Viewpoints 1 Workbook
Viewpoints 1 Workbook
Viewpoints 1 Workbook
Faces
VOCABULARY
shoulder-length /
wavy
I want my hair to be
wavy
/
and
like hers.
shoulder-length
Why am I sounattractive ?
I want to be gorgeous !
Unit 1
4. Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the words and phrases below.
look up
2. I need to
for my report.
4. How do people
these days?
didnt realise
shared
cope with
5. I
some information
pretend
7. Sue and Kate often
sisters because they look alike.
theyre
2. Recently, I looked up
.
3. I think its romantic when
ran into
Kristy: I 4.
Mark Thomas the
other day. And I know hes a friend of your brothers ...
.
.
.
good-looking .
All in all
,
romantic
! He gives his
GRAMMAR
2. Is Cheryl
3. She always
4. Today, were
5. Everyone is
6. They all
II
3
6
2
5
4
1
are
1. Why
they smiling
at us? Do we know them?
2. I am enjoying
want it to end.
(smile)
6. How much
(weigh)?
does
are letting
5. My parents
car tomorrow.
your dog
weigh
Unit 1
6. Complete the e-mail with the correct form of
the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple
or Present Continuous.
Dear Rob,
thinks
(think) that
My mum 8.
9. is broadcasting
Channel Four
(broadcast) the
programme again tomorrow night, so try to watch it
then.
The adverts 10.
are ending
want
11.
programme.
I 12.
hope
are making
(hope) you
13.
(make) new friends
in Leeds these days but dont forget all your
friends here in London!
Love,
Becky
7. Answer the questions in complete sentences.
Make them true for you. Use the Present
Simple or Present Continuous.
Grammar Review
10. Complete the sentences with the correct
form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present
Simple or Present Continuous.
1. a.
Does
this DVD
belong
(belong)
to Jack?
think
(think) it
belongs
(belong) to Debbie.
enjoys
2. a. Bill usually
(enjoy) his
b. No, I
work.
b. Yes, but he isnt enjoying (not enjoy) it
now because hes got too much to do.
are
3. a. Why
the milk?
you
tasting
smells
b. Because it
Do
strange.
you
(want) to taste it?
(taste)
(smell)
want
is talking
4. a. Susan
(talk) to her
boyfriend on the phone at the moment.
b. I can tell. She
excited.
looks
(look) very
READING
Are You
Your Ringtone?
1. Speciality ringtones
a. arent yet popular.
b. cost US customers $5 billion in 2007.
c. are being used as a fashion accessory.
d. were downloaded by more than 60 million
people in 2007.
2. The survey
a. asked participants to describe themselves.
b. was conducted in Finland.
c. questioned eighteen 34-year-olds.
d. found that 10 per cent of mobile users
change their ringtones every week.
1. communicate
(paragraph 1)
convey
2. say something
(paragraph 2)make a statement
3. typical
(paragraph 3)
average
4. hide
(paragraph 4) cover up
5. frequent or usual
(paragraph 5) common
6. of the present time
(paragraph 5) current
HELLO:)
Unit 1
WRITING
Your Task
or (
4. We waited in the queue for a long time almost
or )
three hours but it was worth it because we got
good tickets .
got dark,shoulder-length hair, but her sisters hair
5. Marthas
is short and curly.
or (
or )
6. His parents I think youve met them are nice people .
- physical appearance
- personality
- activities and interests
2. Organise your ideas. Use the model in
Exercise 3 and the plan below to help you.
My Favourite TV Show
My favourite television comedy is "Friends", and
my favourite character on the programme is
Monica Geller.
Monica is slim and petite and has got dark
hairsometimes its straight and sometimes
its wavy . Her eyes are brown and shes got a
beautiful smile.
Monicas very talkative, has got
strong opinions and isnt shy about
telling everyone what she thinks.
Shes usually kind-hearted and
sensitive , but she can also be
stubborn and bossy, especially when
shes nervous or worried about
something. She is also extremely
tidy and wont , for example , go to
sleep before she does the washing-up.
And lastly, she works hard to succeed
in her job as a restaurant chef.
All in all, I admire Monica and
think shes a good role model for
young women.
PLAN
Opening: Opening remarks, introduce the
person
Body: Describe the persons appearance,
interests and personality.
Closing: Closing remarks
3. Write a rst draft.
Grammar
do
those sandals
cost
(cost)?
Tessadoesnt think(not think) its a good idea.
Susan is studying (study) Russian this year.
forget (forget) your name.
Sorry, I always
are
you crying (cry)?
Why
do
look
Why
you
(look) so
1. How much
2.
4.
clue
3.
5.
6.
sad today?
5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in
brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present
Continuous. Make any necessary changes.
Writing
3. Match the words in I with their
meanings in II.
I
1. run off with
2. disorder
3. suit
4. wavy
5. petite
6. cope
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II
4
1
5
6
3
2
b. steal
f. an illness or abnormal
condition
a. not straight
. or
Unit 1
Grammar
2.
shoulder-length
share
hair
a room.
I
1. good-looking
2. fair
3. skinny
4. open-minded
5. considerate
II
4
1
5
2
3
works
Faye has got an unusual job she 1.
2.
belongs
(work) as a face painter. She
(belong)
to the UK Face Painting Association, and this month she
3.
is giving (give) a course on basic face painting.
Its amazing the number of fantastic ways you can be
creative, and you 4. dont need (not need) to
paint the whole face. A butterfly on one eye and cheek
loves
is enough. What Faye 5.
(love) about
6.
gets
her job is the travelling. She
(get) to
invite
meet so many interesting people, who 7.
(invite) her into their homes.
Today, she 8. is travelling (travel) north to Leeds,
where they 9. are having (have) a face painting
festival. She is very excited because she
10.
knows
(know) there will be lots of happy
faces to paint.
