Student workbook

ADVANCED 2
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
3¬ Objectives / Advanced 2
5¬ Unit 1 / Telling The Truth
10¬ Unit 2 / Business Careers
14¬ Unit 3 / Agreeing and Disagreeing
18¬ Unit 4 / Too Much Work
22¬ Answer key / Unit 1
23¬ Answer key / Unit 2
24¬ Answer key / Unit 3
25¬ Answer key / Unit 4

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 OBJECTIVES / ADVANCED 2
Unit 1 - Telling The Truth

This unit deals with the topic of truth and lies. Learners will watch a
video clip of a stressed man and a female friend. They will listen to
and take part in a dialogue in which a woman asks her friend’s opinion
about a dress she wants to buy, and will read a letter from a woman
who admits she’s been depressed since her boyfriend left her. The
grammar section deals with logical connectors of cause and effect,
and of contrast. The vocabulary section provides learners with expo-
sure to and practice of words and phrases on the topic of emotional
problems.

Unit 2 - Business Careers

This unit deals with various aspects of a career in business. Learners

will listen to a voice-mail message from a boss leaving instructions for
her secretary. They will listen to and take part in a dialogue in which
a woman tells her colleague she is worried about being fired, and will
read an article about students wanting a career in business. The gram-
mar section deals with the contrast between “had better” and “would
better.” The vocabulary section provides learners with exposure to and
practice of words and phrases on the topic of business.

Unit 3 - Agreeing and Disagreeing

This unit deals with differences of opinion. Learners will listen to a

radio call-in program on the connection between violent videos and
teenage crime. They will listen to and take part in a dialogue between a
couple complaining about a bus being late, and will read a story about
a girl who disagrees with having competitive games at a children’s
summer camp. The grammar section deals with the contrast between
“there” and “it.” The vocabulary section provides learners with expo-
sure to and practice of words and phrases on the topic of agreeing and
disagreeing.

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 Objectives / Advanced 2

Unit 4 - Too Much Work

In this unit learners will listen to a radio ad for an employment agency

offering staff for overworked bosses. They will listen to and take part
in a dialogue in which a secretary complains about being overwor-
ked, and will read an article about a woman who decides to work from
home. The grammar section deals with the contrast between “do” and
“make.” The vocabulary section provides learners with exposure to
and practice of words and phrases on the topic of work.

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 UNIT 1 / TELLING THE TRUTH

1. Vocabulary

Read the conversation and choose the correct option to complete the sen-
tences.

economics – stressed – assignments – couldn’t

come soon – cope – one way or another

Miranda: I can’t wait for the vacation to start. I’ve been feeling so
__________ lately.

Jefferson: I know what you mean, to be honest, I’ve

been feeling really anxious too. The end of this semester
______________________________! But why are you feeling so
stressed? What’s going on?

Miranda: I just have so many _______________ at the moment.

Some days I feel like I can’t __________.

Jefferson: I feel the same. I’m having a really hard time with
the _______________ class. Well, ______________________, we
have to find a way to get through the next couple of weeks, then
we’ll be free.

Miranda: Yeah, free for a few weeks, but then back for more tor-
ture!

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 Unit 1 / Telling The Truth

2. Grammar

Complete the sentences by circling the appropriate connector.

1. Susan was late although / because / so she missed the bus.

2. Why wasn’t John in class today? He didn’t study enough last year
because / since / so he had to repeat the grade.

3. As a result / Due to / Although of the company’s new policy, sales

have increased significantly this quarter.

4. I guess Maria won’t be joining us today seeing as / so / therefore

she usually works at the ice cream parlor on weekends.

5. The president was found guilty of corruption, because / despite /

therefore we have a new interim head of state.

6. Everyone had to stay at school after the bell had rung since / be-
cause seeing as of a security threat in the area.

7. Prices have gone up a lot this year. Consequently / However / Be-

cause, many people are struggling to make ends meet.

8. Although / Due to / Despite winning the election, Garcia was not

able to become president due to his poor health.

9. The party was great, although / since / because we ran out of food
half way through.

10. Andrea went ahead and bought the car although / due to / in spite
of her husband’s warning that it was not a good investment.

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 Unit 1 / Telling The Truth

3. Reading

Match the problems 1-4 with the advice a-d.

1. I am feeling so depressed. I think my boyfriend is cheating on me.

Lately, he always seems to be making excuses whenever I ask him
to meet me or do something. He has become quite distant, and is
often in a bad mood. To be honest, I’m feeling really anxious and
don’t know what to do. I think it might be time to move on.

2. I’m looking for a way to help a friend. I think he needs to see a

therapist. He has been so stressed lately, and seems to be having
a hard time at work. He has lost a lot of weight and I don’t think he
is sleeping. However, I think he might be ashamed to talk about his
problems.

