a part of a local
events. You may also bring similar news/stories that newspaper report. It tells the story of an earthquake
you find in newspapers to the class. that happened a year ago. Give them some time
to study the questions to find the answers while
reading. Then let them read out the dialog. First, let
them skim the text to look for the answers and then
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Answers: 7. Talking Point


1. Rosanna was preparing breakfast. Alfonso was It’s role play time! Students are expected to carry
working as a police officer. Juan was sitting on out an interview about what happened during the
the porch playing the guitar. earthquake. Give your students some time to study
2. Rosanna was alone in the kitchen. Her husband the Useful Language Box to get hints while asking
and children were sleeping. Alfonso was alone in interview questions.
his car. Juan was with her mother. Example:
3. Yes, they were but they were calm and acted Reporter: What were you doing when the earthquake
sensibly. happened?
Local: I was sleeping on the couch in my living
4. Listening room.
Tell your students that they will listen to an
emergency announcement broadcast by the local 3.4 What Happened?
police at the time of the earthquake. Give them some 1. To Begin
time to study the announcement to complete the Draw your students’ attention to the picture and
missing parts. let them discuss the questions. As the name of the
module asks, students will learn how to narrate
Answer: stories and tell the news. Try to find any kind of
1. immediately related material that you can bring to class such as
2. as quickly phrases/interjections to show surprise, excitement,
3. stop to take fear and mockery.
4. emergency/ this is an You may also bring pictures of people’s faces
5. building showing their feelings and reactions.

5. Writing 2. What’s the word?


You may turn this exercise into a game. Let your Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary.
students form three groups. Divide each group into You may devise vocabulary games and encourage
three groups within themselves and assign the duty them to use the new words in their own sentences.
of writing three parts of a composition. Give each Answers:
group one headline and some time to prepare their 1=b, 2=c, 3=e, 4=d, 5=a
stories.
Example: 3. Listening
Group A: Tell your students that they will listen to two people
Sam (introduction), Julia (main body) and Martin talking about their news. Give them some time to
(conclusion) study the questions and the chart to find the answers
Group B: while listening.
Anna (introduction), Sarah (main body) and Joe Answers:
(conclusion) a) Ken found a suitcase full of money and handed it
Group C: to the police. Somebody stole Jack’s car.
Jake (introduction), Steve (main body) and Laurel b)
(conclusion) Part 1 Part 2
Guess what! What’s up?
6. Listening You will never believe You don’t look very
Tell your students that they will listen to the top
what happened. happy.
news stories. Give them some time to examine the
pictures to choose the picture matching to the stories. You’re kidding! But, That’s terrible.
Answers: 3, 1, 4, 2 that’s amazing! I am really sorry.
Wow! When did it happen?

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4. Talking Point 7. Telling Stories


Students are expected to practice giving and reacting Give your students some time to study the prompts
to the news. You can also get a few pieces of paper to make their own story. They have five minutes to
and write sentences on them as well as adding new prepare their stories.
situations for the game. Example:
Encourage your students to make up stories to talk While I was driving home from work, I saw a
about the news cards. Give them some time to study stranger lying on the pavement. I hesitated at first,
Useful Language Box to get hints to show their but I stopped the car and called the police.
reactions. As a continuation activity, draw the table below on
Example: a piece of paper. Tell them to form groups of five.
A: You won’t believe what happened! Each group gets a paper. They will write one word
B: You look happy! I think it’s good news! A: I won under one column and fold it. Then pass the paper
a vacation in a competition. to the other student. In the end, students will make
B: That’s fantastic! sentences using the given words.
A: I am going to London!
B: I’m very happy for you. I hope you have a great with
time. who where when what
whom
A: Thank you

5. Reading
Before the reading activity, tell your students that
they will ask questions about the story. While
reading, they can underline the important parts that
they want to change into questions.
Example: Where did Henry find the bag?
What was Henry doing when he found the bag? How
did he feel when he saw the bag full of money?

6. Writing
Tell your students that they will write an e-mail
describing an event that has happened to them. They
can choose a story from the module.
Sample e-mail: Dear Martha,
You’ll never believe what happened to me! My
mother bought me a phone and my father bought
me a brand-new bike on my birthday last week. I
didn’t have time to ride the bike until this morning.
I decided to go to the mall to do some shopping. I
went into a store and tried on a green dress. It was
expensive. I left the store and had lunch with my
friends. When we asked for the bill, I realized I had
left my bag somewhere and my phone was in it! We
searched everywhere but couldn’t find it. It was a
terrible day. I feel so sad now! My mother got really
angry. What will I do without my purse and phone?

See you soon, Amy

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Unit 3 – Revision Test B)


Module 1 – Small Ads 1. When she was ten, she was playing the violin.
2. A bright light was shining through the window.
A) 3. When I saw a strange light in the sky, I got
1. is Mary fired? terrified.
2. do you go to work? 4. At 10 p.m., Jack was writing an email to the
3. pen is it? director.
4. did you meet? 5. When I heard a siren, I got panicked.
5. people did Sandra meet?
Module 4 – What Happened?
B)
1. did you see Bill? A)
2. is Sue doing? 1. was looking / saw
3. are they going? 2. cut / was repairing
4. do you play tennis? 3. did not answer / did not know
5. coffee did she drink? 4. were carrying / started
5. saw / were riding
Module 2 – Have You Heard?
B)
A) 1. was listening / was studying.
1. before 2. were still working / left
2. later 3. arrived / was cooking
3. finally 4. was writing / knocked
4. after 5. was doing / visited
5. later

B)
1. before
2. finally
3. before
4. then
5. First

Module 3 – Newsflash

A)
1. Gary was having dinner when his friend called.
2. Mary was cleaning the flat while her husband was
sleeping
3. The students were talking when the teacher
entered the classroom.
4. I broke a plate as I was doing the washing up.
5. Our dog wanted to come inside when it started
to rain.

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Unit 4 Getting Around 4. Talking Point


4.1 Commuting This exercise enables students to discuss the
1. To Begin advantages and disadvantages of having a car. You
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and can also create a board to write the pros and cons
let them discuss the questions. Introduce the word of owning a car. Let your students study Useful
“commuting” (Commuting is regular travel between Language Box to get hints while discussing the
one’s place of residence and place of work) and new topic.
words to keep your students talking and make mind Example: There are many advantages of having
maps to enhance their vocabulary such as “rush a car. Owning a car means freedom. You can go
hour, traffic jam, vehicle, accident, traffic rules” etc. anywhere anytime. Cars are comfortable, but
You can also bring pictures of different means of expensive.
transportation, traffic jam in big cities and people
hurrying to get to work at train/metro stations and 5. Reading
bus stops. Give your students some time to study the table.
Advantages and disadvantages of the different means
2. What’s the word? of transportation are given. You can let your students
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. form groups to participate in a debating contest.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage Example:
them to use the new words in their own sentences. I think the subway is the fastest way to travel in a
Answers: big city, but it is noisy and crowded. Subways are
1=bus, 2=street car, 3=train, 4=car, 5=subway, punctual and the risk of having an accident is low.
6= taxi
6. Discussion Point
3. Listening As an extension of the previous activity, students
Tell your students that they will listen to a morning are expected to express their opinions about the
program on a local radio station. 5 people will call best form of transportation by giving reasons and
the radio station to go live. Students are expected supporting their opinions. Give them some time to
find the names of the people calling and how they study the Useful Language box to get hints.
get to work. Example:
Answers: I think that subways are the best way to commute,
because they are fast and reliable. You do not get wet
Name: Tracy when it’s raining and you do not get trapped in the
How s/he gets to work: by bus traffic jams.
Name: Sam
How s/he gets to work: by train 7. Writing
Name: Lydia Students are expected to prepare a survey/
How s/he gets to work: by subway questionnaire about what people think about the
Name: Bob means of transportation in their city. Give them some
How s/he gets to work: by tram time to come up with their own questions as well as
Name: Sharon using the given adjectives to ask questions.
How s/he gets to work: by car
Example:
3. Which mode of transportation is the safest?
4. Which type of transportation is the cheapest?

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4.2 Traveling By Car let your students listen to the conversation in


1. To Begin activity 4.
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and let Example:
them discuss the questions. As an extra vocabulary Immigration officer: Good morning sir, may I see
activity you may bring pictures of car types, parts your passport, please?
of a car, road services, navigation devices and Traveler: Yes of course officer. Here you are.
road signs. You can also introduce the idea of Immigration officer: Is this your first time in our
transnational travel. You may show the pictures country?
of entry points/border gates of countries and the Traveler: No, this is my second time here.
frequency of travelers. Immigration officer: How long are you planning to
stay? When are you going to leave?
2. What’s the word? Traveler: I am planning to stay for a week. Here is
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. my return ticket. I am going to return on February
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage 22nd.
them to use the new words in their own sentences. Immigration officer: What is your purpose of visit?
Answers: Traveler: I will attend my cousin’s wedding.
1=d 2=b 3=e 4=a 5=c
6. Listening
3. Reading Tell your students that they will listen to a car’s GPS
What does GPS stand for? It stands for Global audio instructions. Give them some time to study the
Positioning System. Give your students some time sentences to complete the missing information while
to study the sentences to match them with the listening.
properties of items on a GPS screen. Answers:
Answers: Please follow this road for 3 kilometers.
9, 2, 8, 6, 4, 5, 1, 3, 7 Get ready to turn left at the next intersection.
Decrease your speed now.
4. Listening You will turn right in 300 meters. Please remain in
Tell your students that they will listen to a the right lane.
conversation between Barbara and an immigration Your destination is 200 meters ahead on the right.
officer at border control. Give them some time to
study the sentences to complete the missing parts. 7. Reading
Answers: In this module, students witness Barbara’s journey.
1. Can I see your passport, please? Yes, of course She was at border control. She passed through.
officer. Here you are. She followed the instructions of the GPS to get to
2. Is this your own car? the hotel. She finally arrived at the hotel. Do you
No it isn’t. It’s a rental car. remember the purpose of her visit? She was going
3. What is the reason for your visit to our country? to attend a conference. She wanted to walk to the
I’m going to a health conference. conference hall but she got lost. Tell your students
4. How long are you staying? that they will read a dialog between Barbara and a
Three days. I have a reservation at the local person. She needs some help. This exercise
Charisma Hotel. aims at providing a sample dialog to ask for and give
directions.
5. Talking Point
Role plays are instrumental in letting students
practice the language which develops their speaking
skills by providing instances of meaningful
communication. Give your students some time to
“get in the role”. As an extension of the previous
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8. Discussion Point 3. Reading


You may bring a tourist map to the class to do If it’s possible, try to bring a few brochures about
this activity or draw an outline of a part of a city. unusual ways of traveling or find larger pictures of
Encourage your students to study the Useful vehicles mentioned in the exercise. Let your students
Language Box to get hints while asking for and examine the brochures first. This exercise aims at
giving directions. improving students’ description skills by means of
Example: using adjectives. At the end of the reading activity,
A: Excuse me, how do I get to the library? Is it far give them some time to write the adjectives used in
from here? the texts to describe a Gondola and a Smart car.
B: Oh, it’s very close. Carry on for 20 meters. Take Answers:
the second turning on your right. You will see the
Gondola Smart car
police station on the left. It’s next to the police
Romantic Emission-free
station.
Unforgettable Electric
Quiet and relaxing Easy to use
9. Writing
Not very expensive Cheap and affordable
Tell your students that they attended the conference
at the Artemis Conference Hall like Barbara and they Encourage your students and give them some time to
wanted to thank the organizers of the conference. study the given questions to discuss these two forms
Encourage your students to write an e-mail to of transportation. This comparison exercise aims at
describe the city they visited and the hospitable introducing “as…as” structure. Let your students get
people they met there as well. used to it by providing more examples.
Sample e-mail: Dear Sir/Madam, Example: I don’t think that a Smart car is as
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing romantic as a gondola.
this e-mail to show my appreciation of your work Venice is as exciting as Rome. Porches are as
and effort. The Healthy Living Conference was very expensive as Ferraris.
successful and beneficial for me personally. It was Do you think that this hotel is as comfortable as a
my pleasure to take part in it. You also gave me the five-star hotel?
opportunity to visit Mexico and spend time meeting
the hospitable people and get to know their culture. I 4. Talking Point
look forward to taking part in future conferences. Students are expected to express their opinions
about the topic of the module: unusual types of
Best Regards, Jane Simmons transportation. Focusing on their own countries, they
need to come up with an example. Give them some
4.3 Unusual Ways Of Traveling time to study the Useful Language Box to get hints.
1. To Begin Example:
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and There are dog sleds in Alaska. These are practical
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the and fast ways of transportation because of the
module suggests, try to find any kind of related heavy snow and ice. They are not always safe and
material that you can bring to class such as various comfortable. It would be great if more convenient,
kinds of unusual transportation, experiences of comfortable and larger vehicles existed.
people who use them and who provide the service.
5. Reading
2. What’s the word? The advertisements for two holiday options
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. complement the topic of the module. They are not
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage only vehicles that enable a person to travel but also
them to use the new words in their own sentences. they offer accommodation.
Answers:
1=d, 2=a, 3=b, 4=e, 5=c