Writing
a. stubborn
b. unattractive
c. selfish
d. dark
e. chubby
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Danger!
VOCABULARY
Across
1. tremble
7. visitor
8. pause briefly
Down
2. organise
Volunteers Needed!
h a k e
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3
4
p
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5
6
7
f
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g u e s
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Unit 2
4. Complete the sentences by adding -al, -ous, -ic, -ive, -able, -less or -ful to the words below to form
adjectives. Make any necessary changes.
5. Complete the passage by adding -ous, -ful, -less, -ed, -able, -ive or -ing to the words
in brackets to form adjectives. Make any necessary changes.
(frighten) for puppies when they are brought to a new home. Among
the most 5. effective (effect) ways to make the situation less
6.
threatening (threaten) for the puppy are to speak softly to it and give
it a lot of attention. Owners should also protect their puppy and keep it
out of 7. dangerous (danger) situations. In addition, its important to
teach a puppy proper behaviour. This requires the use of rewards, such as
dog treats, and 8. harmless (harm) punishments, such as a
gentle tap on the nose. Vets often recommend dog-training classes.
These are particularly 9. valuable (value) for new dog
useful (use)
owners, and can help them learn 10.
techniques that really do work.
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GRAMMAR
1. Complete the sentences with the correct
form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past
Simple or Past Continuous.
broke
(break) her leg while
was skiing
(ski) in Italy.
was dating (date) Emily when
2. Dan
met
(meet) him.
I first
Did
start
it
(start) to rain
3.
was
during the match, or
it already
raining (rain) when you arrived at the
1. Linda
she
stadium?
4. It was terrible! The fire was burning
(burn) out of control and people
were jumping (jump) out of the windows!
was
1. Mitchell
(be) angry with me
had
broken
all day because I
(break) his
camera.
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2.
Had
before you
Darcy?
you
read
lent
didnt buy
(not buy) anything at
4. Kelly
the shop because she hadnt brought
(not bring) her purse.
got
5. By the time I
(get) home,
the dogs were very thirsty because I
had forgotten (forget) to fill their
water bowl.
Unit 2
5. Complete the passage with the correct form
of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple,
Past Continuous or Past Perfect Simple.
Harrison Ford
on a rescue
mission to save
a 13-year-old
boy
was living
rescued
(rescue)
was hiking
(hike)
became
on Table Mountain. She 6.
8.
Grammar Review
8. Answer the questions in complete sentences.
Make them true for you.
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READING
1. Read the title and the rst two paragraphs
of the text. What can you infer from the
underlined words?
5.
opposite of:
fictional
briefly
for a long time (paragraph 2)
recklessly
safely (paragraph 3)
obtain
give (paragraph 4)
dispute
agreement (paragraph 5)
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Unit 2
WRITING
1. Replace the words in bold with the connectors of
sequence below.
An Embarrassing Experience
Last Friday night, I went to a big party at a club in
London. 1. In the beginning , I was sorry I had come.
2.
First of all
, I didnt know anyone there
because my friends hadnt arrived yet. Second, I
didnt like the music the DJ was playing.
3.
While
everyone else was dancing, I
walked around to look for my friends. 4. By the time
the next song began, I had found them. We tried
to talk, but it was impossible to hear one another.
5.
As
I was shouting, I hate this
suddenly
music!, the sound system 6.
broke and everyone in the place heard me. I was so
embarrassed!
7.
When
the music began again, everyone
Later
stopped paying attention to me. 8.
,
I ended up enjoying myself because the DJ
9.
finally
put on music that I liked. And,
oh yes Ive decided never to shout in a club again!
Your Task
Write a narrative about a funny or
embarrassing experience. Use 100-150
words.
PLAN
Opening: Describe where and when the
story takes place and introduce the
characters.
Body: Describe the events in the story
and how the characters felt.
Closing: Describe how the story ended.
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Grammar
reached
(reach) the office at 6.30, and
already working
6.
(already / work).
by 6.45 Nicolawas
called
At 3.30, Nicolas boss 7.
(call) her
into the office. She was worried that Nicola
8.
hadnt taken (not take) a lunch break. Her
warned
(warn) Nicola of the
boss 9.
dangers of overworking. However, Nicola was
continued
determined to finish the job and 10.
(continue) to work when everyone else
11. had already gone
(already / go) home. Finally,
leaving the building many hours later, Nicola was
had risen
surprised to see that the sun 12.
(rise). It was already morning!
She 5.
Writing
2. She works as a
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Unit 2
Grammar
flew
(fly) away because I
had forgotten (forget) to close their cage.
were riding (ride) along the
2. The cyclists
crashed
(crash) into
road when a car
1. The birds
them.
is having
3. Jill
you call again later?
Writing
5. Complete the sentences with a logical ending.
Pay attention to the connectors in bold.
.
3. In the end, my parents
.
4. The rain had stopped. All of a sudden,
.
5. Goldilocks sat in the big chair. Then,
.
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Go for It!
I am determined to
this argument !
VOCABULARY
win
win
You wont
if you behave like this!
first
prize
20
raise
Dont forget to
table
!
set
the
Unit 3
4. Complete the sentences with the words below.
Natalie du Toit
Can you imagine the almost 1.superhumaneffort and the incredible 2. willpower it takes to
become a champion swimmer? Now, think of how much greater the effort must be for someone who
limb
has lost a 3.
.
Natalie du Toit doesnt have to imagine any of this, because she lives it.
Du Toit, from Cape Town, South Africa, began winning national swimming championships when
she was nine years old. At 14, she began to compete internationally, and in 2000, she nearly
4.
In February 2001, shortly after her 17th birthday, du Toit was on her scooter, driving from
swimming practice to school, when a motorist hit her. The 5. devastating accident led to
the amputation of the lower part of her left leg. Instead of 6. throwing in and
the towel
saying that life was 7. unfair , du Toit returned to swimming as
soon as possible.