3. I lost my job a few months ago, and since then I have been fee-
ling so depressed. I also feel ashamed and sometimes I don’t even
want to leave the house. I need to find a solution and get out of this
horrible state.

4. I feel like I am stuck in my job. I am not happy and have been wan-
ting to leave for a long time. My boss is horrible and treats me very
badly. Furthermore, I feel like this is the wrong career for me, and I
would like to change. I just don’t know where to start. To be honest,
I am so down in the dumps at the moment.

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 Unit 1 / Telling The Truth

3. Reading

a. It sounds like you are under a lot of stress. Trying to figure out a
new career or professional path can be tricky. The first thing you
need to do is decide what you really want and then you can start to
see how to get there. How about speaking to someone you admi-
re who is doing a job they love, like a friend or colleague? I hope
things work out.

b. It’s normal to feel sorry for yourself at a time like this, so don’t be
too hard on yourself. Try to take the time to make yourself feel be-
tter. Surround yourself with sympathetic people you love, and seek
professional advice if necessary. In the mean time, keep your chin
up and keep checking the job ads.

c. I am sorry to read about your situation. I think the first thing you
need to do is try talking to him to find out what is going on. He mi-
ght even be trying to cope with his own depression, so it might not
have anything to do with you or your relationship. However, if that
is not the case, and if he is seeing someone else, then maybe it is
time for you to move on. Be strong and take care of yourself.

d. Yes, lots of people find it hard to seek help when they are facing
problems. Have you tried talking to your friend to see if there’s
anything you can help him with? Maybe you could casually leave
some information about a local counselor on his desk and hope
that he will contact them.

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 Unit 1 / Telling The Truth

4. Vocabulary

Read the text again and match the words or expressions with the mea-
nings.

Definitions Words

1. when someone feels

anxious
deeply sad

2. a feeling of hopelessness seek help

3. feeling very worried and

depressed
nervous about something

4. handle a difficult situation ashamed

5. feeling embarrassed or
cope
guilty

6. look for help down in the dumps

7. mental or emotional
stress
tension

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 UNIT 2 / BUSINESS CAREERS
1. Vocabulary

Choose an alternative to replace to underlined words.

1. John was eager to get started with his career.

a. keen
b. angry
c. hesitant

2. Mary accepted the challenge when her boss asked her to manage
the new project on her own.
a. salary
b. task
c. motivation

3. The workers went on strike after the company refused to increase

their salaries.
a. limits
b. intentions
c. wages

4. Antonio is very ambitious. As a result, he is excelling in his role as

account manager.
a. graduating
b. challenging
c. doing very well

5. Thanks to the support of her team, Juliana has managed to stay

ahead of the game.
a. help
b. challenge
c. ambition

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2. Grammar

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1. It’s getting late. We __________ get home.

a. better
b. rather
c. ’d better
d. ’d rather

2. Would you ___________ go to the cinema this weekend or go

bowling?
a. better
b. ’d rather
c. rather
d. ’d better

3. Jefferson ____________ stay in bed all day than study for his
exams.
a. rather would
b. had better
c. would rather
d. better had

4. Mariella _____________ hurry up if she wants to finish before the

day is over.
a. rather would
b. had better
c. would rather
d. better had

5. I _____________ live in the countryside and breathe fresh air than

in a city full of pollution.
a. ’d better
b. ’d like to
c. ’d rather
d. would better

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 Unit 2 / Business Careers

3. Reading

Read Janet’s letter and write T (true) or F (false) for the statements below.

Dear mom and dad,

It was really great to see you last weekend. I wish we had had
more time to talk.

One of the things I wanted to tell you about was the problems I’ve
been having at work lately. Do you remember my old boss left at
the end of last year? Well I just haven’t been able to get along
with the new one. He is very aggressive, and doesn’t let anything
stand in his way, not even the truth. It is so difficult to work with
someone like that. As you know, I am ambitious and want to do
well in my job. But I am a respectful person and would rather
work with people who respect me in return. If I stay at the same
company, I’m sure I will continue to excel, and will hopefully even
make account executive in the near future. I can handle the cha-
llenge, but what I cannot deal with is working with someone who
is so dishonest and clearly only in it for the money. I’m not sure
how much longer I can take this, and might have to resign and
look for a new job soon.

Let’s chat more about this next time we meet.

Janet

1. Janet is very happy at work. ____

2. Janet does not get on well with her new boss. ____

3. The new boss is a pleasant and honest person. ____

4. Janet is ambitious. ____

5. She is thinking of resigning and looking for a new job. ____

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 Unit 2 / Business Careers

4. Vocabulary

Read the advertisement and fill in the blanks.