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Give your students some time to examine the ads 4.4 Public Transportation
and to look up unknown vocabulary in a dictionary 1. To Begin
to understand the meaning of the whole text. Then, Draw your students’ attention to the picture and
let them discuss which of these holiday types they let them discuss the questions. As the name of the
would choose by giving the reasons. module suggests, try to find any kind of related
Example: material that you can bring to class such as pictures
I would choose the cruise, because I like swimming of the most popular means of public transportation,
and exploring new coves. The sea always makes me ticket machines, signs and venues. You may also
feel relaxed. enable them to watch short videos/clips of well-
known subway and train stations.
6. Speaking
Tell your students that they are going to book the 2. What’s the word?
holiday that they chose in the previous activity. They Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary.
are expected to ask for further information before You may devise vocabulary games and encourage
they book. Give them some time to decide what they them to use the new words in their own sentences.
are going to ask and how they are going to answer. Answers:
Example: 1. platform gap
A: Good afternoon, I am calling you to get more 2. seat pocket
information about the cruises. 3. guide book
B: Good afternoon, how may I help you? 4. wireless Internet
A: How long does the voyage take? 5. return ticket
B: It takes 10 days. (pictures in order of appearance) 5, 2, 4, 1, 3
A: How many people can stay on the yacht?
B: The yacht holds 20 people. 3. Listening
A: Can I bring my dog? Tell your students that they will listen
B: I am sorry but pets are not allowed. A: What is announcements related to public transportation. Give
the price? them some time to study the sentences to complete
B: It is 600 dollars. the missing parts while listening.
A: When is the next departure date? Then let them write (I) for informational and
B: Next week. On June 27th. (W) for warning announcements.
Answers:
7. Writing 1. mind (W)
Tell your students that they will write a letter to their 2. stop (I)
friends to describe the details of their holiday and 3. stand (W)
invite them as well. 4. change (I)
Sample letter: Dear Luke, 5. gate (I)
I have decided to go on holiday this summer and I 6. seats (W)
want to experience traveling by sea. I found an 7. return (I)
unusual holiday advertisement for a cruise. There 8. connect/seat (I)
will be 20 people on the yacht and the journey will
take 10 days. We will visit new coves and enjoy the 4. Talking Point
silence of the sea. It costs 600 dollars and the nearest Students are expected to express their opinions about
departure date is on June 27th. If you are interested, public transportation services in their town/city.
I want you to join me. I am looking forward to your Give your students some time to study the Useful
answer. Language Box to get hints while discussing the
Lots of love, Kate topic.

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Example:
In my city, the best form of transportation is the
train, because it is fast, cheap and safe. I don’t use
buses because they are crowded and slow. Traveling
economically is the most important thing to me.

5. Speaking
Role plays are instrumental in letting students
practice the language which develops their speaking
skills by providing instances of meaningful
communication. Give your students some time to
“get in the role” and to study Useful Language Box
to get hints.

6. Reading
Tell your students that they will read a text about
a man’s first day without his car. Give them some
time to study the questions to find the answers while
reading.

Answers:
1. Because he wanted to start saving money.
2. It was right next to the grocer’s.
3. A season ticket is cheaper than a daily ticket.
4. He was late by 45 minutes.

7. Writing
Who doesn’t experience a bad journey? Tell your
student to remember, or make up, a bad journey and
write about it. Tell them to give details: Where were
they going? Which type of transportation did they
use? What was bad about the journey? Why did they
choose that kind of transportation?

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Unit 4 – Revision Test Module 4 – Public Transportation


Module 1 – Commuting
A)
A) 1. quickly
1. the largest 2. careful
2. the quickest 3. specially
3. The oldest 4. perfectly
4. the most enjoyable 5. nervous
5. the highest
B)
B) 1. as tall as you
1. the worst 2. as cold as yesterday
2. the most popular 3. as old as
3. the cheapest 4. as nervous as
4. the most valuable 5. as uncomfortable
5. the best

Module 2 – Travelling By Car

A)
1. Stay
2. Don’t shout
3. Turn
4. Slow
5. Don’t worry

B)
1. How
2. Keep
3. miss
4. street
5. system

Module 3 – Unusual Ways Of Travelling

A)
1. quieter
2. stronger
3. more expensive
4. happier
5. better

B)
1. more crowed than
2. more peaceful than
3. earlier than
4. thinner
5. more important than

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Unit 5 International Travel 5. Reading


5.1 Getting Ready Tell your students that they will listen to a
1. To Begin conversation between Amy and Lisa who are getting
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and ready for their holiday. Give your students some
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the time to study the questions to find the answers while
module suggests, try to find any kind of related reading.
material that you can bring to class such as websites Answers:
of embassies, visa requirements and procedures, 1. No, they haven’t. It’s their first time.
passport samples and pictures of a few visa 2. No, they don’t.
application centers and embassies. 3. Yes, I have. 4. 1=c, 2=a, 3=b

2. What’s the word? 6. Discussion Point


Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. Tell your students that they are getting ready for
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage their holiday. Now they need to check what they
them to use the new words in their own sentences. have done so far. Give your students some time to
Answers: study Useful Language Box to get some hints.
1. requires Example:
2. attend A: Tomorrow is the big day! We are leaving in the
3. documents evening! Can you believe it? I have been looking
4. identity forward to this holiday for ages!
5. confirm B: Yes, I am very excited too. I want our holiday to
be perfect. We shouldn’t leave anything here. OK,
3. Listening let’s check! Have you bought a travel guide?
Tell your students that they will listen to the A: Yes, I have.
recorded message from the embassy. Give them
some time to study the questions to find the answers 7. Writing
while listening. Tell your students that they will write an e-mail or
message to their friends who are going on holiday
Answers: with them. Tell them to make sure that they check
1. The visa section is open from Monday to Friday. everything and prepare for the journey ahead. Give
2. The visa section is open for 2 hours on Fridays. students some time to study the question and write
3. Because the identity of the caller cannot about their preparations. Do not forget to introduce a
be confirmed. few examples using present perfect tense.
4. You need to bring all the completed documents Example:
with you and the cost of the visa. Have you cancelled your dentist’s appointment?
5. No, you can’t. You need to pay in cash. Have you checked the weather forecast?
Have you packed your luggage yet?
4. Talking Point
Find a few countries’ different visa requirements for 5.2 Airports and Planes
different nationalities. It is better to inform students 1. To Begin
to search for the countries’ visa requirements before Draw your students’ attention to the picture and
the exercise. let them discuss the questions. As the name of the
module suggests, try to find any kind of related
Example: material that you can bring to class such as pictures
I have a Turkish passport. I can travel to Serbia of airport exteriors, baggage claim area, customs,
without a visa. I need a visa for Malta. It’s difficult monitors and security checks.
to get a visa for the UK.

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2. What’s the word? 6. Reading


Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. Students are expected to learn the questions that
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage can be asked and the procedures at the customs.
them to use the new words in their own sentences. This activity enables them to answer the questions
Answers: of a customs officer. Give them some to study the
1=e questions to prepare their answers.
2=c Example:
3=b Customs officer: Welcome to Malta. May I see your
4=a passport, please?
5=d Tourist: Here it is.
Customs officer: Which country are you coming
3. Reading from?
Tell your students that they will read a passage Tourist: I am coming from Russia.
giving tips for a trouble-free holiday. Before the
exercise, ask students if they have experienced any 7. Discussion Point
problems at airport security. Let them read the four As an extension of the fifth exercise, encourage your
pieces of advice carefully and decide which one is students to create similar incident. Role plays are
the most useful. instrumental in letting students practice the language
Example: I think the first tip is the most useful which develops their speaking skills by providing
because it shows me a way not to leave anything instances of meaningful communication. Give your
behind while preparing. I am usually very forgetful. students some time to “get in the role” and you may
So making a check list is a good idea. also give them a list of items that are not allowed
Encourage your students to discuss the usefulness of while entering to a country.
these tips by giving reasons.
More tips: Do not take unnecessary things with you. 8. Reading
Too much baggage will make you tired and will be Students are expected to check the information
difficult to carry. on the plane’s onboard TV screen to answer the
questions.
4.Reading Answers:
This exercise introduces a picture of a departure 1. Yes, it is.
board. Students are expected to examine the board to 2. It’s 32 C.
look for information. 3. The flight left at 13.30.
Answers: 4. The flight is expected to arrive at 15.45.
a) The Oslo flight leaves from gate C4.
b) The flight to Hong Kong leaves at 9.05. 5.3 Having A Great Time
c) The flight number of the plane to Frankfurt 1. To Begin
is LN3211. Draw your students’ attention to the picture and
d) Flights to London, New York, Buenos Aires let them discuss the questions. As the name of the
and Rome are delayed. module suggests, try to find any kind of related
material that you can bring to class such as pictures
5. Listening of famous holiday destinations, guides to city
Tell your students that they will listen to the breaks/escapes as well as short videos promoting
conversations at the customs. Give them some these kinds of places. You may also find articles on
time to study the questions to find answers while the web titled “20 places to visit before you die” and
listening. bring them to the class. You can ask your students
Answers: to bring pictures that they took while they are on
1=c 2=a / c / e 3=b 4=c 5=a holiday too.

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2. What’s the word? 5. Reading


Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. ATM: Automated Teller Machines Answers:
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage 1. Select language.
them to use the new words in their own sentences. 2. Welcome. Please insert your card.
Answers: 3. Please enter your P.I.N. Press Enter to continue.
1=b, 2=d, 3=e, 4=a, 5=c 4. Cash withdrawal Deposit
Balance Enquiry Transfer
3. Listening Cash advance
Tell your students that they will listen to a 5. Select an account
conversation between Len and Brenda about their Savings Credit card Other
activities in Prague. Give them some time to study 6. Select an amount or enter another amount
the questions to find the answers while listening. and press OK
Answers: 7. Would you like a receipt for this transaction?
1. Brenda has been shopping. Len has been 8. Select Menu for another service, or select Exit to
exploring the castle. receive your card.
2. Yes, they did.
3. She bought a new outfit, a handbag and shoes. 6. Talking Point
4. They are going to the ATM. Example:
A: Thank you for helping me. Let me introduce
4. Talking Point myself. I am Kate.
Role plays are instrumental in letting students B: I am Julia. Nice to meet you, Kate. Are you new
practice the language which develops their speaking in town?
skills by providing instances of meaningful A: Yes, I am. I’m here for my summer holiday.
communication. Give your students some time to B: That’s nice! How long are you staying in Paris?
“get in the role” and to study the Useful Language A: I am staying for two weeks.
Box to get hints. B: Where are you staying?
Example: A: I am staying at the Star hotel.
A: John, you are late! B: Where are you from?
B: I know. I am so sorry. I have been walking around A: I am from London.
the city. I lost the track of time. B: Have you come here alone or with your family?
A: Oh, I think you had a good time then. Where have A: I’ve come here alone. My parents are working, so
you been? What have you been doing? they couldn’t come.
B: I have visited the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre B: You are lucky then! Have you visited Notre
museum. I have also been doing some shopping. Dame?
Look what I’ve bought! A purple dress! A: I haven’t visited it yet, but I am planning to go
A: It looks nice. How much did you pay for it? there tomorrow.
B: It’s not very expensive. Anyway, what have you B: Are you interested in history and art?
been doing? A: Yes, for sure.
A: I have been waiting for you for 2 hours! B: Then you should visit the modern art museum as
B: I am so sorry. well.
A: I’m kidding! I have been enjoying the great views A: Would you like to come with me?
of the river on a Seine cruise. B: Why not! I can also show a few nice places
B: I am glad that you had a good time. around the city. Tourists generally don’t know these
A: I surely did. By the way, I am hungry. Let’s go places.
out to have a nice dinner.
B: I saw a nice restaurant by the river. Why don’t we
go there?
A: That sounds nice.