Despite her 8. disability , du Toit began to win 9. medals again
in events for both able-bodied and disabled athletes. And in the summer of
accomplishments
by competing in both
2008, she added to her long list of 10.
the Olympic Games and in the Paralympics in Beijing. She was 16th in the
10-kilometre open-water race in the Olympics, and won five gold medals
in the Paralympics. Natalie du Toit is a real
11.
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GRAMMAR
1.
No, I
snow in the Italian Alps last year.
a. have seen
b. saw
2.
Why
Molly
a. didnt ... take
Because she
driving for over a month.
a. hasnt practised
b. didnt practise
3.
Don
rugby when he was at school.
a. played
b. has played
Really? I wonder why he
since then.
a. didnt play
b. hasnt played
4.
Mark already
a. Has ... done
Yes, and he
a. has tidied
the washing-up?
b. Did ... do
Unit 3
5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in
brackets. Do not change the original meaning
of the sentences.
S P O RT S
NEWS
LOCAL
Young Footballer
Speaks Out
has played
Tom Logan 1.
(play) football since he was six years old.
has been
(be) captain of a youth team
He 2.
led
for the past two years, and he 3.
(lead) his team to victory in last years city
championships.
However, Logan is unhappy over the current state
of youth football. He believes that young players are
expected to devote too much time to the sport.
Yesterday, Logan 4.
brought
(bring)
7.
has changed
(change) yet.
Grammar Review
9. Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verbs in brackets.
is watching
B: Because she
DVD right now.
(watch) a
left
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READING
1. Read the rst sentence in each paragraph of
the blog. In which paragraph do you think you
will nd the following information?
major
debated
2. discussed (paragraph 1)
3. not exact (paragraph 2) inaccurate
4. indicated (paragraph 3) pointed out
back up
5. support (paragraph 4)
1. important (paragraph 1)
enhancing drugs
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Unit 3
WRITING
1. Write the words in the correct order to form sentences.
There may be more than one correct answer.
Your Task
Write a biography of a famous person from
your country that you admire. Use 100-150
words.
PLAN
Opening: State who the person is / was and
what they are famous for.
Body: Write about the persons early
life, career developments and
achievements.
Closing: Sum up the persons achievements.
Include their future plans if you
know them.
3. Write a rst draft.
4. Use the checklist to check your work.
Then write a nal draft. Accept all logical
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Grammar
havent got
1. I
yet.
2. Julia
year.
3.
seeking
2. The aim of the game is to defeat the other
player.
bought
did
4. Why
early last night?
they
leave
(leave) so
beat an opponent
3. He succeeded in getting what he wanted.
achieved
4. Sheila started knitting last year.
took up
5. Henry didnt give up until he convinced
everyone that he was right.
has been
Paula Radcliffe 1.
(be) a runner
all her life, but her career 2. hasnt always gone
(not always go) well. On the one hand, in 2008, Paula
3.
willpower
7. I thought the decision was not justified.
unfair
8. I began before everyone else, so I was the
first to finish the project.
became
Writing
5. Correct the errors in word order.
5. They
party.
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set a date
Unit 3
Grammar
were
1. Where
you
when the lesson began?
very well.
(sit)
delivers
2. My brother
(deliver)
newspapers very early in the mornings.
3.
sitting
Are
you coming
festival tonight? Itll be fun.
(come) to the
slept
(sleep) through the
4. Mark
entire concert last night.
5. The mechanic had repaired
car by the time I arrived.
hasnt lost
6. Jane
tennis yet.
(repair) my
Writing
5. Choose the correct answer.
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Landmarks
VOCABULARY
1. Complete the sentences with the most
suitable adjective below.
spare rooms
2. Our new house has got two
for guests. Its nice to have the extra space.
3. Some of the roads here are very
so look out for other cars.
narrow ,
leisure
I
1. ancient
2. spacious
3. major
4. breathtaking
II
4
2
1
3
a. beautiful, amazing
b. having plenty of room
c. very old
d. significant, important
to apologise to me
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Unit 4
5. Rewrite the sentences by changing the underlined words from British English to American English, or
from American English to British English. Make any necessary changes.
They live on the first floor, so they never use the elevator.
3. The clothing store were going to is downtown.
My mother likes going to this shopping centre because its got a large car park.
5. In this neighbourhood of houses with gardens, there are no pavements.
RECYCLED HOMES
Due to a growing concern about natural resources 1.running out , there is an increased interest in
constructing homes and buildings with recycled materials.
One example of this type of building is an earthship. First, a basic wooden frame is constructed to 2. support
the structure. Then, the outer and inner walls are built with used earth-filled tyres. Doors and windows are fitted
and, finally, the 3. surfaces of the walls are covered with cement or adobe. An earthship can be built with one
storeys , and some large earthships even resemble expensive 5. luxury homes.
or two 4.
Does this all make you want to 6. reach for the nearest tyre and start building? Perhaps, instead, youd prefer
to consider a simpler home built of plastic water bottles, as a man in Serbia built. Or you may want to build a
bridge thats being 8. torn down , or even a highway. Thats exactly what was done
home from an old 7.
steel and other materials that were removed
in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. A home was built from the 9.
from a highway.
Creative people all over the world are coming up with new and unusual eco-friendly designs for homes and other
buildings. The only limit is human imagination.
1. The most spacious room in my home is Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers. .
2. In my spare time, I like to
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GRAMMAR
1. Dan
on Thursday morning, so lets meet him
for lunch.
a. will have arrived
b. will be arriving
2. By tomorrow, we
a. will be receiving
will feel
5. Sue
after her exams are over.
will help
7. Dont worry. I
arrange everything.
8.
Are
(help) you
weekend?
9. There are no clouds in the sky. It
mountain roads.
homework by then.
archeological dig.
for 25 years.