Are you ________________ and looking for a ______________

in _____________? We are that the job market can be

_________________ for _______________ and that is why we are

here to help you _______________.

Remember you don’t have to be _______________ to

_____________ but you do need to be ready to take that first step.

Call us today let’s get started with the process.

DON’T FORGET TO SEND THE FOLLOWING

Updated resumes and / or CVs

Transcript of Records

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 UNIT 3 / AGREEING AND DISAGREEING

1. Vocabulary

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

race – Spectators – competitive – temper – admire – encouraged

1. Andrew gets angry very easily. He has such a bad ____________.

2. Susan _____________ her sister to try again after she failed her
exam.

3. Paulo is the most _______________ person I know. He is always

trying to win.

4. The ____________ could not see who was winning the

_____________.

5. I ____________ Melinda because of the way she always does her

best to help others.

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 Unit 3 / Agreeing and Disagreeing

2. Grammar - there or it

Complete the sentences using there or it.

1. Ellen: How did you do on the test Julie?

Julie: _____ was ok, thanks Ellen. _________ were quite a lot of
difficult questions, but I think I passed ______.

2. Jaime: Do you think ________ will be ok if I take this book home?

Maria: I think so, as long as you don’t forget ______ _______.

3. Carlos: Who ate all the cookies? I thought ________ would be some
left for me!
Marcos: ________ wasn’t me. I think __________ was probably
Paulo. You know ________’s never any food left when he’s around.

4. Sergio: That was a great goal. I couldn’t see well, was ________
James who scored __________?
Ester: I couldn’t really see either, but I think _________ was Ronal-
do. That’s why they call him the best.

5. Jairo: Are __________ any chips left?

Camila: I think _________ are some. You can look in the cupboard,
you might need the key to open __________.

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 Unit 3 / Agreeing and Disagreeing

3. Reading

Read the conversations and say whether they agree with each other or not.

1. A: I think the president should improve the transport system in the

cities.
B: Actually, I think the government has already done all they can to
improve the transport. Now I think it’s up to the people to do their bit.

2. A: That exam was so difficult. I think it included some things that

we had not even studied in class. I don’t think that was fair.
B: Yeah, I was thinking the same. I hope they take that into consi-
deration when giving us our final grades.

3. A: This weather is so depressing. I really wish it would stop raining,

at least for long enough for me to get warm again.
B: The problem is that we really needed the rain. The rivers were
too dry before this.

4. A: The government really should put more restrictions on the vio-

lence allowed in video games. Some of them are just way too vio-
lent, in my opinion.
B: But don’t you think it should be up to the individual to decide
what type of games they want to play. I don’t think that is for the
government to decide.

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4. Vocabulary

Choose the correct words or expressions to complete the sentences.

take into consideration – brings out the worst in

me – let me be frank – motivation – surrounded by
– inevita – can’t pretend – I’d hate to have to

1. I ______________ I like john. Some of the things he says really

make me so angry. He just _______________________.

2. While freedom of expression is one of the most important rights,

I still think it is important to _________________ other people’s

feelings, and use our rights respectfully.

3. ___________________, the majority of people who take this

exam fail the first time. This is usually not because of lack of
_____________, but because they don’t focus on the right things,

and ______________ end up failing.

4. _________________ move to a different city, but I might have to

seeing as my job is talking about relocating.

5. Our office is in a beautiful location, _______________ trees and na-

ture. It’s like a little piece of paradise inside a concrete jungle.

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 UNIT 4 / TOO MUCH WORK

1. Vocabulary

Unscramble the words then use them to complete the sentences.

mtie – sgrugtling – eanmag – dporvie – venpsiexe – pesensibsilitiro

A: Come on, we need to hurry up, we are running out of __________.

B: I know, but I’m really __________ with this. I just don’t think I will
__________ to finish before 6pm.

A: Ok, well we have to ___________ a quote by the end of the day, so

let’s just see what we can do.

B: You know, the part that frustrates me most is I am not taking care
of my other __________ while I try to finish this project here.

A: Yeah, that happens sometimes. And it can be _____________ , it

costs the company a lot of money when we don’t finish on time. But
on the other hand we can’t possibly manage everything in such a
short time.

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2. Reading

Do you prefer working from home or working in an office? Each option has
its pros and cons. Read the list and write pro or con next to each.