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7. Writing
Dear Mary, Give them some time to study the questions to find
Hi! How’s it going? I’m having a great time here in the answers while reading. Then let them read out
Paris. Let me tell you what I’ve been doing. It has the passage.
been two days since I came here. I am having the Answers:
best time of my life! I have visited a lot of historical 1. It has been an important city for more than 1,500
places and museums so far. Of course, I have visited years.
the Eiffel Tower. I have taken a lot of pictures. I have 2. It became the European Capital of Culture in
bought a surprise present for you! I haven’t seen 2010.
Notre Dame yet, but I plan to go there tomorrow. I 3. Agatha Christie and Barbara Nadel have written
have also met a lot of nice people here. People are books based in Istanbul.
kind and friendly. I have already made a few friends. 4. The first detective Çetin Ikmen novel appeared in
That’s all for now! 1999.
See you soon, 5. She wrote the novel while she was staying at the
Kate Pera Palas Hotel in Istanbul.

5.4 Capital Of Culture 4. Talking Point


1. To Begin Role plays are instrumental in letting students
Istanbul was chosen to be the European Capital of practice the language which develops their speaking
Culture in 2010. Draw your students’ attention to skills by providing instances of meaningful
the picture and let them discuss the questions. As the communication. Give your students some time to
name of the module suggests, try to find any kind “get in the role” and to study the Useful Language
of related material that you can bring to class such Box as well as the example dialog.
as various pictures of historical and cultures sites/
venues in İstanbul, promotional videos dedicated 5. Listening
to the city and some information about what the Tell your students that they will listen to two dialogs
European Capital of Culture is. You can also and give them some time to study the questions to
encourage your students to look for information on find answers while listening.
the web before coming to class. Answers:
1. She is doing research about Turkey.
2. What’s the word? 2. Yes, they have.
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. 3. They went to Istanbul 2 years ago.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage 4. She is on vacation in Paris.
them to use the new words in their own sentences. 5. She returns on Saturday.
Answers:
1=c 2=a 3=d 4=e 5=a 6. Talking Point
Sample dialog:
3. Reading A: I have called Pete but he is not answering his
Tell your students that they will read an article about phone. Have you seen him?
a city, Istanbul. As a pre-reading activity, ask them B: I haven’t seen him since we went to the London
what they know about the city. You can also create a Eye in the morning. He left me there. A: Did he tell
board and give different ideas for exploring Istanbul you where he was going?
and let your students do some research about them. B: Nope. But I think he wanted to do some shopping.
They can bring pictures, and short texts to pin to the A: I also cannot find Rod.
board. B: I know where he is. He has gone on a city tour.
He will return soon.
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B: Jackie and Sarah have been to Covent Garden.


They have walked for a long time. They are
exhausted and resting in their room. By the way,
have you seen Penny?
A: Yes, I have. She has gone to Trafalgar Square to
take some pictures.
B: Oh, that’s nice. I’ve already seen it and taken a lot
of nice pictures.
A: Everybody has gone out! I haven’t visited
anywhere yet. I feel tired. I need to take a rest now.
B: OK. We are all meeting at the restaurant to have
dinner at 7 o’clock. I can wake you up. A: Thank
you. See you soon then.

7. Writing
Let your students read the scenario and give them
some time to think about what they are going to
write.
Sample e-mail: Dear Joe,
I am sorry I haven’t written to you earlier. I have
been very busy since I came here.
I arrived in Paris on Saturday and I have been here
for a week. I am currently staying at a nice hotel but
I am planning to rent a small room in a shared house
near the city center. I haven’t had time to explore
the city, because I have been studying very hard to
improve my French.
However, I have seen a few of the famous tourist
attractions such as the Eiffel Towel and Notre Dame.
I have enjoyed the river Seine too. I hope you are
doing fine. Take care of yourself. I miss you very
much!

Write to me soon,
Martha

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Unit 5 – Revision Test Module 4 – Capital Of Culture


Module 1 – Getting Ready
A)
A) 1. since
1. ‘ve just had 2. for
2. has already seen 3. for
3. has already left 4. since
4. have just arrived 5. Since
5. haven’t told him yet
B)
B) 1. since
1. gone 2. for
2. gone 3. since
3. been 4. for
4. gone 5. for
5. been

Module 2 – Airports & Planes

A)
1. Have you ever ridden a horse?
2. Have you ever been to California?
3. Have you ever run a marathon?
4. Have you ever spoken with a famous person?
5. Have you ever eaten Japanese food?

B)
1. haven’t seen him today.
2. she hasn’t worked hard this term.
3. it hasn’t snowed a lot this winter.
4. haven’t won a lot games this season.
5. haven’t read the newspaper

Module 3 – Having A Great Time

A)
1. Have you been playing
2. has broken
3. Have you been working
4. Have you ever worked
5. has appeared

B)
1. haven’t been waiting
2. ‘ve lost / Have you seen
3. ‘ve been reading / haven’t finished
4. has she gone
5. hs stopped

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Unit 6 Health And Safety 5. Reading


6.1 Safety At Home This exercise introduces a leaflet produced by the
1. To Begin Fire Department as a part of a National Safety At
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and Home Campaign. If possible, you may find similar
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the leaflets produced by the authorities in your own
module suggests, try to find any kind of related country, or general safety instructions for the home.
material that you can bring to class such as home Give your students some time to study the questions
safety rules, possible accidents, emergency and first to find the answers in the text.
aid procedures. Answers:
1. The main aim of this leaflet is to raise awareness
2. What’s the word? to prevent accidents at home, especially fire.
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. 2. The cause of the fire was electrical.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage 3. The fire department advises people to call the
them to use the new words in their own sentences. local fire prevention officer to get advice on
Answers: keeping their homes safe and to buy a smoke
1=b 2=d 3=e 4=a 5=c alarm.

3. Listening 6. Writing
Tell your students that they will listen to a Sample dialog:
conversation between Tony and Maria. Give them Reporter: What time did the fire start?
some time to study the questions to find the answers Witness: It started at about 2 am.
while listening. Reporter: Where were you and what did you see?
Answers: Witness: I was watching TV and I heard screams. I
1. Maria has dyed her eyelashes and her eyes immediately went out and saw the house burning.
are burning. Reporter: Do you know how many people were in
2. Tony tells Maria to rinse her eyes without the house?
soap and then use eye drops. Witness: Yes, I do. There was nobody at home. I am
close friends with the Smith family and I know that
4. Talking Point they went to visit their daughter in London.
Give your students some time to think about the Reporter: What did you do when you saw the fire?
common accidents that can happen at home. Let Witness: I called the fire department and the police.
them study the Useful Language Box to get hints Reporter: When did the police and the ambulance
while talking. arrive?
Example: Witness: They arrived 10 minutes later. Reporter: So
1. Sharp tools such as a knife nobody got hurt?
2. Burns and scalds Witness: Thank God, they weren’t at home!
3. Choking or suffocating Reporter: Do you know what caused the fire?
4. Poisoning Witness: I think there was electrical fault in the
5. Falling objects garden lights.

On my mother’s birthday, I wanted to make a 7. Writing


surprise cake for her. I bought the necessary Becoming reporters, students are expected to write
ingredients at the supermarket and started to bake the a short report describing what happened during the
cake. I turned on the oven and left it to heat while I fire. You can bring newspaper samples to show them
was making the cake. I somehow forgot that it might as examples. Encourage them to use linking words
be hot and touched it with my bare hands. I got a (so, then, and then, later, finally) to focus on the
serious burn. My mother came home and took me to order of events.
hospital. It wasn’t a nice surprise after all.

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You can also turn this exercise into a news contest. A: What do you usually do when you get ill?
The one whose report gets the most attention will be B: I take natural remedies. I am in favor of
the winner. You may create a badge “reporter of the alternative medicine.
year” and give it to your student. A: Have you seen a doctor for your health
complaints?
6.2 Keeping Healthy B: Yes, I have. I had a checkup last year. The results
1. To Begin were fine.
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and A: Do you take any medication? B: No.
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the A: What is your health problem?
module suggests, try to find any kind of related B: I have a painful headache and insomnia.
material that you can bring to class such as A: I think it might be because of stress. Melissa tea
brochures and pictures of health centers, alternative and vitamins will make you feel better.
medicines and pharmacies. B: I haven’t tried Melissa tea yet.
A: Why don’t you go on vacation? Perhaps a city
2. What’s the word? break will do you good.
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. B: I have a very busy work schedule.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage A: You obviously need to take a break. You should
them to use the new words in their own sentences. pay more attention to your eating habits and exercise
Answers: routine. You should take long walks by the river
1=c 2=d 3=b 4=e 5=a in the evenings. You should also take vitamin
supplements and drink sage tea.
3. Listening B: Thank you, Mr. Rossman. I’ll follow your advice.
Tell your students that the will listen to three people
talking about health care. Give them some time 5. Reading
to study the questions to find the answers while You can bring a few samples or brochures of vitamin
listening. supplements. If you have internet access, find a few
Answers: blogs that deal with the issue and show them to your
1. The first person goes to the doctor only when students.
she is very ill. Tell your students that they will read a magazine
2. He exercises regularly to prevent illnesses. article about vitamin supplements. Give your
3. As long as she doesn’t do exercises and has students some time to do study the questions to find
an unhealthy diet, she cannot lose weight. the answers while reading.
She hates exercising and loves eating. It’s not Answers:
probable that she will lose weight successfully. 1. 30% of Americans get enough calcium from
their diets.
4. Talking Point 2. No, it doesn’t.
Role plays are instrumental in letting students 3. to help you lose weight and beat stress.
practice the language which develops their speaking 4. They can have a healthy diet and do
skills by providing instances of meaningful regular exercise.
communication.
Give your students some time to “get in the role” and 6. Talking Point
give them some time to study the Useful Language Drawing upon what they have learned so for in the
Box to get hints. module, students are expected to give their opinion
Example dialog: and discuss the ways of keeping healthy. Give your
A: Welcome Mr. Parson. I will ask you a few students some time to study the Useful Language
questions. Please take a seat. Box to get hints while talking.
B: Thank you. Example:
A: How often to do you get ill? You shouldn’t eat junk food.
B: I think I get ill quite often. Smoking is bad for you.

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7. Writing 4. Talking Point


You can bring pictures of various vitamin Role plays are instrumental in letting students
supplements to the class and let your students practice the language which develops their speaking
examine what is written on their boxes/ bottles. By skills by providing instances of meaningful
doing so, you can give them a general idea about communication. Give your students some time to
what questions they can ask to get the details of a “get in the role” and study the Useful Language Box
vitamin supplement. Introduce the scenario to your to get hints. As an extension of the previous activity,
students and let them write an e-mail. let them imitate a similar dialog.

6.3 Ask Your GP 5. Reading


1. To Begin You may find advertisements for so called “healthy”
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and drinks or foods to bring to the class. You can let your
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the students examine the ingredients that are contained
module suggests, try to find any kind of related in those products and discuss whether they are as
material that you can bring to class such as pictures healthy as they claim to be.
referring to the illnesses, minor and major diseases, Let your students read the advertisement for a
symptoms as well as types of health care services new health drink. Give your students some time to
and alternative medicines. do study the questions to find the answers while
reading.
2. What’s the word? Answers:
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. 1. To find out all the benefits people get from
Explain what minor ailments are and let them match the drink.
the pictures with the illnesses. 2. Parents are worried because there is too
Answers: much sugar in sodas.
1= cold 3. Because Truly Fruity only contains natural
2= cough sugars. It does not contain excessive sugar,
3= backache additives and E products (E2, E7).
4= headache
5= toothache 6. Reading
6= sore throat Draw your students’ attention to the label and
7= flu give them some time to study the questions to find
8= stomachache answers while reading.
Answers:
3. Listening 1. (from top left to down right)
Tell your students that they will listen to a 5-1-2
conversation between Mrs. Evans and her doctor. 3-6-4
Give your students some time to study the questions 2. It was made on August 2014.
to find the answers while listening. 3. It should be drunk by 2016.
Answers:
1. Because she has a terrible cough and sore throat. 7. Listening
2. She has a temperature. She also feels very Tell your students that they will listen to a
tired because she cannot sleep well at night. conversation between two friends, Andy and Mike.
3. He prescribed some medicine and a vitamin syrup. Give them some time to study the questions to find
She should take the cough medicine twice a day the answers while listening.
and the vitamins once a day after breakfast. a) He suggests doing sport in the evenings to get
fit and to start a healthy life.
b) No he wasn’t, because Mike hates exercising.