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Unit 4
6. Complete the advert with the correct form of
the verbs in brackets. Use future tenses. There
may be more than one correct answer.
Architecture Association
Student Competition
Possible answers:
Have you got an idea for a unique house or building?
1.
Are
going to study
you
(study) architecture
imagination to work.
will be
(be)
All the entries 3.
on display in the Associations building in
September and October, and professional architects
4.
Grammar Review
am going to have
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Same Rooms,
Different Views
READING
David Fisher
revolve slowly
1. healthy
(paragraph 2)
sick
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Unit 4
WRITING
Your Task
crowded / lively
The Covent Garden Piazza is a 1.
shopping
and entertainment area in central London. Its hard to
believe that it is built on land that was once a vegetable
garden for a church.
The piazza was built in 1630, and soon became famous
for its open-air fruit, vegetable and flower market. The
indoor market, Covent Garden Market, was built in the
piazza in 1830. This beautiful building is still there.
Its worth taking a moment to admire the exterior which
looks like an 2. ancient 3. Roman bathhouse.
Today, the outdoor market has gone. Instead,
there are shops, cafs and restaurants all around
the 4. spacious piazza. The square is usually
5.lively / crowded
and theres always a festive atmosphere
because of the performers who entertain visitors. In both
the piazza and the indoor market, shops offer everything
from 6. unusual pieces of jewellery to antique books
and maps. Theres so much to choose from its very
7.
difficult to make a decision!
Be sure to put the Covent Garden Piazza on your list of
places to visit in London. Youll definitely enjoy it!
PLAN
Opening: Give the name and location of the
place and one or two details. Say
what is special or interesting
about it.
Body: Describe the place in more detail
and give examples of the things
you can see or do there.
Closing: Write a concluding sentence
and give an opinion or
recommendation.
3. Write a rst draft.
4. Use the checklist to check your work.
Then write a nal draft. Accept all logical
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Grammar
bridge
2. an extremely tall building skyscraper
shore
4. one floor or level of a building
storey
will
(pass) his
ruler
6. a place where a lot of people go on holiday
resort
2. Which noun cannot be described by the
adjective in bold?
1. huge
2. breathtaking
Possible answers:
Writing
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Unit 4
Grammar
II
1. disorder
or event
2. thrill
3. guest
4. share
people
1 c. an illness or abnormal
condition
will be
Many people believe that they 1.
(be) happier one day with more money. But
2.
is
(be) this really true? A 17-year-old
3.
is facing
lottery winner
(face) that
question today. A few weeks ago, he
went
(go) into a shop and
5.
bought
(buy) a lottery ticket. At that
6.
was
working
time, he
(work) in a fast-food
restaurant. Today, he 7. is celebrating (celebrate)
his 2 million win. Unfortunately, people
4.
8.
skinny
4. Les has put in windows with special willpower
glass
that keeps out the noise.
5. Ann is impulsive she will win. confident
6. He answered every startled question correctly.
single
arent
Writing
6. Write the words in the correct order to form
sentences.
Speak Out!
VOCABULARY
hunt
other
2
1. Choose the sentence that best follows the
original.
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Unit 5
3. Complete the sentences by adding un-, dis-, im-, il-, in- or ir- to form the opposite meaning of the
adjectives below. Use a dictionary to help you.
3. Its
4. Complete the sentences by adding inter-, over-, re-, ex-, under- or mis- to the words in brackets.
1. I have to
to win first
place at last years show, 4. claimed 70-year-old Ian
Witcolm, a 5. lifelong participant in dog shows.
The only people who are honest about why they attend
dogs. They
dog shows are those who 9. breed
fee
, they
admit that for the cost of an entry 10.
can display their dogs and puppies to
hundreds of potential 11. customers
in a short time. And thats very good
for their business.
staying at home.
better off
1. I feel cosy when Accept all logical and grammatically correct answers.
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GRAMMAR
1. Choose the correct relative pronoun. Underline the sentence in which you can omit the relative
pronoun.
August is the month 1. when / where we go on holiday. Every year, our dog, 2. that / which is a German
shepherd, comes with us. We always stay at hotels 3. that / where allow dogs. Usually there are other guests
4.
whose / who have brought their dogs. Last year, our hotel was near a big park 5. where / which the dogs
could play. The guests, 6. whose / when dogs were playing, talked and got to know each other.
2. Add the missing commas to the sentences where necessary. Circle the sentences that contain a
non-dening clause.
A
1. Yesterday, I ran into Dan,
who
where
7
8
6
4
5
3
1
2
4. Combine the sentences using the relative pronoun in brackets. Make any necessary changes.
There may be more than one correct answer.
2. I want to see the photograph. You took it for the student magazine. (which)
I want to see the photograph which you took for the student magazine.
3. Id like you to meet Sarah. Her office is next to yours. (whose)
Our DVD player, which we bought five years ago, broke down last week.
5. Last summer, I was very happy. I was in Paris with my friends. (when)
Last summer, I was very happy when I was in Paris with my friends. /
Last summer, when I was with my friends in Paris, I was very happy.
6. This is the park. Brian found a stray puppy here. (where)
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Unit 5
5. Combine the sentences with a suitable
relative pronoun. Make any necessary
changes.
I lived here until 2005 when I moved to Leeds. 4. This is a wonderful zoo where none of the
4. Robert is a DJ. He works at the new club.
Royal Swans
Open a tourist brochure or visit a website about Britain, and
you might also see a photo of large white swans. These water
which are also called mute swans, are a
birds, 1.
approximately
much-loved sight in Britain, 2. where
30,000 of them live. You may be surprised to learn that there
is actually someone 3. who / that owns them. All the
swans 4. that / which live on Britains rivers, canals and
lakes belong to the Queen. This tradition began about 500
when mute swans were bred for food.
years ago, 5.