• You need a lot of self-discipline. Getting up and focusing on work

every day when you are in your home environment takes a great
deal of self-discipline and motivation. _______

• There is greater flexibility. Working from home allows you to work

during your most productive times, wear what you’re most comfor-
table wearing and create a workflow that works for you. _________

• There is no commute. Not having a long commute to and from

work can save a great deal of time and money. It can even reduce
your daily stress levels. _________

• It’s harder to shut down. There can be less distinction between

work and personal life when you work from home, making it harder
to shut down and more likely that you will overwork. ________

• You can save money. Not only can you save money by avoiding the
long commute, but you can also write off a portion of your home
office expenses on your taxes when you work from home. _________

• It can be lonely. Working all day without access to coworkers and

colleagues can be very isolating and lonely. ________

• Relationships are harder to form. It’s hard to establish trust and

develop relationships with colleagues and clients when you don’t
have a daily face-to-face connection. ________

• You can improve your work/life balance. Many professionals stru-

ggle with finding a balance between work and their personal lives.
Working from home can make this balance a little bit easier to find
and maintain. _________

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 Unit 4 / Too Much Work

3. Grammar 1 - Logical connectors: sequence

Read the conversations and fill in the blanks using a sequencing connector.

1. Sharon: Hi Angie, how did it go at the bank?

Angie: Well, _____________ then / first of all / next they said they
were going to approve the loan. ___________ Finally / So / But then
the manager changed her mind and said that as I did not have a
sufficient guarantee, they were not able to do so. I am so disa-
ppointed.
Sharon: Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that.

2. Dave: Suzie, can you tell me how to install the new office program?
Suzie: Yes, of course. _____________ Next / First / Then you have
to delete the old program. Once that has been uninstalled you can
start the process to install the new one. _____________ Finally /
Then / After it has finished downloading, you will need to enter a
password, and then you are good to go.

3. Amelia: Jackie, how did you cook those beans? They were so deli-
cious!
Jackie: ___________ Then / Finally / First you need to soak the
beans overnight. ___________ After / Then / Finally when you are
ready to cook them, chop some onion, then add everything to the
pressure cooker and sit down to relax until it is ready. It’s so easy!

4. Jeff: What has Antoine done with this project? ______________

Next / Second / First of all, I asked him to get the information from
the account manager. ___________ Second / After / Finally, I asked
him to include the bank records, and ___________ third /then / so,
he was supposed to include all the sales information. He hasn’t
done any of that.
Rob: We can’t present that to the board members. They will think
we have lost our minds.

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4. Grammar 2

a. Put the words or expressions in the correct column under do or

make.

the dishes – your homework – a decision – the bed – a

promise – a commitment – a test – a plan – a mistake
– a phone call – some shopping – a suggestion – the
cleaning – dinner – your best – an appointment

make do

b. Complete the sentences using the correct form of do or make.

1. My mom ___________ me a dress for the party.

2. John offered to __________ the dishes after Mary had

__________ dinner.

3. Please remind me to ___________ an appointment with the

dentist tomorrow.

4. Esteban is careless and ___________ a lot of mistakes in his

homework.

5. Ana promised to __________ her best in the exam.

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 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 1
1. Vocabulary 3. Grammar
1. stressed 1. because
2. couldn’t come soon 2. so
enough 3. As a result
3. assignments 4. seeing as
4. cope 5. therefore
5. economics 6. because of
6. one way or another 7. Consequently
8. Despite
2. Reading 9. although
10. in spite of
1. c
2. d 4. Vocabulary
3. b
4. a 1. depressed
2. down in the dumps
3. anxious
4. ashamed
5. cope
6. seek help
7. stress
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 2
1. Vocabulary 3. Reading
1. keen 1. F
2. task 2. T
3. wages 3. F
4. doing very well 4. T
5. help 5. T

2. Grammar 4. Vocabulary
1. ’d better 1. ambitious
2. rather 2. career
3. would rather 3. business
4. had better 4. eager
5. ’d rather 5. challenging
6. graduates
7. identify your goals
8. aggressive
9. excel
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 3
1. Vocabulary 3. Grammar
1. temper 1. it, there, it
2. encouraged 2. it, it, there
3. competitive 3. there, it, it, there
4. spectators, race 4. it, it, it
5. admire 5. there, there, it

2. Reading 4. Vocabulary
1. No 1. can’t pretend, brings
2. Yes out the worst in me
3. No 2. take into considera-
4. Yes tion
3. let me be frank,
motivation, inevitably
4. I’d hate to have to
5. surrounded by
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 4
1. Vocabulary 4. Grammar
1. time a. Do
2. struggling the dishes, your
3. manage homework, a test,
4. provide some shopping, your
5. responsibilities best, the cleaning
6. expensive Make
a decision, the bed, a
2. Reading promise, a commit-
ment, a plan, a pho-
1. cons ne call, a suggestion,
2. pros dinner, a mistake, an
3. pros appointment
4. cons
5. pros 3. Grammar
6. cons
7. cons 1. made
8. pros 2. do, made
3. make
3. Grammar 4. makes
5. do
1. first of all, Finally
2. First, After
3. First, Then
4. First of all, Second,
then