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8. Discussion Point Answers:


Give your students some time to understand the 1. If Mary doesn’t go camping with her friends,
scenario. You can ask them basic comprehension she will decorate her house.
questions to make sure that they understand what is 2. Mary can escape while the bear eats Bob.
expected of them. Then draw their attention to the 3. They will watch the sunset.
Useful Language Box to get hints. You may also 4. If that bear sees me, I will be in trouble.
explain the term “couch potato” and help them with
unfamiliar words as well. 4. Reading
You can use this reading activity to practice different
9. Writing types of reading with your students: reading for gist/
Sample note: skimming, scanning for specific information/detail,
Dear Sam, for understanding.
Don’t tell me that you have forgotten our gym class! Let your students try different modes of reading and
We will start a new exercise program tomorrow. help them with unknown vocabulary while they are
Meet me outside the club at 6 pm. We have a very doing the task.
busy schedule. Don’t be late; I don’t want to miss Answer:
anything. A)
See you soon, 1. He was at the campsite office.
Jacob 2. She might think that he was lying or trying to
get some attention.
6.4 Out And About 3. It was at the toilet block.
1. To Begin
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and let B) Encourage your students to retell the story as if it
them discuss the questions. You can also introduce happened to them.
some new words to keep them talking and make
mind maps to enhance their vocabulary such as 5. Talking Point
the names of equipment seen in the picture, wild Explain the scenario to your students and draw their
animals and adjectives describing feelings such as attention to the Useful Language Box to get hints
excitement, fear and surprise. while preparing what they are going to say. You
can provide a list of things that they can take while
2. What’s the word? going camping such as a sleeping bag, a compass,
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. a lighter, canned food, a first aid kit, a tent and a
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage pocket knife. Students are expected to make a role
them to use the new words in their own sentences. division to provide the items on their list. You may
Answers: bring pictures of activities that can be done during
1. camping stove a camping trip and let your students watch a short
2. map video of camping experience.
3. tent
4. first aid kit 6. Listening
5. bandage Tell your students that they will listen to a
6. compass conversation between Mary and her mother who is
7. sleeping bag worried about her. Give them some time to study the
questions to find answers while listening.
3. Listening Answers:
Tell your students that they will listen two friends 1. If they get lost while driving there, they will
discussing going to a camping trip. Give your spend the night at a motel and then they will
students some time to study the questions to find the ask someone to give them directions.
answers while listening. 2. Her friend Bob will drive her to the nearest
doctor’s.

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7. Discussion Point
Let your students continue the conversation from
the previous exercise. Encourage your students to
look at the prompts to help them talk about possible
problems that may occur during their trip.
Sample Answers:
Mother: What will you do if it rains?
Mary: We have water-proof tents but if it rains too
much, we will pack our things and drive to the
nearest hotel.
Mother: What will you do if you run out of food?
Mary: There are a lot of small stores at the entrance
to the camping site. I am sure we will find something
to eat and drink.

8. Reading
You can also find similar brochures describing camp
sites or national parks in your own country. If it’s
possible, bring them to the class, or at least find
pictures of them, to show them to your students.
Let them read the text and help them with unknown
vocabulary while they are doing the task. Give them
some time to study the questions to find answers
while reading.
You can also discuss what kind of information
should be included in these kinds of brochures.
Answers:
a) There are 13 campsites.
b) The park is open all year long. You can
go camping anytime you want.
c) You will pay 10 to 23 dollars per night.

9. Writing
At the end of the module, students are expected
to reflect what they have learned so far using
vocabulary considering weather, the food, their
companions and activities.

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Unit 6 – Revision Test Module 4 – Capital Of Culture


Module 1 – Safety At Home
A)
A) 1. Don’t worry / am
1. are shown 2. will
2. are caused 3. calls / will you take
3. was damaged 4. find / will tell
4. were invited 5. will be / am not
5. is made
B)
B) 1. I will be happy if you came to my birthday party.
1. Who invented the telephone? 2. What will you do if you get ill?
2. How is glass made? 3. Will you play football if it rains?
3. When was America discovered? 4. You will fail if you don’t study hard.
4. What is steel used for? 5. I will prepare the dinner if I come home early.
5. When was the television invented?

Module 2 – Keeping Healthy

A)
1. allow her to go
2. want to go
3. to buy
4. warned me not to drive
5. to be

B)
1. Do you want me to lend you some money?
2. I want you to know the truth.
3. He offered to carry her bag.
4. She refused to tell him her name.
5. My brother promised to help me with my
homework.

Module 3 – Ask Your GP

A)
1. suggested going
2. finished cleaning
3. considered going
4. admitted stealing
5. enjoy talking

B)
1. stopping
2. paying
3. going
4. going
5. going

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Unit 7 The World Around Us communication. Give your students some time to
7.1 Technology “get in the role” and study the Useful Language Box
1. To Begin to get hints. Explain the scenarios to your students
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and and help them with unknown vocabulary.
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the
module suggests, try to find any kind of related 5. Listening
material that you can bring to class such as new Tell your students that they will listen to a radio
technological devices, tablets, new kindles, selfie program hosting an interior designer talking about
sticks and augmented reality glasses. the latest technological developments in houses.
Give your students some time to read the sentences
2. What’s the word? and guess whether they are true of false. Then let
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. them listen to the transcript to check their guesses.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage Answers:
them to use the new words in their own sentences. 1. T
Let them match the pictures to the sentences 2. T
describing them. 3. T
Answers: 1, 4, 2, 5, 3 4. T
5. T
3. Reading 6. F
Ask your students if they are familiar with the term 7. F
“e-readers” and introduce it. Tell your students that
they will read a text about e- readers. Give them 6. Reading
some time to study the questions to find the answers This exercise introduces an instruction manual for
while reading. a technological device. Encourage your students to
Help them with unknown vocabulary. Then let them read the text quietly first to find the answers of the
read out the text. You can also encourage them to questions. Then let them share their answers with the
paraphrase the text using their own words. class. It is also a good idea to bring a few examples
Answers: of instruction manuals belonging to different devices
1. Advantages: E-readers are convenient and give us to examine the basic and common information found
access to almost limitless reading material. Because in them.
we can store over 1000 books in it.
Disadvantages: They are not cheap. If the charge 7. Talking Point
expires you cannot use them. You need to charge Explain the scenario to your students and give them
them. It can be difficult to read them in bright some time to study Useful Language Box to get hints
sunlight. while preparing what questions they will ask.
2. One of the advantages of having an e-reader is They are doing a research on cell phone use among
that you can have instant access to all the books that young people.
you want to read. You can pay and download many Sample questions:
books online. However, book lovers want to have When did you get your first phone? How often do
bookshelves to display their books and to add new you use your phone?
books to their collection. Thus, having an e-reader is Have you ever left your phone at home? How was
something mechanical. your day?
3. No, I don’t have an e-reader and I don’t want to
buy one.

4. Talking Point
Role plays are instrumental in letting students
practice the language which develops their speaking
skills by providing instances of meaningful

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8. Writing famous people, traditional clothes and food as well


Hey Joe, as historical places.
I am going to buy a new smartphone today. I saw a
special offer at Teletechno store. They made 20% 4. Listening
discount. Why don’t you consider buying one as Tell your students that they will listen to a
well? I will go there at 10 am. I really want you to conversation between two friends, Tony and Mary
come with me. Perhaps we can do something later. about Tony’s vacation plans to China and Mary’s
Meet me in front of the store at 10 am. wish to visit China as well. Let your students study
See you soon, Luke the questions to find the answers while listening.
Answers:
7.2 Our Wonderful World 1. Because she is moving and it costs a lot of money.
1. To Begin So she can’t spare any money for a vacation.
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and 2. Because she has a Chinese friend who has
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the told her many things about her country. Mary
module suggests, try to find any kind of related is curious about them.
material that you can bring to class such as the 3. She would have problems with the food.
natural wonders of the world, exotic and wild
animals, natural reserves, geographical features and 5. Talking Point
landforms. a) Role plays are instrumental in letting students
practice the language which develops their speaking
2. What’s the word? skills by providing instances of meaningful
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. communication. Give your students some time to
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage “get in the role”. Explain them the scenario and
them to use the new words in their own sentences. make it sure that they have understood.
Let your students match the pictures with the words. Example:
Answers: A: Do you have any plans for the summer?
7, 8, 3, 2, 1, 5, 6, 4 B: I have many plans but unfortunately I don’t have
any money.
3. Reading A: You are funny! Where would you go if you had
Tell your students that they will read two articles money?
about China. They are expected to prepare some B: If I had enough money to go abroad, I would go
questions about the texts. to New York.
Example: A: Why? What would you do there?
1. What is the official name of China? B: I would visit the Statue of Liberty and MOMA. I
2. Is China the most crowded country in the world? would go Times Square and Broadway. I would take
3. How many people are living in China? a picture of the city at the top of the Empire State
4. What is the capital of China? building.
1. What are the names of some festivals celebrated A: Sounds like a nice trip mate! B: It’s my dream!
in China? b) Example:
2. When does the Lantern festival occur? A: What would you do if you didn’t like the
3. What is a traditional food eaten during festivals? weather?
4. During which festival are boats raced? B: I would spend a few days there and then I would
return.
You can find more information about the tourist A: What would you do if you didn’t like food?
attractions, cultural and historical places/sights in B: I would buy some crackers and biscuits.
China to let your students talk about visiting these
places. If your students are interested, you may
also create a “Chinatown” board to pin up more
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6. Writing neck; if he likes garlic; if he likes bright light.


If you have access to the Internet, you can show a 4. You should not invite him/her to your house.
few websites to your students where they can find
real e-pals. Encourage them to practice English 4. Talking Point
more. Our lives are so intertwined with mythology, myths
Let your students study the sample e-mail to get and legends have always been a part of our culture.
some hints to write a similar one. Introduce the Mythical creatures are often depicted in books,
scenario and help them with unknown words while movies and paintings. Let your students bring
they are doing the task. pictures of mythical creatures they know and talk
about what they know about them. Encourage them
7.3 Myths And Legends to ask questions using the given prompts.
1. To Begin
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and 5. Reading
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the Give your students some time to read the story and
module suggests, try to find any kind of related answer the questions. As scary as they are, ghost
material that you can bring to class such as accounts stories or stories about supernatural events are
of various national/local myths and legends, the always exciting and terrifying at the same time. If
characteristics of these myths, superstitions, and your students are interested, you can let them narrate
depictions of supernatural beings. Introduce the new these kinds of stories in the class.
vocabulary used in these materials to the class. Answers:
1. Because he felt cold.
2. What’s the word? 2. Because his computer was on although he
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. had turned it off.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage
them to use the new words in their own sentences. 6. Reading
Answers: Answers:
1=d 2=a 3=b 4=c 5=e 1=c 2=a 3=e 4=f 5=g 6=h
7=b 8=d
3. Listening
As a pre-listening activity, ask your students what 7. Talking Point
they know about vampires or if they know anything Superstition is an amusing topic for discussion.
about them at all. You may refer to a TV series, You can find many lesson aids ranging from texts,
famous movies and books about vampires. You quizzes, videos to visual materials. You can also
may also bring a few pictures depicting vampires. create a “superstitions” board and let your students
Moreover, there are also some people who believe in bring materials. As superstitions vary from culture to
the existence of vampires of claim themselves to be culture, you may look for different superstitions as
vampires. well.
You may find more information searching the Let you students study the Useful Language Box to
internet. get hints before they are prepared to talk.
Tell your students that they will listen to a radio
program about vampires. Give them some time Example:
to study the questions to find the answers while In my country a lot of people believe that walking
listening. under a ladder brings bad luck.
Answers:
1. It was set in the town of Whitby.
2. They believe that vampires sleep in coffins
during the day, that they drink people’s blood
and that they can turn into bats.
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8. Writing • Personality change


In order to improve creative writing skills of • Ringing in the ears
students, this exercise enables them to complete an Loss of appetite
unfinished story. Tell your students that they will • Intense headaches
continue the story in exercise 5. You can turn this
activity to a contest and the one whose story arouses 4. Talking Point
fear, excitement or suspense wins. Let your students 1. Encourage your students to look for stories about
decide which story is the most appalling one. people being struck by lightning. Moreover, tell
Prepare a badge “writer of the week” and give it to them that in movies and comics, it is generally
the winner. believed that lightning grants people power (“Flash”
and “Lightning Lad”). Ask them what they think
7.4 Extreme Weather about this.
1. To Begin 2. Drought, flood, storm, hurricane, tornado, fog,
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and blizzard, hail
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the 3. Let your students talk about their experiences of
module suggests, try to find any kind of related extreme weather conditions if they have had any.
material that you can bring to class such as pictures, 4. You should find shelter immediately. You
news and videos of disasters caused by weather shouldn’t stand under a tree. You should avoid being
conditions, emergency situations and first aid close to power lines. If you can’t find a solid shelter,
practices. you should get in a car (close the windows, don’t
touch anything and don’t turn on the radio). You
2. What’s the word? shouldn’t touch anything metal or electrical. You
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. should wear rubber boots.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage 5. If I were lost in fog, I would stand still and not
them to use the new words in their own sentences. move. I would scream!
Answers:
1. thunderstorms 5. Talking Point
2. struck Explain the scenario to your students. They receive a
3. injured telegram asking for help. Your students run a rescue
4. symptom team and they need to find the lost people. They can
5. suffers only carry 5 things in their rescue bags. Help them
with unknown vocabulary while they are looking
3. Reading at the list of possible items that they can take. Give
Students will read a recording telling the symptoms them some time to decide which items they will take
people experience after being struck by lightning. by giving their reasons.
You may find short texts describing how to survive a Example: Blanket- to keep people warm
lightning strike.
You may also bring pictures of people struck by 6. Listening
lightning. Oh, don’t forget to mention Clark Kent Tell your students that they will listen to a dialog
and Storm from X-men! between Mike and Irene and give them some time to
Give your students some time to study the symptoms answer the questions.
to find the answers while listening. Help them with Answers:
unknown vocabulary. 1. Louise is ill.
Answers: 2. He said “she might die / she’s not waking up / she
• Short-term memory loss doesn’t look good”.
• Slower reaction time 3. Perhaps she got lost and fainted. It was cold
Forgetfulness outside and she got frostbite.
Throwing up (vomiting) 4. Yes, they will. They said they have enough
• Dizziness blankets.
High fever
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7. Speaking
Role plays are instrumental in letting students
practice the language which develops their speaking
skills by providing instances of meaningful
communication.
Explain the scenario to your students and make sure
that they understand what is expected of them. Help
them with unknown vocabulary.
Give your students some time to “get in the role”
and to study the Useful Language Box to get hints
where preparing.