At the time, swan breeders had to give their birds a special
mark, but unmarked birds were considered royal property.
The swans are still owned by the Queen. Among the royal
whose
job includes
staff is a Swan Keeper, 6.
organising a traditional ceremony called the Swanupping. This always occurs in the third week of July,
7.
when
swans on the River Thames are counted
and identified.
There are some people today 8. who / that think its silly
for the swans to belong to the monarch, but many others
attribute the survival of the species to its royal protection.
Grammar Review
9. Rewrite the sentences with the words in
brackets. Make any necessary changes.
READING
1. Look at the words in bold in the text and try
to guess their meanings. Pay attention to the
part of speech.
2. Read the text and write T (True) or F (False)
for each sentence. Find information in the text
to support your answers.
1. Leona Helmsley
a. made a fortune in property.
b. inherited money from her husband.
c. bought Trouble in August 2007.
d. left all her money to Trouble.
2. The article mentions a cat, pigeons and lizards
a. as examples of animal heirs in Britain.
b. because they were among Helmsleys pets.
c. as animals that have been heirs.
d. as examples of animals that cant inherit
money.
3. Trouble was sent to live with
a. Helmsleys brother.
b. Helmsleys grandson.
c. the people Helmsley designated in her will.
d. a Helmsley company worker.
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Animal Heirs
Inheriting $12 million is not something that happens to
most people, and certainly not to dogs. But in August
2007, that became a reality for a little Maltese dog
called Trouble, when her owner, Leona Helmsley, died.
Helmsley, heiress to her husbands fortune, also left
several billion dollars to a charity mainly dedicated to
caring for dogs.
Although Helmsleys bequest was possibly the largest
so far to an individual animal, her wish to provide for
a beloved pet was not unique. Among the well-known
cases of the past 50 years are: a British woman who
left her cat a house, household help and over 20,000;
an Australian man whose will provided money to
improve, breed, and race homing pigeons; and a
South African woman who left money to support her
pet lizards.
Many pet owners worry about what will happen to their
pets when they are no longer around to take care of
them. Recent surveys have revealed that up to a quarter
of pet owners in the United States leave money for their
pets in their wills. There is also a veterinary college
programme which guarantees lifelong care for pets in
exchange for a bequest of at least $25,000.
The bequests left in pet owners wills are often
challenged in law courts by their families or other
potential heirs, as happened in the case of Leona
Helmsleys will. It was also challenged by Helmsleys
own trustees, the people responsible for administering
her will. They successfully proved that $2 million was
enough to support Trouble, who in 2008 was already
nine years old.
But money cant buy love. Although
Helmsleys will specified that Trouble
was to live with either her brother or
her grandson, both refused. Helmsleys
trustees gave the dog and funds to
support her to a Helmsley company
employee who had known Trouble
since she was a puppy. Perhaps
pet owners should think more
about who will eventually
care for their animals than
how much money to
leave them.
Unit 5
WRITING
Your Task
Write a for and against essay about the
advantages and disadvantages of adopting
an animal from a shelter. Use 100-150
words.
(although)
PLAN
Recreating Extinct Animals
The woolly mammoth, which looked
like an elephant with long fur, became
extinct about 10,000 years ago.
1. But / However
, according to some scientists, it
could, in the near future, be recreated thanks to
sophisticated cloning techniques. Is this a good thing?
2. On the one hand
, animal cloning has provided
important information on how various types of cells
In addition / , many doctors believe that
develop. 3. Whats
more
amazing medical advances will be based on this new
knowledge. 4.On the other hand, there are still many
problems with cloning. The techniques are still not
and
perfect 5.
most cloning attempts fail.
6. Whats more /
, many cloned animals suffer from
In addition
birth defects and serious illnesses, which is why some
despite
people oppose cloning 7.
its potential
benefits. To recreate a long-extinct animal seems
especially cruel because it would lack companions, proper
food, and the correct environment and climate.
In conclusion, I dont think scientists should clone
extinct species. 8. Even though many people
including me would love to be able to see a woolly
mammoth and other long-extinct animals, I dont think
its fair to recreate them for our entertainment.
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Grammar
II
1. fee
2. lifestyle
3. short of
4. tame
5. habitat
6. lifelong
7. hectic
2
6
4
7
3
1
2.
3.
disadvantage
irrelevant
impossible
4.
5.
6.
whose
mother
where
we
1.
unfair
inconvenient
illogical
Writing
7. Complete the sentences with a logical ending.
Pay attention to the connectors in bold.
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Unit 5
Grammar
switched on
Writing
pretend
7. I wish I had tame hair like you.
8. My biggest clue is growing old.
wavy
fear
risk
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Extreme Weather
I
1. His background is very impressive.
2. He ran the business for over ten years.
3. It was overcast most of the month.
4. Last years heatwave broke all records.
5. He witnessed a car accident yesterday.
6. He had to go back and forth to the shops.
7. For years, he avoided the city centre.
VOCABULARY
1. The following sentences dont make sense.
Make them logical by replacing the words
in bold with the correct word in bold from a
different sentence.
thick
5. It was warm yesterday, but there was a skilled
chilly
wind at night.
6. People often walk slowly in thick heat.
scorching
7. My cat likes to gather dogs.
chase
5
6
3
4
8
7
1
2
to fly
to get
(get) those
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Unit 6
5. Complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the rst. Use a gerund or
innitive.
for a walk
II
1. bitter
2. soaking
3. mild
4. thick
5. scorching
1
3
1
5
2
4
a. weather
b. cold
c. heat
d. wet
e. fog
Hi Lisa,
How are you? Im fine although until yesterday, I
was starting to get bored on this holiday. But then,
something exciting happened!