8. Writing
As an extension of the previous activity, students are
expected to complete an e-mail that describes what
happened before they were rescued.

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Unit 7 – Revision Test B)


Module 1 – Technology No set answers.

A) Module 4 – Capital Of Culture


1. The man who answered the phone told me you
were away. A)
2. The waiter who served us was very impatient and 1. old enough
rude. 2. too late
3. The building which was destroyed in the fire has 3. warm enough
now been rebuilt. 4. enough vocabulary
4. The people who were arrested have now been 5. enthusiastic enough
released.
5. The bus which goes to the airport runs every half B)
hour. 1. was too hot to eat.
2. was too heavy to move.
B) 3. isn’t warm enough to woor in winter.
1. where we can have a really good meal? 4. isn’t wide enough for four people.
2. where I can buy some postcards? 5. was too high to climb over.
3. where she bought it form?
4. where we had the car repaired?
5. where Tom is staying?

Module 2 – Our Wonderful World

A)
1. would be / lost
2. sold / wouldn’t get
3. would happen / pushed
4. did / would feel
5. walked / would be

B)
1. knew
2. wouldn’t buy
3. lived
4. would taste
5. wouldn’t be

Module 3 – Myths & Legends

A)
1. found
2. wasn’t
3. rings
4. were
5. is

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Unit 8 The People Around Us B: Don’t tell me that you’re not coming!
8.1 Colleagues A: No, I am still on for tonight, but can we meet at
1. To Begin 9.30 pm at the restaurant?
Draw your students’ attention to the picture B: Sure, no problem!
and let them discuss the questions. As the name A: Thank you. Then I’ll see you tonight. B: See you
of the module suggests, try to find any kind of soon.
related material that you can bring to class such
as stereotypes in the work place, different types of 5. Reading
friends and levels of relationships (acquaintances, Give your students some time to read the story
colleagues, close friends, family members etc.) and help them with unknown vocabulary. Then
encourage them to paraphrase the story. You may
2. What’s the word? ask them if they have ever experienced a similar
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. situation and what their reaction was.
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage Students are expected to find ways of apologizing.
them to use the new words in their own sentences. You can give them a few examples:
Answers: I am sorry for
1=e 2=d 3=b 4=a 5=c What I did was utterly wrong It was rude of me to
I do apologize for
3. Listening I must apologize for
Tell your students that they will listen to three I’d like to apologize for I’m ashamed of
messages left on Anna’s answering machine. Please, forgive me for Excuse me for
They are expected to complete the table with the I’m terribly sorry for
details of these messages. Please, accept my sincere apologies for
Answers:
Let your students write an e-mail to Mr. Miller to
Message From Relationship
Subject apologize to him.
with Anna
Confirmation
of tomorrow’s Sample e-mail:
1. Belinda Colleague dinner plans Dear Mr. Miller,
I can’t express how sorry I am for sending you
an unkind e-mail. I do apologize for my rude
Approval of a remarks. I’m terribly sorry. Please accept my sincere
project
2. Brian Colleague proposal and apologies. I am feeling so embarrassed right now.
meeting I hope you will forgive me and give me another
chance to work with you. I will do anything to make
Breakfast up for my mistake.
3. Bill Colleague/ meeting with
new clients
Plant Boss Kind regards,
Janie Carlson
1. Belinda said that she would meet her outside
the bank at eight. 6. Talking Point
2. Brian said that Mr. Plant liked their proposal. As an extension of the previous activity, students
3. Bill Plant said that he needed Anna in a are expected to talk about what happened in the
breakfast meeting with some new clients. interview and sending an unfortunate e-mail
afterwards. Let them study the Useful Language Box
4. Talking Point to get hints while preparing for the role. Encourage
Sample conversation: them to express their feelings while narrating the
A: Hi, Belinda. It’s me, Anna. B: Oh, hello Anna. story. Moreover, they need to ask for advice from
A: I’ve received your message. their friends.

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Sample dialog: Help them with unknown vocabulary. Don’t forget


A: What’s wrong Janie, you look sad. to encourage them to give their responses to the
B: You’ll never guess what I did! apologies.
A: Oh, tell me! What happened? Example situation:
A: Do you remember that I applied for a position as You are expected to give a presentation about new
an editor in a publishing company last month? advertising methods in your company. You worked
B: Yes, I do. They called you in for an interview, on your presentation for a week and had many
didn’t they? sleepless nights. Unfortunately, your dog ruined it.
A: Yes, I had an interview with the chief editor, Mr. The meeting is about to start in a few hours. Try to
Miller. explain this situation to your boss and ask for his
B: Did he treat you badly? forgiveness.
A: No, he was kind and polite. He told me that he
liked my confidence and style. 8.2 Meet The Neighbors
B: That’s good! But what’s the problem then? 1. To Begin
A: Three days after the interview, he sent me an Draw your students’ attention to the picture and let
e-mail. them discuss the questions. You can also talk about
B: What did he write? Did you get the job? possible problems and disturbances that neighbors
A: He wrote that I got the job. may have and cause (noise, disrespectful behavior,
B: That’s fantastic! When should we celebrate it? dirtiness etc).
A: Wait till the end! B: Oh no! It’s also fun to find pictures of neighbor stereotypes:
A: He offered me a low salary and I didn’t like it. the gossipy lady, the grumpy old man, the menacing
B: So? kid and ever-complaining old couple.
A: Before I received his e-mail, I was writing a reply
to Joy. I told her that I got the job but I didn’t like 2. What’s the word?
the salary. Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary.
B: What’s so sad about that? You may devise vocabulary games and encourage
A: I called Mr. Miller “fatty” and “crazy”. them to use the new words in their own sentences.
B: I am getting confused. Let them complete the sentences with the given
A: Here is my phone. Read the e-mail I sent (hands words.
in the phone). Answers:
B: OK, what did Joy say? a=4, b=5, c=2, d=1, e=3
A: Nothing! Because I didn’t send the e-mail to Joy.
B: Oh no!! Did you send it to Mr. Miller? 3.Reading
A: It can’t be worse than that! Tell your students that they will read an article about
B: That’s terrible! What are you going to do? two neighbors. Give them some time to study the
A: I apologized to him. I sent him another e- mail. I questions to find the answers while reading. You may
told him how sorry I was. also ask them if they have ever had similar problems
B: Has he replied? with their neighbors.
A: Not yet! What else can I do now? Answers:
B: I think you should get him some flowers and visit 1. Betty used to like Frank Sinatra before Hilary’s
him in his office. loud music disturbed her.
A: He will surely throw the flowers at me! 2. She apologized and she said she didn’t realize it.
B: It can’t hurt to try. Good luck! She promised to keep the volume down.
3. She asked Hilary not to have television on so
7. Discussion Point loud.
Tell your students that they will practice apologizing.
As an addition to the given situations, you may give
a few more, and let your students study the Useful
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4. Talking Point B: Yes, of course I will. I’ll take it to the vets


This exercise enables students to express their tomorrow. Perhaps he can help me find a solution.
opinions on topics that they have learned and A: That would be good. Thank you.
discussed for far in the module such as common
problems between neighbors and their complaints. 7. Writing
Give them some time to contemplate their answers Make sure that your students understand the
and help them with vocabulary to let them express scenario. They are expected to make a complaint to
themselves. a police station. They need to narrate the dialog they
had with their neighbor and state the problem.
5. Listening
Tell your students that they will listen to four people It will be instrumental if you bring a few samples
complaining about their neighbors. to the class to enable your students get hints while
Students are expected to complete the tables with the writing.
information they get from the recordings.
Answers: As an extra activity, encourage your students to write
1. Problem: a letter of complaint to pin it up on the door of their
Request: I asked my neighbor not to rev his engine neighbor to attract their attention to the problem.
so early in the morning.
Reply: He said he had to work. You may find various samples, especially funny
2. Problem ones, on the internet to bring to the class.
Request: I asked my neighbors not to park in front of
my house. 8.3 Weddings Around The World
Reply: They told another neighbor to mind his own 1. To Begin
business. Draw your students’ attention to the picture and let
3. Problem: them discuss the questions. As the title of the module
Request: I asked my neighbors try to solve the suggests, try to find any kind of related material
problem of their dog’s barking. that you can bring to class such as texts, pictures
Reply: They said they couldn’t do anything about it. and short videos about different wedding traditions,
4.Problem: choice of clothes and accessories as well as various
Order: He told the policeman to go away. Reason: kinds of ceremonies.
Because he said he was too young to be a policeman.
2. What’s the word?
6. Speaking Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary.
Role plays are instrumental in letting students You may devise vocabulary games and encourage
practice the language which develops their speaking them to use the new words in their own sentences.
skills by providing instances of meaningful Answers:
communication. Give your students some time to 1=c
“get in the role” and to study the Useful Language 2=d
Box to get hints. 3=b
Sample dialog: 4=e
A: Good afternoon Mrs. Roberts, can I have a word 5=a
with you?
B: Good morning Kate, of course dear what’s the 3.Listening
matter? Tell your students that they will listen to a recording
A: I am sorry to disturb you this morning but I about interesting wedding customs. Give them
didn’t sleep all night because of your dog’s constant some time to study the table to complete it with the
barking. missing information while listening.
B: Oh no! I’m very sorry.
A: Will you do something about it please?

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Country Custom Meaning You may also let your students discuss if they can
think of another unusual wedding venues. You can
Parents The groom
encourage them to look for such places and people
feed the will then be
Sudan who share their lives by social networking sites.
bride spicy responsible
(i.e. an American couple Cheetah Platt and Rhiann
chicken. for feeding
Woodyard)
her.