It started out as an 1. ordinary day here
the sun was shining and it was about 23
2.
degrees . But then, when we were walking
path
on a 3.
in a nature reserve, the sky
4. overcast
suddenly became
. A moment later,
there were flashes of 5. lightning , and it began
heavy that within
to pour! The rain was so 6.
minutes, the water rose above our shoes and it was
almost impossible to walk because of the
7.
flood . We somehow managed to reach
the souvenir shop, and waited inside for an hour
until the storm stopped.
We never expected to be caught in such weather!
Until yesterday, there had been a 8. drought
here for over a year, with no rain at all. And the
9.
forecast we had heard yesterday morning
mild
predicted 10.
weather and clear skies
all through the weekend.
bitter cold
scorching heat
4
thick fog
soaking wet
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GRAMMAR
1
2. The following sentences dont make sense.
Make them logical by replacing the modals
in bold with a suitable modal. There may be
more than one correct answer.
They
should have
brought an umbrella.
couldnt
3. You mustnt remind me again. I wont forget.
Many people
this accident.
must have
been injured in
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Unit 6
6. Choose the correct answer.
1. A:
Would
you
like
(like) some
dessert?
B: No thank you. Im full. I shouldnt have
eaten
(eat) so much.
Grammar Review
10. Complete the sentences. Make them true
for you.
.
.
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READING
1. Look at the underlined connectors in the text.
Which is an example of:
because
2. a connector that indicates result?For this reason
3. a connector of contrast? However
1. a connector that indicates cause?
In addition
2. Read the text and choose the correct answer.
1. Monitoring devices
a. are used to analyse satellite photos.
b. help meteorologists make forecasts.
c. are used to take satellite photos.
d. provide general weather reports.
2. Utility companies
a. employ most of Britains meteorologists.
b. work for the Met.
c. employ fewer meteorologists than the Met.
d. dont employ meteorologists.
3. Find words in the text that mean the opposite
of:
1. incorrect (paragraph 2)
2. minority (paragraph 3)
3. simple (paragraph 3)
4. general (paragraph 6)
accurate
majority
complex
specialised
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Why is meteorology important?
Will there be snow for skiing in the mountains this
weekend? Is it going to be warm enough to go to the
beach? Should I take an umbrella or a jacket when I go
out today? For answers to these questions, we check
the weather forecast on the radio or television, in the
newspaper, or online.
While knowing what the weathers going to be is a
convenience for most of us, its absolutely vital for
transport industries, the military, road authorities, and
providers of electricity, gas, water and the phone service.
Having accurate and reliable weather information is
crucial for these essential services because it allows them
to prepare for potential weather-related problems.
What do meteorologists do?
Meteorologists are responsible for collecting, analysing
and updating weather data. The majority of meteorologists
work in forecasting. They make predictions about the
weather based on complex analyses of information from
satellite photos and monitoring devices throughout the
world. These meteorologists provide both general weather
reports to news organisations and consumers, and highly
detailed speciality reports for specific industries, such as
air travel.
However, forecasting is not the only career option for
meteorologists. Some specialise in analysing hurricanes
and other specific weather phenomena. Others monitor
climate change, or research weather in particular areas,
such as the Antarctic.
Where do meteorologists work?
Most meteorologists in Britain work for the Meteorological
Office (the Met), but others are employed by electricity
and other utility companies, environmental firms and the
agriculture industry.
How can you prepare for a career as a meteorologist?
Meteorology requires strong maths skills. For this reason,
if you want to study meteorology, you should plan to take
an A-level in maths. You will also need a university degree
in maths, meteorology or another science. In addition,
further specialised study of meteorology is required.
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Unit 6
WRITING
Your Task
What happened?
Who was involved?
Where did it happen?
When did it happen?
Why / How did it happen?
PLAN
Opening: Give a summary of the event and
the most important facts.
Body: Develop the relevant information
and add details.
Closing: Give reactions and comments of
people involved.
3. Write a rst draft.
4. Use the checklist to check your work.
Then write a nal draft. Accept all logical
Due to
1.
the thick fog, it was impossible
to see, said police officer George Casey.
2. For this reason , drivers should have slowed down.
so
But they didnt, 3.
they couldnt see
the cars in front of them.
Road safety expert Laura Maloney told reporters, We
need better laws regarding driving speeds in hazardous
road conditions. Passing these new laws will mean that
something positive occurred 4. as a result of this
horrible accident.
See Writing Guide, Students Book page 156
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Grammar
II
1. chase
2. gather
3. witness
4. strike
5. slip
6. sweat
5
4
2
6
3
1
a. on the ice
b. a person hard
Could / Wouldyou
/ Can
please pass the salt?
c. people together
2.
d. in the heat
3. That
e. a crime
f. the thief
3.
to chase
winning the
pay.
must
be rich. He owns many cars.
should wear that colour more often.
7. You
It really suits you.
2. You
very insulted.
4. I think they
the party. Lets call and check.
(forget) about
.
People climb onto the roofs of their houses in order to
4.
avoid drowning. They may sit up there for
hours, 5. shivering from the cold, trying not to
6.
slip
and fall into the water. But it is not
only people who are in danger animals are as well.
They must find higher places to go to protect their
young, 7. rather than leave them to drown in the
water.
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cant
Writing
6. Choose the correct connector.
Unit 6
Grammar
things.
loves
Bill Connors 1.
(love) his job.
2.
has been
He
(be) a zookeeper at the
City Zoo for the past three years. When he was only
started
(start)
14 years old, he 3.
volunteering at the zoo cleaning, feeding and playing
with the animals. He took a part-time job there while
he 4. was studying (study) zoology. After he
had finished (finish) his studies, the job
became
(become) full-time. Next week,
7.
is going to go (go) to Miami where he
he
8.
will choose (choose) four young female
5.
6.
20 years time.
Writing
5. Complete the sentences with a suitable
connector. There may be more than one
correct answer.
3. I was frightened,
not to show my feelings.