Panama 5. Reading
The groom The groom
Tell your students that they will read three dialogs
gives the will support
about attending Geoff’s and Angel’s wedding
bride a his new
ceremony. Give your students some time to study the
gift of 13 bride.
questions to find the answers while reading.
valuable
Answers:
gold coins.
1. Sue wants Mary to lend her 800 dollars to
England get tickets to Hawaii.
The bride The person
2. Yes, she will. Because Sue calls Angel and
tosses the who catches
tells her that she is coming to her wedding.
bouquet. it will be the
3. Because it will be her first time going
next person
somewhere on her own.
to marry.
4. Angels promises Sue that she will look after her.
The bride They will
6. Speaking
and groom have bad
Indonesia/Malaysia cannot use Role plays are instrumental in letting students
luck if they
practice the language which develops their speaking
the bathroom don’t follow
skills by providing instances of meaningful
for 3 days. the custom.
communication. Give your students some time to
“get in the role” and to study the Useful Language
The groom They will
China Box to get hints. Explain them the situations and
shoots three love and
help them with unknown vocabulary.
arrows at his live together
bride. forever.
Sample dialog:
4. Reading A: Sarah, I have good news!
Tell your students that they will read a newspaper B: Oh! Come on tell me!
article announcing a couple’s wedding. Give them A: We have finally found the perfect place for the
some time to read the text quietly, and then read out guests.
loud in class. You can check their understanding by B: That’s fantastic! Where is it?
asking basic comprehension questions. A: It’s near the beach. It’s very close to the place
where the ceremony takes place.
For instance: B: Nobody will get lost! What kind of a hotel is it?
1. When are they going to celebrate their wedding? A: It’s a five star hotel with a beautiful beach and
2. Where will they celebrate their wedding? garden.
Where will the ceremony take place? B: Five star huh? It must be very luxurious.
3. What’s unusual about the place? A: Yes, it has excellent facilities such as a sauna and
Is it a normal place to celebrate wedding? spa, a sports complex and water sports.
4. How many volcanoes are there in Hawaii? B: Do they serve meals?
5. Is Kilauea an active volcano? A: Of course! They have a great variety of cuisines.
B: What if I don’t like the food?
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B: How many people will be staying at the hotel? Answers:


A: I’ve made reservations for 60 people. B: How
Name Plans Reason
long will they stay?
because she loves
A: For 3 days.
Mel is going to be a vet animals and wants
B: Wow! I think yours will be the most unforgettable
to help them
wedding ceremony ever!
because he wants
A: Thank you dear, I will be really glad if you can
going to lose to get fit and
come.
Jason is weight healthy
B: I won’t leave you alone with the groom’s family
because she wants
there. Count me in!
going to do a to raise money for
Penny is sponsored 1000 homeless people
7. Writing
km bike ride
Make sure that your students understand the
because she wants
scenario. They are expected to write an invitation
Stephan is going to take a to get some life
e-mail telling their wedding plans. Give your
year out experience before
students some time to come up with a “dream
she starts working
wedding ceremony” and let them write the details.
4. Talking Point
8.4 Life Plans Introduce the phrase “goal setting” and give your
1. To Begin students some time to contemplate their goals in life
Draw your students’ attention to the picture and and to study the Useful Language Box. Let them
let them discuss the questions. As the name of the discuss the questions.
module suggests, try to find any kind of related Example:
material that you can bring to class such as I believe that personal goals are important to plan
aphorisms and famous quotes on life and ambitions. and achieve what you want.
You can let your students write letter to themselves Personal goals are a waste of time. Life happens
at an older age. You can also introduce some new when you are busy making plans.
words to keep them talking and make mind maps to
enhance their vocabulary such as bucket lists and let 5. Reading
them prepare a board showing their life path: what Introduce the idea of a “gap year” and bring a few
they want to be, where they want to live, who they short texts to the class describing the experiences
want to marry (if they are planning to) and what they of people during their gap year. Let your students
want to do. discuss whether it is a good idea to take a gap
year before they start working. Encourage them to
2. What’s the word? express their
Students are expected to learn the target vocabulary. opinions on the possibility of such an act in their
You may devise vocabulary games and encourage own countries.
them to use the new words in their own sentences. Tell your students that they will read a dialog
Answers: between Blake and Simon. Blake is talking about his
1=b, 2=a, 3=d, 4=e, 5=c plans to take a gap-year. Give your students some
time to study the questions to find answers while
3.Listening reading.
Tell your students that they will read a dialog. Answers:
Give them some time to study the questions to find 1. He plans to visit Spain, Portugal, France and
the answers while reading. Then let them read out Italy. He is planning to travel around Europe.
the dialog. 2. His parents are going to help him and he is
going to do some casual work as he travels.
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6. Talking Point 4. Final situation (whether the goal is reached or not)


Make sure that your students understand the task Example:
and help them with unknown vocabulary if they 1. Group: I am a high school student. I love singing.
need help. Give them some time to study the Useful I want to be a singer.
Language Box to get hints while preparing for the 2. Group: I am going to study at the Academy of
role. Fine Arts.
Sample dialog: 3. Group: When I graduate, I will be a famous singer
A: Jason, I can’t tell you how excited I am! working at the state opera and ballet. 4: Group: I
B: Tomorrow is the big day! Have you packed your will leave school after my second semester and join
things? a traveling theater company.
A: Yes, I have taken a few things. I don’t want to
travel with much baggage.
B: So tell me, have you planned your trip?
A: I’ve made a few plans and I will go with the flow.
B: Which cities are you going to visit?
A: Firstly, I am going to visit Ireland. I am going to
spend a week in Dublin and Dundrum. Then I will
go to Belfast. I am not sure, but I might stay there a
few days
B: Northern Ireland?
A: Yes. Then I am going to visit my friends in
Edinburgh.
B: It seems like a long trip mate.
A: I am also thinking about working at a small coffee
shop in Edinburgh. My friend can get me a casual
job there.
B: How long will you stay in Edinburgh? Are you
planning to visit any other places in Scotland?
A: I don’t know yet.
B: By the way, is Jane coming with you?
A: Unfortunately not! She is planning to go to
America.
B: That’s nice! I’ve always wanted to visit New
York.
A: She will visit her aunt and stay in Hawaii.
B: It’s a great plan to enjoy summer.
A: No way! My trip will be the trip of a life time.
B: Good luck buddy, I hope you will make the most
of it.
A: Thanks!

7. Writing
You may also change this activity to a game. Let
your students form into groups of four. Each group
will be responsible for writing their own task:
1. Group: the current situation and future wishes
2. Group: short term goals (what has been done
so far to reach the goals)
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Unit 8 – Revision Test Module 4 – Capital Of Culture


Module 1 – Colleagues
A)
A) 1. I’m going to watch
1. her parents were very well. 2. I’ll lend
2. she was going to learn to drive. 3. are you going to paint
3. she couldn’t go to the party the next day. 4. ‘ll show
4. she was going away for a few days. 5. I’ll have
5. her father had given up his job.
B)
B) 1. I’ll get
1. Pam and John were getting married the following 2. I’ll do it
month. 3. I’m going to wash
2. his car was stolen the previous week. 4. I’ll get
3. his sister had had a baby. 5. I’m going to buy
4. his brother was living in London.
5. he had been working all week.

Module 2 – Meet The Neighbours

A)
1. The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days.
2. I told him not to shout.
3. She begged me not to tell anyone what happened.
4. She asked me to slow down.
5. He told us to harry up.

B)
1. told
2. told
3. told
4. told
5. said

Module 3 – Myths & Legends

A)
1. I’ll take a taxi.
2. I’ll pay you back.
3. I’ll have
4. I’ll stay
5. I’ll show
B)
1. think she’ll like it?
2. do you think it will cost?
3. you think they will get married?
4. you think it will rain?
5. do you think it will finish?

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Language Focus Answer Key Exercise 2:


Unit 1 Our Leisure Time 1. Here you are! These chocolates are for you.
1.1 Online Shopping 2. Come and look at this. Do you like this dress?
Exercise 1: I’m thinking about buying it.
1. I hate online shopping. It’s so boring! 3. Excuse me. I think you dropped something.
2. Why don’t you join us to do some shopping at Is this your purse?
the mall? 4. Tom, would you bring me those books from
3. Susie is helping her mum at the moment. over there?
She always helps her on the weekends. 5. Let me introduce you. Sam, this is Kelly.
4. Children usually ask a lot of questions.
My 5-year-old son is always asking me Exercise 3:
questions. It’s very annoying. Martha: Excuse me. Can I look at that jumper,
5. You smell wonderful! Is it a new perfume? please?
Sales Assistant: Of course. Here you are. Martha:
Exercise 2: How much is it?
* There are no right or wrong answers to Sales Assistant: $48, madam.
this exercise. These are just example answers. Martha: That’s too expensive. Do you have anything
1. I usually watch TV in the evenings, but today cheaper?
I am reading my new book. Sales Assistant: These jumpers are in the sale, so
2. I always go out with my friends on the they are very reasonable.
weekends, but this weekend I’m staying at home. Martha: How much is this one? Sales Assistant: It is
3. John doesn’t like going out to eat, but today $28.
he is eating out for his mom’s birthday. Martha: I’ll have it.
4. Carl usually works in the office, but today
he’s working from home. 1.3 Keeping Fit
5. I hate watching scary films, but I’m watching Exercise 1:
a really scary film at the moment. * There are no right or wrong answers to this
exercise. These are just example answers.
Exercise 3: 1. I am going to the mall this afternoon to work
1. She’s on a blind date. She seems nervous. out for an hour.
2. I’m leaving. I really hate this movie. It’s awful. 2. My mum is going to the gym every day to
3. My mom is planning to buy me a coat for lose some weight.
my birthday. 3. I am going to the hospital to visit my best friend.
4. I think the blue jumper suits her, but she 4. Lynne does a second job in the evenings to
prefers the green one. earn some extra money.
5. I am buying these boots! They’re a real bargain. 5. I am joining a walking group to try to get fit.

1.2 Shopping For A Gift Exercise 2:

Exercise 1: Lift your heart


1. Please could you show me that tie? a physical
Do
2. Can I try those trousers on?
3. Excuse me. How much is this watch? Keep weights
4. Do these books belong to you? Have sports
5. Do you have anything cheaper than Get fit
these glasses?
Exercise into shape

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Exercise 3: 5. Can you help me for a few minutes, please?


* There are no right or wrong answers to this (polite request)
exercise. These are just example answers.
1. You should lift weights to get strong. Exercise 3:
2. I love doing sports. 4. Are you ready to order?
3. I go to keep fit classes every week. 2. Yes, I’d like a tuna mayonnaise sandwich, please.
4. I go to the doctor’s to have a physical once a year. 1. Would you like white bread, or a whole meal roll?
5. I want to get into shape before summer. 8. I’ll have white bread, please.
6. Everybody should do sports to exercise 3. And what would you like to drink?
their hearts. 5. An orange juice, please.
7. Would you like anything else?
Exercise 4: 6. No, thank you. That’s all for now.
1. I am going to the barber’s to get my hair cut.
2. Are you going to the beach to sunbathe? Unit 2 Work And Play
3. I usually go to the bazaar to buy my fruit 2.1 The Ideal Interview
and vegetables. Exercise 1:
4. I am tired, so I’m going home early to get 1. Don’t go in there! It writes, ‘No Entry.’
some sleep. 2. It’s important to speak clearly, and in a
5. My mum is going to school to talk to my teacher. confident manner.
6. I am going to the ticket office to book my 3. You should buy a new suit. Yours is looking
opera tickets. a little old!
4. Wait in reception, please. The manager will
Exercise 5: see you in 5 minutes.
1. He is lazy, but he does a little exercise on 5. You don’t have to wear a suit, but you must
the weekends. dress smartly.
2. I do very little exercise. I am so unfit!
3. My friend gives me a little help with the Exercise 2:
cooking. She’s great! 1. I don’t think you should accept this job
4. I have 3 young children, so I have little freedom. offer. (advice)
5. Please be quiet. Give me a little peace! 2. You mustn’t disturb the manager. He is very
busy right now. (not allowed)
1.4 Evenings & Weekends 3. You have to report to reception on your first day
Exercise 1: of work. (necessary)
1. Let’s go to China Town – there are lots of / a lot 4. You don’t have to work weekends. (not necessary)
of good Chinese restaurants there. 5. You must drive carefully. It’s a dangerous
2. We have few hotels to choose from, but the road. (strong advice)
hotels we do have are all good quality
3. Don’t worry - they are arriving in a few hours. Exercise 3:
4. I love buying sports clothes, and I have lots of / a * There are no right or wrong answers to this
lot of running shoes in my closet. exercise. These are just example answers.
5. It’s a good party, but there are few people here!
1. You should look in the small ads in the
Exercise 2: local newspaper.
1. Can I come to your party? (permission) 2. You must think positively! Don’t give up.
2. I can give you a lift to work if you like. (offer) 3. You have to prepare a good CV.
3. I’m sorry, but I can’t join you on your bike 4. You should send your CV to lots of companies.
ride, because I can’t ride. (ability) 5. You must believe in yourself!
4. What can I do when I’m in Madrid? (possibility)

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Exercise 4: 3. Does he have to talk so loudly? I have a headache!


1. Children have to go to school. 4. I had to go the doctor’s for a checkup
2. You should walk to work. It’s healthier last Monday.
than driving. 5. I loved my job, but I had to resign because
3. Children should be polite to their teachers. the salary was too low.
4. You mustn’t drink and drive.
5. Young people should respect older people. Exercise 2:
* There are no right or wrong answers to this
2.2 First Day On The Job exercise. These are just example answers.
Exercise 1: 1. Did John start his new job yesterday?
1. You needn’t speak in English. 2. We started this company five years ago.
I understand French. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Gold got married on April 3rd, 1982.
2. You need to call me as soon as you get to work. 4. The boss left a few minutes ago.
3. You needn’t worry about me. I am enjoying 5. I went to the theatre with my work colleagues
my job. last Friday evening.
4. He needn’t call me. I don’t want to talk to him.
5. She needs to work a lot harder. Exercise 3:
1. He said sorry to me this morning.
Exercise 2: 2. The accountant paid everyone’s salaries yesterday.
1. You mustn’t park your car here. It’s prohibited. 3. I was so tired yesterday. I slept for 10 hours
2. You mustn’t use bad language. It’s not nice! last night!
3. You needn’t apologize. It was my fault. 4. Samantha flew to Hong Kong on business
4. You needn’t go shopping. I went this morning. on Tuesday.
5. You needn’t help. I can do it myself, thanks. 5. I heard what you said!
6. My hand is aching, because I wrote about
Exercise 3: fifty e-mails today.
1. The company accepted my application, 7. Frank met all his new work colleagues on his
and invited me for an interview. first day at work.
2. In 2010, the company employed 50 workers. 8. Mr. Johnson sold his old car to me.
3. Unfortunately, I failed the interview.
I was very disappointed. 2.4 Past & Present
4. They hired him for the summer. Exercise 1:
5. Samuel tried to do his best during his first day 1. Mr. Holmes didn’t use to work in a bank.
on the job. 2. We used to work longer hours.
3. Did your best friend use to go to King’s
Exercise 4: High School?
weekends 4. She used to play tennis at the local tennis club.
WORK shifts 5. Did Patrick use to work in Bangkok?
overtime 6. Did your father use to travel a lot with work?
responsibilities 7. I didn’t used to enjoy flying, but I do now.
a break 8. We used to go to the beach every Sunday morning.
HAVE
an appointment
2.3 You’re Late!
Exercise 1:
1. A new employee has to work hard to
prove himself.
2. How long did you have to wait for the
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Exercise 2: Exercise 3:
1. Lauren used to be a student, but now she works Subject questions:
in a school. 1. Who ate the hamburger?
2. Lauren used to be poor, but now she has 2. What happened?
enough money. 3. Who lost the keys?
3. She used to live with her parents, but now Object questions:
she lives alone. 4. What did Florence do?
4. She used to play volleyball, but now 5. Who did Kenneth write to?
she doesn’t do any sports. 6. Who did Ben talk to?
5. She used to have brown hair, but now she has
red hair. 3.2 Have You Heard?
6. She used to live in Ankara, but now she lives Exercise 1:
in Bursa. * There are no right or wrong answers to this
exercise. These are just example answers.
Exercise 3: Man Struck by Lightning in his own Garden
1) Larry used to work on his father’s farm when
he was a child. Arthur Derwent went outside on a stormy
2) He used to love the farm, and the animals. afternoon to bring his dog in from the rain. He
3) But then his father sold the farm, suddenly saw a bright light, heard a loud noise,
4) and Larry felt very sad. and then everything went black.
5) Larry decided to buy a pet, A while later, he woke up in his living room.
6) because he missed seeing the animals. His wife was by his side. His head hurt and he
7) He couldn’t decide what pet to buy, noticed the bottoms of his shoes were melted.
8) and he used to spend hours thinking about it. He didn’t know why they were melted.
9) In the end, he didn’t have to make a decision, The doctor arrived. He told Arthur he was
10) because his father bought him a dog for struck by lightning. Arthur couldn’t believe it.
his birthday. Larry was happy again! He knew he was lucky to be alive.
He rested at home, and finally returned to work
Unit 3 Tell Me The News a few weeks later. He still suffers from headaches
3.1 Small Ads and dizziness from time to time. He never goes
Exercise 1: outside in stormy weather.
1. Who writes the news? S
2. Who posted the letters? S Exercise 2:
3. Who did she post the letters to? O 1. He said goodbye before he left the building.
5. Who did she give the news to? O 2. The letter arrived at the house 5 days later.
6. What are you doing? O 3. The storm finally stopped.
7. What is your hobby? O 4. He ate his meal, then left the restaurant a
8. Who loves Lauren? S while later.
9. Who does Lauren love? O 5. After five years, he finally asked her to marry him.
10. What did he say? O 6. Brian washed his car before leaving for work.

Exercise 2: Exercise 3:
* There are no right or wrong answers to this 1. The police are still interviewing the eye witnesses.
exercise. These are just example answers. 2. Fortunately, the neighbors called emergency
1. Who sold his car? (Subject) services as soon as they saw the fire.
2. Why did he sell his car? (Object) 3. The reporter from the local TV station was the
3. When did he buy the newspaper? (Object) first to arrive on the scene.
4. Who rang Charles? (Subject) 4. The incident happened at 6 o’clock yesterday
5. When did Alan arrive? (Object) morning.

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3.3 Newsflash 3.4 What Happened?


Exercise 1: Exercise 1:
* There are no right or wrong answers to this 1. It was late at night and there was no one in
exercise. These are just example answers. the house. Outside it was raining heavily. I was
1. I was walking home at this time yesterday. getting ready for bed when I heard a noise in
2. I was living in Paris five years ago / I was the kitchen. When I entered the kitchen, I saw
living in the same place 5 years ago. some blood on the floor.
3. Yes, I was. / No, I wasn’t.
2. I was working in my office when my secre-
Exercise 2: tary called and told me that I had another client
1. I was answering my e-mails at nine o’clock to see. I was preparing to go home, but I put
this morning. down my coat and opened the door. There was
2. Why were you standing in the doorway? a young girl waiting for me.
3. Who were you talking to in the garden?
4. He wasn’t driving to work at this time yesterday. 3. I was sitting on a park bench when a woman
5. He was driving and talking on the phone. came and sat next to me. She was
eating something and holding a cup of coffee.
Exercise 3: She asked me to hold the coffee, and she
* There are no right or wrong answers to this opened her bag.
exercise. These are just example answers.
1. When the fire started, I was drying my hair.
2. My friend was listening to the news, Exercise 2:
and I was polishing my nails. * There are no right or wrong answers to this
3. In 2010, I was living in London. exercise. These are just example answers.
4. We were both watching the match.
5. I was lying on the beach at this time last year. 1. They were having a meeting at 10 o’clock
6. What were you doing when the accident last night when the police entered the building.
happened? 2. As the woman was arguing with her boyfriend,
7. Why were you crying last night? a thief stole her purse from her bag.
8. I wasn’t expecting to see him. 3. While we were packing for our vacation,
the phone suddenly rang.
Exercise 4: 4. I was filling out the form in the bank, when
1. While we were watching the tennis match, three bank robbers came in with guns.
it began to rain. 5. As I was driving home yesterday evening, when
2. Everyone was talking about the project as the a dog suddenly ran in front of my car.
boss entered the meeting room.
3. While the younger girl was taking the money, Exercise 3:
the older one gave the receipt. 1. Pauline: Jenny, I’m so happy. I’m getting married.
4. Tony was waiting for a bus when Carol Jenny: Well, congratulations!
phoned him. 2. Bob: Our holiday starts tomorrow.
5. She was talking on the phone when I saw her. We are flying to Venice tomorrow morning.
David: Wonderful. I hope you have a great time
3. Janine: What happened? You look so sad
Penny: I am. My cat died this morning.
Janine: I’m so sorry
4. Nancy: You’ll never believe it.
I’ve won the lottery!
Tom: Wow! I’m very happy for you.

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Unit 4 Getting Around 4.2 Traveling By Car


4.1 Commuting Exercise 1:
Exercise 1: Cross over the road.
Go straight on.
Bare Superlative Bare Superlative Take the second right.
Adjective Form Adjective Form Turn right.
slim the slimmest generous the most Turn left.
generous Take the second street on the left.
angry the angriest convenient the most
convenient Exercise 2:
1. Keep going as far as the intersection.
wise the wisest friendly the
2. Turn left after passing the train station.
friendliest 3. It is the third big building on the left.
enjoyable the most old the eldest 4. You will see the hospital on your left.
enjoyable 5. Take the second right after the lights.
far the furthest modern the most
modern Exercise 3:
bad the worst crazy the craziest * There are no right or wrong answers to this
exercise. These are just example answers.
good the best cheap the cheapest
1. Always be polite.
2. Get your passport ready.
Exercise 2: 3. Look the officer in the eyes.
* There are no right or wrong answers to this 4. Say ‘officer’ when you answer his/her questions.
exercise. These are just example answers. 5. Don’t chew gum!
1. Where’s the most beautiful park?
2. Which is the cheapest hotel to stay in? 4.3 Unusual Ways Of Traveling
3. Which is the best mode of transport? Exercise 1:
4. Where is the biggest mall? 1. She was exhausted after traveling all day,
5. Where is the cleanest beach? so she went to bed earlier than usual.
2. The trains are even dirtier than the buses.
Exercise 3: 3. This waiting room is noisier than the other one.
1. Stop making so much noise. It’s too noisy in Let’s go and find somewhere quiet to sit.
here. 4. The film we saw yesterday was more interesting
2. The buildings here are really beautiful. I love this than the one we saw last week.
place. 5. It’s a public holiday today, so the roads are
3. The buses are pretty cheap, but they are cheaper busier than usual.
at home. 6. Public transport is more crowded during the
4. This hotel is reasonable. It’s not too expensive. rush hour than at other times.
5. The new bus station is very impressive. It’s so 7. When the weather is warm,
new and modern. I feel happier than when it is cold.
6. The breakfast is really good. You can find 8. My elder sister is on holiday in Bangkok at
everything you want. the moment.
7. We have to go by bus. It’s too windy to walk.
8. I found my wallet! I’m very happy!
10. This weekly travel pass is really useful.
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Exercise 2: Exercise 2:
Bare Comparative Bare Comparative 1. Take the day off and have a rest Charlie.
Infinitive Adjective Infinitive Adjective You shouldn’t work so hard.
2. Suddenly, I woke up because my mobile
peaceful more big bigger
phone rang loudly.
peaceful 3. What an interesting idea you have!
relaxing more far furthest 4. Thanks to Jane, they arrived home safely.
relaxing 5. Peter drove fast, so he won the race in Brighton.
good better complicated more 6. They messed things up completely.
complicated 7. Yes, that was a quick answer!
reliable more reliable cheap cheaper 8. Don’t worry sweetheart, everything is going
very smoothly.
fast faster clean cleaner
Bad worse comfortable more Exercise 3:
comfortable 1. a) Why did you charge me £3.50 more?
old elder friendly friendlier 2. b) Does this train have first-class seats?
3. b) Do I have to change trains anywhere?
Exercise 4: 4. b) Does the bus stop anywhere before the
1. 3 star hotels are not as luxurious as 5 star hotels. bus station?
2. Mr. Jones is not as friendly as my old boss. 5. b) Are there any buses going to Moss Side today?
3. The new airlines is as reliable as Turkish airlines. 6. b) Do trains to Paris leave from this station?
4. Is the new tram as uncomfortable as the old tram?
5. Are you as clever as your sister? Unit 5 International Travel
6. The art gallery is as fascinating as the 5.1 Getting Ready
history museum. Exercise 1:
7. He is as hardworking as his sister.
8. Is your phone as good as my phone? Infinitive Past Simple Past Participle
9. This hotel is not as comfortable as the other hotel. be was/were been
10. Are buses as reliable as trains? begin began begun
catch caught caught
4.4 Public Transportation do did done
Exercise 1: eat ate eaten
hear heard heard
Adjective Adverb
know knew known
accident accidently
learn learned learned
annual annually
let let let
careful carefully
see saw seen
correct correctly
show showed shown
curious curiously
steal stole stolen
deliberate deliberately
take took taken
easy easily
teach taught taught
fast fast
wear wore worn
fortunate fortunately
write wrote written
honest honestly
good well
loud loudly
hard hard
late late
daily daily
terrible terribly

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Exercise 2: 5. We have been waiting for news for 2 hours.