I managed
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Travel
Across
2. a journey on a boat or ship for enjoyment
5. the physical features of an area, such as
mountains
6. investigation into a particular subject
Down
1. goal, aim
3. evenly distributed, equilibrium
4. harm to or bad effect on something or someone
3
5
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VOCABULARY
r u i
r
p
d
o
a n d s c a p e
e
m
l
a
a
g
n
6
c
r e s e a r c h
e
Unit 7
4. Complete the dialogue with the words and
phrases below.
sadness
arrangements
5.
correct answers.
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GRAMMAR
take
1. If you
(take) the motorway,
will regret
you
(regret) it. Its rush hour
now, and theres a lot of traffic.
wont have
2. We
(not have) the party
rains
outside if it
(rain), but
according to the forecast, the weathers
supposed to be fine.
3. Brian insulted me last night. Until he
apologises (apologise), I
wont talk (not talk) to him.
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Unit 7
4. Complete the sentences. Do not change the
original meaning of the sentences.
it tomorrow
[email protected]
Dear Laura,
Im sorry for not writing sooner. These days, I spend
most of my time studying, because I know that if I
1.
dont revise (not revise) as much as possible
will regret
before my exams, I 2.
(regret) it.
3.
were
If there
(be) more hours in
the day, I 4. would have
(have) time to do
everything I want to do!
Im still enjoying living in New York City and
sometimes, amazing things happen here. For
instance, an hour ago, I saw a jet plane make
an emergency landing on the Hudson River! If the
pilot 5. hadnt reacted (not react) so quickly,
there 6. could have been (can be) a terrible
(not see) it, I
disaster. If I 7. hadnt seen
would have believed
never 8.
(will believe) it! If you
9.
watch
(watch) the news tonight, you
10.
will get
(get) more details.
Im looking forward to seeing you next month.
Let me know your arrival date as soon as you
11.book / have booked
(book) your ticket. I hope that
arrive
by the time you 12.
(arrive), winter
13.
will be
(be) over!
Love,
Nina
Grammar Review
8. Rewrite the sentences using the words in
brackets. Do not change the original meaning
of the sentences.
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READING
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*JOLENEJC=/AS(AJ AN=PEKJ
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.
1.
2.
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Nicolas Valdivieso, Mike Horn and Clmence Cadario
Unit 7
WRITING
Your Task
This
is my first visit.
is a great idea!
5. Michelle, is this
mine
Yes, its
your
notebook?
PLAN
3. Complete the e-mail below with suitable pronouns
and possessive adjectives.
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Grammar
wont speak
(not speak) to you again.
2. If Raymond doesnt change (not change) his
mind, he will fly home at the end of the month.
aware of the
2. Most people are
importance of protecting our environment.
3. You
had come.
4. If I were you, I
truth.
hears
5. As soon as she
anything, shell call us.
leak
would tell
(tell) the
(hear)
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Writing
Unit 7
Grammar
hesitate
2. We wont reveal the owner of our information.
source
3. This marathon is really testing his source.
endurance
avoid
5. Will the acquaintance of the blue Mercedes
owner
please move it now?
6. She is an old endurance of mine.acquaintance
2. Complete the passage with the words and
phrases below. There are more words than
you need.
ruler
Writing
5.
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Honesty
VOCABULARY
1. Match I to II to form sentences.
I
1. Sam didnt get away with
2. The band is going to put up
3. Martin tends to
4. Brenda wants to change her ways
5. During Carnival week, events will take place
II
3
2
5
1
4
choice .
I know I have to make a
Its a pity I cant afford to buy both of
them.
thief
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liar
I dont believe you! Youre a
!
admit
You should
that you did it.
Unit 8
4. Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verbs below.
are behavingstrangely
cheats
when
suspected / suspects
her husband of being a murderer.
8. These fake jewels look so real they would even
deceive the experts.
staff
The investigation began when two senior 5.
members at Jones Medicines contacted the Ministry of
Health. The two managers 6. admitted to investigators
that the drug was not safe, and that the company was
deliberately trying to 7. deceive the public
.
3. If I could have a party anywhere, Id like it to
take place
.
4. Im very proud of
.
5. A difficult choice I once had to make was
.
6. I once got into trouble for
.
7. In my room, I would like to put up
.
8. My parents are always worried about
.
likely
The investigation is 8.
for several more weeks.
to continue
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GRAMMAR
1. (use)
.
b. All the computers are being used (right now)
2. (clean)
a. Last week, my dad cleaned the windows .
b. The windows were cleaned by my dad .
(last week)
3. (release)
a. In a few days, the band will release a new. CD
2. Complete the sentences using the correct
passive form of the verbs in brackets.
few days
shouldnt be allowed
1. People
(should not / allow)
to swim here. This water was polluted until a
few years ago.
was taken
2. This photo
were in Prague last summer.
(take) when we
4. (put up)
a. The teachers
yet.
Can
be put
6.
all of this
(can / put) in one bag?
Yes, but I prefer to carry two lighter bags.
7. The invitations will be sent / (send) to all
are going to be sent
the guests next week.
8. The dog hadnt been fed (not feed) all day,
so we gave it some food when we got home.
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5. (allow)
a. This theatre doesnt allow cameras
.
b. Cameras arent allowed (in this theatre)
Unit 8
4. Rewrite the sentences in two ways. Use the
passive forms, and omit the agent when
possible. Make any necessary changes.
Ten people will be given free concert tickets. 2. The decision will announce tomorrow.
Free concert tickets will be given to ten people. The decision will be announced tomorrow.
2. They showed everyone their holiday photos.
washed
1. My car is dirty, so I
later today. (wash)
it
did
2. When
room painted
Grammar Review
9. Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verbs in brackets.
Have
the winners
been announced (announce) yet?
4. John was suspected (suspect) of
3. Sorry Im late.
checked
have / get
your eyes
(check)?
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Readers Opinions
READING
POLICE SHOULD
INVESTIGATE THEMSELVES
a.
b.
c.
d.
Travel
National News
Editorial
Entertainment
sketchy
3. arguments
(paragraph 5)
quarrels
4. strongly recommends
urges
(paragraph 7)
3. Complete the sentences according to the text.
uniform
3. According to a police spokesman, the boy
carried a weapon
neither
.
nor
Unit 8
WRITING
1. Choose the correct connector for each sentence. There
may be more than one correct answer.
Private Matters
People who use social networking sites like Facebook,
Bebo and MySpace often dont realise that its
difficult to control who can visit and see their pages.
1. For this reason
, I think people should be very
selective about what they post online. Some people
argue that they want their pages to be honest and
However
reflect their personalities. 2.
,
there are problems with this honesty.
First, posting certain photos or stories could end up
embarrassing you. Second, it could harm you in the
real world even months or years later.
For example, some employers and universities check
in order to learn
social networking pages 3.
more about applicants. And some people have lost
because of
their jobs 4.
online photos. As I
see it, the risks of posting private things online are
not worth the potential consequences
5.
so
think before you post!
Your Task
Write an opinion essay on the following
statement: Friends should never lie to one
another. Use 100-150 words.
PLAN
Opening: State the topic and your opinion.
Body: Support your opinion with facts
and examples.
Closing: Summarise and restate your
opinion.
3. Write a rst draft.
4. Use the checklist to check your work.
Then write a nal draft. Accept all logical
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Grammar
at with for in of
got
Jennifer Walterscheit 1.
(get) the
strangest phone call of her life one afternoon. A voice
are flying
said, one-hundred-dollar bills 2.
(fly) all over town. Are they yours? Jennifer thought it
was a joke, but then she looked in her bag. The bank
envelope which contained her personal details and
had gone
(go)! It
$3,000 3.
4. must have fallen
(must / fall) out of her bag.
It was a windy day and the bills 5.
were blown
(blow) all over the town. What chance did she have of
getting them back? However, she was amazed to
discover that by the end of the day, 29 of the 30
had been returned
hundred-dollar bills 6.
(return) to
7.
appeared
(appear) in
the police. The story
the local newspaper the next day. After the story
8.had been published
(publish), the last banknote
9.
was returned (return) by a reader.
with
1. Jeff is very pleased
the new
motorbike his father bought him.
2. Sharon is jealous
blue eyes.
3. Im not good
4. I feel sorry
at
for
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of
her sisters
sport.
the injured man.
in
Writing
astrology.
Unit 8
Grammar
3. The story
now.
superhuman
.
spare
5. Have you got a
Ive left mine at home.
Has
been
he ever
(be) hiking?
2. Jenny should have told (should / tell) her
1.
rescue
injured
worldwide .
2. Answer the questions in complete sentences.
Pay attention to the words in bold.
Writing
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Thats
Entertainment!
VOCABULARY
1. Complete the sentences with the words and
phrases below.
1.
2.
pinpoint
the reason, but
4. I cant
Im not comfortable with Rob.
of the play
3.
London in
kick
off
8. The coach will
you
the team if you dont attend practices.
9. The film is almost over. It doesnt
go on
much longer.
10. Every two years, celebrities
put on
a
wonderful show to
raise money for
Comic Relief.
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4.
Unit 9
4. Choose the correct answer. Pay attention to
the underlined words
b. was used to
";H>MIH4IOL
U2 and the Rolling Stones are among the bands that
have had worldwide tours in recent years. Tickets
sold out
were 1.
within minutes, and
2.
audiences
of
the bands performed for
hundreds of thousands of people.
Tours dont just happen overnight. When a band
put on
a new show,
decides to 3.
4.
go on
preparations can
for months.
Among the things that have to be created are the
5. special effects
that are used in most big rock
shows these days, and the videos that are
6.
screened
before and during the show.
These bands are determined that their fans wont
let down
find the concert a 7.
, so they
work hard to make sure to give concerts that are
8.
worth seeing .
U2 in concert
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GRAMMAR
biscuits
to park there.
Unit 9
4. Rewrite the sentences in reported speech
with the words in brackets. Do not change the
original meaning of the sentences. There may
be more than one correct answer.
study.
would never do
he 7.
that again. Then the reporter
if / whether he itthought
enquired 8.
should be illegal to
photograph celebrities without their permission.
Paul agreed that it should be. He mentioned that it
9.is / was already
against the law in some countries,
would become
10.
and hoped it
illegal in England.
Grammar Review
8. Choose the correct answer.
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READING
Starring
the Royal Family
influential
intrigue
bore (paragraph 1)
approximately
exactly (paragraph 2)
glimpse
long look at (paragraph 3)
ignore
pay attention to (paragraph 4)
1. powerless (paragraph 1)
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Unit 9
WRITING
Your Task
Write a review of a lm or TV programme
you have seen. Use 100-150 words.
mine
.
Nevertheless
2. I know you dont like Mike.
,/you must
However
so that
I can go out
of
the crime.
Finally
/
they arrived.
6. We waited for over an hour.
Eventually
PLAN
Opening: State the name of the film / TV
programme, the type of film / TV
programme, the director, the main
characters, the leading actor/s and
the setting. Describe the plot.
Body: Give your opinion on various
aspects of the film / TV
programme.
Closing: Give a general recommendation.
3. Write a rst draft.
4. Use the checklist to check your work.
Then write a nal draft. Accept all logical
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Grammar
biscuits.
T 7. The bed took up so much space there was
no room for a chair.
skydiving.
5. Are you using the computer right now?
Sams sister wanted to know if he was using
Writing
5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in
brackets. Do not change the original meaning
of the sentences.
Unit 9
Grammar
take up
cast
release
harm or injury damage
a funny TV programme sitcom
frank
honest and direct
hectic
very busy
1. Mum
1. Its