* There are no right or wrong answers to this
exercise. These are just example answers. Exercise 2:
1. I have never been skiing. * There are no right or wrong answers to this
2. I have been abroad a few times. exercise. These are just example answers.
3. I have never cheated in an exam 1. Why are you so tired?
4. I have forgotten my best friend’s birthday. Because I’ve been working hard all month.
5. I have never fallen in love at first sight. 2. Why are you so tanned?
Because I’ve been sunbathing all week.
Exercise 3: 3. Why are your clothes so dirty?
1. Hurry up! Have you not finished packing Because I’ve been trying to fix the car all
your bags yet? morning.
2. Oh no! The bus to the airport has just left. 4. Why are you so angry?
Look – there it goes. Because I’ve been waiting for you to call me
3. I’m still waiting for the taxi. It hasn’t arrived yet. all morning!
4. I have already bought a city guide. 5. Why is she so wet?
I bought it yesterday. Because she’s been walking in the rain.
5. She was tired from traveling, so she has
already gone to bed. Exercise 3:
1. What have you been doing all morning?
5.2 Airports & Planes 2. I have been trying not to cry.
Exercise 1: 3. He hasn’t been working here very long.
1. Where have you been, Tony? 4. Why have they been waiting here so long?
a) He’s taken a taxi. 5. That girl has been smiling at me all evening.
2. Has Mike ever been on a cruise?
b) Sorry, I’ve been really busy. 5.4 Capital Of Culture
3. How long have your parents lived in Cairo? Exercise 1:
c) No, he hasn’t. 1. for
4. How has Jim gone there? 2. since
d) They’ve lived there for two years. 3. for
5. Have you been ill recently) 4. since
e) Yes, I’ve been sick twice. 5. for
6. since
Exercise 2: 7. since
1. Have you ever seen a movie star? 8. since
5. Have you ever been on TV? 9. for
2. Have you ever been surfing? 10. since
6. Have you ever met a celebrity?
3. Have you ever ridden a horse? Exercise 2:
7. Have you ever slept in a tent? 1. for
4. Have you ever received a love letter? 2. since
8. Have you ever won a competition? 3. for
4. since
5.3 Having A Great Time 5. since
Exercise 1: 6. since
1. I have been working here for two years. 7. since
2. How long have you been waiting for a taxi? 8. since
3. He’s not been working hard. 9. since
4. Sally has been traveling around the world for 10. for
9 months.

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Exercise 3: Exercise 2:
1. gone *There are no right or wrong answers to this
2. been exercise. These are just example answers.
3. gone 1. I want to go to the cinema this evening.
4. gone 2. It’s interesting to see where you live.
5. been 3. I am going home to do the housework.
6. been 4. I promise to love you forever.
7. been 5. I agreed to sell the car to him.
8. gone 6. I decided to go to Spain on vacation.
7. It’s lovely to meet you at last.
Unit 6 Health And Safety 8. I was crazy to sell my guitar.
6.1 Safety At Home
Exercise 1: Exercise 3:
1. One million smoke alarms are made every year. 1. I take vitamin supplements every day in
2. Fire is frequently caused by carelessness. order to prevent illnesses.
3. Seven hundred children are injured by fire 2. I often use natural remedies to treat
every year. minor illnesses.
4. Free fire prevention seminars are given at the 3. I only visit the GP when I am seriously ill.
City Hall every month. 4. I think doctors should give more information
5. Hundreds of injuries are prevented by the use about preventative medicine to their patients.
of smoke alarms. 5. You should eat lots of citrus fruits to avoid
vitamin C deficiency.
Exercise 2:
1. The house was damaged in the fire. 6.3 Ask Your GP
2. The police were called too late. Exercise 1:
3. Mr. Jones was bitten several times by the dog. 1. Living in the capital is very exciting.
4. The neighbors were told not to leave. 2. Playing soccer is my life.
5. A lot of money was found at the scene of 3. Seeing you makes me very happy.
the crime. 4. Eating fast food is bad for your health.
5. Working for this company is very difficult.
Exercise 3:
1. Yesterday’s accident was caused by the Exercise 2:
truck driver. 1. Joseph loves playing with his younger brother.
2. Johnnie was taken home by his mom. 2. We always enjoy inviting visitors to dinner.
3. The picture was painted by Shirley Greene. 3. Mr. Johnson can’t stand getting up early in
the mornings.
6.2 Keeping Healthy 4. I don’t like taking tablets for anything.
Exercise 1: 5. I dislike waiting in the doctor’s waiting room.
1. I promise to help you this evening. 6. She doesn’t mind working hard, because
2. It’s nice to see you again. she needs the money.
3. You were crazy to leave your job.
4. She agreed to go to the gym with me.
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Exercise 3: Exercise 3:
* There are no right or wrong answers to this 1. If you come home early,
exercise. These are just example answers. I’ll make you your favorite meal.
1. Last night I finished reading The Lord of 2. If we don’t see each other this evening, we’ll
the Rings. see each other tomorrow evening.
2. When I am on holiday, I always miss seeing 3. If Ken doesn’t come, I’ll not be surprised.
my friends. 4. If it doesn’t stop raining, we will not have a
3. My best friend suggested going on picnic today.
holiday together. 5. If I don’t go to bed early tonight,
4. Do you mind helping me with my homework? I’ll be tired tomorrow.
5. Please stop talking! You never stop!
Unit 7 The World Around Us
Exercise 4: 7.1 Technology
1. She is worried about telling her mum the truth Exercise 1:
2. I am interested in learning a foreign language. 1. The man who I am looking at is my dad.
3. Is she really afraid of flying? 2. The hotel where I stayed was very expensive
4. James is very good at doing crosswords. 3. The instructions that you gave to me were
5. I am very happy about getting the job. not very good.
4. The film which/that I watched was hilarious.
6.4 Out & About 5. The place where I visited was very interesting.
Exercise 1: 6. The lady who is very tall is a model.
* There are no right or wrong answers to this
exercise. These are just example answers. Exercise 2:
1. If you are not careful, you will have an accident. 1. The mobile is new. It can do everything.
2. If you come on holiday with us, we will have The mobile that is new can do everything.
a wonderful time. 2. I bought a new TV. It has very high quality sound.
3. If it stops raining this afternoon, The new TV which I bought has excellent sound.
I’ll go to the park. 3. I was born in this house. It is very old.
4. If my friend comes to visit, I’ll take her to The house where I was born is very old.
the beach. 4. My neighbor is ill. He is in hospital
5. If I go camping, I will take my Swiss army knife. My neighbor who is ill is in hospital.
5. The man sold me a phone. He was very rude.
Exercise 2: The man who sold me a phone was very rude.
* There are no right or wrong answers to this 6. You bought a book for me. Where is it?
exercise. These are just example answers. Where is the book that you bought for me?
1. What will you do if you get sick? 7. I bought a pen yesterday. It writes very well.
I’ll call you, mom. The pen that I bought yesterday writes very well.
2. What will you do if there are a lot of insects? 8. The man won a prize. He is my brother.
I’ll take lots of insect repellant. The man who won a prize is my brother.
3. What will you do if it rains all the time? 9. Lilian lives in a house. It has a big garden.
I’ll come home early. The house that Lilian lives in has a big garden.
4. What will you do if you don’t like the place? 10. This girl won the race. Her name is Jennifer.
I’ll find another campsite. The girl who won the race is called Jennifer.
5. What will you do if your phone doesn’t work?
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7.2 Our Wonderful World 5. The birds were singing, the sun was shining.
Exercise 1: 6. Where were you going at 7 o’clock this morning?
1. If I had more time, I would start a new hobby.
2. If you gave me a pay rise, I would go on vacation. Exercise 3:
3. If she worked hard, she would earn more money. 1. He was not at home when I arrived home.
4. I he asked me to marry him, I would say ‘yes.’ 2. Where were you going when I saw you early
5. If I learned French, I would visit France. this morning?
3. What were you doing in the woods at
Exercise 2: 8 o’clock last night?
1. If I won the lottery, I would buy a new car. 4. The young boy did not like the dark,
2. If I could speak Chinese, I would go to China. so he ran home.
3. If she asked (me) for help, I would help her. 5. No, I was not working at this time
4. If it stopped raining, I would go out. yesterday morning.
5. If you could sing, you could enter the
talent competition. 7.4 Extreme Weather
Exercise 1:
Exercise 3: 1. The roads are too dangerous today.
* There are no right or wrong answers to this 2. There isn’t enough gas in the car.
exercise. These are just example answers. 3. Was he running fast enough to win the race?
1. If I went abroad, I would go to Egypt. 4. He was too qualified for this job.
2. If I found a boyfriend, I would be very happy. 5. There aren’t enough police on the streets.
3. If she could speak Russian, she would easily 6. I don’t have enough money to buy this coat.
get a job in tourism.
4. If I could drive, I would drive everywhere. Exercise 2:
5. If I could sing you a song, I would sing 1. There weren’t enough soldiers to win the war.
‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra. 2. I didn’t have enough money to go on holiday.
6. If I could cook a meal for you, 3. You are too shy to be a teacher.
I would make a curry. 4. She is too young to go to university.
5. He isn’t tall enough to be a policeman
7.3 Myths & Legends
Exercise 1: Exercise 3:
* There are no right or wrong answers to this 1. The weather wasn’t warm enough to go on
exercise. These are just example answers. a picnic yesterday.
1. If I won the lottery, I would go on a long holiday. 2. He isn’t handsome enough to be an actor.
2. If I study more, I will speak English very well. 3. I can’t drink this coffee. It is too sweet.
3. If I go out on Friday night, I will go for a meal. 4. Your hands are not clean enough. Go and
4. If I could go anywhere on holiday, wash them again!
I would go to Spain. 5. You are too slow. Hurry up!
5. I saw an alien, I would scream.
Unit 8 The People Around Us
Exercise 2: 8.1 Work Colleagues
1. As I was walking through the woods, suddenly Exercise 1:
a creature ran in front of me. 1.’I will buy the bread for dinner, ‘said Lucy.
2. The first thing that I saw when I got home 2.’I am going to the theatre with Sam,’ said Ben.
was you. 3. Sylvie said, ‘I am very excited.’
3. While he was playing on the computer, 4.’Everyone can go home early,’ said the boss.
his sister was walking the dog. 5.’I play volleyball on Friday evenings,’ she said.
4. Did you hear the sound that was coming from
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Exercise 2: 5. I guess I’ll call him later.


1. John said that he liked working with her. 6. I expect they will arrive soon.
2. Simon said that he worked with Tom. 7. I’ll probably go to the cinema tonight.
3. Tanya said that they couldn’t work that weekend.
4. Tony said that it was their office. Exercise 2:
5. Michael said that he didn’t work on Sundays. 1. We’ll probably get home at about eight.
2. I don’t think they will go on honeymoon.
Exercise 3: 3. I don’t think they will like me.
1. Tom said that he was not working the 4. She won’t let me help her.
following day. 5. I think the restaurant will be busy.
2. Perry said that he had bought a new car
the previous month. Exercise 3:
3. Terry said that he would meet him there at 1. I won’t go on holiday this year.
eight o’clock. 2. She won’t like this book.
4. Lorrie said that they were staying in that hotel. 3. It’s too late. They won’t come now.
5. Joe said that they were sleeping there that day. 4. They won’t forget to buy the present.
5. People won’t live on other planets in the future.
8.2 Meet The Neighbors
Exercise 1: 8.4 Life Plans
1. His mum told him not to stay out late. Exercise 1:
2. James asked Megan to go to the movies with him. 1. He is going to play tennis on the weekend.
3. The teacher asked George to open the window. 2. Is she going to visit you at home?
4. Mary told her neighbor not to tell lies. 3. They are not going to go on holiday this year.
5. Mary begged the children not to make so 4. I am going to buy a new coat soon.
much noise. 5. Are you going to buy an anniversary present
for your parents?
Exercise 2:
1. She asked him to call her later. Exercise 2:
2. He told her to listen carefully. 1. I think I’ll stay at home tonight, because
3. She begged them to stay longer. I am tired.
4. She told him not to move 2. A: These bags are really heavy!
5. The policeman ordered the man to stop. B: I’ll carry them for you.
3. I’ll have lemonade, please.
Exercise 3: 4. I’m going to visit my friend in Spain next month.
1. Barry said that he had to go. I bought the tickets yesterday.
2. Betty asked Joan to stay a little longer. 5. It’s going to rain. Look at those black clouds!
3. Justin said that he didn’t live there anymore.
4. Tracy ordered Sam not to leave her there alone. Exercise 3:
5. My mum reminded me not to forget my dad’s 1. Oh no, my dad’s coming. There’s nowhere to hide.
birthday. He’s going to see me.
2. Mark is studying so hard, he’s definitely going
8.3 Weddings Around The World to pass his exams.
Exercise 1: 3. It’s so cold. It’s going to snow.
* There are no right or wrong answers to this 4. The bus leaves in five minutes, but I’ve just
exercise. These are just example answers. got up. I’m going to miss it.
1. I think I’ll have a pizza. 5. There’s a great comedy on TV tonight.
2. I don’t think I want to go to the beach today. I’m going to watch it.
3. I believe we’ll win easily.
4. I’m sure you’ll pass your exam.

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